{"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":"Pittsburgh Pirates BARELY Scrape By Against Los Angeles Angels—Can They KEEP This UP?","slug":"pittsburgh-pirates-barely-scrape-by-against-los-angeles-angels-can-they-keep-this-up","published_at":"2026-09-07T14:15:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/pittsburgh-pirates-barely-scrape-by-against-los-angeles-angels-can-they-keep-this-up","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/cfc921a2-2c44-4181-8876-ece037dfb07f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=cfc921a2-2c44-4181-8876-ece037dfb07f&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates outlast Los Angeles Angels despite scoring just three runs all series—are they finally embracing a new offensive identity? Gary Morgan spotlights the Pirates’ scrappy run manufacturing and questions if this evolving situational approach, rather than slugging, could spark a miracle playoff push. Insights include Connor Griffin’s adjustment phase, Spencer Horwitz’s struggles at first base, and the looming return of Ryan O’Hearn, potentially reshaping the lineup at a critical juncture. Memorable Labor Day moments in Pirates history are revisited, from Diomedes Olivio’s debut to Neil Walker’s clutch hits, underscoring the holiday’s rich tradition for Pittsburgh. Gary Morgan also explores signs of modern, data-driven decision-making surfacing on the coaching staff—like shifting bullpen roles and rethinking lefty-righty splits. Can the Pirates capitalize on a healthier roster and rewrite expectations down the stretch?","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates outlast Los Angeles Angels despite scoring just three runs all series—are they finally embracing a new offensive identity? Gary Morgan…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2158,"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/pittsburgh-pirates-barely-scrape-by-against-los-angeles-angels-can-they-keep-this-up/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/pittsburgh-pirates-barely-scrape-by-against-los-angeles-angels-can-they-keep-this-up.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}