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Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

Locked On Podcast Network, Ethan Smith

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 the

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00:26:59

Ep 554: Pittsburgh Welcomes Reeling Mets, Starting...

Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh... ·

2023/06/09

On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith highlights the upcoming three-game series against a reeling New York Mets team, a welcome matchup after a series loss for the Pirates. Ethan highlights the pitching matchups, keys for both sides and more.Also, after Wednesday, there seems to be some worries about the Pirates starting pitching for the first time season with Roansy Contreras struggling and Luis Ortiz still getting adjusted to MLB. How do the Pirates move forward with the

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00:32:51

Ep 553: How Does Pittsburgh Bounce Back From Series...

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2023/06/08

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost a series to the MLB worst Oakland A's to start the week, snapping their six-game winning streak. Host Ethan Smith & Craig Toth aren't quick to hit the panic button though with arguably the biggest stretch of the season upcoming after the Mets series.Also, with the call-up of Elly de la Cruz by the Cincinnati Reds, do we start to see a domino effect of the NL Central teams making moves in a division that is up for grabs.Finally, top prospects Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis

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00:34:20

The Pittsburgh Pirates Take Over First Place By...

Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh... ·

2023/06/06

The NL Central has a new team on top. The Pirates came from behind to top Oakland. That mixed with a Reds shutout of Milwaukee has put KeBryan Hayes and the Pirates on top.Ethan Smith of Locked on Pirates stops by to discuss the possibility of the Pirates run going beyond June.Follow Ethan Smith on Twitter @mvp_ethanSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of

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00:28:30

Ep 551: Pittsburgh Pirates Enter Crucial Stretch,...

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2023/06/02

On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates as they head into a June stretch that will arguably be their most important stretch they'll have all season, featuring 13 division games against the Cardinals, Brewers and Cubs. Do the Pirates sink in the month of June and make it positive or do they sink back into a below .500 ball club as the All-Star approaches at the end of the month?Also, Ethan answers your questions for Mailbag Friday.Enjoy.Download the

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00:29:59

Ep 550: Pittsburgh Pirates Welcome St. Louis...

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2023/06/01

Pittsburgh had a month of May that they want to forget, but they salvaged a plus-.500 month with a series victory over the San Francisco Giants. Now, host Ethan Smith is joined by JD Hafron, the host of Locked On Cardinals, to discuss the upcoming series as the NL Central appear to be up for grabs. Enjoy.Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to

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00:24:37

Ep 549: Pittsburgh Pirates Have One Last Shot To Win...

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2023/05/31

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled, badly, in the month of May, but with a win today against the San Francisco Giants, they could finish the month above .500 and get a series victory, something they haven't done since April.Also, the bullpen dominance continued on Tuesday for the Pirates as they shut down the Giants in a 2-1 victory and are quietly fielding one of if not the best bullpens in all of baseball.Finally, Mitch Keller looks for a bounce back start against Alex Wood in the rubber match

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00:58:56

Ep 548: One Hour of Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Talk...

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2023/05/25

How about a one hour special Locked On Pirates Prospect episode?!Host Ethan Smith is joined by Craig Toth of Inside the Bucs Basement, discussing the top farm system performers for the Pittsburgh Pirates so far this season.Triple A: 0:00-27:20Starting w/ TAAA, the usual top prospects are performing well, but who is flying under the radar in Indianapolis that could possibly make an impact on the big league squad this season?Double A: 27:21-40:17Moving on to AA, Henry Davis is the highlight and his

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00:31:03

Ep 547: Pittsburgh Pirates Lose Yet Another May...

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2023/05/24

On tonight's Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Locked On Rangers host Brice Paterik to recap yet another series loss in the month of May for the Pittsburgh Pirates, this time at the hands of the Texas Rangers.Wednesday's loss was infuriating for Pirates fans and welcoming for Rangers fans as the Pirates inability to take advantage of opportunities led to the 3-2 loss while the Rangers bullpen held on to secure the win.What went right for Texas and wrong for Pittsburgh?What lies ahead

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00:28:45

Ep 546: Ortiz First W, McCutchen Hit 1500 for...

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2023/05/23

On today's episode of Locked On Pirates(with a new graphics package), host Ethan Smith recaps a night of milestones for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.Luis Ortiz has struggled in 2023 coming off an impressive 2022, but he returned to his 2022 form against one of MLB's best offenses. Why was the performance a step-forward for Ortiz? Introduction of a sinker and its usage? Off-speed coming along?Also, Andrew McCutchen recorded his 1500th hit as a Pittsburgh Pirate

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00:31:22

Ep 545: It's Not About the Journey, It's About the...

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2023/05/22

On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the month of May going seriously wrong for this team but taking the positive approach of where the Pirates sit in the standings, being able to choose which direction they go, being up or down.Despite the losing times, some players on the team are still playing to form, how do these performances help the Pirates get out of their losing ways?Finally, a hot Texas Rangers team is heading to Pittsburgh for a

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00:36:00

Ep 544: Mailbag Friday! Next Player Call-up? Win Now...

