Podcast Episodes

Operation 83 Wins: Building a Playoff Team on a Budget

Episode 1038

Gary Morgan lays out his offseason blueprint for the Pittsburgh Pirates, aiming to reach 83+ wins and secure a wild card spot using a $35- 40M budget. From aggressive trade proposals to targeted free…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

SHIFT: The World Series ends. The Offseason Begins

Episode 1037

The Dodgers win a classic World Series, Yamamoto makes history, and the offseason officially begins. Gary breaks down the key stats from the Fall Classic, walks through the MLB offseason calendar, an…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lets PURGE the Pittsburgh PIRATES Roster!

Episode 1036

A Halloween-themed episode of Locked On Pirates featuring spooky trade speculation around Dylan Crews, a haunted awards ceremony for the Pirates’ top performers, and a reassuring look at the 40-man r…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jared Jones: Starter or Closer?

Episode 1035

Gary Morgan explores whether Jared Jones should be moved to the bullpen, evaluates Esmerlyn Valdez’s chances of adjusting to MLB pitching, and reacts to Derek Shelton’s hiring as the new manager of t…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ask Me Anything Pirates Fan Questions Answered

Episode 1034

Gary Morgan hosts a full Ask Me Anything episode of Locked On Pirates, tackling fan-submitted questions about prospects, roster decisions, ownership, expansion, and GM Ben Cherington’s track record. …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pirates Make GREAT Hire with New Pitching Coach

Episode 1033

Gary Morgan reacts to breaking news that the Pirates have hired Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy to replace Oscar Marin. What does this mean for the team’s pitching development and 2026 outlook? The…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Could the All Century Pirates Beat the 2025 World Series Teams

Episode 1032

The 2025 World Series is tied, and we’re asking the ultimate question: Could the best Pirates team of the 21st century take down the Dodgers or Blue Jays? We build the roster, break down the matchups…

Published on 2 months ago

Internal Affairs: The Pirates Reluctance to Look Outside

Episode 1031

The Washington Nationals have hired Justin Horowitz, the Pirates’ director of amateur scouting, as their new assistant GM. In this episode, we explore why this move hurts more than it should, how Hor…

Published on 2 months ago

MLB SQUAD SHOW! Blue Jays DEFY Odds and SILENCE Critics | Can They Topple the Mighty Dodgers?

Episode 1030

World Series Showdown: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays - Who Will Reign Supreme?

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays face off in an unexpected World Series matchup. Can the Blue Jays' complete team c…

Published on 2 months ago

The Lockout That Saved Hockey: And What It Means for MLB

Episode 1029

In this episode of Locked On Pirates, host Gary Morgan tells the story of how the NHL saved itself with a salary cap after a brutal ten-month lockoutand what lessons MLB can learn from it. From the 1…

Published on 2 months ago