{"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":"2026-10-01T06:19:14.069576+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948"},"episode":{"title":"What is Holding the Atlanta Braves Back From Winning the World Series?","slug":"what-is-holding-the-atlanta-braves-back-from-winning-the-world-series","published_at":"2026-08-29T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/what-is-holding-the-atlanta-braves-back-from-winning-the-world-series","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/ab269352-b038-4325-90a7-b3978ef6d40f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=81f61e14-13a6-4a69-aeac-c24e31303b02&awEpisodeId=ab269352-b038-4325-90a7-b3978ef6d40f&feed=A8cRG01Y","summary":"Atlanta Braves’ inconsistent offense could be their Achilles’ heel, even as Chris Sale emerges as the team’s most crucial postseason weapon. Can this talented lineup finally find the consistency needed to make a deep run, or will their up-and-down bats and bullpen uncertainty haunt them in October? Jake Mastroianni analyzes what’s truly holding the Braves back from another World Series title, spotlighting Sale’s impact, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s real value, and why clutch timing and momentum matter as much as talent come playoff time. Key topics include the Braves’ offensive identity crisis, bullpen reliability concerns, and the strategic importance of resting stars like Sale before the postseason gauntlet. Plus, hear insights on defensive metrics, catching dynamics between Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin, and whether recent head-to-head records against winning teams predict postseason success. Braves fans, don’t miss this candid breakdown of Atlanta’s championship chances!","meta_description":"Atlanta Braves’ inconsistent offense could be their Achilles’ heel, even as Chris Sale emerges as the team’s most crucial postseason weapon. Can this tale…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1946,"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/what-is-holding-the-atlanta-braves-back-from-winning-the-world-series/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/what-is-holding-the-atlanta-braves-back-from-winning-the-world-series.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}