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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 a

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 s

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

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

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 offe

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

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

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

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

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

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 ris

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 t

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, sharin

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

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

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

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 ove

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