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92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From the Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about what's been missing for the Braves in their current 2-game losing streak, some of the struggles Dylan Lee is going through right now, plan to get Robert Suarez back as part of the bullpen rotation, Ha-Seong Kim coming to life a little bit, and some of the choices the Braves will have for their playoff rotation.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about the Rams Owner purchasing the LA Angels, Grant McAuley stops by, and Backpage with Beau.

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze Falcons executive Ian Cunningham's comments regarding the collaborative process of selecting a starting quarterback between Michael Penix Jr. and other candidates. They also speak with Grant McAuley about the Braves' dominant win over the Nationals and preview a high-stakes series against the Phillies. Finally, the discussion shifts to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr's warning to the SEC concerning LSU's roster. 01:50 - Falcons Quarterback Uncertainty 07:21 - GM Collaboration Debate 16:50 - Braves Win Over Nationals 21:16 - Phillies Series Pitching Preview 24:22 - Harris and Sale Impact 31:00 - SEC Roster Controversies 40:17 - Clippers Massive Draft Penalty

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they prepare for a four game series with the Phillies

Mike Bell and Carl Dukes examine the Falcons' defensive transition and the strategic vision under Ian Cunningham. They also welcome Grant McAuley to discuss the Braves' recent pitching struggles and the critical upcoming series against the Phillies. 01:20 - Falcons Defense Roster Shifts 05:06 - Falcons Quarterback Dynamics 13:51 - Braves Analysis With Grant 20:14 - Tyler Mahle Pitching Discussion 27:45 - SEC Professional Eligibility Rules 34:53 - Kirby Smart Heat Comments

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

The Atlanta Braves found their mojo again to close out the month of August, playing some of their best baseball of the season at a critical time on the schedule. Grant McAuley discusses the recent winning streak which included a rare three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a follow-up sweep of the Colorado Rockies. What did these games show us about the Braves? Given the close and competitive matchups, will Atlanta be better equipped for the battles ahead? Is the Braves starting staff as good as any in baseball? The numbers are starting to say they might be. Did Chris Sale drink from a fountain of youth? His most recent start indicates he may have. You'll also hear conversations Bryce Elder and Brewer Hicklen as well as with and Braves pitching Jerremy Hefner, who discusses the preparation of the entire staff as well as the successes of Sale, adjustments for Bryce Elder and the emergence of Didier Fuentes. Catch From the Diamond on Sundays throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss if Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale got back into the NL Cy Young conversation with his complete game shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers last night, if Sale is more important to the Braves than running back Bijan Robinson is for the Falcons, how concerned Braves fans should be about Ronald Acuña Jr. and the struggles he's had this season, if Grant thinks the Braves have gotten out of the slight offensive funk they've been in lately, the ups and downs of the season, who Grant thinks this Braves team really is, if Grant thinks the Braves increased number of stolen bases in the Dodgers series is something that will continue for the rest of the season and into the postseason or if it was just the Braves taking advantage of a favorable matchup, and if he thinks Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will be in the lineup tonight against the Colorado Rockies.

HR3 - Kendal Daniels has outright come in & won a starting LB job over Christian Harris In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss how much Dave wants to see the Falcons starters play tonight in their preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins, if Dave thinks Falcons starting linebacker Divine Deablo will play tonight against the Dolphins and if Deablo does play will Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels be starting next to him, if Dave thinks Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski's mind is already made up about who the Falcons starting quarterback is going to be, if Tua Tagovailoa can still help himself win the Falcons starting quarterback job tonight against the Dolphins, what Michael Penix Jr.'s biggest strengths are, what Tua Tagovailoa's biggest strengths are, the quarterback competition still being up in the air, what it takes for there to be a clean operation from the quarterback and the entire offense, what position group the Falcons will have the toughest decision to make on when it comes to cutting the roster down to 53, how many linebackers Dave thinks the Falcons will keep on the 53-man roster, how many wide receivers Dave thinks the Falcons will keep on the 53-man roster, which Falcons receivers that are a little further down the depth chart have stuck out to Dave during training camp, if Dave thinks guys who are versatile have the best chance at making the 53-man roster, if Dave thinks there will be any surprises when it comes to who and how many offensive lineman the Falcons will keep on the 53-man roster, and the Falcons offensive line room being an interesting situation. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss if Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale got back into the NL Cy Young conversation with his complete game shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers last night, if Sale is more important to the Braves than running back Bijan Robinson is for the Falcons, how concerned Braves fans should be about Ronald Acuña Jr. and the struggles he's had this season, if Grant thinks the Braves have gotten out of the slight offensive funk they've been in lately, the ups and downs of the season, who Grant thinks this Braves team really is, if Grant thinks the Braves increased number of stolen bases in the Dodgers series is something that will continue for the rest of the season and into the postseason or if it was just the Braves taking advantage of a favorable matchup, and if he thinks Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will be in the lineup tonight against the Colorado Rockies.

