Batter Up

Caleb and Joe are back this week on Batter Up to discuss the Braves current winning streak and how the team is coming together after months of disarray. The guys look at Michael Harris' impact on the team and if he and Spencer Strider will remain in their current roles. Finally the guys talk playoffs and where the Braves stand.     Intro and Braves winning streak : 0-7:06 Ronald Acuna he...

In today's episode of From the Diamond, Grant and Cory recap the Braves road trip, Max Fried's sensational start from Friday, Spencer Strider's two starts, and show love to Kyle Wright, William Contreras, and Kyle Wright. Then we get into 3-Up, 3-Down (There is a new wrinkle in the Pham vs. Pederson story), before giving your their reports of the AL and NL standings in Around the League. Finally t...

Caleb and Joe are back this week on Batter up to look at another inconsistent week for the Braves. The guys discuss how unreliable the bullpen has become and what's the best use for Spencer Strider. The guys also debate the best way for William Contreras to be used as an every day player. Finally the guys have a reality check if the Braves only option to reach the playoffs is by winning the divisi...

In today's episode, Grant and Cory react to the news that Spencer Strider will get the start in Arizona, the emergence of Michael Harris, and some news on the injuries of Mike Soroka and Ronald Acuña Jr. Then we get into 3-Up, 3-Down, before taking a look Around the Big Leagues, and wrapping the show up with a look at the week ahead for the Braves.

In this episode of 'From the Diamond" Grant and Cory talk about Atlanta's road trip against the Brewers and the Marlins, Ronald Acuña's dynamic return, and is it time to move Matt Olson out of the No.2 spot in the batting lineup? Next, its a look at the biggest/craziest stories in the league with 3-up, 3-down. The final hour the guys take a look at the around the AL and NL, noting the Yanke...

The Batter Up guys are back this week frustrated about the recent streaming schedule brought to the Braves. Caleb and Joe debate if Apple Tv+, Peacock, ESPN+ should be able to have exclusive rights to a game when fans pay for cable subscriptions.

Caleb and Joe are back this week on Batter Up immediately following the Braves tough loss in extra innings to the Brewers. Joe sees the game as a microcosm of the Braves season where everything seems upbeat until it doesn't. The guys look at Ronald Acuna's impact and how the Braves should handle him given injuries. They also debate whether Spencer Strider is in the role best suited for him. Finall...

In today's episode Grant and Cory look at the Braves comeback wins during the week, talk about the Acuna injury, and the pitchers starting to heat up. Next its a look at six of the biggest/funniest stories across the MLB(Woodward vs Boone, Bryce Harper Injury, Reid Detmers' No-Hitter, and more). Then we take a look at each division in the AL and NL, before wrapping up the show looking ahead to the...

The Batter Up guys discuss the Braves lackluster play to this point this season and how the team has yet to have a major moment that springs them into winning

The Batter Up guys discuss Kyle Wright's latest start and whether there should be concerns moving forward. Caleb and Joe debate whether Wright's growth matters when the Braves need wins.

Joe allows Caleb to gloat on his preseason prediction that Spencer Strider would be successful this season. The guys look how Strider could be used in the near future and long term.

The Batter up guys discuss Ronald Acuna Jr.'s latest injury and how it stems from his love of the game and want to play no matter what. Caleb and Joe also take a look at how the loss of catcher Manny Pina could help William Contreras

Joe and Caleb are back this week to talk about how the Braves are playing very lackluster to this point of the season. The guys discuss how there's been no season defining moment so far while also taking a look at how injuries and pitching struggles have effected things so far. 0-7:34 Overview of season thus far  7:34-16:37 Kyle Wright: any worries? 16:37-23:06 Kudos to Ian Anderson and Charl...

Caleb and Joe break down how inconsistent the Braves have been as of late on this week's episode. The guys take a look at both the lineup and the rotation to parse through the good and bad. Cautious optimism seems to be the takeaway for the foreseeable future as Caleb and Joe discuss how almost every fan's opinion about this team through 27 games is likely correct all at the same time.

Joe and Caleb talk about the impact Ronald Acuña will have when he returns to the lineup. The guys discuss how Acuña can change more than just the Braves lineup. 

The guys on Batter Up discuss how through a bad situation, the Braves might come out better with Eddie Rosario on the IL. The Braves have multiple options to fill the open OF position with likely candidate being Travis Demeritte, although Michael Harris II is still an option.

The Batter Up guys take a look at MLB delaying rosters only allowing 13 pitchers until the end of May. Joe and Caleb also look at the recent critique of baseballs being used and how it's affecting the game. They also discuss Austin Riley's early MVP candidacy.  

Joe and Caleb discuss on Batter Up the struggles the Braves are having and how near impossible it will be for GM Alex Anthopolous to replicate his success at the trade deadline from last year to this year. The guys also bat around the idea that the NL East won't be as bad as it was in 2021.

Caleb and Joe are back this week on Batter Up discussing the latest struggles for the Braves, which are pretty much everywhere. The guys put in perspective the difference from last season to this season and how GM Alex Anthopolous will have a tougher time pulling off a trade deadline miracle. Caleb and Joe do a health check on the rotation as well as look at how some MLB rule changes will effect t...

Joe and Caleb look at Ronald Acuna Jr.'s first game action since tearing his ACL last season. The guys discuss reasons not to rush the star outfielder and what is realistic to expect when he returns.

The guys on Batter Up look at the recent struggles of Eddie Rosario and Alex Dickerson. Both have struggled at the plate with Rosario also committing awful errors in the field. Caleb wonders if maybe there is an option within the Braves franchise not named Ronald Acuna.

Caleb and Joe take a look at the idea of how to critique Braves Manager Brian Snitker. Many look at Snitker as untouchable because he won a World Series, but this is a new year and every game matters...right?

Joe and Caleb are back this week to talk about Max Fried's most recent dominant start and whether it's an outlier. The guys also look at the end of the road for Sean Newcomb and Huascar Ynoa getting some time to figure himself out. With the struggles in the outfield the guys debate what can be done sooner than later. Lastly, the guys talk how to manage expectations early in the season but still cr...

Caleb and Joe are back with a Batter Up shorty to talk about MLB's new PitchCom. Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is against the new technology based on where he believes it takes the game. The guys debate if PitchCom is here to stay or just a fad.