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

Carl and Mike analyze the Falcons' quarterback development and the impact of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury on the Braves. They critique Joey McGuire's controversial defense of a Texas Tech gambling scandal and interview Grant McAuley regarding upcoming roster moves in Atlanta. The discussion also features a look at the NBA Finals and a debate on LeBron James' legacy. 01:20 - Falcons Home Ticket Debate 04:28 - Van Pelt on Quarterbacks 08:50 - Shared Brownie A La Mode 14:05 - Grant McAuley on Acuña 17:10 - Acuña's Injury Roster Impact 25:35 - Braves Pitching Roster Moves 29:55 - McGuire's Gambling Defense 34:15 - Knicks Spurs Finals Analysis 39:55 - LeBron's GOAT Status

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including Ronald Acuna Jr. dealing with another injury and the impact it has on their roster.

We hear from Drake London, as he discusses the quarterback situation and his growth within the offensive scheme after signing a massive extension. Grant McAuley provides insights into the Braves' pitching depth and upcoming series against the White Sox. They also analyze the controversial gambling case involving Brendan Sorsby and the state of college sports integrity. 01:49 - Quarterback Footwork Training 07:20 - NFL Team Culture Analysis 11:46 - Van Pelt's Coaching Philosophy 15:00 - Grant McAuley Braves Update 19:55 - Braves Pitching Injury Report 23:35 - White Sox Series Preview 28:05 - Sorsby Gambling Controversy 36:10 - Knicks Vs Spurs Analysis 40:25 - Stephon Castle Hawks Debate 43:45 - Browns Quarterback Reps Debate

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and walt Weiss' ability to 'press all the right buttons' that lead to wins.

The Atlanta Braves closed out an impressive homestand with a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, improving their MLB-best record to 45-21. Grant McAuley catches you up on all the biggest stories for Atlanta, including one of the biggest strengths of the team this season -- their much-improved bench. The group of Mauricio Dubón, Jorge Mateo and Dominic Smith have led a group of reserves that has allowed manager Walt Weiss to have considerable options in the lineup and the late innings. You'll hear from Smith, who changed the Braves' plans for the designated hitter spot by becoming one of the most productive bats on the team. Special guest David Justice shares his stories and memories from the 1995 World Series, his game-winning home run, the 1990s Braves' rise to perennial contender, and what it meant to play for Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox. It's a collection of stories you don't want to miss. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why there is not reasoon for concern with Chris Sales outing

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

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

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including the potential return of Drake Baldwin.

With the Atlanta Braves already off to one of their hottest starts in franchise history, former MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. provided even more reason for optimism with a torrid road trip as Atlanta took series in both Boston and Cincinnati to become the first team to 40 wins this season. Grant McAuley breaks down the resurgence of Acuña, which felt like a matter of time after a sluggish start, and the other key factors for the Braves offensive exploits. Is center fielder Michael Harris II finally ascending to the next level? When will Austin Riley be back to his regularly scheduled mashing? Can Jorge Mateo help solve the shortstop need while Ha-Seong Kim gets up to speed? And has Dylan Lee gone from one of the most unheralded relievers to one of the best in the game? All of that plus a visit with Scott Coleman of Hammer Territory to discuss Acuña's hot hitting, the Braves offensive turnaround, the value versatility is having on the Atlanta roster, how the pitching staff could get even better as it gets healthier and more. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including Ronald Acuna Jr. needing to get that grand slam to hopefully help him get on a tear.

Carl and Mike analyze the Falcons' quarterback dynamics and whether Michael Penix Jr. needs preseason snaps to challenge Kirk Cousins. They also welcome Grant McAuley to discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.'s resurgence and the potential for a future MLB salary cap. 01:50 - Falcons Quarterback Competition Debate 06:11 - Stefanski on Quarterback Leadership 09:46 - Evaluating Falcons Backfield Roles 14:39 - Grant McAuley Braves Update 17:39 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Breakdown 21:26 - MLB Salary Cap Discussion 26:26 - Baseball Labor Relations Talk 32:30 - Jaxson Dart Media Comments 35:06 - Brendan Sorsby Gambling Investigation

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about who has been the Braves MVP so far, the comments from Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski, Grant McAuley joins to chat Braves, and the AMA.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about what he thinks is a fair assessment of the Braves after Memorial Day, having no update yet on Drake Baldwin, who he views as the Braves MVP so far, the struggles of Ronald Acuna right now, and the home runs that Spencer Strider is giving up in recent outings.

Dukes and Bell analyze Tua Tagovailoa's approach to learning a new system and his perspective on competing with Michael Penix Jr. They welcome Grant McAuley to discuss Michael Harris II's development and the Braves' rotation strength. The conversation also explores Kirby Smart's comments on college football rules and recent Hawks organizational updates. 01:50 - Tua vs Michael Penix Jr. 06:02 - Tua's Team Player Mentality 10:20 - Falcons Injury Rehab Updates 15:05 - Grant McAuley on Braves 19:15 - Braves Pitching Slump Analysis 25:45 - SEC Meetings and Kirby Smart 32:30 - College Football Rule Changes 37:44 - Hawks and OG Anunoby 41:55 - Kendrick Perkins AAU Incident

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

Carl and Mike reflect on the passing of Braves legend Bob Horner and his significant influence on Atlanta sports history. They dive into the current Falcons coaching dynamics and the physical progress of quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Grant McAuley joins the conversation to provide injury updates for the Braves' pitching rotation before their series against the Red Sox. 01:20 - Legacy of Bob Horner 05:15 - Quarterback Battle Dynamics 10:30 - Coaching Staff Experience 14:35 - Grant McAuley Joins 18:05 - Braves Pitching Injuries 24:05 - Red Sox Series Preview 28:45 - Brendan Sorsby Eligibility 32:45 - Hawks Superstar Search 37:10 - James Harden's Struggles

Grant McAuley joins the program to reflect on the life and legacy of Braves legend Bob Horner following his passing at age 68. They also examine the recent series loss to the Nationals, provide injury updates on several key pitchers, and preview the upcoming matchup against the Boston Red Sox. 01:00 - Remembering Legend Bob Horner 03:38 - Weekend Series Recap 04:48 - Pitching Injury Timelines 08:26 - Braves Offensive Struggles 12:06 - Red Sox Series Preview

The Atlanta Braves reached the Memorial Day checkpoint with the best record in Major League Baseball, combining one of the best offenses in the game with one of the best pitching staffs around. Grant McAuley will size up the key trends and contributors to Atlanta's incredible start over the first third of the season and discuss some of the injury news that may shape the months ahead. You'll also hear from Walt Weiss as he discusses various big stories from the week that was, including the differences he sees year-over-year and the loss of Drake Baldwin to the injured list with an oblique strain. Mauricio Dubon has been one of the big reasons for the Braves' success thus far. Grant caught up with the super-utility man to discuss his unique versatility and how he's fitting into his new team. Meanwhile, we go down on the farm to discuss some of Atlanta's most exciting young players, headlined by breakout performances from Tate Southisene and Eric Hartman. Gaurav Vedak of Battery Power joins the show to talk some Braves prospects. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

John is joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including the latest injury updates.

Abe and Mike evaluate Chris Sale's elite performance for the Braves and Matt Ryan's leadership message to Falcons rookies. They also discuss Dominic Smith's marathon at-bat with Grant McAuley and process sudden breaking news regarding a NASCAR champion. 01:20 - Tequila and Kiffin Debate 05:10 - Falcons Leadership Updates 13:07 - Chris Sale's Brilliance 17:48 - Dominic Smith's Surge 22:20 - MLB and Practice News 29:40 - Kyle Busch News

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they picked up a big win over the Marlins with Chris Sale Dialed in".

Grant McAuley provides insight into the Atlanta Braves' decision to part ways with Aaron Bummer and explains the ongoing injury concerns for Joe Jiménez. He also discusses the roster strain at the catcher position and the impact of Ronald Acuña Jr. returning to the lineup. 01:11 - Grant McCauley Joins 04:55 - Joe Jiménez Update 06:18 - Braves Catcher Crisis 09:26 - Ha-Seong Kim Outlook

Mike and Abe welcome Joe Patrick to analyze the early impressions of Michael Penix Jr. at Falcons OTAs and how his arm talent compares to Tua Tagovailoa. Grant McAuley shares updates on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return and the impact of Drake Baldwin's injury on the Braves. They also provide live coverage of flash flooding in Atlanta and discuss Aaron Rodgers' retirement comments. 02:11 - Joe Patrick on Falcons OTAs 06:51 - Penix and Tua Competition 11:15 - Jalen Walker Defensive Outlook 15:15 - Grant McAuley on the Braves 28:23 - Aaron Rodgers Retirement Talk 32:28 - Traffic Report 37:52 - NBA Playoff Analysis 42:00 - Atlanta United Cup Loss

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and the importance of the return of Ronald Acuna Jr. now that Drake Baldwin

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including Drake Baldwin being placed on the 10-day IL and Ronald Acuna Jr. returning to the Braves lineup.

The Atlanta Braves continue to reign as MLB's best team to open the 2026 season. While they've had to navigate pitching injuries, the club's offensive turnaround is the driving force behind their early season success. Grant McAuley visits with some of the Braves to size up the work of hitting coach Tim Hyers and his staff which has been instrumental in the club's improvement. You'll hear from Michael Harris II, Austin Riley and Walt Weiss as well as a special interview with Tim Hyers. That and more as we reflect on the week that was for Atlanta. Also on this episode of From The Diamond, we'll size up the injury status of numerous key players and when they could be back to help the club. Also, a special visit with Braves great Javy Lopez, the catcher throughout the team's run of success in the 1990s. He shares a story about he 1992 NLCS that you won't want to miss. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Mike Bell and Abe analyze Michael Penix Jr. at Falcons OTAs and discuss the team's quarterback competition. They also talk with Grant McAuley about the Braves' recent success against the Red Sox and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s imminent return. 01:50 - Intro and Personal Stories 04:42 - Michael Penix Jr. OTAs 10:13 - Sidebars and Clarence Carter 17:40 - Grant McAuley Braves Recap 24:56 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Status 29:50 - Falcons QB Competition Debate 38:51 - NBA and NHL Discussion 43:57 - Mike's Indy 500 Preview

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they picked up another series win.

Mike and Abe discuss how the Falcons' early schedule might create a natural window for Michael Penix Jr. to eventually step in for Kirk Cousins. They also catch up with Grant McAuley to analyze the Braves' rotation depth and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s recovery progress. The segment wraps up with a look at the PGA Championship leaderboard and a debate over the cost of aerial banner advertising. 01:20 - Abe Gordon Joins 02:48 - Falcons QB Successor Plan 07:40 - Falcons Schedule Skits 12:50 - Braves Rotation Analysis 17:40 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Return 25:30 - Traffic Report 30:40 - Falcons Marketing Debate 36:55 - PGA Championship Update

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

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss if Grant thinks Atlanta Braves Manager Walt Weiss or Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos deserves more credit for the Braves success so far this season, what Grant expects to see tonight from Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider against the Boston Red Sox after having an up and down season debut against the Colorado Rockies and then a really good second start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who Grant thinks is the Braves most important player besides Matt Olson, if Grant thinks the Braves could make a trade at or before the trade deadline to get another catcher with Sean Murphy set to miss at least the next two months, how Walt Weiss has been able to take what most people thought was a thin starting pitching rotation and turn it into an effective six man rotation, and the Braves using pitcher Didier Fuentes in a similar way they used Max Fried when Max was first getting adjusted as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.

HR3 - Falcons will face many high profile QBs for multiple weeks in a row this season In hour three Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to and give their thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons 2026-27 schedule release video, continue to react to and give their thoughts on the Falcons 2026-27 schedule, and discuss who they think will be the toughest quarterback the Falcons will face in the first four weeks of the season. Then, Ali, Mike, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss if Grant thinks Atlanta Braves Manager Walt Weiss or Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos deserves more credit for the Braves success so far this season, what Grant expects to see tonight from Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider against the Boston Red Sox after having an up and down season debut against the Colorado Rockies and then a really good second start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who Grant thinks is the Braves most important player besides Matt Olson, if Grant thinks the Braves could make a trade at or before the trade deadline to get another catcher with Sean Murphy set to miss at least the next two months, how Walt Weiss has been able to take what most people thought was a thin starting pitching rotation and turn it into an effective six man rotation, and the Braves using pitcher Didier Fuentes in a similar way they used Max Fried when Max was first getting adjusted as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the news that the NFL will not be reviewing teams' schedule release videos for jokes surrounding New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel and former Senior NFL reporter for the Athletic Dianna Russini whose alleged relationship has been quite the topic of discussion since photos of them together in Arizona ahead of the league's annual owners' meetings were leaked last month, explain why they think the NFL was never going to stop teams for mentioning Vrabel and Russini if they wanted to, and then out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why the season they are having has a "special feel".

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell analyze rumored matchups for the Atlanta Falcons following several schedule leaks ahead of the official release. They also chat with Grant McAuley about the Braves' resourceful depth and provide updates on Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Championship. 01:20 - Falcons Schedule Leaks 05:15 - Rumored Falcons Matchups 09:50 - Confidence In Team 14:45 - PGA Championship Update 18:13 - Grant McAuley Interview 23:30 - Georgia Transfer Arrested 28:55 - Arkansas Tennis Reinstated 35:45 - SEC Football Stigma 39:15 - Vanderbilt Recruiting Success

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about if Austin Riley is starting to come out of his slump, what changes for Drake Baldwin with Sean Murphy out again for an extended time, if re-acquiring Jonah Heim is an option, the variety of roles that Mauricio Dubon can play, why the team keeps getting picked off, when we might see the return of Ronald Acuna, and what Bobby Cox meant to him.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about what the Braves are doing to honor Bobby Cox, Grant McAuley joins the show to talk Braves, and the AMA.

Grant McAuley joins the conversation to discuss the emergence of pitching prospect Didier Fuentes and the recovery progress of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Max Fried. They also weigh in on the NFL's international expansion and recent technology issues involving Waymo vehicles in Atlanta. 01:37 - NFL International Expansion Debate 05:33 - Michael Penix Jr. Video Analysis 14:03 - Didier Fuentes Prospect Analysis 20:21 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Injury Update 26:55 - Cyber Security and Waymo Recalls 32:39 - Max Fried Elbow Injury Concerns 37:01 - NFL Schedule Release Preview 40:12 - Wembanyama's Dominance and Soccer Talk

Grant McAuley evaluates the Braves' starting rotation and the development of young pitchers like Daysbel Hernández. He also provides updates on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s hamstring recovery and Austin Riley's improved swing selection. 01:00 - Braves Rotation Analysis 04:37 - Austin Riley's Swing 08:27 - Ronald Acuña Update 10:26 - MLB Challenge System

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including Sean Murphy set to be out at least eight weeks after just returning to the Braves lineup last week.

Carl and Mike discuss the Falcons' upcoming international game in Madrid and the decision to exclude quarterbacks from the promotional materials. They explore Michael Penix Jr.'s reputation and injury history before talking with Grant McAuley about Sean Murphy's eight-week absence for the Braves. The conversation also covers the Falcons' strength of schedule and the latest updates in college football and the NBA. 01:50 - Falcons Facing Bengals In Madrid 08:00 - Sean Murphy Sidelined Eight Weeks 17:18 - Grant McAuley Braves Injury Report 31:08 - Falcons Schedule Strength Analysis 42:42 - College Football and NBA News

The Atlanta Braves organization mourns the loss of another franchise icon as legendary manager Bobby Cox passed away just three days after longtime owner Ted Turner. Grant McAuley will reflect on the life and legacy of Bobby Cox, sharing interviews and reactions from some of the men who knew him best. While the team was dealing with that tragic news, it did not stop them from closing out a nine-game road trip by taking just their second series in Dodger Stadium since 2013. We'll discuss all of the key plays, players and trends that are fueling Atlanta's hot start. Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves joins the show to discuss the standout players who are powering the Braves offensive success and some ways the team could actually level up as the season plays out. All of that and more on this edition of From The Diamond. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley to preview the Braves series with the Dodgers

Mike Johnson and Ali Mac spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss where the Braves would be without Ted Turner, the Braves playing the Dodgers at the right time and facing the backend of their starting pitching rotation, what adjustments Grant thinks Spencer Strider will make in his second start of the season tomorrow night against the Dodgers, how important it is for the Braves to win this series against the Dodgers with the red hot Chicago Cubs coming to Atlanta for a three game series next week, when Grant thinks the Braves will be able to be at full strength this season, and why the Braves have been picked off at first base more than usual this season.

HR3 - This series between Braves & Dodgers feels different than ones in recent years In hour three Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Dylan Mathews quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have officially signed wide receiver Zachariah Branch, linebacker Kendal Daniels, linebacker Harold Perkins and offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa to their rookie contracts, continue to react to the Falcons also officially signing 14 undrafted free agents yesterday, continue to react to the news that the Falcons have also signed cornerback and former Falcon Darren Hall, react to the Indianapolis Colts releasing veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II, talk about if Moore is someone the Falcons could pursue, explain why they think the Falcons signing Moore II is unlikely after drafting Avieon Terrell, talk about Falcons rookie minicamp starting today, and Mike explains what an NFL rookie minicamp is like. Then Mike and Ali Mac spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss where the Braves would be without Ted Turner, the Braves playing the Dodgers at the right time and facing the backend of their starting pitching rotation, what adjustments Grant thinks Spencer Strider will make in his second start of the season tomorrow night against the Dodgers, how important it is for the Braves to win this series against the Dodgers with the red hot Chicago Cubs coming to Atlanta for a three game series next week, when Grant thinks the Braves will be able to be at full strength this season, and why the Braves have been picked off at first base more than usual this season. The Morning Shift crew also talks about when the best time to go swimming is, and then closes out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

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

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about what's different for Bryce Elder this season, what we can glean from the team calling up Jim Jarvis, the consistency that Matt Olson is showing right now, and the loss of Ted Turner.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about if the Celtics would part with Jaylen Brown, the Braves going for another series win today, the passing of Ted Turner, Grant McAuley stops by the show, and the AMA.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why Matt Olson deserves more credit for how he has stepped in after the team moved on from Freddie Freeman.