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

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Well, that Chambliss interview was a fitting way to end the college football day on ESPN, haha.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

I can’t even have College Gameday on in the background while I hang out with my kids on Saturday morning anymore. Lost count of the number of curse words Pat has let out in the first 5 minutes of the show. Ridiculous and unnecessary for a show I used to love so much.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

What a day of sports.

[LockedOn_Braves @LockedOn_Braves]

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

Are the Braves built for another World Series run? In this episode:

• 2021 vs. today’s rotation—who has the edge?
• Will the offense catch fire in October?
• Bullpen roles and postseason roster picks

Listen to the latest episode of Locked On Braves now!

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

I can’t even have College Gameday on in the background while I hang out with my kids on Saturday morning anymore. Lost count of the number of curse words Pat has let out in the first 5 minutes of the show. Ridiculous and unnecessary for a show I used to love so much.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@AllAmPotatoes @TheChopShelf If you don’t trust him at this point with all he’s done, I don’t know what to tell you. He’s been treated all year and come through all year. He has nothing left to prove. 5 of his 8 appearances this month has been 2 innings. We know he can do it.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Pushing one of your most important arms for the postseason and future of this team to 40 pitches in a game that isn’t going to break you seems irresponsible. We don’t have anyone else we trust out there.?

[Atlanta Braves @Braves]

We're in 😎

#BravesCountry

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Counterpoint. Stretching him out to start a postseason game. (Not a serious comment)

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Pushing one of your most important arms for the postseason and future of this team to 40 pitches in a game that isn’t going to break you seems irresponsible. We don’t have anyone else we trust out there.?

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

This worked - you’re welcome. I remain undefeated.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

10 batters into this game against Peter Lambert and the Braves haven’t had one quality at-bat. Maybe Murphy, maybe Dubon. The rest are definitely awful at-bats.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

10 batters into this game against Peter Lambert and the Braves haven’t had one quality at-bat. Maybe Murphy, maybe Dubon. The rest are definitely awful at-bats.

[LockedOn_Braves @LockedOn_Braves]

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

Who’s the toughest Wild Card matchup for the Braves? In this episode:

• Ranking which opponents Atlanta should fear most
• Who actually starts Game 1 of the NLDS?
• Over 20 mailbag questions!

Listen to the latest episode of LOBraves now!

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Definitely recommend giving this a listen.

[Jair Jurrjens @JairJurrjens49]

https://t.co/ZtirhLiE5O

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Had it not been for the Giants in 2021, this would have tied the Braves' record of 14-straight division titles. (That's if we're counting the 2020 season).

[MLB @MLB]

The @Dodgers are NL West champions for a 5th straight season!

(MLB x @BudweiserUSA)

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

@JCMilby He could have taken one several pitches sooner, but hey, he got there eventually.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

What an at-bat by Ozzie. Kudos to him for staying locked in for this one.

[Jake Mastroianni @ShortStopBall]

Brent Suter makes PCA look silly. What a legend.

[Mark Bowman @mlbbowman]

Chris Sale has been pushed back to the Reds’ series. This weekend’s starters vs Astros: Tyler Mahle (Friday), Grant Holmes (Saturday), Martin Perez (Sunday). This isn’t like 2024. Sale isn’t dealing with anything.

[LockedOn_Braves @LockedOn_Braves]

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

Can the Braves fix their October flaws in time? In this episode:

• The #1 key to a deep playoff run
• Offensive tweaks the lineup MUST make
• Bullpen arms on the bubble

Listen to the latest episode of Locked On Braves now!

[LockedOn_Braves @LockedOn_Braves]

This poll was even before Perez's great effort on Tuesday, but I think he's becoming the obvious choice to start a Game 3. The question might be, if you win Game 1 in the WC series, do you start him in Game 2 to get him a home start and try to save Mahle for DS Game 1?