The Atlanta Braves are wrapping up April in first place as they aim to conclude a rainy series against the New York Mets.

Grant McAuley discusses the ups and downs from Atlanta's most recent homestand, which included being swept by the Houston Astros and a near-sweep of the Miami Marlins, some key Braves players are making their way back as the club gets healthy, and the suddenly full-strength and impressive work of the starting rotation.

Braves broadcaster Brandon Gaudin of Bally Sports joins the show to discuss his first regular season month, the thrill of joining the storied Braves broadcast booth, growing up a Braves fan and much more.

And ESPN's Jeff Passan joins Grant McAuley to take a look around the big leagues and size up some of the top stories in April. What's with all the early injuries across MLB? Are the new rules working? Are the Pittsburgh Pirates for real? And just how impressive if Spencer Strider. All of that and more is discussed in the visit with Jeff Passan.

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