Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves’ 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, and explain why they think the Braves are not done making trades because they still have more needs to fill.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau talk about what they want to see from the first full padded practice of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Falcons new Offensive Line coach Bill Callahan brings a refreshing and new thought process to the Falcons run game.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, explain why they think Bergeron got a market value deal, and explain why they think it’s dumb to think that the Falcons overpaid him.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Friday, July 31st, 2026.

HR1 - Bijan Robinson may not sign deal with Falcons until Jahmyr Gibbs signs with Lions

In hour one Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, including Falcons running back Bijan Robinson still appearing to be a hold-in at Falcons Training Camp as he seeks a new contract, explain why they think what Bijan means to the Falcons is why he deserves to be the highest paid running back in the NFL, let you hear Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield talk about his feelings after contract negotiations between himself and the Bucs didn’t end in a new deal before his self-imposed start of training camp deadline, explain why they think Mayfield’s comments on contract talks with the Bucs were true but unnecessary, let you hear their post-practice interview from yesterday with Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Christian Harris, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves’ 5-4 comeback win over the Washington Nationals last night, talk about Austin Riley getting the day off and not being in the lineup last night, explain why they think if Riley doesn't play tonight it could mean that he may be on the trade block, and close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike’d Up!

HR2 - Tua Tagovailoa will be Falcons Week 1 starter simply because he’s the healthy QB

In hour two Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. saying that doctors told him that he's ahead of schedule is a promising sign, play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it’s fair or foul to think that Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski already knows who the starting quarterback will be week one, and more! The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves’ 5-4 comeback win over the Washington Nationals last night, talk about Austin Riley getting the day off and not being in the lineup last night, explain why they think the Braves have two options when it comes to Austin, either play him or trade him, and then close out hour two by talking about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR3 - Braves must trade for 2 veteran starting pitchers if they want to be legit contenders

In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Drake London will produce no matter who the quarterback is like he has his whole career. Then, The Morning Shift Crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss Austin Riley getting a day off yesterday, if Grant thinks Riley will play tonight, how a potential innings limit being put on Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver would affect his role with the Braves this season and his opportunity to be a big factor in the starting pitching rotation for the remainder of the season, how active Grant thinks the Braves will be before Monday’s trade deadline, what it was like to see the Braves celebrate their former slugger and centerfielder and now Hall of Famer Andrew Jones for his Hall of Fame induction last night at the game, what has changed for Bryce Elder and why it seems like Bryce is starting to get back to having quality starts like he was at the beginning of the season, Ronald Acuña Jr. batting second last night in the lineup behind Drake Baldwin and if that is something that Braves Manager Walt Weiss and the team will continue to do, and Ozzie Albies getting the big go-ahead hit after the umpire made him move a little bit because Nationals catcher Harry Ford complained about Ozzie being a little bit outside of the batters box. Finally, Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know’, and by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know’, and by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss Austin Riley getting a day off yesterday, if Grant thinks Riley will play tonight, how a potential innings limit being put on Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver would affect his role with the Braves this season and his opportunity to be a big factor in the starting pitching rotation for the remainder of the season, how active Grant thinks the Braves will be before Monday’s trade deadline, what it was like to see the Braves celebrate their former slugger and centerfielder and now Hall of Famer Andrew Jones for his Hall of Fame induction last night at the game, what has changed for Bryce Elder and why it seems like Bryce is starting to get back to having quality starts like he was at the beginning of the season, Ronald Acuña Jr. batting second last night in the lineup behind Drake Baldwin and if that is something that Braves Manager Walt Weiss and the team will continue to do, and Ozzie Albies getting the big go-ahead hit after the umpire made him move a little bit because Nationals catcher Harry Ford complained about Ozzie being a little bit outside of the batters box.

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Falcons wide receiver Drake London will produce no matter who the quarterback is just like he has his whole career.