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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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00:31:38

The Mitch Keller Late Summer Tradition

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2025/08/20

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? Gary recaps the latest loss to the Blue Jays, then takes you to Altoona for a much more enjoyable night of baseball featuring Konnor Griffin’s AA debut, Duce Gourson’s breakout performance, and Tyler Samaniego throwing gas like he’s got somewhere to be. Plus, we do the math on what it would take for the Pirates to reach 76 wins again—and

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00:34:04

Paul Skenes Sizzles, Blue Jays Fizzle, Mitch Keller...

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2025/08/19

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 Blue Jays and what it means for the Pirates’ rotation. Then, we dive into Mitch Keller’s post-All-Star break struggles—what’s going wrong, and can he turn it around? Finally, Andrew McCutchen opens up about his future and the team’s playoff hopes, plus a quick spotlight on Konnor Griffin’s debut with the Altoona Curve. It’s a packed show you

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00:33:59

Konnor Griffin Climbs - Pittsburgh Pirates Rotation...

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2025/08/18

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 the Pirates’ future.Then it’s on to the rotation mess: Heaney’s demotion, AAA reinforcements, and a possible shift to a 6-man setup.Finally, we debate Triolo vs. Devanney for a key roster spot and wrap up the Cubs series.It’s a jam-packed episode full of insight, stats, and speculation. Let’s go Bucs! Support Us By Supporting Our

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00:30:56

MLB SQUAD SHOW COLLAPSE: Big market teams STUNNING...

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2025/08/15

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 for baseball's powerhouses. From the New York Mets' shocking collapse to the Los Angeles Dodgers' luxury tax manipulation, the hosts dissect recent performances and financial strategies. The Chicago Cubs' small-market approach comes under fire, while playoff predictions spark heated debate. Sully argues the current MLB economic structure pits

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00:35:35

Locked On Pirates Ask Me Anything!

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2025/08/15

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. From hitting coaches to trade ideas, you brought the heat!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot

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00:36:33

The Pittsburgh Pirates Worst Series of the Year

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2025/08/14

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 Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get

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00:37:07

Eric Minshall - Pitching Science

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2025/08/13

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, management, all of it.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer

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00:34:04

We've Seen Enough

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2025/08/12

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 Pirates need to stop waiting and start trying.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.OpenPhoneStreamline

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00:34:43

A Different Baseline?

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2025/08/11

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 into Milwaukee to face the division leaders. But as the season winds down, one question looms larger than any scoreboard: Is Don Kelly quietly building the foundation for 2026? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit

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00:35:12

MLB SQUAD SHOW: Playoff Race Heats Up: Contenders,...

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2025/08/08

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 MLB Squad analyze the Brewers' success, including unexpected contributions from players like Isaac Collins. The American League playoff picture remains murky, with teams like the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Astros vying for position. Which AL team has the most complete roster? The hosts debate the strengths and weaknesses of bubble teams, including

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00:33:13

Paul Skenes is Headed for A Cy Young Award

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2025/08/08

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 we’ll discuss Ke’Bryan Hayes return to PNC Park as a Reds player.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and

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00:32:05

The 2025 Pirates Have Answered Questions and Made...

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2025/08/07

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 new questions they’ve handed us to ponder.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with

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00:33:00

How Deep is the Pirates Pitching Really?

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2025/08/06

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 the way.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not

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00:36:11

Pirates Bullpen Picks Up Johan Oviedo in Bucco Walk...

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2025/08/05

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 why some players are still getting chances.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with

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00:33:12

Pittsburgh Pirates Dance Around Deadline & Return a...

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2025/08/04

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 returning starting pitcher from the IL Johan Oviedo going tonight. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and

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00:35:20

MLB SQUAD SHOW CHAOS: Trade Deadline FRENZY Reshapes...

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2025/08/01

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, especially the teams that got multiple players without sacrificing top prospects. Plus, roster overhauls, trading away local favorites, spark frustration among some fanbases.Tune in for expert analysis on how these moves reshape the MLB landscape and impact playoff races.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and

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00:37:26

Pittsburgh Pirates Deadline a BIG Swing and Miss

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2025/08/01

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 and I use that term lightly, mix in some of Ben Cherington’s post deadline press availability and talk it through, with you.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This

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00:27:24

Pittsburgh Pirates Trade David Bednar to Yankees

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2025/07/31

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 means for the future, and yeah—I’ll give you my honest take on the deal. Spoiler alert: I’m not thrilled. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only

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00:33:56

It's Deadline Day and the Pittsburgh Pirates are on...

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2025/07/31

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 player soon to be departed.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions

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00:33:09

Ke'Bryan Hayes TRADED to REDS for 2 Players

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2025/07/30

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 and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply HouseJoin the TradeMaster program today at

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