{"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":"Playoff PROMISES Backfire As Pittsburgh Pirates Struggle To Stay Alive","slug":"playoff-promises-backfire-as-pittsburgh-pirates-struggle-to-stay-alive","published_at":"2026-08-28T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/playoff-promises-backfire-as-pittsburgh-pirates-struggle-to-stay-alive","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/21fd87a5-1d58-48e0-a086-a021dd7b9b24/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=21fd87a5-1d58-48e0-a086-a021dd7b9b24&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"St. Louis Cardinals exceed preseason expectations while Pittsburgh Pirates face another potential losing season—do offseason promises really matter once the grind begins? Gary Morgan compares the Cardinals’ strategic flexibility with the Pirates’ unwavering playoff push, questioning the impact of front-office statements when reality hits the diamond. Key highlights include Konnor Griffin’s breakout at shortstop, the evolving roles of Jared Triolo and Nick Gonzales, and the challenge of solidifying the Pirates’ infield defense. Gary Morgan scrutinizes Ben Charrington’s tenure as Pirates general manager: has Pittsburgh truly built a sustainable talent pipeline, or are major league wins still out of reach? The episode breaks down how franchise philosophies, prospect success, and ownership decisions shape both immediate results and the long-term future for the Pittsburgh Pirates.","meta_description":"St. Louis Cardinals exceed preseason expectations while Pittsburgh Pirates face another potential losing season—do offseason promises really matter once t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2133,"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/playoff-promises-backfire-as-pittsburgh-pirates-struggle-to-stay-alive/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/playoff-promises-backfire-as-pittsburgh-pirates-struggle-to-stay-alive.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}