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell voice their deep disappointment in Michael Penix Jr. for his casual attitude regarding sitting out the final preseason game. They also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr. being out of the Braves' lineup with Grant McAuley and debate if Tua Tagovailoa is facing a make-or-break situation in Miami. 02:01 - Michael Penix Jr. Debate 06:51 - Competitive Drive Concerns 15:15 - Tour Championship Updates 18:10 - Grant McAuley Interview 23:48 - Ronald Acuña Jr. News 30:34 - Tua's Make Or Break Game 36:41 - Radio Station Fire Drill 40:00 - Tournament Leaderboard Wrap

Carl and Mike give another Tour Championship are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including their win over the Dodgers thanks to a well-off RBI single by Ha-Seong Kim.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From the Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about the playoff atmosphere for last night's Braves win over the Dodgers, Bryce Elder's velocity, dealing with the ups and downs of the MLB season, the constant changing of the batting order, Jim Jarvis' future, some bullpen health updates, and making plans series-by-series for their starting rotation.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about the entire Falcons offense having to adjust to new schemes and terminology, Grant McAuley stops by to chat Braves, and Backpage with Beau.

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell react to the news that Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. will not play in the upcoming preseason game. They catch up with Grant McAuley to break down a Braves win over the Dodgers. 01:50 - Pro Bowl Format Changes 03:06 - Michael Penix Jr. News 09:29 - Evaluating Depth Quarterbacks 13:11 - Z'Darius Smith's Return 14:21 - Braves Beat The Dodgers 19:35 - AJ Smith-Shawver's Start 24:18 - Pitching Staff Comparisons 29:22 - Penix Preseason Expectations 35:14 - New NFL Tackling Rules

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on thwe Braves including their win over the Dodgers in which he believes Bryce Elder was able to provide them with what they needed.

In the final hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the intense Falcons training camp practices as Michael Penix Jr. transitions to 11-on-11 drills ahead of the preseason game against the Dolphins. They are joined by Grant McAuley to preview the crucial Braves series against the Dodgers and discuss Matt Olson's unique home run pace. The discussion also touches on the Jack Strand phenomenon and the controversy surrounding NFL players returning to the college ranks. 01:50 - Braves vs. Dodgers Preview 05:45 - Michael Penix Jr. Progress 10:15 - College Transfer Eligibility Debate 16:40 - Grant McAuley Braves Interview 22:15 - Braves Rotation And Bullpen 31:25 - Jack Strand Roster Hype 38:10 - Falcons QB Roster Decisions 44:10 - Kwanzaa Jones Padres Ownership

Carl and Mike.are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Atlanta Braves as they welcome the Dodgers for a three-game series.