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2023/05/19

Well, Friday's are now Mailbag Friday's on the Locked On Pirates Podcast, so get ready every week to have your questions ready for host Ethan Smith as he'll answer every single one on today's show.Joined by Craig Toth, Ethan and Craig answers all of your questions via Twitter, ranging from player call-ups, a win mentality, starting pitching development, Ke'Bryan Hayes offensive "issues", not giving up on a certain player, carrying more bench players than bullpen arms and one former player in their

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00:27:29

Ep 543: Pittsburgh Pirates Offense Shows Life v...

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2023/05/17

The Pittsburgh Pirates split a two-game set w/ the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday and Wednesday, with each team shutting out the other in both games. The Pirates offense woke up on Wednesday afternoon, scoring their most runs in a game all month and snapping a 14-game streak of four runs or less dating back to Apr 30 against the Nationals.With the offense finally showing life, is is something we can expect moving forward or will consistency continue to be an issue for the bats? Luis Ortiz struggled in

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00:28:29

Ep 542: Pittsburgh Heads to Detroit! Advantages &...

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2023/05/16

The Pittsburgh Pirates season rolls on and that means a new series as the Pirates head to Detroit to take on the Tigers for two games to begin this weeks games.The Tigers are an interesting team that despite a slow start has picked up things as of late despite a sub-.500 record while the Pirates have come down to earth after their best start in a decade. What advantages do the Pirates have over the Tigers? What disadvantages can the Tigers take advantage of? How do the Pirates take both games(or at

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00:30:02

Ep 541: Mitch Keller Shines Again, Getting Back to...

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2023/05/15

Host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan for their usual Monday morning chat and despite the Pirates off-day, there is plenty to talk about from Pittsburgh as Mitch Keller capped off the best week of his career with another shutout performance against a strong Orioles lineup, ending the week w/ 16 shutout innings of work.Is it extension time for Keller and what is his ceiling moving forward?Sunday saw a victory for Pittsburgh despite another rough week of May, but they got back to basics with

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00:25:42

Ep 540: Pittsburgh Heads to Baltimore! Do's & Do...

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2023/05/12

On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, the Pirates head to Baltimore to take on a hot Orioles squad fresh off of a series victory against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Pirates have hit a major skid in the month of May, but could this series be a crucial chance to turn things around against another top AL East team? How do the Pirates win this series? How do they lose this series? Why is pitching going to be the most important factor? AND MORE!Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code

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00:22:35

Ep 539: May Nightmare Continues for Pittsburgh...

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2023/05/10

On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith recaps another series loss here in the month of May for the Pittsburgh Pirates following the 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday afternoon.Missed opportunities w/ RISP, offensive ineptitude w/ scoring runs and defensive errors have all led to a nightmare month so far, but the Pirates have to go back to the month of April and bring back their play. How can they do so, what adjustments can the offense make and can the Pirates can on

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00:28:26

Ep 538: Mitch Keller Masterclass, Luis Ortiz First...

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2023/05/09

On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith discusses Mitch Keller's first career complete game shutout performance on Monday night, blanking the Colorado Rockies and ending the Pirates season-long seven game losing streak. Can Mitch Keller continue on this upward trajectory? Also, Luis Ortiz is more than likely starting Tuesday night in Colorado for his 2023 debut with the Pirates and after a few brief appearances at the big league level last season, what expectations should we have

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00:21:10

Ep 537: Luis Ortiz & Chris Owings Up, Pirates Look to...

Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh... ·

2023/05/08

On today's live pregame edition of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith talks about the call-ups of Chris Owings and Luis Ortiz, highlighting how Owings fits into fixing the defensive issues in the middle infield and what to expect from Luis Ortiz(briefly, more on Tuesday). Also, the Pirates had a winless week to begin May and welcome a surprisingly hot Rockies team that they manhandled in Colorado. Can they end their 7-game losing streak against a team they've more than proven they can beat? All of

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00:32:22

Ep 536: Pittsburgh Pirates Looking to Bounce Back v...

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2023/05/05

On today's show, host Ethan Smith is joined by Austin Bechtold to discuss the Pittsburgh Pirates recent losses to the Tampa Bay Rays and why a bounce back performance against the Toronto Blue Jays seems almost required to the Buccos getting back on track. The duo previews the series as well as putting a spotlight on starting pitching, which looked good against MLB's best offense in Tampa, but Vince Velasquez's right elbow discomfort may change some things in the rotation. Finally, despite the sweep

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00:35:05

Ep 535: No Need To Hit the Panic Button on the...

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2023/05/04

On today's show, host Ethan Smith and Craig Toth of Inside the Bucs Basement are imploring Pirates fans not to hit the panic button after two frustrating losses to the Tampa Bays. Instead, Ethan focuses on some of the positives we've seen in the series thus far, including Mitch Keller's strong performance, as well as mistakes being made that the Pirates that can be fixed moving forward.Also, Josh Palacios joins the show to talk about his hot start, playing against his brother and teaming with him at

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