{"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":"2026-10-01T18:23:08.296039+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933"},"episode":{"title":"MISCUES: Pittsburgh Pirates Fumble Late, Don Kelly's Bullpen Choices SPARK Fan Outrage","slug":"miscues-pittsburgh-pirates-fumble-late-don-kelly-s-bullpen-choices-spark-fan-outrage","published_at":"2026-09-14T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/miscues-pittsburgh-pirates-fumble-late-don-kelly-s-bullpen-choices-spark-fan-outrage","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/338901c6-8605-4aa3-ab7b-51d108981538/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=338901c6-8605-4aa3-ab7b-51d108981538&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates drop 2 of 3 to the Chicago Cubs, leaving fans questioning whether managerial decisions—not talent—are keeping vital wins out of reach. Is Don Kelly’s late-inning bullpen management undermining a promising young roster featuring Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, and Rafael Flores? Gary Morgan breaks down the consequences of sticking with struggling relievers like Gregory Soto and explores the high-stakes conflict between player development and fighting for a playoff spot. Key topics include the Pirates’ inability to capitalize on critical moments, the persistent bullpen woes despite additions like Luke Weaver, and how Ben Cherrington’s roster construction and Kelly’s tactical choices could force organizational change. The show tackles fan AMA questions, from success benchmarks to rotation mysteries, and highlights the urgency as the playoff window narrows. Can the Pirates convert their wealth of young talent into genuine contention before it’s too late?","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates drop 2 of 3 to the Chicago Cubs, leaving fans questioning whether managerial decisions—not talent—are keeping vital wins out of reach.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2186,"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/miscues-pittsburgh-pirates-fumble-late-don-kelly-s-bullpen-choices-spark-fan-outrage/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/miscues-pittsburgh-pirates-fumble-late-don-kelly-s-bullpen-choices-spark-fan-outrage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}