{"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: Should Austin Riley Be Benched?","slug":"atlanta-braves-mailbag-should-austin-riley-be-benched","published_at":"2026-06-05T16:59:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/atlanta-braves-mailbag-should-austin-riley-be-benched","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/a7e66774-1f99-4e74-bcad-f84d009a20ce/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=81f61e14-13a6-4a69-aeac-c24e31303b02&awEpisodeId=a7e66774-1f99-4e74-bcad-f84d009a20ce&feed=A8cRG01Y","summary":"Atlanta Braves face tough questions as Austin Riley’s struggles reach a breaking point—should manager Walt Weiss finally bench him? Jake Mastroianni unpacks Riley’s dramatic three-year decline, the impact on Braves’ lineup construction, and the organization’s options as the postseason approaches. Defensive metrics, strikeout rates, and potential replacements like Mauricio Dubón and Jorge Mateo take center stage as listeners weigh in on the third base conundrum. Trade rumors and future strategy dominate the rest of the mailbag, with hot topics including Sean Murphy’s injury impact, whether to pursue a top starter like Logan Webb or Tarik Skubal, and contract extension scenarios for key depth pieces. Insights into pitching prospects, the Braves’ draft strategy, and the team’s ongoing sweep struggles round out a packed episode. Will Alex Anthopoulos make a bold move to bolster Atlanta’s World Series hopes?","meta_description":"Atlanta Braves face tough questions as Austin Riley’s struggles reach a breaking point—should manager Walt Weiss finally bench him? Jake Mastroianni unpac…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1784,"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-should-austin-riley-be-benched/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-should-austin-riley-be-benched.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}