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The Braves are closing in on a playoff spot, but Chris Dimino says their formula for winning has not changed: hit home runs, get enough starting pitching and hand a lead to the bullpen. On this edition of Braves Central, Chris and Nick break down Atlanta’s frustrating struggles with runners in scoring position, the Astros series in Houston and why the postseason can hinge on an unexpected player rising to the moment. They also discuss Chris Sale’s adjusted schedule, Tyler Mahle and Martín Pérez, the state of the bullpen and what the Braves need to see as October approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Braves open a 3-game series vs the Houston Astros in Houston. Chris Domino joins the guys to talk about what to do with Yordan Alverez, the Astros offense, braves pitching matchups, and an update on Robert Suarez. Tonight Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 6:55p with First Pitch scheduled for 8:00p Tyler Mahle (6-10, 3.91) gets the ball for Atlanta and will faceoff against Peter Lambert (8-9, 3.71) for the Astros Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josue De Paula flashed this weekend and the Twins promoted Emmanuel Rodriguez! Max Clark had a big weekend and has strong matchups this week. Tyler Mahle kept things rolling and Emmet Sheehan has a strong matchup this week. Who are some Rafael Devers replacements?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Payton Tolle tossed an immaculate inning and Jackson Jobe did some things differently (2:25). ... What happened to the Jacob Lopez (7:27)? ... Emmet Sheehan looks like a strong stream this week (12:46). ... News (18:19): Rafael Devers needs core muscle surgery. ... Steven Kwan continued his strong second half (36:47). ... Tyler Mahle turned in another strong start (53:00). ... Start or sit these pitchers (1:03:32)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:17:33).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
The Braves took two of three from the Phillies, but their biggest October questions remain unanswered with just 12 games left in the regular season. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino discuss whether Matt Olson is finally breaking out of his slump, Atlanta’s pursuit of a top-two playoff seed and a potential Wild Card matchup with the Padres. They also preview the upcoming series at Wrigley Field and examine the Braves’ postseason pitching decisions involving Tyler Mahle, AJ Smith-Shawver, JR Ritchie, Dylan Lee and Robert Suarez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Braves took two of three from the Phillies, but their biggest October questions remain unanswered with just 12 games left in the regular season. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino discuss whether Matt Olson is finally breaking out of his slump, Atlanta’s pursuit of a top-two playoff seed and a potential Wild Card matchup with the Padres. They also preview the upcoming series at Wrigley Field and examine the Braves’ postseason pitching decisions involving Tyler Mahle, AJ Smith-Shawver, JR Ritchie, Dylan Lee and Robert Suarez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barrett Sallee of the Braves Radio Network stopped by 3 Man Front to discuss another big weekend series between the Braves & Phillies, the resurgence of deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Braves hold serve in Philly Falcons with a QB issue? Michigan with a miracle or a screw job? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 445 of the Hammer Territory Podcast after a wild weekend series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. Topics include Ronald Acuña Jr.'s big performance and ire from Philadelphia fans, an offensive outage on Labor Day, Tyler Mahle's continued renaissance, the upcoming matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays, and much more. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. leads off today's episode after delivering a clutch performance that anchors an action-packed slate of studs, duds, and critical news. Corey Pieper breaks down an elite showing from one of fantasy baseball's most explosive stars, a massive wave of September IL additions and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Ronald Acuna Jr. headlines the top performers in a stacked studs section alongside Brayan Rocchio, Mickey Gasper, Cooper Pratt, Francisco Alvarez, Shota Imanaga, Cal Raleigh, Jeff McNeil, Zack Gelof, Blake Snell, Riley Greene, Carlos Rodon, Ryan Jeffers, Sonny Gray, Zack Wheeler, Alfred Molina, Rafael Devers, Christian Koss, Elly De La Cruz, Payton Tolle, Jake Burger, Bryan Woo, Ranger Suarez dueling Shane Baz, Jared Jones facing Ryan Montgomery, Max Fried matching up with Walker Buehler, Drew Rasmussen dueling Jacob deGrom, Yusei Kikuchi battling Braxton Ashcraft, Framber Valdez facing Parker Messick, Tyler Mahle dueling Aaron Nola, Paul Skenes matching up with Walbert Urena, Jackson Jobe dueling Gavin Williams, and Michael King squaring off against Gerrit Cole. The health and transaction wire was frantic over the weekend as Shane McClanahan hits the IL with forearm tightness, Dalton Rushing goes on the IL with a partially torn UCL, Jameson Taillon manages right elbow inflammation, Geraldo Perdomo was hit in the head by a line drive, and Luis Robert lands on the shelf with a hamstring injury. Additionally, Steven Okert, JT Ginn, Trent Grisham, and Ceddanne Rafaela all hit the injured list, Jac Caglianone deals with elbow soreness, and Max Kepler was designated for assignment. On the recovery and promotion front, Konnor Griffin returned from the IL, Nick Morabito, Carlos Jorge, Cooper Hjerpe, and Michael Arroyo earned big league call-ups, and Emmet Sheehan is set to serve as a bulk reliever on Monday. On the flip side, Kumar Rocker, Logan Gilbert, Robbie Ray, Martin Perez, Zac Thornton, Jarren Duran, Clay Holmes, Kyle Leahy, Cody Bellinger going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Roman Anthony going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, Jackson Holliday, Konnor Griffin, and Drew Gilbert all going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Taj Bradley facing Anthony Kay, Kyle Harrison dueling Brady Singer, and Ian Seymour matching up against Mackenzie Gore all landed in the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers essential free-agent pickups and high-upside targets to secure head-to-head leads during the fantasy baseball playoffs. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Frank Stampfl and Scott White are previewing Week 25 of the Fantasy Baseball season. Are we using Troy Melton and Eury Perez with two starts? Use Jacob Lopez with two starts and continue to roll with Tyler Mahle! Ty France should be more rostered at this point!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Andy and Randy talk about the Braves recent run of close victories that came to an end last night and how solid starting pitching beyond just Chris Sale has been the key as the offense has struggled.
In the 2nd hour of today's show, Alex Anthopoulos joins Dukes and Bell to breakdown his trade deadline philosophy and explain the reasoning behind recent roster decisions. He discusses the long-term outlook for the pitching staff and evaluates the performance of newcomers like Tyler Mahle. The conversation also explores the Falcons' quarterback depth and the financial struggles facing UCLA. 01:50 - Falcons Training Camp Insights 05:50 - NFL Quarterback Room Strategy 12:40 - Alex Anthopoulos Interview 17:50 - Braves Pitching Injury Updates 20:35 - Ha-Seong Kim Roster Logic 29:25 - Walt Weiss Management Style 35:10 - UCLA Athletic Department Financials 39:15 - Hawks Players in FIBA
Atlanta Braves Pitcher Tyler Mahle and First Baseman Matt Olson Postgame Interview after defeating the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park. WP: Mederos (4-1) LP: Feltner (5-9) Braves Game 137 (82-55) Attendance: 31,776 #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.
Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 441 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, breaking down the red-hot Atlanta Braves in the midst of a seven-game winning streak. Topics include stellar weekends from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Sean Murphy, quality run prevention, Tyler Mahle's renaissance, unfortunate injury updates for Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep, the week ahead, and much more. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buster Olney with his weekly appearance with the boys... What a week for the Braves… dominating at home! No. 2 seed is still there Braves roster depth Shohei situation as a pitcher PCA MVP Big weekend for the YankeesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off today's slate following a massive performance that headlines an action-packed day of studs, duds, and injury news. Corey Pieper breaks down a standout display from one of baseball's electric young stars, a flurry of high-profile activations and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines the top performers in a stellar studs column alongside Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Tarik Skubal, Jackson Kent, Brady House, Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, George Springer, Ronald Acuna Jr., Logan Henderson, Jake Bauers, Quinn Mathews, Tim Tawa, Jake Bennett, Blake Snell, Andrew Benintendi, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Simpson, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Alvarez, Will Warren, Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, Parker Messick, Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, Ezequiel Duran, Zebby Matthews, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Wacha dueling Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown facing Christian Scott, Cam Schlittler matching up with Patrick Sandoval, Andrew Painter dueling Reid Detmers, Brandon Young battling Jacob Lopez, Merrill Kelly facing Matt Wilkinson, Shane Drohan dueling Cal Quantrill, Cristopher Sanchez matching up with Ryan Johnson, Tyler Glasnow facing Framber Valdez, Braxton Ashcraft facing Matthew Liberatore, and Zack Wheeler dueling Yusei Kikuchi. The health and transaction wire was buzzing as Jack Leiter is shut down following a setback, Hurston Waldrep undergoes Tommy John surgery, Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery, Spencer Strider is not expected back this season, Blaze Jordan lands on the injured list with an ankle sprain, and JJ Wetherholt hits the IL. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton manages a hip issue, Cade Cavalli deals with calf discomfort, Xavier Edwards exited early, and Emerson Hancock experiences health updates. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive huge reinforcements as Max Fried, Juan Soto, Garret Whitlock, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story are all activated, Bryce Miller is shifted to the bullpen, Luis Robert Jr. is placed on waivers, and top prospect Lazaro Montes earns a call-up to the majors. On the flip side, Eugenio Suarez, Eury Perez, Dean Kremer, Jackson Holliday, Willson Contreras, Kyle Leahy, Andrew Abbott, Kevin Gausman, Kade Anderson, Xavier Edwards, CJ Abrams, Ranger Suarez, Seth Lugo, Dustin May, and Chris Bassitt matching up against Jeffrey Springs all struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers targeted free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they react to the team sweeping the Rockies over the weekend and extending their win streak to seven straight wins. They also give props to Alex Anthopoulos for the addition of Tyler Mahle, who has pitched well since being traded to Atlanta and looks to be solidifying himself as the number two starter in the postseason. They then get back to Falcons talk as they continue to react to the team's initial 53-man final roster.
Carl and Mike are joined by Alex Anthopoulos as they discuss the latest on the Braves and how he did not know Tyler Mahle would be producing at this level when they traded for him at the deadline.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Braves streak reaches 7 after sweep of Rockies Falcons 53 man roster - 4 QBs?! Scheffler rules at East Lake See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Kirby Smart Press Conference Covering The Bases - Braves streaking again Today In Baseball History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buster Olney with his weekly appearance with the boys... What a week for the Braves… dominating at home! No. 2 seed is still there Braves roster depth Shohei situation as a pitcher PCA MVP Big weekend for the YankeesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Colorado Rockies 3-2 at home in 10 innings yesterday thanks to a Matt Olson walk-off RBI single, talk about the Braves extending their win streak to seven games, and explain why they think Mahle is making Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos look good after having another nice start yesterday.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) talk hitters and pitchers who have quietly put together impressive August performances, exploring which breakouts are legitimate and which could be small-sample noise heading into the final month of 2026 and 2027. Intro — 0:00 Jac Caglianone — 7:40 Alec Burleson — 15:10 Luke Keaschall — 21:16 Chase DeLauter — 28:42 Carson Benge — 35:50 Liam Hicks — 40:40 Ian Seymour — 44:30 Jacob Lopez — 48:25 Matthew Liberatore — 53:55 Grayson Rodriguez — 58:30 Tyler Mahle — 59:45 Eduardo Rodriguez — 1:02:00 Christian Scott — 1:07:00 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.
HR3 - Falcons not rushing their QB competition best thing they could've done In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked in his first practice yesterday where he did 11 on 11 work for the first time this season, and explain why they think the Falcons and Kevin Stefanski have handled their quarterback competition perfectly. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues hour three by spending some time with former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and now analyst for BravesVision Peter Moylan! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Peter discuss what the Braves have to do to win this series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting tonight, what Peter credits to the Braves having the best pitching staff in baseball since the All-Star break, why Braves starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has been so good since being traded to the Braves at the trade deadline, how Peter would construct the Braves batting lineup right now based on how the team has been hitting lately, what the gameplan is for Braves shortstop Ha Seong Kim, how Ha Seong Kim is viewed within the Braves organization, how much pressure is on the Braves right now to win this series versus the Dodgers with the Philadelphia Phillies getting hot and cutting the Braves division lead down to 3.5 games, if Peter thinks Matt Olson is pimping his home runs a little bit when he makes that disgusted face he hits when he hits a home run, and what Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder needs to do to have a good outing against the Dodgers tonight and help the Braves get a big win. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!
Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and now analyst for BravesVision Peter Moylan! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Peter discuss what the Braves have to do to win this series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting tonight, what Peter credits to the Braves having the best pitching staff in baseball since the All-Star break, why Braves starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has been so good since being traded to the Braves at the trade deadline, how Peter would construct the Braves batting lineup right now based on how the team has been hitting lately, what the gameplan is for Braves shortstop Ha Seong Kim, how Ha Seong Kim is viewed within the Braves organization, how much pressure is on the Braves right now to win this series versus the Dodgers with the Philadelphia Phillies getting hot and cutting the Braves division lead down to 3.5 games, if Peter thinks Matt Olson is pimping his home runs a little bit when he makes that disgusted face he hits when he hits a home run, and what Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder needs to do to have a good outing against the Dodgers tonight and help the Braves get a big win.
Braves avoid getting swept by the Brewers by taking Game 3, 4-2, in the MLB Little League Classic. Michael Harris II went deep and Tyler Mahle went 5 IP only allowing 1 ER while racking up 4 Ks. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room to discuss the dismal road trip, odd base running and looked ahead to rival Dodgers coming to town Braves off today as they return home and prepare to faceoff against the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a 7-game home stand that will also include the Rockies and a makeup game against the Giants Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they react to the Braves weekend in which they dropped two of three to the Brewers and share thoughts on their concerns with the Braves facing the type of pitching they faced against Milwaukee in which they were only able to drum up three runs in the first two games.
The superstars came to play on Tuesday (2:30). ... Time to add George Klassen (5:35)? ... Braxton Ashcraft looks to be back (11:45). ... It was a big night for the Brewers offense (15:00). ... News (21:03): Edwin Diaz is going back on the IL. ... Jo Adell had a monster night (34:37). ... Kyle Leahy and Tyler Mahle continued to pitch well (45:48). ... Let's fire up the WORRY-O-METER (51:35)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:47).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning RedZone - Will the Falcons & Colts get testy? Drive Around The Sports World Covering The Bases - Braves are out of sorts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Braves offensive struggles continue On Campus - GT offense on another level LIV Golf and let die See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Braves not able to overcome the early 4 runs the Twins put on the board in the 1st going 1 for 6 w/RISP and leaving 8 total on base throughout the game. Chris Dimino joined The Locker Room to discuss the game and look ahead to tonights matchup in the Twin Cities. Game 2 in Minnesota, Ford Leadoff Show starts tonight at 6:25p with First Pitch scheduled for 7:40p. Tyler Mahle (4-9, 4.64) takes the mound for the Braves to faceoff against Zebby Matthews (6-8, 5.34) for the Twins Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they continue their series with the Twins.
Alex Bregman blasted three homers (2:30)! ... Luis Castillo was in his former ace form against the Reds (7:30). ... Zac Veen returned to the Majors with a bang (14:36)! ... News (21:37): Freddie Freeman left after falling in the Royals dugout. ... Rank Dustin May, Luis Castilo and Tyler Mahle (27:27). ... Dominic Canzone or Trent Grisham (39:17)? ... What's going on with these four pitchers (48:52)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:00:48).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman recap a fun night at the ball park as the Braves earn a series win over the Mets. Tyler Mahle was impressive once again and the Braves bats put plenty of power on display. Plus, previewing the weekend series versus the Diamondbacks and the latest injury updates. FABLETICS Shop now at https://Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. FASTENAL Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit https://bit.ly/4sEjt9K FOX ONE Start your FOX One Watch 3-days Free trial today at https://FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Braves’ 6-3 win over the Mets, Tyler Mahle’s dominant start, Austin Riley’s big night and Ronald Acuña Jr.’s defensive gem. Plus, Jayden Daniels takes on LSU over his No. 5 jersey, Falcons training camp updates, NFL preseason news, the Field of Dreams game, WNBA controversy, a bizarre cocaine bust featuring Erling Haaland, the latest in women’s professional baseball, birthdays, baseball history and plenty more from around the sports world.
Andy Bunker and Randy McMichael discuss Tyler Mahle's impressive first two starts for the Atlanta Braves and his potential impact on the postseason rotation. They also touch on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s aggressive base running and the depth Alex Anthopoulos has built in the pitching staff. 01:00 - Trillville Thursday Kickoff 03:20 - Tyler Mahle's Hot Start 08:45 - Braves Playoff Rotation Strategy
Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury after a terrifying tumble into the dugout Wednesday night. Joe Bond breaks down the latest injury news, performance listings, and the Thursday Rankings Movers. Plus, get today's top target for the FanDuel Bet of the Day with Payton Tolle projected Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-111) against Toronto. News and injury updates include Freddie Freeman leaving early following his fall, Salvador Perez exiting Wednesday's contest, Willy Adames dealing with a back injury, and Riley Greene landing on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. Additionally, Max Meyer is expected back before the end of 2026, Byron Buxton could be activated Thursday, Paul Sewald heads to Toronto via waiver claim, Kyle Karros is shut down due to a concussion, Travis Bazzana sits against another lefty, and AJ Smith-Shawver has a promotion coming soon. Daily Studs feature monster offensive lines from Alex Bregman (3 HR, 7 RBI), Trent Grisham (2 HR), Griffin Conine, Corbin Carroll, Mookie Betts, and Zack Gelof, alongside dominant starts from Luis Castillo (10 K), Tyler Mahle, and Dustin May. Daily Duds include hitless performances from Colt Emerson (4 K), CJ Abrams, Michael Toglia, Eugenio Suarez, and Osleivis Basabe, as well as rough outings on the mound for Jackson Perkins, Shane Baz, Zack Wheeler, and Framber Valdez. Thursday Rankings Movers highlights Chandler Simpson, Henry Bolte, Wilyer Abreu, Payton Tolle, Dustin May, and Noah Cameron climbing the board, while Esmerlyn Valdez, Zach Neto, Gunnar Henderson, Justin Wrobleski, and Foster Griffin take a tumble in the latest updates. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carl and Mike open up the show with some Braves talk as they react to the team's win over the Mets behind a solid outing from recently acquired pitcher, Tyler Mahle and as they discuss, they agree in saying that it maybe time to stop second guessing Alex Anthopoulos and the moves he has made.
The Braves are back at Truist Park tonight for the series finale against the Mets after Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson powered the Braves to a 4-0 win yesterday. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room to discuss how the pitching rotation could look ahead of the Braves’ playoff push. The Ford Leadoff Show kicks off at 6p with first pitch scheduled for 7:15p. Tyler Mahle (3-9, 4.83 ERA) takes the mound for Atlanta and will face off against Zac Thornton (3-2, 2.52 ERA) for the Mets. Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 429 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. Topics include a wild weekend for the Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees, a series-salvaging win on Sunday, Tyler Mahle's debut, Matt Olson's heater, Chris Sale's controversial balk (and ejection), the upcoming series against the New York Mets, and much more. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com Head to Factormeals.com/foul50off and use code foul50off to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026 Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After an exciting drama filled weekend with the Yankees, Buster Olney joins us for his weekly appearance to talk.... Tyler Mahle’s first startGrant HolmesMatt OlsonThe issues the Dodgers have to work throughThe MizRich Hill on Baseball Tonight Podcast talking Dodgers, Sox, etc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Griffin Warner talks betting on Friday. Griffin Warner runs through a stacked Friday, August 7 Major League Baseball slate on Episode 80 of What I Bet, part of the Straight Outta Vegas AM Podcast feed, breaking down all 11 games at a moment when several rotations are still shifting in the wake of the trade deadline. He opens with the Mets sending Zach Thornton to Pittsburgh against Carmen Mlodzinski, reading the heavy under juice on the eight and a half total as a sign the market expects a Pirates bullpen game, especially with new arm Luke Weaver now closing and Mets closer Devin Williams sitting the last two nights. Griffin leans toward New York at plus 129 and likes the over, suggesting patience for a push to eight. He then