{"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":"WARNING: Bubba Chandler's NERVE and UNFAIR Stuff—Can Pittsburgh Pirates Survive His Growing Pains?","slug":"warning-bubba-chandler-s-nerve-and-unfair-stuff-can-pittsburgh-pirates-survive-his-growing-pains","published_at":"2026-05-06T11:28:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/warning-bubba-chandler-s-nerve-and-unfair-stuff-can-pittsburgh-pirates-survive-his-growing-pains","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/e87a8c66-ee92-4ac3-a0dc-bbe3db3a0a62/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=e87a8c66-ee92-4ac3-a0dc-bbe3db3a0a62&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates fans wrestle with the highs and lows of pitching phenom Bubba Chandler’s development—can he transform raw stuff and control issues into long-term rotation success? Gary Morgan spotlights Chandler’s latest start, contrasting his electric arsenal with persistent command problems and comparing his learning curve to the unique trajectories of Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, and Mitch Keller. Nick Gonzales’s future power ceiling comes under the microscope as Gary Morgan examines his role shift from shortstop to third base and the impact of offseason preparations on his offensive profile. The episode concludes with a heartfelt remembrance of Pirates legend Bob Skinner, whose legacy as player and coach shaped multiple World Series championships and left a lasting mark on Pittsburgh baseball culture. Are the Pirates building a foundation for sustainable success, or facing growing pains that require greater patience from the fanbase?","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates fans wrestle with the highs and lows of pitching phenom Bubba Chandler’s development—can he transform raw stuff and control issues into…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1916,"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/warning-bubba-chandler-s-nerve-and-unfair-stuff-can-pittsburgh-pirates-survive-his-growing-pains/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/warning-bubba-chandler-s-nerve-and-unfair-stuff-can-pittsburgh-pirates-survive-his-growing-pains.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}