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...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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 a...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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 t...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 32 min
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 ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min
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...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min
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 d...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 28 min
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 Brave...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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 Mi...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 25 min
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 ...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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 b...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 25 min
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 wi...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min
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 t...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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 ba...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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 Ma...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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 ...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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 member...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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 provid...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min
With Spring Training winding down, the Atlanta Braves have a couple of interesting positional battles yet to be decided. Who will win the final spot in the rotation? Where will they turn at shortstop? Grant McAuley discusses those big Braves topics as well taking a look at a positive update for Michael Soroka, the season outlook for Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. There are World Baseball Classic stories to discuss, MLB rules that will be getting reinforced - yes, that's the phrase - and much...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 23 min
With Opening Day just a couple of weeks away, the Atlanta Braves continue preparations for the 2023 season. Grant McAuley continues to preview the roster and the big decisions for Atlanta by month's end. On this edition of the show, the roster preview features a look at Austin Riley and Matt Olson as well as an update on Kyle Wright's status for the start of the season. Meanwhile, the World Baseball Classic is in full swing. Shawn Spradling joins the show to discuss what makes this the biggest W...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min
With Spring Training in full swing, Grant McAuley is back this week to focus on some of the key areas for the Atlanta Braves Grant McAuley breaks down the big stories from Braves Spring Training, including Atlanta's first run in with the new MLB pitch clock rules, a play that ended their first game of the spring. Hear from Max Fried and Kyle Wright as they prepare for another big season as well as catchers Travis d'Arnaud and Sean Murphy as they get set for 2023. Carlos Collazo of Baseball Ameri...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 27 min
The Atlanta Braves got the Grapefruit League season started in memorable and bizarre fashion over the weekend. Grant McAuley breaks down the big stories from Braves Spring Training, including Atlanta's first run in with the new MLB pitch clock rules, a play that ended their first game of the spring. Hear from Mike Soroka and Ian Anderson as they compete for the fifth starter's spot as well as Brian Snitker, A.J. Minter and Matt Olson from Braves camp. Nick Green of Bally Sports South joins to di...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min
The Atlanta Braves are hard at work down in sunny Florida as Spring Training is officially off and running. Grant McAuley continues the Braves Player Preview Series with a look at two of the most dynamic players member of the club and in the entire National League when they're playing up to expectations. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies enter a new season looking to put injuries completely behind them. Will Acuña reestablish himself as an MVP candidate? Can Albies bounce back after what became ...
Feb 16, 2023•18 min
The Atlanta Braves report to Spring Training on February 15, and begin preparations for another NL East title defense. Grant McAuley continues the Braves Player Preview Series by taking a look at the catching duo of Travis d'Arnaud and newcomer Sean Murphy. With two capable backstops, Atlanta figures to get the kind of production it enjoyed from the position in 2022. We'll take a look back at each man's 2022 season and check out the projections for 2023. You'll also hear from both d'Arnaud and M...
Feb 10, 2023•25 min
The Atlanta Braves report to spring training in less than two weeks, marking the start of their drive toward October baseball. Grant McAuley gets the Braves Player Preview Series started with a pair of slugging infielders, Matt Olson and Austin Riley. Those two combined for 72 home runs in 2022 as the Braves won the NL East for the fifth straight season. What will 2023 have in store for each? What do they think of the current club, the departure of Dansby Swanson, banning the shift, the big move...
Feb 06, 2023•22 min
The Atlanta Braves held their first Fan Fest in three years and the event did not disappoint. Members of the 2023 Braves were excited to talk about the upcoming season with Spring Training approaching. Grant McAuley and Cory McCartney discuss their takeaways from Fan Fest after visiting with nearly a dozen members of the club. You'll also hear Grant McAuley's interview with infield instructor extraordinaire Ron Washington and Atlanta's shortstop to-be Vaughn Grissom. Despite falling short, sever...
Jan 28, 2023•50 min
Spring Training grows closer, but the Braves still have a handful of questions to answer before Opening Day. Grant McAuley and Cory McCartney discuss the left field and shortstop battles, the effect of Adam Duvall's departure, where they'll look for more production in left and DH, and what those needs could mean for shortstop hopeful Vaughn Grissom. Where does he factor into all of this? It was also a big week on the international front as the Braves signed a new crop of prospects. Garrett Spain...
Jan 20, 2023•58 min
With the departure of Luke Jackson, the Atlanta Braves bid farewell to another member of their vaunted "Night Shift" bullpen of 2021. Grant McAuley and Cory McCartney react to Jackson's deal with the San Francisco Giants and reflect on his time and contributions to the Night Shift and the World Series championship. They also discuss what, if anything, is going on at shortstop for the Brave as Spring Training approaches, compare and contract Austin Riley and Rafael Devers' big money deals, and ho...
Jan 12, 2023•40 min
