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New ownership of the Tampa Bay Rays on the horizonFlorida Developer, Patrick Zalupski – Jacksonville Real Estate Developer,  Dream Finders Homes  Ken Babby  - Founder & CEO, Fast Forward Sports Group & Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Triple A team for the Miami Marlins & the Akron RubberDucks – Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardiansan informed and experienced mind to the ownership & front office2 business guys from New York invested in 2 teams years agoJeffrey Loria purchased Marlins for $160 million funded in part by selling the Expos for $120 million to MLB Loria built a Marlins stadium and later sells the team for $1.2 billionStu Sternberg bought the Rays for $200 million did not build a stadium & is now selling the Rays for $1.7 billion. Stu's deal will be more profitable than what Loria got for the MarlinsTampa Mayor, Jane Castor supportive of Rays in TampaCould City of Tampa aid new owners with reduced rates for services & lighter taxesNaming rights of the new stadium could cover many of the costs$1.7 billion a smidge more than the Orioles purchase price2 Expansion teams on the horizon with a $2 billion price tag per teamWill Stu become part of the Montreal Ownership Group Mat's "tip of the hat" to Stu Stu's Rays won the fifth most games in MLB during his tenure while building 1.5 billion in equityWhat will the front office look like without Stu at the helmReflect on Anthopoulos after new ownership with the Toronto Blue JaysWill Erik Neander still govern the team with new ownershipWill the new owners work with St. Pete on the Trop leaseIs Ybor Rays stadium possible see - Developer Darryl Shaw, Tampa Bay Sun unveil Ybor Harbor soccer stadium plan https://bit.ly/40fUn5FRangers & Royals new owners have been willing to spend money, how will the new owners spend with the RaysPart of the Rays value is a strong group of young players in the farm systemHow do you transfer Wander Franco's contract to the new owners with this saleJunior Caminero - will the new Rays owners develop a strong contract with him.Will Grit & Glow go to be replaced with Ybor Cigars & Cuban SandwichesMarch to the World Series with new music “Stomps & Claps”Rays have been strong over the last 25 gamesAll-Star candidates for the Rays, Jonathan Aranda & Brandon Lowewill the new owners offer an extended contraction Jonathan Aranda Rafael Devers traded to the Giants – what does it mean – where is the valueBoston still has Alex BregmanRed Sox fans on Blue Sky are upset with the Devers moveBoston fans need to reflect on how this trade increases their pitching depth with the 2 new prospects. Shane Baz & Tyler Glasnow trade exampleDevers & Adames teaming up together with the GiantsRafael Devers trade – Big Papi's takeHow did Alex Cora work with Devers prior to this tradeComing back, Shane McClanahan, Richie Palacios, Ha-Seong Kim & Nate LavenderRob Manfred need Rays deal to go through to start building an MLB expansionAll Rays minor league affiliates are above 500If you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music Stomps & Claps & to Helen Glennon for her shared news discovery with the show

Carl and Mike get into a conversation on a recent article by Buster Onley in which he discusses which MLB front office executives are under the most pressure to make a move by the trade deadline. As they discuss the list, they note Alex Anthopoulos is not on the list which Carl believes is surprising due to the fact the team is built to win a championship now and is under performing expectations, while Mike believes due to the fact Braves' ownership does not equip Anthopoulos with the financial backing to acquire top talent therefore he should not be under pressure to make a trade before the deadline.

Andy and Randy discuss What's Trending as they bounce around to some of the bigger sports stories inside and outside of Atlanta.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals 5-3 last night, and Spencer Strider struggling in his first start since he went on the injured list on April 21st with a strained right hamstring after making just one appearance earlier in the season. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Braves' Manager Brian Snitker talk about Strider's outing, and react to what Snitker had to say. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Braves' General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about how it's unlikely that Ronald Acuña Jr. will be back with the Braves on Friday, and react to what Anthopoulos had to say as well.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals 5-3 last night, and Spencer Strider struggling in his first start since he went on the injured list on April 21st with a strained right hamstring after making just one appearance earlier in the season. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how Strider's return was disappointing but, shouldn't raise concerns amongst Braves fans. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Braves' General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about how he's not concerned about Braves closer Raisel Iglesias, and what could be the cause of some of Iglesias' struggles this season. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Anthopoulos had to say as well.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals 5-3 last night, and Spencer Strider struggling in his first start since he went on the injured list on April 21st with a strained right hamstring after making just one appearance earlier in the season. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Braves' General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about how it's unlikely that Ronald Acuña Jr. will be back with the Braves on Friday, react to what Anthopoulos had to say, and explain why the Braves are right to not rush Acuña Jr. back.

