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Carl and Mike are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. as they discuss the latest MLB headlines.

HR3 - Kevin Stefanski & Tommy Rees will give fresh feel to Falcons offense In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to the news that Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker suffered a torn ACL during an 11-on-11 play late in practice yesterday likely ending his 2026 season, talk about how the Falcons are losing a leader on and off the field with Walker now out for the season, talk about what they want to see from Falcons Training Camp practice today, react to all the trades that the Atlanta Braves and Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos did and did not make before yesterday's 6PM trade deadline, and explain why they think Anthopoulos made it clear during his interview with The Steakhouse yesterday that the Braves don't have a clear number two starting pitcher right now. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss how the Jalon Walker injury will affect the Falcons, who could end up stepping up and winning the Falcons starting Right Tackle job, what Dave thinks the final product of the Falcons offense will look like, what Dave thinks the Falcons will be working on in practice today, and Bijan Robinson's contract extension.

Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the trades that the Atlanta Braves and Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos did and did not make before yesterday's 6PM trade deadline, and explain why they think Anthopoulos made it clear during his interview with The Steakhouse yesterday that the Braves don't have a clear number two starting pitcher right now.

They analyze the Atlanta Falcons' offensive potential and compare Tua Tagovailoa's trajectory to other NFL veteran quarterbacks. The conversation shifts to the impact of recent injuries on the Falcons' defense and Alex Anthopoulos's defense of the Atlanta Braves' trade deadline approach. They also debate missed opportunities for pitching upgrades and the team's outlook for a deep postseason run. 01:00 - Falcons Roster and Tagovailoa Comparison 05:01 - Falcons and Bulldogs Injury Updates 06:56 - Anthopoulos Defends Braves Deadline 11:43 - Analyzing the Tarik Skubal Market 14:17 - Evaluating Braves Postseason Potential

Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the trades that the Atlanta Braves and Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos did and did not make before yesterday's 6PM trade deadline, and talk about how they're disappointed and upset by another underwhelming trade deadline performance from Anthopoulos.

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the trades that the Atlanta Braves and Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos did and did not make before yesterday's 6PM trade deadline, and explain why they think Anthopoulos and Liberty Media are to blame for the Atlanta's mediocre trade deadline moves.

HR1 - Braves won't be on Dodgers level until owned by people who care about team's success In hour one Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the trades that the Atlanta Braves and Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos did and did not make before yesterday's 6PM trade deadline, talk about how they're disappointed and upset by another underwhelming trade deadline performance from Anthopoulos, let you hear their post-practice interview from yesterday with Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Divine Deablo, talk about what they saw and took away from yesterday's padded practice, and yesterday being the first padded practice of Falcons Training Camp, continue to react to all the trades that the Braves and Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos did and did not make before yesterday's 6PM trade deadline, explain why they think Anthopoulos and Liberty Media are to blame for the Atlanta's mediocre trade deadline moves, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Discussion focuses on the Atlanta Braves' inactive trade deadline and the resulting frustration among the fan base. Comparisons are made between Matt Ryan's new role in the organization and Kirby Smart's leadership style at Georgia. They also examine whether minor pitching acquisitions can replicate the success of the 2021 championship run. 01:00 - Matt Ryan's Organizational Role 04:10 - Braves Trade Deadline Frustration 07:36 - Alex Anthopoulos' Roster Strategy

Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos joins Steak and Drew to address fan frustration following the trade deadline. He explains the organization's philosophy of balancing short-term goals with long-term stability while detailing the roles of new additions like Tyler Mahle and Lane Thomas. Anthopoulos also shares insights on why the team chose not to mortgage their future for high-priced starters. 01:04 - Bijan Robinson Extension 01:31 - Alex Anthopoulos Interview 07:05 - Integrating New Additions 09:47 - Tarik Skubal Trade Market 15:12 - Braves Injury Updates

Discussions center on the Atlanta Braves' strategy ahead of the trade deadline as the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to bolster their rotation with high-profile acquisitions. They analyze the impact of the Dodgers' market dominance on MLB's parity and explore potential moves for the Braves, including interest in Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. 01:03 - Braves Roster Moves Preview 04:41 - Dodgers Market Dominance Debate 09:16 - Tarik Skubal Trade Analysis 12:53 - Walt Weiss on Roster Changes

Steak and Sandra analyze the Atlanta Braves' recent rotation struggles and the pressure on Alex Anthopoulos to find a frontline starter. They also review Georgia Tech's disappointing regional exit and share insights from Landry Fields regarding the upcoming NBA Draft. 02:11 - Braves Pitching Struggles 06:07 - College Postseason Recap 11:15 - Landry Fields Draft Talk

In the 4pm hour Chuck and Chernoff give priase to Anthopoulos for continuing to put together impressive rosters. The guys interview a big-wig from Harrah's. UGA to boycot Texas Tech following Brandon Sorsby situation and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 4pm hour Chuck and Chernoff give priase to Anthopoulos for continuing to put together impressive rosters. The guys interview a big-wig from Harrah's. UGA to boycot Texas Tech following Brandon Sorsby situation and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos joined OverDrive to discuss the perspective of a general manager, facilitating significant trades, the Braves leading the league, the positives of the team's culture, the aspects to a key locker room and building a team foundation and more.

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.

HR3 - Falcons could have best safety room in NFL this season In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, talk about which Atlanta Falcons position group they think is the strongest right now, explain why they think it's the Falcons safety room, talk about TV shows or movies that have content in them that either make them look away or turn it off all together, 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, 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, explain why they think the Braves are an MLB best 40-20 because players are bought in to putting the team first, continue to react to Georgia Bulldogs baseball infielder Tre Phelps being ejected for having words with the Liberty Flames dugout, Georgia manager Wes Johnson also getting ejected in the aftermath for defending Phelps, the Bulldogs now having to be without Phelps for the opening game of the Athens Super Regional, explain why they think Tre deserved to be ejected but not suspended for the Dawgs next game, explain why they think college baseball celebrations and antics are really getting out of hand and this weekend being no different, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

HR2 - Spencer Schwellenbach on track to be Braves ace once Chris Sale retires In hour two Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about how Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan is still the leader of the Falcons just in a different way, explain why they think Matt has already had to make some tough decisions as the Falcons President of Football, hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may've missed, including Georgia Bulldogs baseball infielder Tre Phelps being ejected for having words with the Liberty Flames dugout, Georgia manager Wes Johnson also getting ejected in the aftermath for defending Phelps, the Bulldogs now having to be without Phelps for the opening game of the Athens Super Regional, explain why they think Tre deserved to be ejected but not suspended for the Dawgs next game, let you hear Cody Rhodes tell TMZ Sports that he'd love to see there be a WWE Event on a decommissioned aircraft carrier, react to what Rhodes had to say, 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, 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, explain why they think the the future of the Braves starting pitching rotation should be built around Spencer Schwellenbach, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

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

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Ha-Seong Kim, Adrian Houser, and Foster Griffin signings, a prospect-for-prospect Red Sox and Nationals trade, and the Twins’ partial sale, then (34:00) answer emails about saying “pitchoff” instead of “first pitch,” the value of a cool nickname, a Hall of Fame reference in The Wizard of Oz, whether teams value batter performance against elite pitching, protesting ball/strike calls from the dugout, keeping Pete Rose out of the Hall, a running start for pitchers, and moving the catcher back instead of the mound. Audio intro: Alex Glossman and Ali Breneman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to FG post on Kim Link to Anthopoulos comments on Kim Link to MLBTR on Houser Link to MLBTR on Griffin Link to FG post on pitching prospects trade Link to Twins sale story Link to $/WAR analysis Link to $/WAR analysis 2 Link to ceremonial first puck wiki Link to “baseball exceptionalism” series Link to Sam’s hockey quote Link to Raleigh “Beef Boys” story Link to Sam on Trout in 2012 Link to The Wizard of Oz song Link to halls of fame wiki Link to Hall of Fame for Great Americans Link to Schwarber’s postseason stats Link to pitcher quality adjustment post Link to Capps hop post Link to Ben on moving the mound Link to listener emails database Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

HR2 - Falcons getting Zach Harrison back for Sunday's game vs. Colts would be huge In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about what matchups concern them the most when it comes to the Atlanta Falcons defense taking on the Indianapolis Colts' offense, explain why they think the Falcons may struggle stopping Colts All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and the Colts running game, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, let you hear new Braves Manager Walt Weiss talk about how he knows that the Braves have one of the biggest and best brands in sports and have high standards, react to what Weiss had to say, let you hear Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies being a core guy for the Braves, react to what Anthopoulos had to say, explain why they think Walt Weiss' familiarity with Braves players and the organization is a big reason why why he got the job as manager, and then close out hour two by by debating it out in a game of Which One!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear new Manager for the Atlanta Braves Walt Weiss talk about how he knows that the Braves have one of the biggest and best brands in sports and have high standards, react to what Weiss had to say, let you hear Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos talk about Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies being a core guy for the Braves, react to what Anthopoulos had to say, and explain why they think Walt Weiss' familiarity with Braves players and the Braves organization is a big reason why why he got the job as manager.

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, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets daily from two "Southern Yankees" daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! Anthopoulos, Chipper & Buster X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Dawgs & Jackets move up in the rankings Mark Sanchez did what?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac react to Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos confirming that Brian Snitker's decision to step down as manager was Snitker's decision alone, and confirms that if Snitker wanted to return the job would've been his. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think Anthopoulos was prepared for Brian Snitker's return or departure.

Carl and Mike get back to Braves talk and share more thoughts on the team not making any significant trades by the deadline and react to comments by Alex Anthopoulos in which he addressed the team planning to be cautious with Ronald Acuna Jr. and will not shut him down with a couple months to go in the season, however Carl believes there may be some word play in Anthopoulos' comments and that he would not openly say the team is shutting their All-Star outfielder down as getting fans in the ballpark is the priority.

Listen to the best 92-9 the Game guest interviews of the week from the The Morning Shift, The Steakhouse, The Midday Show, Dukes & Bell, and Chris Thomas Tonight, including: Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney, Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin, and two-time Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden.

Listen to the best 92-9 the Game guest interviews of the week from the The Morning Shift, The Steakhouse, The Midday Show, Dukes & Bell, and Chris Thomas Tonight, including: Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney, Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin, and two-time Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden.

Listen to the best 92-9 the Game guest interviews of the week from the The Morning Shift, The Steakhouse, The Midday Show, Dukes & Bell, and Chris Thomas Tonight, including: Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney, Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin, and two-time Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden.

Listen to the best 92-9 the Game guest interviews of the week from the The Morning Shift, The Steakhouse, The Midday Show, Dukes & Bell, and Chris Thomas Tonight, including: Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney, Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin, and two-time Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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