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Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

Locked On Podcast Network, Gary Morgan

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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00:36:19

OBSESSION: Pirates vs. Left-Handed Pitching – Should...

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2026/08/24

Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes stall as offensive woes persist, especially against left-handed aces like Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell. Are lineup decisions hurting their scoring chances? Gary Morgan questions the Pirates’ obsession with handedness, arguing that benching top hitters like Oneil Cruz in favor of right-handed bats could be stifling run production at the worst possible moments.Digging into third base, Gary Morgan spotlights Nick Gonzalez, Jared Triolo, and the Pirates’ struggle to

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00:19:23

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Bats BLANKED as Dodgers...

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2026/08/23

The Pirates were shut down by Dodgers starter Blake Snell in a 4-0 loss to be swept by the Dodgers and drop a season-worst 6 games under .500. Snell fired six shutout innings with just two hits allowed while striking out six. The Pirates had another bullpen game where Lake Bachar started and gave up one run in two innings and then Carmen Mlodzinski continued his awful stretch with three runs allowed in three innings. The Bucs couldn’t do anything against the Dodgers bullpen either finishing the game

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00:22:31

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Offense Strikes Early but...

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2026/08/23

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Dodgers. Jared Jones would pitch three strong innings in an LA homecoming but would struggle to get through the 4th. Yohan Ramirez would struggle after in the 5th inning where the Dodgers would take the lead. The Pirates offense struck early off of Tarik Skubal, but the CY Young winner locked in after some early issues. The Pirates will look to salvage game three tomorrow. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime

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00:17:48

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates RALLY to Force Extras Only...

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2026/08/22

The Pirates rallied to force extra innings, but failed to score in the top of the 10th inning and the Dodgers walked it off on the Pirates in a 5-4 loss. The Pirates scored two runs early off of Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but the Dodgers rallied for four runs off Bubba Chandler. Chandler struck out six batters, but allowed four runs in just four innings of work. Meanwhile, Yamamoto struck out nine in 6.1 innings. Oneil Cruz belted a game-tying two-run homer in the 8th inning to help force

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00:34:52

SHOWDOWN: Pirates’ Playoff Dreams HANG On Nine-Game...

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2026/08/21

Pittsburgh Pirates face season-defining road trip—can they claw back into the playoff race or is it time to focus on 2027? Gary Morgan spotlights the team’s three-series showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals, sizing up wild card stakes and where the Pirates stand against direct rivals.Key topics include first base production, with Ryan O’Hearn and Spencer Horwitz under the microscope, the struggles and future of Esmerlin Valdez, and the importance of

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00:31:22

BREAKOUT: Rafael Flores Jr. COMMANDS Pirates’...

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2026/08/20

Pittsburgh Pirates ignite a catching controversy as Rafael Flores Jr. makes history with two clutch home runs in a single game, pushing the team to a pivotal series win. Is Flores ready to seize the starting role, or do Henry Davis’s elite defensive skills still anchor the position? Gary Morgan breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the Pirates' catching group, examines Endy Rodriguez’s health concerns, and considers whether a three-catcher roster could reshape Pittsburgh’s lineup next season

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00:35:59

HISTORIC: Pittsburgh Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft...

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2026/08/19

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft turns back the clock with a two-start stretch straight out of baseball’s golden era. Can his jaw-dropping efficiency and command turn the Pirates’ rotation conversation on its head? Gary Morgan breaks down Ashcraft’s complete game dominance, Mason Montgomery’s emergence as a bullpen weapon, and the ripple effects on Pittsburgh’s pitching staff.Oneil Cruz makes an explosive return, reminding fans what the Pirates lineup has been missing, while Jake

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00:21:16

PIRATES POSTCAST: Braxton Ashcraft STELLAR for SECOND...

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2026/08/19

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Tigers. Braxton Ashcraft for the second straight outing was as efficient as ever. Ashcraft would get through 8 innings of work while only allowing 1 run and throwing only 80 pitches. Oneil Cruz in his return to the lineup hit his first Cruz Missile since his injury that took him out for 2 months of action. The Pirates will look to take the series against the Tigers tomorrow afternoon.Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For

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00:35:55

STOP THE EXPERIMENT: Why the Pittsburgh Pirates Must...

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2026/08/18

Pittsburgh Pirates’ stubborn stance on Carmen Mlodzinski’s role could be costing them wins. Will clinging to failed experiments and questionable game management derail their playoff ambitions? Gary Morgan breaks down why the Pirates must end the Carmen Mlodzinski starting pitcher experiment—pointing to alarming ERA numbers, bullpen strain, and smarter alternatives like Lake Bacar. The analysis spotlights recent pinch-hitting blunders, and challenges rigid lefty-righty matchups that keep Oneil Cruz

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00:19:45

PIRATES POSTCAST: Carmen Mlodzinski CONTINUES...

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2026/08/18

Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Tigers. In Carmen Mlodzinski's 3rd straight start, he continued to struggle. Mlodzinski would allow 4 runs in 3 innings of work. The offense would try to battle back from an 8-1 deficit, but the hole was too large to dig out of. The Pirates will look to bounce back in game two tomorrow. This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because

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00:34:26

ADJUSTMENTS: Pittsburgh Pirates Shake Up Lineup as...

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2026/08/17

Pittsburgh Pirates finally embrace midseason adjustments as fresh lineup ideas and bold roster shuffling spark optimism. Can reimagined batting order combinations help unlock Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds’ full offensive power, or will streaky production continue to haunt this lineup? Gary Morgan examines the Pirates' evolving game plan, from Esmerlyn Valdez cracking the top of the order to the organization’s newfound willingness to experiment. Key topics include Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft

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00:17:28

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates LIGHT UP Southpaw to Take...

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2026/08/16

The Pirates managed a successful bullpen game, ripped a lefty starter and navigated a two hour and 34 minute rain relay to defeat the Red Sox 8-3 for a series win. Lake Bachar started the bullpen game and fired three scoreless innings with four strikeouts. The offense scored seven off Boston starter Patrick Sandoval in the first three innings, including a five spot in the 3rd. Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe each had two hits and two RBIs. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to

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00:20:17

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Offense Yet Again SILENT in...

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2026/08/16

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Red Sox. Jared Jones had an overall solid day on the mound. Jones would throw 5 innings, allow one run on four hits. He would also strike out seven and walk two. The Pirates offense was silent in the loss. The Pirates will look to avoid losing eight series in a row tomorrow.Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first

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00:19:34

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates’ POWER and GOOD Pitching...

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2026/08/15

The Pirates belted two home runs to power their way past the Red Sox 8-4 for their second straight win. Brandon Lowe hit a huge 3-run home run for his 26th blast of the year and Rafael Flores stayed hot with three hits including his 4th home run. Bubba Chandler went five strong innings allowing two runs with five strikeouts. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and

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00:39:46

MASTERPIECE: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft...

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2026/08/14

Pittsburgh Pirates fans witnessed history as Braxton Ashcraft threw a 3-hit complete game against the Miami Marlins, racking up 10 strikeouts on just 85 pitches—a feat unseen in MLB since 2000. Can Ashcraft’s efficient dominance signal a turning point for the Pirates in a challenging stretch? Gary Morgan spotlights Ashcraft’s relentless command, the blown-out victories amid a tough season, and what it means for Pittsburgh’s evolving rotation and young pitching core.Major League Baseball’s proposed

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00:15:36

PIRATES POSTCAST: Braxton Ashcraft SHUTS DOWN the...

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2026/08/13

The Pirates snapped their 3-game losing streak with an 13-1 victory as Braxton Ashcraft dominated the Marlins with a complete game. Ashcraft struck out 10 Marlins with just one run allowed and did it all on just 85 pitches. Jake Mangum started the scoring off with a triple and scored on a balk. He finished with a triple, double and a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch. Jared Triolo had three RBIs and hit his second home run of the season. Rafael Flores added a couple 3-run blasts late to make it 13-0

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00:39:09

UNDERDOG CHAOS: How the Pittsburgh Pirates REPEAT the...

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2026/08/13

Pittsburgh Pirates fans confront another season of frustration as organizational missteps linger—are the real problems being addressed, or just masked by roster changes? Gary Morgan explores the infamous "wiener dog under the couch" analogy, asking if the Pirates know which players truly need to go, and examines the stalled development of promising talents like Esmerlyn Valdez and Paul Skenes. The discussion spotlights recurring offensive struggles, questionable coaching under Derek Shelton and Don

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00:21:10

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates DROP 7th STRAIGHT Series of...

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2026/08/13

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Marlins. Carmen Mlodzinski struggled in his second straight start, along with Evan Sisk and Lake Bachar who followed. The Pirates offense showed some more life but still lacked in the run column. The Pirates will look to salvage game three tomorrow.This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is

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00:33:00

"IT IS WHAT IT IS": Paul Skenes & Pirates RUN Out of...

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2026/08/12

Pittsburgh Pirates reach a crossroads—does the team still believe in itself as the season slips away? Paul Skenes’ surprising postgame response after an early exit raises questions about the pitching star’s performance drop and leadership role. With a fastball velocity dip and the impact of the World Baseball Classic under the microscope, Gary Morgan examines whether Skenes is being managed too cautiously or simply isn’t the unstoppable arm fans expected. Ryan O’Hearn’s injury delivers another blow

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00:21:50

PIRATES POSTCAST: Pirates Offense STAYS QUIET in Game...

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2026/08/12

Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Marlins. The Pirates offense continued their second half struggles in game one against Marlins starter Eury Perez. Perez would strike out 7 Pirates over 7 shutout innings. Paul Skenes would allow 1 earned run across 5 innings of work. He was taken out of the game at 65 pitches. The Pirates will look to get back into the win column tomorrow night in Miami.Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download the

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