HR3 - Xavier Watts & Billy Bowman Jr. must make impact for Falcons to get over hump In hour three Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan let listeners call in and give their take on if they want to see Atlanta Falcons players and other NFL players play flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in the Wake Up Call! Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali continue to talk about what the expectations should be for third round pick Xavier Watts and fourth round pick Billy Bowman Jr. The Morning Shift crew also explains how the development of Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr. are key to a Falcons' playoff push this season. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals 5-3 last night, and Spencer Strider struggling in his first start since he went on the injured list on April 21st with a strained right hamstring after making just one appearance earlier in the season. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Braves' General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about how it's unlikely that Ronald Acuña Jr. will be back with the Braves on Friday, react to what Anthopoulos had to say, and explain why the Braves are right to not rush Acuña Jr. back. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid.

HR2 - Spencer Strider being healthy after his return last night is what's most important In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals 5-3 last night, and Spencer Strider struggling in his first start since he went on the injured list on April 21st with a strained right hamstring after making just one appearance earlier in the season. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how Strider's return was disappointing but shouldn't raise concerns amongst Braves fans. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Braves' General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about how he's not concerned about Braves closer Raisel Iglesias, and what could be the cause of some of Iglesias' struggles this season. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Anthopoulos had to say as well. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Mike, Beau, and Ali also recap and react to the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Minnesota Timberwolves last night in game one of the Western Conference Finals 114-88 thanks to a dominant second half by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder. Finally, to close out hour two Ali gets Mike and Beau to debate it out in a game of Which One!

HR1 - Reports of Ronald Acuña Jr. rejoining Braves Friday halted by Alex Anthopoulos In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals 5-3 last night, and Spencer Strider struggling in his first start since he went on the injured list on April 21st with a strained right hamstring after making just one appearance earlier in the season. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Braves' Manager Brian Snitker talk about Strider's outing, and react to what Snitker had to say. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Braves' General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about how it's unlikely that Ronald Acuña Jr. will be back with the Braves on Friday, and react to what Anthopoulos had to say as well. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali talk about what the expectations should be for third round pick Xavier Watts and fourth round pick Billy Bowman Jr. The Morning Shift crew also explains how the Atlanta Falcons become a championship by hitting on those third and fourth round picks and developing them. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to the NFL passing a proposal that permits NFL players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and explain why the Atlanta Falcons should be represented on Team USA's flag football team despite the injury risk. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Dukes and Bell briefly react to listeners hitting them up on social media who believe Mike is taking shots at Alex Anthopoulos, to which they share their thoughts on why they believe ultimately the Braves President of Baseball Operations as overall done well with constructing the roster by bring players up through the farm system, however they do believe there is room to question if Anthopoulos has missed the mark by not bringing in a big name players to boost the roster.

HR1 - Jurickson Profar thinks Braves are closer & more together than most MLB teams In hour one Mike, and Beau, react to the Atlanta Falcons freeing up about $12 million dollars in cap space after giving Jake Matthews a contract extension, and converting Chris Lindstrom's and AJ Terrell's salaries to bonuses. The guys also preview the Sweet 16 starting tonight, and talk about it being Opening Day for the Atlanta Braves and the rest of Major League Baseball. Mike and Beau continue the opening hour by letting you hear Atlanta Braves' General Manager talk about how Jurickson Profar told him that the Braves are closer than most baseball teams are, and Ronald Acuña Jr. 's timetable to return back to the big league club possibly being later than expected. The guys reacted to what Anthopoulos had to say as well. Mike and Beau close out hour one by continuing to preview the Sweet 16.

HR2 - Six man rotation is good for keeping guys fresh, but puts stress on pitching depth In hour two Mike and Beau let you hear Atlanta Braves' General Manager talk about how the Braves are going to try and stick with a five man pitching rotation, what Spencer Strider's timetable is to return back to the big league club, and react to what Anthopoulos had to say. The guys also let you hear Hall of Famer and former Braves' third baseman Chipper Jones talk about how the Braves just need to focus on staying healthy for 162 games this season, and react to what Chipper had to say as well. Mike and Beau continue hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, preview the Sweet 16 starting tonight, explain why NCAA Tournament games shouldn't be played in football stadiums , and dive into the life of Mike Johnson and get Mike'd Up!

Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training & AL East OutlookToronto Blue Jays Front Office Do You Miss Alex Anthopoulos? -  "Every freaking day."Anthopoulos and Beeston were more transparent & connected with fansAtkins is more of a spokesperson, while Shapiro makes the decisions.Blue Jays' High Payroll & Poor Roster ManagementPayroll is around $271M, making them the 5th highest-spending team.Despite spending, the team lacks major offseason upgrades.Concerns over failing to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette.Luxury Tax & Future Uncertainty & Aging playersFuture of MLB's luxury tax and potential salary cap/floor in 2027.Rogers invested $300M in stadium renovations,Leadership shakeup could be imminent Pitching staff (e.g., Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt) is among oldest in MLB.George Springer and other key veterans are aging.Farm System Ranked around 23rd-24th in MLBThe team could face a major decline in 2026-2027 iTrade & Deadline ImplicationsIf Jays struggle by midseason, major trades (Guerrero, Bichette) could happen."It feels like a one-year prove-it-or-lose-it situation." Jays seemingly pursued top players like Shohei Ohtani & Juan Soto but didn't land them.Fanbase is already fed up with Shapiro & Atkins, especially after the 2023 playoff controversy (José Berríos decision).Bright Spots in Spring Training - Alan Roden (OF, Triple-A prospect)Discussion on Tampa Bay Rays Attendance and Team DevelopmentsExpects Better Attendance in 2025 in Tampa - highlighted the limited stadium capacity of around 15,000-16,000.Attendance fluctuates, it often spikes when teams like the Yankees come to town. Rays should take over George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa rather than remain in St. Petersburg or move to Ybor City.Blue Jays Roster Outlook newly acquired second baseman Andrés Giménez and veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, including Jeff Hoffman and Chad Green and the re-signing of Ryan Yarbrough.Brent Cardy expects a strong season from Bichette if he remains healthy.Bichette has a history of leading the league in hits and could do so again.Defensive ability at shortstop, though he may have some DH days.Bichette's bat speed decline in 2024, potentially linked to concussion issuesBichette is still a tough out and a crucial piece of the Blue Jays' success.Farm System ranked 24th - Notable prospects include:Jonatan Clase (expected to start in Buffalo).Addison Barger & Davis Schneider (potential minor league assignments).Kendry Rojas (high swing-and-miss potential, could be a future impact arm).Josh KasevichChad Dallas, Ricky Tiedemann, & Alek Manoah (injury setbacks affecting pitching depth).Jays' pitching has been depleted, requiring improvements in drafting and scouting.Catching Depth & Alejandro KirkExpected to play around 115-120 games.Backup options include Heineman, Bethancourt, and Phil Clarke.Kirk could be a 3 WAR player, with Guerrero Jr. potentially at 7-8 WAR, & Bichette at 4 WAR if healthy.Overall Blue Jays Expectations -  Cardy predicts 83-84 winsFollow Mat on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.social, Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

HR1 - Mike Florio tried to get Michael Penix to comment negatively about the Falcons In hour one Mike and Beau react to the Atlanta Hawks coming back from a 20-point deficit, but still losing to the San Antonio Spurs last night 126-125. The guys also let you hear part of The Steakhouse's interview with Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos where he's giving an update on the timeline of Spencer Strider. Mike and Beau react to what Anthopoulos had to say as well. Mike and Beau continue hour one by letting you hear some of Mike Florio's interview with Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and they react to some of the terrible questions that Florio asked Penix. The guys also reacted to the Toronto Raptors trading for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram and discussing how that move impacts what the Hawks will do before the NBA trade deadline. The guys also react to the Lakers trading for Mark Williams, and the Warriors trading for Jimmy Butler. Finally, Mike and Beau close out hour one by reacting to a proposed Georgia bill that would exempt college students' NIL earnings from state income tax.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday recapping everything from the opening night of football! From the Chiefs winning by a tippy-toe to some questionable refereeing decisions, what can we take away from the first game? The guys then get into the Atlanta Braves coming into Toronto. Is Alex Anthopoulos the one who got away? Did the Jays make the right choice in choosing Shapiro's plan over Alex Anthopoulos? Could this decision be remedied in the off-season? And would he want to come back? (28:09)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 affiliate.

Hour 3 - Braves need to turn their current momentum into a long winning streak In the final hour of this Thursday edition of The Morning Shift, winning sports Reporter, Anchor, and Host, Maria Martin, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan kick things off by giving some people Wake Up Calls! The Morning Shift crew also allows callers to hand out some Wake Up Calls as well! Next, Maria, Mike, and Beau continue the final hour of this Thursday edition of The Morning Shift by letting you hear Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about Jessie Bates and his relationship with Jessie Bates, going against reads sometimes to experiment with a receiver, keep a receiver involved, or to put a receiver up to bat to build his trust with them, and his favorite portions of practice being the unscripted two minute scrimmage portions. Maria, Mike, and Beau react to what Cousins had to say as well. Finally, to close out this Thursday edition of The Morning Shift, Maria, Mike and Beau continue to react to the Atlanta Braves winning their three game series against the Milwaukee Brewers after getting a 6-2 win over the Brewers yesterday thanks to Matt Olson and Travis d'Arnaud hitting back-to-back home runs twice, and Chris Sale having another good outing despite not having his best stuff yesterday. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Travis d'Arnaud talk about going back-to-back twice with Matt Olson yesterday, and react to what d'Arnaud had to say as well. Maria, Mike, and Beau also let you hear Alex Anthopoulos talk about why he traded for Jorge Soler, and brought him back to Atlanta. Maria, Mike, and Beau reacted to what Anthopoulos had to say as well. Then, Maria and Mike dive into the life of Beau Morgan in The Life of Squid! On this edition of The Life of Squid, Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan, Maria, and Mike react to Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola coming to Nebraska's camp looking exactly like and dressing exactly like Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and the NFL installing Sony's Hawk-Eye equipment.

Our Audacy baseball insider Rob Bradford joins the show to discuss the Ronald ACL injury, how this team can still achieve its goals with him hurt, how important it is to have AA as a GM, and the Phils hot start. 

