{"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":"BREAKOUT SEASONS: Pittsburgh Pirates Starling Marte, Andrew McCutchen, & Josh Bell DOMINATE Decade","slug":"breakout-seasons-pittsburgh-pirates-starling-marte-andrew-mccutchen-josh-bell-dominate-decade","published_at":"2026-06-16T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/breakout-seasons-pittsburgh-pirates-starling-marte-andrew-mccutchen-josh-bell-dominate-decade","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/6a00eec2-5df6-44c1-b724-70d43e938e05/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=6a00eec2-5df6-44c1-b724-70d43e938e05&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Locked On Pirates celebrates 10 years with a whirlwind look at a decade defined by breakout stars, heartbreak, and hope. From Starling Marte's electrifying 2016 campaign to Paul Skenes’ transformation of the Pirates’ pitching staff, which season stands as the decade’s most unforgettable? Gary Morgan breaks down iconic moments, including Andrew McCutcheon’s bounce-back, Josh Bell’s historic power surge, and the rise of David Bednar as an elite closer in MLB. Who leads the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates MVP race—Brandon Lau with his record-setting home run pace, the consistency of Bryan Reynolds, or the electric potential of Oneil Cruz? Morgan debates the candidates, examines how pitching became the Pirates’ backbone, and teases whether a new franchise cornerstone is emerging. Reflections on the evolution of Locked On and MLB’s most fascinating rebuilding project fuel this fast-paced, nostalgia-packed episode. Can Pittsburgh finally turn potential into sustained contention?","meta_description":"Locked On Pirates celebrates 10 years with a whirlwind look at a decade defined by breakout stars, heartbreak, and hope. From Starling Marte's electrifyin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1890,"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/breakout-seasons-pittsburgh-pirates-starling-marte-andrew-mccutchen-josh-bell-dominate-decade/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/breakout-seasons-pittsburgh-pirates-starling-marte-andrew-mccutchen-josh-bell-dominate-decade.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}