Dylan Mathews

Atlanta

The Game Host, Producer and Reporter at WZGC-FM (Atlanta, GA)

Host, Reporter, & Producer on @929TheGame & Aspiring to be the best Mario Kart player in the world

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Grant McAuley believes Braves best days are ahead of them

1 week ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

After getting over the .500 mark the Atlanta Braves are back under .500 after losing six of their last eight games, but despite Atlanta's recent struggles our very own Braves insider, reporter, and Host of From The Diamond Grant McAuley joined The Morning Shift earlier today and explained why he believes the Braves' best days are still ahead of them. "June has always been a good month for them historically.
Kyle Pitts' Falcons' OTAs no-show bigger deal than Kirk Cousins absence

1 week ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

There were a few headlines to come out of the first day of voluntary OTAs for the Atlanta Falcons. One of those headlines was made a big deal by some local and national media, and that was the fact that Falcons' backup quarterback Kirk Cousins was not present at something that is purely voluntary. However, one absence did come as a surprise, and that was the absence of tight end Kyle Pitts.
Braves must win Phillies series if they think they're playoff team

1 week ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

After losing two out of three in their series against the San Diego Padres over the weekend, the Atlanta Braves find themselves back under .500 after losing four of their last five games, and earlier today The Morning Shift explained why the Braves need to win their their three game series starting tonight against the Philadelphia Phillies if they truly consider themselves a playoff team.
Braves' "methodical" rehab for Ronald AcuĂ±a Jr. will reap immediate on-field rewards

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

Atlanta Braves' star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. tore his ACL the first time on July 20th, 2021, and Acuña Jr. returned to the Braves on April 28th 2022, that's less than nine months. Now, everyone's body is different but for most athletes it takes them nine to 12 months to get back from an ACL tear, and he came back in a little less than nine.
Jeff Ulbrich more focused on stopping pass than stopping run

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

For the longest time it seemed like NFL defensive coordinators' priority was always stopping the run first, and then stopping the pass. However, over the past few years as the NFL, quarterbacks, and offensive coordinators have evolved the passing game has become the most important thing for defenses and defensive coordinators to stop. Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich talked about that yesterday during his media availability yesterday. "My focus is primarily stopping the pass.
Spencer Strider's return was disappointing, but shouldn't raise concerns

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

Spencer Strider, the Atlanta Braves' young star right-handed power pitcher faced the Washington Nationals Tuesday night in what was his first start since he went on the injured list on April 21 with a strained right hamstring. Strider struggled, completing just 4 ⅓ innings, giving up four runs on six hits, including a home run, throwing 75 pitches in his second start of the season.
Michael Penix Jr. needs his Year 2 to be similar to Jared Goff's

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

There have been some great seasons had by quarterbacks going into their second year of their careers, but a lot of those got to start for the entirety of their rookie year as well. Michael Penix's sutuation is a little bit different. After only starting three games last season this is technically Penix's second season, but as far as playing time goes this is almost an extension of his rookie year.
Drake Baldwin may be Braves' DH in 2026 if they don't re-sign Marcell Ozuna

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

Drake Baldwin has done nothing but impress in his rookie season. After going 3-for-4 yesterday, including an RBI single, in the Atlanta Braves' series finale with the Washington Nationals yesterday Drake raised his team-best average to .360 and raised his team-best OPS to .980. The Braves' rookie catcher leads all major-league rookies (minimum 30 plate appearances) in those categories, along with on-base percentage (.407) and slugging percentage (.573).
NFL did Falcons no favors with schedule they gave them

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

The Atlanta Falcons' full 2025-26 regular season schedule is here, and while it's great the Falcons will have at least five prime time games this season there are some unfortunate things the Falcons will have to endure when it comes to travel, quick turnarounds, and an early bye week, so earlier today The Morning Shift explained why the NFL did the Falcons no favors when they made their schedule.
Braves have been playing good baseball for a while, they just started slow

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Dylan Mathews

After erasing an early 2-0 deficit and beating the Washington Nationals 5-2 last night the Atlanta Braves are 21-21, and at .500 for the first time this season after starting 0-7 and being 5-13 at one point in the season as well. However, the Braves didn't just start playing well recently, but their record is just now starting to reflect how well they've been playing, and The Morning Shift talked about that earlier today.