{"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":"SAVIOR MODE: Can Konnor Griffin DELIVER the Breakthrough the Pirates Desperately Need?","slug":"savior-mode-can-konnor-griffin-deliver-the-breakthrough-the-pirates-desperately-need","published_at":"2026-09-04T15:35:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/savior-mode-can-konnor-griffin-deliver-the-breakthrough-the-pirates-desperately-need","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/6f293c11-3ad2-407b-9ec8-b533cc9199ab/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=6f293c11-3ad2-407b-9ec8-b533cc9199ab&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates place playoff hopes on Konnor Griffin’s return—can the rookie phenom ignite an anemic offense, or is the pressure too much? Gary Morgan explores why Griffin’s comeback arrives with sky-high expectations and debates whether Pittsburgh should ease him in or throw him into the spotlight from day one. Major topics include Griffin’s role at the top of the lineup, comparisons to Roman Anthony’s situation in Boston, and the franchise’s urgent need for game-changing performances. Gary Morgan also celebrates the Pirates’ 2026 Hall of Fame class—Wilbur Cooper, John Candelaria, and Jack Wilson—emphasizing their unique contributions across different eras. Additional segments tackle fan questions on the value of reaching .500, CBA uncertainty, and the real impact of the World Baseball Classic and Olympics on pitcher health. Will Griffin’s return inspire a miraculous late-season surge for the Pirates?","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates place playoff hopes on Konnor Griffin’s return—can the rookie phenom ignite an anemic offense, or is the pressure too much? Gary Morgan…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1972,"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/savior-mode-can-konnor-griffin-deliver-the-breakthrough-the-pirates-desperately-need/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/savior-mode-can-konnor-griffin-deliver-the-breakthrough-the-pirates-desperately-need.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}