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Trade Deadline Edition: Atlanta Braves Come Up Short In Pursuit of Top Starters Aug 04, 2026

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The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Atlanta Braves were unable to add any significant pieces to their starting rotation. While the club was able to add some useful pieces and may get reinforcements in the form of some injury returns, the deadline represents a mixed bag at best. Grant McAuley discusses the Braves ongoing need to reinforce the starting rotation with an eye toward adding a top starter who make an impact in October. Atlanta President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos discusses the deadline, not landing a long-pursued top starter and how the team views its roster on the other side of the last significant opportunity to bring in help for the stretch drive. Catch From The Diamond on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit www.FromTheDiamond.com.

Atlanta Braves Approach The Trade Deadline With Definite Pitching Needs Aug 03, 2026

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The Trade Deadline approaches and the Atlanta Braves have several needs to fill before Monday's cutoff. Can Alex Anthopoulos find the pieces the roster needs to complete a championship contender? Grant McAuley delves into the trade deadline rumors in the wake of the Detroit Tigers dealing ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With many more starters on the block, it leaves the Braves and other contenders with considerable options to weigh. These deals would also come at a good time for Atlanta, which has been playing a much better brand of baseball since the All-Star break and extended its lead in the NL East to 8 games. Also on deck for this episode: Ronald Acuña Jr.'s impact, the one-run victories, the stress on the bullpen, an injury to Reynaldo Lopez, an update on Spencer Schwellenbach, and the Braves roster crunch with Ha-Seong Kim back and Sean Murphy closing in on a return as Lane Thomas arrives in a trade with Kansas City. You'll also hear from Braves legend John Smoltz, who relives the trade that brought him to Atlanta 39 years ago this month. Catch From The Diamond on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit www.FromTheDiamond.com.

Andruw Jones Immortalized In Cooperstown as Atlanta Braves Stay Hot In Second Half Jul 27, 2026

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The Atlanta Braves won their third straight series to start the second half, strengthening their hold on first place in the National League East as a result. Grant McAuley dives into the nail-biting fashion with which Atlanta has been winning, dissects some of the pitching issues that may be solved at the trade deadline and discusses the potential impact and lineup implication of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return on Monday against the New York Mets. Andruw Jones was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown, adding to an incredible group of Braves greats from the 90s now enshrined. You'll hear from Andruw Jones, who reflects on his career, defensive exploits and the road to Cooperstown in an exclusive conversation. With the Trade Deadline looming on August 3, Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic joins to size up the market and share some insight on how general managers come together for the three-team trade. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Atlanta Braves Start Second Half Off Right, Are Reinforcements Inbound? Jul 20, 2026

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The Atlanta Braves opened the second half with a great offensive showing and a series win over the Texas Rangers, but with 17 games in 17 days leading up to the Trade Deadline, can the club keep that momentum going? Grant McAuley delves into where Atlanta stands offensively and on the mound, where injuries and inconsistency in the rotation contributed to the club's June swoon. Can the lineup do enough to cover up some of those struggles? Is Austin Riley finally emerging from his season-long slumber at the plate? Is Ronald Acuña Jr. ready to help carry that offense? Can some injured players help out? Can the bullpen withstand the heavy workload before help arrives? What kind of help can Alex Anthopoulos acquire? All those questions and more will be discussed on this edition of the show. We'll also discuss the Braves' 2026 draft class and the strategy that helped the club land several first round talents. Gaurav Vedak of Battery Power joins the show to discuss that. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Trying To Make Sense of the Atlanta Braves' No Good, Very Bad June Jun 29, 2026

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The Atlanta Braves have been in a tailspin that began three weeks ago and shows no signs of stopping after a disastrous road trip out west. Grant McAuley breaks down the unfortunate and frustrating trends behind Atlanta's struggles, which extend from on the mound to at the plate and have been made worse by injuries to key players. Can the Braves stop their slide with a patchwork rotation and a lineup that is navigating its biggest slump of the season? Will the trade deadline be too late to address some areas of need? Can some of the key players on the club turn the corner and help the team get back on track? On a brighter note, we'll take a trip down on the farm to hear from one of the most exciting prospects in baseball -- Rome Emperors outfielder Eric Hartman. The 20-year-old rising star sat down with Grant to talk about his breakout season on this edition of the show. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Atlanta Braves Stop Recent Slide By Taking Series from Brewers Jun 22, 2026

