Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

Live on Spotify Greenroom, host Ethan Smith talks about the phenomenal play as of late from OF Gregory Polanco and how he could potentially get a new contract when his extension is up this offseason. Ethan also watches Pirates vs Brewers live and answers any questions or topics from listeners! This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever n...

Gregory Polanco Playing His Way Into a New Contract? Live Pirates/Brewers Watch Along!

August 04, 2021 20:10 - 28 minutes

Live on Spotify Greenroom, host Ethan Smith talks about the phenomenal play as of late from OF Gregory Polanco and how he could potentially get a new contract when his extension is up this offseason. Ethan also watches Pirates vs Brewers live and answers any questions or topics from listeners! This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need...

Recapping Bryse Wilson's Debut; Players To Watch For in Last Two Months; Impact of Colin Moran and Steven Brault Returning

August 03, 2021 17:23 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

On today's episode, host Ethan Smith recaps a solid start to Bryse Wilson's Pirates career, players he's watching closely down the stretch and getting ready for the returns of Steven Brault and Colin Moran! Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Built Bar is a protein bar th...

Gary Morgan Monday; All Draft Picks Signed; Pirates Flip the Script Against Phillies; Making Sense of a Crazy Trade Deadline

August 02, 2021 16:33 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

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Crossover w/ Locked On Phillies Ahead of Weekend Series; Analyzing Braden Ogle Trade w/ Cross State Rival

July 30, 2021 18:37 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Ethan Smith and host of Locked On Phillies Dan Wilson analyze the craziness of the trade deadline week, preview the weekend series between the two Pennsylvania teams and recap the saga that ultimately ended up in a Braden Ogle trade. This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Bu...

Mason Martin! Mason Talks His Minor League Career; Love for the Pirates and Being in the Majors Soon Enough

July 29, 2021 17:32 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Mason Martin of the Altoona Curve joins host Ethan Smith to talk about his minor league career, his love for baseball books, who he idolized growing up and his goals! This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtb...

Locked On Yankees Joins to Talk Clay Holmes Trade; Adam Bittner Joins to Review Moves Thus Far

July 28, 2021 16:19 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Adam Bittner and Stacey Gotsulias of Locked On Yankees join the show to talk the Clay Holmes trade and Tyler Anderson move as well as more moves that could follow for the rest of the week! This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a c...

Javier Reyes of Locked On Padres Joins the Show; Talking Adam Frazier Trade; NL West Much like 2015 NL Central; Padres and Pirates Not Done Dealing

July 27, 2021 16:24 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Javier Reyes of Locked On Padres joins host Ethan Smith to dive into the Adam Frazier trade, how the NL West is much like the 2015 NL Central and why the Padres and Pirates aren't done dealing on different wavelengths. This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar is a pr...

Gary Morgan Monday's; Adam Frazier Trade Reaction and Analysis; Lonnie White Jr Signs; Other Trades We Expect; New Leader Needs to Emerge

July 26, 2021 16:09 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

-Gary Morgan joins the show! -Adam Frazier dealt to Padres as Ethan Smith and Gary give their reaction and analysis! -Lonnie White Jr signs, capping off the top four selections for the Pirates in a phenomenal draft! -Other trades are expected from Pittsburgh, could Tyler Anderson, Richard Rodriguez and others be on the move? -With Frazier gone, who needs to emerge as a leader in the clubhouse? This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and fi...

Adam Bittner Joins the Show; Recapping Pirates vs DBacks Series; The Legend of John Nogowski; All Draft Picks Signed

July 22, 2021 16:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

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Pirates Fail to Get Going Against Diamondbacks; Dillon Peters In, Kyle Crick Out; Draft Picks Signing is a Great Thing, but Be Patient

July 20, 2021 17:51 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Enjoy today's episode of Locked On Pirates, hosted by Ethan Smith! This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. There is only 1 place...

Gary Morgan Monday's; Pirates and Mets Was Fun; Henry Davis Signs Way Under Slot; Pirates Should Extend Reynolds Now

July 19, 2021 14:37 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! Enjoy today's crossover w/ Gary Morgan! This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. There is onl...

Talking Trades and First Half Grades w/ HTown Wheelhouse

July 16, 2021 19:21 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

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Pirates Battle Mets Once Again; Realistic Expectations for the Second Half; Santiago Florez and Other Prospects Shining

July 15, 2021 17:25 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

On today's episode, host Ethan Smith previews the upcoming series against the Mets as the two teams battle again after the All-Star break. Also, the second half of the Pirates season does not have plenty of expectations for the postseason with the team out of contention, but what can we expect from the second half from Pittsburgh? Finally, Santiago Florez has shined as a pitcher in the system and so have some other prospects as well. Ethan reviews some prospects have solid seasons in the m...

