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Why A Pitching Portfolio Makes More Sense Than Signing Tarik Skubal | Atlanta Braves Podcast
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"Why A Pitching Portfolio Makes More Sense Than Signing Tarik Skubal | Atlanta Braves Podcast" is an episode of Braves Today. Runtime 32 min. Published October 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Braves Today breaks down why Tarik Skubal uniquely fits Atlanta’s preferred starter profile (Stuff+, whiff rate, strikeout rate) but could cost a projected eight years, $355M, limiting other roster upgrades. Lindsay Crosby reviews alternative pitcher “buckets” and risks—Freddy Peralta, Jack Flaherty, Dustin May, Sonny Gray, Kevin Gausman, and Nick Martinez—then argues the Braves need both top-end ceiling and reliable innings, weighing one superstar signing versus multiple additions to stabilize the rotation behind Chris Sale.
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