Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Anthopoulos

Carl and Mike are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. as they discuss the latest headlines around MLB and the Braves still having the best record in baseball.

Carl and Mike get into more Braves talk as they share thoughts on Walt Weiss crediting Alex Anthopoulos for allowing him to make the  moves he needs to make in order to help the Braves win, which has them sitting at 45-21, which is the best record in baseball.

Carl and Mike highlight the leadership of Walt Weiss and the strategic moves by Alex Anthopoulos as the Braves continue their winning ways. The conversation addresses the 'Strider situation' regarding Spencer Strider's declining velocity and the rotation's future heading into the postseason. Additionally, they discuss the legal complexities of the Brendan Sorsby gambling injunction and how it reflects broader issues within college athletics. 01:55 - Weather and Local Events 04:55 - NBA Finals Discussion 13:21 - Georgia Bulldogs Baseball 18:56 - Walt Weiss and Braves Update 30:55 - Sorsby Case and NCAA Legal 35:57 - Weekend Recaps and Music 40:22 - NBA and WNBA Updates

With the Jays just having visited Atlanta, for our Patreon-exclusive bonus episode this week we decided to look back at the Blue Jays tenure of Alex Anthopoulos—the Atlanta GM who, I assume you remember, was formerly the architect of the Blue Jays.** THIS IS A SHORT PREVIEW OF THIS WEEK'S PATREON-EXCLUSIVE BONUS EPISODE. TO HEAR THE EPISODE IN FULL, PLUS AD-FREE EPISODES OF THE MAIN SHOW, AND AVOID EVER SEEING THESE PREVIEW SHOWS IN YOUR FEED AGAIN, SUPPORT US AT PATREON.COM/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss if there should be any concerns about the Braves not being able to secure series sweeps more times than not this season, why the Braves weren't able to get the offense going against Chad Dallas and the rest of the Blue Jays pitching staff last night, what the relationship between Mauricio Dubón and Chipper Jones is like, how Grant feels about the rumors that Detroit Tigers star starting pitcher Tarik Skubal could be a trade target for the Atlanta Braves, if the Braves would try to re-sign Tarik Skubal to a long-term deal if they were to trade for him, and if Braves Manager Walt Weiss is waiting for Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to get hot with the plate appearances that he's giving him or if Walt is going to have Kim share the time at shortstop with Mauricio Dubón and Jorge Mateo more down the stretch of the season.

Carl and Carl continue their Braves conversation as they share thoughts on why they agree the team should be playing in October despite not playing their best baseball to this point in the season.

Former Blue Jays executive and current Braves President of Baseball Operations and GM Alex Anthopoulos (1:17) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of Atlanta's series against Toronto. He discusses the manager transition from Brian Snitker to Walt Weiss, the team's hot start, the offseason emphasis on depth, Raisel Iglesias' unsung efficiency, Matt Olson's MVP-calibre campaign, Chris Sale's mentality, and much more. Then, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's availability from Atlanta. Finally, Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi stops by (34:36) to preview the Jays' test against the Braves. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the show with preparation for tonight's Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. They react to the Golden Knights' comments at Media Day, including Kelly McCrimmon's remarks about Toronto and Mitch Marner's discussion of his past struggles. The guys also discuss Canadiens GM Kent Hughes comparing the Habs' rebuild to Toronto's and debate whether the Maple Leafs need a stronger public voice amid ongoing criticism. After the break, they shift to the Blue Jays' upcoming series in Atlanta and revisit Alex Anthopoulos' legacy following Toronto's 2015-16 playoff run. Have Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro have earned more goodwill in recent years? They wrap up this episode with thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer's contributions this season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the state of Canadian hockey, the Canadiens' defeat to the Hurricanes and the Stanley Cup Final set with the Golden Knights, the Maple Leafs hiring Judd Brackett and Freddie Hamilton to the front office and the coaches and general managers role for a franchise. They dive into Jeff Hoffman's future, Jesus Sanchez getting hit by a ball from a fan and Braves' president of baseball operations and general manager Alex Anthopoulos on the Braves' season, the positives for the team and building the roster.

Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning another series despite not being able to complete the sweep of the Cincinnati Reds yesterday and losing to the Reds 6-4 in Cincinnati in the series finale of their three game series yesterday, let you hear Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about how he's feeling about the Braves starting pitching rotation right now and what he wants to see the rotation look like after the All-Star break, react to what Anthopoulos had to say, and explain why they think they the future of the Braves starting pitching rotation should be built around Spencer Schwellenbach.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning another series despite not being able to complete the sweep of the Cincinnati Reds yesterday and losing to the Reds 6-4 in Cincinnati in the series finale of their three game series yesterday, let you hear Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about the Braves' great start to the season and the culture in the clubhouse, react to what Anthopoulos had to say, and explain why they think the Braves are an MLB best 40-20 because players are bought in to putting the team first.

