{"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":"RELIEF: Pittsburgh Pirates End Losing Streak—Why 81 Wins SIGNALS Progress But Isn’t ENOUGH","slug":"relief-pittsburgh-pirates-end-losing-streak-why-81-wins-signals-progress-but-isn-t-enough","published_at":"2026-09-24T20:26:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/relief-pittsburgh-pirates-end-losing-streak-why-81-wins-signals-progress-but-isn-t-enough","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/80445da8-a68e-4f06-bc4d-b8f31868dd04/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=80445da8-a68e-4f06-bc4d-b8f31868dd04&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates finally halt their seven-season losing streak with a .500 finish, but is this enough for a fanbase craving more? Gary Morgan unpacks the bittersweet significance of reaching 81 wins, weighing relief against the urgency for true postseason contention. The conversation spotlights why Paul Skenes’ 200-strikeout campaign signals both promise and unmet expectations, and how his World Baseball Classic experience might shape his future and the franchise’s priorities. Key topics include the crucial decisions facing Ben Cherington this offseason, Brandon Lowe’s contract situation, and the emergence—or lack thereof—of prospects like Konnor Griffin. Gary Morgan offers sharp insights into roster construction, Mitch Keller’s uncertain future, and what the Pirates must do to convert incremental progress into real October baseball. Can Pittsburgh take the next step, or will .500 become the new normal?","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates finally halt their seven-season losing streak with a .500 finish, but is this enough for a fanbase craving more? Gary Morgan unpacks th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1936,"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/relief-pittsburgh-pirates-end-losing-streak-why-81-wins-signals-progress-but-isn-t-enough/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/relief-pittsburgh-pirates-end-losing-streak-why-81-wins-signals-progress-but-isn-t-enough.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}