Grant McAuley
MDJ: Winds of Winter Also Winds of Change for Atlanta Braves
After another early postseason exit, the Atlanta Braves have a number of needs to address over the winter.
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Grant McAuley
Jul 201 min read
11 Alive: 'Grant's Gamechangers' for June 9, a quartet of Atlanta Braves to watch
Grant McAuley joined Maria Martin on 11Alive Sports Extra on Sunday to discuss some Atlanta Braves who are in the spotlight this week.
Grant McAuley
Jun 81 min read
11 Alive: 'Grant's Gamechangers' for June 9, a quartet of Atlanta Braves to watch
Grant McAuley joined Maria Martin on 11Alive Sports Extra on Sunday to discuss some Atlanta Braves who are in the spotlight this week.
Grant McAuley
May 301 min read
Battery Power TV: Without Ronald Acuña Jr., the climb just got more difficult for the Atlanta Braves
As if the extended woes of the starting lineup weren't enough, the Atlanta Braves once again find themselves without Ronald Acuña Jr.
Grant McAuley
May 241 min read
Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves starting staff has become one of the best in Major League Baseball
With their offense still searching for consistency, the Atlanta Braves pitching staff has stepped and carried the club over the past month.
Grant McAuley
May 161 min read
Battery Power TV: Matt Olson showing signs of a breakout as Atlanta Braves look to crank up offense
After a forgettable road trip, it appears the Atlanta Braves are back on track, with the pitching staff still leading the way for the club.
Grant McAuley
May 111 min read
11 Alive: 'Grant's Gamechangers' for May 12, a quartet of Atlanta Braves to watch
Grant McAuley joined Maria Martin on 11Alive Sports Extra on Sunday to discuss some Atlanta Braves who are in the spotlight this week.
Grant McAuley
May 91 min read
Battery Power TV: Knocked out of first place, Atlanta Braves aiming to get going in the month of May
The Atlanta Braves are aiming to get their month of May back on track after a rough road trip but a positive homestand.
Grant McAuley
May 21 min read
Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves looking to get the bats going again as they battle the Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves have a date with the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. Grant McAuley and Kris Willis size up this showdown.
Grant McAuley
Apr 251 min read
Battery Power TV: Starting rotation trending in right direction as Atlanta Braves wrap up homestand
After losing their top starter in April for a second straight year, the Atlanta Braves rotation answered the call on this homestand.
Grant McAuley
Apr 201 min read
Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves overcoming early injury storm, hold best record in baseball again
The Atlanta Braves are rolling despite losing several key players to injury in the first three weeks. Grant McAuley and Kris Willis discuss.
Grant McAuley
Apr 111 min read
Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves hit the road again after eventful stay at Truist Park
Grant McAuley and Kris Willis of Battery Power discuss the loss of Spencer Strider and early storylines for the Atlanta Braves.
Grant McAuley
Apr 75 min read
Tom House, the man who caught Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run
Former Atlanta Braves reliever Tom House tells Grant McAuley the story of catching Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run on April 8, 1974.
Grant McAuley
Apr 42 min read
Battery Power TV: First place Atlanta Braves prepare for first homestand of 2024 season
The Atlanta Braves returned to Truist Park for their first homestand of 2024. Grant McAuley and Kris Willis discuss the early storylines.
Grant McAuley
Mar 282 min read
Battery Power TV: Spencer Strider ready to roll, Jesse Chavez returns as Atlanta Braves open 2024
Grant McAuley and Kris Willis of Battery Power cover Spencer Strider's Opening Day start and return of Jesse Chavez to the Atlanta Braves.
Grant McAuley
Mar 231 min read
11 Alive: Grant's Atlanta Braves Gamechangers for Opening Day
As the Atlanta Braves prepare to open the 2024 season, Grant McAuley stopped by 11 Alive to share four players who will play important roles
Grant McAuley
Mar 141 min read
Spring Training Special No. 4 - Atlanta Braves welcome back Adam Duvall as Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to the field
Grant McAuley returns for the fourth and final installment of the From The Diamond Braves Spring Training Specials.
