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The Atlanta Braves won their third straight series to start the second half, strengthening their hold on first place in the National League East as a result. Grant McAuley dives into the nail-biting fashion with which Atlanta has been winning, dissects some of the pitching issues that may be solved at the trade deadline and discusses the potential impact and lineup implication of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return on Monday against the New York Mets. Andruw Jones was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown, adding to an incredible group of Braves greats from the 90s now enshrined. You'll hear from Andruw Jones, who reflects on his career, defensive exploits and the road to Cooperstown in an exclusive conversation. With the Trade Deadline looming on August 3, Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic joins to size up the market and share some insight on how general managers come together for the three-team trade. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

The Atlanta Braves opened the second half with a great offensive showing and a series win over the Texas Rangers, but with 17 games in 17 days leading up to the Trade Deadline, can the club keep that momentum going? Grant McAuley delves into where Atlanta stands offensively and on the mound, where injuries and inconsistency in the rotation contributed to the club's June swoon. Can the lineup do enough to cover up some of those struggles? Is Austin Riley finally emerging from his season-long slumber at the plate? Is Ronald Acuña Jr. ready to help carry that offense? Can some injured players help out? Can the bullpen withstand the heavy workload before help arrives? What kind of help can Alex Anthopoulos acquire? All those questions and more will be discussed on this edition of the show. We'll also discuss the Braves' 2026 draft class and the strategy that helped the club land several first round talents. Gaurav Vedak of Battery Power joins the show to discuss that. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Grant McAuley joins the program to discuss the Atlanta Braves' recent offensive surge led by Austin Riley. They analyze the mounting injuries in the starting rotation and how the expanded playoff format is complicating the trade market for Alex Anthopoulos. 01:00 - Braves Weekend Recap 03:41 - Starting Pitching Struggles 06:04 - Trade Deadline Strategy 11:46 - Developing Young Arms 14:49 - Hawks Roster Updates

In the final hour of today's show, Mike and Abe examine the upcoming Falcons training camp, focusing on the health of Michael Penix Jr. and his potential to compete with Tua Tagovailoa. They also talk with Grant McAuley about the Braves' pitching woes and the impact of Austin Riley's hot streak. The conversation concludes with a look at the Hawks' defensive upgrades and a debate over the efficiency of sports media coverage. 01:50 - Neighbor Banter And Golf 08:00 - Falcons Quarterback Competition Risks 15:12 - Braves Resurgence Analysis 21:15 - MLB Trade Deadline Strategies 27:53 - Hawks Defensive Roster Overhaul 36:20 - Eastern Conference Depth Outlook 40:00 - Media Shakeup And SEC Preview

Grant McAuley joins for Around the Yard, and discusses how soon we can probably expect to see Ronald Acuña Jr. back, why the timeline for Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach seems murky, and the Braves interests ahead of the trade deadline.

In the final hour of today's show, Carl and Mike examine the Atlanta Braves' urgent need for starting pitching depth and get an update on Ronald Acuña Jr. from Grant McAuley. They also analyze the Falcons' defensive front rankings and react to Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty at the Open Championship. 01:50 - Braves Trade Deadline Strategy 05:21 - Falcons Defensive Performance Debate 09:13 - Falcons Quarterback Battle Countdown 14:48 - Grant McCauley Braves Update 18:13 - Alex Anthopoulos Trade Outlook 22:43 - Austin Riley Hitting Struggles 27:16 - World Cup Final Logistics 33:02 - DeChambeau Open Penalty Controversy 39:25 - LSU Travel Kerfuffle

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss there being a lot of pressure on the Braves to win their game against the Texas Rangers tonight, especially with Chris Sale on the mound and to get off to a good start to the second half of the season, if there is a specific place that Braves star first baseman and slugger Matt Olson should be batting in the lineup, what Grant thinks the timeline is for Braves star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. returning from injury and rejoining the Atlanta Braves, how Grant feels about how the Braves are handling some of their young pitchers, if he thinks JR Ritchie is ready to be in the Braves starting pitching rotation, if the Braves young pitchers are ready to help the Braves make a run at the pennant, what Grant thinks the Braves will do before the trade deadline, and who Grant thinks is the most important starter in the Braves starting pitching rotation other than Chris Sale heading into the second half of the season.

HR3 - If nothing else, Braves must get 2 reliable starting pitchers at trade deadline In hour three Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan continue to react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 safeties in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III being ranked as the fifth best safety and Falcons other safety Xavier Watts being in the ‘Honorable Mentions' category, talk about how the Detroit Lions have a lot of players in the Top 10 of their respective positions, and explain why they think the Lions have the most balanced roster in NFL and should be Super Bowl favorites this season. Then, Mike and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss there being a lot of pressure on the Braves to win their game against the Texas Rangers tonight, especially with Chris Sale on the mound and to get off to a good start to the second half of the season, if there is a specific place that Braves star first baseman and slugger Matt Olson should be batting in the lineup, what Grant thinks the timeline is for Braves star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. returning from injury and rejoining the Atlanta Braves, how Grant feels about how the Braves are handling some of their young pitchers, if he thinks JR Ritchie is ready to be in the Braves starting pitching rotation, if the Braves young pitchers are ready to help the Braves make a run at the pennant, what Grant thinks the Braves will do before the trade deadline, and who Grant thinks is the most important starter in the Braves starting pitching rotation other than Chris Sale heading into the second half of the season. Finally, The fellas close out hour three by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Mike, and Madison discuss what Madison's takeaways were from the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and England here in Atlanta, Georgia, what she thinks about how England tried to defend Lionel Messi and the Argentina attack, what Madison thinks about the adjustments Argentina made to address the way England was defending them, how Madison feels about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina, why the final is being played in New York/New Jersey instead of Texas or Atlanta, the England soccer team having a lot of questions to answer over the next four years, how Madison feels about Atlanta United, what Madison thinks United can do in the rest of their season, and The Five Stripes having three matches in the next seven days.

Ali Mac and Mike Johnson spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss why Philadelphia Phillies Designated Hitter Kyle Schwarber hasn't been officially announced as a participant in the 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia yet, guys in the Braves bullpen like Dylan Dodd, Danny Young, James Karinchak, and Victor Mederos stepping up in the bullpen yesterday, which players Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos and the Braves could be looking to acquire before the trade deadline, how Grant feels about Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II not making the All-Star team this year, if Braves young shortstop Jim Jarvis is going to be the answer at shortstop for the Braves moving forward over Ha-Seong Kim, and what the next steps are for the Braves when it comes to trying to get third baseman Austin Riley out of his slump at the plate.

HR3 - Michael Penix & Tua Tagovailoa facing last chance to be bonafide franchise QBs In hour three Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Mike Johnson, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to NFL writer for CBS Sports Jared Dubin's list where he ranks all 32 NFL supporting casts by grading play callers, offensive lines, and weapons to see which teams have set their quarterbacks up for ultimate success, talk about Jared ranking the Atlanta Falcons 12th out of 32 and putting them in the ‘Above Average Tier', explain why they think Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa have plenty weapons to thrive this year, continue to react to ESPN gathering a list of voters/reporters to rank their top 10 college football head coaches, and react to Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart being voted the second best Head Coach in college football right now behind Indiana Hoosiers Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti. Then, Ali Mike spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss why Philadelphia Phillies Designated Hitter Kyle Schwarber hasn't been officially announced as a participant in the 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia yet, guys in the Braves bullpen like Dylan Dodd, Danny Young, James Karinchak, and Victor Mederos stepping up in the bullpen yesterday, which players Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos and the Braves could be looking to acquire before the trade deadline, how Grant feels about Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II not making the All-Star team this year, if Braves young shortstop Jim Jarvis is going to be the answer at shortstop for the Braves moving forward over Ha-Seong Kim, and what the next steps are for the Braves when it comes to trying to get third baseman Austin Riley out of his slump at the plate. Finally, to close out hour three The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Mike, Ali, and Madison discuss the U.S. Men's National Team's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Christian Pulisic's injury and the criticism he's gotten after the world cup, and what 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final matchup she would like to see here in Atlanta.

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Zinno debate the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation and whether a competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. is truly fair. They are joined by Grant McAuley to analyze the Atlanta Braves' need for pitching rotation stability and Matt Olson's historic consecutive games streak. The conversation also explores Christian Pulisic's injury status and NBA rumors regarding LeBron James. 02:09 - Falcons Quarterback Competition Debate 06:40 - Mid-Season QB Change Risks 09:40 - World Cup Soccer Atmosphere 17:03 - Grant McAuley Braves Analysis 22:08 - Pitching Staff Trade Needs 28:20 - Christian Pulisic Injury News 35:00 - LeBron James NBA Rumors 38:41 - Kawhi Leonard Trade Investigation

Carl and Mark are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and preview their next series with the Cardinals.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about Argentina providing another thrilling victory in the World Cup, Grant McAuley joins the show, and the AMA.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about the Braves offense coming around but not being competitive when the Pirates score 12, what's next for Hurston Waldrep, why the Braves rushed him back, if we've seen the last of Carlos Carrasco, when the Braves will get active in adding pieces, and how to get Michael Harris into the All Star Game.

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Zinno argue over the Falcons' decision to extend Kyle Pitts without a clear long-term quarterback in place. They welcome Grant McAuley to analyze the Braves' recent slide and pitching woes while debating Landon Donovan's claims about the high cost of youth soccer. The discussion concludes with a look into the NCAA gambling investigation involving Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby. 01:50 - National Video Game Day 04:41 - Kyle Pitts Extension Debate 11:40 - Bijan Robinson Contract Talk 16:18 - Grant McAuley Braves Analysis 28:08 - Soccer Development Cost Controversy 38:30 - Brendan Sorsby Gambling Inquiry

Carl and Mark are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves' continued struggles and why "it's hard for Walt Weiss to do anything with limited pitching options".

Carl and Rusty are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and whether they will be willing to part ways with some of their top prospects to secure some starting pitching which could solidify them as title contenders.

Grant McAuley joins in Around the Yard to discuss the roster moves the Braves made today - Owen Murphy and JR Ritchie called up after injury to Martin Perez, how this starting rotation continues to move forward, and the Braves all-stars being announced.

Dukes and Abe celebrate the news that Folarin Balogun is eligible for the crucial USMNT clash against Belgium after his red card suspension was lifted. They are joined by Jason Longshore to preview the match and reflect on Cristiano Ronaldo's international legacy. Later, Grant McAuley provides updates on the Atlanta Braves' rotation injuries and the team's multiple All-Star selections. 01:50 - Jason Longshore Joins 07:45 - Cristiano Ronaldo's Legacy 10:11 - USMNT vs Belgium Preview 14:30 - World Cup Quarterfinal Outlook 17:13 - Grant McAuley Braves Update 21:25 - Martin Perez Injury News 24:07 - Braves All-Star Selections 32:00 - Folarin Balogun Reinstatement Controversy 41:19 - Peachtree Road Race Recap 45:08 - Jaylen Brown Top Five

Carl and Mike debate the expectations for Michael Penix Jr. and whether he is entering a true sophomore season with the Falcons. They also speak with Grant McAuley about the Braves' rotation and the possibility of adding Ha-Seong Kim to the roster. 01:50 - USMNT Viewership and Celebrities 03:43 - Michael Penix Jr. Expectations 08:45 - Falcons Quarterback Competition Debate 15:22 - Grant McAuley Braves Analysis 26:09 - USMNT Viewership and Controversy 38:31 - LeBron James NBA Rumors 43:10 - Tiger Woods Medical Records

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

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about what adjustments the Braves could implement immediately to possibly help things out, if Drake Baldwin is fully healthy, if the Braves may bench Austin Riley for a few days to try to reset, if there's added pressure on the rotation as the offense struggles, and how the team is currently using Hurston Waldrep.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about the US Men's National Team game tonight, some more news in the NBA, how many teams may have caught and passed the Hawks in the East, Grant McAuley joins the show, and the AMA.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and his conversation with Austin Riley in regards to the struggles he is having at the plate.

