Jake Mastroianni

Host of @LockedOn_Braves. Covering SEC for @CollegeBaseCNT. Listen to Locked on Braves:

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

I typically keep it all sports on here and don't get personal, but I've had so many people tell me how moved they were by my brother's funeral service that I feel the need to share in hopes that it might impact one of your lives for the better.

https://t.co/cEp8WupbxI

[LockedOn_Braves @LockedOn_Braves]

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

Can the Braves really land an elite shortstop this offseason? In this episode:

• Which top shortstops are truly available
• The real cost of an upgrade
• Who actually makes sense for Atlanta

Listen to the latest episode of Locked On Braves now!

[LockedOn_Braves @LockedOn_Braves]

What's your favorite (realistic) shortstop trade target for the Braves?

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@BravesStats @HouseHankBuilt

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@calfenn_ @BlueBirdTerr @RickyRo24 Yea, I love that response, and it's part of what I've been saying for years.... "PLAY THE GAME!" The Brewers know how to play the game. It doesn't feel like the Braves always do. Goes with something else we've talked about a lot -- having a high baseball IQ.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Dubón is the best free agent SS on the market this offseason. Kim is even among those listed as "best of the rest." It's a shallow market again. Braves might have to overpay just to get Dubón back.

[Mark Feinsand @Feinsand]

Breaking down the best @MLB free agent at every position
https://t.co/WGjpkEwON0

[Gaurav @gvedak]

Ronit Shah, Dana Brown, and Perry Minasian managing a quickly developing Braves farm system that has two of the top 40 prospects in baseball. We are going to have some FUN in 2027. Let me interview them @Braves

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@calvindmcdonald @LockedOn_Braves I mean, you're talking about a 16-year-old. It's nearly impossible to project as their bodies are still growing and, personally they're still maturing. Kevin Maitan was a near sure thing. But everything @gvedak has heard is Sena has the chance to be special.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@TexasNole80 Yep, that's exactly what I said. You got it.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Of course this comes right after I finish recording. But I said on the podcast that at this point it seems obvious they're bringing them all back. And perhaps they see it as I do; it's not a Hyers' problem as much as it is a personnel problem.

[Jesús Cano @Jesus_Cano88]

The Atlanta Braves will retain their entire coaching staff for the upcoming season, sources tell me.

Read more —

https://t.co/UqanVqhaVs

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@TheBraveJaguar @LockedOn_Braves It's probably a little out of reach. I doubt they take that many big swings - Randy, deGrom, and Morejon would all be pretty big swings, IMO. Mabye one of those and then the rest are pretty doable.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@TheBraveJaguar @LockedOn_Braves Yea, that looks awesome!

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@calfenn_ @LockedOn_Braves @gvedak We might have plenty of time for that kind of stuff this offseason. I certainly want to do an episode on prospects likely to be traded.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@606ftForward That would be solid, and something like what I'd be looking for.

[LockedOn_Braves @LockedOn_Braves]

MAILBAG QUESTIONS NEEDED

Submit your questions here to be answered by @ShortStopBall on this week's mailbag episode.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@DevinRN88 Just finished book 2. The ending of that book was crazy. Had no idea where it was going. Sazed saving Vin in book 1 is probably my favorite moment so far. Really solidified and elevated that relationship for me.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Offseason book suggestions needed!

Since y'all killed it with the TV show suggestions, how about books? I like scifi/fantasy, religion, adventure (think Tom Clancy). I'm currently reading Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy.

[Taylor Murphy @Tay_Murph]

Hey @MLB - wanna get more kids watching baseball?

Maybe start with the commercials.

Watching the playoffs tonight with my kids and here's the rundown:
- Megan Fox selling ED pills in a red bodysuit
- The scariest movie trailer you've ever seen
- Sydney Sweeney in zero clothes promoting betting on sports

Leagues can't figure out why kids don't watch.

You don't need a Nickelodeon game. You're not the Savannah Bananas.

Just show baseball in a way I can leave on in my house.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@CJNitkowski Love the setup!

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Give me one word to describe how you feel about the 2026 Braves.

[LockedOn_Braves @LockedOn_Braves]

Now that you've slept on it, what are your feelings on this 2026 Braves team?

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@McGR47HBR14NJ That's a given.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@5stringTex I did enjoy the show. Didn't know there were books. Thanks!