The Atlanta Braves took a significant step toward turning their season around by sweeping the New York Mets only to stumble in a series loss to the Miami Marlins over the weekend and receive crushing injury news on ace Chris Sale.

With another showdown with the Mets beginning Monday and a series with the Philadelphia Phillies to follow, can the Braves rise to the occasion? Grant McAuley discusses the week that was and the pivotal week ahead, Sale’s injury prognosis, and where the rotation goes from here. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s transcendent play has not been enough to spark an Atlanta lineup with too many holes. Can Jurickson Profar’s return help turn things around?

The Braves bullpen is still a work in progress, but has been through its fair share of challenges in 2025. Relievers Pierce Johnson and Dylan Dodd share some insights in this week’s conversations from the clubhouse. 

We’ll also take a trip around the big leagues to cover some heat between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Chris Cotillo of MassLive joins to unpack the saga which led the Red Sox to trade slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Are the Atlanta Braves on the brink? The next week could seal their fate

Ryan Lavoie, Tom Peavy, Brooks Childress and JJ Jackson talk Auburn football recruiting cycle changes, update you on the Atlanta Braves and give our Best and Worst moments of the weekend. 

Enjoy this Tuesday edition of SportsCall!!!

0:59 - Show Open
24:33 - Jason Caldwell Interview
48:06 - Hour 2 Open
48:32 - Birthdays in Sports
1:04:15 - Auburn Football Recruiting
1:27:27 - Phone Calls
1:35:28 - Hour 3 Open
1:35:48 - Atlanta Braves Update
1:47:25 - Phone Calls
2:00:45 - Best/Worst of the Weekend
2:16:47 - Nightly TV Guide

SportsCall 6.24.25

Let’s Do That Sports! This week we catch up on the current news in the sports world.

Available now wherever you listen to your podcast.

Let's Do That Sports - Who's Getting Traded Now!

Comedian Max Castillo sits down to learn a little about the Mouth from the South, Ted Turner. 

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Ryan Lavoie, JJ Jackson, Brooks Childress, and Jac Myrick discuss Auburn Football landing a 4 Star commit, recap round 1 of the NBA Draft, and our thoughts on the MLB Home Run Derby! Enjoy!

Hour 1:
1:09 - Intro
6:20 - Auburn Football lands a 4 star
31:18 - Birthdays in Sports
41:41 - One Team Athletes

Hour 2:
50:52 - NBA Draft Round 1 Recap
1:10:00 - Atlanta Braves

Hour 3:
1:37:58 - NBA Draft Round 2 Preview
2:02:31 - CFB Conferences
2:17:28 - Nightly TV Guide

SportsCall 6.26.25

Ryan Lavoie, JJ Jackson, and Brooks Childress live from Waldo’s Chicken & Beer recap the NBA Draft, talk with former Auburn Basketball’s Chris Moore, and look at SEC Football projections! Enjoy!

Hour 1:
1:03 - Intro
5:25 - Johni Broome Drafted
15:58 - Interview w/Chris Moore
32:55 - Birthdays in Sports

Hour 2:
49:28 - Auburn & SEC Football Projections

Hour 3:
1:33:53 - Atlanta Braves
1:47:15 - Auburn MBB Players signings
1:53:37 - Phone Call
2:01:56 - What to Watch for Over the Weekend

SportsCall 6.27.25

Jonathan Adam, Adoption Advocate, talks Atlanta Braves and Third Culture.

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The Atlanta Braves passed the mathematical halfway point over the weekend, but it was in the midst of yet another winnable series slipping through their collective fingers.

Grant McAuley discusses the biggest stories and headlines from the week that was for the Braves, a week that saw them lose the momentum they'd worked so hard to build with head-to-head success against the formerly first place New York Mets by losing series to the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies. The offensive woes continue to plague the club, while both the starting rotation and bullpen are under more stress than ever to keep the Braves in games.

Now seven games under .500 and staring at major deficits in both the division and Wild Card races, the Braves will attempt to make the most of their final two weeks before the All-Star break as they face the Los Angeles Angles, Baltimore Orioles, Athletics, and St. Louis Cardinals over the next 12 games. That stretch could ultimately determine what Atlanta's strategy will be for the trade deadline, because failing to win consistently may mean there's no point in bringing in reinforcements this season.

Brad Rowland of Hammer Territory joins the show to discuss the Braves at the halfway marker, the loss of Chris Sale, the lost seasons thus far for Michael Harris and Ozzie Albies, and what needs to happen in July to allow Atlanta to pull the nose up on its season. Hear that discussion beginning at 29:20.

In the trip around the big leagues, we cover the loss of Dave Parker, the field for the Home Run Derby, Ketel Marte's unfortunate trip to Chicago, and hear the voice of the Pitchcom device courtesy of SNY. And Sam Blum of The Athletic joins to preview the Angels and Braves series that begins on Tuesday. Hear that at 57:58.

From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Half way home, Atlanta Braves still struggling to build momentum

Ryan Lavoie, Tom Peavy, JJ Jackson, and Jac Myrick talk about the play of the Braves, give their hot seats for Big 10 football, and a Wacky Wednesday segment!

Hour 1:
1:12 - Intro
4:17 - Atlanta Braves
18:30 - Phone Call
30:28 - Birthdays in Sports
35:59 - Auburn Football Recruiting

Hour 2:
49:48 - Big 10 Coaching Hot Seats

Hour 3:
1:35:59 - Wacky Wednesday
2:15:54 - Nightly TV Guide

SportsCall 7.9.25

Ryan Lavoie, Brooks Childress and JJ Jackson talk about golf in Alabama, the Braves, and Big 12 coaches on the hot seat! 

1st Hour: 
1:07 - Show Open 
4:57 - Phone Call 
26:58 - Bryan Matthews Call 

2nd Hour: 
52:02 - Golf in Alabama 
1:04:36 - Braves 
1:20:28 - Big 12 Hot Seat 

3rd Hour: 
1:35:42 - Big 12 Hot Seat 
2:13:35 - Nightly Tv Guide 

SportsCall 7.10.25

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