Justin Toscano

A lesson I learned from MLB player Sam Hilliard Don't get bogged down by too many voices.

As a reporter, I tried to learn from everyone I interviewed. My personal goal was for the lessons I learned to go far beyond the stories I wrote. I loved knowing how elite people thought and acted.

A lesson I learned from Sam Hilliard, on outside voices:
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You often hear pitchers talk about controlling their breathing. But you don’t have to be an elite athlete to utilize grounding techniques.

How they can help you and I:
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Do you know what someone has been through? More empathy, please.

On a lesson reinforced by one of my early reporting adventures in school:
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The concept of the 20-mile march and what it teaches us:

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More than 100 years ago, William James gave us the outline of the playbook on how to improve self-esteem.

Looking to boost yours? Here’s where to start.
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'Maybe' A lesson from the parable of the Chinese farmer

On the lessons learned from the parable of the Chinese farmer
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Welcome to Just Try! Introducing my newsletter, why I started it and why the subject matter is meaningful to me.

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I’ve had some time on my hands and thought about starting an e-mail newsletter. I really love psychology — especially performance psychology — and this will just be a way to help add some positivity to your days. It’ll be free. Link coming soon.

An update: I’m no longer the Braves beat writer for the AJC. I won’t discuss the details of what occurred, but I did feel like I owed it to you all to thank you for your support in my time on the beat. Braves Country is really special. I’m already excited about whatever is next.

Inside Braves pitcher Spencer Strider’s year of rehab, from mental game to mechanics To reach this moment, Strider had to stay patient and purposeful throughout this past year.

Spencer Strider sat on a training table last April. He knew he blew out.
“This is great,” he said.
This is how he thinks. Instead of a lost season, he saw an opportunity to grow during rehab.
Inside his rehab, month by month, from mind to mechanics:
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Chris Sale’s presence, consistency are big boosts for the Braves FORT MYERS, Fla. – There are many reasons to be optimistic about the 2025 Braves. And on Saturday, a rather lanky one ran out onto the field, toed the rubber and fired two perfect innings like it was ...

On Chris Sale’s presence, how it impacts his teammates and the boost it brings the Braves

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Braves’ Alex Anthopoulos on payroll, Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider and more NORTH PORT, Fla. — To a question about payroll, Braves president of baseball operations and general manager Alex Anthopoulos made a revelation: Over the offseason, the Braves discussed a potential dea...

AA talked

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Braves’ Austin Riley continues connection with his late mentor’s son Over the offseason, they looked at Riley’s swing from 2021 through 2024. Their findings were a revelation to Riley.

This winter, Austin Riley worked with Logan Brumley, the son of Austin’s late mentor, Mike Brumley. Together, Riley and Logan made an adjustment the third baseman hopes leads to a big 2025.

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Jake Marisnick has joined Braves camp as a non-roster invitee.

Ian Anderson said he's fueled by the goal of getting back to who he was in the World Series and prior to that. Anderson, if healthy, should be a lock for the roster because he's out of options and the Braves won't have Spencer Strider in the rotation on opening day.

The Dodgers spent a lot, but the Braves still love their roster On Wednesday, Braves pitchers and catchers had their first workout. The first full-squad workout is coming Tuesday.

The Dodgers spent a ton, but the Braves say they still love their roster’s chances.

“Just because we didn’t go out and spend a bunch of money doesn’t mean anything inside here,” Matt Olson said.

Full story:
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Brian Snitker said everyone who had to report Monday did report. He said there are no injury surprises after physicals (none besides the guys the Braves knew were injured).

Please send your complaints about every lineup, too, just like it’d be on Twitter

A.J. Minter began last spring by saying it was "World Series or bust" for Atlanta.

The same confidence still there?

Matt Olson chuckled before answering.

"The confidence is still there," he said. "We are not going to be making any statements."

Chad Kuhl, Jake Diekman and Dylan Covey are in camp as non-roster invitees — now official and happened after Braves announced NRIs.

I could run by the water every single day and not get tired of it

Knew you’d let me fill the void. Great friend

Some folks have asked, so addressing now: The AJC is re-evaluating its podcast slate this year. They are not sure where the Braves Report, launched three years ago, will land.

No episodes currently planned. Sorry guys.

Despite not adding much this winter, Braves still projected to be a top team The computer projections still think highly of the Braves.

The Braves' lone notable addition, to this point, is Jurickson Profar. And yet, projections still love them. So, perhaps both can be true:

1. It would've been nice to see them do more (they still can)
2. They still have a great roster

Spring is here!

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That’s actually the pitchers and catchers’ first workout

Welcome to baseball season. Braves pitchers and catchers report tomorrow. I report — in both senses — Wednesday, which is the first day of access.

Next year is in Santa Clara 👀