Podcast appearances and mentions of Austin Riley

Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 416 of the Hammer Territory Podcast as the Atlanta Braves emerge from the All-Star break with a series victory over the Texas Rangers. Topics include the resurgence of Drake Baldwin, Chris Sale being Chris Sale, an encouraging weekend from Austin Riley, the latest trade and injury information, and much more. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com

Pete Davis breaks down the Braves’ 8-5 win over Texas, Drake Baldwin’s record-setting performance, Austin Riley’s power surge, SEC battles over the future of college sports, the World Cup finale, FIFA controversies, the NFL’s grass debate, and a memorable Braves moment from 1993.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Braves opened the second half with a huge series win over the Rangers, led by Chris Sale's ace-level performance, Austin Riley's breakout weekend, and Drake Baldwin's historic day at the plate. Now, Atlanta welcomes the Padres for a pivotal four-game series that could reshape the MLB trade deadline. On this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee discuss: ⚾ Chris Sale's dominance and Hall of Fame trajectory⚾ Austin Riley looking like himself again⚾ Drake Baldwin's record-setting performance⚾ Why the Padres could become deadline sellers⚾ AJ Preller's aggressive trade history⚾ What Alex Anthopoulos should target before the deadline⚾ Bryce Elder's importance over the next two weeks⚾ Braves vs. Padres series preview and pitching matchups Subscribe for new episodes of Braves Central throughout the season. #Braves #AtlantaBraves #MLB #BravesCountry #ChrisSale #AustinRiley #TradeDeadline #Baseball #BravesCentralSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy and Randy evaluate the Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade former top pick Zaccharie Risacher for Lu Dort in a significant simulated roster shake-up. They also preview a massive slate of college football games scheduled for November and discuss the shifting landscape of the SEC as Media Days begin. 01:00 - College Football Super Saturday Preview 03:51 - SEC Media Days and Coaching Longevity 06:37 - Austin Riley and Braves Evaluation 15:14 - Randy's Weekend and World Cup Recap 17:28 - Hawks Trade Risacher for Lu Dort

Andy and Randy recap a high-scoring weekend for the Braves, highlighting Austin Riley's power surge and potential trade deadline strategy. they also discuss the Atlanta Hawks' roster moves involving Zachary Risacher and Dyson Daniels before diving into SEC Media Days storylines. Finally, Randy shares a funny story about his dog, Nico, eating a raw ribeye steak intended for the grill. 01:50 - Spain's World Cup Victory 04:39 - Braves Offensive Explosion 09:05 - MLB Trade Deadline Buyers 17:21 - Austin Riley's Resurgence 23:41 - Hawks Roster Moves 31:42 - Randy's Ribeye Dog Story 36:48 - SEC Media Days Kickoff

Andy and Randy analyze the Atlanta Braves' offensive explosion against the Rangers and discuss whether the team should be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline. They also recap Spain's narrow World Cup victory over Argentina and a chaotic weekend in golf involving Bryson DeChambeau. 01:41 - Spain Wins World Cup 04:09 - Braves Offensive Explosion 08:05 - Trade Deadline Strategy

Austin Riley's powerful performance over the weekend sparks a discussion about the Braves' offensive turnaround in July. Alex Anthopoulos provides perspective on the lack of market clarity ahead of the trade deadline and highlights potential league-wide sellers. They also touch on the Atlanta Hawks' roster construction, comparing the physicality of new additions to established defenders like Luguentz Dort. 01:00 - Austin Riley Powers Braves 04:21 - Anthopoulos On Trade Deadline 07:15 - Hawks Roster Physicality Review

Andy and Randy analyze the Braves' recent offensive performance, highlighting Drake Baldwin's standout game and Austin Riley's slump. They preview the upcoming college football season with a look at massive scheduled matchups and the start of SEC Media Days in Tampa. The conversation also touches on the NBA offseason and the transition into the Zaccharie Risacher era. 01:12 - NBA and CFB Preview 03:00 - SEC Media Days 06:48 - Braves Baseball Recap

The fantasy landscape is bracing for impact as dominant MVP frontrunner Aaron Judge remains entirely shut down from physical activity, stalling his recovery timeline indefinitely. Corey Pieper breaks down a high-stakes pitching landscape, devastating long-term prospect injuries, a seismic trade market update, and the latest FanDuel Bet of the Day. Roster managers face massive late-season fallout as Aaron Judge remains unable to resume baseball activities, Christian Walker exits early with acute hip tightness, and dynamic infielder Jeremy Pena suffers yet another frustrating physical setback. The pitching front is equally turbulent as the Chicago Cubs aggressively trade for right-hander Aaron Civale, the high-octane duo of Mick Abel and David Festa are both declared out for the season, Casey Mize exits his latest start early, and JoJo Romero lands on the injured list. Fortunately, reinforcement is on the horizon with Jameson Taillon's return imminent, Ranger Suarez tracking to be activated tomorrow, and Ronel Blanco scheduled to pitch Monday, though managers must monitor Will Smith's recurring neck issues, Samuel Basallo handling right shoulder discomfort, Shohei Ohtani being withheld from the mound, Corbin Carroll's daily status, and Blaze Alexander's long-term absence with a broken hand. An absolutely loaded performance slate features a masterclass on the bump and offensive explosions. Chris Sale fired seven dominant frames of zero-earned, two-hit ball with six strikeouts, Gerrit Cole struck out eight across six high-quality frames, and Jake Bennett, Pete Lambert, Brady Singer, Landen Roupp, Jared Jones, Brandon Pfaadt, Tarik Skubal, JT Ginn, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Paul Skenes, Shota Imanaga, Hunter Greene, and Logan Gilbert all logged stellar outings, while Troy Melton dueled Reid Detmers, Shane Bieber battled Davis Martin, Sean Burke matched up with Trey Yesavage, and Eury Perez went head-to-head with Robert Gasser. At the plate, Trea Turner and Fernando Tatis Jr. both went completely electric by blasting a home run and swiping a bag on Saturday, Jose Trevino launched two home runs, and huge performances rolled in from Junior Caminero, Sam Antonacci, Drake Baldwin, Ryan Jeffers, Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, Andres Chaparro, Curtis Mead, Kody Clemens, Wilyer Abreu, Shane Drohan, Spencer Torkelson, Hunter Goodman, Jackson Merrill, Nolan McLean, Austin Riley, Francisco Lindor, Esmerlyn Valdez, Ty France, and Tyler Stephenson. Conversely, Christian Walker's night was cut short, Jonathan Aranda bottomed out with an 0-for-7 doubleheader collar, and Griffin Jax, Gage Jump, Rhett Lowder, Ian Seymour, Jake Bauers, Eduardo Rodriguez, Cam Schlittler, Noah Cameron, Zebby Matthews, and Munetaka Murakami all landed in the duds column. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers deep-dive evaluation on priority targets available in more than 60% of leagues, isolating the long-term roster utility of Caleb Durbin, AJ Ewing, Ryan Jeffers, Bryce Eldridge, Garrett Mitchell, Shane Drohan, Roki Sasaki, and Kade Anderson. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant McAuley joins the program to discuss the Atlanta Braves' recent offensive surge led by Austin Riley. They analyze the mounting injuries in the starting rotation and how the expanded playoff format is complicating the trade market for Alex Anthopoulos. 01:00 - Braves Weekend Recap 03:41 - Starting Pitching Struggles 06:04 - Trade Deadline Strategy 11:46 - Developing Young Arms 14:49 - Hawks Roster Updates

In the final hour of today's show, Mike and Abe examine the upcoming Falcons training camp, focusing on the health of Michael Penix Jr. and his potential to compete with Tua Tagovailoa. They also talk with Grant McAuley about the Braves' pitching woes and the impact of Austin Riley's hot streak. The conversation concludes with a look at the Hawks' defensive upgrades and a debate over the efficiency of sports media coverage. 01:50 - Neighbor Banter And Golf 08:00 - Falcons Quarterback Competition Risks 15:12 - Braves Resurgence Analysis 21:15 - MLB Trade Deadline Strategies 27:53 - Hawks Defensive Roster Overhaul 36:20 - Eastern Conference Depth Outlook 40:00 - Media Shakeup And SEC Preview

Paul dives into some critical news and performances from over the weekend. Health permitting, is now the time to buy-low on slumping stars like Bobby Witt and Corbin Carroll? Is this the beginning of the Austin Riley breakout? And what is wrong with Hunter Brown? Paul then dives into some trade buzz from around the league, including the latest of Mason Miller and the Padres. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

HR1 - Onsi Saleh making it known Hawks will be team that prioritizes defense first In hour one Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, quickly recap their weekends, react to the news that the Oklahoma City Thunder are trading All-Defensive wing Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that sends three second-round picks to Oklahoma City, 2024 number one overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and point guard Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, explain why they think the Hawks trading for Lu Dort will make them one of the NBA's best defensive teams next season, and then react to Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in Extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, react to former NFL quarterback and now partial owner in the Las Vegas Raiders Tom Brady slapping former YouTuber and now WWE Wrestler Logan Paul at Fanatics fest over the weekend, talk about how this is going to lead to a WWE match between two people that nobody cares all that much about anymore, but still something people will watch anyway, react to NFL writer for CBS Sports Josh Edwards saying in one of his recent articles that defensive tackle is the biggest remaining priority and need for the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves taking two out of three games and winning their weekend series against the Texas Rangers in Atlanta after their 8-5 win over the Rangers yesterday, talk about Austin Riley having a good weekend from behind the plate, discuss if this was the first step in Riley getting out of his hitting slump, talk about how the Braves got the best version of Austin over the weekend, and then close out hour one by recapping and reacting to Ryan Fox winning the 154th Open Championship for the first major championship title of his career.

HR3 - Falcons need their interior defensive lineman to step up more than anything In hour three Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to NFL writer for CBS Sports Josh Edwards saying in one of his recent articles that defensive tackle is the biggest remaining priority and need for the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, talk about how the Falcons biggest question is still how the defense plans to improve at stopping the run, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves taking two out of three games and winning their weekend series against the Texas Rangers in Atlanta after their 8-5 win over the Rangers yesterday, talk about Austin Riley having a good weekend from behind the plate, let you hear Riley talk about how gratifying it was to finally have a big day hitting wise and not miss on some good pitches to hit, react to what Austin had to say, and talk about how Austin Riley's big home runs and clutch hits served as a breath of fresh air for him, the Braves, and all Braves fans as well. Then, to close out hour three Ali, Mike, and Beau spend some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst, Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight, and 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider and analyst Jason Longshore! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Jason discuss if Jason thought the first ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show interfered with the match at all, if Jason thinks Spain beating Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final match 1-0 in extra time yesterday came down to Spain just being the better team, having the better roster, and taking down a team in Argentina that was just a good team with the best player of all-time on it, Spain not going anywhere between now and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, and where Lionel Messi's 2026 FIFA World Cup performance ranks among his career.

Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves taking two out of three games and winning their weekend series against the Texas Rangers in Atlanta after their 8-5 win over the Rangers yesterday, talk about Austin Riley having a good weekend from behind the plate, let you hear Riley talk about how gratifying it was to finally have a big day hitting wise and not miss on some good pitches to hit, react to what Austin had to say, and talk about how his big home runs and clutch hits served as a breath of fresh air for him, the Braves, and all Braves fans as well.

Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan recap and react to the Atlanta Braves taking two out of three games and winning their weekend series against the Texas Rangers in Atlanta after their 8-5 win over the Rangers yesterday, talk about Austin Riley having a good weekend from behind the plate, discuss if this was the first step in Riley getting out of his hitting slump, and talk about how the Braves got the best version of Austin over the weekend.

During the 4 pm hour of today's show, Chuck & Chernoff were joined by Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos ahead of the Braves trade deadline to talk about the state of the team, if there are any untouchable pieces, Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep, Austin Riley, and how the Braves almost acquired Kyle Schwarber in 2021. The guys also talked about Kirby Smart, Georgia Football, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Butler and Steak Shapiro critique the underwhelming World Cup final halftime performances by Justin Bieber and Madonna on the Steakhouse. They also discuss the Atlanta Hawks' draft history and celebrate the offensive resurgence of Austin Riley and Drake Baldwin for the Braves. The conversation concludes with a look at the extreme heat at Truist Park and a teaser for an upcoming marriage conflict story. 01:00 - World Cup Halftime Critique 04:45 - Hawks Draft History 07:31 - Braves Weekend Highlights 10:12 - Truist Park Heat

The Braves are back from the All-Star break, and the next 17 days could define their season. With the trade deadline approaching, Atlanta has big decisions to make as they try to hold first place and prepare for a postseason run. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: ⚾ Why the Braves could make a trade before the deadline

