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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 Pirates locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Pirates podcast is part of...

The Pittsburgh Pirates Face a Fork in the Road
#949
Today at 3:05 PM

Today, we’re diving into the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2025 second half and the critical decisions they face moving forward. The team is at a pivotal moment, and fans, players, and even ownership are feeling the pressure. We’re going to explore three possible paths the Pirates could take—and what each one means for the future of the franchise.

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Locked On Pirates AMA
#948
Yesterday at 4:37 PM

Nothing but your great questions and my attempt to answer them, it's an all new AMA episode of Locked On Pirates!

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Adam Frazier Deal Positions Pirates as Seller and BUYER
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Last Wednesday at 4:31 PM

Today, we have a trade to discuss as Adam Frazier was shipped to KC for Cam Devanney, I want to discuss how the All Star Game went for Paul Skenes and how it ended as well as a focus on the Pirates overall philosophy at the deadline I think they need to have.

 

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MLB SQUAD SHOW: MLB All-Star Game CHAOS as Swing-Off STUNS Fans | Is This the FUTURE of Baseball?
#946
Last Wednesday at 4:00 PM

Kyle Schwarber's clutch performance in the first-ever All-Star Game swing-off stuns fans. The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down this historic moment, analyzing player selections and debating potential improvements. From Cal Raleigh's impressive Home Run Derby showing to nostalgic discussions about past events, the hosts dive deep into the evolution of All-Star festivities.

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Paul Skenes Represents the Pittsburgh Pirates at the All Star Game
#945
Last Tuesday at 1:25 PM

The Pirates will be repped by Paul Skenes tonight at the All Star Game and Rob Manfred is openly talking about a Salary Cap, So I suppose we should too.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Top Picks & Draft Discussion
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Last Monday at 7:49 PM

The Pirates made 4 choices yesterday, but honestly for our purposes today, we really only need to discuss Seth Hernandez, the 1:6 selection but we’ll go ahead and discuss the first 4 selections anyway.

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 Draft Day Special
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Last Sunday at 4:24 PM

The Pirates are sitting in a prime spot with the 6th overall pick, and the possibilities are wide open. To help us break it all down, I’m joined by Corey Shrader, writer at Steel City Pirates and the author of a fantastic deep dive into the top options Pittsburgh could be considering.

 

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2 Things the Pittsburgh Pirates Should Do Now
#942
07/11/2025

There are some things this team needs to do, changes they need to make, usages they need to employ, and now is the time. Lets talk about a couple of them today, a bit about he Homerun Derby too

 

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Pittsburgh Pirates Don't Need Rebuilt
#941
07/10/2025

After another tough loss, the 4th 1 run loss in this 6 game losing streak, the dream that the Pirates near perfect home stand was anything more than a mirage seems to be over. But I don’t think the roster reaction needs to be as drastic as many fans minds are racing to. Today, we’ll talk about what’s went wrong on this road trip, and I’ll give you my vision of this team moving forward.

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Losing Patience and Games
#940
07/09/2025

Every topic today is going to be some variation of patience. We’ll start with last night’s game, head into preparing to turn the page on 2025 and this GM.

 

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NO SHOWS on the Road
#939
07/08/2025

Today I want to talk about last night’s game, but more from the perspective of what the Pirates have done on the road all season, I’ve got a different idea for the All Star Game I want to run past you all, and I want to discuss what I think are starting to emerge as Don Kelly tendencies.

 

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SCORELESS in Seattle!
#938
07/07/2025

Today I want to obviously talk about the weekend series in Seattle, Paul Skenes being an All Star again and the Pirates handling him as of late too, along with some other odds and ends I just have to get to.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are feeling FREE
#937
07/04/2025

The Pirates and Paul Skenes head to Seattle and we talk about some all time greats who served our country too.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a HISTORIC Run
#936
07/03/2025

The Pirates have won 6 in a row, and shutout the Cardinals for the entire series, Lets talk about the history of this run and how real it could be next.

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The Pirates Win a Dramatic 5th Straight
#935
07/02/2025

Pirates defense leads team to victory, but does this streak change the GM's fate or the Trade Deadline direction?

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OUTRAGE: All-Star Game Voting System EXPOSED | Is It Time for RADICAL Change?
#934
07/01/2025

MLB All-Star Game voting ignites fierce debate. Is fan selection flawed?

 

Our hosts analyze issues with the current voting system, suggesting radical changes to All-Star format. Ideas range from requiring starters to play full nine innings to implementing a "golden batter" rule. American and National League roster selections take center stage, with passionate arguments for overlooked stars. Could an all-Dodgers starting lineup become reality?

 

Tune in for insider perspectives on revamping MLB's midsummer classic and shaping the future of All-Star voting.

 

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Pirates Offense Seeing RED in Rout of Cardinals
#933
07/01/2025

7-0 the Pirates beat up on the Cardinals. They’ve won their last 4 games 37-4, no NL team has done that since the 1906 Cubs. A couple player promotions and a preview of the rest of this Cardinals series.

 

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Pirates DOMINATE Mets in Weekend Series
#932
06/30/2025

Folks, it’s not even an argument. This was the best series the Pirates have played recently, and statistically since the 1930s. We’ll talk about this, some generalities for the upcoming draft and who the Pirates might be sending to the All Star Game.

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Ask Me Anything!
#931
06/27/2025

The Pirates didn’t play last night, and that means this episode will almost entirely be Ask Me Anything. You all delivered, now it’s my turn

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Skenes VS The Miz & Trade Class 101
#930
06/26/2025

Talk about last night’s game, how Paul Skenes did, how Jacob Misiorowski did and then I want to spend the rest of the show discussing what the Pirates actually have or should have for sale, and to whom specifically.