covers Jose Soriano's Blue Jays debut against Zach Wheeler and the Phillies, preferring the Toronto run line at plus one and a half over the moneyline, and the first five under four and a half. Tyler Mahle's first start for the Braves against former teammate Max Fried in the Bronx draws Griffin's trust in the Atlanta bullpen despite a modest season, landing on the Braves at plus 134 and the under eight. He gives a brief look at the Athletics visiting a red hot Red Sox club before diving into the Angels and Marlins, where he backs Tyler Phillips and multiple unders against a struggling Los Angeles lineup. The show's strongest opinion arrives with the Guardians visiting the White Sox, where Griffin fades Parker Messick despite respecting his stuff, pointing to Cleveland's shaky bullpen, poor defense, and inability to hit with runners on, and lands on Chicago at plus 122 with unders on both the full game and first five totals. He explains why the Twins overspent caution at the deadline on players like Dean Kremer even as Zebby Matthews starts in Milwaukee, builds a live number on air for Kevin Gausman and the Cubs visiting Daniel Lynch and the Royals, and gives quick reads on the Rockies at the Cardinals and the Orioles at the Rangers, a series carrying real American League wild card weight against Nathan Eovaldi. Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers traveling to face Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks brings out Griffin's long standing support for Kelly, who he calls himself a stan of, with the Dodgers bullpen still sorting out closer Edwin Diaz's role working in Arizona's favor. He closes his game by game breakdown with Robbie Ray's Padres debut against Ronel Blanco and the Astros, and a Rays and Mariners matchup between Drew Rasmussen and Logan Gilbert that he calls arguably the best pitching matchup of the night. Before locking in his official pick, Griffin shares a Pregame dot com promo code, hit fifty, good for fifty dollars off Major League Baseball Second Half All Access, which runs through the World Series and drops from 349 dollars to 299 dollars through August 10. His official What I Bet best bet of the episode is the San Diego Padres at minus 120 over the Houston Astros, citing Robbie Ray's strong recent form, a deep Padres bullpen, and doubts about Houston's offense beyond Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena. Throughout the episode Griffin threads in bigger picture storylines, from the Mets continuing to mash without Juan Soto to Cleveland's fall from first place, the Twins facing fan backlash over a quiet deadline, and a wide open American League wild card race where the Yankees and Red Sox look closer to locking up spots than everyone else chasing the final berth. It is a full rundown built for bettors looking for value across every window of the night, from first pitch runs to first five totals to closing numbers, delivered with the same mix of numbers and opinion that has made the show a daily stop for Major League Baseball bettors all season long, with new episodes covering every slate straight through the rest of the season and into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Munaf Manji talks betting for Friday. Munaf Manji hosts Friday, August 7's Cash That Ticket on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, opening with a recap of Thursday's card before working through a full slate of Major League Baseball betting angles for the night ahead. He reviews a winning Washington Nationals team total for Uncle Dave against Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies, a tough loss on the Kansas City Royals despite a strong start from Bailey Ober for the Minnesota Twins and a solid outing from Michael Wacha, and touches on the grind of a rough recent stretch handicapping baseball across the industry. He also breaks down the NFL Hall of Fame Game, where rookie quarterback Haynes King led the Carolina Panthers to a 33 to 30 win over the Arizona Cardinals on a last second touchdown that blew well past the total, and shares a note that Garrett Crochet is expected back for the Boston Red Sox out of the bullpen rather than as a starter for now. He runs through the rest of Thursday's scores, including a marathon 13 inning win for the Red Sox over the White Sox, a blowout for Detroit over Seattle, and a Mets sweep of the Cleveland Guardians that included a difficult team debut for newly acquired starter Foster Griffin. From there Munaf builds out Friday's full card, starting with the Cincinnati Reds visiting the Washington Nationals in what looks like a bullpen day for Chase Petty against Cade Cavalli, with the Nationals offense cooling after trading Luis Garcia Junior to the Yankees and losing James Wood to injury. He covers Tyler Mahle's first start for the Atlanta Braves against former teammate Max Fried and the surging Yankees, and identifies the marquee matchup of the night as Parker Messick and the Cleveland Guardians visiting Noah Schultz and the division leading Chicago White Sox in a tightly bunched American League Central race. He also previews Roki Sasaki and the Los Angeles Dodgers visiting a struggling Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Robbie Ray's San Diego Padres debut against Ronel Blanco and the Houston Astros, before running through quick hits on Jose Soriano's Toronto Blue Jays debut against Zach Wheeler and the Phillies, Payton Tolle and the Red Sox against Jack Perkins and the Athletics, Kevin Gausman's Chicago Cubs debut against the Royals, and the Cardinals hosting Ryan Feltner and the Rockies. Munaf highlights the biggest promotion of the year at Pregame dot com, where 20 dollars buys bettors 100 bulk dollars in credit, a 400 percent bonus that never expires and can be applied toward any picks package on the site. His official Cash That Ticket best bet of the night lands on the Cleveland Guardians at minus 136 on the moneyline over the Chicago White Sox, built around Parker Messick against a struggling Noah Schultz in a series carrying real weight for the division race, with Munaf noting that a Guardians win or sweep this weekend could pull Cleveland level with Chicago atop the American League Central depending on how the Minnesota Twins fare in their own series in Milwaukee. It is a full recap and preview built for bettors chasing value across totals, moneylines, and team props on a busy Friday slate, delivered with the same numbers driven, conversational approach that has made Cash That Ticket a daily stop for Major League Baseball bettors on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Braves complete the clean sweep of the Marlins with a 11-3 victory last night . Barrett Sallee joins The Locker Room to breakdown the 8-game win streak and their upcoming trip to the Bronx. The Ford Leadoff Show kicks off at 6p with tonight's first pitch scheduled for 7:05p. Tyler Mahle (3-9, 5.13 ERA) takes the mound for Atlanta and will face off against former Brave Max Fried (4-3, 3.12 ERA) for the Yankees. Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy and Randy talk about Carson Beck's chances to be the starter in Arizona and the Braves weekend series starting tonight in New York with Tyler Mahle hoping to keep the run of strong starting outings going.
“Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss San Francisco's active MLB trade deadline day after they sent Luis Arráez, Robbie Ray, Heliot Ramos and three other players elsewhere for a shot at the playoffs. Alex and Cole break down how the crop of prospects San Francisco received in return could establish themselves as the franchise's future. :45 - Surprising scope of players in return 5:00 - Breaking down the individual deals 14:00 - Heliot Ramos to the Yankees 16:00 - Discussing the roster upheaval 18:00 - Is this a rebuild? 20:15 - Robbie Ray trade 24:30 - Erik Miller trade 26:30 - Tyler Mahle traded 29:15 - What to expect from the rest of the season? 32:00 - Mailbag Q 35:30 - Corresponding moves 37:00 - Other moves around the league 43:00 - Possible lockout next year? 45:00 - Harrison Bader 50:00 - Willy Adames coaching discussion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 426 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, reacting to the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Topics include Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves failing to add a high-level starting pitcher, the additions of Tyler Mahle and Brent Suter, what it all means for the rest of the season and the team's World Series chances, and much more. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today at K12.com/foulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Freddy Peralta was traded to the Rays (2:50)! ... Luis Garcia Jr. to the Yankees (7:00)! ... Kevin Gausman to the Cubs (12:30)! ... Tyler Mahle to the Braves (16:40). ... Max Clark and Quinn Mathews made their debuts (22:05)! ... Gavin Williams is on fire (29:45). ... News (34:50): we had other small trades. ... Royce Lewis keeps producing (50:17). ... Let's rank waiver wire pitchers (58:03). ... What's up with Skenes (1:08:38)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:19:43).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters