As we prepare for the final week of the regular season, will the Atlanta Braves find their way into a postseason spot?

In this week’s mailbag episode, Jake will answer questions regarding the value of Ozzie Albies’ return, the Phillie’s comments on Snitker’s comments, and which of the 2024 replacement players will be back.

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For a moment, the Atlanta Braves acted like the 2023 team as the offensive blasted 6 home runs in 15-3 win over the Reds.

What seemed like a forgone conclusion coming into the year, the Atlanta Braves will need a big finish just to get into the postseason.

Ozzie Albies is set to return in Miami where the Braves can’t come away with anything less than a sweep.

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It was a big day at the plate as the Atlanta Braves made some home run history in their 15-3 blowout of the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.

Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves discuss the offensive explosion as Atlanta scored a season-high 15 runs and set a single-game record with four three-run homer, the performance of Chris Sale, some encouraging signs from several Braves hitters, and preview the upcoming three-game series against the Miami Marlins which begins on Friday at loanDepot park.

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Following a rough loss to the Reds, Spencer Schwellenbach helped get the Atlanta Braves back on track with a 7-1 win.

The rookie continues his impressive rookie season in what has become an annual tradition for Braves rookie starters. Who will be the next one?

Ozzie Albies continues to look good in his rehab assignment. What do the Braves do with Whit Merrifield when he returns?

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Unlike the opening contest, the Atlanta Braves found the late rallies they needed to secure a 7-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves discuss to the keys to victory which included a strong start from rookie Spencer Schwellenbach, a return to form in the power department for Marcell Ozuna, and some clutch hitting. All of that plus an update on Ozzie Albies' rehab assignment and a preview Game 3 of the series with Chris Sale getting the start.

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The Atlanta Braves grabbed an early lead but could not hold on as the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-5 victory on Tuesday.

Grant McAuley and Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves break down the disappointing outcome to start a crucial six-game road trip, the plays that proved costly as the Reds rallied to take the lead, the missed opportunities for the offense which included 14 runners left stranded, size up the Wild Card race as Atlanta drops to two games behind the New York Mets for the final spot, some encouraging news in the form of Ozzie Albies' rehab assignment, and preview Game 2 of the series with Spencer Schwellenbach on the mound on Wednesday in Cincinnati.

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