Dukes and Bell evaluate the Atlanta Braves' impressive start to the season and debate if Alex Anthopoulos should trade for offensive depth. They also provide updates on the pitching rotation's health and review hitting coach Tim Hyers' work with Michael Harris II. 01:11 - Braves Trade Market 03:49 - Rotation Insurance Needs 06:51 - Braves Pitching Updates 09:38 - Tim Hyers On Hitting

Grant McAuley, (filling in for Mike Johnson), Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac debate if the Atlanta Braves should give their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. a new deal or contract extension now, wait another year, or maybe even wait until his current contract fully expires

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff discussed whether its time for Alex Anthopoulos to put all his chips on the table, is Matt Ryan's speed benefitting Falcons fans, and Braves TV Reporter Wiley Ballard joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy and John Fricke discuss the Braves' recent success and Alex Anthopoulos's impressive roster management. They highlight Dom Smith's exhausting baserunning during a defensive collapse by the Marlins and vent about the antics of New York Knicks fans. 01:41 - NBA Playoff Talk 02:37 - Dom Smith's Blooper 05:59 - Braves Roster Management 09:32 - Career Path Reflections 13:18 - Knicks Fan Frustration

Mike and Abe return to Braves talk, sharing more thoughts on their 12-0 loss behind bad outings by JR Ritchie and Aaron Bummer and agree this may be the time for Alex Anthopoulos to 'keep his head on a swivel' regarding adding pitchers to the bullpen.  They then share more thoughts on the Western Conference finals and the performance of Victor Wembanyama.

Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden discuss the Atlanta Braves' dominance and the savvy roster moves that have fueled their historic start. They analyze the impact of players like Mauricio Dubón and Chris Sale while reflecting on the championship windows for Atlanta's major sports franchises. 01:11 - Chris Sale Trade Impact 05:53 - Historic NL East Lead 09:03 - Atlanta Sports Title Droughts

Injuries abound, another suspension, and a new manager & staff....nothing has derailed our Atlanta Braves! We catch up with the architect of it all, Alex Anthopouls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Injuries abound, another suspension, and a new manager & staff....nothing has derailed our Atlanta Braves! We catch up with the architect of it all, Alex Anthopouls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos joins Dimino Braves - Dodgers preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning RedZone - Matt Ryan speaks Alex Anthopoulos taking the incredible start in stride On Campus - Kirby looking for explosives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Butler and Mark Zinno break down the Atlanta Braves' best start since 1892 and Michael Harris II's clutch performance Friday Night. They address concerns regarding Ronald Acuña Jr.'s hamstring and Austin Riley's batting slump while reviewing Alex Anthopoulos' rotation management. Additionally, they discuss the passing of John Sterling and the new voices for Georgia Bulldogs football. 01:00 - Michael Harris II Heroics 02:34 - Remembering John Sterling 03:09 - Bulldogs Radio Changes 05:21 - Acuña and Riley Concerns 09:15 - Anthopoulos Strategy Breakdown

He had Walt Weiss on the Starkville podcast this week and was front & center for the Phillies firing of Rob Thomson. Jayson Stark joins us to cover it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Jayson Stark joins us RedZone - Shilo Sanders, Fernando & Tom Brady See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steak and Sandra break down the NBA playoffs before welcoming Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos. They discuss the Braves' impressive early-season performance, the strength of the pitching rotation, and Anthopoulos' unwavering confidence in Austin Riley. 01:00 - NBA Playoff Update 02:46 - Alex Anthopoulos Joins 07:40 - Braves Rotation Depth 14:54 - Surprise Player Performances 18:51 - In-Game GM Routine

Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they share some thoughts on their loss today despite a solid outing by Bryce Elder as the bullpen was not able to come through to help keep the Tigers from taking the lead after the Braves led 2-1 heading into the top of the eighth inning. They also share thoughts on the how good a job they believe Alex Anthopoulos is doing with his ability have constructed a very competitive roster without spend large amounts of money in contracts.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals last night in D.C. 11-4, talk about the Braves getting their six game winning streak snapped with their loss last night, and explain why they think injuries and suspensions hid the fact that Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos put together a deep roster.

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell analyze the Atlanta Braves' impressive start, highlighting Bryce Elder's historic sub-1 ERA through four starts. They praise General Manager Alex Anthopoulos for building a deep roster that remains elite despite struggles from stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley. The conversation also covers the Atlanta Hawks' front office success under Landry Fields. 01:00 - Bryce Elder's Historic Start 04:31 - Alex Anthopoulos' Roster Magic 08:24 - Landry Fields' Hawks Success

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell analyze the Atlanta Braves' league-leading pitching staff and the impressive turnaround of Bryce Elder. They contrast the franchise's efficient management under Alex Anthopoulos with the struggling New York Mets while celebrating Austin Riley's return to home run form. 01:51 - Braves Pitching Dominance 06:11 - Austin Riley Ends Slump 08:28 - Bryce Elder Complete Pitcher

Andy and Randy get in to the Braves lack of spending, and try to remind fans that AA is not the one the writes the budget.