Adam Bittner Wednesday's; How He Felt About the Draft; Realistic Goals Heading into the Second Half; Lottery Tickets Abound

July 14, 2021 17:14 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Adam Bittner comes back from vacation to join host Ethan Smith as Adam gives his thoughts on how the Pirates performed in the draft as well as how the overall impact from the draft could be felt in the coming years. Following that, what are some realistic goals for the Pirates in the second half of the season? Finally, the draft allotted the Pirates a ton of "lottery tickets" if you will, how many can they have by the end of the trade deadline and how big is the quantity of what the Pirate...

Pirates Dominate Day Two of Draft and All-Star Game Preview

July 13, 2021 17:05 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

On today's episode, host Ethan Smith is ecstatic about day two of the Pirates draft and highlights the selections made in rounds 2-10 and why Ben Cherington made a slam dunk with the selection in the first couple of rounds. Following that, the MLB All-Star commences tonight in Colorado and Adam Frazier as well as Bryan Reynolds will represent the National League as the 2B and OF. What can we expect from the Mid-Summer Classic and the Buccos duo tonight? This episode is brought to you by Sp...

Henry Davis Selected Number One Overall; Names to Look for in Round Two; Rodolfo Castro a Must on the Roster; Hayes Will Fight Back

July 12, 2021 13:50 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

On today's episode, Gary Morgan Jr. joins Ethan Smith to talk about the Henry Davis selection for the Pirates and what is expected from the young catcher and how both enjoyed the pick. Following that, the Pirates select first again today in round two with tons of talent left on the board and the duo gives you some names to look out for. Finally, Rodolfo Castro may have cemented himself as a player on the MLB roster over the weekend, and for good reason. Also, Ke'Bryan Hayes is getting pitc...

Revisiting the 2020 MLB Draft for Pittsburgh; Nick Gonzales Capsule Interview; Making Final Prediction on Number 1 Pick

July 09, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

On today's episode, host Ethan Smith revisits the 2020 MLB Draft for Pittsburgh on the final podcast before the 2021 MLB Draft this Sunday, a class that is headlined by Nick Gonzales and a slew of right-hand pitching. Following that, Ethan goes into the capsule with an interview from Nick Gonzales back in October, so enjoy it being brought back to your airwaves. Finally, Ben Cherington and his team probably have their minds made up on the number one pick, but Ethan gives his final predicti...

Revisiting the 2018 and 2019 Drafts for Pittsburgh; Previewing First Series of Season Against the Mets

July 08, 2021 16:32 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

On today's episode, Ethan Smith continues draft week with revisiting both the 2018 and 2019 MLB Drafts for Pittsburgh and why certain players from those drafts could be huge for Pittsburgh in a couple of years. Ethan also previews the first series of the season against the Mets, a team the Pirates will see over their next seven games, before and after the All-Star Break. This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On ro...

Revisiting the Pirates 2017 MLB Draft

July 06, 2021 16:45 - 29 minutes

It's draft week! On today's episode, host Ethan Smith starts "Revisiting that Pirates Draft" with the 2017 MLB Draft, which featured players like Shane Baz, Cal Mitchell and Jared Oliva. This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. There is only 1 place that has you cov...

Revisiting the Pirates 2017 MLB Draft

July 06, 2021 16:45 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

It's draft week! On today's episode, host Ethan Smith starts "Revisiting that Pirates Draft" with the 2017 MLB Draft, which featured players like Shane Baz, Cal Mitchell and Jared Oliva. This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and find one of our Locked On rooms. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. There is only 1 place that has yo...

Gary Morgan Monday's; Gary and Ethan Make Draft Prediction; Plenty of Pirates Should Be Available; What is Ben Cherington Asking For?

July 05, 2021 15:42 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

On today's episode, host Ethan Smith and Gary Morgan of Bucs in the Basement preview the MLB Draft and predict who the Pirates will select with the top overall selection. Following that, Adam Frazier trade buzz is heating up but some other Pirates players should be made available before the trade deadline as well. Finally, what exactly is Ben Cherington's plan and his asking price in return for trading his players? This episode is brought to you by Spotify Greenroom. Download the Spotify ...

Adam Frazier Gets All-Star Nod and White Sox Showing Interest; Trade or Keep w/ Pirates Players; Previewing Remainder of Brewers Series

July 02, 2021 18:34 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! On today's episode, Ethan Smith celebrates Adam Frazier getting the All-Star starting nod at 2B for the NL and Jon Heyman's report that the Chicago White Sox could be interested in Frazier. Following that, the Pirates have a busy July ahead of them and Ethan names off numerous Pirates players and tells you if they should keep them or trade them before the July 31 trade deadline. Finally, following a 7-2 loss to the Brewers, Ethan previews the remainder o...

