Podcast appearances and mentions of grant mcauley

Braves insider Grant McAuley joins Andy and Randy to talk about the retirement of Manager Brian Snitker, and where the Braves should go from here.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Dylan, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss the Brian Snitker news happening on his birthday, what it was like being at the Brian Snitker press conference yesterday, how much Grant thinks Brian Snitker and Alex Anthopoulos actually talked about if Snitker was going to come back next season or not during this past season, who Grant thinks the Braves could be looking to be their next manager, what's the one trait Grant thinks the Braves' next manager needs, and when he expects the Braves to make a decision and hire their next manager

HR3 - Braves probably will hire next manager sooner rather than later In hour three Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about how they feel about Pro Football Focus, how they feel about PFF Grades, who they want to see as the next manager of the Atlanta Braves, and what cities they want to visit in the Wake Up Call! Then, Mike and Ali spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss the Brian Snitker news happening on his birthday, what it was like being at the Brian Snitker press conference yesterday, how much Grant thinks Brian Snitker and Alex Anthopoulos actually talked about if Snitker was going to come back next season or not during this past season, who Grant thinks the Braves could be looking to be their next manager, what's the one trait Grant thinks the Braves' next manager needs, and when he expects the Braves to make a decision and hire their next manager. Finally, The Morning Shift crew gives out their first quarter grades to the Atlanta Falcons' tight end room, and then closes out hour three by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in The Life of Squid, featuring Dylan Mathews!

Grant McAuley discusses the final week of the regular season for the Atlanta Braves, who will miss the postseason for the first time since 2017 and enter the winter looking to reinforce their roster with impactful moves. As the Braves put the finishing touches on 2025, they have already set franchise records for most pitchers and most starting pitchers used in a single-season. We will dissect a few of the things that went right and some that need to get healthy in order to have the team where it wants to be by spring training. You'll also hear from various teammates of Charlie Morton, who reflect on the impact of the 18-year veteran as a presumably calls it a career on Sunday. Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Bryce Elder and Pierce Johnson all share their insights and memories of Morton, who rejoined the Braves this week to make his final appearance on the mound in the regular season finale. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on the weekend throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss how well the Braves are playing of late and why despite it being a losing season, the Braves play of late provides optimism for the 2026 season.

In the final hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. Grant McAuley joins to tie a bow on the Braves 2025 season, and why there should optimism for 2026.

As the Atlanta Braves put the finishing touches on a challenging 2025 season, how much impact will performance in the month of September influence their winter plans? Grant McAuley dives into that and sizes up some of the top performances for Atlanta down the stretch. In what can only be described as important offseason for Alex Anthopoulos, you'll hear from the Atlanta GM on a variety of topics. Plus, what should Atlanta be shopping for this winter to complete a revamped pitching staff? And is Raisel Iglesias making a case to return in 2026? You'll also hear from third baseman Austin Riley, who discusses the severity of his injury and surgery, disappointment of the 2025 performance, and what he needs to do to get back to his slugging ways. And Drake Baldwin's chase for Rookie of the Year may not feel like a sure thing, but recent history suggests the young catcher's chances are better than you might realize. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on the weekend throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Braves insider Grant McAuley hopped on with The Morning Shift to discuss the late-rise of the team as they have nothing left to play for this season.

We kicked off the final hour with a Falcons-themed Wake Up Call. How are fans feeling about the Falcons and the state of this offense right now. We heard from listeners on their thoughts. Braves insider Grant McAuley then joined the show to dig into the recent success of this squad as we close the season. We wrapped the show with some more Falcons discourse before finishing with a Life of Squid.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves

HR3 - Gunner Stockton has proven himself in practice, but he's got to do it in a game In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with the Co-Owner and Publisher of Dawgs HQ and Co-Host of The Steakhouse, Rusty Mansell! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Rusty discuss if a Georgia Tech win over Clemson or a Georgia loss to Tennessee would be a bigger deal this Saturday, if Rusty is nervous about Georgia's game with Tennessee on Saturday, how Mississippi State Head Football Coach Jeff Lebby has managed to turn around the Mississippi State football program, how Georgia fans are feeling about Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, how Rusty is feeling about Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton right now, if Georgia is good enough on the offensive line and at the running back position to beat Tennessee on Saturday, who the guy for Georgia is that's set to breakout this season, and how Rusty feels about the proposed new transfer portal window. Then, The Morning Shift crew previews the Atlanta Falcons' week two matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, and discusses which matchups they think will be most important when talking about the Falcons' offense taking on the Vikings' defense. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour three by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss Brian Snitker's comments about possibly retiring at the end of the season, if Grant thinks Braves' catcher Sean Murphy would still be playing if the Braves were in a pennant race, how Grant thinks the situation between Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez and catcher César Salazar played out in the Astros' clubhouse, if the Framber Valdez and César Salazar situation is too serious to handle in Kangaroo court, what Grant thinks Braves' General Manager Alex Anthopoulos means when he says he's going to address the starting rotation this offseason, and why Grant thinks Spencer Strider shaved.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss Brian Snitker's comments about possibly retiring at the end of the season, if Grant thinks Braves' catcher Sean Murphy would still be playing if the Braves were in a pennant race, how Grant thinks the situation between Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez and catcher César Salazar played out in the Astros' clubhouse, if the Framber Valdez and César Salazar situation is too serious to handle in Kangaroo court, what Grant thinks Braves' General Manager Alex Anthopoulos means when he says he's going to address the starting rotation this offseason, and why Grant thinks Spencer Strider shaved.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest Braves headlines.

Brad Rowland hosts Episode 263 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, and he is joined by Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) of 92.9 The Game and From The Diamond. Topics include a losing series for the Atlanta Braves against the Seattle Mariners, the bizarre saga of Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting 6th and 7th in the lineup on back-to-back days, Grant's thoughts on the lost 2025 season, the arrival of Ha-Seong Kim, the struggles of Sean Murphy, the future of Spencer Strider, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant McAuley jumped on with The Morning Shift to discuss what he's from the Braves during their road trip. The team has made ahead of the final month of the season and where they stand before the season ends.

The Morning Shift kicked off their final hour with a Life of Squid! What happens when a big yacht sinks? We also hit a Wake Up Call to talk about some legends we grew up with. Grant McAuley also jumped on with The Morning Shift to discuss what he's from the Braves during their road trip. The team has made ahead of the final month of the season and where they stand before the season ends. We wrapped the show with a Falcons marketing discussion with VP Shannon Joyner.

The Atlanta Braves were able to add an important piece back into their rotation as they play out the string on the 2025 season. Grant McAuley discusses some of the biggest stories from the week that was for the Braves, including Sale's return, Spencer Strider's positive steps, the dominance of rookie Hurston Waldrep, some reasons for optimism for the present and future of the offense, and much more. Special guest Ryan Spilborghs of Apple TV and SiriusXM joins to break down the Braves rough going in 2025, their weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber's history making four-homer game and his case for National League MVP. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on the weekend throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves weekend and the surprising pitching they are getting from Hurston Waldrep

In the final hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. We chat with Grant McAuley in Around the Yard,

Braves insider Grant McAuley chats with Andy and Randy about the emergence of Hurston Waldrep, and the 2026 schedule release.

In hour 2 Andy and Randy bring you an NFL No Huddle as rosters have been cut for all 32, and the guys talk to Braves insider Grant McAuley.

In the final hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report, as we chat with ESPN's Marc Raimondi on the Falcons 53 man roster announcement. Grant McAuley joins in Around the Yard.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss Spencer Strider's outing on Monday and how the Braves should address Ozzie Albies this offseason.

The Atlanta Braves continue to battle the injury issues that have plagued them all season, but have at least seen some encouraging results in the month of August. Grant McAuley breaks down the stories of the week for the Braves, who finished off a 3-3 home stand and now get set for a 10-game road trip. While Chris Sale is readying to return to the Braves, a trio of players were officially ruled out for the remainder of the season. Third baseman Austin Riley underwent season-ending surgery while injured starters Spencer Schwellenbach and Reynaldo Lopez were ruled out from appearing in another game in 2025. You'll also hear some conversations with various Braves from the week that was. Schwellenbach provides an update on his progress in rehabbing from the fractured elbow. Joey Wentz shares what it's been like to get second life in rotation as a big leaguer. Newcomers Cal Quantrill and Jake Fraley discuss joining Atlanta and where they fit on the roster. All of that and a visit with Dan Hayes of The Athletic, who joins to break down Minnesota Twins ownership's decision not to sell the team and what it means for the future of the club. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss Austin Riley now being out for the rest of the season after getting sports hernia surgery, if Grant thinks Hurston Waldrep can have a longer career than Paul Skenes because of the way he pitches, if Grant thinks the Braves can and should bring back Raisel Iglesias next season, if Grant thinks there's any chance that Manager Brian Snitker won't retire at the end of this season, Jurickson Profar still showing off his power swing even after his 80-game PED suspension, and the Braves needing to keep Ozzie Albies and pick up his club option.

HR3 - Falcons have tough decisions to make at CB & WR after tonight's game In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on if Elijah Wilkinson should play in the Falcons' final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys tonight, and the SEC moving to a nine game conference schedule in the Wake Up Call! Then, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss Austin Riley now being out for the rest of the season after getting sports hernia surgery, if Grant thinks Hurston Waldrep can have a longer career than Paul Skenes because of the way he pitches, if Grant thinks the Braves can and should bring back Raisel Iglesias next season, if Grant thinks there's any chance that Manager Brian Snitker won't retire at the end of this season, Jurickson Profar still showing off his power swing even after his 80-game PED suspension, and the Braves needing to keep Ozzie Albies and pick up his club option. Mike, Ali, and Beau also let you hear some funny audio of Matt Leinart reacting to what Alexa had to say about him after his son asked Alexa who he is, react to it, give you their final thoughts on the Falcons final preseason game tonight against the Dallas Cowboys, explain why they think that the Falcons' backup center spot is a position that still could be for the taking, and then close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

In hour 3 Andy and Randy get back in to Falcons preseason game 3, and chat with Braves insider Grant McAuley about rest of season for Braves, and how this team is still playing exciting football.

Andy and Randy chat with Braves insider Grant McAuley about what to expect from the Braves rest of season, and the fact that they are still a fun team to watch.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves loss to the White Sox, Michael Harris II continuing to rake at the plate and Spencer Strider's continued struggles on the mound.

In the 4th hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. We chat with Grant McAuley in Around the Yard.

The Atlanta Braves have suddenly started scoring runs. The result has been a run of success and their longest winning streak of the season. Grant McAuley discusses some of the reasons why the Braves are finding some late-season success. There is no hotter hitter in the National League than Michael Harris II, but just how good has he been? On the flip side, while some young arms are making an impression, Spencer Strider is struggling to find consistency. What exactly is going wrong for the former MLB strikeout leader, and can it be fixed? All of that plus the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. and why he should be playing, and injury updates on Chris Sale and Austin Riley. This week's special interviews include a visit with Stephen Tolbert of Hammer Territory to dissect the seasons of Harris and Strider as well as the big winter to come. You'll also hear a conversation with former Braves outfielder Ryan Klesko, who reflects on the 1995 World Series championship. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss when Ronald Acuna Jr. and Chris Sale will be back with the big league club, what has been the formula to the Braves winning six of their last ten games, if this will be Marcell Ozuna's final season with the Braves, how Grant feels about Michael Penix Jr. and other Falcons' starters playing in the preseason, why it seems like the Braves always step up against the Mets no matter how their season is going, and Grant also recaps how his first Atlanta Falcons Radio Network postgame show went last week.