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The Atlanta Braves scored a pair of dramatic victories to take a series from the Milwaukee Brewers and put an end to their three-series losing streak. Grant McAuley breaks down a challenging stretch for the Braves. You'll hear from Manager Walt Weiss as well as Mauricio Dubón and starter Martin Perez, two key contributors to the series victory over the Brewers. He'll also discuss the Atlanta rotation plans for the foreseeable future, the playing time at shortstop and how the Braves will navigate their latest rash of injuries. Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to discuss some of the major storylines, including the injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. as well as what the Braves may do at the trade deadline, which is still some 6 weeks away. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Atlanta Braves lose Ronald Acuña, Spencer Strider During Rough Rough Trip Jun 15, 2026

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The Atlanta Braves dropped a pair of series and lost a pair of start players to the injured list during what stands as their roughest week of the 2026 season to date. Grant McAuley discusses the injuries suffered by Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider as well as the impending return of catcher Drake Baldwin. Stephen Tolbert of Hammer Territory joins the show to talk all things Braves, the rise of Michael Harris, injury woes, pitching needs and the unusually challenging season for Ha-Seong Kim. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Atlanta Braves Remain Red Hot And a Visit with David Justice Jun 08, 2026

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The Atlanta Braves closed out an impressive homestand with a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, improving their MLB-best record to 45-21. Grant McAuley catches you up on all the biggest stories for Atlanta, including one of the biggest strengths of the team this season -- their much-improved bench. The group of Mauricio Dubón, Jorge Mateo and Dominic Smith have led a group of reserves that has allowed manager Walt Weiss to have considerable options in the lineup and the late innings. You'll hear from Smith, who changed the Braves' plans for the designated hitter spot by becoming one of the most productive bats on the team. Special guest David Justice shares his stories and memories from the 1995 World Series, his game-winning home run, the 1990s Braves' rise to perennial contender, and what it meant to play for Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox. It's a collection of stories you don't want to miss. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

Ronald Acuña Jr. Finally Heating Up As Atlanta Braves Continue To Roll Jun 01, 2026

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With the Atlanta Braves already off to one of their hottest starts in franchise history, former MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. provided even more reason for optimism with a torrid road trip as Atlanta took series in both Boston and Cincinnati to become the first team to 40 wins this season. Grant McAuley breaks down the resurgence of Acuña, which felt like a matter of time after a sluggish start, and the other key factors for the Braves offensive exploits. Is center fielder Michael Harris II finally ascending to the next level? When will Austin Riley be back to his regularly scheduled mashing? Can Jorge Mateo help solve the shortstop need while Ha-Seong Kim gets up to speed? And has Dylan Lee gone from one of the most unheralded relievers to one of the best in the game? All of that plus a visit with Scott Coleman of Hammer Territory to discuss Acuña's hot hitting, the Braves offensive turnaround, the value versatility is having on the Atlanta roster, how the pitching staff could get even better as it gets healthier and more. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

With A Third Of the Season Down, The Atlanta Braves Own The Best Record In MLB May 25, 2026

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The Atlanta Braves reached the Memorial Day checkpoint with the best record in Major League Baseball, combining one of the best offenses in the game with one of the best pitching staffs around. Grant McAuley will size up the key trends and contributors to Atlanta's incredible start over the first third of the season and discuss some of the injury news that may shape the months ahead. You'll also hear from Walt Weiss as he discusses various big stories from the week that was, including the differences he sees year-over-year and the loss of Drake Baldwin to the injured list with an oblique strain. Mauricio Dubon has been one of the big reasons for the Braves' success thus far. Grant caught up with the super-utility man to discuss his unique versatility and how he's fitting into his new team. Meanwhile, we go down on the farm to discuss some of Atlanta's most exciting young players, headlined by breakout performances from Tate Southisene and Eric Hartman. Gaurav Vedak of Battery Power joins the show to talk some Braves prospects. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.

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