Re-Opening Day Against Milwaukee; Frazier vs Albies for All-Star Game; What to Expect from Month of July

July 01, 2021 17:43 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! On today's episode, host Ethan Smith celebrates Re-Opening Day at PNC Park as the Milwaukee Brewers come to town. Following that, All-Star starters get announced tonight and Adam Frazier is the only Pirates finalist. Ethan compares Albies and Frazier and tells you why Frazier should get the nod. Finally, the month of July is likely the most important month of the season for the Pirates for many reasons and Ethan gives you some takes on what to expect fro...

Adam Bittner Wednesday's; Contreras and Priester Named to Futures Game; June Progress Report; Trusting Ben Cherington

June 30, 2021 16:49 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

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Paul Holden Interview Continued; Dream HR Derby, Trade Talks and Favorite Players on Rockies and Pirates

June 29, 2021 16:17 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

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Gary Morgan Monday's; Previewing Rockies Series w/ Paul Holden

June 28, 2021 17:03 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Gary Morgan joins the show to talk the week of Pirates baseball, extending or trading Bryan Reynolds and his trip to Greensboro to see the Grasshoppers and some of the Pirates best prospects! Paul Holden also joins the show to preview the Pirates vs Rockies series and speak about both teams and their potential trade deadline moves and how each team should move forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pirates Take First vs St Louis and Opening the Mailbag to Answer Your Questions

June 25, 2021 17:53 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Pittsburgh takes the first of four over the St Louis Cardinals and Ethan has his takeaways, including being right in his preview on Thursday. Also, Ethan opens the mailbag to answer some of your questions from Twitter! Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag...

Pirates vs Cardinals Preview; Dylan Carlson vs Ke'Bryan Hayes; Neil Walker to Be Honored by Pirates

June 24, 2021 17:41 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

The Pirates have won 3 of their 5 and the St Louis Cardinals welcome them to town. Ethan has your preview. Two of the better young players in the NL Central will square off when Dylan Carlson and Ke'Bryan Hayes match up for the first time in this series. Can either contend with Trevor Rodgers for NL Rookie of the Year? Finally, Neil Walker will be honored at PNC Park and throw out the first pitch on July 3. Let's revisit some of his best moments as a Pittsburgh Pirate. Learn more about yo...

Bryan Reynolds... Extension or Trade Candidate and More w/ Adam Bittner!

June 23, 2021 16:46 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Is Bryan Reynolds an extension or trade candidate? Adam Frazier's trade value at its peak? Pirates long term timeline and who they should take at number one overall? Adam Bittner joins the show to discuss with Ethan. This episode is brought to you by Locker Room. Download the Locker Room app from the IOS app store and find one of our Locked On rooms. Locker Room - Changing the way we talk sports. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo c...

White Sox Come to Town; Just How Good is Roansy Contreras? Mason Martin Among Top Power Hitting Prospects

June 22, 2021 20:04 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! It's Tuesday and the Chicago White Sox are coming to PNC Park for a short two-game series. Ethan has your preview and keys for victory. Roansy Contreras has been one of the best pitchers not only in the Pirates system but all of minor league baseball. Just how good is he though? Ethan gives his thoughts on Contreras. Mason Martin has been climbing prospect boards, especially in the power hitting department. Just how far can he climb throughout the rest o...

Pirates vs Indians Recap; Trade Talks Heating Up in Pittsburgh; A Message to Derek Shelton

June 21, 2021 16:18 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! The Pirates won a series again after ten straight losses and Ethan Smith has your recap and takeaways from the series. Also, this is an important week in baseball for many reasons, but GM Ben Cherington says trade talks are heating up in Pittsburgh. What could be expect from the Pirates front office in the next couple of weeks? Finally, Ethan gives a message to Derek Shelton after yet another botched managerial decision on Sunday against Cleveland. This...

Missed Opportunities Extends Pirates Losing Streak to 8; MLB Releases Substance Memo; Adam Frazier and All-Star Voting

June 15, 2021 18:29 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Host Ethan Smith talks about the small things and why not executing the small things had led to the Pirates losing streak extending to eight games, especially in the 3-2 loss to the Nationals on Monday. Following that, Major League Baseball released a memo detailing consequences to using illegal substances. How will this affect the next couple of weeks ahead of the trade deadline and could we see an increase in batting average once again? Finally, Adam Frazier is the lone All-Star vote get...

Mitch Keller Optioned and More on Gary Morgan Monday's!

June 14, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Gary Morgan joins the show as he does every Monday with Ethan Smith to discuss the decision of optioning Mitch Keller to AAA Indianapolis, some questionable decisions from manager Derek Shelton over the weekend and why Pirates fans should try and enjoy the two upcoming series with some tough matchups ahead! This episode is brought to you by Locker Room. Download the Locker Room app from the IOS app store and find one of our Locked On rooms. Locker Room - Changing the way we talk sports. Am...

Pittsburgh Pirates June 11 Locker Room Talk

June 11, 2021 19:12 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

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Jacob Stallings a Measuring Stick for Pitcher Success; NL West Have Potential to be like 2015 NL Central? Previewing Series Against Milwaukee

June 10, 2021 18:49 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

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Marcelo Mayer Draft Profile; Taking a Deep Dive into Gregory Polanco's Career; How Serious is the Sticky Substance Issue in Baseball?

June 09, 2021 18:36 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! Marcelo Mayer appears to be the favorite for the Pirates at number one overall come July's draft, so let's take a look at the super athletic shortstop that could be in the Pirates system for the next couple of years. Also, Gregory Polanco has been sort of an enigma for Pittsburgh during his time here and Ethan takes a deep dive into his career and why he never panned out the way he should have. Finally, the sticky substance situation is on everyone's min...

What Pirates Need to Do vs Dodgers to Compete? Can Phillip Evans Be a Fit in the Outfield When He Returns? Player and Pitcher of the Week

June 08, 2021 20:06 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! On today's show, the Pirates and Dodgers are slated for a three game set and both teams are clearly on different trajectories, but with the Dodgers facing injuries with Cody Bellinger and Corey Seager being sidelined, can attacking batters be the way the Pirates compete in the series? Following that, we have seen both Ke'Bryan Hayes and Colin Moran return, meaning Derek Shelton has one final piece left from the Opening Day roster puzzle, Phillip Evans. Ca...

Gary Morgan Monday's: Hayes and Moran Changing Everything; Pitching Leading the Way Again; Previewing Dodgers and Brewers; The Spin Rate Dilemma

June 07, 2021 19:30 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

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Previewing Hayes Return and Pirates vs Marlins; Talking 2021 MLB Season w/ Gabb Goudy

June 03, 2021 17:08 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates everyone! On today's episode, host Ethan Smith previews the return of Ke'Bryan Hayes and the series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins and how the Pirates can take the series, or at least a split. Following that, Ethan is joined by Fan Duel's own Gabb Goudy, a major Cleveland sports fan who has had her time in Pittsburgh as well, to talk everything baseball during this 2021 season and some about her Cleveland Indians also! This episode is br...

June Expectations, Potential Trades and Two Month Pirates Report Card w/ Adam Bittner

June 02, 2021 17:29 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! On today's episode, Adam Bittner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette drops in to talk about the upcoming month of baseball and realistic expectations for the Pirates and the players in the month of June. Following that, the duo talks trade talk and who the Pirates could be dealing their top trade chips at the deadline and what those trades could mean in the grand scheme of the rebuild, with the number one pick being the most important piece. Finally, two mont...

June Expectations, Potential Trades and Two Month Pirates Report Card w/ Adam Bittner

June 02, 2021 17:29 - 38 minutes

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! On today's episode, Adam Bittner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette drops in to talk about the upcoming month of baseball and realistic expectations for the Pirates and the players in the month of June. Following that, the duo talks trade talk and who the Pirates could be dealing their top trade chips at the deadline and what those trades could mean in the grand scheme of the rebuild, with the number one pick being the most important piece. Finally, two months i...

Pirates Drop First to Royals in Kuhl's Return; Moran and Evans Starting Rehab Assignments; How Will the Pitching Staff Shape Out w/ Returns?

June 01, 2021 18:26 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! On today's episode, the Pirates had their first nationally televised game of the season against the Royals Monday night, but the team fell 7-3 in Kansas City in Chad Kuhl's return to the mound and host Ethan Smith has the recap. Following that, both Colin Moran and Phillip Evans are slated to return soon and both will start their rehab assignments, adding to the list of players that are returning to the Pirates in the coming weeks. Finally, with all of t...

200th Episode of Locked On Pirates w/ Gary Morgan Jr.

May 31, 2021 18:18 - 29 minutes

It's the 200th episode of Locked On Pirates! On today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined once again by Gary Morgan Jr. as they talk about the Rockies vs Pirates series, the impending returns of Ke'Bryan Hayes, Colin Moran and Phillip Evans and everything going on within the Pirates organization and Major League Baseball! This episode is brought to you by Locker Room. Download the Locker Room app from the IOS app store and find one of our Locked On rooms. Locker Room - Changing the way we t...

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