Atlanta Braves Suddenly One of Baseball's Best Teams Again

With a combination of pitching prowess and runs aplenty, the Atlanta Braves blitzed their way through the first three weeks of the 2026 season and find themselves with one of the best records in baseball. Grant McAuley breaks down some of the big trends, contributors and storylines as the Braves continue to stack series wins to open the season and the rest of the NL East flounders. You'll hear from right-hander Bryce Elder on his excellent run of starts, third baseman Austin Riley on his resurgence at the plate, and Atlanta manager Walt Weiss shares some insights from the recent home stand as well. Special guest Brandon Gaudin joins the show to discuss the launch of Braves Vision, the club's new television platform, the art of storytelling for the home crowd, and some observations from the team's hot start to the season as well. Catch From The Diamond every Sunday throughout baseball season on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Find more information at FromTheDiamond.com.