Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Atlanta Braves Manager Walt Weiss telling reporters yesterday that starting pitcher Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list after being diagnosed with an oblique strain, and explain why they think Braves ownership is to blame for Alex Anthopoulos' lack of spending and the Braves’ lack of depth.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

HR1 - Hawks have many chances to prove they’re legit contenders in final 11 games

In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, talk about the Sweet 16 being set in the NCAA Tournament, recap and react to all of the NCAA Tournament action that happened over the weekend, including the defending National Champion Florida Gators losing in the second round to the Iowa Hawkeyes in an exciting finish, explain why they think Florida's inconsistent guard play was the downfall of the defending National champs, talk about the Atlanta Hawks getting their 11-game winning streak snapped on Friday when they lost to the Houston Rockets in Houston 117-95, but bouncing back at home on Saturday when they beat the Golden State Warriors at home 126-110, explain why they think the Hawks tough games to end the regular season will show exactly what their playoff potential is this year, react to the Atlanta Falcons acquiring safety Sydney Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday in a deal that also included a swap of fourth- and sixth-round draft picks, react to pitcher Didier Fuentes making the Atlanta Braves opening day roster, talk about the Braves regular season starting on Friday, talk about the Braves starting the season off by playing 13 straight games, and explain why they think the Braves need to be at least 8-5 in their first 13 game stretch.

HR2 - Falcons continue to improve depth & raise floor with Sydney Brown acquisition

In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to talk about the Sweet 16 being set in the NCAA Tournament, continue to recap and react to all of the NCAA Tournament action that happened over the weekend, continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons acquiring safety Sydney Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday in a deal that also included a swap of fourth and sixth-round draft picks, explain why they think Sydney Brown could compete for the Falcons starting nickel corner spot and be Atlanta’s starting nickel corner until Billy Bowman returns from his achilles injury, hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may’ve missed, including an interaction between Maryland Head Coach Brenda Frese and her star player Oluchi Okananwa during their NCAA Tournament game against the North Carolina Tar Heels that went viral, talk about Mike going to Eric Church’s concert on Friday along with Steakhouse co-hosts Rusty Mansell and Sandra Golden, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

HR3 - Falcons trading for Sydney Brown could pay off in more ways than one

In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to talk about the Sweet 16 being set in the NCAA Tournament, continue to recap and react to all of the NCAA Tournament action that happened over the weekend, continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons acquiring safety Sydney Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday in a deal that also included a swap of fourth and sixth-round draft picks, explain why they think the Falcons may use Sydney Brown as an extra box defender in the run game, react to 'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson Allegedly attacking his neighbor In front of his children, talk about the Atlanta Hawks getting their 11-game winning streak snapped on Friday when they lost to the Houston Rockets in Houston 117-95, but bouncing back at home on Saturday when they beat the Golden State Warriors at home 126-110, explain why they think the Hawks must beat the Memphis Grizzlies tonight if they expect to avoid the NBA Play-In Tournament, talk about what their plan would be to beat Jack Reacher in a fight, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about what their plan would be to beat Jack Reacher in a fight, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about the Atlanta Hawks getting their 11-game winning streak snapped on Friday when they lost to the Houston Rockets in Houston 117-95, but bouncing back at home on Saturday when they beat the Golden State Warriors at home 126-110, and explain why they think the Hawks must beat the Memphis Grizzlies tonight if they expect to avoid the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons acquiring safety Sydney Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday in a deal that also included a swap of fourth and sixth-round draft picks, and explain why they think the Falcons may use Sydney Brown as an extra box defender in the run game.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac it the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may’ve missed, including an interaction between Maryland Head Coach Brenda Frese and her star player Oluchi Okananwa during their NCAA Tournament game against the North Carolina Tar Heels that went viral.