{"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":"ELECTRIC: Paul Skenes SILENCES Arizona as Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ace REWRITES the Conversation","slug":"electric-paul-skenes-silences-arizona-as-pittsburgh-pirates-ace-rewrites-the-conversation","published_at":"2026-05-07T11:33:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/electric-paul-skenes-silences-arizona-as-pittsburgh-pirates-ace-rewrites-the-conversation","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/2beceb22-8771-428c-a860-632cc304fb4b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=2beceb22-8771-428c-a860-632cc304fb4b&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Paul Skenes dominates yet again as the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks, leaving fans and analysts searching for new superlatives. Is Skenes now the most reliable ace in Major League Baseball? Gary Morgan examines Skenes’ eight-inning, two-hit masterpiece, highlighting his efficient approach and examining how his presence is transforming the Pirates’ outlook. The episode also spotlights Brandon Lowe’s critical RBI, Bryan Reynolds’ 1000th career hit, and the emerging confidence of Connor Griffin during his eight-game hitting streak. Pirates fans face more questions as Gary Morgan addresses the ongoing struggles in the outfield, the coaching strategies behind Oneill Cruz’s remarkable range, and the ripple effects on teammates like Ryan O’Hearn and Reynolds. Can defensive tweaks mitigate the Pirates’ outfield woes, or is a bigger roster move inevitable? Stay tuned for insights on lineup adjustments, in-game decision-making, and what these developments mean for Pittsburgh’s path in the fierce NL Central race.","meta_description":"Paul Skenes dominates yet again as the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks, leaving fans and analysts searching for new superlatives. Is…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2043,"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/electric-paul-skenes-silences-arizona-as-pittsburgh-pirates-ace-rewrites-the-conversation/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/electric-paul-skenes-silences-arizona-as-pittsburgh-pirates-ace-rewrites-the-conversation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}