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The pursuit of Chris Sale by Braves president of Baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos stretches back two years. Evidently, Anthopoulos' instincts were keen. The Braves' chief decision-maker joins Rob Bradford once again to detail his targeting of Sale, why he decided to give the 35-year-old a contract extension and how important clubhouse culture is in building a team. There is also some great early-season trade talk. It's another great sit-down with another fascinating front office voice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves took a chance on Chris Sale when they traded Vaughn Grissom for him back in December. Anthopoulos also signed Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year deal to sure up the back end of the pitching rotation. Tenitra Batiste, Jarvis Davis & Grant McAuley talked about who has been the “AA” acquisition of the year. Secondly, the team talked about the struggles of Ronald Acuna Jr. Also, they discussed Austin Riley and Matt Olson' struggles as well. Lastly, they wrapped things up by talking about the Braves losing back-to-back games to the Seattle Mariners. Also, they mentioned who's been shining in the minor leagues.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet all your Mother's Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply.Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves took a chance on Chris Sale when they traded Vaughn Grissom for him back in December. Anthopoulos also signed Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year deal to sure up the back end of the pitching rotation. Tenitra Batiste, Jarvis Davis & Grant McAuley talked about who has been the “AA” acquisition of the year. Secondly, the team talked about the struggles of Ronald Acuna Jr. Also, they discussed Austin Riley and Matt Olson' struggles as well. Lastly, they wrapped things up by talking about the Braves losing back-to-back games to the Seattle Mariners. Also, they mentioned who's been shining in the minor leagues.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet all your Mother's Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply.Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Atlanta Braves have had a couple of big injuries to start the season. Sean Murphy and Spencer Strider early on in the season. Strider is looking like he will miss the most time. Tenitra Batiste, Jarvis Davis and Grant McAuley talked about the significance of Strider going down and if Alex Anthopoulos was prepared for it. Secondly, Grant McAuley joined the show to talk about Jarred Kelenic has quieted the doubters from Spring Training. Also, they talked about Chris Sale being a prime example of Alex Anthopoulos having a keen eye for finding talent that still has some value. Lastly, they discussed how there needs to be a measured approach to how this season needs to be viewed at this point. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.  IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONMLB when you download the app.  PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos joined OverDrive to discuss the lead-up to MLB's regular season, the outline of finalizing a roster, views of Shohei Ohtani entering the National League, the process of adding depth players and the Braves' locker room necessities.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano, sports video reporter Sarah Spencer and co-host Jay Black explain why the Braves are adamant about their World Series expectations in 2024. We will also explain why manager Brian Snitker and GM Alex Anthopoulos are happy with that kind of motivation. Plus, we hear from Ronald Acuna about his hopes to become a Brave for life. Later in the show Anthopoulos lays out his storylines for Spring Training and why the fifth starter job is an open competition. Plus, Justin and Sarah answer questions from Braves fans in the “Ask Justin” segment. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” Also, please find Sarah's Braves video on the AJC's YouTube channel. For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday edition of The Morning Shift, Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan are broadcasting live from Daytona Beach! The guys kickoff the show by recapping their ride to Daytona, and the duels race they went to last night. Then, Mike and Beau close out the opening segment by reacting to Alex Anthopoulos' interview with The Steakhouse and why he sounded so relaxed. Next, Mike and Beau continue the opening hour by continuing to react to Alex Anthopoulos' interview with The Steakhouse, and letting you hear Anthopoulos talk about how he's upfront and transparent with players before Spring Training, and what the Spring Training battles are this year. Finally, Mike, and Beau close out the opening hour by reacting to Georgia State Head Football Coach Shawn Elliot resigning from Georgia State to become the tight ends coach at South Carolina, and discussing the real problem that College Football has on their hands. Finally, to close out the opening hour Mike and Beau dive into the life of Dylan Mathews in TB's Timeout, featuring Dylan Mathews! On this edition of TB's Timeout, featuring Dylan Mathews, Dylan talks about a reality show that he and Symone found that's actually real.

In the final hour of this Friday edition of The Morning Shift, Robb, Mike, and Beau kick off the final hour by giving some people Wake Up Calls! The Morning Shift crew also allows callers to hand out some Wake Up Calls as well! Next, The Morning Shift crew continues the final hour by continuing to react to Alex Anthopoulos' interview with The Steakhouse, and letting you hear Anthopoulos talk about what the Spring Training battles are this year, and why he prioritized revamping the bullpen this offseason. The Morning Shift crew closes out the show by diving into the life of Beau Morgan in The Life of Squid! On this edition of The Life of Squid, Beau “Squidbilly'' Morgan honors the late great Chris Farley on what would've been his 60th birthday.

The Morning Shift crew continues the final hour by continuing to react to Alex Anthopoulos' interview with The Steakhouse, and letting you hear Anthopoulos talk about what the Spring Training battles are this year, and why he prioritized revamping the bullpen this offseason.

Mike and Beau continue the opening hour by continuing to react to Alex Anthopoulos' interview with The Steakhouse, and letting you hear Anthopoulos talk about how he's upfront and transparent with players before Spring Training, and what the Spring Training battles are this year.

Were the Braves missing an edge last season? Reliever AJ Minter describes how new addition Chris Sale can fix that. (9:45) Minter also dives into the Dodgers rivalry: (13:57) will their money buy happiness & (19:41) is he ready to face the Mookie/Freddie/Ohtani gauntlet? Also covered: (1:50) Braves much-needed lefty reliever acquisitions, (6:17) POBO Alex Anthopoulos extension & (2:46) would Minter ever want to be a starter? Hosts: Pierzynski, Brock Holt, Braun Watch FT Live every weekday 1-3p ET ---> HERE -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Were the Braves missing an edge last season? Reliever AJ Minter describes how new addition Chris Sale can fix that. (9:45)Minter also dives into the Dodgers rivalry: (13:57) will their money buy happiness & (19:41) is he ready to face the Mookie/Freddie/Ohtani gauntlet?Also covered: (1:50) Braves much-needed lefty reliever acquisitions, (6:17) POBO Alex Anthopoulos extension & (2:46) would Minter ever want to be a starter?Hosts: Pierzynski, Brock Holt, BraunWatch FT Live every weekday 1-3p ET ---> HERE--Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com

Our first full episode at "755 Forever" as David & Eric catch you up on the flurry of roster moves that Alex Anthopoulos orchestrated this offseason.(04:00) An extended conversation on the addition of LHP Chris Sale,  who the Braves seemingly have the luxury as slotting as their 4th starter. His ERA was above 4.00 last season in Boston, but he did strikeout 11 batters per every 9 innings. Get to know the litany of pitchers behind him vying for the 5th spot in the rotation.(22:30) Jarred Kelenic is now in a drastically different situation in Atlanta than his time in Seattle. He was traded for during the Winter Meetings and is expected to hit in the bottom part of the order, unlike his time at cleanup with the Mariners.(30:00) Maybe the most important offseason move was the extension of GM Alex Anthopoulos all the way through 2031. Ever since he came to town, the Braves have not lost the NL East.(40:00) A look at how the bullpen is stacking up for 2024. Aaron Bummer was acquired in exchange for 5 players from the White Sox, and Reynaldo Lopez was inked to a 3 year deal. Hear about the other moves that are fortifying the 'pen during this very busy Winter.(48:30) Max Fried has a crucial season upcoming as he will be a Free Agent (as of now) in November. Hear why it is unlikely that he will reach an extension in the middle of the year.(51:00) Next week the new Hall of Fame Class will be announced and among those under serious consideration are Andruw Jones and Billy Wagner. Eric overlapped in Atlanta with Billy during 2010 and very clearly makes the case why "Wags" should be headed to Cooperstown. 

Soon after the Braves sign Chris Sale to a new contract that could take him through 2026, they lock up GM Alex Anthopoulos to a seven-year extension that will take him through 2031. Sale comes with some risk, but also potentially big rewards. Anthopoulos is a no-brainer. His long-term future with the Braves brings greater certainty to the Braves' bright future.

From the Henssler Financial Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia. Today is Monday, January 8th, and I'm Keith Ippolito. Braves GM Talks Trades and Connection In a recent talk at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Alex Anthopoulos, the General Manager of the Atlanta Braves, discussed the Braves' impact on local communities, his managerial philosophy, and recent trades. He emphasized the importance of sports as a community connector and highlighted the team's recent acquisitions of pitcher Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox and outfielder Jared Kelenic from the Seattle Mariners. He also stressed the importance of not getting overly fixated on winning the World Series. "I never view it as 'World Series or bust,'" he said. "Only one (team) of 30 is going to win the World Series. So, I think if that's the way you look at it, it's going to be a hard way to go to work each day." Anthopoulos shared that while player trades aren't his main focus in the off-season, fans should never expect the team to settle. "If (a trade) is the right decision for the team, I'm all in," he said. Business leaders in the audience resonated with Anthopoulos' emphasis on teamwork and informed decision-making, drawing parallels between sports and their own professional lives. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marrietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network www.esogrepair.com www.henssler.com #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Anthopoulos worked his magic for the Atlanta Braves by trading Vaughn Grissom for Chris Sale. Today, the Braves signed Sale to a two-year, $38M contract with a third-year club option. Tenitra Batiste and Jarvis Davis talked about how Sale could be good in the short term, but wondered whether or not Anthopoulos locked up Max Fried's replacement. Also, they discussed the Atlanta Hawks almost blowing a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Secondly, the Atlanta Falcons are all set to take on the New Orleans Saints for the season finale. More conversations are being had about Arthur Smith's job status, as they should, than what's at stake for the Falcons on the field. Tenitra and Jarvis talked about what his status should be going into the last game. Also, they talked about how the Falcons as an organization need to stop putting the head coach and the general manager on the same level. Lastly, they finished things off by going Around The Metro.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Anthopoulos worked his magic for the Atlanta Braves by trading Vaughn Grissom for Chris Sale. Today, the Braves signed Sale to a two-year, $38M contract with a third-year club option. Tenitra Batiste and Jarvis Davis talked about how Sale could be good in the short term, but wondered whether or not Anthopoulos locked up Max Fried's replacement. Also, they discussed the Atlanta Hawks almost blowing a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Secondly, the Atlanta Falcons are all set to take on the New Orleans Saints for the season finale. More conversations are being had about Arthur Smith's job status, as they should, than what's at stake for the Falcons on the field. Tenitra and Jarvis talked about what his status should be going into the last game. Also, they talked about how the Falcons as an organization need to stop putting the head coach and the general manager on the same level. Lastly, they finished things off by going Around The Metro. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of The Morning Shift, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau kicked off the show by catching up and talking about how their holidays were. Then, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau touch on all the biggest headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau react to Georgia tight end Brock Bowers declaring for the NFL Draft. Next, The Morning Shift crew continues the opening hour by letting you hear Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about how the Chris Sale trade happened and how some other deals for other starting pitchers fell through. Tiffany, Mike, and Beau react to what Anthopoulos said, and explain why they think Aaron Nola was closer to being a Brave than most people think. Then, The Morning Shift talks about College Football and reacts to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey talking about how the conference was prepared to handle a potential situation where no SEC team made the College Football Playoff this year. Tiffany, Mike, and Beau explain why what Sankey said makes him a great commissioner and leader. The Morning Shift crew closes out the opening hour by diving into the world of Tiffany Blackmon in TB's Timeout! On this edition of TB's Timeout, Tiffany recaps her trip to Denver to cover the Broncos versus Chargers game for CBS!

The Morning Shift crew continues the opening hour by letting you hear Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about how the Chris Sale trade happened and how some other deals for other starting pitchers fell through. Tiffany, Mike, and Beau react to what Anthopoulos said, and explain why they think Aaron Nola was closer to being a Brave than most people think

Alex Anthopoulos is charged with trying to figure out how the Atlanta Braves can put themselves in position to compete for another World Series trophy. Anthopoulos has already started his quest as he traded for Jarred Kelenic who is supposed to compete with Vaughn Grissom for that left field spot. Tenitra Batiste, Maria Martin and Jarvis Davis talked about how Anthopoulos will have to carry most of the burden if they want to get better on paper. Secondly, Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons will be trying to reach a feat that he has yet to accomplish as a head coach. The Falcons haven't won three games in a row since Smith has been the head coach. The team talked about how Bijan Robinson back in the offense this time around and getting some guys back from injury can really help their case. Lastly, Hard Knocks is taking their talents to college football. Tenitra, Maria and Jarvis talked about what team they would want to see in the college football version.#atlantabraves #atlantafalcons #mlb #nflBecome an insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonsportsatlantaSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase MedicalGet $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Anthopoulos is charged with trying to figure out how the Atlanta Braves can put themselves in position to compete for another World Series trophy. Anthopoulos has already started his quest as he traded for Jarred Kelenic who is supposed to compete with Vaughn Grissom for that left field spot. Tenitra Batiste, Maria Martin and Jarvis Davis talked about how Anthopoulos will have to carry most of the burden if they want to get better on paper. Secondly, Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons will be trying to reach a feat that he has yet to accomplish as a head coach. The Falcons haven't won three games in a row since Smith has been the head coach. The team talked about how Bijan Robinson back in the offense this time around and getting some guys back from injury can really help their case. Lastly, Hard Knocks is taking their talents to college football. Tenitra, Maria and Jarvis talked about what team they would want to see in the college football version. #atlantabraves #atlantafalcons #mlb #nfl Become an insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonsportsatlanta Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The annual MLB Winter Meetings are in the books and the Atlanta Braves were among the busiest teams in Nashville. Grant McAuley recaps the meetings which began with a bang on Sunday as the Braves pulled off a 5-player trade with the Seattle Mariners which brought Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta. We'll dive into that deal and the second trade it spawned and also hear from Alex Anthopoulos on some of the other wants and needs for his club this winter. Anthopoulos spoke on a variety of topics and shared his view of the rampant speculation attached to his club this time of year, good, bad and indifferent. You'll also hear an exclusive interview with Braves manager Brian Snitker, who shares his thoughts on the Kelenic deal, Atlanta's revamped bullpen, other moves to come, some upcoming additions to the coaching staff and more. The Winter Meetings also brought a pair of aspiring broadcasters to Nashville as the baseball world gathered. Chris and Stefan Caray, the identical twin sons of former Braves voice Chip Caray sat down to discuss breaking into the business, what it's like being fourth generation broadcasters, the family legacy, their love for the game and their goals for the future. All of that comes your way on this jam-packed edition of From The Diamond. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find more information at FromTheDiamond.com.

Tiffany, Mike, and Beau continue the final hour by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Tiffany, Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss Alex Anthopoulos' comments to the media at the Winter Meetings saying Jarred Kelenic is the only position player he's pursued this year when he was asked about Ohtani, and if Anthopoulos was possibly trying to drop a subliminal message in code about Shohei Ohtani in that comment, how he feels about the rumors that Shohei Ohtani's camp doesn't want any teams leaking any information about meetings between that team and Ohtani, and if teams do leak information then Shohei won't sign with them, what the expectations are for Jarred Kelenic, if he thinks Dylan Cease is a realistic option for the Braves, and if not Cease then what other starting pitchers could be realistic options for the Braves either via free agency or trade, and if he thinks Hurston Waldrep or A.J. Smith Shawver could be traded in order to get a deal done for a frontline starting pitcher.

In the final hour of this Wednesday edition of The Morning Shift, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau kick off the final hour by giving some people Wake Up Calls! The Morning Shift crew also allows callers to hand out some Wake Up Calls as well! Next, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau continue the final hour by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Tiffany, Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss Alex Anthopoulos' comments to the media at the Winter Meetings saying Jarred Kelenic is the only position player he's pursued this year when he was asked about Ohtani, and if Anthopoulos was possibly trying to drop a subliminal message in code about Shohei Ohtani in that comment, how he feels about the rumors that Shohei Ohtani's camp doesn't want any teams leaking any information about meetings between that team and Ohtani, and if teams do leak information then Shohei won't sign with them, what the expectations are for Jarred Kelenic, if he thinks Dylan Cease is a realistic option for the Braves, and if not Cease then what other starting pitchers could be realistic options for the Braves either via free agency or trade, and if he thinks Hurston Waldrep or A.J. Smith Shawver could be traded in order to get a deal done for a frontline starting pitcher. Finally, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau close out this Wednesday edition of The Morning Shift by getting some Steak Tips from Steak Shapiro! In this edition of Steak Tips, Steak, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau discuss how the College Football Playoff Committee's decision to not put in Florida State has sent shock waves that even has casual sports fans talking. Then, Steak, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau close out this edition of Steak Tips by talking about the best New Years memories.

The guys discuss Anthopoulos meeting the media and tackling the rumors on the Braves' interest in Ohtani 

The boys break down the scalding Braves hot stove with multiple trades happening this week, dissect the corpse of the Falcons and remain mildly interested in the Hawks due to them not being a total embarrassment this year.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Oct 17th Publish Date:  Oct 16th   Commercial: Henssler :15 From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Today is Thursday, October 19th and happy 77th birthday to actor John Lithgow.   ***HARRY AND THE HENDERSON***   I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Cobb honors the late Betty Gray with new middle school Anthopoulos starting to answer questions for 2024 DEA Charges Marietta Man with Trafficking Methamphetamine Plus, Bruce Jenkins conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingle Markets on essential oils. All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! BREAK: CU of GA – ESOG STORY 1: The Cobb County School District recently named a new school, the Betty Gray Middle School, in honor of the late educator Betty Gray. Initially, Betty's daughter, Della-Lisa Gray, felt indifferent due to her grief. However, her perception changed when she visited the school. Betty Gray Middle School was established in August, serving students in grades 6-8. It is a tribute to Betty Gray's remarkable career, from her beginnings as a teacher to becoming one of the district's first female administrators and principals. The school underwent a $9 million renovation before opening. Betty Gray's dedication to education and her ability to teach English made a lasting impact. She also served 16 years on the Cobb Board of Education, representing South Cobb. Betty Gray is remembered as a trailblazer and advocate for her community. Her legacy inspires others to take the lead in their own lives.......…….Get more stories like this from mdjonline.com     STORY 2: The Atlanta Braves, despite having the best record in Major League Baseball and a potent offense, faced an early postseason exit for the second consecutive year, raising questions about their preparedness and ability to execute. General Manager Alex Anthopoulos is tasked with finding solutions to avoid such outcomes in the future. The team's historic offense underperformed in the playoffs against the Philadelphia Phillies, despite leading MLB in runs and home runs during the regular season. While the Braves' lineup appears strong, they struggled in clutch situations during the NLDS, but Anthopoulos remains confident in their abilities. Decisions regarding free agents like Eddie Rosario and Charlie Morton will influence the team's offseason plans.   STORY 3: Zaid Pineda Santana, a Marietta resident, is facing charges of trafficking methamphetamine. Santana allegedly sold approximately 1,000.9 grams (around 2.2 pounds) of methamphetamine to a confidential source from the Drug Enforcement Administration during a controlled purchase operation on September 14. The transaction took place at the Ivy Commons apartment complex in Marietta. Although Santana is not listed in Cobb County jail records, the DEA issued an arrest warrant for him. Information about his bond status is not available at this time. .......................…..(pause) We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.   We'll be right back Break: DAYCO – ELON – JRM (CRAFTS & DRAFTS)   STORY 4: Eastvalley Elementary School in Cobb County, Georgia, recently unveiled its new $36.7 million, 150,000-square-foot building on a 20-acre site. The opening was delayed by two months due to supply chain issues. The school, funded by special-purpose local-option sales tax revenues, now features 61 permanent classrooms, more restrooms, a larger gym, additional art rooms, and two playground sets. The old building was too small to accommodate the growing student population. The expanded capacity allows the school district to handle future growth without major redistricting. Teachers and staff are excited about the improved facilities, and the move has been positively received by students.   STORY 5: The Marietta Community Reads program encourages community-wide shared reading for young members of the community. The initiative involves 12 childcare centers in Marietta, including the Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center, focusing on the same books and themes each month. In October, the theme revolves around community collaboration. Parents are encouraged to read and engage with their children while discussing what it means to work together as a community. The recommended books for October include "Milo Imagines the World," "Stray Dog," "Maybe Something Beautiful," "Last Stop on Market Street," and "Thank You, Omu." Families are also encouraged to partake in community-building activities like sharing artwork, donating books, and baking goods for neighbors. The initiative aims to enhance children's literacy and promote community engagement.     We'll be back in a moment Break: DRAKE – INGLE 4 – POWERS   STORY 6: Leah And now here is Bruce Jenkins' conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on essential oils.   STORY 7: We'll have closing comments after this.   Break: JRM (KENNESAW) – Henssler :60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. 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On a new episode of “The Show” podcast, Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman open the show talking about the ALCS and NLCS. They discuss the Phillies dominance, the Rangers' 2-0 lead, Kim Ng leaving the Marlins, what the Red Sox will do in the front office and people taking on a job in a major market. (18:06) Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos then joins the guys. Anthopoulos talks about their disappointing ending in the playoffs, the playoff format, how good the Phillies are, their offseason ahead and the Orlando Arcia situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dansby Swanson made his return back to Truist Park as the Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs. Many were wondering if the return would be as emotional as when Freddie Freeman returned. The Braves made an amazing comeback that was started with a Kevin Pillar hitting the Braves 300th home run of the season. Grant McAuley joined Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste for the Braves Baseball Party this week. Also, they discussed how Marcell Ozuna has completely turned things around within the season. Secondly, Max Fried and Charlie Morton both are on the injured list at the moment. Going back to the trade deadline, so many fans for the Atlanta Braves wanted Alex Anthopoulos to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline. Grant McAuley talked about how the pitchers at the deadline haven't performed well and he believed Anthopoulos made the right decision. Lastly, the team looked ahead to the rest of the Chicago Cubs series with Darius Vines going to the mound. Also, they discussed how Kyle Wright's performance down the stretch will be vital to how he's used in the postseason.Join the subtext group here:https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsportsatlantaFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED. Visit https://FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dansby Swanson made his return back to Truist Park as the Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs. Many were wondering if the return would be as emotional as when Freddie Freeman returned. The Braves made an amazing comeback that was started with a Kevin Pillar hitting the Braves 300th home run of the season. Grant McAuley joined Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste for the Braves Baseball Party this week. Also, they discussed how Marcell Ozuna has completely turned things around within the season. Secondly, Max Fried and Charlie Morton both are on the injured list at the moment. Going back to the trade deadline, so many fans for the Atlanta Braves wanted Alex Anthopoulos to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline. Grant McAuley talked about how the pitchers at the deadline haven't performed well and he believed Anthopoulos made the right decision. Lastly, the team looked ahead to the rest of the Chicago Cubs series with Darius Vines going to the mound. Also, they discussed how Kyle Wright's performance down the stretch will be vital to how he's used in the postseason.Join the subtext group here:https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsportsatlantaFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED. Visit https://FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dansby Swanson made his return back to Truist Park as the Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs. Many were wondering if the return would be as emotional as when Freddie Freeman returned. The Braves made an amazing comeback that was started with a Kevin Pillar hitting the Braves 300th home run of the season. Grant McAuley joined Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste for the Braves Baseball Party this week. Also, they discussed how Marcell Ozuna has completely turned things around within the season. Secondly, Max Fried and Charlie Morton both are on the injured list at the moment. Going back to the trade deadline, so many fans for the Atlanta Braves wanted Alex Anthopoulos to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline. Grant McAuley talked about how the pitchers at the deadline haven't performed well and he believed Anthopoulos made the right decision. Lastly, the team looked ahead to the rest of the Chicago Cubs series with Darius Vines going to the mound. Also, they discussed how Kyle Wright's performance down the stretch will be vital to how he's used in the postseason. Join the subtext group here: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsportsatlanta FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED. Visit https://FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN MLB Analyst and Writer Tim Kurkjian joined OverDrive earlier today. He touched on how shocked he is by the Jays being swept this week at home, what he makes of the future of Vlad Jr & what he's made of Alex Anthopoulos' success in Atlanta.

- Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos keeps everyone guessing which is a wonderful trait.  - Falcons coach Arthur Smith won't like where he's ranked on this list and I understand it.  - And we have Braves trade deadline rumors to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.