Carl and Mike welcome Braves insider Grant McAuley to examine the team's historic offensive slump and Austin Riley's search for consistency. They also preview the U.S. Men's National Team match against Bosnia with Jason Longshore, debating the effectiveness of hydration breaks and high-pressure tactics. Additionally, they discuss NBA free agency moves and Jahan Dotson's potential role with the Atlanta Falcons. 01:40 - European Soccer Highlights 04:50 - Hawks NBA Roster Strategy 08:25 - Jahan Dotson Falcons Impact 13:40 - Grant McCauley Braves Analysis 19:25 - Braves Runners Scoring Struggles 24:00 - Chipper Jones Coaching Influence 30:05 - USMNT Strategy And Tactics 35:40 - Soccer Penalty Shootout Pressure

Carl and Mike reflect on the 61st anniversary of the Atlanta Falcons and why the franchise's best days are still on the horizon. Grant McAuley joins to discuss the Braves' historically difficult June and the timeline for Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return. The discussion also covers the frenzy of NBA Free Agency, including LeBron James' future and the Hawks' recent roster moves. 03:15 - Falcons 61st Anniversary History 06:52 - Growing the Falcons Fanbase 10:26 - Best Safety Tandem Debate 13:38 - Grant McAuley Braves Update 20:33 - Braves Pitching and Trades 25:50 - NBA Free Agency News 38:55 - Brendan Sorsby Legal Letter

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including Walt Weiss stating that Ronald Acuna Jr. likely will not return to their lineup until after the All-Star Break

The Atlanta Braves have been in a tailspin that began three weeks ago and shows no signs of stopping after a disastrous road trip out west. Grant McAuley breaks down the unfortunate and frustrating trends behind Atlanta's struggles, which extend from on the mound to at the plate and have been made worse by injuries to key players. Can the Braves stop their slide with a patchwork rotation and a lineup that is navigating its biggest slump of the season? Will the trade deadline be too late to address some areas of need? Can some of the key players on the club turn the corner and help the team get back on track? On a brighter note, we'll take a trip down on the farm to hear from one of the most exciting prospects in baseball -- Rome Emperors outfielder Eric Hartman. The 20-year-old rising star sat down with Grant to talk about his breakout season on this edition of the show. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves continued struggles as they are in the midst of a "snowballing" effect.

HR3 - No reason Falcons can't have best offense in NFL with good QB play In hour three Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to NFL Senior writer Bill Barnwell ranking all 32 NFL teams by who he thinks has the best set of playmakers in football, react to Barnwell having the Atlanta Falcons ranked fourth in this ranking list, discuss whether or not they agree with Barnwell having the Falcons playmaker group ranked fourth in the NFL, and explain why they think the Falcons will have the best offense in the NFL if they get quality quarterback play this season. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with former 12-year professional soccer player and now Audacy soccer insider Jamie Watson! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Jamie discuss if Jamie was satisfied with the U.S. Men's National Team's performance against Türkiye last night, if Jamie thinks the U.S. Men's National Team's loss to Türkiye last night resulted in the U.S. Men's National Team losing the momentum they had going into that match even though the team had nothing to play for last night, how Jamie felt about the U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino playing Christian Pulisic in a meaningless game last night against Türkiye coming off a calf injury, how Jamie is feeling about the U.S. Men's National Team chances against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32, and what Jamie expects to see in the Congo DR versus Uzbekistan match that's happening tomorrow here in Atlanta, Georgia. 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, Ali, Beau and Grant discuss Grant recently going to Rome, Georgia to see the Rome Emperors, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves to see Eric Hartman and some of the other Braves young prospects, what the timeline is for the Braves young starting pitchers Hurston Waldrep and AJ Smith-Shawver to return to the big league club, what the concern level of Braves fans should be when it comes to Braves setup man Robert Suárez having forearm discomfort, what the Braves need to do to get back on track during this three game series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco that starts tonight, why Austin Riley has been struggling at the plate basically all season long, what the future of Mauricio Dubón as an Atlanta Brave is, and if Grant thinks it's fair or foul to think that the Philadelphia Phillies will win the NL East this year.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, Beau and Grant discuss Grant recently going to Rome, Georgia to see the Rome Emperors, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves to see Eric Hartman and some of the other Braves young prospects, what the timeline is for the Braves young starting pitchers Hurston Waldrep and AJ Smith-Shawver to return to the big league club, what the concern level of Braves fans should be when it comes to Braves setup man Robert Suárez having forearm discomfort, what the Braves need to do to get back on track during this three game series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco that starts tonight, why Austin Riley has been struggling at the plate basically all season long, what the future of Mauricio Dubón as an Atlanta Brave is, and if Grant thinks it's fair or foul to think that the Philadelphia Phillies will win the NL East this year.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about Kyle Pitts extension, the Hawks adding Kingston Flemings in the NBA Draft, chat with Grant McAuley, and the AMA.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about what the biggest issue is currently for the Braves, how valuable Mauricio Dubon has been all season, why the Braves won't settle on an everyday shortstop, how dramatic the fall-off has been for Ha-Seong Kim, Dom Smith and Matt Olson playing outfield defense, the down-the-line cost of Braves starters not going deep enough into ball games, and if Robert Suarez's forearm is a significant concern.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why the offense has suddenly been a "disappearing act"

The Atlanta Braves scored a pair of dramatic victories to take a series from the Milwaukee Brewers and put an end to their three-series losing streak. Grant McAuley breaks down a challenging stretch for the Braves. You'll hear from Manager Walt Weiss as well as Mauricio Dubón and starter Martin Perez, two key contributors to the series victory over the Brewers. He'll also discuss the Atlanta rotation plans for the foreseeable future, the playing time at shortstop and how the Braves will navigate their latest rash of injuries. Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to discuss some of the major storylines, including the injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. as well as what the Braves may do at the trade deadline, which is still some 6 weeks away. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk with Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the team including Bryce Elder's bad second inning in the Braves 9-4 loss.

Carl and Mike analyze a social media poll showing fan preference for Michael Penix Jr. over Tua Tagovailoa in the Falcons' quarterback battle. They discuss the Braves' rotation issues with Grant McAuley and weigh the possibility of a trade for Tarik Skubal. Additionally, they look ahead to the Hawks' draft picks and report on Lionel Messi's record-breaking performance in the World Cup. 01:50 - Messi World Cup Greatness 03:11 - Falcons Quarterback Poll Debate 10:05 - Hawks NBA Draft Rumors 15:26 - Braves Recap With McAuley 20:05 - Tarik Skubal Trade Analysis 30:00 - Hawks Interior Needs 40:06 - Lionel Messi Scoring Record 43:51 - Toy Story 5 Review

