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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 Pirates continue to rely on internal development. A …
Published on 1 week, 5 days 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 McCutchen’s return, Dennis Santana trade rumors, an…
Published on 2 weeks 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 and 10 walks. Should he be in the 2026 plans? Plus, …
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days 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 NLCS, where the Mariners and Dodgers are dominatin…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days 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 the unseen forces shaping player development. He …
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days 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 Konnor Griffin, initiating talks with Paul Skenes…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days 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 Yankees and the Dodgers walking off the Phillies, an…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day 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 back Andrew McCutchen, sign a dedicated slugger, or …
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Positional Review: The Outfield & Arbitration Decisions
Episode 1018
Today on Locked On Pirates, Gary Morgan continues the Positional Review series with a look at the outfield depth chart. He breaks down arbitration projections, explains the MLB tender process in simp…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Positional Review: Third Base Depth, Hague's Staying Power
Episode 1017
Today on Locked On Pirates, Gary Morgan continues the Positional Review Series with a look at third base. He questions the decision to retain hitting coach Matt Hague and evaluates his impact on star…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago