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Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates
Locked On Pirates podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Ethan Smith, a writer for Inside the Bucs, the Locked On Pirates podcast provides your daily Pirates fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Pirates franchise. Locked On Pirates takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within…
Episodes
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Yet ANOTHER Pirates Bullpen Meltdown in Loss to Dodgers
Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Dodgers. After Paul Skenes went 6 solid innings of work, the Pirates bullpen allowed 10 runs…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesRED ALERT: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Offseason Planning COSTS Team and Bullpen
Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes hinge on winter roster planning as bullpen struggles, starting rotation inconsistency, and untapped prospect potential define…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesLEARNING CURVE: Pirates Falter as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Braves Punish Every MISTAKE in Atlanta Sweep
Atlanta Braves sweep Pittsburgh Pirates with relentless execution—can the Pirates ever close the gap? Gary Morgan breaks down how the Braves’ elite lineup…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates SWEPT by Braves
Nathan breaks down the finale of the three-game series between the Pirates and Braves. Mason Montgomery opened the game and Bubba Chandler followed. However…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPirates Starting Pitching ROCKED Again in Another Loss to the Braves
Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft had his worst start of the season, allowing six runs as the Pirates lost their second consecutive game to the Braves 6-3. The…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Mitch Keller STRUGGLES in Atlanta
Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Braves. Pirates starter Mitch Keller struggles in the game, only managing 4.2 innings of work…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesRESILIENCE: Pittsburgh Pirates Respond to Houston Collapse, Jared Jones and Ryan O'Hearn SHINE
Pittsburgh Pirates answer a crushing bullpen collapse with a statement series win over the Houston Astros. Can this resilient squad transform power surges into…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesJared Jones FIRES FIVE SCORELESS in His First Win Since 2024 as Pirates Take Series
The Pirates bounced back as Jared Jones tossed five scoreless innings and Ryan O’Hearn homered to defeat the Astros 5-1 and win the series in Houston. O’Hearn…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Bullpen COLLAPSES Yet Again in Loss to Astros
Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Astros. The Pirates bullpen blew it in Houston in the bottom of the 8th. Henry Davis and Nick…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesDOMINATE: Why Pittsburgh Pirates All Star Picks Are FINALLY About MERIT Not Charity Work
Pittsburgh Pirates fans finally have a real reason to fill out their MLB All-Star ballots with pride. Could a new era of legit All-Star representation be…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesSTRESSED RELIEF: Pittsburgh Pirates Fans DEBATE Dennis Santana’s FUTURE After High-Scoring Victory
Pittsburgh Pirates crush Houston Astros with a 10-run outburst, but bullpen woes refuse to fade. Can the Bucs maintain their playoff momentum with an…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPirates SLUG 3 Home Runs to Rip the Astros 10-6
The Pirates rallied for two early deficits to come back and rip the Astros 10-4 in the first game of the series. Oneil Cruz hit a massive three-run homer in…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesRUNS EXPECTED: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Bats POISED to Exploit Astros, Chandler Squares Off with Burrows
Pittsburgh Pirates brace for a defining road trip as Bubba Chandler faces Mike Burrows and the struggling Houston Astros, with Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPOWER PLAY: Pittsburgh Pirates ACT Decisively as Carmen Mlodzinski RESISTS Bullpen Move
Pittsburgh Pirates face clubhouse drama as Carmen Mlodzinski lands on the restricted list after refusing a bullpen role, raising tough questions about player…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Braxton Ashcraft DEALS to SWEEP Derek Shelton's Twins
Nathan breaks down the finale of the weekend series between the Pirates and Twins. Braxton Ashcraft yet again put together a solid outing, where he struck out…
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Pirates COLLECT 15 Hits to Win a Wild 10-9 Affair over the Twins
The Pirates blew a 7-1 lead early, but the offense continued to rake to pull ahead to win a 10-9 game over the Twins. Mitch Keller had a 7-1 lead and blew it…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: BRYAN REYNOLDS WINS IT!
Nathan breaks down game one of the weekend series between the Pirates and Twins. Bryan Reynolds slugged a 2-run WALK OFF Home Run to defeat the Twins 6-5 in…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesCOLLAPSE: Pirates’ Bullpen WOES CONTINUE After Paul Skenes' Shortened Start
Pittsburgh Pirates spiral as bullpen chaos and tough roster decisions threaten momentum. Paul Skenes delivers another electric start with 10 strikeouts, while…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesDefense and Bullpen FALTERS as Pirates Lose Third Straight Paul Skenes Start
The Pirates defense fell apart in the 6th inning to chase Paul Skenes as the Pirates drop one to the Cubs 7-2. The bats were silent for most of the game…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesREASSESS: Should Pittsburgh Pirates Option Bubba Chandler to AAA?
Pittsburgh Pirates face a critical development crossroads as Bubba Chandler struggles on the mound—should the team send him to Triple-A or try a bullpen reset?…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesChandler and the Bullpen Struggles Continue as Bucs are Blown Out 10-4
The Pirates bullpen imploded again as they are blown out 10-4 to the Cubs as the Cubs snap a 10-game losing streak. Bubba Chandler struggled again in this one…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesDOG MENTALITY: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft UNRAVELS Cubs With ELITE Composure Show
Pittsburgh Pirates impress as Braxton Ashcraft delivers another dominant outing, shrugging off defensive miscues while showcasing poise and grit rarely seen…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates BLOW OUT Cubs at PNC PARK!
Nathan breaks down game two of the four game series between the Pirates and Cubs. The Pirates bats had a great night on Star Wars night as they blew out the…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPower Capability Doesn't Always Translate to Power Frequency
Gary Morgan discusses the Pirates power potential and compare and contrasts vs the rest of MLB.Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Henry Davis CLUBS Game Winning Home Run to Defeat Cubs
The Pirates snuck out a 2-1 win over the Cubs to open their seven-game homestand on Memorial Day. Carmen Mlodzinski pitched 5 solid innings with Wilber Dotel…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesREVEALED: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Lefty Kryptonite as Don Kelly’s Strategy MISFIRES
Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup struggles against left-handed pitching are no secret—does Don Kelly’s constant lineup juggling make things better or worse? Gary…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: The Pirates BLAST Three Homers in 4-1 Win to Avoid Sweep
The Pirates and Mitch Keller stopped a two-game skid and avoided the sweep with a 4-1 win over the Blue Jays. Keller tossed six strong innings with one run…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates FALL Back to .500 in Canada
Nathan breaks down game two of the weekend series between the Pirates and Blue Jays. Patrick Crobin shoved against the Pirates in the loss to the Blue Jays…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Defense STRUGGLES in Canada
Nathan breaks down game one of the weekend series between the Pirates and Blue Jays. Bubba Chandler had a solid start, but his defense didn't help him. The…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPOWER: Esmerlyn Valdez’s Arrival Challenges Pittsburgh Pirates to UNLEASH Youth Against Blue Jays
Pittsburgh Pirates signal a bold new direction with the call-up of power-hitting prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, raising the stakes for the team’s playoff…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates ROLL to Second Straight Win over Cards to Take Series
Braxton Ashcraft struck out a career high 9 and went seven strong innings to lead the Pirates past the Cardinals 6-2 to take a series from the Cardinals…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesASCENT: Pittsburgh Pirates Offense DEFIES Expectations With Griffin, Gonzales, and Horowitz
Pittsburgh Pirates silenced the St. Louis Cardinals with a 7-0 bounceback win—are they quietly boasting one of MLB's best offenses? Gary Morgan examines…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: YOUNG BUCS Come Through in 7-0 Victory Over Cardinals
Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Cardinals. The Young Bucs on the Pirates Offense came through in a big way in a 7-0 win…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesLate-INNING NIGHTMARE: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Bullpen COLLAPSE Stuns as Mitch Keller Pulled Early
Pittsburgh Pirates suffer another late-inning heartbreak as bullpen chaos strikes again in St. Louis. Can Don Kelly stabilize the shaky relief corps before the…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Bullpen BLOWS Another Lead as Bucs Lose in Extras 9-6
The Pirates bullpen blew another lead as the Pirates dropped their 4th straight game 6-5 and are now 0-5 against the Cardinals this season. The Pirates rallied…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesREVEALED: Mike Stanton UNLEASHES Secrets Behind Pitching SUCCESS for Pittsburgh Pirates?
Former MLB reliever Mike Stanton shares what separates elite pitchers like Paul Skenes, comparing his approach and “ice water” composure to legends such as Doc…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMELTDOWN: Pittsburgh Pirates Bullpen COLLAPSES—Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and Fixes Explored
Pittsburgh Pirates face mounting pressure as the bullpen racks up 10 blown saves, shining a spotlight on Gregory Soto, Dennis Santana, and the team's…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates SWEPT by Phillies at PNC Park
Nathan breaks down game three of the series between the Pirates and Phillies. Paul Skenes and Zack Wheeler faced off, with Wheeler outlasting Skenes. the…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Christopher Sanchez DOMINATES Pirates Offense
Nathan and Ryan break down game two of the three game series between the Pirates and Phillies. Bubba Chandler struggled in a three-inning outing against…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates BLOW 6-0, 8-3 Leads to Lose 11-9 in EPIC Bullpen COLLAPSE
The Pirates blew two big leads to lose to the Phillies 11-9 in 10 innings at PNC Park. Gregory Soto gave up three runs for the blown save in the 9th and then…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesTRUTH: Should Endy Rodriguez REPLACE Joey Bart?
Pittsburgh Pirates reignite hope as Endy Rodriguez shines behind the plate, sparking fresh debate about the team’s catcher hierarchy. Gary Morgan highlights…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates REBOUND and Hold Onto Early Lead to Defeat Rockies 7-2 and Take Series
The Pirates took an early 3-0 lead and held onto it in this one to defeat the Rockies 7-2 and take the series from Colorado. Ryan O’Hearn had three hits and…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesALERT: Pittsburgh Pirates Struggle To CONVERT Roster STRENGTH Into Wins—Is Don Kelly The Problem?
Pittsburgh Pirates struggle to string together wins despite a strong starting rotation and rising stars like Paul Skenes. Can manager Don Kelly find the right…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Pitching "ROCKED" by Rockies Bats in Loss
Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Rockies. Pirates starter Mitch Keller started the game retiring twelve straight Rockies bats…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesUNSTOPPABLE: Paul Skenes SHATTERS History Books as Pittsburgh Pirates DOMINATE Again
Pittsburgh Pirates history is being rewritten as Paul Skenes dazzles with pure dominance—three near no-hitters in four starts and a 1.97 ERA. Is Skenes on…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Paul Skenes DOMINATES with 10 Strikeouts in Pirates 3-1 Victory
Paul Skenes took a no-hitter into the 7th inning and finished with 10 strikeouts and eight shutout frames as the Pirates cruised to a 3-1 win over the Rockies…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesURGENT: The REAL REASON Even Elite Arms Like Paul Skenes May LOSE the Strike Zone Suddenly? | Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
Why do even elite pitchers suddenly lose command, and can throwing harder actually hurt your game? Former Pittsburgh Pirates coach Eric Minshall explains the…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesSHOCKING LETDOWN: Pirates Blunder as Isaac Matson and Dennis Santana FAIL Against Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates let a winnable series slip away against the struggling San Francisco Giants. Is this a warning sign or just an early hiccup on their…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Bullpen COLLAPSES as Pirates Drop Series to Giants
Nathan breaks down the finale of the weekend series and West Coast trip between the Pirates and Giants. The Pirates bullpen collapsed as the Pirates lost to…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates bats BLOW OUT Giants in Game Two Victory
Nathan breaks down game two of the weekend series between the Pirates and Giants. The Pirates offense after a slow week of scoring, hit double digits in the…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Marcell Ozuna hits 300th HOME RUN but Pirates Bats Go Silent in Loss
Nathan breaks down game one of the weekend series between the Pirates and Giants. The Pirates offense scored 2 runs in the loss, only the 2nd time in the week…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMATURITY: Pittsburgh Pirates Rally as Mitch Keller, Brandon Lowe, and Joey Bart DELIVER Win
Pittsburgh Pirates outlast Arizona Diamondbacks in a gritty display, as Mitch Keller overcomes early struggles to secure a vital win. Can Keller’s rising…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Brandon Lowe HOMERS to Lead Pirates to Series Win over D-Backs
Brandon Lowe and Joey Bart both hit solo home runs to help lead the Bucs to a 4-2 victory and series win over the Diamondbacks. Mitch Keller went 6 plus strong…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesELECTRIC: Paul Skenes SILENCES Arizona as Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ace REWRITES the Conversation
Paul Skenes dominates yet again as the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks, leaving fans and analysts searching for new superlatives. Is…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Paul Skenes SHOVES for 8 Innings to Blank D-Backs 1-0
Paul Skenes flirted with another perfecto into the 5th inning and ultimately went 8 shutout innings on just two hits to blank Arizona 1-0 and get the Pirates…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesWARNING: Bubba Chandler's NERVE and UNFAIR Stuff—Can Pittsburgh Pirates Survive His Growing Pains?
Pittsburgh Pirates fans wrestle with the highs and lows of pitching phenom Bubba Chandler’s development—can he transform raw stuff and control issues into…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates BLANKED by D-Backs in the Desert 9-0
The Pirates were shut out by the Eduardo Rodriguez and the Diamondbacks 9-0 in the opener of this six-game roadtrip. The Pirates recorded just two hits in this…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesBREAKTHROUGH: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Henry Davis Details Why Practice Fails to TRANSLATE in Games
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Henry Davis offers rare insight into the struggle of translating practice improvements to game-day performance. Can “trusting the work”…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMOMENTUM SHIFT: Pittsburgh Pirates CONTROL Reds, Bryan Reynolds Continues to DOMINATE Series
Pittsburgh Pirates turn the tide against the Cincinnati Reds with dominant pitching and clutch hitting, shaking up the NL Central race. Bryan Reynolds…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesSUPERIORITY: Cincinnati Reds OUTCLASSED—Mitch Keller and Bryan Reynolds HUMILIATE Rivals
Pittsburgh Pirates dismantle Cincinnati Reds with a relentless display, leaving the Reds searching for answers. Mitch Keller’s dominant pitching, including a…