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BENCHED: Oneil Cruz & Accountability
#929
06/25/2025

We have to talk about Oneil Cruz last night, a bit of a disturbing trend for Andrew Heaney and the trend of players being personally attacked at games.

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Cherington's First Pick Nick Gonzales is Emerging
#928
06/24/2025

Today, I want to spend just a little time talking about how Nick Gonzales, Of course this nice win in Milwaukee and a bit about David Bednar too.

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The Pirates Bats Awaken | Why Doesn't it Happen More?
#927
06/23/2025

Today, we’re going to spend some time talking about the underlying issues this team has on offense, and I mean beyond talent level, Braxton Ashcraft getting the spot start tonight in Milwaukee, and whining about players who have been traded.

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Pirates Salvage a Game in Detroit and AMA!
#926
06/20/2025

Today on our AMA, some really good questions came in, and of course, we’re going to discuss this Double header in Detroit. 

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Pirates and Tigers Set to Play 2! Still no Skenes vs Skubal
#925
06/19/2025

Something about a double header still makes me feel like a kid, we’ll talk about that, I’m going to do an all NL Central Team. And we’ll wrap up with a bit about Billy Cook who got the call to replace Reynolds who is on the paternity list.

 

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Four Homer BARRAGE Buries the Pittsburgh Pirates
#924
06/18/2025

The Bucs just got boat raced in Detroit. We’ll discuss a really strange decision by Don Kelly, I’m going to give you my All Ben Cherington Team, and we’ll talk a bit about Analytics in baseball including the misconceptions.

 

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The Pittsburgh Pirates Offense Won't Find a Break in Detroit
#923
06/17/2025

When you want to get right offensively, heading to Detroit isn’t a great destination. We’re going to get started talking about this, we’ll talk about Joey Bart returning to the lineup and a quick rundown of some Pirates injury updates.

 

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The Pittsburgh Pirates Formula is FAULTY
#922
06/16/2025

What a frustrating weekend in Chicago. And the sad thing is, it’s by design. This team was built to pitch their ass off and win low scoring games. And this series is the ultimate in your face proof that it rarely works, even when it does.

 

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MLB Trade Deadline Frenzy: Who's Buying, Who's Selling?
#920
06/13/2025

As the MLB trade deadline looms, teams across the league are strategizing their next moves. A surprising contender faces a tough choice: keep their breakout star or cash in for future prospects? Another team, on the cusp of playoff contention, must decide whether to go all-in for their superstar's potential final season or pivot towards rebuilding.

 

One powerhouse club's plans may shift dramatically due to a key player's remarkable comeback. An unexpected dark horse could emerge as a serious pennant threat if they land a top-tier starter. Meanwhile, the pressure mounts for one team's front o...


Strike Outs are KILLING the Progress of Oneil Cruz
#921
06/13/2025

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Andrew McCutchen's HISTORIC Homer Blasts Pirates Past the Marlins
#919
06/12/2025

Lets talk about the matinee finish to the Marlins Series, a bit about Cutch, players we’re going to likely have to trade and some Cubbies Series Eve type stuff too somewhere in there, ok? We got a lot to talk about today so let’s go.

 

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Mitch Keller's Record is 1-9, Ouch
#918
06/11/2025

Today I really want to try to understand what’s going on with Mitch Keller, A couple of promotions in the minor league system and I’d also like to touch on some recent player performances and Don Kelly’s usage decisions with them.


Passing the Baton Leads to Pirates 10-3 Victory
#917
06/10/2025

The Pirates destroyed the Marlins last night 10-3. So of course we need to talk about it, and what’s lead to the change in offensive philosophy, then we’ll touch a bit on how to approach the trade deadline and some talk about the development team.

 

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The Pirates SWEEP the Phillies Winning 3 Tight Ballgames
#916
06/09/2025

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Pirates Strike Out SIXTEEN times and Mitch Keller can t hold back Astros Offense
#915
06/06/2025

Today, I’m going to read some of your comments from yesterday’s 3rd segment and talk through them, last night’s game of course and a bit about the weekend series against the Phillies.

 

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The Pittsburgh Pirates Return Serve and Even the Series with Houston
#914
06/05/2025

Lets talk about last night’s game, a bit about Oneil Cruz improving as a player, and then let’s go around the diamond and talk about specifically which positions need outside answers.

 

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The Pirates Don t Need Another Rebuild, They Need a New Contractor
#913
06/04/2025

Today We’re going to talk about last night’s game a bit, players I think should be off the table in trade talks and more than anything, we’ll talk about why this team doesn’t need a rebuild. 

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CHAOS: Wild Card Expansion SHAKES UP Playoff Picture | Can Small Market Teams capitalize?
#912
06/03/2025

MLB playoff race heats up as underdogs challenge favorites. Are the Dodgers and Astros locks for October, or could surprising contenders like the Rangers and Pirates shake things up?

 

Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze current playoff positions, potential fallers, and intriguing statistics. The hosts debate the Twins' chances, the Mariners' struggles, and the impact of the expanded wild card on smaller market teams. Baltimore's pitching woes and the Rockies' historically bad start take center stage, while Cleveland's no-hitter drought raises eyebrows.

 

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The Pittsburgh Pirates NEED to Grab this Bullpen by the Horns
#911
06/03/2025

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A Milestone Homer for Andrew McCutchen
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06/02/2025

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