The Atlanta Braves are feeling the effects of an offensive downturn which is putting their hold on first place in the National League East in serious jeopardy with the Philadelphia Phillies surging. Grant McAuley discusses some of the troubling trends and the struggling players who could help the Atlanta lineup turn things around, none bigger than Ronald Acuña Jr. and Drake Baldwin. While the bats are in need of a jumpstart, the Braves pitching staff has been putting in work. Led by Chris Sale, the rotation is delivering, but the team hasn't been able to take full advantage. Plus, you'll hear from two more members of the 1991 Worst-To-First Braves team. Veteran first baseman Sid Bream helped changed the culture of the franchise by bringing leadership to a young team while Steve Avery made himself a part of postseason lore with his mastery in the NLCS. Catch From the Diamond on Sundays throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

HR3 - Michael Penix has good chance to be Falcons Week 1 starter if he gets preseason reps In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how the Atlanta Falcons second joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts went yesterday, and explain why they think Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. must trust his knee and his mobility again to maximize his NFL career. Next, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss how the Braves should manage Grant Holmes starts moving forward, if the top three arms in the Braves bullpen right now are Didier Fuentes, Dylan Lee, and Raisel Iglesias until Robert Suarez comes back, why Grant thinks Braves Manager Walt Weiss elected to not put Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim in the lineup yesterday even though it was a good opportunity to get him in the lineup, if Grant thinks there's a situation right now where the Braves front office are making Braves Manager Walt Weiss keep shortstop Ha-Seong Kim because they gave him $20 million dollars this offseason and Walt is rebutting by not playing him, tonight's premier pitching matchup between Braves pitcher Chris Sale and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, and if yesterday's performance at the plate by Braves third baseman Austin Riley is the start of him getting hot offensively. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what Dave thinks the focus has been for the Falcons since their preseason opener versus the Denver Broncos last Friday night, if Dave thinks the Falcons could cross train rookie offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa at tackle and at guard, if Dave thinks Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is aware when Falcons right tackle Jawaan Taylor is out there on the field after missing most of training camp so far due to injury, if Dave thinks Michael Penix Jr. should play in the preseason finale if he gets medically cleared in time, or if the Falcons should use a different strategy to acclimate him and ramp him up for regular season play, and which Falcons players in the secondary who will get some playing time in the second preseason game tomorrow against the Colts need to have a good game.

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss how the Braves should manage Grant Holmes starts moving forward, if the top three arms in the Braves bullpen right now are Didier Fuentes, Dylan Lee, and Raisel Iglesias until Robert Suarez comes back, why Grant thinks Braves Manager Walt Weiss elected to not put Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim in the lineup yesterday even though it was a good opportunity to get him in the lineup, if Grant thinks there's a situation right now where the Braves front office are making Braves Manager Walt Weiss keep shortstop Ha-Seong Kim because they gave him $20 million dollars this offseason and Walt is rebutting by not playing him, tonight's premier pitching matchup between Braves pitcher Chris Sale and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, and if yesterday's performance at the plate by Braves third baseman Austin Riley is the start of him getting hot offensively.

In the 4th hour of today's showl, Carl and Mike examine the implications of Michael Penix Jr. meeting with doctors for medical clearance and how it affects the Falcons' training camp plans. They are joined by Grant McAuley to discuss Grant Holmes' stellar performance on the mound and the upcoming challenges for the Atlanta Braves against the Milwaukee Brewers. The discussion also touches on defensive improvements in joint practices and the ongoing debate surrounding the quarterback hierarchy. 01:50 - Michael Penix Medical Status 04:55 - Falcons Quarterback Depth Debate 09:35 - Trey Sermon Injury News 15:14 - Grant McAuley Braves Analysis 19:19 - Previewing Brewers Series 23:23 - Braves Shortstop Roster Struggles 29:45 - Falcons Offensive System Progress 36:05 - Practice Observations and Highlights 42:15 - NBA News and Joint Practices

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and preview their upcoming series with the Brewers and how important it will be for the Braves to take at least two of three from the Milwaukee.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about some trends he's noticing about the Braves struggling offense, the Braves being aggressive early in plate appearances, the addition of AJ Smith-Shawver into the starting rotation, if he'll be given multiple outings, handling the revolving door at shortstop, and shares the updates he has on some of the Braves injured pitchers.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about the Falcons joint practice today and tomorrow with the Colts, Grant McAuley stops by, and the AMA.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including them being swept by the Twins.

