Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

Opening Day is here! Pirates v Marlins preview! Pitching matchups, lineups & more!

28 Mar 2024

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2024 MLB Opening Day is officially here, and Locked On Pirates host Ethan Smith and Locked On Marlins host Peter Pratt are here for your Pittsburgh Pi...

Michael McKenry on Henry Davis entering 2024 as Pirates full-time starting catcher

27 Mar 2024

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Folks, Ethan Smith is having a blast for Opening Day week, and on today's second Wednesday episode, Ethan is joined by former Pittsburgh Pirates catch...

Best bets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024 from FanDuel & PrizePicks

27 Mar 2024

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Opening Day is tomorrow, and host Ethan Smith is sharing some of his best bets heading into the 2024 campaign for the Pittsburgh Pirates!Oneil Cruz ov...

Breaking down and reacting to the Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day roster decisions

26 Mar 2024

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Derek Shelton and Co. released the Opening Day roster on Monday, and host Ethan Smith has some thoughts about it. Obviously IL stints, be them short ...

Preview & Predictions for the 2024 MLB Season! Award winners, playoff teams & more

25 Mar 2024

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It's officially Opening Day week, and host Ethan Smith is kicking off the first of three preview and predictions show on Monday. Gary Morgan joins as...

Mailbag Friday! Pirates outfield makeup, starting rotation talk & more!

22 Mar 2024

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It's a Mailbag Friday and Ethan Smith is answering all of your questions on today's episode of Locked On Pirates!How will the outfield look w/ the add...

MLB SEASON PREVIEW: Will the Brewers, Cubs, Reds, Pirates or Cardinals win the NL Central?

21 Mar 2024

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The 2024 MLB Season is here and Locked On has the most comprehensive MLB Season preview for you. Who wins each division? You’ll hear from every MLB ...

How the biggest Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training questions have played out

20 Mar 2024

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Folks, we're just over a week away from regular season baseball, and with Spring Training nearing a close, host Ethan Smith takes a look at our bigges...

Oneil Cruz just keeps hitting baseballs for the Pittsburgh Pirates

19 Mar 2024

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith has been ecstatic about the play he's seen from Oneil Cruz thus far in Spring. Cruz being he...

Pittsburgh Pirates add Michael A. Taylor & Domingo German

18 Mar 2024

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Two more Monday's to go before Opening Day folks!On today's show, host Ethan Smith, joined by Gary Morgan, discuss a busy weekend for the Pittsburgh P...

Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Breakout Day! What to expect, lineups, pitchers & more

14 Mar 2024

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It's Thursday, March 14, and that means it's Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Breakout Day, as the Pirates top prospects take on the Orioles top prospects to...

What are the Pittsburgh Pirates strengths & weaknesses heading into 2024?

13 Mar 2024

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As 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 t...

Do the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates have any first time All-Stars on their roster?

12 Mar 2024

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Over 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 ap...

What do the Pittsburgh Pirates do with the final two starting rotation spots?

08 Mar 2024

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It'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 t...

Pittsburgh Pirates announce first Spring Breakout Game roster featuring their top prospects

07 Mar 2024

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It's Thursday, and today the Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced their Spring Breakout game roster, the first of its kind for MLB as Pittsburgh wi...

Is a power surge in store for the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates?

06 Mar 2024

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Host 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...

Paul Skenes to begin 2024 season in the minor leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates

05 Mar 2024

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Today's episode of Locked On Pirates is highlighting Paul Skenes, as host Ethan Smith discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates decision to start Skenes in the...

Mailbag Monday! Jared Jones + Pirates NRIs + Spring Surprises & More

04 Mar 2024

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It'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 qu...

Live! Paul Skenes makes Spring Training debut v Baltimore Orioles

29 Feb 2024

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Host Ethan Smith is live with you on this fine Thursday giving an instant reaction and analysis to Paul Skenes spring debut against the Baltimore Orio...

Which Pittsburgh Pirates prospects could impress the most in 2024?

29 Feb 2024

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The 2024 Player Preview Series officially concludes today as host Ethan Smith takes a look at the entire farm system for the Pittsburgh Pirates, highl...

Jack Suwinski Breakout? Who wins the right field job? Tuesday Pirates spring notes & more

28 Feb 2024

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It'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 bre...

Termarr Johnson Shines + Other Early Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Thoughts

27 Feb 2024

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On 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 though...

Mailbag: Who's next for an extension? Olivares breakout? Rotation questions? AND MORE

23 Feb 2024

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On 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 ...

Mitch Keller & Pittsburgh Pirates agree to 5-year extension

22 Feb 2024

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Host Ethan Smith goes live on Youtube to discuss Mitch Keller & the Pittsburgh Pirates agreeing to a five-year contract extension on Thursday morning,...

After a drama-free offseason, is Bryan Reynolds poised for another big year for Pittsburgh?

21 Feb 2024

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Finally, Pirates fans, and Bryan Reynolds, had a drama-free offseason without constant trade speculation surrounding the Pirates star outfielder.Now l...

After a Gold Glove campaign, can Ke'Bryan Hayes continue his rise as a star player?

19 Feb 2024

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Ke'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 offen...

Oneil Cruz is back for 2024, so how does he take the step to stardom for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

16 Feb 2024

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In what will arguably be my favorite 2024 Player Preview Series episode, host Ethan Smith discusses everyone's favorite 6-foot-7 shortstop, Oneil Cruz...

The options are there at second base for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but who takes the job?

15 Feb 2024

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2024 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 favo...

Live! Pitchers and catchers report day! + general Pirates chatting

14 Feb 2024

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Pitchers 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 Apri...

Can Rowdy Tellez regain his 2022 form + who platoons w/ him at first base for the Pirates?

13 Feb 2024

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The 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-sea...

Breaking down the Pittsburgh Pirates signing of Yasmani Grandal and more

12 Feb 2024

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On 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 Pi...

With ample opportunities expected, Henry Davis enters an important 2024 campaign

09 Feb 2024

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The 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 th...

Can the complimentary pieces of the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen make it a top-10 unit in baseball?

08 Feb 2024

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On the last 2024 Player Review Series episode, we discussed the potential of David Bednar, Aroldis Chapman and Colin Holderman being among MLB's best ...

Can David Bednar, Colin Holderman & Aroldis Chapman be MLB's best bullpen trio?

07 Feb 2024

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The 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 ...

Are Paul Skenes, Jared Jones or Anthony Solometo Pittsburgh bound in 2024?

06 Feb 2024

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The 2024 Player Preview Series continues once again, this time taking the discussion away from Pittsburgh and going to the minor league system to disc...

One of Quinn Priester, Luis Ortiz or Roansy Contreras must step up in 2024 for the Pittsburgh Pirates

05 Feb 2024

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The 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 th...

Can Martin Perez & Marco Gonzales return to past form for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

01 Feb 2024

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The 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 apar...

After a 2023 All-Star campaign, what can expect from Mitch Keller in 2024?

31 Jan 2024

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Today'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...

Could the Pirates actually contend in 2024? w/ Locked On MLB's Sully Baseball

30 Jan 2024

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On 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 th...

Pittsburgh Pirates well represented in MLB Pipeline top-100

29 Jan 2024

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Good morning and happy Monday everyone.Host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan today to discuss the MLB Pipeline top-100 list that was released Frid...

Mailbag: Pittsburgh Pirates next move? Positives entering 2024? Termarr Johnson's ceiling? AND MORE

25 Jan 2024

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On today's edition of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith opens the mailbag for you all, answering some questions and sharing some of your opinions on...

With the introduction of Aroldis Chapman, how strong can the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen be in 2024?

24 Jan 2024

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On Monday night, we got news that the Pirates would be adding Aroldis Chapman on a one-year deal, news that came as a shock to many.Host Ethan Smith g...

Reaction to Aroldis Chapman signing + 2024 a boom or bust season for Henry Davis?

23 Jan 2024

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the signing of reliever Aroldis Chapman and 2021 No. 1 o...

FanGraphs ZiPS projections offer valuable player insight for the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates

19 Jan 2024

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith turns to FanGraphs today, taking a look at their projections for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2...

