Podcast appearances and mentions of grant mcauley

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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. 

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

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss if Braves fans and local and national media will feel silly for overreacting to the Braves not making any big moves before the trade deadline, if there should be tempered expectations tonight when it comes to Tyler Mahle making his Braves debut tonight versus the New York Yankees in New York because he may be working on some things because Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos did talk about the Braves wanting to tweak some things with Mahle, if Drake Baldwin leading off and Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting second in the lineup is something that could be long term or if it's just something Walt Weiss and the Braves are doing right now because it's working, there not being a direct path to Ha-Seong Kim getting playing time right now, if Bryce Elder should be penciled in as the Braves number two starting pitcher right now, where Didier Fuentes ranks amongst the Braves relief pitchers and Braves pitchers overall, and if Braves fans are going to be able to laugh at how Ronald Acuña Jr. got his first home run last night for a long time.

HR3 - Falcons defense has plenty depth & talent to make up for losing Jalon Walker In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about what players have stood out to them so far during Atlanta Falcons training camp, explain why they think Falcons safety Sydney Brown has stood out with his versatility so far at camp, talk about what they expect to see at Falcons training camp practice today, what they've seen so far at previous practices, what they haven't seen at practice yet, and what they want to start seeing at practice. Next, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss if Braves fans and local and national media will feel silly for overreacting to the Braves not making any big moves before the trade deadline, if there should be tempered expectations tonight when it comes to Tyler Mahle making his Braves debut tonight versus the New York Yankees in New York because he may be working on some things because Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos did talk about the Braves wanting to tweak some things with Mahle, if Drake Baldwin leading off and Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting second in the lineup is something that could be long term or if it's just something Walt Weiss and the Braves are doing right now because it's working, there not being a direct path to Ha-Seong Kim getting playing time right now, if Bryce Elder should be penciled in as the Braves number two starting pitcher right now, where Didier Fuentes ranks amongst the Braves relief pitchers and Braves pitchers overall, and if Braves fans are going to be able to laugh at how Ronald Acuña Jr. got his first home run last night for a long time. Mike, Ali, and Beau also talk about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and then close 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 they will continue to see the best version of their starting pitching rotation.

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

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.

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.

In the final hour of today's show, Carl and Mike discuss the physical shift in Falcons training camp following Jalon Walker's season-ending injury. Michael Penix Jr. joins to share insights on his recovery and the mental hurdles of rehab. They also evaluate the Braves' rotation and recent roster additions with Grant McAuley. 01:50 - Falcons Practice Intensity 05:04 - Michael Penix Jr. Interview 16:52 - Braves with Grant McAuley 30:49 - Replacing Jalon Walker 36:54 - Falcons Offensive Outlook 43:00 - Tony Romo Media Rumors

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and how the team moves forward to make a World Series run now that the trade deadline has come and gone.

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.

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell react to the devastating injury of Jalon Walker at Falcons training camp and the ripple effects on the defense. They also break down the Braves' trade deadline moves with Grant McAuley, expressing frustration over the lack of starting pitching acquisitions. 01:20 - Jalon Walker Injury 04:30 - Bijan Robinson Contract 10:33 - Grant McAuley Interview 14:02 - Braves Pitching Needs 19:06 - Roster Utility Decisions 25:50 - Falcons Quarterback Crisis 30:13 - Trade Deadline Critique

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why the team was not able to bring in another high caliber pitcher by the trade deadline.

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.

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell broadcast live from Hooters as the MLB trade deadline approaches, discussing the Braves' moves for Lane Thomas and the trade of Eli White. They evaluate the Falcons' latest front office addition, Todd McClure, and provide updates on Michael Penix Jr. from training camp. Grant McAuley joins to break down why the Braves are still searching for a playoff-capable starting pitcher. 02:00 - Braves Trade Deadline Pressure 06:12 - Penix Practice Highlights 09:13 - Eli White Trade News 15:15 - McAuley Braves Analysis 26:55 - Pitching Needs Frustration 37:55 - Falcons Camp Update

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and the moves they have made just ahead of the trade deadline.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, continue to talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, continue to react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, continue to react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, and explain why they think Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos at the very least will trade for another bullpen arm before this evening's trade deadline.

HR2 - Braves need to trade for starting pitcher who's good enough to win them playoff games In hour two Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, explain why they think the Falcons are right to invest in their trenches and extend Bergeron, hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may've missed, including the Los Angeles Dodgers trading for the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in exchange for top-100 outfield prospect Zyhir Hope, pitching prospect River Ryan, and pitching prospect Brady Smith, explain why they think the Tigers traded Tarik Skubal a little too soon and didn't get the best return, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, continue to talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, continue to react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, continue to react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, explain why they think the Braves must trade for a starting pitcher who could start game two of a playoff series for the team and have them in a position to win, and then lose out hour two by talking about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR3 - Alex Anthopoulos likely to make more trades before 6 PM MLB trade deadline In hour three Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, explain why they think Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts may end up being the biggest beneficiary to having Matt Ryan back, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, continue to talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, continue to react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, continue to react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, explain why they think Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos at the very least will trade for another bullpen arm before this evening's trade deadline, talk about how Grant noticed that Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider's locker is cleaned out and he appears to be done for season, talk about what they think the future is for Strider, talk about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and then closed out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau talk about how Grant noticed that Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider's locker is cleaned out and he appears to be done for season, and talk about what they think the future is for Strider.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, and explain why they think the Braves are not done making trades because they still have more needs to fill.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, and explain why they think Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts may end up being the biggest beneficiary to having Matt Ryan back.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, continue to talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, continue to react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, continue to react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, and explain why they think the Braves must trade for a starting pitcher who could start game two of a playoff series for the team and have them in a position to win.

HR1 - Falcons gave Matthew Bergeron good market value deal that he deserves In hour one Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, explain why they think Bergeron got a market value deal, explain why they think it's dumb to think that the Falcons overpaid him, talk about what they want to see from the first full padded practice of training camp, explain why they think Falcons new Offensive Line coach Bill Callahan brings a refreshing and new thought process to the Falcons run game, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, and explain why they think the Braves are not done making trades because they still have more needs to fill.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, and explain why they think the Falcons are right to invest in their trenches and extend Bergeron.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, explain why they think Bergeron got a market value deal, and explain why they think it's dumb to think that the Falcons overpaid him.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau talk about what they want to see from the first full padded practice of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Falcons new Offensive Line coach Bill Callahan brings a refreshing and new thought process to the Falcons run game.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may've missed, including the Los Angeles Dodgers trading for the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in exchange for top-100 outfield prospect Zyhir Hope, pitching prospect River Ryan, and pitching prospect Brady Smith, and explain why they think the Tigers traded Tarik Skubal a little too soon and didn't get the best return they could have.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about Kirk Cousins latest shot to start in the NFL, the injuries to both the Falcons top quarterbacks, Big Ten Media Days, and Grant McAuley stops by.