{"podcast":{"title":"Pittsburgh Pirates News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309","podcast_index_feed_id":7463309,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/pittsburgh-pirates-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/pittsburgh-pirates-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":232,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Pittsburgh Pirates News Today delivers daily coverage of the Pittsburgh Pirates with fast, focused updates on game results, player performances, trades, injuries, and key storylines. From regular season matchups to roster moves, the show keeps fans locked in on everything happening in Pittsburgh baseball. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including standout performances, lineup changes, and season trends—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Pittsburgh Pirates News Today is built for fans who want reliable Pirates coverage every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T14:19:55.404486+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309"},"episode":{"title":"Valdez’s Power Surge Lights Up Pirates | Pittsburgh Pirates News","slug":"valdez-s-power-surge-lights-up-pirates-pittsburgh-pirates-news","published_at":"2026-06-29T13:11:37+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309/valdez-s-power-surge-lights-up-pirates-pittsburgh-pirates-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4f731c64-b4ea-4c72-9900-a0a7c75b740f.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4f731c64-b4ea-4c72-9900-a0a7c75b740f.mp3","summary":"Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez is exploding onto the scene with jaw-dropping power, launching a 461-foot homer — one of the longest ever at PNC Park — in a win over the Reds, joining a three-game homer streak that’s rare for a rookie since 2019. His teammate Ryan O’Hearn calls him “fun to watch,” and Valdez credits his confidence to hard work and consistent playing time. With key regulars sidelined, Valdez is thriving, leading the league in slugging among qualified hitters and showing he’s more than just a power threat — he also had a triple shy of the cycle, a walk, and two RBIs in that same game, marking his first career three-hit game. Valdez is proving he belongs, staying focused and delivering every day — a breakout star to watch as the season unfolds. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c57bf3adba9d10f0","meta_description":"Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez is exploding onto the scene with jaw-dropping power, launching a 461-foot homer — one of the longest ever at PNC Park — in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":82,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309/episodes/valdez-s-power-surge-lights-up-pirates-pittsburgh-pirates-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309/valdez-s-power-surge-lights-up-pirates-pittsburgh-pirates-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}