Alex Anthopoulos takes time ahead of the Braves season opener to join Chuck and Chernoff. The Braves General Manager discusses Walt Weiss and his lineup approach, how he reacted to the Jurickson Porfar news, and provides a number of injury updates - and timelines for return.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl and Mike open the show joined by Alex Anthopoulos as they preview the Braves season opener today and discuss the latest on the Braves

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open the show joined by Alex Anthopoulos as they preview the Braves season opener today and discuss the latest on the Braves :20 – Carl and Mike react to their conversation with Alex Anthopoulos and agree they are excited about the start of the season despite the fact the team is dealing with injuries to starting pitching, which Mike believes is a reason the team should have been more intentional in signing more pitchers. :40 – Carl and Mike are joined by Bryant McFadden as they discuss the latest NFL headlines and whether or not Tua Tagovailoa has a chance to revitalize his career with the Falcons.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about today being Opening Day for the Atlanta Braves, talk about how they're feeling about the Braves chances to be a playoff team and possibly World Series contenders this season, discuss what their expectations are for Atlanta this year, and explain why they think the Braves' injuries to some of their starting pitchers and Atlanta's lack of depth is what's stopping them from being real contenders this season.

Alex Anthopoulos takes time ahead of the Braves season opener to join Chuck and Chernoff. The Braves General Manager discusses Walt Weiss and his lineup approach, how he reacted to the Jurickson Porfar news, and provides a number of injury updates - and timelines for returnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Atlanta Braves Manager Walt Weiss telling reporters yesterday that starting pitcher Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list after being diagnosed with an oblique strain, and explain why they think Braves ownership is to blame for Alex Anthopoulos' lack of spending and the Braves' lack of depth.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar's 162 game suspension for this season being confirmed after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved, and talk about if the Braves will now make some last minute moves with the money they'll get back from Profar's contract since his suspension was upheld.

He's all over the WBC for MLB Network and he joined us from Houston before tonight's quarterfinal between the US & Canada! Jon thinks Alex Anthopoulos should be looking long & hard at some of the talented pitchers in the WBCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to the Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen agreeing to a minor league contract yesterday, talk about how it's frustrating that the Braves didn't sign him, and explain why they think that right now there aren't that many free agents worth signing for Braves besides starting pitcher Lucas Giolito.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. BREAKING NEW: Oh no, not again....Jurickson Profar suspended? RedZone: NFL offseason never stops delivering Profar reaction from Braves Country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider making his Spring Training debut on Friday, talk about Braves young pitcher JR Ritchie continuing to impress in Spring Training, react to Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep having successful surgery to remove the loose bodies from his pitching elbow, and that there's currently no timetable for a return, but Hurston is expected to start the season on the 60-Day injured list, and explain why they think Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos and Braves Manager Walt Weiss will exhaust all other options before calling up Ritchie to the big league club.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com The Falcons hit the Combine 4-6-3 - Sale, AA & Walt Trae returns and Kuminga debuts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agreeing on a one-year, $27 million-dollar contract extension that includes a club option, talk about how the Braves still need to sign another starting pitcher, explain why they think the Braves haven't made moves this offseason like a team that feels like they're World Series contenders, and discuss if the Braves' new in-house TV Network BravesVision could ultimately make Liberty Media give Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos more money to spend on their own players and free agents.

Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger sports stories around Atlanta and nationwide.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to the news that Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his pitching elbow yesterday, and that Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep will undergo a similar procedure on Monday, and that there's no timeline for either one of their returns, but Braves Manager Walt Weiss hopes both will be able to pitch again this year. Mike, Beau, and Ali explain why they think there's a good chance Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep won't pitch at all this season.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan let you hear a sound bite from The Steakhouse's interview with ESPN's MLB Insider Buster Olney yesterday where Buster gives his thoughts on Ronald Acuña Jr. 's contract situation. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Buster had to say, explain why they think the Braves have too many moving parts right now to give Acuña Jr. a big contract extension, and that Ronald also may be wanting to play out the final years of his contract so he can get the biggest contract possible.

Grapefruit League play is still five days away but the Braves have already dealt with their share of set backs. How is our new skipper holding up? He sat down with his boys Nick & Chris as they begin their week in North Port. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations & General Manager Alex Anthopoulos covered the big topics surrounding the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl and Zinno get into some Braves talk as they react to hearing Alex Anthopoulos address whether the Falcons are considering bringing in a pitcher as insurance in the wake of Spencer Schwellenbach being placed on the 60-day injured list.

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Zinno open up the show with some NBA talk and share their thoughts on what may be wrong with the league which is resulting in the interest level seeming to be taking a dip. As they discuss, Zinno notes why he believes super teams and load management are major contributing factors. :20 – Carl and Zinno are joined by Marc Raimondi as they discuss the latest on the Falcons including how they will prioritize positions of need this offseason. :40 – Carl and Zinno get into some Braves talk as they react to hearing Alex Anthopoulos address whether the Falcons are considering bringing in a pitcher as insurance in the wake of Spencer Schwellenbach being placed on the 60-day injured list.