In the final hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the recent joint practice between the Falcons and Colts, noting performance issues with the first-team offense and Tua's turnovers. They welcome Grant McAuley to discuss the Braves' hitting slump and defensive lapses following their series loss to the Twins. The conversation also covers injury updates for players like Jawaan Taylor and the potential impact of rookie Kendal Daniels. 01:50 - Falcons Joint Practice Recap 05:50 - Michael Penix Jr Recovery 08:45 - Defensive Rookie Performance 11:45 - Pass Rush Concerns Discussed 16:45 - Braves Offensive Struggles Analysis 19:50 - Catching Position Usage Debate 24:05 - Stolen Base Strategy Discussion 29:10 - First Team Offensive Issues 33:05 - Secondary Performance vs Colts 38:50 - Tua Receives Coaching Feedback

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they continue their series with the Twins.

In the final hour of today's show, Mike explains why he believes the Falcons may be entering a "gap year" due to uncertainty at the quarterback position and defensive depth. They are joined by Grant McAuley to analyze the Braves' offensive approach and rotation changes, including the decision to DFA Tyler Kinley. The discussion also covers the ownership power struggle within the Lakers organization and updates from the Georgia Bulldogs' fall camp. 01:50 - Falcons Gap Year Discussion 05:10 - Falcons Quarterback Competition 09:44 - Listener Falcons Feedback 14:37 - Grant McAuley on Braves 19:40 - Braves Roster and Rotation 32:07 - Lakers Family Ownership Dispute 35:05 - Georgia Bulldogs Scrimmage News 41:04 - High School Football Scandal

The Atlanta Braves embark on the stretch drive with their sights set on the National League East title and a first round postseason bye. Their next 38 games will help the playoff picture come into focus and include key series against the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers in the near future. Grant McAuley discusses the latest on the Atlanta Braves, including Matt Olson MVP-level season, some pitching injury updates that could shape the staff with October ahead, solving the revolving door at shortstop and left field, and the hunt for baseball's best record. Plus, you'll hear from two members of the 1991 Worst-To-First Braves team that lit the fuse for the franchise's incredible turnaround. Reliever Marvin Freeman shares what it was like to be part of that team while pitching coach Leo Mazzone shares what it took to put the pieces of the pitching staff in place for that amazing season. Catch From the Diamond on Sundays throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including their series with the Diamondbacks over the weekend.

In the final hour of tonight's show, Carl and Mike analyze the Falcons' disappointing preseason opener and discuss the development plan for Michael Penix Jr. They are joined by Grant McAuley to evaluate Matt Olson's surge in the MVP race and the Braves' upcoming road trip. They also explore potential roster additions like Za'Darius Smith to bolster the defense. 02:14 - Falcons Preseason Philosophy 05:20 - Michael Penix Jr. Plan 06:33 - Defensive Roster Concerns 10:59 - Quarterback Performance Evaluation 16:17 - Braves Analyst Grant McAuley 21:13 - Matt Olson MVP Discussion 24:11 - Braves Quirky Road Trip 29:20 - Falcons Pursue Za'Darius Smith 43:25 - NBA Clippers Investigation

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they get set to begin a series with the Diamondbacks.

In the first hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell preview the Falcons' preseason opener, highlighting the physical culture head coach Kevin Stefanski has established during training camp. They evaluate the quarterback dynamic between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. with Joe Patrick, while Grant McAuley provides updates on the Braves' rotation and Austin Riley's recent resurgence. 01:20 - Preseason Quarterback Performance 03:30 - Raheem Morris' Physical Culture 04:33 - NFL Disciplinary Consistency Issues 07:20 - Kyle Pitts on Falcons QBs 13:30 - Grant McAuley Braves Analysis 18:22 - Austin Riley Finding Rhythm 23:13 - MLB All-Star Game News 29:45 - Joe Patrick Falcons Update 36:00 - Special Teams Roster Battles

Mike, Ali and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss Grant wanting the Braves to play in the Field of Dreams game sooner rather than later, how he feels about the Arizona Diamondbacks and their pitching rotation, why Walt Weiss flipped Drake Baldwin and Ronald Acuña Jr. in the lineup and is now having Ronald Acuña Jr. leading off and having Drake Baldwin hitting second in the lineup, if Grant thinks Walt Weiss and the Braves flipping Acuña Jr. and Baldwin between the one and two spots in the batting lineup is something that will continue for the rest of the season, the Braves hitting the most home runs since the All-Star Break, if the Braves team we're seeing now is the Braves team we can expect to see down the stretch, who Grant thinks would start at shortstop in game one of a playoff series, if it's Mauricio Dubón why Grant thinks shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is still on the roster, and if Grant thinks this is Matt Olson's best season as an Atlanta Brave.

HR3 - Falcons 1st preseason game will be success if they stay healthy & look well coached In hour three Mike, Ali and Beau continue to preview the Atlanta Falcons preseason opener against the Denver Broncos tonight, talk about what players and position groups they'll be watching closely, and explain why they think the Falcons need to look well coached tonight versus the Broncos more than anything. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues hour three by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss Grant wanting the Braves to play in the Field of Dreams game sooner rather than later, how he feels about the Arizona Diamondbacks and their pitching rotation, why Walt Weiss flipped Drake Baldwin and Ronald Acuña Jr. in the lineup and is now having Ronald Acuña Jr. leading off and having Drake Baldwin hitting second in the lineup, if Grant thinks Walt Weiss and the Braves flipping Acuña Jr. and Baldwin between the one and two spots in the batting lineup is something that will continue for the rest of the season, the Braves hitting the most home runs since the All-Star Break, if the Braves team we're seeing now is the Braves team we can expect to see down the stretch, who Grant thinks would start at shortstop in game one of a playoff series, if it's Mauricio Dubón why Grant thinks shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is still on the roster, and if Grant thinks this is Matt Olson's best season as an Atlanta Brave. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss how much Dave thinks the Atlanta Falcons starters should play tonight in their preseason opener versus the Denver Broncos, what Dave thinks the rotation at right tackle will look like tonight in the Falcons preseason opener, who Dave is excited to see play tonight in the Falcons preseason opener, how Dave thinks Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. gets over the mental hurdle of his latest ACL injury, and which Falcons players Dave expects to see play at the nickel corner position tonight.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about concerns about the Braves rotation in the postseason despite recent productive outing, the continuing plans for AJ Smith-Shawver and Reynaldo Lopez, flipping who hits leadoff based on the opposing pitching staff, Ha-Seong Kim still being in the possible plans, getting Sean Murphy back to catching more would allow Baldwin to DH, Chris Sale's balk and next-day ejection, and if Matt Olson is entering the MVP discussion.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about Tua being named as starter for the first preseason game against the Denver Broncos, Grant McAuley stops by, and the AMA.

In the 4th hour of today's show, Carl and Mike debate Michael Penix Jr.'s confidence and health as he competes for the starting quarterback role. Grant McAuley joins to analyze Bryce Elder's struggles and the state of the Braves' rotation before they preview the Corky Kell Classic. 02:15 - Michael Penix Jr. Outlook 05:30 - Alex Van Pelt's Evaluation 10:20 - NFL In-Season Competition 15:45 - Grant McAuley Braves Interview 37:10 - Falcons Roster And Injuries 40:40 - Corky Kell Classic Preview

