{"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":"REVEALED: Mike Stanton UNLEASHES Secrets Behind Pitching SUCCESS for Pittsburgh Pirates?","slug":"revealed-mike-stanton-unleashes-secrets-behind-pitching-success-for-pittsburgh-pirates","published_at":"2026-05-19T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/revealed-mike-stanton-unleashes-secrets-behind-pitching-success-for-pittsburgh-pirates","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/115f0b4a-41f5-4439-b623-43ffbdd23bfe/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=115f0b4a-41f5-4439-b623-43ffbdd23bfe&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Former MLB reliever Mike Stanton shares what separates elite pitchers like Paul Skenes, comparing his approach and “ice water” composure to legends such as Doc Gooden. Are the Pittsburgh Pirates unlocking a secret weapon by transitioning young arms through the bullpen before giving them rotation spots—and does this strategy accelerate or risk pitcher development? Host Gary Morgan explores how pitching philosophies have evolved, from strict pitch counts to the modern obsession with velocity and spin rate. Key topics include the mental grind of closing out games, why certain relievers excel in high-leverage roles, and how analytics clash with baseball tradition. Insightful stories from Stanton’s 19-year career shed light on what it really takes to maintain durability and succeed on the mound. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the mindset that powers both the Pirates’ pitching prospects and MLB bullpens everywhere.","meta_description":"Former MLB reliever Mike Stanton shares what separates elite pitchers like Paul Skenes, comparing his approach and “ice water” composure to legends such a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2236,"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/revealed-mike-stanton-unleashes-secrets-behind-pitching-success-for-pittsburgh-pirates/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/revealed-mike-stanton-unleashes-secrets-behind-pitching-success-for-pittsburgh-pirates.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}