{"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":"DOMINATE: Why Pittsburgh Pirates All Star Picks Are FINALLY About MERIT Not Charity Work","slug":"dominate-why-pittsburgh-pirates-all-star-picks-are-finally-about-merit-not-charity-work","published_at":"2026-06-04T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/dominate-why-pittsburgh-pirates-all-star-picks-are-finally-about-merit-not-charity-work","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/c66e7107-a20b-4a60-bd97-e29c89c26cb5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=c66e7107-a20b-4a60-bd97-e29c89c26cb5&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates fans finally have a real reason to fill out their MLB All-Star ballots with pride. Could a new era of legit All-Star representation be dawning in Pittsburgh? Gary Morgan highlights Spencer Horwitz’s breakout season, Brandon Lowe’s dominance at second base, and Nick Gonzales’ case for third—each making a surprising push against big names like Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson. The discussion breaks down the Pirates’ strongest All-Star contenders across the National League ballot, weighing the impact of stats, fan voting quirks, and name recognition. On the pitching side, Paul Skenes looks like a lock, while Braxton Ashcraft, Gregory Soto, and Evan Sisk quietly build their resumes. With multiple Pirates in the running—not just the token representative—this All-Star season feels different. Can Pittsburgh send a true squad to Philadelphia? Find out how this year’s ballot is all about legitimacy, not just loyalty.","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates fans finally have a real reason to fill out their MLB All-Star ballots with pride. Could a new era of legit All-Star representation be…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1905,"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/dominate-why-pittsburgh-pirates-all-star-picks-are-finally-about-merit-not-charity-work/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/dominate-why-pittsburgh-pirates-all-star-picks-are-finally-about-merit-not-charity-work.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}