{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves","slug":"locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948","podcast_index_feed_id":526948,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/A8cRG01Y","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-braves/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/81f61e14-13a6-4a69-aeac-c24e31303b02/0b3aa18b-3c59-4aa7-a7ba-912221df75c6/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551728439466-dq1wk62fr24-174781f265bb26df81f4bf7a219c76aa-2flocked-on-braves-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Braves podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Jake Mastroianni, the Locked On Braves podcast provides your daily Braves fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Braves franchise. Locked On Braves takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Braves locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Braves podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T02:18:08.502486+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948"},"episode":{"title":"Are the Atlanta Braves Bad NOW Or Simply Going Through a Rough Patch?","slug":"are-the-atlanta-braves-bad-now-or-simply-going-through-a-rough-patch","published_at":"2026-06-18T17:33:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/are-the-atlanta-braves-bad-now-or-simply-going-through-a-rough-patch","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-braves/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/fa8ba5/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/81f61e14-13a6-4a69-aeac-c24e31303b02/episodes/bd70e607-7d25-450b-9d19-d14f9ce68877/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=81f61e14-13a6-4a69-aeac-c24e31303b02&awEpisodeId=bd70e607-7d25-450b-9d19-d14f9ce68877&feed=A8cRG01Y","summary":"Atlanta Braves’ midseason slide raises questions—are injuries and slumping stars exposing real weaknesses, or is this just a rough patch before another turnaround? Jake Mastroianni breaks down the Braves’ recent 1-6 stretch against underperforming teams, scrutinizing lackluster offensive numbers from key players like Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, and the ongoing absence of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II. The struggles on the mound and depth players like Mauricio Dubón and Jorge Mateo being pressed into star roles push the Braves’ true potential into sharp focus. Key talking points include whether Alex Anthopoulos must make bold roster moves before the trade deadline, bullpen management missteps, and how the Braves matchup against red-hot National League contenders like the Brewers and Dodgers. Jake Mastroianni addresses fan anxieties, the impact of injuries, and what needs to change for Atlanta to reclaim its contender status and spark a postseason run.","meta_description":"Atlanta Braves’ midseason slide raises questions—are injuries and slumping stars exposing real weaknesses, or is this just a rough patch before another tu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1992,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/episodes/are-the-atlanta-braves-bad-now-or-simply-going-through-a-rough-patch/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/are-the-atlanta-braves-bad-now-or-simply-going-through-a-rough-patch.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}