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On The Wire With the August 3rd MLB trade deadline bearing down, Adam and Kevin work through an unusually heavy injury news day. The back half is built around FAAB strategy for the stretch run: where to spend on power, speed, and volume/ratio pitching with only eight FAAB Sundays left, plus a reminder to raise your risk tolerance the further back you are in the standings. Welcome and News (0:00:00–0:20:00) Cody Bellinger exits Saturday's game with an apparent leg injury sliding into second base Players Discussed: Cody Bellinger, Max Schuemann, Jasson Domínguez, Spencer Jones Dodgers expect Enrique Hernández and Edwin Díaz back from the IL this week Players Discussed: Enrique Hernández, Edwin Díaz, Mookie Betts, Tommy Edman, Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernández, Max Muncy Connor Prielipp rejoins the Twins rotation for Sunday's start Players Discussed: Connor Prielipp, Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley, Zebby Matthews Rangers place Josh Jung on the IL, recall Josh Smith Players Discussed: Josh Jung, Josh Smith, Ezequiel Duran Astros lose Spencer Arrighetti to the IL, call up Bryan King Players Discussed: Spencer Arrighetti, Bryan King, Ethan Pecko, Ronel Blanco More News (0:20:00–0:50:00) Mets place Juan Soto on the IL with a calf strain Players Discussed: Juan Soto, Jorge Polanco, Brett Baty, Luis Robert Jr. Jr., Carson Benge, Eric Wagaman, Jared Young Rays activate Steven Matz, option Chris Roycroft to Triple-A Players Discussed: Steven Matz, Chris Roycroft, Griffin Jax, Ian Seymour, Shane McClanahan, Nick Martinez, Drew Rasmussen Addison Barger done for the season after elbow surgery Players Discussed: Addison Barger Cody Bellinger's injury confirmed as a hamstring strain Players Discussed: Cody Bellinger Matt McLain heads out on a rehab assignment for the Reds Players Discussed: Matt McLain, Edwin Arroyo, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Eugenio Suárez Brewers get David Hamilton back, muddying the infield timeshare Players Discussed: David Hamilton, Cooper Pratt, Joey Ortiz, Braden Shewmake Orioles' catching situation worsens as Samuel Basallo joins Rutschman on the IL Players Discussed: Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo, Jonathan Rodriguez, Chadwick Tromp, Sam Huff Athletics lose J.T. Ginn to the IL, recall Mason Barnett Players Discussed: J.T. Ginn, Mason Barnett José Ramírez activated, Khalil Watson optioned back to Triple-A Players Discussed: José Ramírez, Khalil Watson, Daniel Schneemann, Angel Martínez, Gabriel Arias Wyatt Langford exits Saturday's game, awaiting X-ray results Players Discussed: Wyatt Langford, Alejandro Osuna Atlanta gets Martín Pérez back, options JR Ritchie Players Discussed: Martín Pérez, JR Ritchie, Bryce Elder Royals trade for Nate Pearson, place Bobby Witt Jr.. on the IL Players Discussed: Nate Pearson, Max Martin, Bobby Witt Jr.., Andrew Velazquez, Nick Loftin, Tyler Tolbert, Konnor Griffin, Josh Rojas Tigers place Jack Flaherty on the IL, recall Ty Madden Players Discussed: Jack Flaherty, Ty Madden, Keider Montero, Troy Melton, Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize, Framber Valdez FAAB Recommendations, Hitters (0:50:00–1:10:00) Power (RBI, HR) Players Discussed: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Nelson Velázquez, Ty France, Tommy White, Nick Loftin Speed (SB, R) Players Discussed: Anthony Seigler, David Hamilton, Jim Jarvis, Victor Robles, Dane Myers, Leody Taveras, Taylor Walls, Mauricio Dubón, Brewer Hicklen, Mike Yastrzemski, Ronald Acuña Jr. Jr. Opportunity (AB, AVG) Players Discussed: Spencer Horwitz, Jake Mangum, Konnor Griffin, Jake Cronenworth, Sung-mun Song FAAB Recommendations, Pitchers (1:10:00–1:20:00) Volume (Wins, Ks) Players Discussed: Tyler Mahle, J.P. Sears, Tomoyuki Sugano, Brady Singer, Colin Rea, David Peterson, Carson Whisenhunt, Kohl Drake, Luinder Avila Ratios (ERA, WHIP) Players Discussed: Dylan Dodd Closers (Saves) Players Discussed: Carlos Estévez, Ryan Zeferjahn, Andrés Muñoz, Dennis Santana Wild Card and Closing Advice (1:20:00–1:30:00) Joshua Baez headlines the stash watch list as the trade deadline nears, with Pedro Ramirez already cutting into playing time in Chicago Players Discussed: Joshua Baez, Kristian Campbell, Pedro Ramirez, Michael Conforto, James Triantos Spend FAAB, raise risk Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Recapping recent baseball action, they highlight Victor Mederos' high-energy performance during his first career save along with key plays from Ozzie Albies and Mauricio Dubón. The discussion shifts to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments regarding a potential split from the NCAA and the frustrations of ongoing litigation in college sports. Additionally, they analyze Jackson Arnold's growth at Oklahoma and the impact of conference expansion on the Georgia-Tennessee rivalry. 01:00 - Recap Of Win Over Padres 05:47 - SEC Breaking From NCAA 09:28 - Jackson Arnold Oklahoma Outlook 11:14 - Georgia Schedule And Rivalries
The Braves are turning the page after a brutal June, and it started with a clubhouse vibe change led by Mauricio Dubón and what's now being called "Doobie's Disco." Could it be the spark Atlanta needed? Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down:
The Braves are turning the page after a brutal June, and it started with a clubhouse vibe change led by Mauricio Dubón and what's now being called "Doobie's Disco." Could it be the spark Atlanta needed? Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down:
Andy and Randy discuss the Braves' recent success behind Ozzie Albies and Mauricio Dubón before diving into the U.S. Men's National Team's win over Bosnia. Joe Patrick joins to break down the details of Kyle Pitts' contract and the Falcons' off-season grade. They also weigh in on the controversial red card handed to Folarin Balogun. 01:12 - Holiday Fireworks Plans 05:44 - Braves Series Win 08:51 - USMNT Advances Past Bosnia 21:54 - Falcons Contract Updates 26:05 - Falcons Offseason Grade
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.
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.
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.
As the Astros head to Toronto to face the Blue Jays, it's hard not to revisit the club's offseason trade of Jesús Sánchez for Joey Loperfido.Loperfido's struggles this season, coupled with Houston's lackluster offensive production from the outfield, have made the deal increasingly difficult to defend. Recent comments from Astros GM Dana Brown only add to the conversation, as he acknowledged the team could be in the market for a left-handed bat capable of playing the outfield — a description that sounds awfully familiar.The trade's impact extends beyond Sánchez. Mauricio Dubón's big year with the Braves also comes to mind, as he was moved in an offseason deal widely viewed as a salary dump, much like Sánchez. As Houston searches for answers in the outfield, those departures are becoming harder to ignore.Be sure to listen to the as The A-Team's Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down the Sánchez trade and examine how it continues to impact the Astros, both in the short term and for years to come.
Atlanta Braves Center Fielder Mauricio Dubón and Pitcher Martín Pérez Postgame Interview after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park. WP: Pérez (6-3) LP: Misiorowski (8-3) SV: Iglesias (15) Braves Game 74 (47-27) Attendance: 40,107 #MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com Subscribe to the Bossman YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/BossmanShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Atlanta Braves Center Fielder Mauricio Dubón and Pitcher Martín Pérez Postgame Interview after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park.WP: Pérez (6-3)LP: Misiorowski (8-3)SV: Iglesias (15)Braves Game 74 (47-27)Attendance: 40,107#MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves✅ Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com✅ Subscribe to the Bossman YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/BossmanShow
The Mets had a marathon at the ballpark and the man who closed out a rainy night at the park was Devin Williams met with Pat McCarthy to discuss rebounding after a 14 pitch marathon against Mauricio Dubón along with the collective effort from the bullpen in the win.
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.
Atlanta Braves Shortstop Mauricio Dubón Postgame Interview after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park. WP: Pérez (4-3) LP: Keller (5-3) SV: Iglesias (12) Braves Game 64 (43-21) Attendance: 39.418 #MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com Subscribe to the Bossman YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/BossmanShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Atlanta Braves Shortstop Mauricio Dubón Postgame Interview after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park.WP: Pérez (4-3)LP: Keller (5-3)SV: Iglesias (12)Braves Game 64 (43-21)Attendance: 39.418#MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves✅ Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com✅ Subscribe to the Bossman YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/BossmanShow
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 if there should be any concerns about the Braves not being able to secure series sweeps more times than not this season, why the Braves weren't able to get the offense going against Chad Dallas and the rest of the Blue Jays pitching staff last night, what the relationship between Mauricio Dubón and Chipper Jones is like, how Grant feels about the rumors that Detroit Tigers star starting pitcher Tarik Skubal could be a trade target for the Atlanta Braves, if the Braves would try to re-sign Tarik Skubal to a long-term deal if they were to trade for him, and if Braves Manager Walt Weiss is waiting for Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to get hot with the plate appearances that he's giving him or if Walt is going to have Kim share the time at shortstop with Mauricio Dubón and Jorge Mateo more down the stretch of the season.
HR3 - Falcons goes from good to great this season by improving their run defense 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 talk about some goals they would like to see the Atlanta Falcons defense hit this season, talk about how many rushing yards per game the Falcons defense should be giving up this season to be legit postseason contenders, and explain why they think the Falcons must improve their run defense and give up about 10 less rushing yards per game if they want to have a legit chance at being a playoff team. 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 if there should be any concerns about the Braves not being able to secure series sweeps more times than not this season, why the Braves weren't able to get the offense going against Chad Dallas and the rest of the Blue Jays pitching staff last night, what the relationship between Mauricio Dubón and Chipper Jones is like, how Grant feels about the rumors that Detroit Tigers star starting pitcher Tarik Skubal could be a trade target for the Atlanta Braves, if the Braves would try to re-sign Tarik Skubal to a long-term deal if they were to trade for him, and if Braves Manager Walt Weiss is waiting for Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to get hot with the plate appearances that he's giving him or if Walt is going to have Kim share the time at shortstop with Mauricio Dubón and Jorge Mateo more down the stretch of the season. The Morning Shift crew also explains why they think the Falcons defense created turnovers last season better than people remember, and then closes out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!
Atlanta Braves Shortstop Mauricio Dubón Postgame Interview after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park. WP: Holmes (4-2) LP: Corbin (2-5) Braves Game 62 (42-20) Attendance: 37,178 #MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com Subscribe to the Bossman YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/BossmanShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Atlanta Braves Shortstop Mauricio Dubón Postgame Interview after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park.WP: Holmes (4-2)LP: Corbin (2-5)Braves Game 62 (42-20)Attendance: 37,178#MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves✅ Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com✅ Subscribe to the Bossman YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/BossmanShow
Beau and Abe break down the MLB All-Star voting process and the abundance of Atlanta Braves players on the ballot. They discuss Mauricio Dubón's admiration for Chipper Jones' coaching influence and share a viral NBA roster simulation game. 01:36 - Atlanta Traffic Update 03:38 - Braves All-Star Voting 09:06 - NBA Roster Simulator 11:04 - Chipper Jones' Mentorship
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' second loss to the Braves in Atlanta, why firing manager John Schneider isn't a solution to the Jays' season so far, why the small things during a game are costing the team's performance, Alejandro Kirk's rehab stint with Dunedin Blue Jays, and more. Then, Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time World Series champion Chipper Jones (24:11) joins the guys to chat about the success the Braves have had through 2026, the comparisons to Jones' Atlanta roster, Mauricio Dubón's hitting, Ozzie Albies being able to make contact on both sides of the plate, how Chipper decides to work on hitting left vs. right, Atlanta's pitching staff reading Vlad Jr. well and what he's seeing in his at-bats, and why Walt Weiss is the perfect manager for this team. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Stake and Sandy analyze Mauricio Dubón's clutch hitting and the influence of Chipper Jones on the Braves clubhouse. They also debate whether Drake London will reach a Super Bowl and the financial benefits of Michael Penix Jr.'s rookie contract. Mike Conte later joins to discuss the lack of local buzz for the World Cup in Atlanta. 01:50 - NBA Finals Game 1 05:57 - Youth Sports Parenting 09:03 - Childhood Snack Drawer Memories 15:06 - Mauricio Dubón Clutch Hitting 19:54 - Drake London Super Bowl 24:18 - Rookie Quarterback Contract Value 30:08 - Atlanta World Cup Buzz 36:00 - Three Strikes Rapid Fire
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 if Grant thinks Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe will be fined for his wild strikeout celebration the other day, if Ronald Acuña Jr.'s grand slam yesterday will be the moment that gets him going and will be the start of a hot streak, the importance of mixing in Jorge Mateo and Mauricio Dubón in at shortstop to give Ha-Seong Kim time to ramp up and get himself into a rhythm, Chris Sale always putting the team success before his own success, the work the Braves players and Braves hitting coach Tim Hyers have put in finally showing up in the game, how Grant feels about the MLB Owners proposing a salary cap for the first time since 1994, and what Grant thinks needs to happen to prevent an MLB lockout from happening.
HR3 - Bill Callahan's coaching can turn Falcons O-Line from good to great 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 Offensive Line coach Bill Callahan talk about the great foundation the offensive line already has, how he wants to foster competition in hopes of developing starting caliber players from reserves across the O-Line, and how rookie offensive lineman are less developed now because of college schemes. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to what Coach Callahan had to say, and explain why they think Callahan just needs to build upon the Falcons O-Line foundation and not fix it. 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 if Grant thinks Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe will be fined for his wild strikeout celebration the other day, if Ronald Acuña Jr.'s grand slam yesterday will be the moment that gets him going and will be the start of a hot streak, the importance of mixing in Jorge Mateo and Mauricio Dubón in at shortstop to give Ha-Seong Kim time to ramp up and get himself into a rhythm, Chris Sale always putting the team success before his own success, the work the Braves players and Braves hitting coach Tim Hyers have put in finally showing up in the game, how Grant feels about the MLB Owners proposing a salary cap for the first time since 1994, and what Grant thinks needs to happen to prevent an MLB lockout from happening. The Morning Shift crew also debates if Houston Texans starting quarterback CJ Stroud would be a better starting quarterback option for the Atlanta Falcons than either Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr., 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 has been the difference in Michael Harris' offense and production at the plate why Money Mike has been hitting so well this season, the Braves being in the best position possible through the first third of the season, what the role of Mauricio Dubón will be moving forward now that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has returned from his injury, what and Austin Riley has been doing at the plate to get himself going offensively.
HR3 - Braves have had to be resilient & find multiple ways to win games this season 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 tragic and unexpected passing of NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch, talk about how Busch will be remembered as a NASCAR icon whether you loved or hated him, and react to Texas Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian taking a shot at a school in Texas, most likely Texas Tech, while stressing the importance of the strength of schedule. 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 has been the difference in Michael Harris' offense and production at the plate why Money Mike has been hitting so well this season, the Braves being in the best position possible through the first third of the season, what the role of Mauricio Dubón will be moving forward now that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has returned from his injury, what and Austin Riley has been doing at the plate to get himself going offensively. The Morning Shift crew also talks about what they're doing for their long Memorial Day holiday weekend, talk about what not to do at a cookout and what not to ask the grill master, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!
Robert Horry, Rob Jenners, and Brandon Harper are back for episode 260 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast — and they had to wait a day to drop it because the NBA couldn't stop cooking. Victor Wembanyama dropped 41 points and 24 rebounds in a double-overtime thriller against OKC — including a pull-up three from basically the logo that had Robert Horry's jaw on the floor. The guys break down what it means for the West Finals, why Stephon Castle needs to cut the turnovers, and whether Alex Caruso was really the right guy to put on a 7-foot alien. Then there's Cleveland. The Cavs had a 99.9% win probability with eight minutes left and handed it right back to Jalen Brunson and the Knicks. Robert Horry has strong feelings about James Harden, Kenny Atkinson's timeout usage, and what happens to Cleveland's chances if they don't wake Donovan Mitchell up. Plus: Jason Kidd gets fired in Dallas, SGA wins back-to-back MVPs and showers the Thunder roster with AP watches and Burberry trench coats (Dream and Shaq could never), Shams Charania blows up Prime Video's big MVP moment, Anthony Edwards daps up the Spurs bench with eight minutes still on the clock, and Jamal Mosley lands a head coaching job faster than most guys find an apartment. The crew also plays Championship Connection — a new game where Rob gives Robert Horry a championship team and finds out who he shared the floor with. The '96 Bulls, '03 Spurs, '04 Pistons and more come up. The answers will surprise you. New episodes every week. Hit subscribe so you don't miss a thing.
He's quickly endeared himself to Braves Country with his great smile, willingness to play anywhere & everywhere, and his clutchness! Mauricio Dubon joins us from Miami before the Braves take on the Marlins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He's quickly endeared himself to Braves Country with his great smile, willingness to play anywhere & everywhere, and his clutchness! Mauricio Dubon joins us from Miami before the Braves take on the Marlins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HR1 - Falcons figuring out long-term QB plan more important than record this season In hour one 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 Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 4-1 last night in Atlanta in game two of their three game series, explain why they think Mauricio Dubón's defense and clutch hitting will keep him in the Braves everyday lineup even when the team gets fully healthy, talk about what they would consider a successful season for the Atlanta Falcons this year, explain why they think the Falcons season will be a success as long as they figure out what they have or don't have in quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and are able to move forward knowing what does or doesn't have to be done to address the future of the quarterback position, react to ACC commissioner Jim Phillips saying he wants to see the College Football Playoffs expanded to 24-teams, explain why they think the College Football Playoffs shouldn't expand to 24 teams just because the ACC can't get more than one team in, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!
Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 4-1 last night in Atlanta in game two of their three game series, and explain why they think Mauricio Dubón's defense and clutch hitting will keep him in the Braves everyday lineup even when the team gets fully healthy.
Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 4-1 last night in Atlanta in game two of their three game series, and explain why they think Braves ultimate utility man Mauricio Dubón embodies the selfless mindset that the entire Braves team has.
HR3 - Falcons would be fortunate to get early Thursday night game & late bye week 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, talk about the Atlanta Falcons full 2026-27 schedule and the full NFL 2026-27 schedule coming out tonight at 8 PM EST, talk about what they would like the Falcons schedule to look like, explain why they think the best time for the Falcons to have their bye week this year would be after the Falcons have their game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 4-1 last night in Atlanta in game two of their three game series, explain why they think Braves ultimate utility man Mauricio Dubón embodies the selfless mindset that the entire Braves team has, react to Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Football Coach Matt Rhule and the Cornhuskers agreeing on a five million-dollar NIL and intellectual property agreement which allows the university's athletic department to profit from his "House Rhules" podcast and any apparel-related merchandise featuring his likeness, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!
Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden discuss the Atlanta Braves' dominance and the savvy roster moves that have fueled their historic start. They analyze the impact of players like Mauricio Dubón and Chris Sale while reflecting on the championship windows for Atlanta's major sports franchises. 01:11 - Chris Sale Trade Impact 05:53 - Historic NL East Lead 09:03 - Atlanta Sports Title Droughts
Steak and Sandra celebrate the Atlanta Braves becoming the first team in MLB to reach 30 wins this season. They analyze the success of the Chris Sale trade and the performance of depth players like Mauricio Dubón and Dominic Smith. The conversation also turns to the NBA Draft, where they highlight the rising draft stock of center Aday Mara and discuss potential roster moves for the Atlanta Hawks. 01:50 - Intro and Boston Trip 06:00 - Dining at Clark's Steakhouse 10:40 - Sports Update: Nine Nine 16:40 - Chris Sale Trade Analysis 29:41 - Air Travel Experiences 36:59 - NBA Draft: Aday Mara 41:18 - Jalen Brown Trade Rumors
The Braves welcome the Cubs to Truist Park as one of the hottest teams in baseball comes to Atlanta. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the series, the Cubs’ trade deadline outlook, Atlanta’s bullpen questions, the return timeline for Ronald Acuña Jr., and what the Braves should expect from Ha-Seong Kim. They also discuss Mauricio Dubón’s emergence in left field, the state of the bullpen, Walt Weiss’ pitching strategy, and how Atlanta is navigating one of the deepest rosters in baseball. Plus, reflections on the impact Bobby Cox and Ted Turner had on Braves baseball and the city of Atlanta. ⚾ Topics Covered: Braves vs Cubs series preview Ronald Acuña Jr. latest update Ha-Seong Kim’s role with Atlanta Mauricio Dubón earning everyday playing time Braves bullpen concerns and rotation moves Walt Weiss managing the pitching staff Bobby Cox & Ted Turner tributes Trade deadline talk around MLB
The Braves welcome the Cubs to Truist Park as one of the hottest teams in baseball comes to Atlanta. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the series, the Cubs’ trade deadline outlook, Atlanta’s bullpen questions, the return timeline for Ronald Acuña Jr., and what the Braves should expect from Ha-Seong Kim. They also discuss Mauricio Dubón’s emergence in left field, the state of the bullpen, Walt Weiss’ pitching strategy, and how Atlanta is navigating one of the deepest rosters in baseball. Plus, reflections on the impact Bobby Cox and Ted Turner had on Braves baseball and the city of Atlanta. ⚾ Topics Covered: Braves vs Cubs series preview Ronald Acuña Jr. latest update Ha-Seong Kim’s role with Atlanta Mauricio Dubón earning everyday playing time Braves bullpen concerns and rotation moves Walt Weiss managing the pitching staff Bobby Cox & Ted Turner tributes Trade deadline talk around MLB
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to preview the Atlanta Braves' three game series with the Chicago Cubs that starts tonight in Atlanta, and explain why they think ultimate utility man Mauricio Dubón needs to be in the Braves' lineup for the foreseeable future.
HR2 - Falcons using second wave of free agency to improve their depth In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons signing defensive tackle Ross Blacklock, linebacker Daveren Rayner, offensive linemen Layden Robinson, offensive linemen Brandon Walton, and in corresponding moves releasing tight end Brandon Frazier, defensive tackle Ben Stille, wide receiver Deven Thompkins, and running back Carlos Washington Jr. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think Robinson provides good offensive line depth for the Falcons but won't push starting left guard Matthew Bergeron or starting right guard Chris Lindstrom for their starting jobs. Then, Ali tests Mike, Dylan, and Beau's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also continues to preview the Atlanta Braves' three game series with the Chicago Cubs that starts tonight in Atlanta, explain why they think ultimate utility man Mauricio Dubón needs to be in the Braves' lineup for the foreseeable future, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.
Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss how challenging this upcoming road trip is going to be for the Braves, if Braves Manager Walt Weiss should give third baseman Austin Riley a day off to maybe give him a little reset to possibly get him out of this slump he's in right now, what the Braves lineup and rotations will look like when catcher Sean Murphy returns to the lineup during the team's series against the Seattle Mariners, what the corresponding move will be when Murphy returns, what the reasoning was behind Braves Manager Walt Weiss and the team having starting pitcher Spencer Strider making his season debut on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies as opposed to today or tomorrow, if Braves utility player Mauricio Dubón will spend more time playing left field when shortstop Ha-Seong Kim returns from injury, where Braves closer Raisel Iglesias is at when it comes to him returning from injury, and Braves bullpen pitcher Joel Payamps and the Braves bullpen not having a great day against the Detroit Tigers yesterday.
HR3 - Hawks have found their core players & now it's time to build around them 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 recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks getting embarrassed at home last night by the New York Knicks in Game six of their first round playoff series 140-89, let listeners call into the show and give their thoughts on the Hawks embarrassing loss last night, and explain why they think Jalen Johnson needs to do his part and recruit some players to Atlanta. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss how challenging this upcoming road trip is going to be for the Braves, if Braves Manager Walt Weiss should give third baseman Austin Riley a day off to maybe give him a little reset to possibly get him out of this slump he's in right now, what the Braves lineup and rotations will look like when catcher Sean Murphy returns to the lineup during the team's series against the Seattle Mariners, what the corresponding move will be when Murphy returns, what the reasoning was behind Braves Manager Walt Weiss and the team having starting pitcher Spencer Strider making his season debut on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies as opposed to today or tomorrow, if Braves utility player Mauricio Dubón will spend more time playing left field when shortstop Ha-Seong Kim returns from injury, where Braves closer Raisel Iglesias is at when it comes to him returning from injury, and Braves bullpen pitcher Joel Payamps and the Braves bullpen not having a great day against the Detroit Tigers yesterday. The Morning Shift crew also talks about if it's normal for a car salesman to ask someone what bank they're using to finance their car and how much they still owe on the car after Mike's wife Lindsey was asked those same questions yesterday by a car salesman, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything, including the Atlanta Hawks' blowout 140-89 loss at home to the New York Knicks last night in Game six of their first round playoff series, in the Morning Mailbag!
Keep or Kut - Pete and Chad examine some of the significant pickups across competitive and active OPL leagues. 2:39 - Pete's H2H Hero of the Week is Seiya Suzuki 4:56 - Chad's H2H Hero of the Week is the now-injured Pete Fairbanks 23:30 - Randy Vásquez, Michael Soroka, and Emerson Hancock are off to hot starts 34:37 - Keaton Winn has been tearing it up for San Francisco, but he doesn't have the closers job. Does that put him behind Bryan Baker and Jakob Junis? 51:35 - Mauricio Dubón's position flexibility is getting him added in a lot of spots. How does he compare to Jeremiah Jackson? Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS Connect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mike Bell and Carl Dukes evaluate the early performance of the Braves' starting rotation and the impact of contributors like Bryce Elder and Mauricio Dubón. They also track the first round of the Masters, discussing Scottie Scheffler's play and Bryson DeChambeau's equipment choices. Finally, they debate the recovery of Michael Penix Jr. and the implications of his current rehabilitation timeline. 01:00 - Braves Rotation and Lineup Analysis 04:02 - Masters Leaderboard and Betting Stories 08:53 - Michael Penix Jr. Rehab Debate
