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The Atlanta Braves' offensive woes in May have grown from a frustration to concern as the club experienced more uneven play in the month of June. Grant McAuley breaks down the recent trends for the club and the rest of MLB, which is also producing decidedly different results in 2024. While the bats have been searching for answers, Max Fried, Chris Sale and the Braves rotation continue to give the club a chance to win with solid pitching. How long can the pitching staff keep up its current level of production? When will the Atlanta lineup find its footing? Those are the questions the Braves are hoping to answer sooner than later. Meanwhile, MLB's gambling issues could be growing after a recent suspension and some abhorrent behavior some players continue to be subjected to. Can the league walk the fine line of keeping gambling out of the game while simultaneously courting the ad revenue the industry could provide the sport? Special guest Anthony Castrovince joins the show to discuss the addition of Negro Leagues statistics into the MLB record book. You'll hear about how this process played out and how the record keeping has evolved over the history of the sport. From the vault on this episode: Hear former Braves great Dale Murphy tell the story behind two of the most iconic baseball posters from the 1980s. Murph tells the story of "Power Alley" and "Stickball" from inception, to photo shoot, to finished product and reflects on the legacy of Nike's promotional efforts in baseball some four decades ago. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves fought their way through a challenging May, so will June once again be the month this club puts it all together? That's been the case each of the last two seasons. Grant McAuley discusses all the Braves news of the past week and looks ahead to the three-city road trip which begins on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. Chris Sale, Max Fried and the rest of the starting rotation have done more than their fair share this season, even with the fifth spot still unsettled. Can they continue to post up while the offense gets back on track? Could young arms like Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep and others step into that final spot? With Ronald Acuña Jr. out for the remainder of 2024, who will step into the leadoff role and how will Brian Snitker balance the rest of his lineup as they try to shake off a collective cold spell? You'll also hear from Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos, who appeared on 92-9 The Game on Friday to chat with Carl Dukes and Mike Bell. Where does the Atlanta executive stand on the challenges his club is facing and the need for reinforcements? That and more on this week's show. As the Braves find themselves chasing the Phillies, we take a look at the NL East race with Casey Stern, host of "Unfiltered" on the Bleav Network. We'll also try to make sense of the mess the New York Mets found themselves in with a strange turn of events surrounding former reliever Jorge Lopez. Also on the show, longtime catcher and current Foul Territory host Erik Kratz joins the show to dish on the Phillies, the Braves overcoming the loss of Acuña, unpack the "retirement" of Angel Hernandez, and chat about the process of writing his autobiography, "The Tao of the Backup Catcher," which is available wherever books are sold. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves suffered another major injury blow, this one eerily reminiscent of a place they've been before. For the second time in three years, star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered a torn ACL and is done for the season. Grant McAuley discusses the challenges this latest injury present for both Acuña and the club and shares the reaction of several of his Braves teammates. Austin Riley, Sean Murphy, Michael Harris II and Adam Duvall all weigh in on the unfortunate news while manager Brian Snitker talks about where his club goes from here without their dynamic leadoff hitter. You'll also hear from Braves color analyst C.J. Nitkowski of Bally Sports, who provides some insights on where the Braves stand at the Memorial Day checkpoint -- in an interview recorded prior to the Acuña injury. Plus, Geoff Ponts of Baseball America helps size up the Atlanta minor league system and some of the top arms who could make an impact in the big leagues or a big trade later this summer. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The month of May has once again been a bit unkind to the Atlanta Braves, who seem like they are winning games in spite of their offense at the moment. Of course, the pitching staff has been pitching in more than its fair share to make it happen. Grant McAuley discussed the latest Braves news from the week that was, including some encouraging signs for Matt Olson at the plate, but a discouraging injury update for Austin Riley that seems to have the third baseman in limbo as far as a return. You'll hear Riley's comments from Saturday as he described the ailment that has him stuck on the bench for the time being. Meanwhile, Travis d'Arnaud also had a brush with injury but appears to have emerged unscathed while Sean Murphy's return to could be getting closer with an upcoming rehab assignment. Ronald Acuña Jr. is among those still searching for consistency and results, so did a day off help speed that process up? You'll also hear from Atlanta reliever Jesse Chavez, who shares some insight on the inner workings of the bullpen. And we'll discuss the latest Players Only telecast on Bally Sports South with Brian McCann and Jeff Francoeur, who reflect on their friendship and the chance to reunite on the 20th anniversary of their rookie season. Special guest Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports joins the show to discuss the state of the Toronto Blue Jays, a club that once seemed destined to become a powerhouse, but is now staring at the possibility that their homegrown stars are not only under-performing but could also bolt in free agency. David Adler of MLB.com checks in to share the inner workings of Statcast's new bat-tracking metrics, from concept to the first iteration which debuted this past week. This latest evolution allows us to take a deeper look at how the swing works and who has the most explosive swing in MLB. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a tough road trip to win a pair of series but are still not clicking on all cylinders. Grant McAuley discusses the latest headlines and biggest stories from the week that was in Braves baseball, including big contributions from Chris Sale and Max Fried that highlighted a terrific run from the starting rotation. There were also some signs of life from some of Atlanta's biggest hitters, as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson each left the yard over the weekend against the New York Mets. Can those two and a couple of other big bats get going as the weather heats up? Can any of them keep up with the torrid pace of Marcell Ozuna? You'll also hear from Braves outfielders Adam Duvall and Jarred Kelenic, who discuss forming their partnership in left field, the early seasons highs and lows and much more. Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley shares his thoughts on how the club overcomes the down times in the season and comes out better for going through those. Brad Rowland of Hammer Territory joins the show to size up some of the early trends for the Braves and promote his new podcast. All of that and a trip around the big leagues to touch on some of the biggest stories from across Major League Baseball are coming at you in this episode of From The Diamond. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Where has the powerful Atlanta Braves offense gone? The past couple of weeks have produced very different results than anyone has been accustomed to. How soon can they turn things around? Grant McAuley discusses the week that was for the Braves and the power outage that has spread through the batting order and proven costly in some one-run losses on the recently completed 1-5 road trip. Meanwhile, Atlanta's pitching is carrying the team for now, but a key reliever landed on the IL this week. How will the Braves bullpen adjust to at least a couple of weeks without Pierce Johnson? Speaking of adjustments, Eno Sarris of The Athletic and host of the Rates & Barrels podcast joins the show to discuss the factors that have led to Ronald Acuña's slow start and how soon we can expect an adjustment that could get the former MVP back on track. In our trip around the big leagues, the Marlins reminded the baseball world just who they are and what they're about with an early May trade, Nike was finally forced to make necessary changes to the MLB uniforms, superstar Mike Trout was sidelined by another injury and the Twins are throwing the biggest sausage party in baseball. Mike Petriello of MLB.com checks in to share some insight and Statcast data that proves Ted Williams was indeed a great hitter. So, maybe we already knew that, but the research into Williams' legendary "red seat" home run was fascinating and Mike will share that story and his finding on the show. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves put the finishing touches on a memorable nine-game stay at Truist Park with a walk-off win to take a series from the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Grant McAuley looks back at the week that was and the homestand at large as the Atlanta Braves once again hold the best record in MLB after topping Cleveland to finish a 7-2 run at home. You'll hear about how the starting rotation may be primed for big things even without Spencer Strider, how that affects the bullpen, and why Atlanta offense could get even better as the weather heat ups. Guardians managers Stephen Vogt joins the show to discuss his team's strong start, hsi memories of the 2021 World Series run with Atlanta, realizing his dream to manage in the major leagues and the journey it took to get there. With the Miami Marlins facing more questions than answers to start the 2024, Craig Mish of Sports Grid and the Miami Herald joins the show to talk about the disappointing follow-up after a season of such promise a year ago. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves put together a six-game win streak to grab the best record in MLB. They'll look to keep those winning ways going in a nine-game home stand. Grant McAuley hits the headlines for the Braves, including a pair of injury updates for two more All-Stars. Ozzie Albies landed on the IL with a fractured toe, but could be back sooner than later. Meanwhile, you'll hear from Spencer Strider on his season-ending surgery, how his elbow injury progressed, the long road of rehab ahead, and his thoughts on the state of the game when it comes to pitching injuries. Gaurav Vedak of Baseball Prospectus stops by to talk Braves majors and minors and share some of the new tools available at Baseball Prospectus. All of that and more on this edition of the show. From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

With two weeks worth of games under their collective belts, the Atlanta Braves are sitting atop the NL East. Their biggest offensive contributor? None other that designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. Grant McAuley covered the big stories for this week in Braves baseball, including Ozuna's red-hot start and clutch hitting down in Miami, the loss of Spencer Strider, who underwent season-ending elbow surgery, how Atlanta will approach filling the void in rotation, and what the rest of the rotation needs to do in order to stabilize the pitching staff. You'll also hear from several Braves who'll share their thoughts on Travis d'Arnaud's value to the team and impact on their winning ways. Former Braves great Dale Murphy joins the show to tell the story of two iconic Nike posters from the 1980s -- Power Alley and Stickball. You'll hear the backstory of the creative process, the photo shoots, the tricks that made the posters an unforgettable part of Braves nostalgia, and even some abandoned plans for a baseball apparel line that would've predated today's crowded marketplace. On our trip around the big leagues, Ben Lindbergh of The Ringer joins the show to discuss the rash of elbow injuries facing MLB and what the league can do to curtail the troubling trend. From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves swept away the defending National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend, but were dealt a serious injury blow as Spencer Strider's season appears to be over. Grant McAuley discusses the ramifications of the Strider news and sizes up where the Braves can turn to fill those rather large shoes in rotation. Meanwhile, the Braves offense has done some big things, including a few key comebacks on the young season, and they were at it against Arizona. Marcell Ozuna, Jarred Kelenic and others are off to hot starts, but everyone seems to be finding ways to contribute. On Monday, April 8, the Braves will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run. Grant McAuley talked to several of Aaron's teammates in advance of that big night at Truist Park. You'll hear from Tom House, the man who caught No. 715, as well as Ralph Garr, Ron Reed and Marty Perez on this edition of From The Diamond. Aaron's friends share their memories from that history making night and his impact on their lives. From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves got the 2024 season started by taking 2-of-3 from the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Grant McAuley covers the events of Opening Weekend as the Braves offense come to life and help secure the series, which could be an indication of more to come from the deepest lineup in MLB. Also discussed, the injury status of Sean Murphy, the important work by the bullpen -including the ageless Jesse Chavez coming to the rescue in Game 2, some ups and downs for Atlanta's top three starting pitchers, why Michael Harris II is primed for greatness, and some encouraging contributions from Jarred Kelenic and Adam Duvall. Maria Martin of 11 Alive in Atlanta stops by to discuss the state of the Braves and their championship goals, reflect on the magic that was October of 2021, and why Ronald Acuña Jr.'s article for The Players Tribune is just another way he's demonstrating his star power. For our trip around the big leagues, we'll delve into a rather heated debate on sliding etiquette between the Brewers and Mets, some offensive history for the Diamondbacks, Scott Boras' thoughts on why his big free agents had trouble finding the right deals, and a visit with Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio. From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves had an eventful week, welcoming back star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and reuniting with a familiar face. Grant McAuley returns for the fourth and final installment of the Braves Spring Training Specials. On tap for this episode, the return to action for Acuña and Atlanta's re-signing of outfielder Adam Duvall. How will his arrival impact the roster and Jarred Kelenic's playing time? With Opening Day just two weeks away, you'll hear from Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley on his expectations for 2024 and we'll check in with Braves TV voice Brandon Gaudin to take stock of the Braves as the regular season approaches. All of that and a visit with former infielder Charlie Culberson, who is in camp with the Braves to try his hand on the mound and find a second career after 11 seasons in the big leagues. From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET beginning March 31st. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

