# @lockedonbraves on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=iwbaGXlPtXM - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69055900-lockedonbraves-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1fab7191dc.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-08-15T14:00:06.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Locked On Braves (@lockedonbraves) — https://gondola.cc/lockedonbraves ## Caption Alex Anthopoulos faces scrutiny after a quiet trade deadline, but are the Atlanta Braves’ underrated acquisitions already reshaping the season? Tyler Mahle, Lane Thomas, and Brent Suter have each delivered in key moments, while debate swirls over the decision not to land a postseason-caliber No. 2 starter. Can the current rotation, featuring Chris Sale, Mahle, and Martín Pérez, anchor a successful playoff run? Jake Mastroianni tackles fan questions on the sustainability of the Braves’ offense against elite pitching, future outfield prospects, and Matt Olson’s return to power. The episode covers roster construction philosophy, the importance of team speed for October, and the ongoing battle with pitcher injuries in modern baseball. Unpacking the strategy behind Atlanta’s prospect pipeline and veteran acquisitions, Jake Mastroianni asks: is Anthopoulos building a long-term contender, or are the Braves missing their window to win now? Photo Credit: Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-braves/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Braves #AtlantaBraves #mlb Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. Stance Check out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com. Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. Dose Daily Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Clutch Parlays Go to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) ## Stats - **Views:** 1,850 - **Likes:** 88 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 75 ## Tags mlb, atlantabraves, braves --- Copyright (c) Gondola