{"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":"Atlanta Braves MAILBAG: How Much Longer is the Leash for Ha-Seong Kim?","slug":"atlanta-braves-mailbag-how-much-longer-is-the-leash-for-ha-seong-kim","published_at":"2026-05-29T17:06:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/atlanta-braves-mailbag-how-much-longer-is-the-leash-for-ha-seong-kim","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/423561fe-0663-4975-bb0c-c838c045c21d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=81f61e14-13a6-4a69-aeac-c24e31303b02&awEpisodeId=423561fe-0663-4975-bb0c-c838c045c21d&feed=A8cRG01Y","summary":"Atlanta Braves face tough decisions as Ha-Seong Kim's struggles raise questions about his future as the everyday shortstop. Can Kim turn things around, or is a major lineup change on the horizon? Jake Mastroianni breaks down Kim's slow start, defensive woes, and the mounting pressure from hot-hitting alternatives like Mauricio Dubón and Jorge Mateo. With trade deadline chatter ramping up, possible targets such as Taylor Ward and Bryan Reynolds emerge as solutions to bolster the Braves' lineup. Key discussions include Austin Riley's concerning slump, the impact of losing his longtime hitting coach, and whether the Braves should pursue an elite bat to offset offensive downturns. Rotation concerns, bullpen usage, and potential trades for Aroldis Chapman or other lefty relievers also take center stage. As the Braves eye another NL East title, every roster move—and every at-bat—could make or break their postseason hopes.","meta_description":"Atlanta Braves face tough decisions as Ha-Seong Kim's struggles raise questions about his future as the everyday shortstop. Can Kim turn things around, or…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1966,"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/atlanta-braves-mailbag-how-much-longer-is-the-leash-for-ha-seong-kim/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/atlanta-braves-mailbag-how-much-longer-is-the-leash-for-ha-seong-kim.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}