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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Ep 434: Why the Ke'Bryan Hayes Sunflower Seed Debacle is No Big Deal for the Pittsburgh Pirates & More! Gary Morgan!
September 20, 2022 05:04 - 34 minutesThe Pittsburgh Pirates know it. Ke'Bryan Hayes knows it. And Ethan and Gary Morgan know it. The Hayes Sunflower Seed debacle is no big deal. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nugenix Now get a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T when you text MLB to 231-231. Text now and get a bottle of Nugenix Thermo, their most powerful fat incinerator ever, with key ingredients to help you get back into shape fast. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.c...
Ep 433: Locked On Pirates & Reds Crossover w/ Jeff Carr and Steven Offenbaker
September 16, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 432: Broom Time for Pittsburgh over Cincinnati & Mailbag Wednesday Questions!
September 14, 2022 20:28 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith celebrates the Pirates sweep over the Reds as well as answering your questions about the Pirates on Mailbag Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 431: Home Runs Propel Pirates Over Reds, Luis Ortiz Slated for First Start & Cherington's Focus on Making the Team Better
September 13, 2022 15:04 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith gears up for a double-header for the Pirates against the Reds as he recaps the win last night that was propelled by the home run ball, taking a look at Luis Ortiz's and predictions for his first start and Ben Cherington's comments about making the roster better this off-season and how he can achieve that goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 430: Oneil Cruz's Adjustments at the Plate, MLB's New Rules for 2023 & More w/ Gary Morgan
September 12, 2022 10:58 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 429: Pirates vs Cardinals Preview, Revisiting Jose Quintana Trade & Pujols Quest for 700 HRs w/ JD Hafron
September 08, 2022 21:33 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith and Locked On Cardinals host JD Hafron discuss the upcoming weekend series between the Pirates and Cardinals, revisiting the Jose Quintana trade and why Albert Pujols has a real shot to get to 700 HRs against the Pirates on the final weekend of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 428: Mailbag Wednesday: Rodolfo Castro's Future, Kevin Newman's Role & 2023 Free Agent SP Targets
September 07, 2022 19:52 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith answers your questions about the Pittsburgh Pirates in between the Pirates double header against the New York Mets as he answers about Rodolfo Castro's future, Kevin Newman's role moving forward and starting pitching targets in 2023 free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 427: Gary Morgan! Mets In-Depth Series Preview, Playing the Youngins & Looking for Momentum Towards 2023
September 06, 2022 14:25 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 426: Pittsburgh Pirates Swept By Toronto, NY Mets Series Preview & Why This Weekend Was Interesting
September 05, 2022 19:26 - 25 minutes - 23 MBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 425: Mailbag Wednesday! Mitch Keller's Progression, Suwinski's Role & 2023 Free Agency Gameplan
August 31, 2022 21:21 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith answers your questions and recaps the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers series, with questions ranging from Mitch Keller's progression, Jack Suwinski's return and role, Oneil Cruz's success against Milwaukee and a game plan for the Pirates in 2023 free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 424: Notes from Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 Loss to Brewers & Why the Environment & Tone Needs to Change
August 30, 2022 14:15 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith dives into his notes from the 7-5 walk-off loss to the Milwaukee Brewers last night, featuring another Oneil Cruz HR off Corbin Burnes, bullpen struggles and Jack Suwinski's return. Also, the Pirates are in year three of the Ben Cherington rebuild since his hiring in November of 2019. The team can preach about progress all they want, but at some point, the environment and tone around the clubhouse has to change for the better for thi...
Ep 423: Roansy Contreras Continues Strong 2022 Campaign, Jack Suwinski Returning & Previewing Series vs Milwaukee
August 29, 2022 17:03 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith continues showing love for starting pitcher Roansy Contreras as he showcased another strong start against the Philadelphia Phillies after a strong start early last week against another contender in the Atlanta Braves. Also, Jack Suwinski is being recalled to the Major League roster from AAA Indianapolis for the first time since July 14 against the Miami Marlins, so how does his return impact the Pirates lineup offensively? Finally, ...
Ep 422: Pirates Travel to Philadelphia! Five Runs or More the Key to Victory & NL Playoff Picture
August 27, 2022 14:52 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith previews the second and final series of the season between the two Pennsylvania baseball franchises as Pittsburgh heads to Citizens Bank Park to take on the Phillies. While previewing the series, Ethan also emphasizes the keys the victory for the Pirates, or at least competing, and why five runs or more scored is the biggest key. Finally, heading into September, the contenders of the NL are clear, but who does Ethan think will make it to the Fall Classic ...
Ep 421: Mailbag Wednesday, Braves Knock Around Pirates & Cruz Breaks Another Statcast Record
August 24, 2022 20:55 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith answers your questions as he does every Wednesday on the pod while also recapping whatever those three games were against the Atlanta Braves as well as Oneil Cruz breaking yet another Statcast record on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 420: Trading Prospects for MLB Talent the Right Move? Roansy Shines! Michael Burrows in September?
August 23, 2022 14:28 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the very real possibility of trading prospects for MLB talent this offseason and why it could be a good idea and also why they may have to move on from some prospects. Also, Roansy Contreras shined against a strong Braves lineup and coaching changes could and probably should be imminent moving into 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 419: Pirates Lose to Reds, The Future of Both Teams & More w/ Jeff Carr
August 22, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWell, the Pittsburgh Pirates dismal 2022 campaign continued with a series loss to the Reds at PNC Park, so Jeff Carr of Locked On Reds joins us to recap the series, players from both teams that we can expect to be staples of the franchises moving forward and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 418: Mailbag Wednesday, Dennis Eckersley's Comments & Roansy Contreras Returns
August 17, 2022 19:24 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBIt's a Mailbag Wednesday here at Locked On Pirates as host Ethan Smith answers your questions about the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dennis Eckersley's choice words about the Pirates lineup and management on the Red Sox broadcast and previews the return of Roansy Contreras to the MLB roster as he gets his first start with the Pirates in some time after appearances in AAA Indianapolis. *** @NESN OWNS THE RIGHTS TO THE VIDEO AND AUDIO FEATURED FROM LAST NIGHT'S PIRATES VS RED SOX GAME ON 7/16/2022***...
Ep 417: Pittsburgh Pirates & Red Sex Preview w/ Lauren Willand & Gabrielle Starr
August 16, 2022 13:32 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Locked On Red Sox host Lauren Willand and former Locked On Red Sox host Gabrielle Starr to preview the Pirates vs Red Sox series, why both front offices are subjects of bad roster decisions, baseball's problems and ideas for something other than the Field of Dreams Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 416: Let's Talk About the State of the Pittsburgh Pirates w/ Gary Morgan
August 15, 2022 21:09 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the current, not fun, state of the Pittsburgh Pirates, why things need to change for the Buccos and how things should and probably will change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 415: Previewing Weekend Series vs Inconsistent San Francisco Giants w/ Ben Kaspick
August 12, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOn today's second Friday crossover, host Ethan Smith is joined by Ben Kaspick of Locked On Giants to discuss the upcoming weekend series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants, a series the Giants must have to stay in contention and a series for the Buccos that they need to get out of a rut. Also, could the Pirates be seeing what their future holds with the position the Giants are currently in record wise possibly being an indication of the Pirates record in 2023? Learn mor...
Ep 414: Pirates Struggle vs Diamondbacks, Rebuilding Status Update & Playoff Predictions w/Millard Thomas
August 12, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAfter yet another series where the Pittsburgh Pirates struggled, Ethan Smith joins Millard Thomas of Locked On Diamondbacks to recap the four-game set as well as talking about how each team's rebuilds are going and some playoff predictions for both the NL & AL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 413: Mitch Keller Improvement, Endy Rodriguez Emergence & Other Notable Minor League Performances
August 11, 2022 21:33 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith talks about to continuous improvement we've seen from SP Mitch Keller this year and why the sky is limi for him moving forward. Keller isn't the only one performing well right now, as Endy Rodriguez keeps moving up prospect boards by the minute and had an impressive AA debut with Altoona. Finally, the Pirates are out of contention, but a focus on young talent and the minor leagues offers optimism for next season. Learn more about you...
Ep 412: Mailbag Wednesday! Andy Haines, 2023 1B Options, Core Players & More
August 10, 2022 21:21 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIts our 412th episode Locked On Yinzer Nation. Host Ethan Smith answers your hard pressing questions for Mailbag Wednesday, featuring questions regarding Andy Haines, 1B options next season, who the core of the Pittsburgh Pirates consists of and more. Today's episode is brought to you by Built Bar and BetOnline! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 411: What's Expected in 2022 Heading Into 2023 & Weekly Preview w/ Gary Morgan
August 08, 2022 15:08 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the expectations for the Pirates for the remainder of 2022 heading into 2023 as well as previewing the west coast trip versus Arizona and San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 411: What's Expected in 2022 Heading Into 2023 & Weekly Preview w/ Gary Morgan
August 08, 2022 15:08 - 32 minutesOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the expectations for the Pirates for the remainder of 2022 heading into 2023 as well as previewing the west coast trip versus Arizona and San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 410: Pirates Sweep Brewers, Bullpen Strategies Moving Forward & What to Expect the Rest of August
August 04, 2022 21:17 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBOn today's episode, Ethan Smith recaps a fun start to the month of August as the Pittsburgh Pirates swept the Milwaukee Brewers thanks to some walk-off magic and offensive production. Also, with All-Star closer David Bednar on the shelf during a 15-day IL stint, how should Derek Shelton utilize the bullpen moving forward? Finally, the month of August and the rest of 2022 are shaping up to be fun for the Buccos, so what we can expect from the team the remainder of this month and beyond? Lear...
Ep 409: Oneil Cruz Propels Pirates to 5-3 Win, Yoshi Tsutsugo DFA'd & Recapping the Trade Deadline
August 03, 2022 21:06 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith recaps the Pirates 5-3 win over the Brewers to end their seven-game losing streak, propelled by Oneil Cruz's 3-run HR off ace Corbin Burnes. Also, Tucapita Marcano returns to the big-league roster much to the praise of Pirates fans as Yoshi Tsutsugo has officially been designated for assignment. Finally, Ethan recaps a wild 2022 trade deadline which saw the Pirates make two moves as well as previewing game two of the series against Mi...
Ep 408: Jose Quintana & Chris Stratton Headed to St Louis for Johan Oviedo & Malcom Nunez & Brewers Preview!
August 02, 2022 14:31 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith recaps the only trade thus far from the Pirates as the Buccos sent Jose Quintana & Chris Stratton to the St. Louis Cardinals for RHP Johan Oviedo & 3B/1B Malcom Nunez and why the return is much better for the Pirates than Ethan first thought. Also, actual baseball is being played tonight as the Pirates look to end their seven game losing streak against the Milwaukee Brewers and Ethan has your preview. ***HIGHLIGHTS FROM MLB.COM & BASEBALL AMERICA*** Lea...
Ep 407: Quiet Trade Deadline? When Do the Pirates Move On from Bad Players? & More w/ Gary Morgan
August 01, 2022 14:32 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the impending trade deadline and why it will be a quieter one for the Pirates than past years. Also, this week is a time for change, but when do the Pirates move on from bad players? All that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 407: Quiet Trade Deadline? When Do the Pirates Move On from Bad Players? & More w/ Gary Morgan
August 01, 2022 14:32 - 34 minutesOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the impending trade deadline and why it will be a quieter one for the Pirates than past years. Also, this week is a time for change, but when do the Pirates move on from bad players? All that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 406: Battle of PA This Weekend, Possible Trades for Pirates/Phillies & Trade Deadline w/ Connor Thomas
July 27, 2022 22:04 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Connor Thomas of Locked On Phillies to discuss the upcoming weekend series, possible trades between the two PA teams and everything surrounding the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 405: Cubs & Phillies Series Preview & Predictions w/ Adam Bittner
July 25, 2022 18:52 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBEpisode two on Monday, July 25 features Ethan Smith and guest Adam Bittner as they preview the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs and the weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which features a primetime game on FOX this Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 404: Jose Quintana Trade Value? Trading Veterans The Right Move? & More w/ Gary Morgan
July 25, 2022 14:17 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss Daniel Vogelbach being traded this weekend and why Jose Quintana will likely be next and what his value looks like on the trade market. Also, is trading veterans the right move? All that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 403: Daniel Vogelbach to New York? Miami Marlins Series Preview & Predictions!
July 22, 2022 21:07 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith talks about rumors of the New York Mets being interested in DH Daniel Vogelbach while highlighting your thoughts and opinions on how the Pirates should handle trading or not trading one of the better DH's in all of baseball this season. Also, the Pirates are finally back on the field after the All-Star break and match up with the Miami Marlins and the Pirates could use a good start to kickstart a strong second half of 2022. Learn mor...
Ep 402: Pittsburgh Pirates Draft Strategy Was Evident & Second Half Handbook
July 20, 2022 21:24 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith recaps the Pittsburgh Pirates draft class, which featured an emphasis in two specific areas that could help the team sooner than many think and why Ben Cherington opted for the strategy he did. Also, the second half of the season is officially upon us and Ethan takes a brief look at how things could shape up for the Pirates in a very important back-end of the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Ep 401: Juan Soto Wins the HR Derby, David Bednar's Role in All-Star Game and ASG Predictions
July 19, 2022 19:10 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, Juan Soto defeated Julio Rodriguez in the HR Derby to dethrone two-time, back-to-back champion Pete Alonso, but Ethan has questions about the event. Also, David Bednar won't have as big of a role as Bryan Reynolds & Adam Frazier did last year in the All-Star Game, but what can he make of his limited role in this years game? Finally, Ethan gives his All-Star Game predictions and why the event needs something more to fully embrace the "fun" that is supp...
Ep 400: Termarr Johnson Selection A Good One, 1st Half Recap & 2nd Half Predictions w/ Gary Morgan
July 18, 2022 23:20 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBWell, the Pirates selection at four, Termarr Johnson, sure is confident in his ability to bring "the best player in the draft" to Pittsburgh and the selection made sense at four, but how did the Pirates do overall on night one of the First Year Player Draft? Ethan Smith and Gary Morgan dive into the selections as well as recapping the first half of the season for the Pirates and giving their predictions for the second half of the season and the trade deadline, which is closer than you think....
Ep 399: Pirates & Rockies Battle Again, But With Different Stakes & Keys to Victory for Pittsburgh
July 15, 2022 23:28 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith joins Paul Holden of Locked On Rockies to discuss the final series for the Pirates and Rockies before the All-Star Break, why the Rockies and Pirates series has more stakes than the last as well as how the Pirates can go into Coors and continue their good play against NL West opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 398: Peter Pratt Joins the Show! Previewing Final Three Games, A Possible Reynolds Trade & Revisiting the Stallings Trade
July 12, 2022 21:16 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Peter Pratt of Locked On Marlins to discuss yesterday's Pirates win and the rest of the series, a possible Bryan Reynolds trade package and revisiting the Jacob Stallings trade from this past winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 397: David Bednar is An All-Star, Pirates Rejecting Offers for Reynolds & Bednar & More w/ Gary Morgan
July 11, 2022 15:14 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today's morning episode, Ethan Smith and Gary Morgan discuss David Bednar's All-Star first half and how he can continue to be the Pirates anchor in the bullpen for the remainder of 2022 and beyond. Also, Bryan Reynolds and Bednar have been "talked about" amongst trades, but the Pirates are rejecting trading either, but what pieces should the Pirates move before the trade deadline passes to continue to build towards contention? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Ep 396: Hijinks, Roster Moves & A Series Split Define Pirates Double-Header vs Cincinnati w/ Locked On Reds!
July 08, 2022 11:03 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith joins the Locked On Reds crew to discuss the split double-header between the Pirates & Reds, the hijinks that ensued, how the double-header puts both teams in a wild stretch of games and how each team plans to attack the trade deadline and this upcoming offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 395: Homecoming's Abound for Pirates vs Yankees
July 05, 2022 21:18 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOn today's episode, Ethan Smith & Stacey Gotsulias discuss the Pirates and Yankees series, Jameson Taillon's return to Pittsburgh and seeing Oneil Cruz and Aaron Judge on the field at the same time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 394: Pirates Look To Upset Brewers at PNC & June Superlatives for Pirates Standouts!
June 30, 2022 21:25 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith previews the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers in a battle thats very important for both teams who come into the series playing very different baseball. Also, June Superlatives come your way as you, the listeners, voted on Twitter for Player, Rookie, Reliever, Starter, Surprise & Performance of the month of the June! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bryan Reynolds Strong June, Pirates win 8-7 in DC & More
June 29, 2022 22:55 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith recaps the best game of the season from Bryan Reynolds as he smashed 3 HRs and 6 RBIs in an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals as well as highlighting a crazy month of June for Reynolds and improvements the Pirates need to address in the upcoming months and off-season to continue towards contention again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 392: Locked On Pirates Pre-Game! Pirates Four Game Skid Ends Tonight & Twitter Tuesday!
June 28, 2022 22:34 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith has your pre-game festivities as the Pirates, led by Jose Quintana, face the Patrick Corbin led Nationals as they look to end their four-game losing skid that has been defined by blown leads as well as highlighting your answers to today's Twitter Tuesday question! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 391: Roster Decisions Ahead, Trade Deadline Looming & More w/Gary Morgan
June 27, 2022 11:07 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the flurry of roster moves sure to come in the coming weeks as players return from the IL and decisions the Pirates will have to make. Also, could those decisions influence what the Pirates decide to do during the trade deadline? All of that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 390: Suwinski's Case for NLROTY? Strong June for Young Players & Previewing Game Three vs Tampa Bay
June 26, 2022 23:51 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDoes Jack Suwinski have a case for NL Rookie of the Year? Also, Pirates rookies have been the story of 2022 and plenty had strong months of June, can they carry over into the rest of the season? Finally, what are the keys for the Pirates to salvage a game against the Rays in the final game of the three game set? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 389: Pirates Get Series Win Over Chicago, A Fun Summer Ahead & Expectations w/ TheBaseballBiz
June 23, 2022 22:44 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBOn today's episode, Ethan joins TheBaseballBiz to discuss the series win over the Cubs, why this summer is going to be a fun one for the Pirates and expectations for the remainder of 2022 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 388: Young Pirates Getting it Done! 2023 a Year to Compete? More Pirates Talk w/ Sully Baseball
June 22, 2022 11:02 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith joins Paul Francis Sullivan, but please call him Sully, to discuss the phenomenal debuts of Oneil Cruz and Bligh Madris and why both are having an instant impact. Also, 2023 may not be a World Series competing year, but if the Pirates continue to improve, could we be talking a wild card spot in 2023? AND MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 387: Oneil Cruz & Bligh Madris Shine, JT Brubaker Improving & Previewing Game 2 vs Cubs
June 22, 2022 03:04 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith is elated after the 2022 debut of Oneil Cruz & the MLB debut from Bligh Madris as the duo combined for 5 hits and 6 RBIs in a blowout win over the Cubs. Detailing the impact both will have on the team in 2022 and beyond, Ethan also discusses JT Brubaker's continued progression as he continues to lower his ERA after a strong May and why the Pirates should handle the Cubs again tonight with Roansy Contreras on the mound. Learn more about your ad choices. V...