{"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":"DOG MENTALITY: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft UNRAVELS Cubs With ELITE Composure Show","slug":"dog-mentality-pittsburgh-pirates-braxton-ashcraft-unravels-cubs-with-elite-composure-show","published_at":"2026-05-27T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/dog-mentality-pittsburgh-pirates-braxton-ashcraft-unravels-cubs-with-elite-composure-show","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/9229f4a9-447b-4b7e-a93c-ff54878df637/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=9229f4a9-447b-4b7e-a93c-ff54878df637&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates impress as Braxton Ashcraft delivers another dominant outing, shrugging off defensive miscues while showcasing poise and grit rarely seen since Joe Musgrove. Can Ashcraft anchor this rotation with Jared Jones returning and a playoff push in sight? Gary Morgan breaks down the Pirates’ evolving lineup, emerging young stars like Esmerlyn Valdez and Password Garcia, and the mounting roster crunch as Ryan O’Hearn’s return looms. Key topics include strategic rotation changes, Marcelo Ozuna’s struggles, and how Don Kelly navigates a complex bullpen amid rising expectations. Will Braxton Ashcraft secure an extension—and can the Pirates’ current chemistry survive looming roster decisions? Don’t miss this sharp, timely analysis of Pittsburgh’s playoff path.","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates impress as Braxton Ashcraft delivers another dominant outing, shrugging off defensive miscues while showcasing poise and grit rarely se…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2103,"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/dog-mentality-pittsburgh-pirates-braxton-ashcraft-unravels-cubs-with-elite-composure-show/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/dog-mentality-pittsburgh-pirates-braxton-ashcraft-unravels-cubs-with-elite-composure-show.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}