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Grant McAuley 262 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

Grant McAuley hosts "From The Diamond," a weekly podcast covering baseball topics. The show is available on various podcast platforms and listeners can visit FromTheDiamond.com for more content.

Episodes

Trying To Make Sense of the Atlanta Braves' No Good, Very Bad June Jun 29, 2026 01:07:05 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 li
Atlanta Braves Stop Recent Slide By Taking Series from Brewers Jun 22, 2026 01:19:51 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 rota
Atlanta Braves lose Ronald Acuña, Spencer Strider During Rough Rough Trip Jun 15, 2026 00:47:58 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 o
Atlanta Braves Remain Red Hot And a Visit with David Justice Jun 8, 2026 01:18:50 The Atlanta Braves closed out an impressive homestand with a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, improving their MLB-best record to 45-21. Grant McAuley catches you up on all the biggest stories for Atlanta, including one of the biggest strengths of the team this season -- their much-improved bench. The group of Mauricio Dubón, Jorge Mateo and Dominic Smith have led a group of reserves th
Ronald Acuña Jr. Finally Heating Up As Atlanta Braves Continue To Roll Jun 1, 2026 01:11:25 With the Atlanta Braves already off to one of their hottest starts in franchise history, former MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. provided even more reason for optimism with a torrid road trip as Atlanta took series in both Boston and Cincinnati to become the first team to 40 wins this season. Grant McAuley breaks down the resurgence of Acuña, which felt like a matter of time after a sluggish start, and the o
With A Third Of the Season Down, The Atlanta Braves Own The Best Record In MLB May 25, 2026 01:22:59 The Atlanta Braves reached the Memorial Day checkpoint with the best record in Major League Baseball, combining one of the best offenses in the game with one of the best pitching staffs around. Grant McAuley will size up the key trends and contributors to Atlanta's incredible start over the first third of the season and discuss some of the injury news that may shape the months ahead. You'll also
Atlanta Braves Offensive Improvement Is Powering Their 2026 Turnaround May 18, 2026 01:07:24 The Atlanta Braves continue to reign as MLB's best team to open the 2026 season. While they've had to navigate pitching injuries, the club's offensive turnaround is the driving force behind their early season success. Grant McAuley visits with some of the Braves to size up the work of hitting coach Tim Hyers and his staff which has been instrumental in the club's improvement. You'll hear from Mic
Rembering Bobby Cox as Atlanta Braves Keep Winning Ways Going May 11, 2026 01:17:40 The Atlanta Braves organization mourns the loss of another franchise icon as legendary manager Bobby Cox passed away just three days after longtime owner Ted Turner. Grant McAuley will reflect on the life and legacy of Bobby Cox, sharing interviews and reactions from some of the men who knew him best. While the team was dealing with that tragic news, it did not stop them from closing out a nine-g
The Atlanta Braves Keep On Rolling And a Hall of Fame Conversation with Andruw Jones Apr 27, 2026 01:29:32 The Atlanta Braves own baseball's best record as the month of April comes to a close, but how exactly have they reversed their fortunes after the disappointment of last season? Grant McAuley delves into the positive trends and top performers who are powering Atlanta's hot start to the season. Plus, hear from Matt Olson, Austin Riley and Dylan Lee as they honor longtime manager Brian Snitker, who
Atlanta Braves Suddenly One of Baseball's Best Teams Again Apr 20, 2026 01:11:41 With a combination of pitching prowess and runs aplenty, the Atlanta Braves blitzed their way through the first three weeks of the 2026 season and find themselves with one of the best records in baseball. Grant McAuley breaks down some of the big trends, contributors and storylines as the Braves continue to stack series wins to open the season and the rest of the NL East flounders. You'll hear fr
Behind The Seams Of Atlanta Braves' New City Connect Uniforms Apr 12, 2026 01:22:34 The Atlanta Braves debuted the newest version of their City Connect uniforms as they opened a six-game homestand, looking to build on their strong start to the 2026 season. Grant McAuley discusses the week that was in Atlanta Braves baseball, including the fisticuffs against the Los Angeles Angels, Reynaldo Lopez's suspension, Spencer Strider's recovery, and the club's pitching plans in order to
Strong Pitching Propels Atlanta Braves To Fast Start Apr 6, 2026 01:10:38 The Atlanta Braves are off to a good start in 2026 and the source of their success is the one area that provided the most concern last season. The pitching staff has performed in the early going, propelling Atlanta into first place through three series. Grant McAuley sizes up the numbers and the reasons for the Braves' pitching prowess. While it may be somewhat unexpected, might it be sustainable

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