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Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves

Locked On Podcast Network, Grant McAuley, Jake Mastroianni

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.

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  • Thursday · 35 min

    Updated Top 30 Prospects List Shows Why Braves Have A Top Farm System Again

    Atlanta Braves’ farm system surges back to elite status as rising stars like Eric Hartman and AJ Gracia headline the Battery Power Top 30 Prospects list. Can this impressive wave of talent fuel the next championship run? Jake Mastroianni and Gaurav spotlight Hartman’s meteoric rise—drawing comparisons to Ronald Acuña Jr.—and break down how new draft picks and international signings are reshaping the future at Truist Park. Key topics include top prospect risers, the influx of high-upside interna

  • Wednesday · 32 min

    Alex Anthopoulos Has Become Too Conservative as Atlanta Braves’ GM

    Atlanta Braves fans grow restless as Alex Anthopoulos resists bold trade deadline moves—has Atlanta’s GM become too conservative for World Series contention? Jake Mastroianni breaks down Anthopoulos’ cautious approach, spotlighting the failure to land a top-tier postseason starter despite competitors like the Dodgers and Cubs strengthening their rotations. The episode questions Anthopoulos’ refusal to pay market value for impactful arms and explores the risk of missing golden opportunities while

  • Tuesday · 31 min

    Atlanta Braves Hold On to High-Value Prospects at Trade Deadline

    Atlanta Braves resist major trades at the deadline, prioritizing their high-upside prospect core over short-term fixes. Did they miss a golden opportunity, or is the farm system about to unleash its next wave of Major League talent? Jake Mastroianni and prospect analyst Gaurav spotlight top names like Cam Caminiti, Conor Essenberg, and Ethan Bagwell after dominant outings, and break down the latest prospect promotions to keep an eye on. The conversation covers underwhelming trade additions, int

  • Monday · 34 min

    Trade Deadline: Did the Atlanta Braves Do Enough?

    Atlanta Braves fans left frustrated as Alex Anthopoulos fails to land a true postseason ace at the MLB trade deadline. Despite adding Lane Thomas, Tyler Mahle, and Brent Suter, the Braves’ biggest holes—most notably a crucial SP2 for playoff contention—remain unaddressed. Are these bargain moves enough to keep Atlanta in the World Series conversation, or did rival NL teams make the real difference-makers? Jake Mastroianni dissects the Braves’ trade activity, compares their approach to the block

  • August 2 · 29 min

    The Atlanta Braves TRADE For Lane Thomas, Los Angeles Dodgers Get Tarik Skubal

    Atlanta Braves strike early at the MLB trade deadline, landing Lane Thomas to bolster their right-handed lineup—but will it be enough to keep pace with the star-packed Los Angeles Dodgers, who just added Tarik Skubal to an already lethal rotation? Jake Mastroianni weighs the impact of Thomas and Bailey Falter joining Atlanta, breaks down the cost in prospects, and debates the trade-offs between offensive upgrades and roster flexibility as the postseason race heats up. With Dodgers’ blockbuster

  • July 31 · 33 min

    Atlanta Braves MAILBAG: Are the Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals the Best Trade Fits?

    Atlanta Braves eye blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals—could Reid Detmers, Joe Adell, Michael Wacha, or Daniel Lynch be the missing pieces for a postseason run? Jake Mastroianni weighs the fit and price of potential trade targets, debating whether packaging top prospects like Owen Murphy or Alex Lodise is worth multi-year control of key arms. The conversation highlights Detmers’ breakout potential, Adell’s fit as a right-handed bat against lefties, and the Royal

  • July 30 · 33 min

    Is Trading for Tarik Skubal Worth It for Atlanta Braves?

    Atlanta Braves weigh blockbuster move for Tarik Skubal—could a rotation led by Chris Sale and Skubal make them World Series favorites? Jake Mastroianni explores whether the high cost and risk of acquiring the Detroit Tigers' ace is worth it, dissecting potential trade packages involving top prospects like Cam Caminiti, Eric Hartman, and Tate Southisene. With mounting pressure from rivals like the Dodgers, Phillies, and Yankees also targeting Skubal, is now the time for Alex Anthopoulos to go all

  • July 28 · 32 min

    Atlanta Braves Trade Partners: New York Mets and Oakland Athletics

    The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets haven’t hooked up in trades that often since they became division rivals in 1995, especially trades that don’t involve Kelly Johnson, but that might change at this year’s trade deadline as the Metropolitans have several interesting pieces that fit the Braves' needs.

  • July 27 · 31 min

    Atlanta Braves Shortstop Prospects on the Rise

    Atlanta Braves shortstop depth is suddenly surging as top prospects Tate Southisene, Alex Lodis, and Manuel Campos earn pivotal promotions. Can Atlanta’s farm system become “shortstop U,” and do these rising stars threaten Jim Jarvis’s future in the role? Jake Mastroianni and Gaurav break down the organization’s aggressive moves ahead of the trade deadline and what they signal for the Braves’ long-term infield outlook. Top prospect performances take center stage, featuring standout weeks from h

  • July 27 · 33 min

    The Atlanta Braves Suddenly Have Bullpen Issues

    Atlanta Braves' once-dominant bullpen faces sudden struggles as key relievers falter in July. Is bullpen help now a must at the trade deadline? Jake Mastroianni breaks down the concerning trends, including Raisel Iglesias and Dylan Lee’s regression, Tyler Kinley’s tough outings, and uncertainty surrounding Robert Suarez’s injury. With the Braves’ relief corps ranked 22nd in ERA for July and racking up blown saves, the question looms: should Alex Anthopoulos shift his trade priorities? Key segme