HR3 - Falcons will end up cutting players this year that they relied on last year In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on how many sacks they think the Atlanta Falcons' defense can get this year, and if they can even get close to 50 sacks in the Wake Up Call! Then, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss when Ronald Acuna Jr. and Chris Sale will be back with the big league club, what has been the formula to the Braves winning six of their last ten games, if this will be Marcell Ozuna's final season with the Braves, how Grant feels about Michael Penix Jr. and other Falcons' starters playing in the preseason, why it seems like the Braves always step up against the Mets no matter how their season is going, and Grant also recaps how his first Atlanta Falcons Radio Network postgame show went last week. Beau, Mike, and Ali also give their final thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons' preseason game tonight versus the Tennessee Titans. The Morning Shift crew talks about what they want to see in tonight's game, what position battles they'll be watching out for, and talk about how the Falcons' are going to make some shock cuts this year and will end up cutting players this year that they relied on last year because of the additions they've made and the depth they've built. Finally, Ali, Mike, and Beau close out the show by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

92.9 The Game Braves Insider Grant McAuley joins Andy and Randy to discuss the latest with the Braves.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about Falcons practice, Grant McAuley joins to chat Braves, and the AMA.

Grant McAuley joins in Around the Yard, as the guys debate whether or not Ronald should be brought back off IL.

In the 4th hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. Grant McAuley joins in Around the Yard.

In the 4th hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. We chat with Grant McAuley in Around the Yard.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview the Braves series with the Mets and discuss what will be important to see from the team the rest of the season.

The Atlanta Braves may not be able to climb out of the hole they've dug and make a run this season, but there are still boxes to check before the end of September. Grant McAuley delves into what the Braves can focus on over the final 7 weeks of the season. From getting some key players healthy and back on the field, including Chris Sale and Ronald Acuña Jr., to sizing up some young players who could factor into 2026, there are still things for the Braves to key in on. You'll hear from Sale on his impending return and young gun Hurston Waldrep, who has impressed in two recent appearances. This week's special interviews include a visit with Craig Mish of Sports Grid and FanDuel Sports Florida to discuss the surging Miami Marlins and what this season means for a young club that hopes to be on the rise. We'll also revisit a trade that shocked Braves fans in 1990 as Atlanta legend Dale Murphy explains how he ended up Philadelphia some 35 years ago. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves

In the final hour of tonight's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. Grant McAuley joins in Around the Yard.

Braves insider Grant McAuley joins Andy and Randy to talk about the rest of the 2025 season, including when we may see some superstars return from injury.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including whether or not the Braves should down players like Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuna Jr. as they have dealt with injury.

In the 4th hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. We chat with Grant McAuley in Around the Yard.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss what moves the Braves may be leaning to make once they get into the offseason.

The Atlanta Braves stood idly by at the Trade Deadline. Though they had some chips, the team opted to hold and prepare instead to close out 2025 and reassess this winter. Grant McAuley discusses the lack of movement for Atlanta at the deadline, the onus it places on the winter, and a host of other topics from the week that was – including injuries suffered by Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley, a shining performance from a top pitching prospect pressed into action, some roster shuffling to fortify the rotation and more. You'll hear the comments of Braves GM and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos, who shared his thoughts on the deadline with the media on Thursday. Hammer Territory's Brad Rowland joins the show to break down the deadline fallout in Atlanta, while Scott Braun of Foul Territory helps size up one of the busiest trade weeks in MLB history. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Andy and Randy chat with Braves insider Grant McAuley about expectations for rest of season

In hour 3 Andy and Randy get back in to the Braves and what makes sense for the rest of season, and chat with Braves insider Grant McAuley.

After falling further out of the race following a string of series losses to open the second half, the Atlanta Braves are on track for a 90-loss season. Grant McAuley discusses the continued struggles of the team, the underperformance from the lineup, the crippling injuries to the starting rotation, and a bullpen that is buckling under the pressure of covering too many innings. As Atlanta plays out the string, bigger conversations await on the other side of the trade deadline and over the winter. On a brighter note, the Hall of Fame induction weekend saw five all-time greats immortalized in Cooperstown. You'll hear from each of those men plus an in-depth conversation with Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.