Steak and Rusty Mansell dive into the drama surrounding Bill Belichick's move to North Carolina and his perceived pettiness toward the Atlanta Falcons. They analyze the upcoming SEC Media Days, focusing on Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs and the high expectations for Texas and LSU. The discussion also covers the Atlanta Braves' current struggles, specifically Austin Riley's performance and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s rehab assignment progress. 01:50 - LeBron James Free Agency 04:50 - Belichick and Petrino Critique 08:00 - SEC Media Days Preview 11:20 - LSU and SEC Schedules 17:15 - Braves Midseason Performance Review 21:25 - LeBron and Pat Riley 26:15 - Atlanta Nightlife and Abe 32:45 - Three Strikes Discussion

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell analyze Austin Riley's significant batting slump and the Braves' urgent need for production from third base. They also explore potential free agency landing spots for LeBron James and discuss the reported physical altercation between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. 01:00 - Acuña Return and MLB Update 03:27 - Austin Riley's Batting Struggles 06:53 - LeBron James Free Agency Rumors 10:12 - Adebayo and Herro Altercation

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Bijan Robinson's future with the Atlanta Falcons, Ronald Acuna having immense pressure on him upon his return, MLB Labor talks, Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves fans, ACC Media Days and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike discuss the Falcons' potential to reach the Super Bowl within the next three years. They weigh in on Austin Riley's hitting slump and what it means for the Braves' postseason success. Additionally, they explore the lack of intensity in Atlanta's professional sports teams compared to fierce competitors in the NFL and NBA. 01:50 - MARTA and Downtown Parking 04:55 - Falcons Super Bowl Window 09:23 - NFL News and Notes 18:25 - Austin Riley Offensive Struggles 24:00 - Braves Pitching Rotation Depth 29:45 - International Basketball Talent Rise 35:15 - Atlanta Sports Edge Deficit 38:50 - Tech vs. Colorado Betting

Carl and Mike get back into Braves talk as they discuss if Austin Riley will start hitting once the season resumes on Friday as Carl explains why he believes the third baseman needs to start playing like the back of his baseball card or "things are not going to work out this season" the way fans are hoping for.

In the 1st hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell discuss the Falcons' outlook and predict a Super Bowl appearance within the next three years. They break down the Braves' offensive struggles, focusing specifically on the lack of production from Austin Riley and the upcoming rotation challenges. The conversation also explores the need for more trash talkers in Atlanta sports and the growth of international basketball talent. 02:16 - Atlanta Sports Psyche and Trauma 06:21 - Falcons Quarterback Future Debate 09:39 - NFL Franchise Tags and Ownership 14:22 - Austin Riley Offensive Struggles 22:41 - Braves Pitching and Deadline Strategy 29:41 - NBA Academy and Trash Talkers 39:33 - Georgia Tech vs. Colorado Preview

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Bijan Robinson's future with the Atlanta Falcons, Ronald Acuna having immense pressure on him upon his return, MLB Labor talks, Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves fans, ACC Media Days and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Austin Riley not making the Braves playoff roster if the playoffs were to start today, potentiall MLB Work Stoppage, what MLB can learn from the World Cup experience in the U.S., Drake London, the Falcons and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck & Chernoff were joined by The Atlanta Braves Beat Writer for The Athletic, Jesus Cano, who talked about Ronald Acuna, Austin Riley, Robert Suarez and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck & Chernoff were joined by The Atlanta Braves Beat Writer for The Athletic, Jesus Cano, who talked about Ronald Acuna, Austin Riley, Robert Suarez and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Austin Riley not making the Braves playoff roster if the playoffs were to start today, potentiall MLB Work Stoppage, what MLB can learn from the World Cup experience in the U.S., Drake London, the Falcons and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steak and Drew Butler evaluate the Atlanta Braves' performance at the All-Star break, highlighting concerns about the starting rotation and Austin Riley's offensive struggles. They pivot to the Three Strikes segment to field listener calls regarding summer travel and financial regrets. Additionally, the conversation covers Dan Patrick's critique of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Dana White's frustration with UFC production gaffes. 01:24 - Braves Midseason Review 05:57 - Three Strikes Questions 07:10 - Things Learned Segment

The Braves & Cardinals are the second game of Apple's “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheader tonight on Apple TV. Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs & Tricia Whitaker will be on the call and Ryan joins us to set the scene in St. Louis. -Austin Riley's struggles -Trade deadline movers -Baseball's collective bargaining situation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Mets suffered a crushing corner infield blow as breakout third baseman Mark Vientos was placed on the injured list with a confirmed hand fracture. Corey Pieper breaks down a seismic wave of injury updates, massive impact rookie activations, high-strikeout pitching performances, and the latest FanDuel Bet of the Day. The injury bug continues to drastically alter fantasy rosters as Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez lands on the injured list with a groin strain, Zack Gelof is managing a new knee injury, and top outfield prospect Owen Caissie is expected to miss two to four weeks with a mild right calf strain. In response to these vacancies, Ryan Waldschmidt has been recalled to the big leagues while Pavin Smith was designated for assignment. On the positive side, massive offensive reinforcements have officially arrived as the Texas Rangers activated rookie sensation Wyatt Langford, and international superstar Munetaka Murakami has been activated to make his highly anticipated impact. Roster managers are also tracking solid rehab progression as Patrick Sandoval threw 4.1 innings of one-run ball and Logan Henderson logged 5.1 frames. An electric daily slate of performances featured elite strikeout upside on the mound. Gavin Williams put together an absolute masterclass with 11 strikeouts over seven brilliant innings, matched by Jesus Luzardo racking up 11 punchouts across seven frames of two-hit ball. Nathan Eovaldi fanned ten batters over six frames, Framber Valdez fired seven innings of one-run ball with nine strikeouts, and Sean Manaea, Trevor Rogers, and Brady Singer turned in high-quality extended outings. Offensively, Tyler Tolbert's teammate Jake Mangum went 4-for-5 out of the leadoff spot, Ben Rice launched two home runs with five RBIs, and Esmerlyn Valdez and Bryan Reynolds hit back-to-back home runs, alongside long balls from Seiya Suzuki, Dominic Canzone, Brice Turang, and Jordan Walker, while Josh Naylor flashed surprising speed with two stolen bases. Conversely, Austin Riley bottomed out with a four-strikeout collar, Elly De La Cruz punched out three times in a hitless night, and starting pitchers Michael Wacha, Drew Rasmussen, Bryce Miller, and Andre Pallante were thoroughly blasted. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment provides critical target analysis for your weekend transaction runs, specifically detailing the long-term value upside of AJ Ewing and Cole Carrigg. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl and Mark criticize WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for canceling a high-profile media appearance, arguing the league needs better accountability to capitalize on its current popularity. They discuss Shohei Ohtani's knee injury and compare the disciplinary approaches of the Lions and Falcons regarding player legal troubles. They also reflect on the decline of the 300-game winner in baseball and Austin Riley's ongoing hitting slump. 01:55 - Soccer and Ohtani News 05:45 - NFL Disciplinary Philosophies Compared 17:45 - Cathy Engelbert Skips Interview 32:10 - Vanishing MLB Pitching Milestones 36:10 - Austin Riley's Batting Slump 39:45 - NBA News and Altercations 42:55 - Fights and McGregor's Return

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Carl and Mark analyze Victor Wembanyama's potential contract discount and the latest NBA trade rumors involving Jonathan Kuminga. They dive into the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation, debating the timing of the Michael Penix Jr. draft pick and the recovery of injured rookies like Malik Nabers. The conversation concludes with a critical look at Austin Riley's offensive struggles and whether his slump warrants a benching during the postseason. 02:36 - Wembanyama Contract Rumors 05:29 - NBA Sign And Trade News 07:12 - NFL Kicker Reliability Debate 09:53 - Penix And Nabers Recovery 15:44 - Falcons QB Roster Debate 22:25 - Kyle Pitts Extension Debate 30:19 - Austin Riley Batting Woes 40:28 - Postseason Benching Debate

In the opening hour of today's show, Carl and Mike discuss the potential of AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson as the next faces of the NBA after impressive Summer League showings. They also debate the contrast in roster management between the Falcons and Lions. 01:00 - NBA Summer League Stars 07:10 - Austin Riley's Struggles 10:38 - NFL Roster Discipline Debate

Carl and Mark discuss the situation the Braves are currently in at the moment with Austin Riley struggling. The team has to continue to play him every day and they won't be able to move him based on his contract.

The Braves & Cardinals are the second game of Apple's “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheader tonight on Apple TV. Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs & Tricia Whitaker will be on the call and Ryan joins us to set the scene in St. Louis. -Austin Riley's struggles -Trade deadline movers -Baseball's collective bargaining situation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Mac and Mike Johnson spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss why Philadelphia Phillies Designated Hitter Kyle Schwarber hasn't been officially announced as a participant in the 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia yet, guys in the Braves bullpen like Dylan Dodd, Danny Young, James Karinchak, and Victor Mederos stepping up in the bullpen yesterday, which players Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos and the Braves could be looking to acquire before the trade deadline, how Grant feels about Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II not making the All-Star team this year, if Braves young shortstop Jim Jarvis is going to be the answer at shortstop for the Braves moving forward over Ha-Seong Kim, and what the next steps are for the Braves when it comes to trying to get third baseman Austin Riley out of his slump at the plate.

HR3 - Michael Penix & Tua Tagovailoa facing last chance to be bonafide franchise QBs In hour three Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Mike Johnson, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to NFL writer for CBS Sports Jared Dubin's list where he ranks all 32 NFL supporting casts by grading play callers, offensive lines, and weapons to see which teams have set their quarterbacks up for ultimate success, talk about Jared ranking the Atlanta Falcons 12th out of 32 and putting them in the ‘Above Average Tier', explain why they think Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa have plenty weapons to thrive this year, continue to react to ESPN gathering a list of voters/reporters to rank their top 10 college football head coaches, and react to Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart being voted the second best Head Coach in college football right now behind Indiana Hoosiers Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti. Then, Ali Mike spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss why Philadelphia Phillies Designated Hitter Kyle Schwarber hasn't been officially announced as a participant in the 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia yet, guys in the Braves bullpen like Dylan Dodd, Danny Young, James Karinchak, and Victor Mederos stepping up in the bullpen yesterday, which players Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos and the Braves could be looking to acquire before the trade deadline, how Grant feels about Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II not making the All-Star team this year, if Braves young shortstop Jim Jarvis is going to be the answer at shortstop for the Braves moving forward over Ha-Seong Kim, and what the next steps are for the Braves when it comes to trying to get third baseman Austin Riley out of his slump at the plate. Finally, to close out hour three The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Mike, Ali, and Madison discuss the U.S. Men's National Team's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Christian Pulisic's injury and the criticism he's gotten after the world cup, and what 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final matchup she would like to see here in Atlanta.

HR2 - Braves badly need Bryce Elder & Austin Riley to return to early season form In hour two Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Mike Johnson, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to NFL writer for CBS Sports Jared Dubin's list where he ranks all 32 NFL supporting casts by grading play callers, offensive lines, and weapons to see which teams have set their quarterbacks up for ultimate success, talk about Jared ranking the Atlanta Falcons 12th out of 32 and putting them in the ‘Above Average Tier', play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it's fair or foul to think that the Atlanta Braves' bad play in the month June cost Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II a spot in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, and more. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how today is national Fry day, talk about how Mike has stopped eating french fries, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday in Pittsburgh 10-5 in the final game of their three game series, talk about the Braves winning the series and taking two out of three games from the Pirates in Pittsburgh despite losing the first game of the series, talk about Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder not having a great start again, and explain why they think Elder is once again proving that his career as a pitcher will be hot and cold.

