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Pete Davis recaps the Braves' ugly loss to the Mets, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return, and a rainout that sets up a split doubleheader. Plus, Falcons training camp begins, Madden 27 ratings, NFL contract news, ESPN's Caitlin Clark controversy, and This Day in Sports History.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Coleman and Stephen Tolbert discuss three wild games in Baltimore over the weekend, capped off by a wacky 11th inning win on Sunday to improve the Braves to 7-3 in the second half. The boys also discuss the nearing trade deadline, a fatigued bullpen, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s pending return, and much more.
Latest on the Braves, including Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return, Atlanta’s gritty extra-inning win over Baltimore, and their upcoming series against the Mets. Plus, baseball history from Cooperstown, Andrew Jones’ Hall of Fame induction, NFL injuries and controversies, the latest college football drama, WNBA debates, LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia, and memorable sports moments from this date in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Atlanta Braves won their third straight series to start the second half, strengthening their hold on first place in the National League East as a result. Grant McAuley dives into the nail-biting fashion with which Atlanta has been winning, dissects some of the pitching issues that may be solved at the trade deadline and discusses the potential impact and lineup implication of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return on Monday against the New York Mets. Andruw Jones was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown, adding to an incredible group of Braves greats from the 90s now enshrined. You'll hear from Andruw Jones, who reflects on his career, defensive exploits and the road to Cooperstown in an exclusive conversation. With the Trade Deadline looming on August 3, Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic joins to size up the market and share some insight on how general managers come together for the three-team trade. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.
Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 418 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, breaking down a wild win for the Atlanta Braves over the San Diego Padres. Topics include the heroism of Jim Jarvis and Brewer Hicklen, the latest trade rumblings around Tarik Skubal, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s pending return, and much more. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com
Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden analyze Kirby Smart's commanding presence at SEC Media Days and his status as the leading figure in college football. They also explore the Atlanta Braves' trade deadline strategy, Ronald Acu!a Jr.'s recovery progress, and a listener's review of the new immersive Cosm venue. 01:00 - Kirby Smart SEC Media Presence 04:52 - Cosm Atlanta Sports Bar Review 08:14 - Braves Trade Deadline And Acu!a
In the opening hour of today's show, Mike and Abe analyze the Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Zaccharie Risacher and the addition of defensive standout Lou Dort on Dukes and Bell. They examine the Atlanta Braves' urgent need for starting pitching depth and provide an update on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return to the outfield. Additionally, they react to Tom Brady and Trae Young's viral appearances at Fanatics Fest. 02:18 - International Soccer Recap 05:27 - Soccer's Future In America 10:05 - Ryan Fox Wins Open 11:07 - Hawks Trade Risacher 14:58 - Braves Pitching Needs 20:35 - Acuna Jr. Injury Update 31:32 - Brady And Trae Viral Moments 37:54 - Hawks Roster Outlook
Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos joins Steve Shapiro and Drew Butler to discuss the team's outlook heading into the MLB trade deadline. He addresses the status of Ronald Acuña Jr. and other key players, emphasizes the fluidity of the trade market, and provides health updates on the pitching staff. 01:00 - NBA and Hawks Update 02:07 - Alex Anthopoulos Interview 05:40 - Braves Roster and Rehabs 08:29 - Trade Deadline Strategy 18:05 - Pitching Staff Health Updates
The Braves open a key series against Texas as Chris Sale takes the mound, Ronald Acuña Jr. inches closer to returning, and Delta honors Andrew Jones. Pete also covers Bill Belichick taking heat at North Carolina, an NFL executive suspended over gambling, the outrageous cost of World Cup Final tickets, a referee's wild past, Open Championship scores, and plenty of Friday laughs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Braves are back from the All-Star break, and the next 17 days could define their season. With the trade deadline approaching, Atlanta has big decisions to make as they try to hold first place and prepare for a postseason run. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: ⚾ Why the Braves could make a trade before the deadline
Andy and Randy analyze the Atlanta Braves' recent form and the rehab progress of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim as they move to Triple-A Gwinnett. They also discuss Arthur Blank's interest in hosting the 2038 World Cup and the state of the Atlanta Hawks' Summer League squad. Finally, Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key shares his philosophy on team culture and the evolving landscape of college football. 01:00 - Braves Rehab Updates 04:56 - Blank on World Cup 08:21 - Brent Key's Philosophy
In the 3rd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the Braves' pitching rotation and provide an update on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s recovery progress on Dukes and Bell. They also discuss Brent Key's candid take on coaching accountability during ACC Media Days. Hawks CEO Steve Koonin joins to explain the team's decision to move their game broadcasts to free local television. 01:25 - Braves Roster Strategy 02:24 - Acuña Jr. Return Status 05:38 - Brent Key Media Address 08:44 - ACC Media Day Recap 16:00 - DeChambeau Penalty Ruling 17:28 - Steve Koonin Interview 18:35 - Hawks Free TV Deal 21:20 - Summer League Progress 23:56 - NBA Schedule Discussion 26:33 - Hawks Season Outlook
In the final hour of today's show, Carl and Mike examine the Atlanta Braves' urgent need for starting pitching depth and get an update on Ronald Acuña Jr. from Grant McAuley. They also analyze the Falcons' defensive front rankings and react to Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty at the Open Championship. 01:50 - Braves Trade Deadline Strategy 05:21 - Falcons Defensive Performance Debate 09:13 - Falcons Quarterback Battle Countdown 14:48 - Grant McCauley Braves Update 18:13 - Alex Anthopoulos Trade Outlook 22:43 - Austin Riley Hitting Struggles 27:16 - World Cup Final Logistics 33:02 - DeChambeau Open Penalty Controversy 39:25 - LSU Travel Kerfuffle
Grant McAuley joins for Around the Yard, and discusses how soon we can probably expect to see Ronald Acuña Jr. back, why the timeline for Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach seems murky, and the Braves interests ahead of the trade deadline.
The Shallows EP 023 - Where Are They Now? Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring a highly anticipated rehab update on Ronald Acuña, a discussion about All-Star festivities, and a look at the top Home Run Derby performers, Willson Contreras and Champion Jordan Walker. Then, the guys dive into their main voyage of the week: "Where Are They Now?" revisiting some of the biggest early-season darlings to determine who has managed to stick around, who has faded into complete obscurity, and who is primed to make a major leap or take a massive plunge in the second half. First, they tackle the hitters, giving their verdicts on Jordan Walker, Cam Smith, Sal Stewart, Jake Bauers, Chase DeLauter, Ildemaro Vargas, Liam Hicks, and Ben Rice. Next, they shift their focus to the mound to analyze early-season pitching sensations Max Meyer, Cam Schlittler, Payton Tolle, Michael Soroka, and Parker Messick. Welcome to The Shallows! 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 Johnson and Beau Morgan preview the second half of the Atlanta Braves' season, including tonight's matchup against the Texas Rangers, explain why they think it's vital that the Braves win tonight's game, so they can start the second half of the season off right especially with Chris Sale on the mound, and explain why they think the Braves don't need to bring their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. back until he's 100% healthy.
Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss there being a lot of pressure on the Braves to win their game against the Texas Rangers tonight, especially with Chris Sale on the mound and to get off to a good start to the second half of the season, if there is a specific place that Braves star first baseman and slugger Matt Olson should be batting in the lineup, what Grant thinks the timeline is for Braves star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. returning from injury and rejoining the Atlanta Braves, how Grant feels about how the Braves are handling some of their young pitchers, if he thinks JR Ritchie is ready to be in the Braves starting pitching rotation, if the Braves young pitchers are ready to help the Braves make a run at the pennant, what Grant thinks the Braves will do before the trade deadline, and who Grant thinks is the most important starter in the Braves starting pitching rotation other than Chris Sale heading into the second half of the season.
HR1 - Jessie Bates III & Xavier Watts could be best safety duo in NFL this season In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to what happened in the first round of The Open Championship yesterday, talk about what's happening early on in the second round this morning, talk about how Rory McIlroy's putting has him in danger of missing the cut, react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 safeties in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III being ranked as the fifth best safety and Falcons other safety Xavier Watts being in the ‘Honorable Mentions' category, explain why they think Bates could be ranked even higher than fifth, preview the second half of the Atlanta Braves' season, including tonight's matchup against the Texas Rangers, explain why they think it's vital that the Braves win tonight's game, so they can start the second half of the season off right especially with Chris Sale on the mound, explain why they think the Braves don't need to bring their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. back until he's 100% healthy, and then close out hour one by diving into an Ali Mac dude movie trivia version of Mike'd Up!
