Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates
761 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 74 ratingsLocked 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.
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Episodes
Bucs in the Basement Talks Pirates 2020 Offseason and Beyond
October 29, 2020 20:57 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBOn the October 29th edition of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Craig and Gary from Bucs in the Basement as they talk about a plethora of topics, ranging from the Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster decisions, the middle infield dilemma, who the Pirates could start and play in centerfield and even more! Check those guys out on their podcast as well. Locked On Pirates is a part of the Locked On Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2010s Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Team and World Series Game 6 Preview
October 27, 2020 20:13 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBOn the October 27 edition of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith pitches his Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star team from an up-and-down decade that was the 2010s, which saw the Pirates win a Wild Card and find multiple playoff appearances. Ethan also gives his preview and prediction for Rays vs Dodgers Game 6 of the World Series in Arlington, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How The Return of Oneil Cruz and Jameson Taillon Will Impact the Pirates
October 26, 2020 19:50 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOn the October 26 edition of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith speaks about SS Oneil Cruz and SP Jameson Taillon in depth on how their individual returns in 2021 will impact the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ethan also gives his predictions for Game Six of the Rays vs Dodgers 2020 Fall Classic. Locked On Pirates is a part of the Locked On Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Stallings and Frazier Deserve Gold Glove Awards and Will Don Kelly Stay or Go?
October 23, 2020 17:16 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOn the October 23 episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith talks about why C Jacob Stallings and 2B/utility player Adam Frazier both deserve to win the Gold Glove Award for their respective positions. Also, bench coach Don Kelly has been a popular figure among baseball for some time now, does he stay in Pittsburgh or take a manager position elsewhere? Locked On Pirates is a part of the Locked On Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Travis Swaggerty Interview
October 22, 2020 16:32 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBOn the 100th episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by 2018 10th overall pick Travis Swaggerty as they go over various topics about his young career, including his time at South Alabama and so far with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Locked On Pirates is a part of the Locked On Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who do the Pittsburgh Pirates Keep from the Rule 5 Draft and Preview of the 2020 World Series
October 20, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBOn the October 20 edition of Locked On Pirates, Ethan Smith highlights what Rule 5 eligible players could end up staying with the Pittsburgh Pirates and which players could see their time in the Pirates farm system come to an end. Also, Ethan previews the 2020 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and LA Dodgers while making his prediction on who will win the Fall Classic. Locked On Pirates is a part of the Locked On Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
What Trades are the Best Across Pittsburgh Pirates History?
October 19, 2020 17:27 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOn the Monday, October 19 episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith looks over some of the best trades across Pittsburgh Pirates history and why each trade was so important for the Pirates after each trade was made. Your thoughts on trades that weren't featured are welcomed @LockedOnPirates or in the comments! Locked On Pirates is a part of the Locked On Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When will Ben Cherington Create a Contender and What Middle Infield Duo is Best for the Pirates Moving Forward?
October 16, 2020 16:37 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOn the October 16 edition of Locked On Pirates, Ethan Smith theorizes when GM Ben Cherington will have the Pittsburgh Pirates in playoff contention. Also, what duo in the middle infield, which happens to be the Pirates strongest unit, will be best for the Buccos moving forward into 2021 and beyond? Locked On Pirates is a part of the Locked On Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview with 2020 First Round Pick Nick Gonzales
October 15, 2020 23:12 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBOn the October 15 edition of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith, joined by special guest Nick Gonzales, who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates 7th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, talk about Nick's journey from walk-on to New Mexico State University to eventual Pittsburgh Pirate draftee as well as more involving Nick's career moving forward. Hint, he get's along with the yinzers already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How the Pitching Rotation will look in 2021 as well as Options Outside of Josh Bell at First Base
October 13, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOn the October 13 edition of Locked on Pirates, host Ethan Smith takes a look at how the starting pitching rotation could look for the Pittsburgh Pirates heading into 2021 with Mitch Keller improving and Jameson Taillon likely to return from Tommy John Surgery. He also takes a look at the options the Pirates have at the first base position if Pittsburgh decides to trade 2019 All-Star Josh Bell. #LetsGoBucs Today's episode is brought to you by RockAuto.com. Amazing selection. Reliably low pr...
Predicting the NL Central Standings in 2021 and Highlighting Former Pirates in the Postseason
October 12, 2020 16:05 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBToday on the October 12 edition of Locked on Pirates, Ethan Smith gives his predictions on where the Pittsburgh Pirates will finish in the NL Central as well as where each team will finish in 2021 prior to free agency. He also highlights former Buccos in the postseason as well as briefly previewing the ALCS and NLCS games for the evening. Locked On Pirates is a part of the Locked On Sports Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Pittsburgh Pirates prospects have the most upside and what players have the most trade value?
October 08, 2020 15:41 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBOn the Thursday, October 8 edition of Locked on Pirates, Ethan Smith outlines which prospects have the most upside heading into 2021 and how they fit into the Pittsburgh Pirates future plans while also looking at what players could be traded in the 2020 offseason for pieces that could help the Pirates establish a sense of direction and identity moving into 2021 and beyond. #LetsGoBucs This podcast is a part of the LockedOn Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Locked on Pirates : Creating the All-Time Pittsburgh Pirates List
October 07, 2020 16:15 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBToday on Locked on Pirates, Ethan Smith takes a trip down memory line with Pittsburgh Pirates faithful, highlighting the All-Pittsburgh Pirates roster compiled by position, featuring some of the greatest baseball players to ever play on the diamond. Locked on Pirates is a part of the Locked on Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked on Pirates : Creating the All-Time Pittsburgh Pirates List
October 07, 2020 16:15 - 30 minutesToday on Locked on Pirates, Ethan Smith takes a trip down memory line with Pittsburgh Pirates faithful, highlighting the All-Pittsburgh Pirates roster compiled by position, featuring some of the greatest baseball players to ever play on the diamond. Locked on Pirates is a part of the Locked on Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked on Pirates : Who is playing CF for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020 and NL Central Wild Card Recap!
October 05, 2020 18:13 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBThe Pittsburgh Pirates had plenty of questions heading into 2020 and more heading into 2021, one of those being who will play center field for the Buccos moving forward, choosing between guys in house or an interesting free agent option. The NL Central sent four of the eight National League playoffs teams to the playoffs, but none advanced. How will those teams, along with the Pirates, head into 2021 NL Central contention? This podcast is a part of the Locked on Sports Network. Learn more ...
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Episode
July 29, 2020 19:16 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBin today's exciting episode we have got some prospect talk. In the second episode of the day we talk about several key prospects. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! cbdMD Our friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the par...
Pittsburgh Pirates Tale of Two Cities
July 29, 2020 14:10 - 20 minutes - 9.58 MBIn this episode we will talk about the two games that occured during this Pirates and Brewers cities. It truly was a tale of two cities. Tune in to find out why. cbdMD Our friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pittsburgh Pirates Tale of Two Cities
July 29, 2020 14:10 - 24 minutesIn this episode we will talk about the two games that occured during this Pirates and Brewers cities. It truly was a tale of two cities. Tune in to find out why. cbdMD Our friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pirates 2020 Opening Series Winners and Losers
July 27, 2020 15:10 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWe talk about the opening series against the St Louis Cardinals and the aftermath of what happened. There are definitely some slow starters out of the gate but there is hope! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pirates 2020 Opening Series Winners and Losers
July 27, 2020 15:10 - 23 minutesWe talk about the opening series against the St Louis Cardinals and the aftermath of what happened. There are definitely some slow starters out of the gate but there is hope! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pirates Lose Twice
February 24, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBYou are listening to Locked On Pirates on The Locked On Podcast Network This is Locked on Pirates your daily podcast on the Pittsburgh Pirates giving you expertise, insight, geeky numbers and a look behind the curtains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pirates Lose Grapefruit League Opener While Mitch Keller Throws 2 Scoreless Innings
February 23, 2020 14:28 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBYou are listening to Locked On Pirates on The Locked On Podcast Network This is Locked on Pirates your daily podcast on the Pittsburgh Pirates giving you expertise, insight, geeky numbers and a look behind the curtains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pirates injury updates and Grapefruit League opener
February 22, 2020 11:40 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBYour listening to Locked On Pirates on The Locked On Podcast Network This is Locked on Pirates your daily podcast on the Pittsburgh Pirates giving you expertise, insight, geeky numbers and a look behind the curtains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pablo Reyes suspended 80 games
February 21, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBYour listening to Locked On Pirates on The Locked On Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Pirates is back!
January 26, 2020 20:00 - 41 seconds - 920 KBThis is Locked on Pirates your daily podcast on the Pittsburgh Pirates giving you expertise, insight, geeky numbers and a look behind the curtains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Pirates is back!
