Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

Konnor Griffin’s promotion to Double-A Altoona is turning heads—and he’s only 19. Gary Morgan breaks down Griffin’s stats, age context, and what it means for the Pirates’ future. Then it’s on to the rotation mess: Heaney’s demotion, AAA reinforcements, and a possible shift to a 6-man setup. Finally, we debate Triolo vs. Devanney for a key roster spot and wrap up the Cubs series. It’s a jam-packed...

Big market MLB teams are struggling. Are the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers facing a crisis? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the unexpected challenges for baseball's powerhouses. From the New York Mets' shocking collapse to the Los Angeles Dodgers' luxury tax manipulation, the hosts dissect recent performances and financial strategies. The Chicago Cubs' small-market approach comes under...

Today’s episode is a fan-driven Ask Me Anything. We’ll tackle questions about the front office, coaching staff, lineup decisions, prospect call-ups, and more. From hitting coaches to trade ideas, you brought the heat! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://5hourenergy.com  today and use my promo code LOCK...

We avoided it yesterday, but we have to discuss this ugly series, why changing the GM probably won’t be enough and a little about prospect success Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com  for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tourn...

We’re joined by my good friend Eric Minshall from the Ohio Baseball science Academy and we’re going to pepper him with questions about pitching, development, management, all of it. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com  for full rules and entry. No purchase nece...

Today we’re packing in a bunch, Why playing veterans with no future is a dead-end street, how the Brewers keep winning while giving youth a chance, and why the Pirates need to stop waiting and start trying. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com  for full rules a...

The Pirates just wrapped a rollercoaster series against the Reds—Paul Skenes looked like an ace, the bats showed life, and then Sunday happened. Now, they head into Milwaukee to face the division leaders. But as the season winds down, one question looms larger than any scoreboard: Is Don Kelly quietly building the foundation for 2026?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up t...

The Milwaukee Brewers are on fire, boasting a 41-15 record in their last 60 games. Can they maintain this momentum into October? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the Brewers' success, including unexpected contributions from players like Isaac Collins. The American League playoff picture remains murky, with teams like the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Astros vying for position. Which AL tea...

Today we’re talking about a performance that was equal parts gritty and brilliant from the Pirates Ace, how foolish it would be to give up on Henry Davis, and we’ll discuss Ke’Bryan Hayes return to PNC Park as a Reds player. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://5hourenergy.com  today and use my promo co...

We’re going to talk about the Reds series that starts tonight, but we’re going to start by talking about questions this team has answered for 2026, as well as new questions they’ve handed us to ponder. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://5hourenergy.com  today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to rece...

We’ll discuss last night’s game a bit, and I really want to talk about how deep this Pirates pitching is and how the team should focus their energy the rest of the way. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://5hourenergy.com  today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offe...

We’re obviously talking about an exciting come from behind walk off last night, I’ll turn our attention to a couple ex Pirates and we’ll wrap up with a look at why some players are still getting chances. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://5hourenergy.com  today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to re...

We have to discuss Ben Cherington’s comments on Sunday on his radio show, the weekend series against the Rockies and a look toward the Giants series with a returning starting pitcher from the IL Johan Oviedo going tonight.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://5hourenergy.com  today and use my promo co...

Several teams stun with a flurry of deadline deals, while others leave fans scratching their heads. Our hosts break down which clubs had a successful deadline, especially the teams that got multiple players without sacrificing top prospects. Plus, roster overhauls, trading away local favorites, spark frustration among some fanbases. Tune in for expert analysis on how these moves reshape the MLB la...

This was largely just gross. You can spend time assigning blame, but I think we all know the targets at this point, so I’m just here to go through the deals and I use that term lightly, mix in some of Ben Cherington’s post deadline press availability and talk it through, with you. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! ...

The Pirates have traded their All-Star closer to the New York Yankees in exchange for three prospects. We’re going to break down who the Pirates got, what this means for the future, and yeah—I’ll give you my honest take on the deal. Spoiler alert: I’m not thrilled.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://...

We’re going to talk a bit about what’s already been done, this GM’s history at the deadline here in Pittsburgh and I’ll wrap with some words of wisdom from a player soon to be departed. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://5hourenergy.com  today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your...

The Pirates traded Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Reds for 2 players in a classic salary dump move. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://5hourenergy.com  today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with othe...

Today we’ve got a jam-packed episode coming off a big win last night against the Giants — that’s  seven wins in the last eight  for your Buccos. We’ll break down how the Pirates pulled off another W, what’s clicking right now, and what if anything this stretch means for the deadline. Then, we’ll dive into the trades – er- umm — or lack thereof — and explore what it could look like if the front off...

In today’s episode we’re breaking down last night’s win, McCutchen’s milestone, and what it all means for this team. Then, we zoom out. Five years into the rebuild—how far have the Pirates really come? We’ll compare 2021 to 2025, and ask the big question: is this working? And finally, we’ll talk about the fog hanging over the front office. Who’s in charge? What’s the plan? And how much longer can...

Today, we’re diving into a weekend that gave Pirates fans a glimpse of what this team  could  be — and a front office that still seems unsure how to get there. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to  https://5hourenergy.com  today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only...

We have a lot to cover today, including my plea to not trade Cruz and an NL Central roster of the best of the best, but we start today with exciting news, even if it was kinda expected, Konnor Griffin is MLB’s top prospect.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with j...

The Pirates swept the Tigers with standout performances from Spencer Horwitz and Bailey Falter, we’re going to talk about winning and losing trades and finally, I’m having Gabby from Locked on Red Sox on and we’re going to see if we can’t come up with some deals that might work for both sides. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com...

Today, we’re going to talk about last night’s game, some lineup observations I’ve made and we also have to talk about getting cold feet on moving some guys. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first or...

Our panel analyzes current MLB playoff contenders and debate trade deadline strategies for bubble teams, questioning why some squads sell when they're just games out of contention. Who has what it takes to make a deep run in October? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplie...