Grant McAuley
@grantmcauley.bsky.social
Radio Host, Braves reporter, writer.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. waited 362 days to return to the big leagues and play the game he loves.
It's finally happening.
The #Braves are hopeful Acuña’s return can ignite a hot streak and set them on a path to October.
My latest for the MDJ:
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It's finally happening.
The #Braves are hopeful Acuña’s return can ignite a hot streak and set them on a path to October.
My latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Braves Hopeful Acuña’s Return Can Ignite Hot Streak
CUMBERLAND -- The Atlanta Braves waited 362 days to get their talented right fielder back in action, and with Ronald Acuña Jr. once again installed atop the lineup, they believe
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May 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Ronald Acuña Jr. waited 362 days to return to the big leagues and play the game he loves.
It's finally happening.
The #Braves are hopeful Acuña’s return can ignite a hot streak and set them on a path to October.
My latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
It's finally happening.
The #Braves are hopeful Acuña’s return can ignite a hot streak and set them on a path to October.
My latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
The #Braves picked up another win on Monday in Colorado and are aiming to end April on a high note.
On that, reunions, and all the roster shuffling in my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/brave...
On that, reunions, and all the roster shuffling in my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/brave...
Braves aiming to end April on high note
As the Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies, they do so with an opportunity to do something that seemed highly unlikely just two weeks ago.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The #Braves picked up another win on Monday in Colorado and are aiming to end April on a high note.
On that, reunions, and all the roster shuffling in my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/brave...
On that, reunions, and all the roster shuffling in my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/brave...
Just want you to know how gross this is. If you want to object to something, you're entitled to your opinion.
But doing something as classless and flat-out misinformed as spreading this story to what I can only deduce is to slander someone isn't exactly the moral high ground.
But doing something as classless and flat-out misinformed as spreading this story to what I can only deduce is to slander someone isn't exactly the moral high ground.
April 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Just want you to know how gross this is. If you want to object to something, you're entitled to your opinion.
But doing something as classless and flat-out misinformed as spreading this story to what I can only deduce is to slander someone isn't exactly the moral high ground.
But doing something as classless and flat-out misinformed as spreading this story to what I can only deduce is to slander someone isn't exactly the moral high ground.
Spencer Schwellenbach has impressed everyone. I asked some of his #Braves teammates what makes him so effective.
They all pointed to the arsenal, one said his past as a shortstop helps, another credited a rabbit's foot.
It's my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
They all pointed to the arsenal, one said his past as a shortstop helps, another credited a rabbit's foot.
It's my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Schwellenbach Leading Braves’ Pitching Staff Through Tough Times
Though the early results may not be the best indicator, the Atlanta Braves’ pitching staff was expected to be a strength of the club once again this season.
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April 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Spencer Schwellenbach has impressed everyone. I asked some of his #Braves teammates what makes him so effective.
They all pointed to the arsenal, one said his past as a shortstop helps, another credited a rabbit's foot.
It's my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
They all pointed to the arsenal, one said his past as a shortstop helps, another credited a rabbit's foot.
It's my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
After an Opening Day misfire, the #Braves bullpen will be under the microscope, particularly in the middle innings. I explored the current mix and other options.
It's my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
It's my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Anthopoulos, Braves Hoping Bullpen Will Solidify
The Atlanta Braves embarked on a two-city, seven-game trek out west to open the regular season.
www.mdjonline.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
After an Opening Day misfire, the #Braves bullpen will be under the microscope, particularly in the middle innings. I explored the current mix and other options.
It's my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
It's my latest for the MDJ:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
With recent signings to add depth, the #Braves’ Opening Day roster is taking shape with less than a week to go.
Alex Anthopoulos discussed the winter and expectations for 2025 with me on my trip to North Port.
It's my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Alex Anthopoulos discussed the winter and expectations for 2025 with me on my trip to North Port.
