The Atlanta Braves took a significant step toward turning their season around by sweeping the New York Mets only to stumble in a series loss to the Miami Marlins over the weekend and receive crushing injury news on ace Chris Sale. With another showdown with the Mets beginning Monday and a series with the Philadelphia Phillies to follow, can the Braves rise to the occasion? Grant McAuley discusses the week that was and the pivotal week ahead, Sale’s injury prognosis, and where the rotation goes f...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 34 min
While the Atlanta Braves have won back-to-back series, the stretch of baseball to close the month of June could go a long way toward telling the tale of their season. Grant McAuley discusses the recent happenings for the Braves, who finally snapped a streak of six consecutive series losses but now face their biggest challenge -- seven games with the first-place New York Mets in a string of 13 straight games against the NL East. Buried in the division race by 13 games and lagging behind in the Wi...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 19 min
The Atlanta Braves' challenging season took another turn for the worst as their offense continues to struggle to find consistency and the one-run losses are piling up at an alarming pace. Grant McAuley discusses a strange and unfortunate week for the Braves that saw them suffer one of their worst losses in franchise history amidst a string of close games that aren't going their way. We'll cover an unexpected coaching change as former manager Fredi Gonzalez takes over as third base coach, a bitte...
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 27 min
After showing signs of life when the month began, the Atlanta Braves hit the skids and dropped in the standings as the month of May came to a close. Even with superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. and ace righty Spencer Strider back, the club has been unable to maintain its momentum and is once again scratching and clawing for wins after dropping back below .500. Grant McAuley discusses the week that was for the Braves, the struggles of the offense both individually and collectively, the overall quality of...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 24 min
With Ronald Acuña Jr. back in action, the Atlanta Braves are hoping they are primed to finally take off in 2025. Grant McAuley discusses a busy yet disappointing week for the club, which despite getting both Acuña and Spencer Strider back, was handed back-to-back series losses by the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres. We'll dive into the trends and stories behind the performance of the team and what areas need to improve to help Atlanta regain momentum. Special guest Brandon Gaudin of Fa...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 28 min
As they continue to win series, the Atlanta Braves are building some steady momentum as they prepare to welcome back a pair of star players very soon. Grant McAuley discusses the recent goings on for the Braves, the sustained winning, the key performers, and the impending returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., both of whom could make a profound impact on the club's trajectory the rest of the way. Meanwhile, the baseball world was surprised by the long-debated reinstatement of all-time ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 26 min
A disappointing weekend for the Atlanta Braves saw their quest to reach .500 denied yet again. That mirrors the club's struggle to find consistency at the plate and rise in the standings. Grant McAuley discusses the week that was for the Atlanta Braves, who are getting the pitching and defense they need but still searching for runs on an almost daily basis. A deep dive on the lineup yields some disappointing numbers. Can the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. be the catalyst for a collective turnaround?...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 27 min
With three consecutive series wins. the Atlanta Braves are finally starting to put some things together after a slow start to the 2025 season. Grant McAuley covers the week that was for the Braves, the offensive surge that is powering a strong run for the club., some key contributors to that effort -- including at least one surprising name, and some encouraging statistical trends that indicate the club could be breaking out of the early doldrums. Hear from Braves ace Spencer Strider, who returne...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 21 min
The Atlanta Braves suffered through a disappointing road trip only to return to Truist Park and complete a sweep of the Minnesota Twins over the weekend. Is that enough to swing the momentum after a slow start to the season? Grant McAuley recaps the week that was for the Braves, an eventful week that included the return of Spencer Strider, some long-awaited good swings from a number of Atlanta sluggers, the arrival of Alex Verdugo and some less-than-stellar baserunning that set off a firestorm o...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 27 min
The Atlanta Braves won some games and showed some signs of life this week, but their collective woes at the plate remain a stumbling block in the early going. Grant McAuley breaks down an eventful week for the Braves that was filled with both highs and lows. Some dramatic comeback wins and a series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies provided a glimmer of hope, but the Braves remain one of the lowest scoring teams in baseball. There were some other indicators that could bode well for a few ke...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 24 min
It was another week of struggles for the Atlanta Braves, who came home from a seven-game road trip with no wins to show for it and are still searching for answers at the plate. Grant McAuley delves into the reasons for the struggles, which are many, as well some big losses beyond the box score for the Braves. Left fielder Jurickson Profar was slapped with an 80-game PED suspension while Reynaldo Lopez may be lost for the season due to a shoulder injury. Scott Coleman, host of Hammer Territory, j...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 24 min
The 2025 season is off and running, but the Atlanta Braves stumbled in their opening series against the San Diego Padres, thanks in large part to lackluster offense. Grant McAuley discusses the frustrating early returns for the Braves, the eerily familiar feeling for the offense with runners on base, some bullpen growing pains, the potential impact of some minor league signings that could help out there, and the eventual return of star players Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider. Braves broadca...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 24 min
The Atlanta Braves are closing in on Opening Day 2025 seeking to reclaim their crown in the National League East and find October success. With an offense that could be one of the best in baseball, can the pitching staff provide an encore for its incredible 2024 campaign? Grant McAuley sizes up Atlanta pitching staff and shares some exclusive interviews from Braves Spring Training in North Port, Fla. You'll hear chats with Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos and right-hander Grant Holmes as well some ins...
Mar 23, 2025•42 min
The Atlanta Braves are looking to accomplish big things in 2025. To do so, they are hoping to have health on their side and some key players back in the saddle this season. Grant McAuley takes a look at the Atlanta offense and shares some exclusive interviews from Braves Spring Training in North Port, Fla. You'll hear from All-Star third baseman Austin Riley, manager Brian Snitker, and top catching prospect Drake Baldwin in the first of two Spring Training Specials to preview the 2025 season. Fr...
Mar 16, 2025•40 min
With the Winter Meetings now in the rearview mirror, the Atlanta Braves still have significant work to do in order to shape their roster for the upcoming season. Grant McAuley returns from Dallas to share some insight and converation at MLB's annual summit. You'll hear from Braves manager Brian Snitker on his outlook for the club thus far this winter and anticipating the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider. Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to unpack A...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min
It was a year like no other for the Atlanta Braves, a year filled with challenges and obstacles that ultimately led them back to October, only to fall short of their postseason goals. Grant McAuley recaps the 2024 season for the Braves, from the injuries and setbacks the team faced, to the surprising performances and players who helped the club fight its way through and get a chance to have a taste of the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year. You'll hear from Atlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos and m...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Locked in a four-way battle for one of three Wild Card spots, the Atlanta Braves have just a week remaining to punch their ticket to the postseason. Grant McAuley takes you through the week that was for the Braves, one that included the maddeningly inconsistent offense and some missed opportunities to beat lesser teams that could loom large this time of year. With several big bats finally getting hot, can Atlanta get on track in the final few series of the regular season and find its way into Oc...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 25 min
The Atlanta Braves come down the stretch in a four-way battle for one of three Wild Card spots in the National League. Can they find the offense to back up the stellar pitching and secure their place in the postseason? Grant McAuley discusses the latest goings on for the Braves, which includes their path to the playoffs. With the New York Mets, San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks all battling it out and with head-to-head meetings still to come, this four-team race could come down to the fi...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 23 min
After dropping a series in frustrating fashion to first place Philadelphia, the Atlanta Braves must regroup over the final month to secure a spot in the postseason. Grant McAuley discussed the series against the Phillies, waning division title hope, the wild card picture, some offensive trends for several key players that are encouraging for some and require improvement for others. We'll also turn our attention to the Wild Card race, which has five viable contender for three spot, with Atlanta r...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 25 min
The Atlanta Braves finished off a winning homestand but now face another big challenge as they hit the road against two more teams with their focus set on October. Grant McAuley recaps an eventful week for the Braves, who lost All-Star third baseman Austin Riley to a fractured right hand, the latest in a string of injuries to key players this season. Riley and manager Brian Snitker discussed this latest setback this week. Will the acquisition of Gio Urshela be enough to hold down the hot corner?...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 24 min
The Atlanta Braves were able to bring home a winning record on their 10-game road trip, but were hit with a barrage of injuries in the process. Grant McAuley discusses how the latest injury issues could affect Atlanta's stretch drive, with none bigger than the uncertainty surrounding third baseman Austin Riley. He was hit by a pitch on the right hand and is set to undergo further testing as the club returns home. Between that, Jorge Soler's hamstring issue, and potential season-ending surgery fo...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 23 min
With one of the worst weeks in recent memory behind them, the Atlanta Braves are hoping to find their footing in the Wild Card race as they finish up a 10-game road trip. Grant McAuley discussed the letdown in Colorado following a stunning defeat at the hands of the lowly Rockies which cost Atlanta a series win on Sunday. We'll break down the pitching issues that have compounded for the Braves at a critical time on their schedule, what they can do to fix it, and discuss whether or not the offens...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min
The Atlanta Braves and the rest of MLB have done all the wheeling and dealing they could and now prepare for the final two months of the season on the road to October. Grant McAuley recaps the week that was for the Braves, which included some encouraging signs and a more of the same in some cases. The return of Max Fried was overshadowed by a series loss to the retooling Miami Marlins over the weekend, but the first place Philadelphia Phillies have been encountering some trouble over the past fe...
Aug 05, 2024•49 min
As the MLB Trade Deadline approaches, the Atlanta Braves remain in contention for a playoff spot, but the injuries just keep piling up. Grant McAuley discusses an eventful weekend for the Braves, who rallied to split a four-game series against the New York Mets after dropping the first two games. While the offense was showing some encouraging signs in those wins and rookie Spencer Schwellenbach shined in Game 3, it was an injury to All-Star Reynaldo Lopez that took the shine off a victory in the...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 24 min
The Atlanta Braves were dealt two more major injury blows as ace lefty Max Fried and starting second baseman Ozzie Albies suffered injuries as the second half opened this weekend. Grant McAuley discusses the latest on the forearm issue that landed Fried on the IL, an ailment that first cropped up as he prepared to pitch in the All-Star Game. With that news fresh on their minds, the Braves lost Albies to a fractured left wrist. That injury is expected to sideline him for approximately two months....
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 28 min
The first half of the 2024 MLB season has officially come and gone and the Atlanta Braves still believe their best baseball is yet to come. As the club cruised into the All-Star break after a series win in San Diego, Grant McAuley sizes up the week that was, the first half of the season, and what's ahead for the Braves. Hoping to get their offense going for good to power a second-half surge, Atlanta will definitely have some decisions to make on the trade front. Special guest Scott Braun of Foul...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 35 min
The Atlanta Braves took a series a series from the first place Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend and look to carry that momentum out on the road for a seven-game trip this week. Grant McAuley recaps an important weekend for the Braves and delves into some of the most important storylines for the club. That includes some promising signs from the top of the lineup and the continuing struggles lower in the order, the strength of Atlanta's pitching staff, and some All-Star honors for a trio of ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 30 min
With the All-Star break fast approaching, the Atlanta Braves are in the midst an important home stand that will include a showdown with the first place Philadelphia Phillies. Grant McAuley delves into the recent news and trends for the club, which includes a few more questions than answers about the lineup. While Jarred Kelenic and Austin Riley have been among the bright spots, Adam Duvall and Orlando Arcia are fighting extended slumps. How might that impact Alex Anthopoulos' shopping list for t...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 24 min
The Atlanta Braves are showing signs of breaking out at the plate after a long and frustrating road. Are they heating up in time to impact the National League East race? Grant McAuley dives into the week that was for the Braves, including the hot hitting of new leadoff man Jarred Kelenic. Is he finally breaking through at the plate as a big leaguer? Can Austin Riley and others keep up their recent trends and get the Atlanta lineup where it needs to be going forward? On the mound, rookie Spencer ...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 27 min
The Atlanta Braves broke out in a big way at the plate over the weekend, slugging nine home runs and piling up 22 run in a series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. But is that proof this group is finally getting back to normal as they once knew it? Grant McAuley discussed a big weekend for the Atlanta lineup and some welcome signs at the plate from several sluggers, including Austin Riley. Though the bats did some serious work, another injury is threatening to destabilize the top of the order. Ce...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 26 min
