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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 PiratesRunning It Back: Pirates Bet on Continuity & Playoff Matchups Set
The Pirates are running it back with Ben Cherington, Travis Williams, and Don Kelly. Gary shares quotes from the front office and manager, then breaks down the…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesGet Us Better: The Story of a Broken Season
The 2025 Pirates never truly had a chance — and they knew it. In Segment 1, we explore what players are saying about the team’s future and the need for…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMLB SQUAD SHOW! THRILLER: Guardians and Tigers LOCKED in Epic Pennant Race | Playoff chase continues
GUARDIANS SURGE, TIGERS COLLAPSE: MLB PLAYOFF RACE HEATS UP Cleveland Guardians stun Detroit Tigers with late-season comeback. Can they clinch a playoff spot…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesAMA Special: Nutting, Cherington, Payroll and Rivalries
AMA Special! Gary answers your toughest questions about the Pirates — from payroll philosophy and coaching changes to Ben Cherington’s future and the state of…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPatience Wins: Pirates Edge Reds & the Case for Development
Gary Morgan recaps the Pirates’ thrilling 4–3 extra-inning win over the Reds on September 24, 2025, and its impact on Cincinnati’s playoff hopes. He also…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesBarco Debuts, Cruz Homers and How Robo Umps Could Change Everything
Gary Morgan recaps the Pirates’ 4-2 win over the Reds, including Hunter Barco’s MLB debut, Oneil Cruz’s 20th homer, and Rafael Flores behind the plate. He also…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesGatekeepers or Kingmakers? Pirates Face Reds in Crucial Wild Card Series
The Pirates face the Reds in a series that could decide the final NL Wild Card spot. We break down the pitching matchups, playoff implications, and dive into a…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates22 Scoreless, 11-0 Finale and Ben Cherington Faces the Music
The Pirates shut out the A’s for the final 22 innings of their weekend series and capped it off with an 11-0 blowout win. In Segment 1, we break down the…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMLB SQUAD SHOW! National League Wild Card Race IMPLODES as Contenders FALTER | Who Will Survive?
MLB Playoff Race Heats Up: Who's In, Who's Out?The National League wild card battle intensifies as teams scramble for postseason spots. Are the Philadelphia…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMerciful End: Pirates vs A's and the Final 9 Games
The Oakland A’s come to town, and somehow they look ahead of the Pirates — despite having every excuse to be worse. Gary Morgan breaks down the final 9 games…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesAltoona Curve Surge in Playoffs & Why AA Success Isn't Enough for the Pirates
The Altoona Curve are one win away from advancing in the Southwest Division playoffs after a dominant Game 1 win over Erie. Gary breaks down the standout…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesIs Don Kelly Actually Good, or Just Not Derek Shelton?
Is Don Kelly actually a good manager, or just better than Derek Shelton? We break down his record, the Pirates’ reliance on Paul Skenes, and how this six-year…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesSorting the Infield Puzzle: Who s Locked In for 2026
Gary Morgan breaks down the Pirates’ current infield usage and projects who’s earned a job for 2026. He answers a listener question about mental health support…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesCan Oneil Cruz Be Part of This Core?
Gary Morgan goes off on Oneil Cruz’s disappointing season and questions whether he can be part of the Pirates’ future core. He also honors Roberto Clemente on…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesWhat if the Pittsburgh Pirates Don t Fire Ben Cherington?
What if the Pittsburgh Pirates don't fire Ben Cherington?Gary Morgan explores the implications of keeping the current GM in place—from the front office vision…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPaul Skenes Hits 200 Ks, Pirates Clinch Another Losing Season
Paul Skenes reaches 200 strikeouts, but the Pirates clinch another losing season. Gary Morgan breaks down Skenes’s performance, the Orioles series, and the…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesPlayoff Pressure, Prospect Battles & Clemente's Legacy
Two Pirates affiliates—Altoona and Greensboro—are in the playoffs, facing off against teams loaded with Top 100 prospects. We break down the matchups…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesAMA, Skenes for Cy Young, Expansion Cities and Bridging the Rotation Gap in 2026
AMA Time! Gary answers your questions about Paul Skenes’ Cy Young chances, MLB expansion cities, the Pirates’ offseason plans, Brandan Bidois’ insane streak…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesSwept Again, Bubba Burned and Cruz Confused
The Pirates were swept by the Brewers, marking their fourth time being swept this season and continuing a streaky trend of feast-or-famine baseball. We break…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesDodgers Swept, Kelly Climbs and a Historic Lineup Remembered
Paul Skenes leads the Pirates to a sweep of the Dodgers and tightens his grip on the Cy Young race. Don Kelly’s leadership and Isaac Mattson’s breakout rookie…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesAshcraft Escapes, Minors Surge and Pitching Plans Get Real
Braxton Ashcraft escapes two jams, Shohei Ohtani scratches his start but still hits, and the Pirates shut out the Dodgers. Then we dive into a full minor…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesBubba's Lessons, Triolo's Emergence and Ohtani's Brilliance
The Pirates beat the Dodgers 9–7 in a game full of drama and development. Gary recaps the key moments — from Bubba Chandler’s outing and Shohei Ohtani’s…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesYorke Rises, Power Rules and Pitchers Face the Fire
The Pirates call up Nick Yorke and Cam Sanders — we break down Yorke’s AAA stats and why it took so long. Then, we dive into how power dominates MLB and answer…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesWaiver Claims, What Ifs and One Hit Wonders
The Pirates claimed Ryan Kreidler off waivers—so why not Nick Yorke? We break down the decision and what it says about the team’s priorities. Then, we assess…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesCruz Control, Flores Forecast and Free Agent Frenzy
In this episode of Locked On Pirates, host Gary Morgan breaks down Oneil Cruz’s rollercoaster 2025 season month-by-month and sets expectations for 2026…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMLB SQUAD SHOW! BOMBSHELL: Phillies' Kyle Schwarber CRUSHES 4 Homers | Is He the NEW Home Run KING?
MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season?Jeff Carr and the…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesBubba's Breakout, Prospect Parallels and the Top 10 Pirates Seasons Since '93
Bubba Chandler tossed four scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win in a tight 2–1 victory over the Cardinals — and it’s time to talk about what’s next for…
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Henry Davis, Development Overhaul, and Roster Moves That Matter
On today’s Locked On Pirates, host Gary Morgan makes the case for Henry Davis as the starting catcher in 2026—even if the bat doesn’t fully come around. With…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesHeaney's Time Is Up, Reynolds Rebounds and Termarr's Steady Rise
The Pirates dropped a tough one in St. Louis, but the real story is Andrew Heaney’s continued struggles—0.2 innings, 5 earned runs, and no answers. Johan…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesSkenes for Cy, Home Sweet Home, and Triolo's Turnaround
In this episode of Locked On Pirates, Gary dives into the rising Cy Young buzz around Paul Skenes and what it means for the Pirates' future. Then it’s back to…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMLB SQUAD SHOW! UPROAR: MLB's Expansion Targets REVEALED | Will Your City Make the FINAL Cut?
This week, our panel of experts from across the Locked On MLB network tackles the big news that Rob Manfred teased, big changes could be coming to baseball…
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The Nutting Era - Top Tens of Triumph and Tragedy
In this special episode, host Gary Morgan dives deep into the rollercoaster ride that has been the Bob Nutting era of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball…
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Bullpen Balance, Bubba's Big Chance & Johan's Return
The Pirates are calling up Bubba Chandler — but not to start. Gary breaks down the plan to use him in long relief and what that means for a bullpen already…
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The Mitch Keller Late Summer Tradition
Mitch Keller’s annual late-season meltdown is back on schedule, and the Pirates are now 53–74. But hey, Johan Oviedo is returning, so… maybe that’s something?…
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Paul Skenes Sizzles, Blue Jays Fizzle, Mitch Keller on the Clock
Paul Skenes bounces back, Mitch Keller stumbles, and Cutch speaks out.In today’s episode, Gary breaks down Paul Skenes’ strong rebound performance against the…
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Konnor Griffin Climbs - Pittsburgh Pirates Rotation & Roster Rumbles
Konnor Griffin’s promotion to Double-A Altoona is turning heads—and he’s only 19. Gary Morgan breaks down Griffin’s stats, age context, and what it means for…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMLB SQUAD SHOW COLLAPSE: Big market teams STUNNING fall from Grace Leaves Playoff Dreams in TATTERS
Big market MLB teams are struggling. Are the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers facing a crisis?Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the unexpected challenges…
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Locked On Pirates Ask Me Anything!
Today’s episode is a fan-driven Ask Me Anything. We’ll tackle questions about the front office, coaching staff, lineup decisions, prospect call-ups, and more…
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Worst Series of the Year
We avoided it yesterday, but we have to discuss this ugly series, why changing the GM probably won’t be enough and a little about prospect successSupport Us By…
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Eric Minshall - Pitching Science
We’re joined by my good friend Eric Minshall from the Ohio Baseball science Academy and we’re going to pepper him with questions about pitching, development…
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We've Seen Enough
Today we’re packing in a bunch, Why playing veterans with no future is a dead-end street, how the Brewers keep winning while giving youth a chance, and why the…
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A Different Baseline?
The Pirates just wrapped a rollercoaster series against the Reds—Paul Skenes looked like an ace, the bats showed life, and then Sunday happened. Now, they head…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMLB SQUAD SHOW: Playoff Race Heats Up: Contenders, Pretenders, and Bubble Teams
The Milwaukee Brewers are on fire, boasting a 41-15 record in their last 60 games. Can they maintain this momentum into October? Jeff Carr and the Locked On…
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Paul Skenes is Headed for A Cy Young Award
Today we’re talking about a performance that was equal parts gritty and brilliant from the Pirates Ace, how foolish it would be to give up on Henry Davis, and…
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The 2025 Pirates Have Answered Questions and Made New Ones Too
We’re going to talk about the Reds series that starts tonight, but we’re going to start by talking about questions this team has answered for 2026, as well as…
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How Deep is the Pirates Pitching Really?
We’ll discuss last night’s game a bit, and I really want to talk about how deep this Pirates pitching is and how the team should focus their energy the rest of…
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Pirates Bullpen Picks Up Johan Oviedo in Bucco Walk Off Win
We’re obviously talking about an exciting come from behind walk off last night, I’ll turn our attention to a couple ex Pirates and we’ll wrap up with a look at…
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Pittsburgh Pirates Dance Around Deadline & Return a Big Piece
We have to discuss Ben Cherington’s comments on Sunday on his radio show, the weekend series against the Rockies and a look toward the Giants series with a…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMLB SQUAD SHOW CHAOS: Trade Deadline FRENZY Reshapes MLB Landscape
Several teams stun with a flurry of deadline deals, while others leave fans scratching their heads. Our hosts break down which clubs had a successful deadline…
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Pittsburgh Pirates Deadline a BIG Swing and Miss
This was largely just gross. You can spend time assigning blame, but I think we all know the targets at this point, so I’m just here to go through the deals…
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Pittsburgh Pirates Trade David Bednar to Yankees
The Pirates have traded their All-Star closer to the New York Yankees in exchange for three prospects. We’re going to break down who the Pirates got, what this…
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It's Deadline Day and the Pittsburgh Pirates are on the Clock
We’re going to talk a bit about what’s already been done, this GM’s history at the deadline here in Pittsburgh and I’ll wrap with some words of wisdom from a…
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Ke'Bryan Hayes TRADED to REDS for 2 Players
The Pirates traded Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Reds for 2 players in a classic salary dump move.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up…
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Would the Pirates Regret Standing Still at the Deadline
Today we’ve got a jam-packed episode coming off a big win last night against the Giants — that’s seven wins in the last eight for your Buccos.We’ll break down…
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Pittsburgh Pirates Jump on San Francisco Giants
In today’s episode we’re breaking down last night’s win, McCutchen’s milestone, and what it all means for this team.Then, we zoom out. Five years into the…
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Pittsburgh Pirates "Can't Be Risk Averse"
Today, we’re diving into a weekend that gave Pirates fans a glimpse of what this team could be — and a front office that still seems unsure how to get…
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Can't Trade Oneil Cruz
We have a lot to cover today, including my plea to not trade Cruz and an NL Central roster of the best of the best, but we start today with exciting news, even…
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Dominate Detroit in Series Sweep
The Pirates swept the Tigers with standout performances from Spencer Horwitz and Bailey Falter, we’re going to talk about winning and losing trades and…
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Trade Deadline Cold Feet
Today, we’re going to talk about last night’s game, some lineup observations I’ve made and we also have to talk about getting cold feet on moving some…
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PiratesMLB SQUAD SHOW: Trade Deadline Drama: Contenders, Sellers, and Surprising Strategies
Our panel analyzes current MLB playoff contenders and debate trade deadline strategies for bubble teams, questioning why some squads sell when they're just…