It's my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Braves’ Roster Taking Shape as Anthopoulos Continues Adding Pieces
As the Atlanta Braves approach the start of the regular season Thursday against the San Diego Padres, their opening day roster continues to take shape.
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March 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
With recent signings to add depth, the #Braves’ Opening Day roster is taking shape with less than a week to go.
Alex Anthopoulos discussed the winter and expectations for 2025 with me on my trip to North Port.
It's my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Alex Anthopoulos discussed the winter and expectations for 2025 with me on my trip to North Port.
It's my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
🚨Programming Alert🚨
From The Diamond returns tonight at 11:00 pm on 929 The Game for a #Braves Spring Training special!
Hear my convos with Austin Riley, Brian Snitker & Drake Baldwin!
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From The Diamond returns tonight at 11:00 pm on 929 The Game for a #Braves Spring Training special!
Hear my convos with Austin Riley, Brian Snitker & Drake Baldwin!
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
March 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🚨Programming Alert🚨
From The Diamond returns tonight at 11:00 pm on 929 The Game for a #Braves Spring Training special!
Hear my convos with Austin Riley, Brian Snitker & Drake Baldwin!
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
From The Diamond returns tonight at 11:00 pm on 929 The Game for a #Braves Spring Training special!
Hear my convos with Austin Riley, Brian Snitker & Drake Baldwin!
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
With Spencer Strider on the road back, Ian Anderson and Grant Holmes could be key cogs in the #Braves rotation to open the season.
My latest for Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
My latest for Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Anderson, Holmes Could be Key Cogs in Braves Rotation
As the Atlanta Braves aim to shore up their starting rotation and finalize their roster for the regular season, a pair of right-handers are hoping to make their mark this
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March 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
With Spencer Strider on the road back, Ian Anderson and Grant Holmes could be key cogs in the #Braves rotation to open the season.
My latest for Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
My latest for Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Happy Birthday, Dale Murphy!
His peak (1980-1987)
per 162 games:
.284 AVG
.374 OBP
.517 SLG
598 AB
100 R
179 H
27 2B
35 HR
101 RBI
17 SB
85 BB
132 K
140 OPS+
5.6 bWAR
5.3 fWAR
2 MVP’s
7 All-Star Appearances
5 Gold Gloves
4 Silver Sluggers
His peak (1980-1987)
per 162 games:
.284 AVG
.374 OBP
.517 SLG
598 AB
100 R
179 H
27 2B
35 HR
101 RBI
17 SB
85 BB
132 K
140 OPS+
5.6 bWAR
5.3 fWAR
2 MVP’s
7 All-Star Appearances
5 Gold Gloves
4 Silver Sluggers
March 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Happy Birthday, Dale Murphy!
His peak (1980-1987)
per 162 games:
.284 AVG
.374 OBP
.517 SLG
598 AB
100 R
179 H
27 2B
35 HR
101 RBI
17 SB
85 BB
132 K
140 OPS+
5.6 bWAR
5.3 fWAR
2 MVP’s
7 All-Star Appearances
5 Gold Gloves
4 Silver Sluggers
His peak (1980-1987)
per 162 games:
.284 AVG
.374 OBP
.517 SLG
598 AB
100 R
179 H
27 2B
35 HR
101 RBI
17 SB
85 BB
132 K
140 OPS+
5.6 bWAR
5.3 fWAR
2 MVP’s
7 All-Star Appearances
5 Gold Gloves
4 Silver Sluggers
Made it to Indianapolis.
Ready to Rumble.
Ready to Rumble.
February 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Made it to Indianapolis.
Ready to Rumble.
Ready to Rumble.
New #Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is living the dream: 'Finally, I'm a Brave!'
Atlanta's acquisition is their latest Curaçao connection.
My latest for Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Atlanta's acquisition is their latest Curaçao connection.
My latest for Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
New Braves Outfielder Profar Lives Out Long Dream: 'Finally, I'm a Brave'
After months of waiting, the Atlanta Braves finally made a big offseason splash.
www.mdjonline.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
New #Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is living the dream: 'Finally, I'm a Brave!'
