{"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":"POWER PLAY: Pittsburgh Pirates ACT Decisively as Carmen Mlodzinski RESISTS Bullpen Move","slug":"power-play-pittsburgh-pirates-act-decisively-as-carmen-mlodzinski-resists-bullpen-move","published_at":"2026-06-01T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/power-play-pittsburgh-pirates-act-decisively-as-carmen-mlodzinski-resists-bullpen-move","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/4118ba0f-4de1-43a1-9c7c-7d956cb6901f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=4118ba0f-4de1-43a1-9c7c-7d956cb6901f&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates face clubhouse drama as Carmen Mlodzinski lands on the restricted list after refusing a bullpen role, raising tough questions about player control and team dynamics. Can the Pirates maintain unity amid this high-profile standoff, or will it derail their tight pitching rotation strategy down the stretch? Host Gary Morgan spotlights the Pirates’ thrilling sweep of the Minnesota Twins, Braxton Ashcraft’s breakout as the team’s steadiest starter, and how injuries to Konnor Griffin are creating roster dilemmas. Hot topics include the ascension order of Nick Yorke vs. Callahan, bullpen adjustment strategies, and whether Andrew McCutchen could make an impact as a future coach. With the offense heating up and upcoming series against the Houston Astros looming, can Pittsburgh sustain their momentum and playoff hopes? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of the Pirates’ evolving roster challenges and the real test of team chemistry.","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates face clubhouse drama as Carmen Mlodzinski lands on the restricted list after refusing a bullpen role, raising tough questions about pla…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2002,"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/power-play-pittsburgh-pirates-act-decisively-as-carmen-mlodzinski-resists-bullpen-move/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/power-play-pittsburgh-pirates-act-decisively-as-carmen-mlodzinski-resists-bullpen-move.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}