Perez recapped the recent road trip to Birmingham, discussed the club’s powerful offensive identity, Brett Sears earning Southern League Pitcher of the Week honors, and Jordan Groshans’ game-tying home run in the ninth inning on Friday. He also praised the staff around him and discussed the rehab assignment of Ha-Seong Kim.

Coming off a strong outing of 5.0 scoreless innings, Sears discussed how he approached sequencing his pitches against Birmingham, shared the story of a bench he built for his grandmother in high school woodshop class, reflected on his dominance at the ping pong table in Montgomery, and talked about his interest in hunting during the offseason.

Groshans discussed his approach on a game-saving home run in the ninth inning the previous night, his experience joining the Braves organization and the culture in place, the Clingstones’ remarkable power surge during April, and working with hitting coach Grant Kay.

Conley discussed his strong start to the season at the plate, growing up as a switch hitter and playing alongside current teammate Luke Waddell as young players in Cincinnati, and his experience in Major League camp with Atlanta during Spring Training.

Kilpatrick discussed his first home run of the season, the Clingstones’ explosive offense to open the year, adjustments he made during the offseason, playing alongside current teammate Drew Compton in summer collegiate baseball, and serving as his own grounds crew during junior college in Florida.

Perez discussed the Clingstones’ historic power surge during April, his message to the club entering the series on a hot streak, Adam Zebrowski’s walk-off two-run home run in the finale against Biloxi, and his passion for Formula 1 racing.

Hooper stopped by Columbus to provide a philosophical overview of the club, discuss new manager Nestor Perez, share thoughts on several players off to strong starts with the Clingstones, and highlight prospects within the Braves organization who could soon make the jump to Double-A.

McCabe discussed his powerful start to the season, his background as a switch hitter, and the birth of his first child during the offseason.

Waddell discussed his strong start to the season in a return to the Double-A level, close relationships with current teammates Tristin English and Cal Conley, and his thoughts on the Clingstones’ success with the long ball to begin the 2026 season.

Perez discussed returning to Montgomery, where he played during the 2004 season, managing in front of large crowds at Synovus Park, his relationships with players throughout the Braves organization, and expectations for the upcoming series against Biloxi following a road trip in which Columbus took five of six games from Montgomery.

Murphy discussed his dominant Double-A debut on Opening Night, striking out 10 over 5.2 innings to set a new single-game record in Columbus history, how he regrouped after an early home run to settle into the outing, and the moment he realized he had his best stuff working. He also reflected on the atmosphere of Opening Night, his continued progression following Tommy John surgery, his experience in Major League spring training, and what the ballpark environment in Columbus meant to him in his first appearance.

Steed discussed the start for Braves’ No. 6 prospect Owen Murphy, what he worked on during the offseason, what fans in Columbus can expect to see from Murphy, and his confidence in his Michigan Wolverines ahead of their Final Four matchup with Arizona that night.

 Gabella reflected on the Clingstones’ inaugural year, the growth of the club over the course of the season, and how much he enjoyed the experience of leading the team through its first campaign.

Piva, who would later be named Southern League Clubhouse Manager of the Year, reflects on his role with the Clingstones and his path in professional baseball in a conversation conducted entirely in Spanish.

Gabella discussed his first impressions of the ballpark, how much he has enjoyed the fan support in Columbus, what he has appreciated most about living in the city, a prestigious award presented to his father Jim Gabella that week, and which Miami Hurricanes football game he would most like to revisit with his kids.

Bourassa discussed the development of his splitter and how he is working to build off it, his path to refining the pitch, growing up in North Dakota and the sports he played, and his experience in the Cape Cod Baseball League during the summer of 2022.

 Kilpatrick discussed his first career Double-A home run, what comes naturally to him on the field and what he has worked hardest to develop, shared a story about something he has created recently that he is most proud of, and reflected on his favorite moment of the Clingstones’ inaugural season so far.

Hooper shared his impressions of the new facilities at Synovus Park, discussed several players who have made an impact for the Clingstones in 2025, outlined the organization’s philosophy on player development, offered his perspective on how development could evolve over the next decade, and highlighted names Clingstones fans might expect to see in 2026.

Hackenberg discussed the ups and downs of his season, transitioning from the windup to working exclusively from the stretch, facing his brother Adam in a game at Synovus Park in May, growing up in a highly athletic family, and playing for Hall of Fame reliever Billy Wagner as his high school coach.

LaPorte discussed his journey into the Braves organization, his background in junior college and independent baseball, and his experience in the Atlantic League during the 2021 season when the pitching mound was moved back a foot.

Gabella discussed the potential for a Chris Sale rehab start in Columbus, David McCabe’s standout week at the plate in Biloxi, previewed an important series against Pensacola, and shared which legendary player to appear at Synovus Park since 1926 he would most like to have seen in person.

Compton discussed his four-hit performance, recent swing adjustments, his recollection of the Clingstones’ first-ever win in Biloxi earlier in the season, and his time at Georgia Tech.

Harper discussed his transition from a relief role early in the season to becoming a regular starter, narrowly missing a seven-inning perfect game the previous week against Rocket City, and his background as an all-district goalkeeper in soccer during his high school days in Mississippi.

Clohisy discussed delivering the first leadoff home run in Clingstones history the previous week, robbing a home run in Rome during the 2024 season, his favorite memories of the St. Louis Cardinals growing up, and his goal of reaching 80 stolen bases before the end of the season.

Gabella discussed his approach to scouting, shared his pride in watching his son Cody manage at the professional level, reflected on how the role of a manager has evolved since his time in the dugout, and recalled some of the players he most admired growing up.

Gabella previewed the upcoming six-game series against Rocket City, discussed new additions to the Columbus lineup, reflected on how he approached joining a new clubhouse during his playing career, praised Elison Joseph for his recent success on the mound, and shared which managers have most influenced his own style.

Conley discussed his consistency in the lineup, reflected on his Double-A debut a few years earlier, and shared the best advice he has recently received about his defense.

Ogans previewed several new players joining the Clingstones that week, reflected on watching Matt Cain’s perfect game in 2012 while growing up in the Bay Area, and offered his take on where the true borders of the Bay Area begin and end.

Thompson discussed a whirlwind season that included time with Atlanta, Triple-A Gwinnett, and Double-A Columbus, reflected on the differences between his previous stint in Double-A in 2018 and the present day, shared which pitch in his arsenal was the toughest to learn, and recalled finishing runner-up to a future major champion at a youth golf tournament in Texas.

Gabella discussed a close six-game series the previous week against Chattanooga, shared his thoughts on roster changes around the trade deadline, explained his process when a new player joins the club, and revealed his go-to meal when hosting guests.

Zebrowski discussed his recent success at the plate, his routine on off days as a catcher, working with a pitching staff that features a mix of styles and personalities, and growing up with an interest in traveling and geography.

Gabella reflected on the prior series against Rocket City, discussed the progress of catcher Adam Zebrowski at the plate and the return of pitcher Drue Hackenberg from an oblique injury, tipped his cap to the work of clubhouse manager Angel Piva, and previewed the upcoming series against Chattanooga.

Ritchie discussed receiving the opportunity to start the All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park, interacting with Braves legends during the event, why Episode III is his favorite Star Wars film, why his mechanics have remained largely unchanged since youth baseball, and the story behind a one-on-one baseball challenge with his father.

Wilkinson discussed his career journey, shared his thoughts on the Clingstones’ hitting corps, and outlined his philosophy and approach to teaching hitting.

Gabella previewed the upcoming series against Pensacola, shared his thoughts on the veteran presence in the bullpen, touched on Geraldo Quintero’s recent power surge, and offered his pick for the best college football stadium entrance.

Braun discussed his family’s Fourth of July traditions, adjustments he has made to his pitching arsenal, his musical background — including winning a fiddle competition at age 13 — and reflected on childhood idol Clayton Kershaw collecting his 3,000th strikeout that week.

Willingham discussed his spot start in a doubleheader — just the second of his professional career — his experience in the Braves organization after growing up a fan of the club, watching the Rome Braves as a kid, how he got his first name, and the Willingham family’s Fourth of July traditions in Rome during his childhood.

Gabella discussed his scheduled week away from the team and how he kept up from afar, questions he received about his role as a manager, the club’s unusual weekday and weekend win-loss splits, and the movie he is most looking forward to showing his kids.

Paolini discussed his first season at the Double-A level, making regular appearances as a base coach, what professional baseball was like before 2020 after being drafted in 2019, and his new passion for fishing.

Moran discussed his first appearance at the Double-A level since 2018, impressions of the renovated Synovus Park, his success with an 80-mph fastball, and why he continues to play professional baseball at age 36.

Cuas discussed returning to the Double-A level for the first time in four years, his remarkable journey to the Major Leagues, embracing a mentorship role, and his perspective on his career.

Gabella discussed the veteran presence in the bullpen, how he approached doubleheaders during his playing career, what having multiple switch hitters in the lineup does for him as a manager, and which historic ballpark he would have most wanted to visit.

Smith discussed his journey back from Tommy John surgery, his collegiate path from Division III to Arizona, his experience in the transfer portal, and how he prepares to enter games in high-leverage situations.

McDonough discussed his signature pitching delivery, his hometown of Blanchard, Oklahoma, attending Florida Gulf Coast University, and his first impressions of Synovus Park.

Exposito discussed his recent promotion to Double-A, a game-winning RBI the previous night, the familiarity he has felt in the clubhouse in Columbus, growing up on Long Island as a Yankees fan, and the meaning behind his initials.

Gabella previewed the upcoming homestand against Knoxville, continued to marvel at Ian Mejia’s 5–0 start and 1.21 ERA entering the game, discussed Hayden Harris’s promotion back to Triple-A, shared thoughts on the uptick in home runs at Synovus Park, and reflected on his favorite players in Miami Hurricanes football history.

Burkhalter discussed his debut season at the Double-A level, how he manages starts when he doesn’t have his best stuff, his recovery from Tommy John surgery, the transition from closer at Auburn to a starting role in the Braves organization, and his close relationship with former Braves pitcher and Columbus native Tim Hudson.

Diaz shared his impressions of Columbus, discussed working with the Clingstones’ catching corps, reflected on how the position has evolved since his playing days, and talked about building his home in his native Venezuela.

Kilpatrick discussed finding his rhythm at the plate, his preparation process, success against left-handed pitching, when he decided to pursue a career in professional baseball, and what he has learned during his first season at the Double-A level.

Abeyta discussed his solid performance in May, his background as a catcher, the development of his pitch arsenal during his professional career, advice he shared with JR Ritchie about throwing his sweeper, and pitching in memory of his grandfather.

Gabella recapped a strange week in Chattanooga, discussed the differences in the Pensacola club from April to June, and reflected on conversations with his father, a former manager and current scout for the San Francisco Giants, and the advice he continues to seek from him.

Gabella discussed a bizarre week marked by three cancellations due to wet field conditions, the challenges of managing a club amid constant schedule disruptions, Lucas Braun’s four-day wait to make his start, and his ranking of America’s four crown jewel sporting events.

Davis shared his perspective on several pitchers in Columbus and throughout the Braves organization, outlined his approach to pitching development and building sustainable success at each level, and discussed the progress of rising prospects Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie.

Zebrowski discussed his start to the season, his fondness for the USA Today crossword, the inspiration he drew from a San Francisco Giants legend, and the lessons he has learned about calling games from behind the plate.

Gabella previewed the upcoming series against Montgomery, shared his thoughts on the Rays organization, discussed how he was first introduced to pitching coach Mike Steed, and reflected on the most memorable Major League brawl he has watched.

Steed discussed his thoughts on individual members of the pitching staff, JR Ritchie’s upcoming Double-A debut, his own rise through the Braves organization, what he emphasizes during mound visits, and his longstanding relationship with infielder David McCabe.

Mejia discussed discovering his strengths as a pitcher, performing in challenging elements, how he works to control the running game, thoughts on the team’s three consecutive extra-inning games, the progression of his arsenal during his professional career, and an update on his golf game.

Harper also talked about the foundation his faith provides, his relationship with pitching coach Mike Steed, and the important role his parents have played in helping him reach the professional level.

Compton discussed his first season at the Double-A level, a strong offensive start to May for Columbus, memories from his playing career at Georgia Tech under longtime head coach Danny Hall, and his perspective on something fans often don’t see about what it takes to be a professional baseball player.

Gabella discussed Ethan Workinger’s historic homestand at Synovus Park, witnessing Ian Mejia’s strong start to the season, his ejection during a game against Birmingham the previous week, playing in a new ballpark in Knoxville, and the significance of John Wayne’s The Quiet Man to the Gabella family.

Kato discussed the Clingstones’ club-high 13-run performance the previous night, his own start to the season, his background as a native Hawaiian, a stint in independent baseball during the 2024 season, and his path to joining the Braves organization in 2025.