Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves

We cover a variety of topics on today's mailbag podcast, including the plan for Vaughn Grissom and what that means for Dansby Swanson. What does the catching depth look like and how should the Atlanta Braves construct the lineup. Plus, we preview Friday night's matchup between Yu Darvish and Max Fried. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After getting just 1 at-bat in 16 days, Orlando Arcia gets a chance in the starting lineup and comes up huge for the Atlanta Braves with a walk-off home run. Ian Anderson had another solid start and handed it over to a Braves bullpen that has been outstanding all year. There was also some big injury news on Wednesday in regards to Ronald Acuna Jr. and Manny Pina. Now the Padres come into town -- we'll preview that series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Braves staged their first walk-off win of the season, stunning the Boston Red Sox on a game-winning, two-run homer from Orlando Arcia. Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves discuss the big win, Arcia's great game, more solid work from the bullpen, and a blown call that actually helped Atlanta for once. They'll also preview the weekend series with the San Diego Padres. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you’ll know when we drop a new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walks continue to be a problem for the Atlanta Braves pitching staff, and that's what doomed Kyle Wright in that second inning on Tuesday in their 9-4 loss to the Red Sox. Ronald Acuna Jr. had another big day getting on base three times and also made several great running catches in the outfield. Ian Anderson will try to continue his recent success on Wednesday to help the Braves earn a two-game split against Boston. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was the first real rough outing for Kyle Wright, who was tagged for six runs in the second inning as the Atlanta Braves fell to the Boston Red Sox by a 9-4 score on Tuesday night at Truist Park. Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves break down Wright's night, Boston's surprising offensive outburst, and a setback for Atlanta's chances at reaching .500 on the season as well as a preview of Game 2. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you’ll know when we drop a new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Braves got a big series win over the Milwaukee Brewers led by Ronald Acuna Jr., some great pitching, and amazing defense. Charlie Morton had another encouraging start as he looks to get on track, while Marcell Ozuna continues to struggle in the middle of the lineup. Michael Harris continues to get on base at Mississippi and Drew Waters makes his return to Gwinnett in dramatic fashion. Plus, a preview of the Braves' upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ronald Acuña Jr. was at it again on Saturday. His home run and a dominant performance from Max Fried helped send the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park. Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves discuss a great all-around win for Atlanta, Acuña's surge at the plate, Fried's continued dominance, and all the breaks and plays that went the Braves' way to even up this series. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you’ll know when we drop a new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite Ronald Acuña's first home run of the season and a stellar relief stint from Spencer Strider, the Atlanta Braves ended up on the wrong side of a 6-3 score against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night at Truist Park. Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves break down the highs and lows, including Acuña's power display, Strider's dominance, and a forgettable sixth inning that sunk Atlanta's hopes for good. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you’ll know when we drop a new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this mailbag episode, we answer your questions on the Atlanta Braves about Dansby Swanson, Charlie Morton, and why Brian Snitker doesn't argue more. Also, we dive into the reason baseballs aren't traveling as far and if that could change the year. Finally, we wrap up the show previewing the weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers, including a huge pitching matchup involving the 2021 NL Cy Young winner. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Blue Nile This Mother’s Day give mom something she’ll treasure forever with fine jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKEDON SPORTS listeners get $50 off $500. Use code LOCKEDON at checkout. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Braves offense finally broke out with a 7-run sixth inning led by a huge walk from Travis d'Arnaud and big 2-RBI double by Adam Duvall. Ian Anderson had another solid start on the mound but still has room for improvement. Braves come home for a difficult homestand against some really good teams. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Blue Nile This Mother’s Day give mom something she’ll treasure forever with fine jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKEDON SPORTS listeners get $50 off $500. Use code LOCKEDON at checkout. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were some real positives for key players of the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, including Ronald Acuna Jr., Matt Olson, and Charlie Morton. But there were certainly some negatives as well as the Braves drop the double-header. The Braves still have a chance to earn a split against the Mets if the offense can get going on Wednesday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Blue Nile This Mother’s Day give mom something she’ll treasure forever with fine jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKEDON SPORTS listeners get $50 off $500. Use code LOCKEDON at checkout. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Braves suffered through not one but two losses on Tuesday at Citi Field. Charlie Morton was undone by some plays behind him as the Mets took Game 1 by a 5-4 score, overcoming a three-run homer from Matt Olson. Despite a good performance from Kyle Wright, Atlanta's offense again went quiet in a 3-0 loss to Carlos Carrasco in the night cap. Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves discuss the losses, the Braves' woes with runners on, and if there's any cause for alarm as the club slinks to 11-15 on the season. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you’ll know when we drop a new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the biggest game of the year for the Atlanta Braves, they get a huge pitching performance from Max Fried and some clutch hitting by Travis d'Arnaud to beat the New York Mets 5-2. Dansby Swanson had a huge at-bat in the game as well that helped spark the comeback. Collin McHugh had his biggest moment as a Brave bailing out Tyler Matzek. The Braves are set up well for the double-header on Tuesday with Charlie Morton and Kyle Wright on the mound. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Blue Nile This Mother’s Day give mom something she’ll treasure forever with fine jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKEDON SPORTS listeners get $50 off $500. Use code LOCKEDON at checkout. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Fried fired six strong innings and the Braves offense came to life late to rally past the Mets by a 5-2 score on Monday, taking the opener of a 4-game series at Citi Field from the first place club in the NL East. Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves discuss Fried's performance, Travis d'Arnaud's big night, and the golden opportunity Atlanta now has to make a statement in New York. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to enable notifications, so you’ll know when we drop a new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about the best and worst of the weekend for the Atlanta Braves, including a continued slump for Matt Olson. Our weekly farm report includes a monster week from top prospect Michael Harris, and a strikeout machine in Royber Salinas. Also, we preview the upcoming four-game series against the New York Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices