The Atlanta Braves Trade for Chris Sale Keeps Getting Better

Podcast: Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves · Locked On Podcast Network, Grant McAuley, Jake Mastroianni

Opublikowano: 2026-10-22

Atlanta Braves strike gold with the Chris Sale trade—can the ace keep defying Father Time? Matt Olson’s rollercoaster season raises questions about his late-year slump and postseason struggles. Jake Mastroianni recaps Chris Sale’s dominant campaign, spotlighting his career-best velocity, elite strikeout rates, and impact as Atlanta’s rotation anchor. Discussion highlights Olson’s power numbers, Gold Glove-caliber defense, and uncharacteristic offensive dip down the stretch. Key topics include how the Braves’ strategy of extra rest boosted Sale’s effectiveness, the implications of Olson’s small-sample postseason woes, and what the future holds for both franchise corner...