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 ...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 26 min
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...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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'l...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 agai...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 21 min
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...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 30 min
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 Atlan...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min
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...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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, J...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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 th...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 24 min
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 o...
Mar 15, 2024•43 min
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 an...
Mar 09, 2024•40 min
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 expec...
Mar 02, 2024•42 min
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, n...
Feb 25, 2024•43 min
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 h...
Dec 31, 2023•2 hr 17 min
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 ove...
Dec 19, 2023•30 min
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 ...
Dec 16, 2023•42 min
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 ...
Dec 07, 2023•52 min
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,...
Nov 28, 2023•45 min
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 Anthopoulo...
Nov 08, 2023•45 min
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-...
Oct 17, 2023•57 min
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. ...
Oct 07, 2023•47 min
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 pr...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 27 min
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 w...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 21 min
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 th...
Sep 17, 2023•58 min
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 broadcas...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 30 min
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 h...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min
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...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min
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...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 16 min