Atlanta's acquisition is their latest Curaçao connection.
My latest for Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Atlanta's acquisition is their latest Curaçao connection.
My latest for Marietta Daily Journal:
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
More power at the plate, or more power on the horizon in left field?
Ronald Acuña Jr. is putting in that work with #Braves Spring Training just one month away.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is putting in that work with #Braves Spring Training just one month away.
January 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
More power at the plate, or more power on the horizon in left field?
Ronald Acuña Jr. is putting in that work with #Braves Spring Training just one month away.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is putting in that work with #Braves Spring Training just one month away.
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we've got a new hammer territory podcast today with @grantmcauley.bsky.social graciously joining the show for an interesting braves discussion
Hammer Territory: an Atlanta Braves show
Baseball Podcast · 140 Episodes · Updated Daily
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January 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
we've got a new hammer territory podcast today with @grantmcauley.bsky.social graciously joining the show for an interesting braves discussion
With the departures of Max Fried and now Charlie Morton this winter, the #Braves have lost roughly 60 starts and 340 innings from their 2024 rotation.
Even with the eventual return of Spencer Strider, Atlanta has a clear need for at least one more proven and/or dependable starter.
Even with the eventual return of Spencer Strider, Atlanta has a clear need for at least one more proven and/or dependable starter.
January 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
With the departures of Max Fried and now Charlie Morton this winter, the #Braves have lost roughly 60 starts and 340 innings from their 2024 rotation.
Even with the eventual return of Spencer Strider, Atlanta has a clear need for at least one more proven and/or dependable starter.
Even with the eventual return of Spencer Strider, Atlanta has a clear need for at least one more proven and/or dependable starter.
Charlie Morton will indeed pitch for an 18th season, but it will be for the Orioles in 2025.
After a 4-year stint with the #Braves, Morton, 41, gets $15 million from Baltimore.
He'll stay in the East and train in Sarasota – close to their family home in Bradenton.
After a 4-year stint with the #Braves, Morton, 41, gets $15 million from Baltimore.
He'll stay in the East and train in Sarasota – close to their family home in Bradenton.
January 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Charlie Morton will indeed pitch for an 18th season, but it will be for the Orioles in 2025.
After a 4-year stint with the #Braves, Morton, 41, gets $15 million from Baltimore.
He'll stay in the East and train in Sarasota – close to their family home in Bradenton.
After a 4-year stint with the #Braves, Morton, 41, gets $15 million from Baltimore.
He'll stay in the East and train in Sarasota – close to their family home in Bradenton.
So, we may not ring in the New Year with a flurry of #Braves transactions, but I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for following along, subscribing, interacting with, and otherwise supporting my work in 2024.
This was my 20th season in baseball, so here's to 20 more?!
This was my 20th season in baseball, so here's to 20 more?!
December 31, 2024 at 11:58 PM
So, we may not ring in the New Year with a flurry of #Braves transactions, but I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for following along, subscribing, interacting with, and otherwise supporting my work in 2024.
This was my 20th season in baseball, so here's to 20 more?!
This was my 20th season in baseball, so here's to 20 more?!
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Really good Braves Winter Meetings recap from @grantmcauley.bsky.social, including chats with Brian Snitker and the AJC’s @justinctoscano.bsky.social. Always an awesome listen.
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Unpacking the 2024 Winter Meetings for the Atlanta Braves
Podcast Episode · From The Diamond · 12/15/2024 · 1h 1m
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December 16, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Really good Braves Winter Meetings recap from @grantmcauley.bsky.social, including chats with Brian Snitker and the AJC’s @justinctoscano.bsky.social. Always an awesome listen.
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New episode of From The Diamond dropped this weekend! @grantmcauley.bsky.social spends an hour covering the #Braves offseason so far, the Winter Meetings, and more.
If you need a Braves fix, this is one of the best podcasts in the biz.
If you need a Braves fix, this is one of the best podcasts in the biz.
December 16, 2024 at 1:28 AM
New episode of From The Diamond dropped this weekend! @grantmcauley.bsky.social spends an hour covering the #Braves offseason so far, the Winter Meetings, and more.
If you need a Braves fix, this is one of the best podcasts in the biz.
If you need a Braves fix, this is one of the best podcasts in the biz.
Covered Max Fried from A-ball to the big leagues and all that followed. A determined competitor who was always thoughtful and open when discussing both the highs and the lows – he was accountable. Wish him all the best in the next chapter.
He shared a message with #Braves fans on his Instagram.
He shared a message with #Braves fans on his Instagram.
December 14, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Covered Max Fried from A-ball to the big leagues and all that followed. A determined competitor who was always thoughtful and open when discussing both the highs and the lows – he was accountable. Wish him all the best in the next chapter.
He shared a message with #Braves fans on his Instagram.
He shared a message with #Braves fans on his Instagram.
#Braves have more than a few needs to attend to this winter, but they remain upbeat as they search for the missing pieces.
Discussed their shopping list, the importance of returning stars, and the luxury tax implications in my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal.
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Discussed their shopping list, the importance of returning stars, and the luxury tax implications in my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal.
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Braves Upbeat as They Search for Missing Pieces
DALLAS — The winter meetings have come and gone, with the Atlanta Braves not among the teams making headlines at Major League Baseball’s annual summit.
www.mdjonline.com
December 14, 2024 at 3:14 AM
#Braves have more than a few needs to attend to this winter, but they remain upbeat as they search for the missing pieces.
Discussed their shopping list, the importance of returning stars, and the luxury tax implications in my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal.
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Discussed their shopping list, the importance of returning stars, and the luxury tax implications in my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal.
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
The #Braves' offseason could heat up at the Winter Meetings.
I dove into the needs, some key targets, and more in my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal.
I'll have more from Dallas next week!
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
I dove into the needs, some key targets, and more in my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal.
I'll have more from Dallas next week!
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Braves Offseason Could Heat Up at Winter Meetings
As the baseball world converges on Dallas next week for Major League Baseball’s annual winter meetings, it feels more pivotal than any in recent memory for the Atlanta Braves, given
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December 7, 2024 at 2:26 PM
The #Braves' offseason could heat up at the Winter Meetings.
I dove into the needs, some key targets, and more in my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal.
I'll have more from Dallas next week!
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
I dove into the needs, some key targets, and more in my latest for the Marietta Daily Journal.
I'll have more from Dallas next week!
www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlan...
Heading to the Winter Meetings this weekend. I'll have plenty of #Braves talk, interviews, and anything else I can find from Dallas.
Make sure you're subscribed to From The Diamond wherever you get your podcasts.
And leave a review if you'd be so kind!
Make sure you're subscribed to From The Diamond wherever you get your podcasts.
And leave a review if you'd be so kind!
December 4, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Heading to the Winter Meetings this weekend. I'll have plenty of #Braves talk, interviews, and anything else I can find from Dallas.
Make sure you're subscribed to From The Diamond wherever you get your podcasts.
And leave a review if you'd be so kind!
Make sure you're subscribed to From The Diamond wherever you get your podcasts.
And leave a review if you'd be so kind!
Well, it's Thanksgiving, which for many means gathering together, enjoying a great meal, and what not.
For the #Braves, I'm already assuming it means announcing a transaction in the midst of going for seconds.
For the #Braves, I'm already assuming it means announcing a transaction in the midst of going for seconds.
November 28, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Well, it's Thanksgiving, which for many means gathering together, enjoying a great meal, and what not.
For the #Braves, I'm already assuming it means announcing a transaction in the midst of going for seconds.
For the #Braves, I'm already assuming it means announcing a transaction in the midst of going for seconds.