Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Dodgers. After Paul Skenes went 6 solid innings of work, the Pirates bullpen allowed 10 runs in the top of the 7th inning. Ryan O'Hearn and Bryan Reynolds would hit back-to-back homers in the first but that wouldn't be enough for the Pirates. Jared Jones will face Shohei Ohtani tomorrow as the Pirates will look to bounce back in gam...

Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes hinge on winter roster planning as bullpen struggles, starting rotation inconsistency, and untapped prospect potential define the season. Can Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller stabilize a shaky rotation, or will injuries and missed opportunities force the front office’s hand before the trade deadline? Gary Morgan spotlights the makeup of Pittsburgh’s bullpen, pressing...

Atlanta Braves sweep Pittsburgh Pirates with relentless execution—can the Pirates ever close the gap? Gary Morgan breaks down how the Braves’ elite lineup punished every Pirates mistake, from Mitch Keller’s struggles to Michael Harris II’s decisive pinch-hit double, exposing Pittsburgh’s razor-thin margin for error against the National League’s best. Roster shake-ups continue to impact the Pirates...

Nathan breaks down the finale of the three-game series between the Pirates and Braves. Mason Montgomery opened the game and Bubba Chandler followed. However, the Braves were able to plate 3 in the 7th inning. The offense had multiple opportunities to score more but couldn't make things happen. The Pirates will head back to PNC Park to welcome the back-to-back World Series Champion Dodgers.   FanDu...

Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft had his worst start of the season, allowing six runs as the Pirates lost their second consecutive game to the Braves 6-3. The Pirates trailed 3-0 early in this one, but the offense battled back to tie it at 3-3, but Ashcraft wasn’t able to hold the tie game as he gave up a 3-run home run to Dominic Smith. Nick Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. Brando...

Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Braves. Pirates starter Mitch Keller struggles in the game, only managing 4.2 innings of work while allowing 6 runs. The Pirates offense put up 3 runs in the 3rd inning but was quiet the rest of the game. The Pirates will look to bounce back in game two tomorrow.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new...

Pittsburgh Pirates answer a crushing bullpen collapse with a statement series win over the Houston Astros. Can this resilient squad transform power surges into playoff contention? Gary Morgan breaks down Jared Jones’ dominant return, Ryan O’Hearn’s clutch home run, and Bryan Reynolds’ consistent hitting, spotlighting how the Pirates’ layered offense and rotation depth are redefining expectations i...

The Pirates bounced back as Jared Jones tossed five scoreless innings and Ryan O’Hearn homered to defeat the Astros 5-1 and win the series in Houston. O’Hearn drove in the first run of the game in the 1st inning to give the Bucs an early 1-0 lead and he finished with two hits and three RBIs. Carmen Mlodzinski came in after Jones went five and shut the door down with four innings and one run allowe...

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Astros. The Pirates bullpen blew it in Houston in the bottom of the 8th. Henry Davis and Nick Gonzales both homered in the loss. The Pirates will look to win the series tomorrow.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON  to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     FanDuel T...

Pittsburgh Pirates fans finally have a real reason to fill out their MLB All-Star ballots with pride. Could a new era of legit All-Star representation be dawning in Pittsburgh? Gary Morgan highlights Spencer Horwitz’s breakout season, Brandon Lowe’s dominance at second base, and Nick Gonzales’ case for third—each making a surprising push against big names like Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson. The d...

Pittsburgh Pirates crush Houston Astros with a 10-run outburst, but bullpen woes refuse to fade. Can the Bucs maintain their playoff momentum with an inconsistent relief corps? Gary Morgan spotlights Bubba Chandler’s growth, Wilbur Dotel’s breakout, and Dennis Santana’s struggles, questioning if this pitching mix can hold under pressure. Key topics include the Pirates’ offensive upside with Bryan...

The Pirates rallied for two early deficits to come back and rip the Astros 10-4 in the first game of the series. Oneil Cruz hit a massive three-run homer in the 6th inning that flipped the script and gave the Pirates a lead  where they never looked back. Brandon Lowe and Endy Rodriguez also homered in this one. Bubba Chandler started and struggled at times, but got through five innings and took th...

Pittsburgh Pirates brace for a defining road trip as Bubba Chandler faces Mike Burrows and the struggling Houston Astros, with Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers looming next. Can the Pirates capitalize on Houston’s shaky bullpen and sustain momentum after sweeping the Twins? Gary Morgan spotlights Jordan Alvarez trade rumors, the urgent need for bullpen help, and Pittsburgh’s top-five MLB off...

Pittsburgh Pirates face clubhouse drama as Carmen Mlodzinski lands on the restricted list after refusing a bullpen role, raising tough questions about player control and team dynamics. Can the Pirates maintain unity amid this high-profile standoff, or will it derail their tight pitching rotation strategy down the stretch? Host Gary Morgan spotlights the Pirates’ thrilling sweep of the Minnesota Tw...

Nathan breaks down the finale of the weekend series between the Pirates and Twins. Braxton Ashcraft yet again put together a solid outing, where he struck out 11 Twins batters in 6 innings. Ryan O'Hearn in his first at bat off the injured list hit a HR, and the rest of the offense kept up the momentum. The Pirates will head to Houston and Atlanta this week to kick off the month of June.   Gametime...

The Pirates blew a 7-1 lead early, but the offense continued to rake to pull ahead to win a 10-9 game over the Twins. Mitch Keller had a 7-1 lead and blew it quickly as he gave up seven earned runs in four innings. Oneil Cruz, Spencer Horwitz and Jake Mangum all homered in this one to lead the offense as they collected 15 hits and 10 runs in the victory. Gregory Soto nailed down his 7th save by re...

Nathan breaks down game one of the weekend series between the Pirates and Twins. Bryan Reynolds slugged a 2-run WALK OFF Home Run to defeat the Twins 6-5 in Derek Shelton's return to PNC Park. Jared JUones struggled in his first start since 2024, but the offense picked him up along with a shutdown bullpen. Oneil Cruz hit the 7th Homer into the Allegheny River on the fly in the history of PNC Park....

Pittsburgh Pirates spiral as bullpen chaos and tough roster decisions threaten momentum. Paul Skenes delivers another electric start with 10 strikeouts, while Bryan Reynolds keeps his hot streak alive—yet another late-game meltdown exposes critical relief pitching woes. With injuries to Konnor Griffin and Nick Gonzales forcing unexpected call-ups like Tyler Callahan, and shaky performances from Yo...

The Pirates defense fell apart in the 6th inning to chase Paul Skenes as the Pirates drop one to the Cubs 7-2. The bats were silent for most of the game besides a Bryan Reynolds solo shot and a Tyler Callihan RBI double in his Pirates debut. Ian Happ continued his Pirates assault with three hits, a home run and two RBIs.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official....

Pittsburgh Pirates face a critical development crossroads as Bubba Chandler struggles on the mound—should the team send him to Triple-A or try a bullpen reset? Gary Morgan highlights Chandler’s mental and mechanical challenges, the growing tension between player growth and playoff ambition, and why a temporary demotion might unlock his potential. Meanwhile, the Pirates’ bullpen woes continue to de...

The Pirates bullpen imploded again as they are blown out 10-4 to the Cubs as the Cubs snap a 10-game losing streak. Bubba Chandler struggled again in this one with four runs allowed on eight hits and two walks in five innings of work. Brandon Lowe hit his team-leading 14th home run to tie the game in the 3rd inning and Konnor Griffin homered for his 4th blast of the season. Everydayer Club If you...

Pittsburgh Pirates impress as Braxton Ashcraft delivers another dominant outing, shrugging off defensive miscues while showcasing poise and grit rarely seen since Joe Musgrove. Can Ashcraft anchor this rotation with Jared Jones returning and a playoff push in sight? Gary Morgan breaks down the Pirates’ evolving lineup, emerging young stars like Esmerlyn Valdez and Password Garcia, and the mounting...

Nathan breaks down game two of the four game series between the Pirates and Cubs. The Pirates bats had a great night on Star Wars night as they blew out the Cubs 12-1. Braxton Ashcraft yet again put together an efficient outing. The Pirates will look to take the series in game three of the four game series tomorrow.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your j...

Gary Morgan discusses the Pirates power potential and compare and contrasts vs the rest of MLB. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio , access to our members-only Discord , and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com...

The Pirates snuck out a 2-1 win over the Cubs to open their seven-game homestand on Memorial Day. Carmen Mlodzinski pitched 5 solid innings with Wilber Dotel and Gregory Soto following in the bullpen. Henry Davis hit a go-ahead home run to win the game for the Pirates. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free au...