January 26, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutesThis is Locked on Pirates your daily podcast on the Pittsburgh Pirates giving you expertise, insight, geeky numbers and a look behind the curtains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Home opener preview with Bill Brink featuring interviews with Trevor Williams and Joe Musgrove
April 01, 2019 15:43 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBPost-Gazette Pirates reporter Nubyjas Wilborn is joined by fellow Pirates beat reporter Bill Brink as they preview the season opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Home opener preview with Bill Brink featuring interviews with Trevor Williams and Joe Musgrove
April 01, 2019 15:43 - 23 minutesPost-Gazette Pirates reporter Nubyjas Wilborn is joined by fellow Pirates beat reporter Bill Brink as they preview the season opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pittsburgh Pirates are almost ready for opening day
March 27, 2019 16:11 - 15 minutes - 14 MBNick Burdi, Nick Kingham, Pablo Reyes, and Kevin Newman all found out they made the team. JB Shuck and Steven Brault still wait to find out their fate. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates reporter Nubyjas Wilborn was with the team in Houston and will break down all the happenings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The River Blast Podcast: The Bill Mazeroski Episode
September 13, 2018 10:25 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBOn the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex discuss Gregory Polanco's 2018 season, the decline of Corey Dickerson and whether or not the club should consider bringing back Jordy Mercer to be a platoon player. Next, the guys rate each September call up and tell you why they gave their grade. Finally, the show wraps up as always, with segments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
River Blast Podcast - The Willie Stargell Episode
September 07, 2018 11:51 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBOn the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex discuss the Pirates last minute trades prior to the start of September along with the hot second half performances of Trevor Williams and Adam Frazier. Next, they boys talk about the Pirates infield and the improvements that must be made for next season. Finally, the show is wrapped up as always by everyone favorite part, the segments... (Be sure to listen all the way until the very end for a bonus segment!) Learn more about yo...
River Blast Podcast - The Jeff King Episode
August 28, 2018 11:31 - 1 hour - 19.4 MBIn the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex open the show discussing the ongoing struggles of Chris Archer, the poor luck of Clay Holmes and then debate if Clint Hurdle still deserves to be the Pirates manager. Next, Alex takes control of being the host to interview Noah about his recent column titled "Baseball's generation gap". Finally, the boys wrap up the show as they always do with some segments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MAILBAG: The Damned Middle Infield, Philosophical Changes and More
August 27, 2018 20:21 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MBIn today's episode of Locked on Pirates, host Jason Rollison opens up the off-day mailbag. Everyone wants to know what's going to happen with the club's middle infield now and in the future, so Jason tries to put the puzzle together. Plus, your questions on: -Ivan Nova: Deal or no deal? -Kramer and Newman: Players or no players? -Archer and Kela trades: Philosophical change or not? That and more on the best Pittsburgh Pirates podcast around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
River Blast Podcast - The Rennie Stennett Episode
August 23, 2018 13:02 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOn the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex open the show discussing the good, the bad and the ugly of the Pirates recent home stand. Next, they are joined by Pirates pre and post-game show host, Chris Mack of 93.7 The Fan to discuss if the Bucs made a mistake acquiring Chris Archer. Finally, the Boys wrap up the show as always doing their beloved segments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
River Blast Podcast - The Rennie Stennett Episode
August 23, 2018 13:02 - 1 hourOn the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex open the show discussing the good, the bad and the ugly of the Pirates recent home stand. Next, they are joined by Pirates pre and post-game show host, Chris Mack of 93.7 The Fan to discuss if the Bucs made a mistake acquiring Chris Archer. Finally, the Boys wrap up the show as always doing their beloved segments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An open letter to Clint Hurdle
August 20, 2018 02:34 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBIn today's episode of Locked on Pirates, Jason Rollison has some thoughts for Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
River Blast Podcast - The Bill Madlock Episode
August 16, 2018 11:46 - 56 minutes - 45.5 MBAfter a disappointing end to the Pirates trip out west, Noah and Alex break down everything that went wrong in the Bucs series against the Giants and Twins, including Friday's controversial start of Clay Holmes. Special guest, Nate Werner of Pirates Breakdown then joins the show to discuss his latest article where he studies the recent improvement in home run production from the Pirates in 2018. Finally, the show is wrapped up with some segments along with major breaking news! Learn more ab...
LOP's Jason Rollison on ESPN Radio's Adam Crowley show
August 15, 2018 12:43 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBAudio from Jason's appearance on the Adam Crowley show, part of ESPN Radio Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Joe Block thinks the Pirates have a creamy bullpen
August 10, 2018 17:25 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Pittsburgh Pirates found a good one when they brought in Joe Block to their announce team prior to the 2016 season. He graciously granted me some time for the Locked on Pirates podcast today while the club is in San Francisco. It was a lively talk that was very eye-opening in many ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The River Blast Podcast: The Ralph Kiner episode
August 09, 2018 19:35 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBAfter a taking a big series on the road over the Colorado Rockies, Noah and Alex break down the Bucs last three games along with the remainder of their road trip. They then speak about the recent managerial decisions made by Clint Hurdle and give their thoughts on the latest Pirate trades. Jarrod Prugar then joins Noah and Alex to discuss the Pirates farm system before they get into their segments to wrap up the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
INTERVIEW: Pittsburgh Pirates' number three prospect Travis Swaggerty
August 08, 2018 23:29 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBThis episode of Locked on Pirates carries the unedited audio from host Jason Rollison's interview with Travis Swaggerty, the Pirates' 2018 first round pick and current number three prospect (as per MLB Pipeline) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It is now crunch time
August 06, 2018 02:11 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode of Locked on Pirates, host Jason Rollison stresses why the Colorado Series is uber-important to the Pirates' playoff hopes, and takes questions from Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
River Blast Podcast - Trade Deadline Aftermath Bonanza
August 01, 2018 11:37 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBFollowing the Bucs 5-4 win on a wild final day of the trade deadline, Noah Hiles and Alex Stumpf record a special episode discussing the two big moves made by the Pirates front office. From what the Pirates got to what they gave up, Noah and Alex discuss how the moves made on Tuesday will effect the franchise in both the now and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talking Chris Archer & More with ESPN Radio's Adam Crowley
August 01, 2018 00:48 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBLocked on Pirates host Jason Rollison joined Adam Crowley of ESPN Radio in PIttsburgh to talk all things trade deadline. Listen in as they both try to process how the hell the Pirates got Chris Archer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
River Blast Podcast Ep 3 - The Nyjer Morgan Episode
July 26, 2018 11:29 - 52 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah Hiles and Alex Stumpf discuss the Bucs recent win streak, the injury situations of Starling Marte and Corey Dickerson and give an entire breakdown of what the Pirates can do at the trade deadline. Follow Alex on Twitter - @alexjstumpf Follow Noah on Twitter - @noah_hiles95 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing "Who says no?"
July 25, 2018 02:37 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode of Locked on Pirates, Jason Rollison and Alex Stumpf are in trade deadline mania as they introduce a new game - "Who says no?" In Who says No, Alex and Jason take turns giving each other some Pirates trade proposals, making their case for the trade before ultimately asking...Who says no? Follow Jason on twitter - @jrollisonpgh Follow Alex on twitter - @alexjstumpf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dickerson Dilemma
July 23, 2018 13:39 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBLocked on Pirates host Jason Rollison is back with another episode. In today's pod Jason discusses: -The Dickerson Dilemma -GM Speak and why it's sometimes necessary -An early look at the left-handed reliever trade market -Follow Jason on twitter -@jrollisonpgh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
River Blast Ep 2 - The Jack Wilson Episode
July 20, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 21.4 MBIn the second episode of the River Blast Podcast Noah Hiles and Alex Stumpf debate if the Pirates should look to sell at the trade deadline, what to do with Jordan Luplow, second half predictions and much more! Follow Alex on Twitter - @alexjstumpf Follow Noah on Twitter - @noah_hiles95 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked on Pirates - All Star Break mailbag with 93.7 The Fan's Josh Taylor
July 19, 2018 11:34 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBLocked on Pirates host Jason Rollison welcomes in Josh Taylor of 93.7 The Fan to set the stage for the Pittsburgh Pirates' second half. Follow Jason on Twitter -@jrollisonpgh Follow Josh on Twitter - @joshtaylorhd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The River Blast Podcast 1 - We're new here
July 12, 2018 02:02 - 1 hour - 20 MBIn the first ever episode of their new show the River Blast Podcast, co-hosts Noah Hiles and Alex Stumpf give their takes on recent Pirates news such as Corey Dickerson batting leadoff, hand out their mid season awards and then wrap things up with a hand full of creative bucco segments. Follow Noah on Twitter - @noah_hiles95 Follow Alex on Twitter - @alexjstumpf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices