A Great First Half for Atlanta Braves Torn Down By An Awful June

Atlanta Braves’ electric start fades after a brutal June slump. Can the lineup bounce back before the playoff race heats up? Jake Mastroianni recaps the Braves’ rollercoaster first half—highlighting Matt Olson’s All-Star caliber numbers, Michael Harris’ resurgence, and the stunning offensive collapse that saw Atlanta rank last in MLB for average, OPS, and home runs in June. Insights on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s critical absence, Drake Baldwin’s struggles, and a once-dominant rotation battered by inconsistency set the stage for concern. Key topics include bullpen heroes like Iggy and Dylan Lee, the impact of poor base running, and the pressure on players like Austin Riley and Ha-Seong Kim. Jake Mastroianni previews a make-or-break July and explores what must change—can returning stars and a revitalized order rescue Atlanta’s postseason hopes? Don’t miss this candid breakdown of the Atlanta Braves’ uphill battle to reclaim their NL East momentum.   Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea   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.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   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. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.