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What are the Pittsburgh Pirates strengths & weaknesses heading into 2024?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - March 13, 2024 18:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsAs the regular season inches closer and closer, we allow ourselves to paint a better picture of the version of the Pittsburgh Pirates we will see in the upcoming year. Host Ethan Smith is doing just that today, as he highlights the appeared strengths and weaknesses of the Pittsburgh Pirates an...
Do the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates have any first time All-Stars on their roster?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - March 12, 2024 19:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsOver the past couple seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it's been about creating a new core to get back to competitive baseball. Entering 2024, it appears that core is growing, and host Ethan Smith highlights some first time All-Star candidates on the Pirates roster and how each could get into ...
What do the Pittsburgh Pirates do with the final two starting rotation spots?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - March 08, 2024 20:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsIt's Friday,March 8, and on today's episode, host Ethan Smith is discussing Spring's biggest battle and what the Pirates are going to with the final two spots in the starting rotation. There are plenty of candidates and players who could make a real impact in the rotation, and outside of the u...
Pittsburgh Pirates announce first Spring Breakout Game roster featuring their top prospects
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - March 07, 2024 19:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsIt's Thursday, and today the Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced their Spring Breakout game roster, the first of its kind for MLB as Pittsburgh will face off with Baltimore in a battle of top prospects from both rosters. Host Ethan Smith looks over the lineup and the importance of the game...
Is a power surge in store for the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - March 06, 2024 18:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsHost Ethan Smith's excitement continues to grow as Opening Day draws closer, and right now, Spring is in full swing, and the Pirates have been hitting homers left and right. Could a power surge be on the way for the Buccos in 2024? Also, of the Pirates off-season acquisitions, who will make th...
Paul Skenes to begin 2024 season in the minor leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - March 05, 2024 19:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsToday's episode of Locked On Pirates is highlighting Paul Skenes, as host Ethan Smith discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates decision to start Skenes in the minor leagues in 2024. Skenes will reportedly remain at big league camp for the near future, so what does his outlook in the minors look like and...
Mailbag Monday! Jared Jones + Pirates NRIs + Spring Surprises & More
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - March 04, 2024 16:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsIt's a Mailbag Monday instead of a Mailbag Friday this week on Locked On Pirates as host Ethan Smith and usual Monday guest Gary Morgan answer your questions from last week! When does Jared Jones arrive in Pittsburgh? Which NRI's have the best shot to crack the roster? What are some surprises f...
Live! Paul Skenes makes Spring Training debut v Baltimore Orioles
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 29, 2024 18:45 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsHost Ethan Smith is live with you on this fine Thursday giving an instant reaction and analysis to Paul Skenes spring debut against the Baltimore Orioles. Ethan will also discuss the other happenings of the game and more on a live edition of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...
Which Pittsburgh Pirates prospects could impress the most in 2024?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 29, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsThe 2024 Player Preview Series officially concludes today as host Ethan Smith takes a look at the entire farm system for the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighting players you already know of such as Paul Skenes and Termarr Johnson, and others who could be risers through the system and surprise many t...
Jack Suwinski Breakout? Who wins the right field job? Tuesday Pirates spring notes & more
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 28, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsIt's the second to last 2024 Player Preview Series episode, and on today's show, host Ethan Smith is discussing Jack Suwinski and his potential to breakout in '24, the adjustments and improvements needed for him to take the next step and more. Also, right field currently doesn't have a clear c...
Termarr Johnson Shines + Other Early Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Thoughts
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 27, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan on Tuesday, and the duo discusses some early Spring Training thoughts from the Pittsburgh Pirates, including Termarr Johnson's big Monday, Roansy Contreras and his spring debut and so much more. Support Us By Su...
Mailbag: Who's next for an extension? Olivares breakout? Rotation questions? AND MORE
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 23, 2024 15:09 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsOn today's episode, host Ethan Smith heads to the Mailbag to answer all your questions, ranging from who's next in line for an extension, a potential Edward Olivares breakout year, second base questions, rotation questions, the Grandal and Davis plan and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...
Mitch Keller & Pittsburgh Pirates agree to 5-year extension
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 22, 2024 17:57 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsHost Ethan Smith goes live on Youtube to discuss Mitch Keller & the Pittsburgh Pirates agreeing to a five-year contract extension on Thursday morning, locking up their ace for the next half decade. Ethan gives his instant reaction to the extension, what it means for the Pirates moving forward, ...
After a drama-free offseason, is Bryan Reynolds poised for another big year for Pittsburgh?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 21, 2024 16:10 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsFinally, Pirates fans, and Bryan Reynolds, had a drama-free offseason without constant trade speculation surrounding the Pirates star outfielder. Now locked up long-term, today's 2024 Player Preview Series show highlights Reynolds, as host Ethan Smith discusses his 2023 campaign, what he did we...
After a Gold Glove campaign, can Ke'Bryan Hayes continue his rise as a star player?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 19, 2024 15:54 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsKe'Bryan Hayes is our next highlighted player in the 2024 Player Preview Series, and after a Gold Glove campaign last season and some flashes of offensive prowess, 2024 has the makings of being a benchmark year for Hayes. After the final two months of the season showed Hayes can hit consistentl...
Oneil Cruz is back for 2024, so how does he take the step to stardom for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 16, 2024 18:50 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsIn what will arguably be my favorite 2024 Player Preview Series episode, host Ethan Smith discusses everyone's favorite 6-foot-7 shortstop, Oneil Cruz. Sadly, 2023 was a lost campaign for Cruz, a campaign in which we expected to be able to answer a ton of questions about Pittsburgh's next poten...
The options are there at second base for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but who takes the job?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 15, 2024 15:53 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings2024 Player Preview Series episodes have been fun as the season inches closer and closer. On today's show, host Ethan Smith talks about one of his favorite off-season topics, the second base position battle that awaits in Spring and throughout the season. The options are there for the Pirates,...
Live! Pitchers and catchers report day! + general Pirates chatting
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 14, 2024 16:25 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsPitchers and catchers report to Bradenton, Florida today and host Ethan Smith is going live to talk about baseball being back, his trip to PNC in April, what to look for in Spring and just chatting Pirates baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Rowdy Tellez regain his 2022 form + who platoons w/ him at first base for the Pirates?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 13, 2024 15:53 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsThe 2024 Player Preview Series has been an absolute blast and I hope you're all enjoying it thus far. Today, host Ethan Smith discusses another off-season addition, discussing Rowdy Tellez and the impact he has on the first base position for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Can he be a 20-plus home run...
Breaking down the Pittsburgh Pirates signing of Yasmani Grandal and more
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 12, 2024 15:57 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsOn today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the signing of Yasmani Grandal, what it means for the Pirates catching room, what his role and expectations should be, and more. Also, the duo discusses Jason Delay and the other options the Pirates ha...
With ample opportunities expected, Henry Davis enters an important 2024 campaign
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 09, 2024 19:26 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsThe 2024 Player Preview Series is rolling along, we've talked about pitching, now lets move to the field, starting with Henry Davis. Henry Davis was thrust into the starting catching role after Endy Rodriguez sustained a winter ball injury that will sideline him for the 2024 season. This season i...
With ample opportunities expected, Henry Davis enters an important 2024 campaign
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 09, 2024 19:26 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsThe 2024 Player Preview Series is rolling along, we've talked about pitching, now lets move to the field, starting with Henry Davis. Henry Davis was thrust into the starting catching role after Endy Rodriguez sustained a winter ball injury that will sideline him for the 2024 season. This seaso...
Can the complimentary pieces of the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen make it a top-10 unit in baseball?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 08, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsOn the last 2024 Player Review Series episode, we discussed the potential of David Bednar, Aroldis Chapman and Colin Holderman being among MLB's best trio of relievers. Well, strong bullpen's aren't dictated by three players. Can the rest of the bullpen, with names like Carmen Mlodzinski, Ryan ...
Can David Bednar, Colin Holderman & Aroldis Chapman be MLB's best bullpen trio?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 07, 2024 14:55 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsThe 2024 Player Preview series has been electric thus far as we continue to take a look at the players we expect on the Pirates 2024 roster. Today, we talk about David Bednar, Colin Holderman and Aroldis Chapman, three relievers who all had strong 2023 campaigns in their own ways and a trio tha...
Are Paul Skenes, Jared Jones or Anthony Solometo Pittsburgh bound in 2024?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 06, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsThe 2024 Player Preview Series continues once again, this time taking the discussion away from Pittsburgh and going to the minor league system to discuss Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and Anthony Solometo. That trio has been heavily discussed as the most likely pitchers to get called-up to the big l...
One of Quinn Priester, Luis Ortiz or Roansy Contreras must step up in 2024 for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 05, 2024 15:53 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsThe 2024 Player Preview Series is in full swing as we continue to talk about starting pitching, this time discussing a trio that will have a ton on their plates in 2024. Quinn Priester, Luis Ortiz and Roansy Contreras have all been highly touted pitchers in the Pirates system, but 2023 left a t...
Can Martin Perez & Marco Gonzales return to past form for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - February 01, 2024 18:26 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsThe 2024 Player Preview series continues today as host Ethan Smith discusses the duo of Martin Perez and Marco Gonzales on today's show. Perez was apart of a World Series roster in 2024 w/ the Texas Rangers, losing some playing time with a loaded staff, but he's shown he has the stuff to be via...
After a 2023 All-Star campaign, what can expect from Mitch Keller in 2024?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - January 31, 2024 16:52 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsToday's episode begins the 2024 Player Preview series, and we begin with one of Pittsburgh's best, Mitch Keller. Keller had an impressive 2023 campaign that saw him appear in the All-Star Game and become the unquestioned ace of the staff, but all eyes will be on him again as the top rotation op...
After a 2023 All-Star campaign, what can we expect from Mitch Keller in 2024?
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - January 31, 2024 16:52 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsToday's episode begins the 2024 Player Preview series, and we begin with one of Pittsburgh's best, Mitch Keller. Keller had an impressive 2023 campaign that saw him appear in the All-Star Game and become the unquestioned ace of the staff, but all eyes will be on him again as the top rotation opti...
Could the Pirates actually contend in 2024? w/ Locked On MLB's Sully Baseball
Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates - January 30, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratingsOn today's edition of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith heads over to Locked On MLB w/ Sully Baseball! The duo discusses the off-season so far for the entire NL Central, highlighting the division as one that could be up for grabs for any of Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Chicago or Cincinn...
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