As Spring Training rolls on for the Atlanta Braves, they dealt with an injury scare to MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. that had the club and fans holding their breath. After a positive update on the state of Acuña's knee, all involved can once again focus on getting ready for Opening Day. Grant McAuley covers the headlines and news from Braves camp as the club turn the calendar to the month of March. Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show from Florida to update the Acuña story and much more. When the club first reported to camp in mid-February, it was reliever A.J. Minter who said it's "World Series or bust" for the Braves in 2024. Grant catches up with the veteran lefty to discuss that, how Minter overcame challenge in 2023, the reloaded bullpen and more in a conversation from Braves camp. From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET beginning March 31st. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Sizing up the early spring stories for the Atlanta Braves as they began exhibition play this week. Grant McAuley discusses a potential lineup combination that could help a pair of Braves make a greater impact. We also hear from reliever Tyler Matzek, who is on the road back from Tommy John surgery and eager to get back in the mix and help Atlanta get back to the World Series. In a conversation from Spring Training, Alex Anthopoulos shares his thoughts on the winter addition, the postseason expectations, and much more. Meanwhile, MLB is instituting some rules changes for 2024, though it may not be as far-reaching as those from a year ago. Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com explains the updated polices and some we could see in the near future. From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET beginning March 31st. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves reported to Spring Training with one goal in mind. It's "World Series or bust" for this team. Grant McAuley returns from North Port, Fla., to discuss the sky-high expectations the club has set for 2024. Spencer Strider, Max Fried, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, A.J. Minter and Alex Anthopoulos share their thoughts on the championship expectations they've set. Braves manager Brian Snitker sat down to discuss his early impressions of the club, their World Series goal, new additions Chris Sale and Jarred Kelenic, and much more in a special interview. We'll also cover the current state of MLB's revamped uniforms, the backlash Nike is facing, and what if anything can be done to address the quality control issues all 30 teams are facing as Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic joins the show. From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET beginning March 31st. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

We are taking out 2023 and preparing for a brand new year of From The Diamond with a super-sized finale. Grant McAuley reacts to the Atlanta Braves' latest trade of the winter, a deal that brings over left-hander Chris Sale in exchange for Vaughn Grissom. You'll hear how Sale fits into the club's plans as well as Alex Anthopoulos' comments on the deal. With that trade covered, then it's time to look back at some of the biggest stories and guests on From The Diamond from the 2023 season. You'll hear from a great lineup of guests as we reflect on the best stories and moments from the year in Braves baseball. We're covering it all, from new uniforms to new rules, from an MVP and a record number of All-Stars to a retired number and much more. Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Jeff Francoeur discussed the Bally Sports players' only broadcast. Dale Murphy share his All-Star memories and the all-around greatness of Ronald Acuña Jr. Ron Gant recounts the night in 1993 when Atlanta Fulton County Stadium caught fire and Fred McGriff's long-awaited induction in the Hall of Fame. Chip Caray opened up about his move to the St. Louis broadcast booth while new Braves voice Brandon Gaudin reflected on his first season in the TV booth for Atlanta. Braves Creative Director Insung Kim tells the story of creating the City Connect uniforms. Travis d'Arnaud, Matt Olson, Austin Riley and Tyler Matzek shared their thoughts on the winning culture the Braves have created in recent years. And manager Brian Snitker discussed the team's offseason at the Winter Meetings. All of that comes your way on this year-end edition of the show! Be sure to subscribe to From The Diamond wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave a rating and a review to help the show grow and find more information at FromTheDiamond.com.

It's a special holiday bonus edition of From The Diamond! Grant McAuley discusses a busy start to the week for the Atlanta Braves, who added to their broadcast team, celebrated the birthday of superstar right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr., and cut loose a veteran player recently acquired in trade. Brand new Bally Sports analyst C.J. Nitkowski joins the show to discuss joining the Braves television broadcast, his time in the Texas Rangers booth, a nearly two decade playing career that took him all over the world, making the transition from player to broadcaster, and just how big of an impact his time in Atlanta in 2004 had on his life and career. Be sure to subscribe to From The Diamond wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave a rating and a review to help the show grow and find more information at FromTheDiamond.com.

As the winter continues to tick by, the Atlanta Braves continue to swing trades and slowly assemble their 40-man roster. Grant McAuley discusses the latest deals, a handful of trades designed to move around the money the club took on when it acquired Jarred Kelenic from the Seattle Mariners, and the continued search and need for one more proven starting pitcher. You'll also hear from Kelenic, who spoke to the Atlanta media for the first time this week. He talked about his ups and downs over the course of 2023 and his three-year stint in Seattle, what he learned from the broken foot he suffered last season, and how much he looks forward to getting started with the Braves. Meanwhile, the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes ended where it began, with the mega-star staying in southern California and signing a record contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers after a six-year stay in Anaheim. Longtime Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of Ohtani's deal, the decision points for both he and the clubs involved, and what effect this record-breaking contract and all that deferred money could have on future big-name free agents. All of that comes your way on this edition of From The Diamond. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find more information at FromTheDiamond.com.

