{"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 POWER: Pirates Pitching Answers Crisis, Jared Jones DELIVERS When Ashcraft Goes Down","slug":"pittsburgh-power-pirates-pitching-answers-crisis-jared-jones-delivers-when-ashcraft-goes-down","published_at":"2026-09-11T13:22:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/pittsburgh-power-pirates-pitching-answers-crisis-jared-jones-delivers-when-ashcraft-goes-down","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/980fa861-2230-49b6-8219-a8bd2e4b4f9a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=980fa861-2230-49b6-8219-a8bd2e4b4f9a&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates overcome adversity as Jared Jones delivers a dominant start just as the team loses Braxton Ashcraft to right arm discomfort. Is Jones ready to step up as a true co-ace and anchor the rotation in Ashcraft’s absence? Gary Morgan breaks down Jones’ near no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox, explores the bullpen’s resurgence with Luke Weaver and Mason Montgomery, and questions whether bullpen games or a call-up could fill the gap in the pitching staff. Oneil Cruz’s explosive return transforms the Pirates lineup, sparking renewed offensive consistency and defensive improvement in center field. Morgan highlights Cruz’s elite tools, growing plate discipline—especially against lefties—and the difference his presence makes for both the outfield and batting order. Plus, the episode marks the 25th anniversary of September 11th, reflecting on its profound impact on Pittsburgh, the Pirates, and the role of baseball in times of national crisis.","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates overcome adversity as Jared Jones delivers a dominant start just as the team loses Braxton Ashcraft to right arm discomfort. Is Jones r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2000,"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-power-pirates-pitching-answers-crisis-jared-jones-delivers-when-ashcraft-goes-down/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-power-pirates-pitching-answers-crisis-jared-jones-delivers-when-ashcraft-goes-down.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}