Pittsburgh Pirates highlighted in pitching MLB pipeline update + candidates to rise or fall in 2024

18 Jan 2024

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Welcome back to Locked On Pirates folks.Host Ethan Smith talks today about Paul Skenes and Anthony Solometo ranking in the top-10 of all MLB pitching ...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 Spring Training has the potential to be the funnest in years

16 Jan 2024

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On today's episode, host Ethan Smith and guest Gary Morgan discuss 2024 Spring Training, the multiple positional battles that could shape the roster f...

Plenty of free agents remain available, so who could the Pittsburgh Pirates still target?

11 Jan 2024

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Free agency has been in kind of a stand still for all of baseball, but that doesn't mean we can't take a look at what's still out there for the Pittsb...

Which fringe Pittsburgh Pirates players could be roster casualties in 2024?

10 Jan 2024

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Folks, the Pirates roster has taken different shape thanks to some additions this off-season.That has host Ethan Smith thinking, are some players we h...

Is it now or never this offseason for a Mitch Keller contract extension w/ Pittsburgh?

09 Jan 2024

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On today's episode, host Ethan Smith & guest Gary Morgan have their first episode of 2024, discussing PiratesFest and all the happenings, why a Mitch ...

Pirates rumors: Carlos Santana reunion? Michael A Taylor a target? More starting pitching?

08 Jan 2024

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On today's episode, host Ethan Smith breaks down the potential of a Carlos Santana reunion, a Michael A Taylor addition, why more starting pitching is...

Not if, but when do the Pittsburgh Pirates make their next move + New Year's Resolutions

04 Jan 2024

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Welcome to the first episode of Locked On Pirates in 2024 folks.2023 was a massive year and host Ethan Smith thanks you all, but its back to business....

With Bryan Reynolds & Jack Suwinski givens, who else contributes in the outfield for Pittsburgh?

28 Dec 2023

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The "An Eye at the Future" series concludes today on Locked On Pirates.On today's show, host Ethan Smith discusses the outfield of the Pittsburgh Pira...

Just how far can Ke'Bryan Hayes & Oneil Cruz take the Pittsburgh Pirates?

27 Dec 2023

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The "An Eye at the Future" series continues today on Locked On Pirates!Host Ethan Smith has already talked about the stacked farm system for starting ...

Dylan Cease too expensive? Marlins pitching a hot commodity? Pirates not done adding pitching & MORE

26 Dec 2023

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Welcome back to Locked On Pirates!Today, host Ethan Smith discusses the rumor mill a bit, talking about Dylan Cease and the Sox's high asking price, s...

Pittsburgh Pirates addition of Martin Perez bringing life to the 2024 rotation?

19 Dec 2023

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Folks, I've been calling for this signing for the entire off-season and it happened Monday, as the Pirates signed veteran left-hander and 2022 All-Sta...

Endy Rodriguez injury news, Pirates sign Rowdy Tellez, TV rights updates & more

13 Dec 2023

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Tons of news came our way Tuesday.The biggest came internally on the roster as young, up and coming catcher Endy Rodriguez is slated to have UCL surge...

The Pittsburgh Pirates biggest positional battle is at second base.. but there's layers to it

12 Dec 2023

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan in the continuation of the "An Eye at the Future" series.Today is a...

Jason Mackey shares his thoughts on the Pittsburgh Pirates off-season thus far

07 Dec 2023

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey, who was at Winter Mee...

Marco Gonzales is a Pittsburgh Pirate.. and they shouldn't stop there

06 Dec 2023

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Late Tuesday night, we finally got some encouraging off-season news out of Pittsburgh as they traded for LHP Marco Gonzales from the Atlanta Braves fo...

Winter Meetings are here! What does that mean for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

05 Dec 2023

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It's that time of year folks, Winter Meetings are here. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, that means a ton of things. Host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Mor...

What does the future hold for the first base position for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

30 Nov 2023

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The "An Eye at the Future" series continues on our third episode of the day, as host Ethan Smith takes a look at first base, yet another massive talki...

Does the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation have as bright a future as we all expect?

29 Nov 2023

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It's the second of three episodes on Locked On Pirates today on Wednesday, Nov 29.On the second show, host Ethan Smith begins yet another series, "An ...

Bleacher Report releases Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day lineup projection

29 Nov 2023

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It's November 29th and things have been pretty quiet for baseball's off-season, but Bleacher Report took a stab at what the Pirates projected Opening ...

What to be thankful for as a Pittsburgh Pirates fan heading into 2024

22 Nov 2023

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On today's show, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss some positivity for the Pittsburgh Pirates heading ...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mike Burrows has big goals for 2024

22 Nov 2023

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And finally, the second part of our two-part second episode of the day as Ethan Smith is joined by Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Mike Burrows, ...

Pittsburgh Pirates Off-Season Outlook & Goals from an outside perspective w/ Sully Baseball

22 Nov 2023

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It's a two-parter on today's second episode of the day, this time w/ host Ethan Smith being joined by Sully Baseball from Locked On MLB as they discus...

Winter baseball for Oneil Cruz? + Pirates Monday transactions + Pitching market setting itself?

21 Nov 2023

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On today's first of two episodes of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith discusses rumors that Oneil Cruz has been granted permission to play for LIDOM...

Is Mitch Keller the Pittsburgh Pirates most important player heading into 2024?

16 Nov 2023

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Host Ethan Smith speaks today on Mitch Keller. Following the injury to Johan Oviedo which has left a shell of a rotation in its wake, how much pressur...

Johan Oviedo's injury concern a major blow to Pittsburgh Pirates & off-season plans

13 Nov 2023

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Host Ethan Smith discusses reports that Johan Oviedo may need Tommy John Surgery, a detrimental blow to the Pirates off-season plans, their prospect o...

Andrew McCutchen's role for 2024? Cherington outlines off-season plan? Hayes going platinum?

09 Nov 2023

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith discusses Pittsburgh Pirates favorite Andrew McCutchen and what his role could be in 2024 if...

Live Pittsburgh Pirates off-season Q&A

08 Nov 2023

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Host Ethan Smith goes live for today's episode of Locked On Pirates, answering questions from you, the listener, about the coming months of the off-se...

Pittsburgh Pirates off-season wishlist

07 Nov 2023

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Ethan Smith is gearing up for the Pirates 2023 off-season and its time for Ethan to share his 2023 off-season wishlist and what he wants the Pirates t...

Ke'Bryan Hayes Wins Gold Glove + Starting Pitching Targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates w/ Gary Morgan

06 Nov 2023

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, it's Ethan Smith & Gary Morgan on Gary Morgan Monday as the duo discusses Ke'Bryan Hayes finally winning the ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 off-season is officially here

03 Nov 2023

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Folks, it's getting cold, but the Pirates front office will be warm as ever because the 2023 off-season is officially here.Loyal listener Cameron Lyle...

Tricks or treats on Pittsburgh Pirates biggest off-season questions

31 Oct 2023

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Happy Halloween everyone and welcome back to Locked On Pirates.Host Ethan Smith is celebrating the spooky holiday by playing "trick" or "treat" on man...

World Series predictions, what Pirates can learn from Arizona & Texas

27 Oct 2023

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What's up folks!Host Ethan Smith gives his analysis and predictions for arguably the most surprising World Series in some time between the Arizona Dia...

Comparing Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 off-season to 2023 off-season

25 Oct 2023

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith takes a walk down memory lane back to the 2012-2013 off-season, highlighting the moves made ...

Expectations, questions, answers and more about the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates off-season

23 Oct 2023

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Ethan Smith and Gary Morgan discuss the 2023 Pirates off-season on today's show, highlighting expectations, what we think will happen, how important t...

The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield has answers, but also questions entering 2024

17 Oct 2023

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith finishes the player review series by discussing the outfield of the Pittsburgh Pirates.In 20...

Ke'Bryan Hayes is becoming on of MLB's best two-way players

16 Oct 2023

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The player review series continues on this spooky Friday the 13th, and host Ethan Smith is talking about Ke'Bryan Hayes on today's show.Hayes saw a su...

Is Oneil Cruz ready for liftoff in 2024 for Pittsburgh Pirates?

