{"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’ Wild First Half EXPLAINED—CJ Nitkowski SHARES Exclusive Insights","slug":"atlanta-braves-wild-first-half-explained-cj-nitkowski-shares-exclusive-insights","published_at":"2026-07-14T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/atlanta-braves-wild-first-half-explained-cj-nitkowski-shares-exclusive-insights","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/e207f5f1-f9d5-4e18-9dd1-5a250c2682b6/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=81f61e14-13a6-4a69-aeac-c24e31303b02&awEpisodeId=e207f5f1-f9d5-4e18-9dd1-5a250c2682b6&feed=A8cRG01Y","summary":"Atlanta Braves battle inconsistency as pitching depth and bullpen management test their postseason potential. Can stars like Chris Sale and breakout moments from Jim Jarvis and Dominic Smith carry Atlanta through a turbulent second half? Jake Mastroianni is joined by Braves TV analyst C.J. Nitkowski to break down the first half’s rollercoaster ride, spotlighting Walt Weiss’s bullpen strategies, the impact of injuries to Raisel Iglesias and Ronald Acuña Jr., and Alex Anthopoulos’s aggressive roster shuffling. Debates center on starting rotation depth, the implications of rapid-fire call-ups for young arms like Owen Murphy, and favorite on-field highlights from an unpredictable season. Insightful analysis looks ahead to trade deadline needs and the challenges facing the Braves as they push to stay atop the NL East. Will Atlanta’s adjustments be enough to fuel another playoff run?","meta_description":"Atlanta Braves battle inconsistency as pitching depth and bullpen management test their postseason potential. Can stars like Chris Sale and breakout momen…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1963,"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-wild-first-half-explained-cj-nitkowski-shares-exclusive-insights/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-wild-first-half-explained-cj-nitkowski-shares-exclusive-insights.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}