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Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss Major League Baseball's sanctions following an investigation into the Atlanta Braves' amateur signing practices and how they will affect the Braves moving forward.

The Atlanta Braves set their 40-man roster before next month's Rule 5 draft by adding left-handers Ricardo Sanchez and Adam McCreery and acquiring former Dodgers relievers Grant Dayton and Josh Ravin. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss the moves and notable prospects left unprotected in the Rule 5.

What went right, what went wrong and what's next for the Braves' bullpen? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney review the 2017 season for the organization's relief corps, including encouraging signs from A.J. Minter and Arodys Vizcaino, and how the front office could address its needs moving forward.

Discussing the Atlanta Braves' new general manager and executive vice president Alex Anthopoulos, the franchise's decision to hand him "full control" over baseball operations, his track record and tendencies and more. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney offer their insight plus sound from Anthopoulos' introductory news conference.

At the Atlanta Braves' pitching prospect camp, top names like Kyle Wright, Kolby Allard, Mike Soroka and more discussed their 2017 seasons and their expectations next year. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney share their thoughts on the camp. 14:39: Kyle Wright 15:56: Kolby Allard 16:50: Mike Soroka 18:24: Kyle Muller

What went right, what went wrong and what's next for the Braves' starting rotation? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney review the 2017 season for the organization's pitching staff, the influx of young arms and the pivotal decisions the front office could make this offseason.

What went right, what went wrong and what's next for the Braves in the outfield? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney review the 2017 season for the organization in the outfield, specifically the standout production of Ender Inciarte and question marks at the corner outfield spots, and what the Ronald Acuña-centric future could hold.

What went right, what went wrong and what's next for the Braves at catcher? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney review the 2017 season for the organization behind the plate, specifically the standout production of Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki, and what the future could hold.

What went right, what went wrong and what's next for the Braves at third base? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney review the 2017 season for the organization's revolving door of third basemen, weigh the team's options in free agency and the trade market and look ahead to Austin Riley's timeline.

What went right, what went wrong and what's next for the Braves at shortstop? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney review the 2017 season for Dansby Swanson, surprise contributor Johan Camargo and more.

What went right, what went wrong and what's next for the Braves at second base? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney review the 2017 season for standout rookie and star prospect Ozzie Albies and more.

The Atlanta Braves exercised the 2018 club option on catcher Tyler Flowers' contract but declined next year's option for veteran starter R.A. Dickey on Monday. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss the news and what it could signal for next season.

What went right, what went wrong and what's next for the Braves at first base? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney review the 2017 season for franchise star Freddie Freeman and midseason pickup Matt Adams and preview the offseason decisions and what the 2018 season could look like for the position.

Breaking down the latest with the Braves’ GM search, whether to ink Mike Foltynewicz to a multi-year deal and more as Jeff Francoeur and Nick Green join Cory McCartney.

Franchise staple Brian Snitker will return for his third season as the Atlanta Braves' manager after the organization exercised his team option. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss the decision and expectations for next season.