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 the Pirates locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Pirates podcast is part of...
SCORELESS in Seattle!
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
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
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
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?
MLB All-Star Game voting ignites fierce debate. Is fan selection flawed?
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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?
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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
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
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!
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
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
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
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?
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!
Today on our AMA, some really good questions came in, and of course, we’re going to discuss this Double header in Detroit.Â
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Pirates and Tigers Set to Play 2! Still no Skenes vs Skubal
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
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
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
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?
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.
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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
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Andrew McCutchen's HISTORIC Homer Blasts Pirates Past the Marlins
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
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
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
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Pirates Strike Out SIXTEEN times and Mitch Keller can t hold back Astros Offense
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
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
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.Â
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CHAOS: Wild Card Expansion SHAKES UP Playoff Picture | Can Small Market Teams capitalize?
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?
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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
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A Milestone Homer for Andrew McCutchen
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The Future of Short Stop in Pittsburgh
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Has The 'Championship or Bust' Mentality POISONED Baseball Fandom?
Is winning the World Series the only measure of success for the New York Yankees, Â the Los Angeles Dodgers or really any team? This episode challenges that notion, exploring the idea that a "perfect season" in MLB might be more about providing fans with an exciting summer.
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Has Henry Davis Arrived Finally
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Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis POWER Pittsburgh Pirates Comeback Win
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How Will the Pirates Use All These Pitching Prospects
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Oneil Cruz is Powering the Offense
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Finally Score 5 Runs!
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Can the Pirates Win Back to Back NL Central Series?
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Bailey Falter is an Under Appreciated Story for the Pittsburgh Pirates
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Rebuild is on Life Support
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Waste ANOTHER Paul Skenes MASTERPIECE
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