Podcast appearances and mentions of grant mcauley

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it's fair or foul to think that the Atlanta Falcons starting Right Tackle is currently on their roster, and more!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, react to the news that the Falcons have also placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, talk about Storm now being out for the entire season after being placed on the PUP list, explain why they think Morris' athleticism and versatility make him a good replacement for Storm, and explain why they think Morris' athleticism and versatility will be the reason why he'll likely be the Falcons new swing tackle this season.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to the news that Texas attorney general Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board of directors chairman Douglas Girod yesterday, notifying the league that it would be exposed to "substantial liability" if it takes action against Texas Tech for playing quarterback Brendan Sorsby, explain why they think Paxton is only supporting Sorsby to get votes in Texas , and then close out hour one by diving into an Ali Mac dude movie trivia version of Mike'd Up!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, react to the news that the Falcons have also placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, talk about Storm now being out for the entire season after being placed on the PUP list, and explain why they think the Falcons traded for Morris to replace Falcons swing tackle Storm Norton, not to compete for the Falcons starting Right Tackle job.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about the Atlanta Braves' series finale with the Chicago White Sox getting rained out last night, preview the Braves' three game series with the New York Mets in New York that starts tonight, and explain why they think the Braves are having the success they're having this season because of their elite depth.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, react to the news that the Falcons have also placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, talk about Storm now being out for the entire season after being placed on the PUP list, and explain why they think Morris is the ultimate swing offensive lineman because he can play all over offensive line.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to the news that Major League Baseball is planning to question Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the executive director of medical services for the Dodgers as well as the Rams, following a report from The New York Times yesterday that he supported the therapeutic use of performance-enhancing drugs for UFC star Conor McGregor during his recovery from a severe leg fracture, and talk about how the MLB is having to do their own wellness check on Dr. ElAttrache.

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.

HR3 - Wanya Morris can revive NFL career by being Falcons do it all O-Lineman In hour three Grant McAuley, filling in for 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 the news that the Atlanta Falcons have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, react to the news that the Falcons have also placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, talk about Storm now being out for the entire season after being placed on the PUP list, explain why they think Morris' athleticism and versatility make him a good replacement for Storm, explain why they think Morris is the ultimate swing offensive lineman because he can play all over offensive line, talk about one guy that's beating the high gas prices right now, continue to talk about the Atlanta Braves' series finale with the Chicago White Sox getting rained out last night, continue to preview the Braves' three game series with the New York Mets in New York that starts tonight, react to the news that Major League Baseball is planning to question Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the executive director of medical services for the Dodgers as well as the Rams, following a report from The New York Times yesterday that he supported the therapeutic use of performance-enhancing drugs for UFC star Conor McGregor during his recovery from a severe leg fracture, and talk about how the MLB is having to do their own wellness check on Dr. ElAttrache right now. Then, Grant, Ali, and Beau close out hour three by spending 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.

HR2 - Bill Callahan could turn Wanya Morris into steal & really good player for Falcons In hour two Grant McAuley, filling in for 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 the news that the Atlanta Falcons have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, react to the news that the Falcons have also placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, talk about Storm now being out for the entire season after being placed on the PUP list, explain why they think Morris' athleticism and versatility make him a good replacement for Storm, and explain why they think Morris' athleticism and versatility will be the reason why he'll likely be the Falcons new swing tackle this season. Then, Grant, Ali, and Beau play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it's fair or foul to think that the Atlanta Falcons starting Right Tackle is currently on their roster, and more! The Morning Shift crew also talks about the latest adventures that Freddy the German tourist has been on as he continues his American road tour as he's here visiting because of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continue to talk about the Atlanta Braves' series finale with the Chicago White Sox getting rained out last night, continue to preview the Braves' three game series with the New York Mets in New York that starts tonight, explain why they think the Braves must kick the Mets while they're down with tougher opponents and series coming up for the Braves, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR1 - Falcons got Wanya Morris to replace Storm Norton, whose NFL career is in limbo In hour one Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, talk about the Atlanta Braves' series finale with the Chicago White Sox getting rained out last night, preview the Braves' three game series with the New York Mets in New York that starts tonight, explain why they think the Braves are having the success they're having this season because of their elite depth, react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, react to the news that the Falcons have also placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, talk about Storm now being out for the entire season after being placed on the PUP list, explain why they think the Falcons traded for Morris to replace Falcons swing tackle Storm Norton, and not to compete for the Falcons starting Right Tackle job. Grant, Ali, and Beau also react to the news that Texas attorney general Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board of directors chairman Douglas Girod yesterday, notifying the league that it would be exposed to "substantial liability" if it takes action against Texas Tech for playing quarterback Brendan Sorsby, explain why they think Paxton is only supporting Sorsby to get votes in Texas, and then close out hour one by diving into an Ali Mac dude movie trivia version of Mike'd Up!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to talk about the Atlanta Braves' series finale with the Chicago White Sox getting rained out last night, continue to preview the Braves' three game series with the New York Mets in New York that starts tonight, and explain why they think the Braves must kick the Mets while they're down with tougher opponents and series coming up for the Braves.