HR3 - Michael Penix Jr. will only be Falcons starting QB if he deserves to be In hour three Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about preferred physical profiles at positions, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, let you hear Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa talk about how Coach Stefanski is a detailed oriented man of conviction, and talk about the value he gets from Falcons quarterback coach Alex Van Pelt showing previous him film of the previous quarterback he's coached. Mike, Ali, and Beau react to what Tua had to say, and explain why they think Kevin Stefanski's blunt approach to things is something that everyone can respect. Then, Mike, Ali and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss what's going right for the Braves in the midst of their recent struggles, when Grant thinks Ronald Acuña Jr. could be returning from the injured list, what Grant thinks the Braves will do about Ha-Seong Kim moving forward, what are some moves Grant thinks Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos might be looking to make before the trade deadline, what Grant thinks the Braves are going to do with young starting pitcher JR Ritchie, and how Grant is looking forward to going to see Braves outfielder prospect Eric Hartman today. The Morning Shift crew also talks about what they learned today during the show in ‘The More You Know', and then closes out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss what's going right for the Braves in the midst of their recent struggles, when Grant thinks Ronald Acuña Jr. could be returning from the injured list, what Grant thinks the Braves will do about Ha-Seong Kim moving forward, what are some moves Grant thinks Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos might be looking to make before the trade deadline, what Grant thinks the Braves are going to do with young starting pitcher JR Ritchie, and how Grant is looking forward to going to see Braves outfielder prospect Eric Hartman today.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about the tough road trip the Braves are coming off of, the news of Strider's injury and his return timeline, if they will be aggressive and get more pitching via trade this season, if there's any update on Ronald Acuna Jr., and how the Braves will handle today's pair of games from a pitching perspective.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about the Braves playing in a pseudo-doubleheader today, Grant McAuley joins the program, and the AMA.

Carl and Mike analyze Tua Tagovailoa's playbook progress and leadership style while comparing his trajectory to Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. They are joined by Grant McAuley to discuss the Braves' recent performance and the impact of injuries to stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II. 02:17 - Falcons Roster Updates 06:37 - Penix Jr. Footwork 09:40 - QB Leadership Styles 14:14 - Braves Injury Analysis 19:15 - Ha-Seong Kim Struggles 23:06 - MLB Trade Strategy 27:31 - Kyle Pitts Usage 36:40 - Wilson Comparison 43:25 - Brian Daboll Drill

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

Dukes and Bell analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery at Falcons minicamp, noting that he remains sidelined from 11-on-11 drills. They discuss the legal situation involving James Pearce Jr. and check in with Grant McAuley for an Atlanta Braves update. This update covers Drake Baldwin's return to the lineup and the persistent injury issues facing pitcher Spencer Strider. 03:00 - Michael Penix Jr. Recovery 09:07 - Penix Jr. Training Progress 17:02 - Braves Update With McAuley 25:31 - Braves Roster Moves Discussion 32:19 - James Pearce Jr. Controversy 40:00 - Penix Jr. Practice Status 44:40 - Mayweather Legal Issues

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why all concerns of Spencer Strider's viability are justified as he deals with yet another injury.

The Atlanta Braves dropped a pair of series and lost a pair of start players to the injured list during what stands as their roughest week of the 2026 season to date. Grant McAuley discusses the injuries suffered by Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider as well as the impending return of catcher Drake Baldwin. Stephen Tolbert of Hammer Territory joins the show to talk all things Braves, the rise of Michael Harris, injury woes, pitching needs and the unusually challenging season for Ha-Seong Kim. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

On The Morning Shift, Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time recapping the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a whole, and previewing the U.S. Men's National Team's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Paraguay tonight with Atlanta United Color Analyst & Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight Jason Longshore! Grant, Ali, Beau, and Jason discuss how excited Jason is to finally have the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, what the expansion of the FIFA World Cup means for the tournament, why Jason thinks the U.S. Men's National Team should win their group, which of the U.S. Men's National Team players could become household names by the end of this year's FIFA World Cup, how excited Jason is to have matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup be in his own backyard in Atlanta, Georgia, and why Jason thinks the U.S. The Men's National Team's group, Group D, is the group of death in this year's World Cup.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Braves Insider and From The Diamond Host Grant McAuley talks about if the Braves were able to avoid the worst in term of Ronald Acuna's injury, some of the odd splits that Grant Holmes has, if Grant Holmes spot in the rotation will be lost to JR Ritchie or Hurston Waldrep, the update on Drake Baldwin, why Dylan Lee was unavailable, how to handle the batting order with Acuna out, and giving Ha-Seong Kim more chances even with other guys hitting well.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about the NBA Finals and if Wemby will be able to get away with being physical again tonight, Grant McAuley joins the show, and the AMA.

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