The annual MLB Winter Meetings are in the books and the Atlanta Braves were among the busiest teams in Nashville. Grant McAuley recaps the meetings which began with a bang on Sunday as the Braves pulled off a 5-player trade with the Seattle Mariners which brought Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta. We'll dive into that deal and the second trade it spawned and also hear from Alex Anthopoulos on some of the other wants and needs for his club this winter. Anthopoulos spoke on a variety of topics and shared his view of the rampant speculation attached to his club this time of year, good, bad and indifferent. You'll also hear an exclusive interview with Braves manager Brian Snitker, who shares his thoughts on the Kelenic deal, Atlanta's revamped bullpen, other moves to come, some upcoming additions to the coaching staff and more. The Winter Meetings also brought a pair of aspiring broadcasters to Nashville as the baseball world gathered. Chris and Stefan Caray, the identical twin sons of former Braves voice Chip Caray sat down to discuss breaking into the business, what it's like being fourth generation broadcasters, the family legacy, their love for the game and their goals for the future. All of that comes your way on this jam-packed edition of From The Diamond. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find more information at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves have made some moves, but their biggest needs and wants have yet to be supplied by their winter shopping. Grant McAuley returns to discuss a very busy few weeks in November as Atlanta trimmed its roster and made a flurry of moves while preparing for what could be much more to come this offseason. From the trades of Kyle Wright and Michael Soroka which led the acquisition of bullpen pieces headlined by Aaron Bummer, to another free-agent signing in hard-throwing Reynaldo Lopez, to the pursuit of some big name free agent pitchers that did not materialize, Alex Anthopoulos has maintained a busy schedule and a high profile this winter. Could he go back to the familiar well and swing a trade to supply his team with the rotation reinforcements needed to help the club in 2024 and beyond? What will the Braves do about their left field vacancy? We'll tackle all of that and answer your questions about the Braves' winter moves on an all new episode of the show! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and get more info on the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The World Series is in the books and MLB's Hot Stove season is officially underway. The Braves wasted no time makes moves and decisions as the winter began. Grant McAuley is joined by Kris Willis of Battery Power to discuss the early activity for Atlanta, including bringing back Pierce Johnson and Joe Jimenez in the bullpen on multi-year deals and exercising the 2024 option for Charlie Morton. They'll also discuss the state of the Braves rotation for next season and beyond, where Alex Anthopoulos could turn to improve that group, the importance of keeping Max Fried around long-term, and what exactly the Braves could do in left field after declining their option on Eddie Rosario. Also be sure to check out the all new Battery Power TV this winter to stay up to date on all the Braves' moves and rumors. Subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications to receive alerts for every new episode. Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and get more info on the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

Much as it did a year ago, the Atlanta Braves run through October was cut short by the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies. This time, however, it felt worse. Grant McAuley discusses the bitter end to what felt like such a special season. You'll hear the comments of Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos following the NLDS loss to Philadelphia as he discusses what the team takes away from its latest defeat, where the club goes from here, and the work ahead this winter. Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to break down the storylines of the postseason and what areas the Braves could shore up to help fortify themselves for another run through the postseason. Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and get more info on the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves embark on their October journey and it begins with a rematch against the Philadelphia Phillies, the club that knocked them out of the postseason a year ago. Grant McAuley brings you the tale of the tape and sizes up these two familiar foes as they meet in the NLDS for the second consecutive season. You'll also hear from various members of the Braves as they get set for this postseason run. Manager Brian Snitker and Game 1 starter Spencer Strider addressed the media on Friday. You'll hear their comments as well as interviews with Michael Harris II, Austin Riley, A.J. Minter, Pierce Johnson, and Travis d'Arnaud as they prepare to clash with the division rival Phillies. Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every weekend on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves conclude the regular season and embark on their journey through October with home field advantage throughout the postseason. Grant McAuley sizes up the biggest stories from the week that was for the Braves, including the exciting three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s historic accomplishments strengthening his already impressive MVP case, Matt Olson and the rest of the lineup making a little history of its own and how exactly the Braves will approach their preparation for the postseason this time around. You'll also hear from Braves outfielder Forrest Wall, a longtime minor leaguer getting a shot at October baseball for the very first time. Brandon Gaudin of Bally Sports joins the show to discuss his first year behind the microphone for Atlanta, what he's observed of the Braves' incredible regular season, and how he feels as they head into October. Eno Sarris of The Athletic also stops by the break down how Olson and the Braves have found the next level of success offensively. the impressive season Acuña has put together, and a little bit of chaos in the NL Wild Card race in the final weekend. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every weekend on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

Ronald Acuña Jr. is putting together one of the greatest seasons in MLB history, one that should remove all doubt about who the rightful NL MVP should be. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves may have clinched early but now they have some question marks surrounding the health of their rotation heading into the postseason. Grant McAuley sizes up the week that was for the Braves, including Acuña's greatness and some stats that underscore the historic campaign, some other offensive numbers and notes, as well as a look under the hood for the Atlanta rotation as it deals with injury issues for both Max Fried and Charlie Morton. Jason Foster, who publishes the brand new "Total Braves" newsletter on Substack, joins to discuss the Braves uneven month of September and whether or not their inconsistent results after clinching have any bearing whatsoever on the playoff games to come. That and a discussion about Atlanta's bullpen, rotation and a little more on Acuña's season. Matt Snyder of CBS Sports stops by to do a deep dive on the intriguing playoff possibilities in the NL and AL Wild Card races and whether or not there could be a big surprise or two awaiting us in the season's final week. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every weekend on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves extended their reign atop the National League East, clinching the division for the sixth consecutive year this week. Now the real work begins. Grant McAuley runs through the headlines and highlights for the week that was for Atlanta. The division clincher was earlier than usual and gives the club some time to sort out a few things for the pitching staff, rest some key players, and recharge for the NLDS. How will the Braves handle the roster decisions and manage innings down the stretch? Meanwhile, Matt Olson and the Braves are making home run history. Olson broke the Braves' single-season home run record -- now 52 and counting -- as the Braves take aim at the MLB record. How much time will MVP-hopeful Ronald Acuña Jr. miss after tweaking his calf on Friday? He is absent from the lineup this weekend, but the star outfielder and the club did not seem overly concerned, but neither want to chance it wither bigger aspirations awaiting them next month. Kris Willis of Battery Power joins the show to size up the Atlanta pitching staff while Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com checks in to size up the Wild Card races, big pitching injuries for several clubs, and the NL MVP race between Acuña and Mookie Betts of the Dodgers. Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every weekend on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves' magic number to clinch the NL East has reached single-digits as we approach mid-September. Grant McAuley covers the biggest Braves headlines from the week that was, including the continued greatness from Ronald Acuña Jr. that defines a historic season for the young superstar, Matt Olson and the club's chase of home run history, Atlanta's series victory in a potential postseason preview with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a look ahead to the coming week. Longtime Braves broadcaster Chip Caray joins the show to discuss his family's broadcast legacy, his latest chapter in St. Louis and much more. Special guest Alden Gonzalez of ESPN stops by to talk about Shohei Ohtani's injury and the ramifications on his impending free-agency as well as the Braves and Dodgers, MVP showdown between Acuña and Mookie Betts and the troubling news for Julio Urias. And as the Braves honor Andruw Jones by retiring his number over the weekend, I reflected on Andruw's defensive prowess, Hall of Fame case, and hear from a couple of former teammates. Nick Green and Eddie Perez share their memories of playing alongside Jones and his unparalleled greatness with the glove. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every weekend on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves enjoyed one of their best road trips of the season, capped by taking a four-game series from the red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers. Grant McAuley is back to discuss all the big stories for Atlanta in the week that was and look ahead for the week to come. After winning their first series in Dodger Stadium in just over a decade, the Braves return home to host the Cardinals and Pirates. Just how good has Ronald Acuña Jr. been? He sent his own message in the MVP race with some mammoth home runs against Los Angeles. Marcell Ozuna has also been sending some balls out of the yard and making a statement with his bat of late. But what is going on with Matt Olson? Is this home run drought cause for alarm? The Atlanta Braves offense is certainly not in a home run drought, setting a franchise record for most homers in a single-season during the trip and taking aim at the MLB single-season record. Meanwhile, Spencer Strider is on a date with strikeout history if he keeps up his current pace. We'll take a deep dive into those numbers and his Cy Young candidacy and a dark horse candidate in the Braves rotation to keep an eye on. Grant also caught up with the play-by-play voice of the Dodgers this week. Joe Davis checks in for a chat about the big weekend series, the rivalry between the Braves and Dodgers, the MVP race between Acuña and Mookie Betts, as well as what other NL clubs we should keep an eye on come October. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every weekend on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves are coming down the stretch and picking up steam as the month of September approaches. Grant McAuley breaks down the top stories for the Braves as they play through their last trip out west and will wrap up their 10-game road trip with four against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a possible postseason preview for two National League powerhouse teams. It appears the Atlanta rotation is starting to build some momentum at an opportune time. The Braves and Dodgers share many similarities, including each club boasting a pair of MVP candidates as the season winds to a close. While Ronald Acuña Jr. is in the midst of a historic campaign, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, as well as Atlanta teammate Matt Olson, are also making compelling cases for the MVP Award. We'll break down the MVP race. Atlanta is also hoping to welcome a pair of key pitchers back for the final push. Kyle Wright began a rehab assignment with an encouraging outing and hopes to return in September. Meanwhile, veteran reliever Jesse Chavez is finally nearing a rehab assignment of his own after being struck in the knee by a line drive in June and suffering an injury that ended up being a bit more severe that first thought. You'll hear from both of those men as they prepare for returns. We'll also talk Braves lineup dominance and some of the biggest stories in MLB with Ben Verlander of Fox Sports, host of the Flippin' Bats podcast. He'll weigh in on Atlanta's crazy offensive capabilities, Shohei Ohtani's injury, and how his brother Justin ended up back in Houston just months after signing a huge free-agent contract with the New York Mets. All of that and a trip around the big leagues on this episode of the show! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves still hold the best record in baseball and have firm grasp on the National League East as September approaches. Grant McAuley recaps the week that was for the Braves, which included more standout performances from the offense, some very welcome course corrections in the Atlanta rotation, some encouraging injury updates for Ozzie Albies, Kyle Wright and Jesse Chavez, as well as a look at how the club could handle the fifth (and perhaps sixth) spot in the starting rotation. Hall of Famer John Smoltz shares his memories of the 1987 trade that brought him to the Braves organization and sent Tom Glavine to the big leagues some 36 years ago this month. He also discusses his broadcast career, the players only Bally Sports broadcast team that reunites this week, and discusses the potential of Spencer Strider. We also dip into the archives on Braves Alumni Weekend to hear from a member of the 1995 World Series champion club. Ryan Klesko shares his Fall Classic memories, stories about his time rising through the minor leagues with Chipper Jones and much more in a great conversation with the former Atlanta left fielder and first baseman. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

As the Atlanta Braves navigated a challenging start to the second half, the offense has more than picked up the slack to help Atlanta maintain the best record in Major League Baseball. Grant McAuley discusses some of the offensive standouts and trends that have powered the Braves through the dog days of summer. Matt Olson continues to hit home runs at a blistering pace, strengthening an MVP case by leading MLB in both home runs and RBI. Olson discussed his success since moving to cleanup and how the depth of the lineup helps everyone be more productive. In one of the more bizarre stories in baseball of this or any season, the Orioles pulled lead TV broadcaster Kevin Brown off the air for comments deemed critical of the club. The baseball world responded by generating universal support and Brown returned to the broadcast booth over the weekend. Hear those comments, the support of fellow broadcasters and fans as well as ownership's miscalculated move in a discussion with Levi Weaver of The Athletic. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves got back on track with a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, maintaining a big lead in the NL East standings as the Trade Deadline approaches. Grant McAuley recaps the week that was for the Braves, including a state of the union for the starting rotation. Max Fried is back and Kyle Wright is working to return, but Bryce Elder and Charlie Morton have been scuffling and Atlanta did not bring in help at the trade deadline. Where does the rotation stack up at the moment? We'll dive into all of the moving parts for Atlanta's starting five. Matt Olson is putting up colossal power numbers as the leading home run hitter in the National League, helping drive a Braves team that could make home run history in 2023. Should he be getting more MVP consideration? That and other big Braves stories from the week that was are all coming your way in this episode. You'll also hear from Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos from his appearance on 92-9 The Game following the trade deadline, sharing thoughts on the deals the made, the deals they didn't the factor health played in those decisions, and how he feels the club is constructed for October success. Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic joins the show to help break down the MLB trade deadline moves, surprising buyer and sellers, the Max Scherzer saga revealing more about the state the Mets, and much more. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves got back on track with a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, maintaining a big lead in the NL East standings as the Trade Deadline approaches. Grant McAuley runs through the stories of the week for Atlanta, including a torrid hot streak from Austin Riley, some shuffling of the pitching staff, a look at the trade market, Travis d'Arnaud's contract extension, and some minor leaguers getting a major opportunity. On a day that Fred McGriff was enshrined to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, you'll hear some of the "Crime Dog's" speech. His former teammate Ron Gant joins the show to discuss the 1993 Pressbox Fire, McGriff's arrival, and Gant's bobblehead giveaway that pays tribute to an unforgettable night in Braves history. With the trade deadline roughly a week away, Victor Rojas joins the show to size up all of the factors the Angels are weighing for a potential Shohei Ohtani trade as well as the case for Los Angeles to perhaps hold onto their prized superstar. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves embarked on the second half with baseball's best record, but the trade deadline is dead ahead for MLB. Grant McAuley discusses some injuries that could shape Atlanta's strategy when it comes to trades, the continued dominance of the Braves lineup, more MVP-level production from Ronald Acuña Jr., some big numbers for Matt Olson that could give him some Braves history, and an encouraging update on Max Fried's timetable to rejoin the club. Braves great Dale Murphy joins the show to share some All-Star memories, reflect on his back-to-back MVP seasons, and provide some insights on just how special Ronald Acuña Jr.'s season truly is. With the 2023 MLB Draft in the books, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America will join the show to help break down the Braves draft class, a group headlined by a trio of college arms and a couple of intriguing prep players. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves rode a blistering hot streak to the best record in Major League Baseball as we arrive at the All-Star break. Grant McAuley recaps the run of success for Atlanta that included 11 straight series victories and a record-setting home run pace for the club. The Braves are sending eight All-Stars to Seattle and hold the biggest divisional lead in MLB as well. We'll size up the first half stories and set the table for what could be ahead for Atlanta in the second half. Kris Willis of Battery Power joins to take stock of the Braves at the halfway point -- discussing the MVP play of Ronald Acuña Jr., a breakout season from Sean Murphy, the surprising success stories of Orlando Arcia and Bryce Elder, as well as what Atlanta could be in the market for at the Trade Deadline on August 1. Speaking of surprises, the Miami Marlins have been among baseball's biggest surprise teams so far in 2023. Craig Mish joins the show to discuss the second place Marlins, the keys to their success so far, and forecast what the second half could hold for this club. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves rode a record June to the best record in Major League Baseball, clubbing teams into submission with an offense that is firing on all cylinders. Grant McAuley hits all the headlines and stories from the week that was for the Atlanta Braves and breaks down the incredible numbers behind a June Boom that leaves even members of the Braves searching for ways to put it into perspective. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to put up numbers the likes of which we've never seen before. Hear about his latest accomplishments and the red-hot offense that is taking the NL East by storm after a sweep of the second place Miami Marlins and yet another long winning streak. The Braves are sending an MLB-best eight All-Stars to Seattle, including a handful of first-timers that are being rewarded for their contributions in the first half of the season. You'll also hear from Michael Soroka, who returned from Triple-A and took the mound at Truist Park for the first time since August 3, 2020, earning a win over the Marlins this week. While everything is coming up Braves lately, the New York Mets are a team heading in the wrong direction. Casey Stern joins the show to discuss what the Mets and impetuous owner Steve Cohen may be looking to do in order to reverse the club's fortunes and/or get them back on track in 2024 and beyond. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves closed out a profitable road trip with an entertaining battle against the red-hot Cincinnati Reds, finishing 4-1 on the two-city trip. Grant McAuley discusses the intriguing weekend series that saw two of the hottest teams in baseball go toe-to-toe. Ronald Acuña Jr.'s strong first half earned him All-Star honors as the highest vote-getter in all of baseball. Matt Olson dropped in the batting order and has taken off to become one of the best run producers in MLB while helping drive the powerful Braves lineup -- which is reaching new heights this month. And Atlanta got a much-needed bounce back effort from Spencer Strider against Philadelphia to reverse his recent fortunes. He'll tell us what went into the adjustments. Meanwhile, as the Braves excel on the field, it has a lot to do with how they carry themselves behind the scenes. You'll hear from Travis d'Arnaud, Tyler Matzek, Austin Riley, Matt Olson and Brian Snitker how the Braves benefit from the winning culture they've created in the clubhouse. We'll also dive into the surprisingly wild NL Central race that has not played out according to the winter predictions. How did the Reds take over? What's wrong with the Cardinals? Can anyone else step up and claim this division? Matt Snyder of CBS Sports joins to discuss. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

A red-hot Atlanta Braves team is rolling into the summer months atop the National League East, looking to build on that lead as they hit the road this week. Grant McAuley runs down the offensive exploits from Atlanta's four-game sweep of the Rockies, a lineup change that may make the offense even more potent, a surging Michael Harris II, the MVP play of Ronald Acuña Jr. reaches another level, some notable injuries suffered by a pair of Braves, and much more! You'll also hear from a pair of Braves on this week's show. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrated a milestone homer of the weekend and also discusses his work behind the scenes and behind the plate to help game plan with Atlanta pitchers. Tyler Matzek updates us on his rehab status as he works to come back from Tommy John surgery. Hear from Kelsey Wingert-Linch, who joins the show to reflect on her time covering the Braves, what makes Ronald Acuña Jr. so special, the state of the Rockies, her work on the Colorado broadcast, and everything else she's up to these days. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves wrapped up an eventful road trip and come home to welcome the rival Mets and Nationals to Truist Park this week. Grant McAuley recaps a productive homestand for the Braves, who swept the division rival New York Mets and reeled off a seven-game winning streak. Among the topics this week --- How a little trash talk may have rekindled the Braves/Mets rivalry, the legend of Jesse Chavez, some encouraging trends behind the recent winning ways, another change in rotation, and how Michael Harris II may finally be getting on track at the plate. One of the major highlights from the Mets series was a players-only television broadcast on Bally Sports for the series finale. Jeff Francoeur and Hall of Famer Tom Glavine share their thoughts on a memorable night in the booth alongside Chipper Jones and John Smoltz. Beyond the "Yogi-isms" and memorable quotes, Yogi Berra lived an incredible life and put up Hall of Fame numbers. How did he become one of baseball's most overlooked superstars? With the release of a brand new documentary called "It Ain't Over" recently, special guest Lindsay Berra joins the show to discuss reframing the legacy of her legendary grandfather. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves wrapped up an eventful road trip and come home to welcome the rival Mets and Nationals to Truist Park this week. Grant McAuley discusses the return of Michael Soroka and the continued excellence of Bryce Elder, two things that are key to helping the Atlanta pitching staff stay on track as the summer heats up. We'll also cover the greatness of Ronald Acuña Jr., the emergence of pitching prospect AJ Smith-Shawver, Michael Harris II's quest to get going at the plate, and all the other Braves news and notes from the week that was. Alex Fast of Pitcher List joins the show to break down what has helped Bryce Elder find so much success in 2023, what Michael Soroka needs to do in order to be successful after a nearly three-year layoff, and what makes Spencer Strider such a force to be reckoned with every fifth day. Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com weighs in on where Ronald Acuña Jr. currently stands among baseball's best players and some storylines from across baseball over the first two months. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

One third of the 2023 season is in the books as the Atlanta Braves hit the road to close out the month of May. It all starts with the highly anticipated return of Michael Soroka in Oakland. Grant McAuley discusses the week that was for the Braves. You'll hear from Atlanta hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, who discusses the progress at the plate for several members of the club. Braves reliever A.J. Minter shares what he is working on in order to get his season on track. And Matt Olson reveals why he believes both he and the Braves have yet to truly play their best baseball of the season as well as what it's like to witness Ronald Acuña Jr.'s nightly exploits firsthand. Special guests include Scott Braun, the longtime host at MLB Network, who discusses his new venture - Foul Territory - connecting players past and present with the fans in a new and exciting way. Travis Sawchik of The Score joins the show to discuss the potential connection between baseball new rules and a rise in certain types of pitching injuries. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

After an up and down road trip, the Atlanta Braves embarked on their longest homestand of 2023 with an exciting series win over the Seattle Mariners. Grant McAuley discusses the continued injury challenges for the Atlanta pitching staff, the drawbacks of too many bullpen games, and some internal options that could help ease the burden for the starting rotation. Alex Anthopoulos provides some insight on the challenges of pulling off a trade this time of year. Meanwhile, the Braves continue to get elite production from Ronald Acuña Jr. to lead the way offensively, but several other hitters are trying to get back on track. Hear from Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley on the process he's going through to turn things around at the plate. Also on the show, special guest Michael Clair of MLB.com joins to give us the history of the baseball cap, an inside look at the evolution of the game's headwear. Dayn Perry of CBS Sports stops by to chat about the St. Louis Cardinals and their challenging start to the season. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves find themselves battling injury and inconsistency after a rough stop in Toronto over the weekend and the loss of two pillars of the starting rotation. Grant McAuley sizes up the impact of Max Fried and Kyle Wright's lengthy absence in the Atlanta rotation, what the Braves can do to fill those voids, how some of the key hitters in the starting lineup are trending, and just how difficult the upcoming schedule could be after a hot start to the season. We'll also dive into life with MLB's new rules. How have the Braves adjusted to the pitch clock, pace of play, bigger bases and the differences to the game? Hear from Charlie Morton and Kirby Yates on how Atlanta pitchers are feeling about the changes. Also on the show, special guest Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic joins to discuss MLB's efforts to add the Negro Leagues statistics to the official baseball register. After announcing their intention to do so in 2020, those efforts appear to have reached an impasse. Find out what's next for this important piece of baseball history. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

With another good road trip and a successful weekend series, the Atlanta Braves continued their best start in 25 years this week. Grant McAuley dives into the major stories an headlines for the week that was in Atlanta Braves baseball, including the latest string of injuries and comebacks facing the club, encouraging signs for the Atlanta offense, questions for the starting rotation, a couple of big returns that could bolster the roster in very important ways. We'll also take a drive down memory lane for a baseball card chat. Ryan Fagan of The Sports News joins to discuss an upcoming documentary on renowned artist Dick Perez, the man who created the iconic Diamond King cards for Donruss. Neil Solandz of the Tampa Bay Rays joins the show as well, to give you an inside look on just how this team has taken the baseball world by storm and gotten off to the hottest start in MLB. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves are wrapping up April in first place as they aim to conclude a rainy series against the New York Mets. Grant McAuley discusses the ups and downs from Atlanta's most recent homestand, which included being swept by the Houston Astros and a near-sweep of the Miami Marlins, some key Braves players are making their way back as the club gets healthy, and the suddenly full-strength and impressive work of the starting rotation. Braves broadcaster Brandon Gaudin of Bally Sports joins the show to discuss his first regular season month, the thrill of joining the storied Braves broadcast booth, growing up a Braves fan and much more. And ESPN's Jeff Passan joins Grant McAuley to take a look around the big leagues and size up some of the top stories in April. What's with all the early injuries across MLB? Are the new rules working? Are the Pittsburgh Pirates for real? And just how impressive if Spencer Strider. All of that and more is discussed in the visit with Jeff Passan. Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves got off to their best start in a decade, but ran into trouble against the Houston Astros over the weekend. Grant McAuley recaps another busy week of Braves baseball, as the club got some positive updates on the injury front for some key players, while the rotation has started to take shape with the return of Max Fried and emergence of Bryce Elder. You will also hear from one of Atlanta's pleasant surprises in April as Grant chats with outfielder Sam Hilliard. Meanwhile, the baseball world is watching greatness on display from Shohei Ohtani, but what is his future for 2023 and beyond? Longtime voice of the Angels, Victor Rojas, who hosts the Angels Win podcast joins the show to talk about how the Angels may approach the impending free agency of Ohtani and the future of Mike Trout. The big news story for MLB was of course the announcement the Oakland Athletics may be moving to Las Vegas. Kyle Glaser of Baseball America joins the show to share how this deal got done and what the next steps are for the A's exit strategy. All of that and a look around the big leagues on this edition of From The Diamond. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves continued to win baseball games despite a long list of injured players. Now they could be getting some of those key players back, fueling a fast start with some notable reinforcements. Grant McAuley breaks down the week that was for the red-hot Braves, how they've gotten some big contributions from several places, how the injury of Orlando Arcia provided Vaughn Grissom with an early opportunity, the return of Kyle Wright and Max Fried, and the seemingly eternal debate about Marcell Ozuna's place in the lineup and the Atlanta roster. Could that be reaching a critical mass given his latest struggles? Plus, Eno Sarris of The Athletic joins to break down the strengths of the Braves rotation and Melanie Newman of MASN & MLB Network joins to discuss the AL East battle, baseball's pace of play, and the potential for MLB to expand for the first time in 25 years. All of that and a look around the big leagues on this edition of From The Diamond. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves handled business on the road to start the season, but had a buzzkill series against the San Diego Padres over the weekend. Grant McAuley discusses the mounting injuries for Atlanta, which included three more players landing on the injured list in the past week. While the return of Kyle Wright could be a boost to the pitching staff, Atlanta is hoping to have Max Fried, Raisel Iglesias and Collin McHugh back sooner than later as well. While the lineup is loaded in the top three spots, how will Brian Snitker and the Braves navigate in the near-term without Michael Harris II and Travis d'Arnaud? How long will Atlanta stick with Marcell Ozuna? Can Eddie Rosario bounce back and help solve the left field production issues? Those questions and more are discussed. You'll also hear the inside story of the creation of Atlanta's City Connect uniforms. I caught up with Braves VP and Creative Director Insung Kim to get the scoop on the thought process behind those and the future of Braves uniforms. I also went into my archives to dig up the story of the original Hank Aaron throwback uniforms, which debuted in 1972. All of that and a look around the big leagues on this edition of From The Diamond. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves opened the 2023 season with a series win, but lost Max Fried to a hamstring injury. How will the rotation adjust to life without their ace for at least a couple of weeks? Grant McAuley discusses the major stories for the Braves after their series victory in Washington. This is includes the Fried injury, some big moments for the offense, the major league debut of Jared Shuster, and why roster depth could be the key to the season for Atlanta. You'll also hear from several members of Atlanta's Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers club. Grant caught up with Vaughn Grissom, Braden Shewmake and Ian Anderson, a trio with different stories but each man very much hoping to get the call to big leagues and contribute in 2023. All of that and a look around the big leagues on this edition of From The Diamond. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

Opening Day is nearly upon us and the Atlanta Braves will be in search of their sixth consecutive National League East crown. They'll have some serious competition in 2023, however. Grant McAuley sizes up a series of major roster decisions Atlanta is making in advance of the regular season and we conclude of NL East preview series with the two biggest Braves rivals. John Kincade of 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia joins to discuss the Phillies. Jack Oliver of Jomboy Media and Shea Station provides a look at the New York Mets. Both teams spent a lot of money in the winter to unseat Atlanta on their way to even bigger things, but which club will be left standing after 162? All of that and a look around the big leagues on this edition of From The Diamond. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.