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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.
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.
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 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.
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 how Grant feels about Drake Baldwin's chances to win NL Rookie of The Year, when Grant thinks Chris Sale should be able to return to the big league club, how he feels about the hierarchy of the Braves' bullpen, how Grant reacted to a repo man showing up in his driveway at 3 AM this morning, if Grant has a go to Karaoke song, being ready for a late night doing the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network postgame show, and what Grant is watching for tonight in the Falcons' first preseason game.
HR3 - Important for Falcons to show they've been perfecting their fundamentals tonight In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about what they're watching out for in the Falcons' first preseason game tonight, give a shoutout to their high school football teams, and give their take on whatever else is on their mind 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 how Grant feels about Drake Baldwin's chances to win NL Rookie of The Year, when Grant thinks Chris Sale should be able to return to the big league club, how he feels about the hierarchy of the Braves' bullpen, how Grant reacted to a repo man showing up in his driveway at 3 AM this morning, if Grant has a go to Karaoke song, being ready for a late night doing the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network postgame show, and what Grant is watching for tonight in the Falcons' first preseason game. Ali, Mike, and Beau also recap and react to the Las Vegas Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks ending their preseason game at a 23-23 tie last night. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how Seahawks' rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe seems very comparable to Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Anthony Richardson right now. Finally, Ali, Mike, and Beau close out the show by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!
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.
In the final hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. We chat with Grant McAuley in Around the Yard.
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.
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 the latest on the Braves including Austin Riley heading back to the IL and Grant Holmes opting for non surgery rehab for his elbow.
In the final 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 the Braves and them not being able to move on from Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesias and their matchup with the Reds at Bristol and having at least one marquee starter available.
HR3 - Braves can leave no stone unturned in offseason to ensure bounce back in 2026 In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and ask Falcons Training Camp related questions, give their take on the Braves' minimal trades before yesterday's trade deadline, and give their take on if they think it's okay to wear a jersey of a team that has no involvement in the game they're wearing the jersey to in the Wake Up Call! The Morning Shift crew continues the final hour by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss if Grant was surprised that the Braves didn't do more at the trade deadline, the narrative by some that the Braves should shut down Ronald Acuna Jr. for the rest of the season, if the Braves should try and stop Ronald Acuna Jr. from playing in the winter league after the season, what the Braves should do to recalibrate for the 2026 season, and if Marcell Ozuna's injury has devalued him to the point where the Braves can afford to keep him and re-sign him. Beau, Mike, and Ali also spend some time talking about all things Georgia Bulldogs with Co-Owner and Publisher of Dawgs HQ and Co-Host on The Steakhouse Rusty Mansell, who joined the show live from Athens, Then The Morning Shift crew closes out the show by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!
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 if Grant was surprised that the Braves didn't do more at the trade deadline, the narrative by some that the Braves should shut down Ronald Acuna Jr. for the rest of the season, if the Braves should try and stop Ronald Acuna Jr. from playing in the winter league after the season, what the Braves should do to recalibrate for the 2026 season, and if Marcell Ozuna's injury has devalued him to the point where the Braves can afford to keep him and re-sign him.
In the final hour of today's show, the guys chat with Grant McAuley on the trade deadline in Around the Yard. We hit the Falcons report.
Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why they are likely making a move by the trade deadline and why he does not believe their run with the core players is over despite a down season.
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.
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 the latest on the Braves including the Ronald Acuna Jr. injury scare and how the team moves forward with his utilization
In the final 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 the latest Braves headlines including how close Marcell Ozuna may be from being traded.
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.
In the final hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons Report. We chat with Grant McAuley in Around the Yard as the Braves lose another starting pitcher for the season.
Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves continuing to deal with injuries to their starting pitchers as Grant Holmes went to 60-day IL on Sunday
Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview their matchup tonight with the Rangers and discuss some of the trade speculations surrounding Braves' players.
HR3 - Hard to buy into Kyle Pitts hype until he has bigger impact during regular season Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and ask Falcons Training Camp related questions, and talk about the takeaways they have from day one of Falcons training camp practice in the Wake Up Call! Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how Kyle Pitts' numbers and production will be irrelevant as long as the Falcons are winning. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues the final hour by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss the passing of Hulk Hogan, Jesse Chavez retiring, Jesse Chavez possibly becoming a coach sooner rather than later, what Grant wants to see from the Braves for the rest of the season, if the Braves could be buyers and sellers before the trade deadline, and Michael Harris changing up his batting stance as he continues to try and turn his season around. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to react to day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp practice, give you their top takeaways, let you hear Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris talk about how he's excited to watch the position battles on defense play out, react to what Coach Morris had to say, and talk about how the Falcons had good business like energy on day one of training camp practice. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!
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 the passing of Hulk Hogan, Jesse Chavez retiring, Jesse Chavez possibly becoming a coach sooner rather than later, what Grant wants to see from the Braves for the rest of the season, if the Braves could be buyers and sellers before the trade deadline, and Michael Harris changing up his batting stance as he continues to try and turn his season around.
Andy & Randy kick off the Wednesday "Hump Day" show with some Falcons talk as the Dirty Birds are reporting in today with the first practice scheduled for Thursday in Flowery Branch. Next the guys hit some headlines in "What's trending" and to end the hour Grant McAuley stops by to talk Braves - Giants
Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why 'compounded frustrations' should be expected in the clubhouse as the season has been one of serious struggle
Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including an update on the return of Austin Riley.
The Atlanta Braves unfortunately picked up right where they left off, opening the second half with a disappointing series loss to the New York Yankees. Grant McAuley sizes up where the Braves find themselves after stumbling to start the second half, the unusual place the club finds itself in as the trade deadline approaches, some signs of life for a pair of struggling players, the impressive right arm of Ronald Acuña Jr., strong hitting from the Atlanta catching duo leading to a lineup change and much more. Special guest Gaurav Vedak of Baseball Prospectus joins the show to recap the MLB Draft for the Braves, who strayed from their usual strategy of loading up on pitchers and instead focused on some impressive position player selections. That plus a look at the effect this class could have on the Braves minor league system. 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 Braves and some of the trade speculations surrounding multiple players on the team.
In the 4th hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. Grant McAuley joins in Around the Yard.
In the final hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. Grant McAuley joins in Around the Yard.
In the final hour of "The Morning Shift", we are joined by a ton of guests! Mick Middlemo, Grant McAuley, and Brad Guzan all join the show to talk The Open, Braves, and Atlanta United!
Grant McAuley, Braves Insider, joins the show to talk about the Braves' recent trade for Rangers' Pitcher, Dane Dunning, and project what the second half of the season can look like post All-Star break.
Braves insider Grant McAuley joins Andy and Randy to discuss the current state of the Braves