Dimino caught up with one of the new faces at Braves Spring Training, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner Mauricio Dubon, who will play a major role for this team with the injury to Ha-Seong Kim. Braves Country is going to love this guy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dimino caught up with one of the new faces at Braves Spring Training, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner Mauricio Dubon, who will play a major role for this team with the injury to Ha-Seong Kim. Braves Country is going to love this guy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down fantasy-relevant MLB veterans who will be 35 or older in 2026, discussing why age-based discounts often go too far in drafts. Position by position, they evaluate starters, relievers, and hitters who still provide stable volume, category juice, or late-draft value—especially in NFBC-style formats. The episode emphasizes trusting skills, roles, and projections over age bias while building balanced fantasy rosters.0:00–6:30 — Episode Setup & Draft PhilosophyWhy veteran players are often overdocked due to ageCan you build a competitive roster leaning heavily on 35+ players?Format considerations (NFBC, draft-and-hold, redraft)Setting criteria: age 35+ entering 2026 season 6:30–32:00 — Veteran Starting PitchersCore discussion around innings, risk, and projection valuePlayers discussed:Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom. Cole Ragans, Hunter Greene, Max Fried, Brian Woo, Merrill Kelly, Matthew Boyd, Kyle Hendricks (historical comp), Seth Lugo, Yusei Kikuchi, Shota Imanaga SuganoKey themes:Sale and deGrom as high-impact SP1/SP2 options despite capped inningsTrusting elite ratios over raw innings totalsBackfilling innings rather than chasing 200-IP arms early“Old and boring” starters stabilizing WHIP and ERA late32:00–48:00 — Veteran Relievers & ClosersEvaluating save security vs ADP costPlayers discussed: Aroldis Chapman, Raisel Iglesias, Kenley Jansen, Robert Suarez, David Bednar, Josh Hader, Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley, Emilio Pagán, Sean ArmstrongKey themes:Iglesias vs Chapman at costConcerns about Chapman's WHIP and role volatilityJansen as a discount saves sourceDrafting proven closers over speculative youth48:00–1:05:00 — Infield Veterans (2B, 3B, MI)Why some aging infielders still matterPlayers discussed:Marcus Semien, José Altuve, Gleyber Torres, Jorge Polanco, Matt McLain, Nolan Arenado, Max Muncy, Josh Bell, Mauricio Dubón, Miguel Rojas, Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma OkamotoKey themes:No true veteran fallback at shortstopSemien as a volume-driven safety net at 2BArenado as a last-round corner infielder targetOBP vs AVG format differences for Muncy 1:05:00–1:25:00 — Veteran Outfielders & DHsDiscounted power and lineup contextPlayers discussed:George Springer, Giancarlo Stanton, Randy Arozarena, Seiya Suzuki, Oneil Cruz, Michael Harris II, Tommy Pham, Aaron Judge (contextual)Key themes:Springer as a mispriced leadoff hitterStanton's power vs inconsistent playing timeUsing veterans as category specialistsStreaming vs drafting fragile bats 1:25:00–1:40:00 — Draft Strategy Wrap-UpAge bias creating consistent market inefficienciesKnowing when to push veterans above ADPFormat-driven aggressivenessTrusting projections and roles over narrative 1:40:00–1:45:00 — Closing ThoughtsSpring training and draft season approachPosition and category previews coming soonFinal endorsement of balanced veteran usage Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Aaron Judge having been teammates with both Taylor Ward and Tyler Wade, a revelation about the late-season health of Elly De La Cruz, and the hidden value of multiposition players such as Mauricio Dubón, then (38:22) answer listener emails about the terms “baseball lifer” and “double-barrel action,” when […]
The Atlanta Braves have acquired utility man Mauricio Dubon in exchange for shortstop Nick Allen. In this emergency edition of the Hammer Territory Podcast, Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman discuss Dubon's role in Atlanta, if he will be the starting shortstop, and what moves could be next from Alex Anthopoulos. Get 15% off The Perfect Jean with the code FOUL15 at http://theperfectjean.nyc/FOUL15 #theperfectjeanpod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos met with the media to break down a major day of roster moves — re-signing All-Star closer Raisel Iglesias and pulling off a trade that sends shortstop Nick Allen to Houston in exchange for two-time Gold Glove utility man Mauricio Dubón. AA details why Iglesias remains a core piece of Atlanta’s bullpen, how Dubón’s versatility fits perfectly into the Braves’ lineup construction, and what the front office still plans to address this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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