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

The Atlanta Braves have finally started putting all the pieces together in a winning formula. Their strong play to start the second half has helped the club regain a commanding lead in the National League East standings and the second-best record in the National League. Grant McAuley discusses the blend of slugging and pitching that is leading to the Braves' recent run of success. After a disappointing trade deadline did not land a top of the rotation starter, the Atlanta rotation simply went out and recorded its best week of the season. Can this group continue to be productive? You'll hear from Braves manager Walt Weiss, who answered several pitching questions, updated the health of Robert Suarez, and sang the praise of Didier Fuentes. Brad Rowland of Hammer Territory joins the show to recap the trade deadline and go in-depth on the state of the Atlanta rotation, as well as the potential impact of AJ Smith-Shawver and Spencer Schwellenbach at some point. Plus, special guest Dale Murphy tells the story of his trade to the Philadelphia Phillies, which happened 36 years ago this week. Catch From the Diamond on Sundays throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell welcome the AJC's Daniel Flick to discuss Michael Penix Jr.'s status and the linebacker depth chart. Grant McAuley joins to analyze a controversial balk call against Chris Sale and the recent dominance of the Braves' starting rotation. They also debate Spencer Strider's career outlook following news of his extended recovery. 01:50 - Daniel Flick on Penix Jr. 05:51 - James Pearce Jr. Suspension Outlook 09:56 - Flick's Indiana Football Recap 15:59 - Grant McAuley on Sale's Balk 19:56 - Braves Starting Rotation Dominance 24:00 - Matt Olson's Hall of Fame Case 28:31 - Spencer Strider Career Debate 33:50 - Falcons Preseason Roster Battles

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they head into their series with the Mets and why Chris Sale had a 'legit beef' with the balk call against him on Saturday.

Final hour of Dukes & Bell starts with some Falcons conversation as the guys recap what they saw at Falcons practice earlier in the day. The guys also talk to Grant McAuley as the red hot Braves head into a weekend series with the Yankees

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why the offense has to build off moment they have had of late. 

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze the market for NFL running backs after significant contract extensions for Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. Grant McAuley joins the conversation to discuss the Atlanta Braves' rotation stability, Sean Murphy's return, and Austin Riley's recent form. They also evaluate Michael Penix Jr.'s progress during Falcons training camp and react to a controversial viral quote from Purdue AD Tommy McClelland. 02:02 - Bijan Robinson Contract Extension 06:08 - Modern Running Back Value 10:15 - Falcons Training Camp Analysis 15:13 - Grant McAuley Braves Interview 20:00 - Sean Murphy Lineup Return 25:02 - Jahmyr Gibbs Market Reset 30:40 - Michael Penix Jr. Evaluation 34:37 - Tommy McClelland Viral Quote 39:41 - Hall of Fame Game

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why they will continue to see the best version of their starting pitching rotation.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about some recent Training Camp fights across the NFL, if the Braves could still add a power bat, and Grant McAuley joins the program.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about his reaction to what the Braves did and didn't do at the trade deadline, failing to get Jacob DeGrom when he wouldn't waive his no-trade clause, the package the Braves were prepared to send to Texas if DeGrom deal did go through, if there are any other players available the team could look to add, and the plan for Ha-Seong Kim.

The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Atlanta Braves were unable to add any significant pieces to their starting rotation. While the club was able to add some useful pieces and may get reinforcements in the form of some injury returns, the deadline represents a mixed bag at best. Grant McAuley discusses the Braves ongoing need to reinforce the starting rotation with an eye toward adding a top starter who make an impact in October. Atlanta President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos discusses the deadline, not landing a long-pursued top starter and how the team views its roster on the other side of the last significant opportunity to bring in help for the stretch drive. Catch From The Diamond on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit www.FromTheDiamond.com.

The Trade Deadline approaches and the Atlanta Braves have several needs to fill before Monday's cutoff. Can Alex Anthopoulos find the pieces the roster needs to complete a championship contender? Grant McAuley delves into the trade deadline rumors in the wake of the Detroit Tigers dealing ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With many more starters on the block, it leaves the Braves and other contenders with considerable options to weigh. These deals would also come at a good time for Atlanta, which has been playing a much better brand of baseball since the All-Star break and extended its lead in the NL East to 8 games. Also on deck for this episode: Ronald Acuña Jr.'s impact, the one-run victories, the stress on the bullpen, an injury to Reynaldo Lopez, an update on Spencer Schwellenbach, and the Braves roster crunch with Ha-Seong Kim back and Sean Murphy closing in on a return as Lane Thomas arrives in a trade with Kansas City. You'll also hear from Braves legend John Smoltz, who relives the trade that brought him to Atlanta 39 years ago this month. Catch From The Diamond on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit www.FromTheDiamond.com.