{"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":"WEIRD WIN: Pittsburgh Pirates ESCAPE With 13-12 Victory—Paul Skenes Concerns GROW","slug":"weird-win-pittsburgh-pirates-escape-with-13-12-victory-paul-skenes-concerns-grow","published_at":"2026-09-02T18:00:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933/weird-win-pittsburgh-pirates-escape-with-13-12-victory-paul-skenes-concerns-grow","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/ac5b817c-17a0-4750-9c7c-9ca0e77564cb/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ca178804-c720-476f-9857-ad70690e8c6a&awEpisodeId=ac5b817c-17a0-4750-9c7c-9ca0e77564cb&feed=z3NI6hOx","summary":"Pittsburgh Pirates survive a 13-12 thriller over the San Francisco Giants, powered by Brandon Lowe’s four-hit night and a nine-run third inning. Can Paul Skenes reclaim his ace status as the Pirates eye a brighter 2027? Gary Morgan breaks down the Pirates’ chaotic win, spotlighting key performances from O’Neil Cruz and Nick Gonzalez. Discussion centers on Pittsburgh’s rebuilt bullpen—featuring Mason Montgomery, Luke Weaver, and Kirby Yates—and why their trade deadline acquisitions exceeded expectations. The episode tackles future roles for Murph Gray and the ongoing catcher dilemma, plus fan frustration after decades without a championship. Questions linger about Bob Nutting’s ownership and the team’s approach to starting pitching for 2027. Is the Pirates’ young core finally ready to shift the narrative?","meta_description":"Pittsburgh Pirates survive a 13-12 thriller over the San Francisco Giants, powered by Brandon Lowe’s four-hit night and a nine-run third inning. Can Paul…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2076,"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/weird-win-pittsburgh-pirates-escape-with-13-12-victory-paul-skenes-concerns-grow/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/weird-win-pittsburgh-pirates-escape-with-13-12-victory-paul-skenes-concerns-grow.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}