Podcast Episodes

Dodgers Swept, Kelly Climbs and a Historic Lineup Remembered

Episode 992

Paul Skenes leads the Pirates to a sweep of the Dodgers and tightens his grip on the Cy Young race. Don Kelly’s leadership and Isaac Mattson’s breakout rookie season highlight a strong stretch for Pi…

Published on 8 hours ago

Ashcraft Escapes, Minors Surge and Pitching Plans Get Real

Episode 991

Braxton Ashcraft escapes two jams, Shohei Ohtani scratches his start but still hits, and the Pirates shut out the Dodgers. Then we dive into a full minor league check-in: stats, stories, rankings, an…

Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago

Bubba's Lessons, Triolo's Emergence and Ohtani's Brilliance

Episode 990

The Pirates beat the Dodgers 9–7 in a game full of drama and development. Gary recaps the key moments — from Bubba Chandler’s outing and Shohei Ohtani’s historic 120 MPH homer to Jared Triolo’s clutc…

Published on 2 days, 13 hours ago

Yorke Rises, Power Rules and Pitchers Face the Fire

Episode 989

The Pirates call up Nick Yorke and Cam Sanders — we break down Yorke’s AAA stats and why it took so long. Then, we dive into how power dominates MLB and answer a listener question about what a 2027 l…

Published on 3 days, 12 hours ago

Waiver Claims, What Ifs and One Hit Wonders

Episode 988

The Pirates claimed Ryan Kreidler off waivers—so why not Nick Yorke? We break down the decision and what it says about the team’s priorities. Then, we assess the Pirates’ post-All-Star performance an…

Published on 4 days, 23 hours ago

Cruz Control, Flores Forecast and Free Agent Frenzy

Episode 987

In this episode of Locked On Pirates, host Gary Morgan breaks down Oneil Cruz’s rollercoaster 2025 season month-by-month and sets expectations for 2026. Listener questions spark a deep dive into Rafa…

Published on 1 week ago

MLB SQUAD SHOW! BOMBSHELL: Phillies' Kyle Schwarber CRUSHES 4 Homers | Is He the NEW Home Run KING?

Episode 986

MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season?

Jeff Carr and the squad break down the latest developments…

Published on 1 week ago

Bubba's Breakout, Prospect Parallels and the Top 10 Pirates Seasons Since '93

Episode 985

Bubba Chandler tossed four scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win in a tight 2–1 victory over the Cardinals — and it’s time to talk about what’s next for the Pirates’ top pitching prospect. Then…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Henry Davis, Development Overhaul, and Roster Moves That Matter

Episode 984

On today’s Locked On Pirates, host Gary Morgan makes the case for Henry Davis as the starting catcher in 2026—even if the bat doesn’t fully come around. With elite defensive metrics and a team built …

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Heaney's Time Is Up, Reynolds Rebounds and Termarr's Steady Rise

Episode 983

The Pirates dropped a tough one in St. Louis, but the real story is Andrew Heaney’s continued struggles—0.2 innings, 5 earned runs, and no answers. Johan Oviedo was pulled after four innings as part …

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago