Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike come back with more Braves talk and focus on the fact they struggle to score runs, having been shut out in three of their last games. As they discuss they share thoughts on why they believe the analytics part of baseball is causing "too much thinking" by players therefore leading to their struggles as in the case with the Braves.

Carl and Mike open up with thoughts on the Braves' loss to the Angels on Tuesday and react to comments by Brian Snitker in which Mike believes the team is done in regards to them being able to reach the playoffs this season. As they discuss they react to  comments by Brian Snitker in which he believes the team is overanalyzing the mental side of things and both Carl and Mike agree with Snitker in that the Braves are lacking confidence and feel at the plate.:20 – Carl a

The full show of "Dukes and Bell" from 7-1-25.

In the opening hour of "Dukes and Bell", its all about the Hawks! The Atlanta Hawks continue to make moves by adding Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard and the guys love the "all-in" approach front this new front office. They also discuss the Dolphins trading for Darren Waller and what it means for the Falcons' hopes of trading Kyle Pitts.

In the second hour of "Dukes and Bell", the guys take a break from talking Hawks to discuss the latest trades and news in the NFL. Then, they are joined by Brian Oliver, Audacy NBA Insider, to jump back into the Hawks discussion. Da-Da Lewis closes the hour talking Bobby Bonilla Day in "Yeah Man, No Man".

In the third hour of "Dukes and Bell", we finally have a chance to go over some of the other big moves from yesterday in the NBA and the NFL. Then, we get into the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Brent Key with Seth Emerson of the Athletic. Mike Bell closes the hour scolding Dylan Mathews for not "being a man" in "Guy Talk".

In the closing hour of "Dukes and Bell", we discuss the biggest question marks surrounding the Falcons before being joined by Grant McAuley to talk about the Braves who have not been able to outrun their 0-7 start to the season. We end the show, as always, with "Clear Your Throat"!

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Braves and how they are now dealing with the fact Chris Sale is being placed on the 60-day IL and why his injury further proves the Braves should have spent big money on good pitchers you have to have.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview tonight's matchup with the Angels and how important the series is for the Braves.

Carl and Mike discuss the Braves and share thoughts on what type of moves they can make to address their starting pitching rotation to help them find consistency on the mound.