As they continue to win series, the Atlanta Braves are building some steady momentum as they prepare to welcome back a pair of star players very soon.

Grant McAuley discusses the recent goings on for the Braves, the sustained winning, the key performers, and the impending returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., both of whom could make a profound impact on the club's trajectory the rest of the way.

Meanwhile, the baseball world was surprised by the long-debated reinstatement of all-time hits leader Pete Rose from the permanently ineligible list. What went into Commissioner Rob Manfred's decision, was it finally time or should Rose still be on the outside looking in, and what are his Hall of Fame chances? Jayson Stark of The Athletic joins to discuss that and more.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

A disappointing weekend for the Atlanta Braves saw their quest to reach .500 denied yet again. That mirrors the club's struggle to find consistency at the plate and rise in the standings.

Grant McAuley discusses the week that was for the Atlanta Braves, who are getting the pitching and defense they need but still searching for runs on an almost daily basis. A deep dive on the lineup yields some disappointing numbers. Can the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. be the catalyst for a collective turnaround? How soon will that happen.

While the pitching staff continues to shine, Atlanta could get a boost from the return of Spencer Strider by week's end. You'll hear from Strider on his progress in recovery from a hamstring strain as well as two key arms helping to carry the weight for the Braves. Bryce Elder and AJ Smith-Shawver discuss what's led to their success in 2025.

A trip around the big leagues will cover a real strange turn of events for Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers, managers being shown the door, history-making defeats, and more. Eno Sarris of The Athletic joins to discuss the changes in MLB's strike zone and how exactly we should interpret them.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

With three consecutive series wins. the Atlanta Braves are finally starting to put some things together after a slow start to the 2025 season.

Grant McAuley covers the week that was for the Braves, the offensive surge that is powering a strong run for the club., some key contributors to that effort -- including at least one surprising name, and some encouraging statistical trends that indicate the club could be breaking out of the early doldrums.

Hear from Braves ace Spencer Strider, who returned after a one-year absence only to be placed back on the injured list when he strained a hamstring while playing catch in the outfield. Strider shares his reaction and discusses the severity of his injury. We'll also take a deeper dive into the frustrating statistics for the Atlanta pitching staff.

Special guest Kelsey Wingert-Lynch joins the show to provide a preview for the Colorado Rockies, a team that has already been put through the ringer in 2025 but is hoping to see some of its young player take a step forward and develop into stars this season.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves suffered through a disappointing road trip only to return to Truist Park and complete a sweep of the Minnesota Twins over the weekend. Is that enough to swing the momentum after a slow start to the season?

Grant McAuley recaps the week that was for the Braves, an eventful week that included the return of Spencer Strider, some long-awaited good swings from a number of Atlanta sluggers, the arrival of Alex Verdugo and some less-than-stellar baserunning that set off a firestorm of controversy on social media.

Hear from Strider, new Braves lead-off man Verdugo and shortstop Nick Allen shares how the first few weeks of the season have treated him as Atlanta's de facto starting shortstop. All of that, a trip around the big leagues and a visit with Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson on this edition of the show!

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves won some games and showed some signs of life this week, but their collective woes at the plate remain a stumbling block in the early going.

Grant McAuley breaks down an eventful week for the Braves that was filled with both highs and lows. Some dramatic comeback wins and a series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies provided a glimmer of hope, but the Braves remain one of the lowest scoring teams in baseball. There were some other indicators that could bode well for a few key Braves as discussed on this week’s show.

The returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. should help the club in the coming weeks, but it’ll take a group effort to find the winning formula. Meanwhile, Spencer Schwellenbach has been a highlight of the young season. Grant caught up with several Braves teammates to discuss what makes Schwellenbach so successful.

On the trip around the big leagues, Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. became the latest $500 million man, but who’s next in line? Are the Pittsburgh Pirates actively trying to alienate their fans? Some actions this season would seem to indicate they are. And Tampa Bay Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz joins the show to discuss a unique season for the Rays.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

It was another week of struggles for the Atlanta Braves, who came home from a seven-game road trip with no wins to show for it and are still searching for answers at the plate.

Grant McAuley delves into the reasons for the struggles, which are many, as well some big losses beyond the box score for the Braves. Left fielder Jurickson Profar was slapped with an 80-game PED suspension while Reynaldo Lopez may be lost for the season due to a shoulder injury.

Scott Coleman, host of Hammer Territory, joins the show to examine the slow start, the loss of Profar, the prolonged offensive struggles, the emergence of Spencer Schwellenbach, what the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider could mean for this club, and much more.

In our trip around the big leagues, we take a way-to-early look at the standings and some notable numbers from across the baseball world. Longtime Marlins reporter Craig Mish joins the show to get us up to speed on where Miami stands in its latest attempt to rebuild.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The 2025 season is off and running, but the Atlanta Braves stumbled in their opening series against the San Diego Padres, thanks in large part to lackluster offense.

Grant McAuley discusses the frustrating early returns for the Braves, the eerily familiar feeling for the offense with runners on base, some bullpen growing pains, the potential impact of some minor league signings that could help out there, and the eventual return of star players Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider.

Braves broadcaster C.J. Nitkowski joins the show to discuss the San Diego Series, the bullpen mix, the lineup's desire to revert to its pre-2024 form, some candidates to help the rotation and much more.

In our trip around the big leagues, we cover the New York Yankees scorching slugfest on Saturday, the "torpedo" bat that may aid some hitters' success in the Bronx, the trade rumors around a former Cy Young winner in Miami, and a Pokemon inspired baseball card that could mean big bucks for some lucky collector out there.

Scott Braun of Foul Territory checks in to discuss the opening weekend across major league baseball and size up some of the stories across the game as well.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves are closing in on Opening Day 2025 seeking to reclaim their crown in the National League East and find October success. With an offense that could be one of the best in baseball, can the pitching staff provide an encore for its incredible 2024 campaign?

Grant McAuley sizes up Atlanta pitching staff and shares some exclusive interviews from Braves Spring Training in North Port, Fla. You'll hear chats with Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos and right-hander Grant Holmes as well some insights from Chris Sale and Spencer Schwellenbach in the second of two Spring Training Specials to preview the 2025 season.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

The Atlanta Braves are looking to accomplish big things in 2025. To do so, they are hoping to have health on their side and some key players back in the saddle this season.

Grant McAuley takes a look at the Atlanta offense and shares some exclusive interviews from Braves Spring Training in North Port, Fla. You'll hear from All-Star third baseman Austin Riley, manager Brian Snitker, and top catching prospect Drake Baldwin in the first of two Spring Training Specials to preview the 2025 season.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

With the Winter Meetings now in the rearview mirror, the Atlanta Braves still have significant work to do in order to shape their roster for the upcoming season.

Grant McAuley returns from Dallas to share some insight and converation at MLB's annual summit. You'll hear from Braves manager Brian Snitker on his outlook for the club thus far this winter and anticipating the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider.

Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to unpack Atlanta's needs, potential fits, the work ahead for GM Alex Anthopoulos, the luxury tax ramifications for Atlanta, and much more on this edition of From The Diamond.