{"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":"Are Pittsburgh Pirates FANS Right to PANIC After Another Letdown VS Wild Card Contender?","slug":"are-pittsburgh-pirates-fans-right-to-panic-after-another-letdown-vs-wild-card-contender","published_at":"2026-06-15T11:21:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/are-pittsburgh-pirates-fans-right-to-panic-after-another-letdown-vs-wild-card-contender","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/1954b597-d88e-4eae-8290-d71c3d4229fe/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=1954b597-d88e-4eae-8290-d71c3d4229fe&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates stumble against their Wild Card rivals, exposing glaring inconsistencies in lineup depth and timely hitting. With Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin absent, Gary Morgan questions the current lineup construction and highlights the surging catching situation as Joey Bart returns and Henry Davis lags. Is keeping three catchers the unexpected roster boost the Pirates need? Gary Morgan gives a granular “audio flip book” review of Bubba Chandler’s season, tracking his command issues, mechanical adjustments, and flashes of brilliance. He tackles tough listener questions about why certain players get extended patience—like Jared Triolo’s defensive value—even as others face swift demotions. Key topics include the Pirates’ roster management woes, recent lackluster offensive showings, and a pivotal upcoming road trip that could define the team’s season. Can this roster adapt fast enough as development and identity decisions loom?","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates stumble against their Wild Card rivals, exposing glaring inconsistencies in lineup depth and timely hitting. With Oneil Cruz and Konnor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2253,"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/are-pittsburgh-pirates-fans-right-to-panic-after-another-letdown-vs-wild-card-contender/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/are-pittsburgh-pirates-fans-right-to-panic-after-another-letdown-vs-wild-card-contender.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}