Grant McAuley
Mar 141 min read
Battery Power TV: Adam Duvall returns to Atlanta Braves, who welcome Ronald Acuña Jr. back to lineup
Grant McAuley and Kris Willis of Battery Power discuss the return of Adam Duvall and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s clean bill of health on this episode
Grant McAuley
Mar 81 min read
Spring Training Special No. 3 - Ronald Acuña's injury scare and convo with A.J. Minter
Grant McAuley discusses the latest news from Atlanta Braves Spring Training in the latest episode of From The Diamond.
Grant McAuley
Mar 81 min read
Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves, Ronald Acuña Jr. get good news following superstar's injury scare
Grant McAuley and Kris Willis of Battery Power discuss the injury scare for Ronald Acuña Jr. and other Spring Training news for the Braves.
Grant McAuley
Feb 291 min read
Battery Power TV: Matzek's return, Strider's new pitch among early Spring stories for Atlanta Braves
Grant McAuley and Kris Willis of Battery Power discuss Tyler Matzek's return from Tommy John and Atlanta Braves headlines this week.
Grant McAuley
Feb 241 min read
MDJ: Atlanta Braves look to benefit from addition of Chris Sale
The Braves are banking on Chris Sale to deliver big things as he joins a team with World Series expectations and a chip on its shoulder.
Grant McAuley
Feb 241 min read
From The Diamond: Atlanta Braves have their eyes on the prize in 2024
Grant McAuley returns from Spring Training where the Atlanta Braves set their course for 2024 as "World Series or Bust."
Grant McAuley
Feb 231 min read
Battery Power TV: It's 'World Series or bust" as Atlanta Braves open Spring Training
The Atlanta Braves opened Spring Training with one goal, winning the World Series. In fact, it's World Series or bust. As that phrase...
Grant McAuley
Feb 201 min read
11 Alive: A couple of Atlanta Braves who could set the tone in 2024
Grant McAuley and Maria Martin discussed a couple of Atlanta Braves who could help the club take winning to the next level in 2024.
Grant McAuley
Feb 181 min read
11 Alive: Early takeaways from Atlanta Braves SpringTraining
The Atlanta Braves opened Spring Training looking to take the first steps toward what they hope will be a championship season in 2024.
Grant McAuley
Feb 161 min read
Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves hoping for seventh straight division title en route to World Series
The Atlanta Braves have their sights set on winning the National League East in 2024, but that's just one step on the way to a World Series.
Grant McAuley
Feb 154 min read
Atlanta Braves get busy in first Spring Training workout of 2024
The Braves are the envy of many if not most clubs in MLB. One reason why is a roster that leaves them devoid of typical spring storylines.
Grant McAuley
Feb 143 min read
It's 'World Series or bust' as Atlanta Braves begin 2024 Spring Training
The Atlanta Braves reported for Spring Training with their focus already set on being the last team standing in 2024.
Grant McAuley
Feb 91 min read
Battery Power TV: Ronald Acuña Jr. seeks MVP encore as he leads Atlanta Braves' talented outfield
The Atlanta Braves have one of the most talented outfields in all of Major League Baseball. Led by National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., thi
Grant McAuley
Jan 245 min read
Andruw Jones inching ever closer to Hall of Fame election
Andruw Jones continues to gain momentum toward election to the Hall of Fame but was not among those chosen for the 2024 class.
Grant McAuley
Dec 6, 20231 min read
Winter Meetings Day 3 - Live Blog
Grant McAuley has the latest from the MLB Winter Meetings which are winding down on Wednesday in Nashville.
Grant McAuley
Dec 5, 20234 min read
Winter Meetings Day 2 - Live Blog
Grant McAuley discusses the happenings for Day 2 of the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Nashville.
Grant McAuley
Dec 4, 20235 min read
Winter Meetings Day 1 - Live Blog
Grant McAuley discusses the news and rumors for the Atlanta Braves as the MLB Winter Meetings officially got started in Nashville on Monday.
Grant McAuley
Dec 3, 20235 min read
MDJ: Atlanta Braves acquire Jarred Kelenic in trade with Seattle Mariners
The Braves landed outfielder Jarred Kelenic from the Mariners just ahead of MLB's Winter Meetings, a move that could pay major dividends.
Grant McAuley
Oct 26, 20234 min read
MDJ: Brandon Gaudin reflects on first year behind mic for Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves television broadcaster Brandon Gaudin is living the dream calling games for the team he grew up on.
Grant McAuley
Oct 13, 20235 min read
MDJ: Alex Anthopoulos starting to answer questions for 2024 Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos found himself searching for answers after his club was once again eliminated in the NLDS.
Grant McAuley
Oct 8, 20235 min read
MDJ: Austin Riley on Path to Join All-Time Great Braves
Austin Riley's heroics in Game 2 of the NLDS underscore the fact that we may be watching one of the great Atlanta Braves enter his prime.
Grant McAuley
Sep 27, 20234 min read
MDJ: Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson 'grateful' in return to Truist Park
Back at Truist Park for the first time since joining his new team, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson said it felt good to be back home.
Grant McAuley
Sep 17, 20234 min read
MDJ: October veteran A.J. Minter more important than ever to Atlanta Braves' postseason success
A.J. Minter has played a big role in the Atlanta Braves' postseason success over the years. The veteran lefty is ready to do it again.
Grant McAuley
Aug 17, 20237 min read
MDJ: Tom Glavine, John Smoltz still inextricably linked with Atlanta Braves
For over three decades, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz have been teammates. Their playing days done, the tradition continues in broadcasting.
Grant McAuley
Jul 25, 20233 min read
MDJ: Michael Harris II working for big follow-up in Year 2 for Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II is working hard to prove his Rookie of the Year season in 2023 is just the beginning for this talented center fielder.
Grant McAuley
Jul 11, 20235 min read
MDJ: Even Atlanta Braves teammates must marvel at Ronald Acuña's immense talents
Ronald Acuña Jr. is a rare blend of power and speed. In 2023, he is on track to do things few, if any, players have been able to accomplish.
Grant McAuley
Jul 9, 20235 min read
MDJ: Forty years later, Atlanta Braves' great Dale Murphy reflects on MVP seasons
Atlanta Braves great Dale Murphy won his second MVP Award 40 years ago. Grant McAuley caught up with Murphy to reflect on his lasting legacy
Grant McAuley
Jun 22, 20235 min read
Atlanta Braves’ winning culture key to their success
While the Braves built a contender on the field, they believe the culture in the clubhouse is what helps them maintain those winning ways.
Grant McAuley
Jun 19, 20233 min read
MDJ: Lineup adjustment could make Atlanta Braves even more powerful
A change in the Atlanta Braves lineup could unlock even more production from an already powerful group. Grant McAuley examines the change.
Grant McAuley
Feb 20, 20235 min read
Braves Spring Training Notebook: Position players arrive in camp
The Atlanta Braves welcomed their full squad to camp with all positions players reporting. Grant McAuley runs down the news of the day.
Grant McAuley
Feb 19, 20234 min read
Braves Spring Training Notebook: Murphy impresses in early work
NORTH PORT, FL -- After a somewhat surprising acquisition over the winter, the Atlanta Braves are excited to see gold glover Sean Murphy...
Grant McAuley
Feb 18, 20233 min read
Braves Spring Training Notebook: Pitchers already on the clock
NORTH PORT, FL -- Another day's work is in the books for the Atlanta Braves, who are now just a week away from beginning their exhibition...
Grant McAuley
Feb 16, 20233 min read
Braves Spring Training Notebook: First workout in the books
The Atlanta Braves held their first official workout of the spring on Thursday. Grant McAuley was in North Port to track the action.
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