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: justintoscano.substack.com/p/a-lesson-i...

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: justintoscano.substack.com/p/feeling-an...

On a lesson reinforced by one of my early reporting adventures in school: justintoscano.substack.com/p/do-you-kno...

The concept of the 20-mile march and what it teaches us: open.substack.com/pub/justinto...

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. justintoscano.substack.com/p/the-first-an…

On the lessons learned from the parable of the Chinese farmer justintoscano.substack.com/p/maybe

Welcome to Just Try! Introducing my newsletter, why I started it and why the subject matter is meaningful to me. open.substack.com/pub/justinto...

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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.

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: www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

On Chris Sale’s presence, how it impacts his teammates and the boost it brings the Braves www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

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AA talked www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

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. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

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 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: www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

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).

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

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.

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! www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

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

Green Day halftime show 2026 and it’s only Jesus of Suburbia and it just takes up all of halftime

In 2017, I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. I’ve been gluten-free ever since. It was a ROUGH transition. I’m hoping to make it easier on others. I’ve made my work IG a GF one. If you know someone who might want to follow, send it their way: IG handle: @glutenfreebyjt

If you missed it, the Braves released the NRIs for spring. Drake Baldwin back in camp. Chasen Shreve is an interesting bullpen option imo. Also excited to see Royber Salinas, who’s back with the org. Not a ton of interesting stuff on that list this time around.

The key question in the Jurickson Profar deal is this: How close will be he to that 2024 version of himself? He's confident he's that guy going forward. Analyzing the risk the Braves are taking and the big benefits it could have: www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

The Braves believe 2024 Jurickson Profar is who he will be going forward. They did their research to answer the question: Was his season sustainable? Their answer is reflected in the $42 million they've committed over the next three seasons. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

Alex Anthopoulos is speaking to the media in about an hour and 20 minutes.

Braves give Profar three years, $42 million, which solidifies their outfield www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

A more positive note: Braves pitchers and catchers work out for the first time three weeks from today.

As a Catholic, something keeps bugging me about our current landscape in this country: So many so-called Christians are the ones acting in ways opposite of what Jesus taught. They’ve chosen hate. They’re against inclusivity. And they’ve used their religion as a shield for their wrongdoing.

Andruw Jones ranks 11th in fWAR among CFs in baseball history. Of the 10 ahead of him, eight are in the Hall of Fame, one could soon make it (Beltrán) and one is a future Hall of Famer (Trout). Andruw gained again, but needs a final push www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

Thoroughly enjoyed the first 12-team CFP

International signing takeaways: How the Braves stuck with Diego Tornes, the eye-popping potential of Raudy Reyes and two infielders to know www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

Braves signed a top international talent at the start of the signing period www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

Braves’ report and workout dates announced www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

Great news for Braves fans looking to watch spring games on TV / Streaming www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

Would love to know what Kenny Dillingham could’ve done with Jayden Daniels, who played for … Herm Edwards

Braves won’t have any arbitration hearings www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...

Braves avoided an arbitration hearing with Jarred Kelenic. The sides settled at $2.3 million for 2025.

Awesome time with these guys! Here’s to hoping there’s some Braves offseason action soon!

We have a fun treat for Braves fans on the Hammer Territory podcast today. @justinctoscano.bsky.social joined me and @scottcoleman55.bsky.social for a wide-ranging conversation amid a quiet offseason so far.

Need to see Lane Kiffin’s tweet about Tennessee’s performance

I really need to be posting more on here. Your Arizona State Sun Devils are in the CFP. I’ve gotta take advantage of this moment

“Alabama would’ve given Notre Dame a better game!” Just like they gave Vandy and Oklahoma a great effort 😂

Arizona State plays for a Big 12 championship today