Middays With Rick & John

The latest MLB.com power rankings were released Thursday morning, and they are a bit puzzling to say the least. The main reason being that Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried is not included. In Max Fried's last six starts, he's gone at least six innings in five of them, including two where he went seven innings, and two complete games. Four of those were also quality starts. This is not to take anything away from most of the ten players on the list, including fellow Atlanta Brave Chris Sale, but of all ten pitchers on the most recent list of power rankings, only two of those pitchers have as many as one complete game this season and they were both last month. Aren't power rankings supposed to be somewhat of a "real-time" list? It does get adjusted weekly, no? After all, Paul Skenes made the list and has only three starts to his major league career. Given two complete games by Max Fried, and one of them being this week, I', starting to think that maybe the MLB power rankers are on somewhat of a delay. Andy Bunke

Thursday's FULL SHOW - May 23, 2024

In hour 1 Andy and Randy are coming to you from Breaker Breaker on the Beltline as they celebrate the 5-year anniversary of "The Midday Show with Andy and Randy". Max Fried dazzles again, this time vs the Cubs, and Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals does not disappoint.

In hour 2 Andy and Randy get in to an NFL No Huddle as the 5-year anniversary party continues from  Breaker Breaker: Did Dak Prescott really say he doesn't care about the money? And in The Backpage: The Women ae expanding, but need to get out of their own way.

In hour 3 the party continues as Andy and Randy talk to 92.9 The Game Falcons insider Joe Patrick as he joins them at Breaker Breaker, and a great ASK ME ANYTHING to wrap up the anniversary party.

Wednesday’s full show – May 22, 2024

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the Celtics stealing game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at home over the Pacers, the Braves lack of clutch in yesterday’s loss, Atlanta United’s penalty shootout win, and the possible closing of Red Lobster.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy speak about the Falcons all still getting to know each other, how big a lead the Phillies would need to reach for it to get concerning, and Backpage with Beau.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy discuss the lack of Braves offense taking the joy out of watching the team right now, if we could be losing Inside the NBA for good, and the AMA.

Andy, Randy, and Abe chat about their desire to own a sports franchise and general thoughts of the city of Los Angeles.

Ask Me Anything and takeaways of the day featuring Andy, Randy, Beau, and Abe.

Andy and Randy discuss the NBA rights seemingly going to NBC Universal, but how many fans still want to find a way for the Inside the NBA group to still have shows.

Andy and Randy chat about the let-down on offense up and down the lineup and how tough the Braves are to watch right now.

Andy and Randy visit the Backpage with Beau Johnson

Andy and Randy wonder if the Braves could chase down the Phillies the way they chased down the Mets a few years ago.

Andy and Randy discuss the Falcons OTA’s and practices and how there are multiple new pieces like a QB, head coach, and they’re all still learning each other.

Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger Atlanta sports stories including the Braves being hitless with RISP and Atlanta United advancing in PK’s to the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup.

Andy and Randy talk about Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals going to overtime and the Celtics winning as the Pacers blew it at the end of regulation.

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Tuesday's FULL SHOW - May 21, 2024