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Andy Bunker and Randy McMichael analyze the Atlanta Braves' inability to close out series sweeps after a disappointing loss to the Blue Jays. They also discuss Reynaldo López's relief appearance and local Marietta pizza spot Solar Slice. 01:00 - Father's Day Dinner Plans 04:30 - Solar Slice Pizza Recommendation 06:46 - Braves' Loss Analysis

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 at home in Atlanta last night in the finale of the teams' three game series, and explain why they think Braves Manager Walt Weiss having relief pitcher Reynaldo López pitching in the top of the ninth inning in a one run game was not a move that gave the Braves the best chance to win.

HR1 - Falcons defense not far off from being Top 10 total defense 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 losing to the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 at home in Atlanta last night in the finale of the teams' three game series, explain why they think Braves Manager Walt Weiss having relief pitcher Reynaldo López pitching in the top of the ninth inning in a one run game was not a move that gave the Braves the best chance to win, react to a Georgia man being sentenced to four years in federal prison for selling Georgia Football fans UGA football tickets that he never delivered, begin to talk about some goals they would like to see the Atlanta Falcons defense hit this season, talk about how many points per game they would like to see the Falcons defense give up on average this season, talk about how many tackles for loss they would like to see the Falcons defense have this season, explain why they think the Falcons defense needs to give up 20 points per game or less to be a legit playoff contending team, react to a fan who ran onto the Frost Bank Center court during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's NBA Finals and attempted to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama being arrested and given a lifetime ban from all NBA arenas, and a second individual also receiving a lifetime ban for his role in the incident as well, explain why they agree with the NBA giving these two individuals lifetime bans, explain why they think a bad selfie isn't worth getting banned from NBA arenas for life, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike'd Up!

Barrett Sallee breaks down the Braves’ upcoming showdown with the Dodgers and reacts to the growing concerns around the offense after a rough series in Seattle. Is the panic overblown? And should the Braves consider giving Austin Riley a mental reset? Plus: Chris Sale vs Dodgers preview Spencer Strider’s return and bullpen usage Grant Holmes, Reynaldo López & the rotation questions Why the Braves’ early wins still matter Biggest takeaways heading into the Dodgers seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barrett Sallee breaks down the Braves’ upcoming showdown with the Dodgers and reacts to the growing concerns around the offense after a rough series in Seattle. Is the panic overblown? And should the Braves consider giving Austin Riley a mental reset? Plus: Chris Sale vs Dodgers preview Spencer Strider’s return and bullpen usage Grant Holmes, Reynaldo López & the rotation questions Why the Braves’ early wins still matter Biggest takeaways heading into the Dodgers seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braves insider Grant McAuley joins Dukes and Bell to analyze Reynaldo López's difficult start against the Nationals and the impressive development of AJ Smith-Shawver. They also evaluate Drake Baldwin's defensive growth and potential role in the Braves' catching rotation. 01:13 - Reynaldo López's Tough Outing 03:08 - AJ Smith-Shawver's Rapid Growth 06:58 - Drake Baldwin's Defensive Impact

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals last night in D.C. 11-4, talk about the Braves getting their six game winning streak snapped with their loss last night, and explain why they think last night's loss was just a result of starting pitcher Reynaldo López and some of the other Braves pitchers on their pitching staff not having their best stuff last night.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals last night in D.C. 11-4, talk about the Braves getting their six game winning streak snapped with their loss last night, and explain why they think there's no reason to have long term concerns about Reynaldo López after his bad outing last night