Dave Garner and Will Cooper covered a wide range of sports topics, beginning with Wimbledon, where they discussed Coco Gauff's semifinal match, the challenges of playing on grass, and previewed the men's semifinals while also debating which current summer sports storyline—the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, or NBA Summer League—will have the biggest lasting impact. The conversation then shifted to the Atlanta Braves, highlighting their 3-0 win over Pittsburgh, concerns about the team's recent struggles despite remaining atop the division, and a detailed discussion of Austin Riley's continued offensive issues and whether mechanical adjustments can revive his season. The second half of the show focused heavily on high school football, as Will Cooper unveiled preseason projections from the Cooper Predictor, breaking down playoff odds, region favorites, and expected records for North Georgia teams including North Cobb, Sequoia, River Ridge, Creekview, Woodstock, Gilmer, Pickens, Fannin County, North Murray, and Sonoraville, while explaining how strength of schedule and the GHSA power rankings influence playoff probabilities. Overall, the show mixed current sports headlines with in-depth Braves analysis and an early look at the upcoming high school football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Garner and Will Cooper covered a wide range of sports topics, beginning with Wimbledon, where they discussed Coco Gauff's semifinal match, the challenges of playing on grass, and previewed the men's semifinals while also debating which current summer sports storyline—the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, or NBA Summer League—will have the biggest lasting impact. The conversation then shifted to the Atlanta Braves, highlighting their 3-0 win over Pittsburgh, concerns about the team's recent struggles despite remaining atop the division, and a detailed discussion of Austin Riley's continued offensive issues and whether mechanical adjustments can revive his season. The second half of the show focused heavily on high school football, as Will Cooper unveiled preseason projections from the Cooper Predictor, breaking down playoff odds, region favorites, and expected records for North Georgia teams including North Cobb, Sequoia, River Ridge, Creekview, Woodstock, Gilmer, Pickens, Fannin County, North Murray, and Sonoraville, while explaining how strength of schedule and the GHSA power rankings influence playoff probabilities. Overall, the show mixed current sports headlines with in-depth Braves analysis and an early look at the upcoming high school football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Braves loss to the Mets last night, Buster Olney, Chipper Jones, Austin Riley, Mauricio Dubon, USMNT, the World Cup, Belgium, Waffles, the Hawks, NBA Summer League, Big 12 Media Days, the SEC and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chipper fills us in on some of the Braves hitting struggles and talks some serious NASCAR as w he has a big weekend ahead. Chipper will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta Motor Speedway) this Sunday night, July 12. His biggest responsibility is getting the race started with the command: “Drivers Start Your Engines”. He will also be recognised in the Drivers Meeting and be introduced on the pre race stage during driver introductions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braves legend Chipper Jones discusses his role as Grand Marshal for the upcoming NASCAR race and provides a deep dive into fixing Austin Riley's swing. They also cover the latest NFL news, including Brandon Aiyuk's social media drama and the controversial decision to pull Eury Pérez from a perfect game. Additionally, they react to the news of veteran MLB umpires retiring due to the implementation of new technology. 01:50 - Chipper Jones Guest Preview 08:42 - NFL No Huddle Update 15:29 - Chipper Jones Joins 19:16 - Braves Offensive Analysis 24:38 - Guy's Trip Discussion 30:53 - MLB Umpire Buyouts 35:21 - Back Page News 39:55 - NFL Drama & Roster

Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney play a game of “Trend or Blip,” looking at the Marlins, Rays and Rangers. Then, they discuss why Aaron Judge is the rising tide that lifts all boats for the Yankees, the most obvious trade-deadline match, how bad is this American League — historically speaking, and more on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s slog of a season. Then, Buster talks to longtime pro Rick Monday about snatching the American flag from field-invading protesters in 1976. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. And finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:01 Hembo 4:13 Blip or Trend: Marlins 5:28 Blip or Trend: Yankees 7:10 Blip or Trend: Rays 9:16 Blip or Trend: Rangers 10:19 Blip or Trend: Cubs 11:39 Yankees sorely miss Aaron Judge 13:39 What happened to Austin Riley? 17:39 Bo Bichette back to Toronto? 25:50 Historically bad American League 28:50 Rick Monday saves the American flag 43:07 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 44:33 Bleacher Tweets: PCA vs. Shohei Ohtani EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney play a game of “Trend or Blip,” looking at the Marlins, Rays and Rangers. Then, they discuss why Aaron Judge is the rising tide that lifts all boats for the Yankees, the most obvious trade-deadline match, how bad is this American League — historically speaking, and more on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s slog of a season. Then, Buster talks to longtime pro Rick Monday about snatching the American flag from field-invading protesters in 1976. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. And finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:01 Hembo 4:13 Blip or Trend: Marlins 5:28 Blip or Trend: Yankees 7:10 Blip or Trend: Rays 9:16 Blip or Trend: Rangers 10:19 Blip or Trend: Cubs 11:39 Yankees sorely miss Aaron Judge 13:39 What happened to Austin Riley? 17:39 Bo Bichette back to Toronto? 25:50 Historically bad American League 28:50 Rick Monday saves the American flag 43:07 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 44:33 Bleacher Tweets: PCA vs. Shohei Ohtani EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices