{"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":"RESILIENCE: Pittsburgh Pirates Respond to Houston Collapse, Jared Jones and Ryan O'Hearn SHINE","slug":"resilience-pittsburgh-pirates-respond-to-houston-collapse-jared-jones-and-ryan-o-hearn-shine","published_at":"2026-06-05T10:59:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/resilience-pittsburgh-pirates-respond-to-houston-collapse-jared-jones-and-ryan-o-hearn-shine","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/46fe5f51-76b9-4688-8c5c-8b54886c414d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=46fe5f51-76b9-4688-8c5c-8b54886c414d&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates answer a crushing bullpen collapse with a statement series win over the Houston Astros. Can this resilient squad transform power surges into playoff contention? Gary Morgan breaks down Jared Jones’ dominant return, Ryan O’Hearn’s clutch home run, and Bryan Reynolds’ consistent hitting, spotlighting how the Pirates’ layered offense and rotation depth are redefining expectations in the National League. Key topics include the impact of 74 home runs before June 4th, comparisons to the 1999 \"Bomba Squad,\" and the critical role of bullpen management with arms like Mason Montgomery and Gregory Soto. Gary Morgan discusses the evolving catcher situation between Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis, recent cash-for-reliever trades, and how the franchise balances power and pitching to shake off past disappointments. Can the Pirates’ newfound balance withstand upcoming tests against contenders like the Atlanta Braves?","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates answer a crushing bullpen collapse with a statement series win over the Houston Astros. Can this resilient squad transform power surges…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2216,"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/resilience-pittsburgh-pirates-respond-to-houston-collapse-jared-jones-and-ryan-o-hearn-shine/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/resilience-pittsburgh-pirates-respond-to-houston-collapse-jared-jones-and-ryan-o-hearn-shine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}