HR2 - Falcons need to draft speedy receiver who can make people miss in tight spaces 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 Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall's Falcons seven round mock draft that he put together, react to Josh having the Falcons drafting Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazzell II in the fourth round, explain why they think Brazzell II would give the Falcons nice size, depth, and speed at the wide receiver position, play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Ali gives Mike and Beau two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including choosing which Atlanta Braves starting pitcher they think will have more strikeouts at the end of the season between Chris Sale and Spencer Strider, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals last night in D.C. 11-4, talk about the Braves getting their six game winning streak snapped with their loss last night, explain why they think there's no reason to have long term concerns about Reynaldo López after his bad outing last night, 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 drafting cornerback with their first selection would be very telling In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals last night in D.C. 11-4, talk about the Braves getting their six game winning streak snapped with their loss last night, explain why they think last night's loss was just a result of starting pitcher Reynaldo López and some of the other Braves pitchers on their pitching staff not having their best stuff last night, react to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall's Falcons seven round mock draft that he put together, react to Josh having the Falcons drafting Arizona Wildcats cornerback Treydan Stukes in the second round, explain why they think the Falcons do need to draft a cornerback to replace Dee Alford, but not in the second round, react to New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel finally addressing and talking to the media since the pictures of him and now former NFL reporter and insider for The Athletic Dianna Russini were published, let you hear what Vrabel had to say about the pictures and the situation overall, react to what he had to say, explain why they think both Vrabel and Russini were both in wrong but Vrabel did nothing unethical unlike Russini, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it'!

The Miami Heat finally made it official—Terry Rozier is out. No surprises here, just the Heat cutting ties right before the waiver deadline like everyone saw coming.News:We kick things off with some early-season fireworks in the MLB. Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler got into a full-on bench-clearing brawl after a homer and a hit-by-pitch turned into fists flying—Lopez still gripping the baseball while throwing punches. Suspensions came down, appeals were made, and the league settled on five games… but the tone for the season? Set immediately.Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is dealing with a $7.3 million IRS lien while also suing Showtime for $340 million. Oh—and he's rebooking a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. Is it still “Money” Mayweather… or something else entirely?Tragedy struck as former NFL/UFL corner Chris Payton-Jones passed away at 30 following a wrong-way crash.More off-field issues:Ted Ginn Jr. arrested for suspected DUIMarkquese Bell picked up on drug charges (and somehow already has a closed case??)Former Seahawk Rickey Thenarse shot in LA and recovering after surgeryAnd in a potentially HUGE story, the United States Department of Justice is investigating the National Football League over streaming costs and antitrust concerns. Fans paying nearly $1,000 just to watch games? Yeah… that might be a problem.This Week's Biggest Pickle :Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini—and what might be the most allegedly messy situation of the year.From Arizona pro days to a luxury Sedona resort, pool time, hot tubs, rooftop sunsets, and “just friends” statements… the timeline isn't helping anyone here. The The Athletic is now investigating, Russini is off reporting duties, and Vrabel is suddenly not speaking at pressers.Six people there? Maybe.Looks innocent? Not really.Internet detectives? Already on it.This one has everything—money, drama, suspensions, investigations, and a “just friends” story that absolutely nobody is buying.#SportsPodcast #NFL #MLB #NBA

Randy McMichael returns from vacation to join Abe Gordon in recapping a busy week of sports headlines. They discuss the unexpected retirement of Kaleb McGary and the Falcons' decision to sign Jawaan Taylor as his replacement. They also analyze the impact of Angel Reese joining the Atlanta Dream and the recent on-field incident between Jorge Soler and Reynaldo López. 01:00 - Randy's Vacation Stories 04:29 - Falcons Roster Changes 07:15 - Angel Reese Joins Dream 09:30 - MLB And NCAA Recap

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Jorge Soler charging the mound against Reynaldo López and whether a team could dupe an opposing ace into getting ejected, Konnor Griffin’s extension becoming official, whether Jose Altuve is benefiting from the reshaped strike zone, a wave of MLB injuries, teams whose playoff odds have changed the most in the first two weeks of the season, Tony Vitello’s PR performance, the debut of brimless hats, a few follow-ups, and more. Audio intro: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Cease vs. Ohtani game Link to brawl story Link to suspensions story Link to Soler vs. López stats Link to Bois database Link to Bois spreadsheet Link to “aggro” wiki Link to Armadillidiidae wiki Link to Dan S. on Griffin Link to MLBTR on Griffin Link to Olney’s deleted tweet Link to Rosenthal on Griffin Link to marriage/divorce stats Link to Woodrum on the strike zone Link to Seidler on Altuve Link to wRC+ leaderboard Link to batter challenges leaderboard Link to Altuve called-strike rate Link to Judge called-strike rate Link to Altuve mistake-strike rate Link to Judge mistake-strike rate Link to five-year out-of-zone-strike rate Link to five-year in-zone-ball rate Link to Petriello on height 1 Link to Petriello on height 2 Link to banging-scheme player data Link to report on Altuve’s sign-stealing Link to FG post on recent injuries Link to Dan S. on slow starts Link to demure/mindful meme Link to playoff odds changes Link to Red Sox panic Link to Breslow quote Link to Ben on ex-player GMs Link to most consecutive one-run losses Link to Ben on dugout game-calling Link to Vitello article 1 Link to Vitello article 2 Link to Vitello article 3 Link to Vitello article 4 Link to Vitello article 5 Link to Chapman/Schmitt clip Link to Alcantara/McCullough story Link to Rockies start story Link to Sheehan on Caissie Link to Walker’s hot start Link to new City Connects Link to White Sox giveaway hat Link to mitre wiki Link to Baumann post Link to Rangers statue post Link to Jake hat photo Link to Jordan hat photo Link to “Yankee with no brim” clip Link to 2025 Jensen article Link to new Jensen celly Link to Jensen celly video Link to May sunglasses clip Link to Igawa post Link to “sled dog” post Link to Jackson photo 1 Link to Jackson photo 2 Link to 2025 Jackson HR Link to MLBTR on Davitt Link to Davitt on EW Link to date blast image 1 Link to date blast image 2 Link to date blast image 3 Link to date blast image 4 Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss if Grant thinks Atlanta Braves Manager Walt Weiss can beat up 6'6 former Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman and Morning Shift co-host Mike Johnson, the Braves getting off to a good start this season despite playing 13 straight games to start the season, what Grant has seen in Bryce Elder this season that's allowed him to start this season off pretty strong, the Braves offense performing well so far this season despite early season struggles from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley, why Reynaldo López getting his suspension reduced from seven games to five games was huge for the Braves pitching rotation, and what Matt Olson has done and been doing to be in a nice early season rhythm.

HR3 - Braves look good at 8-5 but have another level they can reach when fully healthy 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 some of their conversation that they had with Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski yesterday where he was talking about if a quarterback or any player being injured during this time makes it harder for them to absorb a new offense because they aren't getting any physical reps, and explain why they think Stefanski and the Falcons will have to choose if the Falcons' offense will cater to Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa more. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss if Grant thinks Atlanta Braves Manager Walt Weiss can beat up 6'6 former Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman and Morning Shift co-host Mike Johnson, the Braves getting off to a good start this season despite playing 13 straight games to start the season, what Grant has seen in Bryce Elder this season that's allowed him to start this season off pretty strong, the Braves offense performing well so far this season despite early season struggles from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley, why Reynaldo López getting his suspension reduced from seven games to five games was huge for the Braves pitching rotation, and what Matt Olson has done and been doing to be in a nice early season rhythm. The Morning Shift crew also debates about whether or not it's better to eat your food immediately at a sporting event or wait until you get back to your seat, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan recap and react to the Atlanta Braves 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels yesterday, talk about the Braves winning their three game series against the Angels with their win, explain why they think Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley are showing signs that their bats are starting to heat up, react to the news that Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball yesterday, a day after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl, and that both players have appealed their suspensions, and that Major League Baseball and López have come to an agreement on a settlement that brings López's suspension down to just five games.

HR1 - Kaleb McGary's retirement completely changes Falcons draft approach 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, react to the news that Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring from the NFL, react to the news that the Falcons have reportedly agreed to terms with offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million-dollars to replace McGary, explain why they think Taylor is more talented than the now retired McGary but has an issue with getting a lot of penalties called against him, recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks 122-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, explain why they think the Hawks nearly beating the Cavs despite Atlanta's third quarter meltdown is a promising sign for the Hawks as they head into the postseason, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about bringing more accountability to the team and if James Pearce Jr. not being at the team's voluntary offseason program was his decision or the Falcons decision, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels yesterday, talk about the Braves winning their three game series against the Angels with their win, explain why they think Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley are showing signs that their bats are starting to heat up, react to the news that Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball yesterday, a day after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl, and that both players have appealed their suspensions, and that Major League Baseball and López have come to an agreement on a settlement that brings López's suspension down to just five games, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

Punishments have been handed out after a major early-season brawl in baseball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Episode 162 of Tablesetters is a reaction-driven breakdown of a league already being shaped by injuries, volatility, and the widening gap between talent and execution. The episode opens with the impact of Cade Horton's season-ending elbow surgery, a loss that fundamentally alters the trajectory of the Chicago Cubs. After posting a 2.67 ERA and finishing runner-up for Rookie of the Year, Horton wasn't just productive, he was foundational. With Matthew Boyd already sidelined and Justin Steele still working back, the rotation shifts from upside to survival. The pressure now lands on Shota Imanaga and Edward Cabrera to stabilize what suddenly feels fragile. From there, the focus expands across the league, where pitching depth is already being tested. Hunter Brown hitting the IL creates immediate strain for Houston, while Cody Ponce's knee injury adds to a growing list of issues for a Blue Jays team already stretched thin. That leads directly into early-season reality checks. Toronto's 5–7 start reflects both injury impact and underperformance, highlighted by a losing streak, a sweep by the White Sox, and a 14–2 loss to the Dodgers that exposed issues on both sides of the ball. The offense has been top-heavy, and the pitching staff is absorbing too much too early. Meanwhile, Seattle's 4–9 start tells a different story. The talent is there, but the execution hasn't followed, with missed opportunities continuing to define their games. Around the league, individual moments are starting to reveal identity. A confrontation between Jorge Soler and Reynaldo López walks the line between competitive intensity and lack of control. Konnor Griffin's nine-year extension signals Pittsburgh is betting aggressively on long-term upside. In San Francisco, early clubhouse moments under Tony Vitello are already putting a spotlight on tone, discipline, and internal response during adversity. The episode also examines which early division leaders are built on sustainable performance versus fragile margins, and which struggling teams have the profile to recover over a full season. Episode 162 centers on one idea. In a season where certainty is already proving fragile, response is everything. How teams handle pressure, injuries, and inconsistency will determine who stabilizes and who slips. Tablesetters is where roster decisions, front office thinking, and the business of winning meet.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle are joined by Bob Nightengale to break down a massive extension for Konnor Griffin and the Pittsburgh Pirates making franchise history with a record deal, plus whether comparisons to Bryce Harper and Ken Griffey Jr. are fair. They also react to suspensions involving Jorge Soler and Reynaldo López, debate MLB discipline standards, and respond to comments from Willson Contreras. Plus, early surprises from the Colorado Rockies, pressure on struggling AL contenders, and whether Bob Nightengale thinks Tony Vitello can handle managing the San Francisco Giants over a full season.

The guys break down a good ol' fashioned donnybrook as tempers flare between Jorge Soler and Reynaldo López. We also dive into the massive 9-year contract extension for Konnor Griffin, take a look at early odds for NL Comeback Player of the Year, and of course, discuss one of the funniest moments of the week… a fan losing his pants going for a foul ball. Baseball is so back. -Fight Night In Anaheim -NL Comeback Player Of The Year Early Odds -Konnor Griffin Extended -Suns Out Buns Out -Jayhay Joins Pirates Bandwagon NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/baseball #ad Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BID for $20 off your first purchase. Go to https://mackweldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code JARED. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday night in Anaheim, there were quite a few fireworks at the ballpark—rather than a notable theme park—and it all went down between the Los Angeles Angels and the Atlanta Braves. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler traded blows after their heated rivalry reached its peak, causing benches to clear from both sides. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the fight that saw López and Soler exchange punches before it was eventually broken up, with Braves manager Walt Weiss tackling his former player. The guys then discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers handling a depleted Toronto Blue Jays team in the first two games of their World Series rematch, with the Dodgers looking for a sweep today. Later, Jake and Jordan welcome Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing to the show, where they talk about his time in Los Angeles's system, being drafted by a West Coast team and the heavy expectations that come with playing for the club. To close the show, they get into Sandy Alcantara not being thrilled about being taken out of his last start, Konnor Griffin getting a contract extension and two notable pitching injuries that are hurting their clubs. 0:48 - The Opener: Fight Night in California 17:13 - Field Report: Dodgers-Blue Jays recap 27:53 - Dalton Rushing joins the show 47:08 - We Need to Talk About: Alcantara's not happy 52:17 - Around the League: Konnor Griffin gets an extension 55:43 - Two big pitching injuries Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Abe Gordon analyzes the Braves' victory and Walt Weiss's perspective on the Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler incident. He then shifts to the Atlanta Hawks' postseason outlook and Rory McIlroy's mindset heading into the Masters. 01:21 - Walt Weiss On Soler Scuffle 04:03 - Hawks Playoff Seeding Scenarios 05:43 - Masters Preview And McIlroy 07:38 - Auriemma Apology To Staley 10:15 - Michael Malone Coaching News

Abe Gordon discusses the Braves' victory over the Angels and the heated scuffle between Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler. He analyzes whether the hit-by-pitch was intentional and breaks down the viral moment when manager Walt Weiss tackled Soler to the ground. 01:00 - Abe Gordon Introduction 03:07 - Braves Victory Recap 04:11 - Braves Bench-Clearing Brawl

A breakdown of the wild scuffle between Jorge Soler and Reynaldo López leads into a recap of the Braves' much-needed win. Analysis also covers the Hawks' path to a top-six seed and their surprising defensive surge since the All-Star break. 01:01 - Falcons and Braves Updates 04:20 - Braves Victory Recap 05:26 - Hawks Playoff Positioning

The night was winding down -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat the Jays again, Paul Skenes looked like Paul Skenes again -- when the Braves and Angels, specifically Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler, got into it, leading to benches emptying, punches & ejections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Smith and Kerry Rhodes are back for Hour 2, c=look at Aaaron Rodgers short stint as a New York Jet and look at his outlook going intot he 2026 season The guys then shift to the diamond as tensions boil over between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels, leading to a benches-clearing brawl involving Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler. All that and more in Hour 2 of The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon!

Mike and Carl react to the sudden retirement of Kaleb McGary and analyze how this loss at right tackle changes the Falcons' draft strategy. They also discuss the festive atmosphere at the Masters Par 3 contest and break news regarding seven-game suspensions for Braves players Jorge Soler and Reynaldo López. 01:00 - Augusta Par 3 Contest 05:12 - Kaleb McGary Retires 06:44 - Salary Cap Implications 12:25 - Braves Player Suspensions

While broadcasting from Augusta, Dukes and Bell discuss Kaleb McGarry's sudden retirement and the Falcons' immediate signing of Jawaan Taylor. They also break down the suspensions for Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler following a heated on-field fight. 01:00 - Masters Week In Augusta 02:13 - Falcons Offseason Personnel 11:33 - Braves Suspension Debate

Dukes and Bell discuss the fallout from the Braves-Angels scuffle, including Reynaldo López's reduced suspension and Walt Weiss's intervention. They also analyze Austin Riley's recent offensive surge and the Atlanta Falcons' roster shake-up following Kaleb McGary's sudden retirement and the signing of Jawaan Taylor. 01:13 - Grant McCauley On Braves 05:54 - Austin Riley's Recent Performance 10:16 - Kaleb McGary Announces Retirement

Dukes and Bails examine the Hawks' postseason positioning ahead of their game against the Cavaliers. They look forward to the Masters with Bob Harig and discuss the impact of missing legends like Tiger Woods. The duo also breaks down a recent on-field altercation involving the Braves and Reynaldo López. 01:00 - Falcons Sign Jawaan Taylor 01:28 - Hawks Battle Cavaliers 05:30 - Masters Tournament Preview 09:04 - Braves Brawl Reaction

Dukes and Bell discuss the explosive altercation between Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler, highlighting Walt Weiss' unexpected defensive tackle. They also speak with Bob Harig regarding his new book and Masters predictions, alongside updates on the Hawks' postseason positioning and the Falcons' voluntary workouts. 01:50 - Masters Atmosphere 04:30 - Braves Soler Brawl 11:25 - NFL Legal Monitoring 16:00 - Bob Harig Interview 34:20 - Hawks Playoff Standing 39:10 - Falcons Program News

Dukes and Bell are live from Augusta for the Masters, discussing the tournament's atmosphere and personal badge stories. They break down an on-field altercation between Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler, highlighting Walt Weiss's intervention. They also touch on Falcons off-season developments and player reactions to recent news. 01:09 - Masters Week In Augusta 03:30 - Analyzing The Braves Brawl 10:50 - Falcons Off-season Updates

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Los Angeles Angels last night 7-2, recap and react to Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler fighting and causing a bench clearing brawl, and explain why they think López and Soler both had good reasons to want to fight each other.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about today being the 52nd anniversary of Hank Aaron hitting his 715th career home run and breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record, explain why they think Hank Aaron hitting 715 is in a league of its own when it comes to best Atlanta spots moments of all-time, talk about the other most famous Atlanta spots moments, talk about what some of their favorite Atlanta spots moments are, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Los Angeles Angels last night 7-2, and continue to recap and react to Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler fighting and causing a bench clearing brawl.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Los Angeles Angels last night 7-2, continue to recap and react to Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler fighting and causing a bench clearing brawl, and explain why they think López wasn't trying to hit Soler on the pitch that started the fight.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Los Angeles Angels last night 7-2, continue to recap and react to Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler fighting and causing a bench clearing brawl, explain why they think either Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo and/or Braves catcher Jonah Heim will probably end up off the big league club once catcher Sean Murphy and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim return from injury, and explain why they think it'll be a 50-50 split between Murphy and catcher Drake Baldwin for catching duties behind the plate once Murphy comes back from injury.

HR3 - Falcons better off with TE who's less talented but more consistent than Kyle Pitts In hour three Grant McAuley, filling in for 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 news that Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. is reportedly signing his franchise tender and reported for the beginning of the Falcons' offseason workout program yesterday, talk about how the Falcons can't pay all of the players they've drafted, explain why they think Kyle Pitts is the odd man out right now when it comes to giving some Falcons players long term deals, react to senior writer and NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic Christian Baumgardner's latest NFL mock draft where he has the Falcons drafting Georgia defensive tackle Christen Miller with the 48th overall pick and then drafting Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch at with the 79th overall pick, talk about how Baumgardner's latest NFL mock draft is another mock draft that has the Falcons taking a defensive tackle and wide receiver, and discuss if they're confident that that's the direction the Falcons are going in this year's draft or if it's a good possibility that the Falcons could take an offensive tackle with the 48th overall pick and maybe a cornerback with the 79th overall pick, talk about today being the 52nd anniversary of Hank Aaron hitting his 715th career home run and breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record, explain why they think Hank Aaron hitting 715 is in a league of its own when it comes to most iconic Atlanta spots moments of all-time, talk about the other most famous and most iconic Atlanta spots moments, talk about what some of their favorite Atlanta spots moments are, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Los Angeles Angels last night 7-2, and continue to recap and react to Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler fighting and causing a bench clearing brawl, talk about The Masters Par Three contest being today, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

HR2 - Falcons trading Kyle Pitts during trade deadline more likely than trading him now In hour two Grant McAuley, filling in for 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 news that Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. is reportedly signing his franchise tender and reported for the beginning of the Falcons' offseason workout program yesterday, explain why they think Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham could still trade Pitts either this offseason or before next season's trade deadline, play a round of Which One Wednesday for the halftime portion of the show, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Los Angeles Angels last night 7-2, continue to recap and react to Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler fighting and causing a bench clearing brawl, explain why they think either Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo and/or Braves catcher Jonah Heim will probably end up off the big league club once catcher Sean Murphy and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim return from injury, explain why they think it'll be a 50-50 split between Murphy and catcher Drake Baldwin for catching duties behind the plate once Murphy comes back from injury, 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 - Reynaldo López could've hurt himself punching Jorge Soler with baseball in hand In hour one Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Los Angeles Angels last night 7-2, recap and react to Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler fighting and causing a bench clearing brawl, explain why they think López and Soler both had good reasons to want to fight each other, react to the news that Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. is reportedly signing his franchise tender and reported for the beginning of the Falcons' offseason workout program yesterday, explain why they think Pitts' inconsistency will ultimately be the reason why he'll be a cap casualty for the Falcons next season, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Los Angeles Angels last night 7-2, continue to recap and react to Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler fighting and causing a bench clearing brawl, explain why they think López wasn't trying to hit Soler on the pitch that started the fight, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it'!

The Steakhouse crew analyzes Walt Weiss's form tackle during a recent baseball brawl and debates Reynaldo López's ejection. They also look ahead to the Masters at Augusta National, highlighting key storylines for Rory McIlroy and LIV golfers. Finally, they conduct their annual Calcutta draft to select their golfer teams for the tournament. 01:00 - Show Intro and Guests 02:11 - Walt Weiss Brawl Review 05:28 - Masters Tournament Preview 08:41 - Masters Calcutta Draft

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to the Atlanta Braves testing the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System during yesterday's workout as Grant Holmes, Bryce Elder and Reynaldo López threw live batting practice, and talk about how pitchers, catchers, and batters can't get distracted by the ABS Challenge system because they need to stay focused on their task at hand and stay locked in on the actual game.

HR1 - Most MLB starting pitchers won't use new ABS Challenge System 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, react to the Atlanta Braves testing the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System during yesterday's workout as Grant Holmes, Bryce Elder and Reynaldo López threw live batting practice, and talk about how pitchers, catchers, and batters can't get distracted by the ABS Challenge system because they need to stay focused on their task at hand and stay locked in on the actual game. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with EchoPark Speedway Communications Manager Tyler Head! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Tyler discuss it being busy during a race weekend at EchoPark Speedway, but that being what he lives for, what all Tyler has to do and the fires Tyler has to put out during a race weekend at EchoPark Speedway, how cool it's been to see and be apart of all the changes and transitions EchoPark Speedway has been through, all the racing and events fan can experience tomorrow at EchoPark Speedway, the Camper's Inn RV Mike and Beau are in and how nice they are, how the re-pavement and track changes to EchoPark Speedway have changed the style of racing at EchoPark Speedway, how the drivers feel about the racing at EchoPark Speedway, if EchoPark Speedway is helping NASCAR getting back to the old school plate racing that racing fans fell in love with, and how fans can get tickets to any and all of the events this weekend at EchoPark Speedway. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon getting arrested Wednesday night on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges, explain why they think that there's not much else that Georgia Bulldogs Head Football Coach Kirby Smart can do to stop players from reckless driving, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike'd Up!

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big bonus, Edmundo Sosa's beginner's home run robbery, how much of a difference depth makes, and the relative levels of alarm about the shoulder injuries of Reynaldo López, Victor Robles, and Blake Snell. Then (49:14) they talk to MLB.com's Michael Clair about what it was […]

Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper close out the show with the latest news making waves in fantasy baseball, including the potential impact of MLB's new “torpedo bats.” They also discuss how injuries and roster moves are shaking up fantasy lineups, including:– Jurickson Profar's suspension– Reynaldo López landing on the IL– Colton Cowser's fractured thumb– David Bednar's demotion to Triple-A– Freddie Freeman heading to the IL Get the context and fantasy fallout for each update so you can stay ahead of your competition. Subscribe for weekly fantasy baseball analysis, injury news, rankings, waiver wire tips, trade advice, and more. Join Fantasy Six Pack:Award-winning fantasy baseball rankings, daily hitting/pitcher analysis, DFS projections and more – fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use code F6PMLB25 for 15% off!) Follow us on social media:Joe: @F6P_JoeAJ: @AppleGarthAlgarCorey: @copiepsMike: @FFLaPlant

Tiffany, Mike, and Beau continue to react to the news that Braves' outfielder Jurickson Profar tested positive for a banned substance and began an 80-game suspension yesterday, and explain what this suspension means for the Braves. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the Braves placing RHP Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list, backdated to March 29, with right shoulder inflammation. Tiffany, Mike, and Beau also react to the Braves losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers last night 6-1 to fall to 0-5

HR1 - Braves lost Jurickson Profar, Reynaldo López & lost to Dodgers all in one day In hour one Tiffany, Mike, and Beau react to the news that Braves' outfielder Jurickson Profar tested positive for a banned substance and began an 80-game suspension yesterday, explain what this suspension means for the Braves, explain why Michael Harris II is now the Braves' most important player after Profar's ban until Ronald Acuña Jr. comes back, and react to the Braves placing RHP Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list, backdated to March 29, with right shoulder inflammation. Tiffany, Mike, and Beau also react to the Braves losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers last night 6-1 to fall to 0-5 on the season, preview the Atlanta Hawks' home matchup with the Portland Trailblazers tonight, and react to the NFL shortening the time needed to flex Thursday night games to 21 days.

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with the second installment of the 2025 Starting Pitcher Preview! This episode focuses on the starting pitchers often drafted between Pick 100 and 200 overall in early fantasy baseball drafts. Which fallers from previous seasons offer the most rebound potential? Where should you take on injury risk in this group? And, is there any good oatmeal available for your pitching staff within these tiers? Rundown 2:47 ADP Tier 4a -- Freddy Peralta, Logan Webb & Max Fried 18:42 ADP Tier 4a (continued -- Joe Ryan, Tyler Glasnow, Grayson Rodriguez & Hunter Brown 37:47 ADP Tier 4a (continued) -- Sonny Gray, Shane McClanahan & Zac Gallen 49:18 ADP Tier 4b -- Carlos Rodón, Justin Steele, Spencer Strider, Bryan Woo, Jack Flaherty, Kodai Senga 1:11:40 ADP Tier 5a-- Jared Jones, Robbie Ray, Sandy Alcantara, Reynaldo López, Yusei Kikiuchi & Kevin Gausman Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Starting Pitchers: https://forms.gle/QhdU1UimnejRG1bP6 Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with the second installment of the 2025 Starting Pitcher Preview! This episode focuses on the starting pitchers often drafted between Pick 100 and 200 overall in early fantasy baseball drafts. Which fallers from previous seasons offer the most rebound potential? Where should you take on injury risk in this group? And, is there any good oatmeal available for your pitching staff within these tiers?Rundown2:47 ADP Tier 4a -- Freddy Peralta, Logan Webb & Max Fried18:42 ADP Tier 4a (continued -- Joe Ryan, Tyler Glasnow, Grayson Rodriguez & Hunter Brown37:47 ADP Tier 4a (continued) -- Sonny Gray, Shane McClanahan & Zac Gallen49:18 ADP Tier 4b -- Carlos Rodón, Justin Steele, Spencer Strider, Bryan Woo, Jack Flaherty, Kodai Senga1:11:40 ADP Tier 5a-- Jared Jones, Robbie Ray, Sandy Alcantara, Reynaldo López, Yusei Kikiuchi & Kevin GausmanFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Starting Pitchers: https://forms.gle/QhdU1UimnejRG1bP6Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Nolan Schanuel's aversion to day games, the Astros reaching .500 and coming for the Mariners, Houston's weekend opponent (the Mets) making it back to .500 and nearing a playoff spot, the success (and good fortune) of Reynaldo López, the bad fortune of Adam Duvall, and how “expected” stats […]