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As the Atlanta Braves put the finishing touches on a challenging 2025 season, how much impact will performance in the month of September influence their winter plans? Grant McAuley dives into that and sizes up some of the top performances for Atlanta down the stretch. In what can only be described as important offseason for Alex Anthopoulos, you'll hear from the Atlanta GM on a variety of topics. Plus, what should Atlanta be shopping for this winter to complete a revamped pitching staff? And is Raisel Iglesias making a case to return in 2026? You'll also hear from third baseman Austin Riley, who discusses the severity of his injury and surgery, disappointment of the 2025 performance, and what he needs to do to get back to his slugging ways. And Drake Baldwin's chase for Rookie of the Year may not feel like a sure thing, but recent history suggests the young catcher's chances are better than you might realize. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on the weekend throughout baseball season