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92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about how sharp Acuna has looked early in his return, the offense not taking off despite Acuna's return, why guys are struggling so much, Strider still looking a bit erratic in his outing, the quality of the Braves defense in recent weeks, and some considerations to trading certain players.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about the Braves series-opening loss to the Phillies, the NBA Playoffs, Grant McAuley joins to talk Braves, and the AMA.

With Ronald Acuña Jr. back in action, the Atlanta Braves are hoping they are primed to finally take off in 2025. Grant McAuley discusses a busy yet disappointing week for the club, which despite getting both Acuña and Spencer Strider back, was handed back-to-back series losses by the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres. We'll dive into the trends and stories behind the performance of the team and what areas need to improve to help Atlanta regain momentum. Special guest Brandon Gaudin of FanDuel Sports Network stops by to chat about the Braves at the Memorial Day checkpoint, the return of Acuña, the trajectory of the club and much more. You'll also hear from Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos on the struggles of closer Raisel Iglesias and others from his recent appearance on 92-9 The Game's "Steakhouse." We take a trip around the big leagues to discuss the historically bad Colorado Rockies, the Juan Soto drama for the New York Mets, the trade rumors swirling around Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes and other big headlines from the week that was in Major League Baseball. 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 “Dukes and Bell”, we let you hear part two of our interview with Kyle Smith, Falcons' Assistant GM. Grant McAuley joins the show to talk the return of Acuna Jr. and then we “Clear Our Throats!”

Carl and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss Ronald Acuna Jr.'s return to the Braves lineup tonight.

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss Ali asking Grant baseball trivia questions during their road trips, how many Grant usually gets right, and if Grant ever gets annoyed by the questions. Mike, Beau, Ali, and Grant also talk about, what to expect from Ronald Acuna Jr. tonight in his return, how the Braves' lineup is going to shift with Ronald Acuna Jr back in it, if Spencer Strider struggled in his first start back from his hamstring strain because he didn't have a rehab start or if there is a bigger issue behind his struggles in his first start back, and how Bryce Elder can still contribute to the Braves this season.

HR3 - Ronald Acuña Jr. may not steal 70 bases but he'll still wreak havoc on base pads In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about what their expectations are for Ronald Acuña Jr. in his return tonight and they also let callers talk about what concert they would go to by themselves in the Wake Up Call! Mike, Ali, and Beau continue 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 Ali asking Grant baseball trivia questions during their road trips, how many Grant usually gets right, and if Grant ever gets annoyed by the questions. Mike, Beau, Ali, and Grant also talk about, what to expect from Ronald Acuna Jr. tonight in his return, how the Braves' lineup is going to shift with Ronald Acuna Jr back in it, if Spencer Strider struggled in his first start back from his hamstring strain because he didn't have a rehab start or if there is a bigger issue behind his struggles in his first start back, and how Bryce Elder can still contribute to the Braves this season.The Morning Shift crew also continues to react to the 12-team College Football Playoff moving to a straight seeding model this fall, rewarding the selection committee's top four teams with the top four seeds and a first-round bye, and talk about how the new College Football Playoff seeding may take importance away from some games. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview the Braves matchup with the Nationals tonight

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about Spencer Strider working his way back to form after an odd ramp-up that showcased rust, why Acuna won't likely be with the club this week, what's been most impressive about Drake Baldwin so far, Bryce Elder having to be sent down, the development of AJ Smith-Shawver over the course of the last two seasons, and taking Chris Sale some time to round back in to form.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about the Thunder taking the series lead over the Timberwolves, Grant McAuley joins to discuss the latest with the Braves, and the AMA.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves' outing in their 5-3 loss in the return of Spencer Strider who struggled in his first game back.

In the closing hour of “Dukes and Bell”, we talk about the wealth of weapons at Michael Penix Jr.'s disposal and if he can maximize that talent, Grant McAuley joins the show to talk Braves and the return of Spencer Strider. Then we close and Clear Our Throats!

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview their matchup with the Nationals and Spencer Strider making his first start since initially returning from injury back in April.

In the closing hour of “Dukes and Bell”, Carl and Mike tell you why you should be buying stock in Michael Penix Jr. in the “Falcon Report.” Then, Grant McAuley is on to talk about the return of Spencer Strider, and we close the show with “Clear Your Throat!”

As they continue to win series, the Atlanta Braves are building some steady momentum as they prepare to welcome back a pair of star players very soon. Grant McAuley discusses the recent goings on for the Braves, the sustained winning, the key performers, and the impending returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., both of whom could make a profound impact on the club's trajectory the rest of the way. Meanwhile, the baseball world was surprised by the long-debated reinstatement of all-time hits leader Pete Rose from the permanently ineligible list. What went into Commissioner Rob Manfred's decision, was it finally time or should Rose still be on the outside looking in, and what are his Hall of Fame chances? Jayson Stark of The Athletic joins to discuss that and more. 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 “Dukes and Bell”, we discuss the Falcons' schedule release video, path to the playoffs, and their handling of the Kirk Cousins' situation. Then, we welcome Grant McAuley to the show to talk Braves, and end the show with “Clear your throat!”

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview the Braves' series with the Red Sox and how Ronald Acuna Jr. played and looked in his outing with the Gwinnett Stripers

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss how the other guys besides Ronald Acuña Jr. like Jarred Kelenic and James McCann are doing in Triple-A Gwinnett, the importance of having both Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy at catcher, the difference in Ronald Acuña Jr.'s demeanor between Wednesday night when he got questions about his tweet about Jarred Kelenic and Brian Snitker and last night after his first rehab start with the Gwinnett Stripers, if Drake Baldwin could replace Marcell Ozuna next season as the team's designated hitter, and what the future of the Braves' outfield and bullpen looks like with the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Jurickson Profar looming and Craig Kimbrel possibly being called up to the big league club soon.

HR3 - Jalon Walker will only be pass rusher for Falcons until at least year two In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about what their expectations are for Jalon Walker in his rookie year and cell phone etiquette in the Wake Up Call! Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau continue 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 how the other guys besides Ronald Acuña Jr. like Jarred Kelenic and James McCann are doing in Triple-A Gwinnett, the importance of having both Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy at catcher, the difference in Ronald Acuña Jr.'s demeanor between Wednesday night when he got questions about his tweet about Jarred Kelenic and Brian Snitker and last night after his first rehab start with the Gwinnett Stripers, if Drake Baldwin could replace Marcell Ozuna next season as the team's designated hitter, and what the future of the Braves' outfield and bullpen looks like with the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Jurickson Profar looming and Craig Kimbrel possibly being called up to the big league club soon. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Josh discuss if Josh thinks the Falcons will use Jalon Walker the way the Cowboys use Micah Parsons, what would be fair expectations for Jalon Walker in his rookie season, what Josh expects from James Pearce Jr. in his rookie season, if Josh thinks the Falcons got a fair shake when it comes to their 2025-26 schedule, if Josh was surprised that the Falcons got five primetime games this season, if Josh thinks Xavier Watts will be fighting with DeMarcco Hellams for that other safety spot next to Jessie Bates, how the Falcons plan to improve their run defense in the middle of their defensive line, and why the Falcons haven't signed Ryan Neuzil yet.

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss their win today over the Nationals to win the series 3-1 and now get ready for their next series with the Red Sox which begins Friday

In the final hour of “Dukes and Bell”, we wrap up the review of the Falcons' schedule and give final predictions. Talk about the Braves recent win over the Nationals with Grant McAuley and then end the show with “Clear My Throat.”

Braves insider Grant McAuley joins the show to talk about the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr, and Spencer Strider, plus they discuss any ways to get Drake Baldwin in the game more.

In hour 2 Andy and Randy bring you an NFL No Huddle on schedule release day, and the Falcons will have their chance to shine in PRIME TIME! Also, Braves insider Grant McAuley stops by.

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves finally reaching .500 for the season and what it will take for them to continue to improve and when to expect Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider to return.

In the final hour of “Dukes and Bell”, we react to Jalon Walker's thoughts on his game being compared to Micah Parsons'. Next, Grant McAuley joins the show to preview the Braves upcoming matchup with the Nationals. We close the show with some final thoughts before we clear our throats!

Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 196 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, and they are joined by Atlanta Braves insider Grant McAuley. Topics include the weekend series between the Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, the state of the team after 40 games, whether the offense is up to the task, the pending return of Spencer Strider and the impact on the rotation, and much more.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to HT on YouTube!

A disappointing weekend for the Atlanta Braves saw their quest to reach .500 denied yet again. That mirrors the club's struggle to find consistency at the plate and rise in the standings. Grant McAuley discusses the week that was for the Atlanta Braves, who are getting the pitching and defense they need but still searching for runs on an almost daily basis. A deep dive on the lineup yields some disappointing numbers. Can the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. be the catalyst for a collective turnaround? How soon will that happen. While the pitching staff continues to shine, Atlanta could get a boost from the return of Spencer Strider by week's end. You'll hear from Strider on his progress in recovery from a hamstring strain as well as two key arms helping to carry the weight for the Braves. Bryce Elder and AJ Smith-Shawver discuss what's led to their success in 2025. A trip around the big leagues will cover a real strange turn of events for Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers, managers being shown the door, history-making defeats, and more. Eno Sarris of The Athletic joins to discuss the changes in MLB's strike zone and how exactly we should interpret them. 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 “Dukes and Bell”, we close the show talking the latest Falcons' news, try to make sense of the frustrating Braves with Grant McAuley, and the bring you the “Strong Arm Story of the Day.”

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves losing their weekend series to the Pirates and Grant gives the latest updates on Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider.

Dukes and Bell are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves 5-4 win over the Reds and what to expect in their next series against the Pirates.

The final hour of “Dukes and Bell”, we react to more sounds from Raheem Morris on the rookies after reporting for minicamps. Then, we have our weekly sit down with Grant McAuley to talk Braves. We clear our throats to wrap the show.

Atlanta Braves insider Grant McAuley joined The Morning Shift to discuss the performance last night after the team got a huge walk off win. They also discussed some bullpen options, the health of Spencer Strider, and whether the Braves can take advantage of a struggling Pirates squad this weekend.

In the final hour of the show, The Morning Shift welcomed in some special guests for a Mothers' Day edition of Fair or Foul Friday! They then hit a Life of Squid and welcomed in Grant McAuley to talk some Braves to finish the week.

Dukes and Bell are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss Brian Snitker's decision to go with Eddie Rosario and the timeline for Spencer Strider's return.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about the injury to Steph Curry and the Pacers comeback win, the Braves walk-off over the Reds, Grant McAuley joins to chat more about the Braves, and the AMA.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about what may have been different for Chris Sale in his last two strong outings, if AJ Smith-Shawver is here to stay, the timelines for Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider, some of the roster choices to be made when Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider are ready to return, the decision of Stuart Fairchild to go home on the game-tying double, some of the struggles that Michael Harris has been going through, and what it would mean for this team to get back to .500.

In the closing hour of “Dukes and Bell”, the hour starts with a “Falcons' Report” breaking down Josh Kendall's recent article on the Falcons' selection of James Pearce Jr., the loss of comp. picks, and reviving the pass rush. Next, we go talk about the Braves clutch win in extra innings with Grant McAuley.

Dukes and Bell are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview their matchup with the Reds and look to take a 3-0 series lead.

In the final hour of "Dukes and Bell," we are joined by Grant McAuley to preview Braves vs. Reds, we talk Falcons and Michael Penix Jr, and we wrap the show with some discussion about Andre 3000's new piano album!

Dukes and Bell are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves 4-0 win over the Reds behind AJ Smith-Shawver's one hit, no runs outing as he pitched eight innings.

Dukes and Bell are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves dropping two of three to the Dodgers over the weekend and why they need more than Austin Riley to start heating up at the plate.

In the closing hour of "Dukes and Bell," Carl and Mike react to the Bulldogs landing the Jarred Curtis, the #1 QB prospect in the nation! We also are joined by Grant McAuley to talk some Braves before we clear our throats and end the show!

Carl and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview their three game series with the Dodgers which begins tonight.

Mike, Beau, and Ali spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali and Grant discuss what Grant thought about the Braves series finale loss to the Rockies, what Grant thought about Brian Snitker's decision to start Eddie Rosario in the series finale of the Rockies series instead of Alex Verdugo, which guy on the Braves' has surprised Grant the most this season, if there should be concerns with Austin Riley's strikeout rate, what Grant likes about the way Grant Holmes has pitched this season, how this homestand is going to be a tough one for the Braves, Chris Sale looking better after struggling a little bit to start the season, if there should be concerns behind Chris Sale's dip in velocity, and if the Braves would consider starting Chris Sale every six days once Spencer Strider comes back.

HR3 - Dyson Daniels wants to add more “wiggle” to his offensive game this offseason In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about their confidence level in the Falcons' defense, and if they think Beau has lost his mind for not getting his wife Amy a Mother's Day present for her first Mother's Day in the Wake Up Call! The Morning Shift crew also dives into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid Mike, Ali, and Beau continue the final hour by spending some time with Atlanta Hawks' guard Dyson Daniels! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Dyson discuss if Dyson's background in Australian rules football helped him with his basketball skills, what Dyson's golf game is like, what clicked for Dyson here in Atlanta that led to him having his best season and winning this year's Most Improved Player award, how Dyson is celebrating winning the NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year award, Dyson's favorite type of beer, Dyson's golf club length, what the conversations were like between Dyson, Quin Snyder, and Trae Young when he got here to Atlanta about what the expectations are for him, how important Dyson's parents have been in his life and in his career, what next season will look like for Dyson coming off his Most Improved Player year, what Dyson will be working on this offseason, and what Dyson does to help with and work on his hand-eye coordination. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out the final hour spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali and Grant discuss what Grant thought about the Braves series finale loss to the Rockies, what Grant thought about Brian Snitker's decision to start Eddie Rosario in the series finale of the Rockies series instead of Alex Verdugo, which guy on the Braves' has surprised Grant the most this season, if there should be concerns with Austin Riley's strikeout rate, what Grant likes about the way Grant Holmes has pitched this season, how this homestand is going to be a tough one for the Braves, Chris Sale looking better after struggling a little bit to start the season, if there should be concerns behind Chris Sale's dip in velocity, and if the Braves would consider starting Chris Sale every six days once Spencer Strider comes back.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about the Braves winning in Colorado without hitting home runs, trying to get back to .500 with a win today, Grant McAuley joins the show, and the AMA.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about why the Braves have gotten hot recently, AJ Smith-Shawver earning another outing if healthy, the additions of Eddie Rosario and Ian Anderson, why Alex Anthopoulos keeps bringing in the same players, just how bad the Rockies truly are, and the Rockies not having a real plan moving forward.

Dukes and Bell are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview the Braves matchup with the Rockies and Grant shares his thoughts on what has led to the Braves slowly getting back on track to being a title contender

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

With three consecutive series wins. the Atlanta Braves are finally starting to put some things together after a slow start to the 2025 season. Grant McAuley covers the week that was for the Braves, the offensive surge that is powering a strong run for the club., some key contributors to that effort -- including at least one surprising name, and some encouraging statistical trends that indicate the club could be breaking out of the early doldrums. Hear from Braves ace Spencer Strider, who returned after a one-year absence only to be placed back on the injured list when he strained a hamstring while playing catch in the outfield. Strider shares his reaction and discusses the severity of his injury. We'll also take a deeper dive into the frustrating statistics for the Atlanta pitching staff. Special guest Kelsey Wingert-Lynch joins the show to provide a preview for the Colorado Rockies, a team that has already been put through the ringer in 2025 but is hoping to see some of its young player take a step forward and develop into stars this season. 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.