{"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":"UNLOCKING Depth: Pittsburgh Pirates’ PLAN for Trade Deadline—Pitching is ESSENTIAL","slug":"unlocking-depth-pittsburgh-pirates-plan-for-trade-deadline-pitching-is-essential","published_at":"2026-07-22T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/unlocking-depth-pittsburgh-pirates-plan-for-trade-deadline-pitching-is-essential","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/a8c3587c-8b03-4a1f-adfb-56fed8750c2e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=a8c3587c-8b03-4a1f-adfb-56fed8750c2e&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates eye a playoff surge as the MLB trade deadline approaches—will Ben Cherington make the aggressive moves needed to fortify the roster? Gary Morgan spotlights pitching as the true x-factor, exploring targets like Robbie Ray, Kevin Gausman, Jose Soriano, and Freddy Peralta to boost October depth. He breaks down why outfield, first base, and third base aren’t urgent needs after recent additions, shifting the spotlight to the rotation and bullpen. Key segments feature analysis of Luke Weaver, Andrew Kittredge, Daniel Lynch, Adrian Morejón, and AJ Minter as potential bullpen reinforcements. With injury risks looming and playoff ambitions rising, the Pirates’ margin for error tightens—can the front office secure the arms needed before August 3rd? Gary answers listener questions on Henry Davis’s defensive metrics, Esmerlyn Valdez’s breakout, and the polarizing roles of Billy Cook and Jake Mangum as the postseason chase heats up in Pittsburgh.","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates eye a playoff surge as the MLB trade deadline approaches—will Ben Cherington make the aggressive moves needed to fortify the roster? Ga…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2277,"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/unlocking-depth-pittsburgh-pirates-plan-for-trade-deadline-pitching-is-essential/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/unlocking-depth-pittsburgh-pirates-plan-for-trade-deadline-pitching-is-essential.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}