Carl and Mike analyze the Falcons' quarterback development and the impact of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury on the Braves. They critique Joey McGuire's controversial defense of a Texas Tech gambling scandal and interview Grant McAuley regarding upcoming roster moves in Atlanta. The discussion also features a look at the NBA Finals and a debate on LeBron James' legacy. 01:20 - Falcons Home Ticket Debate 04:28 - Van Pelt on Quarterbacks 08:50 - Shared Brownie A La Mode 14:05 - Grant McAuley on Acuña 17:10 - Acuña's Injury Roster Impact 25:35 - Braves Pitching Roster Moves 29:55 - McGuire's Gambling Defense 34:15 - Knicks Spurs Finals Analysis 39:55 - LeBron's GOAT Status

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

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Chicago White Sox 2-1 last night in Chicago in Game two of their three game series, talk about the Braves losing their third series of the season with their loss to the White Sox last night, react to the Braves placing their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, react to the Braves also placing right handed relief pitcher Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 8, with right elbow inflammation, and explain why they think the Braves will be careful with Ronald Acuña Jr. but won't put him in bubble wrap and be overprotective of him either.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Chicago White Sox 2-1 last night in Chicago in Game two of their three game series, talk about the Braves losing their third series of the season with their loss to the White Sox last night, react to the Braves placing their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, react to the Braves also placing right handed relief pitcher Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 8, with right elbow inflammation, and talk about how the Braves offense not giving their ace starting pitcher Chris Sale run support over his last few starts has become an annoying trend.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons Defensive Line Coach Nate Ollie talk about Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand needing to be the final boss for Atlanta's D-Line, react to what Coach Ollie had to say, and explain why think think Coach Ollie has deemed Da'Shawn Hand as the Falcons "Final Boss" and “Kingpin” of the Falcons new run defense.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons Defensive Line Coach Nate Ollie talk about Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand needing to be the final boss for Atlanta's D-Line, react to what Coach Ollie had to say, and explain why think think Coach Ollie's comment about Da'Shawn Hand being Atlanta's “final boss” and “Kingpin” hints at the Falcons changing their run defense.

HR1 - Falcons offseason moves show they're committed to improving run defense In hour one Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the New York Knicks' 107-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals last night, which featured the Knicks rallying from a 29-point deficit, and a game winning tip-in shot by Knicks forward OG Anunoby in the final seconds of the game. Grant, Ali, and Beau also recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Chicago White Sox 2-1 last night in Chicago in Game two of their three game series, talk about the Braves losing their third series of the season with their loss to the White Sox last night, react to the Braves placing their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, react to the Braves also placing right handed relief pitcher Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 8, with right elbow inflammation, explain why they think the Braves will be careful with Ronald Acuña Jr. but won't put him in bubble wrap and be overprotective of him either, react to the news that actor and producer Ben Stiller was filming on his IPhone while being courtside at Game 3 of the NBA FInals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in Madison Square Garden to get some footage for a documentary he's making just like Beau predicted earlier this week. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Atlanta Falcons Defensive Line Coach Nate Ollie talk about Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand needing to be the final boss for Atlanta's D-Line, react to what Coach Ollie had to say, explain why think think Coach Ollie has deemed Da'Shawn Hand as the Falcons "Final Boss" and “Kingpin” of the Falcons new run defense, react to Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt and Texas Tech Head Football Coach Joey McGuire both releasing statements yesterday in support of quarterback Brendan Sorsby, let you hear Coach McGuire defend Sorsby, react to what Coach McGuire had to say, explain why they think Hocutt's and McGuire's support of Sorsby is misguided, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR2 - Kyle Pitts doing everything possible to ensure his contract year is his best year In hour two Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the New York Knicks' 107-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals last night, which featured the Knicks rallying from a 29-point deficit, and a game winning tip-in shot by Knicks forward OG Anunoby in the final seconds of the game. Grant, Ali, and Beau also react to and talk about an article written by 92.9 The Game's own Garrett Chapman where he talks about a conversation that he had with Atlanta Falcons Tight End Coach Kevin Koger where Koger highlights a specific moment and meeting that he and Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had that came just before Pitts' breakout finish last season, and explain why they think Kyle is putting himself in position to have a big season and also putting himself in position to get a big pay day. Then Ali tests Grant's and Beau's knowledge with some Throwback Thursday Trivia for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Chicago White Sox 2-1 last night in Chicago in Game two of their three game series, talk about the Braves losing their third series of the season with their loss to the White Sox last night, react to the Braves placing their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, react to the Braves also placing right handed relief pitcher Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 8, with right elbow inflammation, explain why they think Acuña Jr.'s slow start, low numbers, and lack of production this season is due to bad luck and injuries, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR3 - Austin Riley & Ha-Seong Kim must step up with Braves injuries piling up In hour three Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the New York Knicks' 107-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals last night, which featured the Knicks rallying from a 29-point deficit, and a game winning tip-in shot by Knicks forward OG Anunoby in the final seconds of the game. Grant, Ali, and Beau also talk about all the celebrities that were at the Knicks-Spurs game last night, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Defensive Line Coach Nate Ollie talk about Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand needing to be the final boss for Atlanta's D-Line, react to what Coach Ollie had to say, explain why think think Coach Ollie's comment about Da'Shawn Hand being Atlanta's “final boss” and “Kingpin” hints at the Falcons changing their run defense, talk about a conspiracy theory involving Guy Fieri and his hit television show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Chicago White Sox 2-1 last night in Chicago in Game two of their three game series, talk about the Braves losing their third series of the season with their loss to the White Sox last night, react to the Braves placing their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, react to the Braves also placing right handed relief pitcher Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 8, with right elbow inflammation, talk about how the Braves offense not giving their ace starting pitcher Chris Sale run support over his last few starts has become an annoying trend, debate about how long the Atlanta Braves should keep their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. out of the lineup while he allows his strained left hamstring to heal, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt and Texas Tech Head Football Coach Joey McGuire both releasing statements yesterday in support of quarterback Brendan Sorsby, let you hear Coach McGuire defend Sorsby, react to what Coach McGuire had to say, and explain why they think Hocutt's and McGuire's support of Sorsby is misguided.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan debate about how long the Atlanta Braves should keep their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. out of the lineup for while he allows his strained left hamstring to heal, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Chicago White Sox 2-1 last night in Chicago in Game two of their three game series, talk about the Braves losing their third series of the season with their loss to the White Sox last night, react to the Braves placing their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, react to the Braves also placing right handed relief pitcher Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 8, with right elbow inflammation, and explain why they think Acuña Jr.'s slow start, low numbers, and lack of production this season is due to bad luck and injuries.

Ali Mac tests Grant McAuley's and Beau Morgan's knowledge with some Throwback Thursday Trivia for the halftime portion of the show!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to and talk about an article written by 92.9 The Game's own Garrett Chapman where he talks about a conversation that he had with Atlanta Falcons Tight End Coach Kevin Koger where Koger highlights a specific moment and meeting that he and Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had that came just before Pitts' breakout finish last season, and explain why they think Kyle is putting himself in position to have a big season and also putting himself in position to get a big pay day.

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.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including Ronald Acuna Jr. dealing with another injury and the impact it has on their roster.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and walt Weiss' ability to 'press all the right buttons' that lead to wins.

We hear from Drake London, as he discusses the quarterback situation and his growth within the offensive scheme after signing a massive extension. Grant McAuley provides insights into the Braves' pitching depth and upcoming series against the White Sox. They also analyze the controversial gambling case involving Brendan Sorsby and the state of college sports integrity. 01:49 - Quarterback Footwork Training 07:20 - NFL Team Culture Analysis 11:46 - Van Pelt's Coaching Philosophy 15:00 - Grant McAuley Braves Update 19:55 - Braves Pitching Injury Report 23:35 - White Sox Series Preview 28:05 - Sorsby Gambling Controversy 36:10 - Knicks Vs Spurs Analysis 40:25 - Stephon Castle Hawks Debate 43:45 - Browns Quarterback Reps Debate

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.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why there is not reasoon for concern with Chris Sales outing

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

With the Atlanta Braves already off to one of their hottest starts in franchise history, former MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. provided even more reason for optimism with a torrid road trip as Atlanta took series in both Boston and Cincinnati to become the first team to 40 wins this season. Grant McAuley breaks down the resurgence of Acuña, which felt like a matter of time after a sluggish start, and the other key factors for the Braves offensive exploits. Is center fielder Michael Harris II finally ascending to the next level? When will Austin Riley be back to his regularly scheduled mashing? Can Jorge Mateo help solve the shortstop need while Ha-Seong Kim gets up to speed? And has Dylan Lee gone from one of the most unheralded relievers to one of the best in the game? All of that plus a visit with Scott Coleman of Hammer Territory to discuss Acuña's hot hitting, the Braves offensive turnaround, the value versatility is having on the Atlanta roster, how the pitching staff could get even better as it gets healthier and more. 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.