{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates","slug":"locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933","podcast_index_feed_id":63933,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/z3NI6hOx","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pirates/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a/2cab38d9-c9b3-4276-a749-f55220662add/3000x3000/uploads-2f1552678703350-zocgph5npv9-17b26d8b6719b088db2f96353560e458-2flocked-on-pirates-podcast-bg-new.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"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 Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T22:17:50.078906+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933"},"episode":{"title":"ALERT: Pittsburgh Pirates Struggle To CONVERT Roster STRENGTH Into Wins—Is Don Kelly The Problem?","slug":"alert-pittsburgh-pirates-struggle-to-convert-roster-strength-into-wins-is-don-kelly-the-problem","published_at":"2026-05-14T11:58:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/alert-pittsburgh-pirates-struggle-to-convert-roster-strength-into-wins-is-don-kelly-the-problem","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pirates/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/c332f6/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a/episodes/530f0a9a-91de-46fe-a5a3-9b0f3133d8de/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=530f0a9a-91de-46fe-a5a3-9b0f3133d8de&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates struggle to string together wins despite a strong starting rotation and rising stars like Paul Skenes. Can manager Don Kelly find the right formula to maximize a talented roster and push beyond mediocrity? Gary Morgan scrutinizes the Pirates’ bullpen woes, bench depth issues, and lineup uncertainty, questioning whether players like Justin Lawrence and Yohan Ramirez are holding the team back. Hot topics include Don Kelly’s tactical decisions, the effectiveness of open roles in the bullpen, and the need for greater offensive punch. With tough upcoming matchups against the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals, the spotlight is on the Pirates’ leadership, roster management, and playoff potential. Is it time for key changes, or can the current group finally put the pieces together for a winning run?","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates struggle to string together wins despite a strong starting rotation and rising stars like Paul Skenes. Can manager Don Kelly find the r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1980,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/episodes/alert-pittsburgh-pirates-struggle-to-convert-roster-strength-into-wins-is-don-kelly-the-problem/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/alert-pittsburgh-pirates-struggle-to-convert-roster-strength-into-wins-is-don-kelly-the-problem.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}