HR3 - If nothing else, Braves must get 2 reliable starting pitchers at trade deadline In hour three Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan continue to react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 safeties in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III being ranked as the fifth best safety and Falcons other safety Xavier Watts being in the ‘Honorable Mentions' category, talk about how the Detroit Lions have a lot of players in the Top 10 of their respective positions, and explain why they think the Lions have the most balanced roster in NFL and should be Super Bowl favorites this season. Then, Mike and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss there being a lot of pressure on the Braves to win their game against the Texas Rangers tonight, especially with Chris Sale on the mound and to get off to a good start to the second half of the season, if there is a specific place that Braves star first baseman and slugger Matt Olson should be batting in the lineup, what Grant thinks the timeline is for Braves star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. returning from injury and rejoining the Atlanta Braves, how Grant feels about how the Braves are handling some of their young pitchers, if he thinks JR Ritchie is ready to be in the Braves starting pitching rotation, if the Braves young pitchers are ready to help the Braves make a run at the pennant, what Grant thinks the Braves will do before the trade deadline, and who Grant thinks is the most important starter in the Braves starting pitching rotation other than Chris Sale heading into the second half of the season. Finally, The fellas close out hour three by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Mike, and Madison discuss what Madison's takeaways were from the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and England here in Atlanta, Georgia, what she thinks about how England tried to defend Lionel Messi and the Argentina attack, what Madison thinks about the adjustments Argentina made to address the way England was defending them, how Madison feels about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina, why the final is being played in New York/New Jersey instead of Texas or Atlanta, the England soccer team having a lot of questions to answer over the next four years, how Madison feels about Atlanta United, what Madison thinks United can do in the rest of their season, and The Five Stripes having three matches in the next seven days.
Steak and Rusty Mansell dive into the drama surrounding Bill Belichick's move to North Carolina and his perceived pettiness toward the Atlanta Falcons. They analyze the upcoming SEC Media Days, focusing on Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs and the high expectations for Texas and LSU. The discussion also covers the Atlanta Braves' current struggles, specifically Austin Riley's performance and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s rehab assignment progress. 01:50 - LeBron James Free Agency 04:50 - Belichick and Petrino Critique 08:00 - SEC Media Days Preview 11:20 - LSU and SEC Schedules 17:15 - Braves Midseason Performance Review 21:25 - LeBron and Pat Riley 26:15 - Atlanta Nightlife and Abe 32:45 - Three Strikes Discussion
Pete covers Ronald Acuña Jr.'s monster rehab performance, the Braves' second-half outlook, British Open leaderboard surprises, MLB's Netflix experiment, the Reds locking up young ace Chase Burns, FIFA facing controversy over Argentina's Falkland Islands celebration, Shedeur Sanders getting roasted by Joe Flacco, and another edition of This Day in Sports History. Fast-paced, funny, and packed with everything sports fans need to know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HR2 - Injury only reason Divine Deablo isn't looked at as Top 10 off-ball LB in NFL In hour two Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan continue to react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 off-ball linebackers in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, explain why they think Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo would've been on the list if he didn't get injured and miss four games last season, play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Dylan gives Beau and Mike two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including choosing if the Braves need more home runs or stolen bases from their star right fielder and lead off hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. in the second half of the season, continue Which One Wednesday by deciding if they think the Falcons defense will have more sacks than they did last season or more interceptions than they did last season, let you hear Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield trash talk Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, let you hear Baker talk about the art of trash talking, react to what Mayfield had to say, let you hear Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco talk to Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders about wearing a visor as a quarterback, and then close out hour two by reacting to what Flacco had to say as well.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Dylan Mathews play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Dylan gives Beau and Mike two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including choosing if the Braves need more home runs or stolen bases from their star right fielder and lead off hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. in the second half of the season.
Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman look at the Braves 2026 Draft Class. From top picks to lottery tickets, the Braves recent draft strategies seem to be paying off to make the farm system strong once gain. Plus, the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. gets closer by the day and enjoying the 2026 Home Run Derby. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com
The Steakhouse explores the vibrant atmosphere and economic impact of the World Cup in Atlanta, highlighting the unique drinking cultures of visiting international fans. They also analyze Ronald Acuña Jr.'s rehab progress and the urgent need for consistent starting pitching to bolster the Braves' postseason rotation. 01:00 - Atlanta World Cup Economy 06:30 - Global Soccer Stars Shine 07:30 - Acuña and Braves Pitching
Sandra Golden and Steak Shapiro discuss the electric atmosphere in Atlanta during the World Cup, featuring an interview with Brian Bullock about the fan experience at Stats. They also dive into Tom Brady's appearance on the New Heights podcast and the high expectations for Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return to the Braves. This segment concludes with a look at MLB All-Star festivities and rumors surrounding LeBron James' next destination. 02:11 - Roundup and New Heights 07:49 - Interview with Brian Bullock 17:13 - World Cup Fan Culture 23:51 - Ronald Acuña's Return 29:43 - All-Star Game Debates 36:17 - Jeter and Cowherd Feud
Mitch Evans and Sandra Golden analyze the recent collapse of the Braves' pitching staff and the pressure on Alex Anthopoulos before the trade deadline. They also discuss the timeline for Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return and whether his aggressive playing style needs adjustment to ensure health. 01:01 - Mitch and Sandra Intro 02:19 - Analyzing Braves Pitching Struggles 07:07 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Debate
Mitch Evans and Sandra Golden examine the Atlanta Braves' pitching crisis following a devastating loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They discuss Hurston Waldrop's recent struggles on the mound and the urgent need for rotation depth as the trade deadline approaches. The duo also touches on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s rehab progress and potential lineup adjustments to protect the star outfielder. 01:00 - Vacation In Chattanooga 05:02 - Mitch Evans Moving 07:04 - Braves Pitching Collapse 09:12 - Global Sports Roundup 15:45 - Braves Trade Outlook
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Friday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open the holiday weekend with a loaded Friday edition of Cash That Ticket, breaking down four featured MLB matchups before diving into the New York Giants NFL win total and closing with their best bets for the night. The show starts with a recap of Thursday's action, including a walk off win for Dave's best bet with the Cleveland Guardians and a narrow miss on his personal Seattle Mariners play behind a dominant Bryce Miller outing. From there the hosts break down Pittsburgh at Washington, where Foster Griffin's excellent form and edge against left handed hitters make the Nationals a clear first five innings lean, followed by Baltimore at Cincinnati, where hot weather and a rested Orioles club point toward a team total over. The Mets and Braves matchup becomes a bullpen driven under conversation given Christian Scott's inability to work deep into games, while Grant Holmes tries to navigate a Mets lineup he has rarely faced, all while Atlanta continues to play without Ronald Acuña Jr. The fourth featured game brings Michael King back to the mound against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers one night after a wild slugfest, with both hosts targeting the first five innings under behind King's strong season long trend against Los Angeles hitters not named Freddie Freeman and Kyle Tucker. Beyond the headline games, Munaf flags value on the Rays against a struggling Spencer Arrighetti, while Dave breaks down a market driven angle on Arizona getting extra runs against Kyle Harrison and the Brewers. The back half of the show shifts to football as the pair continue their win total series with the New York Giants, weighing new head coach John Harbaugh's track record of fast turnarounds against the loss of Wan'Dale Robinson to the Titans and the trade of Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, while balancing those changes against a healthy Malik Nabers, the additions of Odell Beckham Jr. and JuJu Smith-Schuster, and a promising young defensive front led by Abdul Carter and Brian Burns under new coordinator Dennard Wilson. Dave takes the over while Munaf sides with the under, setting up a friendly wager between the two co-hosts heading into the season. The show wraps with best bets for Friday, as Dave splits his play on the Astros and Munaf backs the Nationals on the moneyline, plus a quick look at a WNBA angle favoring the Chicago Sky against A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces. Throughout the episode, listeners are reminded to visit pregame.com and use promo code FIREWORKS12 for the holiday weekend all access package, discounted from eighty nine dollars to seventy seven dollars through Monday night, unlocking every best bet from the full team of Pregame pros. Cash That Ticket returns Monday with the next installment of the NFL win total series covering the Minnesota Vikings, alongside continued daily coverage of the MLB season, the World Cup knockout stage, and the broader sports calendar throughout the holiday weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the latest edition of the Hammer Territory Podcast, Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman dissect another frustrating night at the yard for the Atlanta Braves, headlined by the continued struggles of the offense. They also break down the latest rumblings on Ronald Acuña Jr., AJ Smith-Shawver and Spencer Schwellenbach's injury situations. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open the month of July on Cash That Ticket with a full breakdown of the Wednesday MLB slate and the next chapter of their NFL win total preview series, all while looking to shake off a rare losing June that saw the show finish 10-13-1 and drop 5.6 units, leaving the all-time record at 106-79-3 for 57.3 percent and plus 14.17 units. The headline matchup of the night sends Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates into Philadelphia to face a red-hot Phillies club and a dominant Zack Wheeler, with both hosts weighing whether Skenes finally snaps an eight-start winless streak or whether Wheeler's outstanding home splits and recent history against Pittsburgh push them toward backing Philadelphia and a low-scoring first five innings. From there the guys turn to St. Louis traveling to Atlanta, where a Braves club still missing a fully ramped Ronald Acuña Jr. gets a close look against Michael McGreevy and a workload-limited Reynaldo López, leading both hosts toward value on the Cardinals as a live underdog. The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros present the toughest puzzle of the night, with Taj Bradley and Tatsuya Imai both carrying uneven recent form, pushing the conversation toward team totals and first-five-innings alternatives rather than a straightforward side. San Francisco and Arizona close out the marquee action, with a struggling Zac Gallen drawing serious skepticism from both hosts given his home run rate and rough night game splits this season, setting up a Giants team total over as one of the night's featured plays. Beyond the marquee matchups, the guys touch on a Rockies-Marlins total and issue a caution about a heavily bet Royals-Rays game involving Shane McClanahan before shifting gears entirely into football. The NFL win total series continues with the Carolina Panthers set at seven and a half wins, and both hosts walk through last year's surprising NFC South title, the offseason departure of running back Rico Dowdle to Pittsburgh, a breakout rookie season from Tetairoa McMillan, and a retooled roster that now includes Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd on defense and Chuba Hubbard, Jonathon Brooks, and Trevor Etienne in the backfield, along with a quarterback room behind Bryce Young featuring Kenny Pickett, Will Grier, and Haynes King. Concerns about the offensive line, a still-developing defense, and a brutal opening stretch of the schedule push both hosts toward the under. Before wrapping, the guys remind listeners about pregame.com's 12th annual All American Celebration promotion, use code FIREWORKS12 for access to every pick from every pregame pro from Wednesday through Monday for just 77 dollars. The episode closes with best bets for the night, a Giants team total over from Dave Essler and a Pirates-Phillies first five innings under from Munaf Manji, plus a preview of tomorrow's show, which continues the win total series with the New Orleans Saints. Whether you're following the daily MLB grind, tracking NFL win totals ahead of the season, or just want sharp, conversational betting talk from two hosts who track their record publicly, this episode delivers the full Cash That Ticket experience heading into a busy July on the Pregame Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carl and Mike broadcast live from Stats, highlighting the vibrant World Cup atmosphere in Atlanta. Mike and Carl transition into a passionate debate regarding Austin Riley's performance and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s health concerns. They also evaluate the Georgia Bulldogs' preseason rankings and discuss the massive $3 million sale of a Shohei Ohtani card. 01:50 - Stats World Cup Atmosphere 06:10 - Unity Through Global Sports 08:45 - UGA Preseason All-Americans 14:15 - SEC Recruiting and NIL 19:30 - Austin Riley's Major Slump 28:15 - Debating Acuña and Riley 36:45 - Mexico Soccer Controversy 42:20 - Shohei Ohtani Card Record
Ali Mac and Beau Morgan spend some time with former Atlanta Braves pitcher, Braves TV color analyst for BravesVision, and host of Loud Outs on MLB Network Radio C.J. Nitkowski! Ali, Beau, and CJ discuss why the Braves have been struggling so much lately, why CJ thinks Austin Riley has been struggling so much all season long, if CJ is surprised that Ronald Acuña Jr. will likely be out until after the All-Star break with a grade one left hamstring strain, how CJ would handle the pitching staff moving forward with guys like Hurston Waldrep and A.J. Smith-Shawver coming back and Didier Fuentes in the bullpen, what the Braves can do with Ha-Seong Kim since he's been struggling since returning from injury, and if CJ is surprised with Michael Harris' consistency this season.
HR3 - Bottom of Braves lineup cooling off started their almost month long slump In hour three Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the viral bodycam footage of former Senior NFL Reporter and Insider for The Athletic Dianna Russini getting pulled over and during the traffic stop telling the police officer that she was on her phone will driving because she was tweeting about Sean McDermott's firing as the Buffalo Bills head coach, and showing the officer a text message that she had sent to Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell after the officer told her that she was a Vikings fan. Ali, Dylan, and Beau let you hear some of the audio as well, and explain why they think Russini proved again that she's willing to cross certain lines that shouldn't be crossed. The Morning Shift crew also continues to react to Seth Walder of ESPN handing out offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams, and giving the Atlanta Falcons a B- offseason grade. Then, Ali and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss if Madison has seen that viral German tourist Freddy has deactivated and deleted his ‘X' account, what Madison thinks has been the biggest upset so far in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, what Madison thinks the number one thing is that the U.S. Men's National team has to do to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in their Round of 32 match tonight, if Madison expects Christian Pulisic to play heavy minutes for the U.S. Men's National Team during their match against Bosnia-Herzegovina tonight, what Madison expects from the Brazil vs. Norway match on Sunday, and what Madison thinks DR Congo has to do to beat England in their Round of 32 match today here in Atlanta, Georgia. Finally, to close out hour three The Morning Shift crew spends time with former Atlanta Braves pitcher, Braves TV color analyst for BravesVision, and host of Loud Outs on MLB Network Radio C.J. Nitkowski! Ali, Beau, and CJ discuss why the Braves have been struggling so much lately, why CJ thinks Austin Riley has been struggling so much all season long, if CJ is surprised that Ronald Acuña Jr. will likely be out until after the All-Star break with a grade one left hamstring strain, how CJ would handle the pitching staff moving forward with guys like Hurston Waldrep and A.J. Smith-Shawver coming back and Didier Fuentes in the bullpen, what the Braves can do with Ha-Seong Kim since he's been struggling since returning from injury, and if CJ is surprised with Michael Harris' consistency this season.
Braves return to Truist Park, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury timeline gets an update, and AJ Smith-Shawver begins his rehab assignment. Plus, the Falcons make Kyle Pitts one of the NFL's highest-paid tight ends, LeBron's future is back in the headlines, World Cup chaos continues, bizarre MLB coincidences, sports history, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: ⚾ Why Atlanta's offense has become one of the worst in baseball this month ⚾ Can Austin Riley, Drake Baldwin and the lineup finally snap out of their slumps? ⚾ Is it time for a players-only meeting? ⚾ Why the Cardinals are ahead of schedule despite rebuilding ⚾ The latest on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Robert Suarez ⚾ Braves rotation concerns and Martin Perez's surprising season ⚾ What Atlanta should do before the MLB Trade Deadline ⚾ Can the Braves rediscover the swagger that made them baseball's best team? With the Phillies closing the gap and the trade deadline approaching, every game matters from here on out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: ⚾ Why Atlanta's offense has become one of the worst in baseball this month ⚾ Can Austin Riley, Drake Baldwin and the lineup finally snap out of their slumps? ⚾ Is it time for a players-only meeting? ⚾ Why the Cardinals are ahead of schedule despite rebuilding ⚾ The latest on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Robert Suarez ⚾ Braves rotation concerns and Martin Perez's surprising season ⚾ What Atlanta should do before the MLB Trade Deadline ⚾ Can the Braves rediscover the swagger that made them baseball's best team? With the Phillies closing the gap and the trade deadline approaching, every game matters from here on out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl and Mike reflect on the 61st anniversary of the Atlanta Falcons and why the franchise's best days are still on the horizon. Grant McAuley joins to discuss the Braves' historically difficult June and the timeline for Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return. The discussion also covers the frenzy of NBA Free Agency, including LeBron James' future and the Hawks' recent roster moves. 03:15 - Falcons 61st Anniversary History 06:52 - Growing the Falcons Fanbase 10:26 - Best Safety Tandem Debate 13:38 - Grant McAuley Braves Update 20:33 - Braves Pitching and Trades 25:50 - NBA Free Agency News 38:55 - Brendan Sorsby Legal Letter
Mark Bowman discusses the Atlanta Braves' recent offensive struggles and the significant impact of injuries to stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. He analyzes the current state of the starting rotation and explores the likelihood of Alex Anthopoulos making a major move before the trade deadline. 01:00 - Bowman's MLB Gold Card 03:22 - Evaluating Braves Offensive Slump 05:19 - Rotation And Pitching Concerns 10:47 - Trade Deadline Rapid Fire
Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler analyze the Atlanta Braves' statistical struggles throughout June and the long-term impact of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injuries on his career narrative. They also discuss the PGA Tour's plan to move the Tour Championship from Eastlake and share stories regarding legendary sportscaster Sean McDonough. 01:50 - World Cup Atmosphere 04:30 - Braves June Slump 07:43 - Acuña Legacy Discussion 15:38 - Tour Championship Move 21:44 - USMNT Media Dynamics 29:02 - Sean McDonough Tribute 32:15 - Three Strikes Segment
Steak and Drew Butler reflect on the energy surrounding the World Cup festivities in Atlanta before diving into the Braves' offensive struggles. They discuss the frustration of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s recurring injuries and examine Austin Riley's significant slump as the team heads into a hot July stretch. 01:24 - Atlanta World Cup Atmosphere 03:55 - Braves Struggles and Injuries 11:38 - Peachtree Road Race Heat
Breakfast with the Beats Grumpy Old Men Welcome to the latest episode of Breakfast with the Beats. In this episode, Mike and Dave discuss: Players that they were wrong about Jazz Chisholm Jr. Jr. Kyle Tucker Fernando Tatis Jr. Jr. Jackson Merrill The Pirates' rotation and what lies ahead Paul Skenes Mitch Keller Jared Jones Bubba Chandler Braxton Ashcraft Mason Montgomery Gregory Soto Dennis Santana Carmen Mlodzinski The struggling Braves offense Ronald Acuña Jr. Jr. Ozzie Albies Drake Baldwin Michael Harris II Mauricio Dubón Matt Olson The resurgent Framber Valdez Then Mike and Dave start talking about things that are on their minds. Like old men shaking their hands at the clouds (Simpsons reference), they discuss: Why the possibility of the league introducing a new ball is the latest in a long line of unnecessary changes Why the landscape of predicting bullpens is nearly impossible these days Why knowing too much about the game of baseball is a bad thing Why fantasy leagues need to change their rules Finally, in our Mental Health Moment, the guys talk about letting their feelings show and why it's important. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_pitcherlist 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.
Braves get swept in San Diego, MLB owners propose major contract changes, Dansby Swanson puts together a historic series for the Cubs, Ronald Acuña Jr. reacts to Venezuela's devastating earthquakes, the Marlins track down the "sad hot dog dog," Falcons fans question Kyle Pitts' massive extension, and the latest headlines from around the sports world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Griffin Warner talks betting for Monday. Griffin Warner is back on the Pregame.com Podcast Network with episode 52 of What I Bet, the Monday, June 22nd edition, covering the full FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage card and the complete MLB slate before delivering a single best bet to close the show. Griffin opens by confirming the previous episode's winning play, Kansas City Royals at plus 113, a result that held on through a three-run ninth inning for a 6-5 final before moving straight into the World Cup. The first match on the board is Austria taking on defending champion Argentina at noon Central Time in Dallas, where Griffin observed real Austria supporter presence before making the tactical case for Ralf Rangnick's gegenpressing system as the one approach capable of limiting Messi's time and space. Griffin recaps Argentina's Matchday 1 win over Algeria, where Messi survived a red card situation and scored twice in the second half, and frames the Austria plus one and under two and a half combination as potentially live if the press works the way Rangnick, widely credited as the architect of that style and an influence on coaches like Xabi Alonso, designs it to work. Next up is France against Iraq, where Griffin acknowledges France is on another level after Kylian Mbappe's stoppage-time goal from outside the box buried all underdogs and unders in Matchday 1, and sees no compelling case for Iraq to compete. Griffin identifies Norway versus Senegal as the best match of the day, noting Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's opener while Senegal impressed for 64 minutes against France before conceding a late Mbappe goal, finding the under two and a half and Senegal as a quarter-goal underdog both worth watching. The final group stage match features a must-win Algeria side returning after a 3-0 loss to Argentina taking on a Jordan team whose best European-league player, Mousa Al-Tamari, the so-called Jordanian Messi playing club football in France, did not show up in the opener. Griffin finds the one-goal spread too tight given Algeria's talent depth and expects sharp money to push the line before kickoff. Baseball follows with a ten-game slate preview. Griffin likes the under 8 in Yankees-Tigers with Garrett Cole back and a worrying Detroit bullpen, the under 7.5 in Royals-Rays with Michael Wacha and Drew Rasmussen both going well and a Tampa Bay team not built to score, the Astros at plus 104 against Toronto with Hunter Brown making a second start opposite Shane Bieber's first of the year, a slight Mets lean at plus 103 against the Cubs with Shota Imanaga's fly ball tendencies a concern against Kodai Senga, the White Sox at home over an injury-thinned Guardians roster missing José Ramírez after hamate surgery, a tempting Merrill Kelly plus 122 number against Andre Pallante in St. Louis, the over on Jason Bennett's rookie Coors Field debut for Boston, and a lean toward the under in the Braves-Padres matchup where Grant Holmes faces Michael King, with both bullpens strong and Ronald Acuña Jr. sidelined by a hamstring injury. Griffin closes with his official What I Bet Best Bet: Kansas City Royals under 7.5 at Tampa Bay Rays at minus 120, with a recommendation to sprinkle on the under 4 in the first half as well. Save fifty dollars on the pregame.com bridge-to-football package through June 29th using promo code KICK50 at checkout, bringing the price down from two forty-nine to one ninety-nine for every best bet in every sport through the Hall of Fame game on August 6th. Subscribe to the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed and follow Real G Warner across all social platforms. Want to be notified when Claude responds?Notify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could Shohei Ohtani's blister become a serious problem as he chases one of the most historic seasons in baseball history? This week, Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins the show to discuss the growing concern surrounding Shohei Ohtani's blister issue and how difficult it can be for pitchers to perform through finger injuries. After allowing just 5 earned runs through his first 10 starts before surrendering 7 in his last two, is the blister to blame or is it something bigger? We also discuss whether there should be any concern surrounding the Atlanta Braves after injuries to both Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., the Mariners' unique piggyback pitching strategy, and the latest proposed Home Run Derby rule changes. Don't miss another great baseball conversation with one of the greatest pitchers to ever take the mound. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:49 John Smoltz Joins 2:17 Braves Concern 5:38 Shohei Blister Issue 8:27 Mariners Piggyback 11:01 New Derby Rules 12:39 The Pro Tour 14:43 Outro #MLB #ShoheiOhtani #JohnSmoltz #Dodgers #Braves #baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Braves lose to the Giants, Drake Baldwin’s big moment, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s recovery update, UGA’s College World Series run, Falcons training camp news, and the latest NFL headlines. Plus, Messi’s World Cup record, broadcasting blunders, golf’s ball rollback debate, NBA Finals ratings, and plenty of Pete’s unique sports takes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Reid Detmers did it again (4:40)! ... Drew Rasmussen is flying up the rankings (9:52). ... Ronald Acuña and Oneil Cruz both went on the IL (16:10). ... News (25:52): Elly De La Cruz will get another MRI on Friday. ... BUY OR SELL (34:41). ... Trent Grisham has picked things up (47:33). ... Jared Jones' usage is frustrating (56:38). ... Let's fire up the DROP-O-METER (1:02:39). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:07:07).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Caglianone just had the best game of his career (3:15). ... Cease was awesome in his return (8:36). ... Wheeler continues to produce (13:02). ... Dingler is racking up the ding dongs (15:39). ... We had two big prospect promotions (21:14). ... News (32:43): Ronald Acuña left with a hamstring injury again. ... Dustin May continues to pitch well (38:04). ... Matt McLain is making things happen (48:45). ... WORRY-O-METER (53:35). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:01:00).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters