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World Series Set & Pirates Outfield Options
Episode 1028
Today on Locked On Pirates, Gary Morgan breaks down the 2025 World Series matchup between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, answers listener questions about…
5 months ago
Salary Cap in MLB - Leveling the Field or Locking Out Hope?
Episode 1027
Today on Locked On Pirates, Gary Morgan breaks down the salary cap debate in Major League Baseball. With insights from NFL parity, Tony Clark’s oppos…
5 months ago
Top 10 Free Agent Signings of the Nutting Era - A Reality Check
Episode 1026
Gary Morgan breaks down the Top 10 Free Agent Signings of the Nutting era in Pittsburgh, showing why big-name signings are unrealistic and why the Pi…
5 months ago
Gold Gloves, Trade Rumors & The Cutch Mystery
Episode 1025
Jared Triolo and Tommy Pham earn Gold Glove nominations, but what does it mean for the Pirates’ future? Gary answers fan AMA questions about Andrew M…
5 months ago
Did the Pirates Make Derek Shelton Look Bad?
Episode 1024
Derek Shelton is drawing manager interest — does the league think the Pirates made him look bad? Esmerlyn Valdez is crushing the AFL with 4 homers an…
5 months, 1 week ago
Waiver Wire Shrug & OPS+ Explained
Episode 1023
The Pirates claim Will Robertson off waivers and DFA Ryan Kreidler. We explain OPS+ and why it’s better than raw OPS. Then we dive into the ALCS and …
5 months, 1 week ago
Moving Forward, Together, Mazeroski's Legacy & OPS Explained
Episode 1022
Gary Morgan reflects on the importance of moving forward with realistic optimism about the Pirates' future, using quantum mechanics as a metaphor for…
5 months, 1 week ago
The 3 Smartest Internal Moves the Pirates Could Make This Offseason
Episode 1021
In today’s episode, Gary Morgan lays out the three smartest internal moves the Pirates could make this offseason — starting with a bold extension for…
5 months, 1 week ago
Changing the Hitting Culture
Episode 1020
Gary Morgan breaks down the flawed hitting philosophy dominating baseball, recaps the latest playoff chaos including the Blue Jays eliminating the Ya…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Positional Review: DH Dilemma
Episode 1019
Today on Locked On Pirates, Gary Morgan continues the Positional Review series with a look at the Designated Hitter spot. Should the Pirates bring ba…
5 months, 2 weeks ago