12 Oct 2023

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The 2023 season for Oneil Cruz was expected to be his first full season in MLB, but things didn't work out that way after a fractured ankle.Host Ethan...

The Pittsburgh Pirates best positional battle may be at second base

11 Oct 2023

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The Pittsburgh Pirates were heavily influenced by their youth in 2023, and that was especially true at 2B.Host Ethan Smith discusses the happenings at...

Just how bright is the future of the catching position for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

10 Oct 2023

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The player review series continues and this week we begin with the catching position.Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis burst on the scene in 2023 as the ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are once again searching for a first baseman

07 Oct 2023

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This is an updated version of Thursday's episode, with segments two and three fixed.The Pirates are once again searching for their future at first bas...

Could the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen be a strength in 2024?

04 Oct 2023

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The player review series continues, with today's focus placed on the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen by host Ethan Smith.David Bednar was obviously the hea...

Mitch Keller & Johan Oviedo highlight Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 rotation

03 Oct 2023

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The 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation was a constant talking point throughout the season, and host Ethan Smith is here to recap everything fro...

Recapping the Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 season

02 Oct 2023

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The Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 season is a wrap, and Ethan Smith and Gary Morgan discuss the season at length and what to look forward to in the coming m...

Mitch Keller breaks Pittsburgh Pirates franchise record

27 Sep 2023

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On today's show, host Ethan Smith discusses Mitch Keller continuing to hit milestones in 2023, this time breaking the record for most strikeouts in a ...

Pittsburgh Pirates prepare for final week of 2023 MLB season

26 Sep 2023

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates preparing for their final week of the 2023 campaign as the ...

Pittsburgh Pirates face Cincinnati Reds for final time in 2023 w/ playoff implications

22 Sep 2023

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Ethan Smith joins Jeff Carr as the duo talks about the final series of the season between the Pittsburgh Pirates & Cincinnati Reds, highlighting the h...

Ep 608: Mitch Keller nearing multiple career milestones

20 Sep 2023

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The 2023 campaign has been a welcome one for Mitch Keller. Despite his recent struggles, Keller became an All-Star and ace of the Pirates pitching sta...

Ep 607: Will Ke'Bryan Hayes finally win his first Gold Glove?

19 Sep 2023

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On today's edition of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith discusses Ke'Bryan Hayes and the very real possibility that he will finally win his first Go...

Ep 606: Is the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen for next season already taking shape?

18 Sep 2023

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On today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan as they discuss the idea that the 2024 Pirates bullpen may already be taking shape with ...

Ep 605: Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate Roberto Clemente w/ weekend series vs New York Yankees

15 Sep 2023

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It's Roberto Clemente Day and a weekend of recognizing one of the most polarizing stars to ever play the game of baseball. Pittsburgh welcomes the Yan...

Ep 604: Joshua Palacios earning a roster spot for the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates?

14 Sep 2023

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Joshua Palacios has been given chances this year by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and host Ethan Smith thinks it could be playing him into a roster spot in ...

Ep 603: The Pittsburgh Pirates are young and continuing to learn

12 Sep 2023

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On today's episode, host Ethan Smith highlights Liover Peguero's "out here learning" comments and why the vibe around the Pittsburgh Pirates feels dif...

Ep 602: Pittsburgh Pirates early off-season preview and primer

11 Sep 2023

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith discusses the competitive series the Pirates played in Atlanta over the weekend against, by ...

Ep 601: Andrew McCutchen to miss rest of 2023 season

07 Sep 2023

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith discusses the season-ending injury suffered by Andrew McCutchen on Monday, what it means for...

Ep 600: Pirates shut down Paul Skenes for remainder of 2023

06 Sep 2023

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Happy 600th episode day everyone!On today's episode, host Ethan Smith discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates' decision to shut down No. 1 pick Paul Skenes f...

Ep 599: Ke'Bryan Hayes & The Pittsburgh Pirates Are Playing Good Baseball

05 Sep 2023

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Ethan is back on the Locked On Pirates Podcast and in coming back, he's talking about the Pittsburgh Pirates winning baseball games folks. Pittsburgh ...