Opening Day is nearly upon us and the Atlanta Braves will be in search of their sixth consecutive National League East crown. They'll have some serious competition in 2023, however.

Grant McAuley sizes up a series of major roster decisions Atlanta is making in advance of the regular season and we conclude of NL East preview series with the two biggest Braves rivals. 

John Kincade of 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia joins to discuss the Phillies. Jack Oliver of Jomboy Media and Shea Station provides a look at the New York Mets. Both teams spent a lot of money in the winter to unseat Atlanta on their way to even bigger things, but which club will be left standing after 162?

All of that and a look around the big leagues on this edition of From The Diamond. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

Sizing up the Atlanta Braves and their NL East rivals for 2023

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The Atlanta Braves put the finishing touches on a memorable nine-game stay at Truist Park with a walk-off win to take a series from the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.

Grant McAuley looks back at the week that was and the homestand at large as the Atlanta Braves once again hold the best record in MLB after topping Cleveland to finish a 7-2 run at home. You'll hear about how the starting rotation may be primed for big things even without Spencer Strider, how that affects the bullpen, and why Atlanta offense could get even better as the weather heat ups.

Guardians managers Stephen Vogt joins the show to discuss his team's strong start, hsi memories of the 2021 World Series run with Atlanta, realizing his dream to manage in the major leagues and the journey it took to get there.

With the Miami Marlins facing more questions than answers to start the 2024, Craig Mish of Sports Grid and the Miami Herald joins the show to talk about the disappointing follow-up after a season of such promise a year ago.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Atlanta Braves wrap up April in strong fashion, plus a visit with Stephen Vogt

The Atlanta Braves put together a six-game win streak to grab the best record in MLB. They'll look to keep those winning ways going in a nine-game home stand.

Grant McAuley hits the headlines for the Braves, including a pair of injury updates for two more All-Stars. Ozzie Albies landed on the IL with a fractured toe, but could be back sooner than later. Meanwhile, you'll hear from Spencer Strider on his season-ending surgery, how his elbow injury progressed, the long road of rehab ahead, and his thoughts on the state of the game when it comes to pitching injuries.

Gaurav Vedak of Baseball Prospectus stops by to talk Braves majors and minors and share some of the new tools available at Baseball Prospectus. All of that and more on this edition of the show.

From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Atlanta Braves dealing with injury issues of All-Star proportions, still among MLB's best records

With two weeks worth of games under their collective belts, the Atlanta Braves are sitting atop the NL East. Their biggest offensive contributor? None other that designated hitter Marcell Ozuna.

Grant McAuley covered the big stories for this week in Braves baseball, including Ozuna's red-hot start and clutch hitting down in Miami, the loss of Spencer Strider, who underwent season-ending elbow surgery, how Atlanta will approach filling the void in rotation, and what the rest of the rotation needs to do in order to stabilize the pitching staff. You'll also hear from several Braves who'll share their thoughts on Travis d'Arnaud's value to the team and impact on their winning ways.

Former Braves great Dale Murphy joins the show to tell the story of two iconic Nike posters from the 1980s -- Power Alley and Stickball. You'll hear the backstory of the creative process, the photo shoots, the tricks that made the posters an unforgettable part of Braves nostalgia, and even some abandoned plans for a baseball apparel line that would've predated today's crowded marketplace.

On our trip around the big leagues, Ben Lindbergh of The Ringer joins the show to discuss the rash of elbow injuries facing MLB and what the league can do to curtail the troubling trend.

From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Marcell Ozuna pacing Braves, Dale Murphy talks classic posters and Ben Lindbergh on pitcher injuries

The Atlanta Braves swept away the defending National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend, but were dealt a serious injury blow as Spencer Strider's season appears to be over.

Grant McAuley discusses the ramifications of the Strider news and sizes up where the Braves can turn to fill those rather large shoes in rotation. Meanwhile, the Braves offense has done some big things, including a few key comebacks on the young season, and they were at it against Arizona. Marcell Ozuna, Jarred Kelenic and others are off to hot starts, but everyone seems to be finding ways to contribute.

On Monday, April 8, the Braves will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run. Grant McAuley talked to several of Aaron's teammates in advance of that big night at Truist Park. You'll hear from Tom House, the man who caught No. 715, as well as Ralph Garr, Ron Reed and Marty Perez on this edition of From The Diamond. Aaron's friends share their memories from that history making night and his impact on their lives.

From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Atlanta Braves to honor Hank Aaron's 715th Homer, but prepare for life without Spencer Strider

The Atlanta Braves got the 2024 season started by taking 2-of-3 from the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Grant McAuley covers the events of Opening Weekend as the Braves offense come to life and help secure the series, which could be an indication of more to come from the deepest lineup in MLB. Also discussed, the injury status of Sean Murphy, the important work by the bullpen -including the ageless Jesse Chavez coming to the rescue in Game 2, some ups and downs for Atlanta's top three starting pitchers, why Michael Harris II is primed for greatness, and some encouraging contributions from Jarred Kelenic and Adam Duvall.

Maria Martin of 11 Alive in Atlanta stops by to discuss the state of the Braves and their championship goals, reflect on the magic that was October of 2021, and why Ronald Acuña Jr.'s article for The Players Tribune is just another way he's demonstrating his star power.

For our trip around the big leagues, we'll delve into a rather heated debate on sliding etiquette between the Brewers and Mets, some offensive history for the Diamondbacks, Scott Boras' thoughts on why his big free agents had trouble finding the right deals, and a visit with Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio.

From The Diamond will air live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Sizing up the Atlanta Braves and their NL East rivals for 2023

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