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Yet another chapter in the rivalry between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will be written in the Wild Card round as the postseason begins at Truist Park on Tuesday. Grant McAuley previews the series with special insights from Chris Sale, Matt Olson, Walt Weiss, Bryce Elder and an interview with one of the newest Braves, speedster DaShawn Keirsey Jr. Catch From the Diamond throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves completed the first steps of their mission with a weekend of sweep of the Houston Astros, securing their spot in the postseason and clinching the NL East title. Grant McAuley reflects on an eventful weekend and the people and moments that made a return to power in the division possible. The Braves take a moment to celebrate as they begin preparations for playoff baseball ahead. Catch From the Diamond throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

The latest weekend showdown for the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies got started in epic fashion on Friday night, with an 11-inning classic won by some of the unlikeliest of heroes. Grant McAuley breaks down Atlanta incredible victory and its impact on the NL East race, as well as the many key plays and players who made it happen. We'll also do a deep dive on the early-count aggressiveness of the Braves offense and what adjustments they can make to get more out of each at-bat, the potential season-ending injuries for Bryce Elder and Lane Thomas, the comebacks of Robert Suarez, Ray Kerr and Joe Jimenez and much more. Brandon Gaudin, the voice of Braves Vision joins the show to size up the recent trends for the club and what he hopes to see over the final stretch drive. You'll also hear from Ray Kerr on his 2-year odyssey to return to the majors, Drake Baldwin on the Braves hitting approach, and Walt Weiss on a litany of topics. Catch From the Diamond throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves needed some clutch hits in order to claim some important wins against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ronald Acuña Jr. was among those who came through on Sunday as Atlanta dealt its division rival a serious blow to its hopes of gaining ground in this four-game series. Grant McAuley recaps a big weekend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Braves grabbed two wins in three days and put themselves in better position to lock up the NL East. Acuña's sudden resurgence is one of the keys to sustained success down the stretch, but will the rest of the lineup join him on the face of the sun? Can Atlanta's offense remain aggressive at all times, or is a more patient approach what's needed? What will the Braves do with an overflowing starting rotation? Just how good is Chris Sale? All of those questions and more will be answered. Plus, Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves joins the show to help break down the Braves and Phillies battle for the East. And you'll hear from Mark Wohlers and Marquis Grissom, who'll share their memories of the 1995 World Series. Catch From the Diamond on Sundays throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves found their mojo again to close out the month of August, playing some of their best baseball of the season at a critical time on the schedule. Grant McAuley discusses the recent winning streak which included a rare three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a follow-up sweep of the Colorado Rockies. What did these games show us about the Braves? Given the close and competitive matchups, will Atlanta be better equipped for the battles ahead? Is the Braves starting staff as good as any in baseball? The numbers are starting to say they might be. Did Chris Sale drink from a fountain of youth? His most recent start indicates he may have. You'll also hear conversations Bryce Elder and Brewer Hicklen as well as with and Braves pitching Jerremy Hefner, who discusses the preparation of the entire staff as well as the successes of Sale, adjustments for Bryce Elder and the emergence of Didier Fuentes. Catch From the Diamond on Sundays throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves are feeling the effects of an offensive downturn which is putting their hold on first place in the National League East in serious jeopardy with the Philadelphia Phillies surging. Grant McAuley discusses some of the troubling trends and the struggling players who could help the Atlanta lineup turn things around, none bigger than Ronald Acuña Jr. and Drake Baldwin. While the bats are in need of a jumpstart, the Braves pitching staff has been putting in work. Led by Chris Sale, the rotation is delivering, but the team hasn't been able to take full advantage. Plus, you'll hear from two more members of the 1991 Worst-To-First Braves team. Veteran first baseman Sid Bream helped changed the culture of the franchise by bringing leadership to a young team while Steve Avery made himself a part of postseason lore with his mastery in the NLCS. Catch From the Diamond on Sundays throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves embark on the stretch drive with their sights set on the National League East title and a first round postseason bye. Their next 38 games will help the playoff picture come into focus and include key series against the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers in the near future. Grant McAuley discusses the latest on the Atlanta Braves, including Matt Olson MVP-level season, some pitching injury updates that could shape the staff with October ahead, solving the revolving door at shortstop and left field, and the hunt for baseball's best record. Plus, you'll hear from two members of the 1991 Worst-To-First Braves team that lit the fuse for the franchise's incredible turnaround. Reliever Marvin Freeman shares what it was like to be part of that team while pitching coach Leo Mazzone shares what it took to put the pieces of the pitching staff in place for that amazing season. Catch From the Diamond on Sundays throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves have finally started putting all the pieces together in a winning formula. Their strong play to start the second half has helped the club regain a commanding lead in the National League East standings and the second-best record in the National League. Grant McAuley discusses the blend of slugging and pitching that is leading to the Braves' recent run of success. After a disappointing trade deadline did not land a top of the rotation starter, the Atlanta rotation simply went out and recorded its best week of the season. Can this group continue to be productive? You'll hear from Braves manager Walt Weiss, who answered several pitching questions, updated the health of Robert Suarez, and sang the praise of Didier Fuentes. Brad Rowland of Hammer Territory joins the show to recap the trade deadline and go in-depth on the state of the Atlanta rotation, as well as the potential impact of AJ Smith-Shawver and Spencer Schwellenbach at some point. Plus, special guest Dale Murphy tells the story of his trade to the Philadelphia Phillies, which happened 36 years ago this week. Catch From the Diamond on Sundays throughout baseball season on Sports Radio 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit FromTheDiamond.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.