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Locked On Pirates podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Ethan Smith, a writer for Inside the Bucs, the Locked On Pirates podcast provides your daily Pirates fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Pirates franchise. Locked On Pirates takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from withi ...
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Host Ethan Smith and Locked On Reds host Jeff Carr discuss the Pirates series win over the Reds and why both teams are very similar in a ton of positive and negative ways. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Liquid IV No more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to…
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Its a live Friday edition of Locked On Pirates, and host Ethan Smith discusses Paul Skenes, the Pirates HoF inductees and previews the remainder of the Reds series on today's episode! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TonaI Tonal is the world's smartest and most effective strength training system that helps get you stronger. Right now, Tonal i…
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Host Ethan Smith joins Locked On Rangers host Brice Paterik to discuss the Pirates series loss to the Texas Rangers and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TonaI Tonal is the world's smartest and most effective strength training system that helps get you stronger. Right now, Tonal is offering…
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On today's episode, host Ethan Smith discusses Ke'Bryan Hayes and his IL stint, his back issues and their impact on his future and more. Ethan also recaps the first game of the Texas Rangers series, takes a look at tonight's action and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TonaI Tonal is the wo…
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Happy Monday! Host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the Pirates first series win since Aug 30, Isiah Kiner-Falefa's 2025 comments, the plan for Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and the rest of 2024 and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TonaI Tonal is the world's smartest and most eff…
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Coming off yet another series sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres, the season has spiraled, and host Ethan Smith mentions accountability, and why the organization as a whole needs to be held accountable for this epic collapse. All of that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta i…
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Following their season-long eighth straight loss on Monday, host Ethan Smith discusses the losing streak, why the Pirates may need to get looks at players in AAA that can help in 2025, why the one-run games matter for this year and beyond and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta …
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Host Ethan Smith and guest Gary Morgan discuss the Pirates season-long losing streak, now at seven games, what has gone wrong and expectations through the rest of the season amidst the losing skid on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta is a free app that lets you earn cash back every time you s…
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The Pirates are losing games right now, and it's happening at the worst possible time in the middle of a wild card race. Host Ethan Smith has his thoughts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Liquid IV No more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM an…
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Host Ethan Smith & Locked On Padres host Javier Reyes preview another crucial series for the Pirates and Padres, Paul Skenes versus Jackson Merrill and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Liquid IV No more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first o…
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Host Ethan Smith & Pirates Fan Forum's own Gary Morgan discuss the Pirates weekend series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and why, as fans, we have to keep our expectations realistic with this ball club. All of that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Liquid IV No more thirsty summers when you i…
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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith shares his thoughts on the Pirates 5-4 loss to the Astros on Wednesday and why it was a massively missed opportunity. Also, Bryan De La Cruz and Jalen Beeks made their debuts for Pittsburgh. What does each player, and the other players acquired at the deadline, offer the Pirates for the rema…
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Host Ethan Smith discusses the Pirates trade deadline, discussing each move, how it impacts the team moving forward, the winners and losers of the deadline this year and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix With Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budg…
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Host Ethan Smith and guest Gary Morgan of the Pirates Fan Forum discuss a wild weekend for Pirates baseball, both on and off the field, hitting every major topic of the weekend and what's to come on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix With Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, …
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On today's show, host Ethan Smith discusses the Pirates series win over the Cardinals, leading to their fourth straight series win. Can the Pirates keep rolling into a massive stretch of twelve games coming up? Also, Ethan discusses Derek Shelton's decision to send Paul Skenes out for the ninth on Tuesday, Martin Perez bouncing back, why the rotati…
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Host Ethan Smith discusses the Pirates 2-1 win over the Cardinals on Monday, discussing Mitch Keller's dominant start, Nick Gonzales and his late game heroics and other notable parts of the game as well. Also, Paul Skenes makes his first start in well over a week, so what should we expect from the rookie phenom against St. Louis tonight? Finally, E…
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Ethan Smith & Gary Morgan come at ya on Monday, discussing the Pirates massive series win over in-state rival Philadelphia, why the series built much needed momentum, Mitch Keller and Paul Skenes starting for the first time since the break and roster management over the next week and change on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Sup…
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Host Ethan Smith and guest Connor Williams discuss the Pirates first series out of the break against in-state rival Philadelphia, the keys to victory in the series, why a hot start out of the break is so important, Connor's trade deadline thoughts and more on today's second episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Supply…
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Ethan Smith and guest Mike Nicastro preview the remainder of the Pirates season, and with the All-Star break behind them, the Pirates have a tough road ahead, but can they manage to stick around and make noise late in the season. The duo discusses on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SupplyHouse SupplyHous…
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Host Ethan Smith and guest Ian Labatch discuss the Pirates pitching staff and their strategy moving forward, Ian's trade deadline thoughts and what the Pirates should do over the next few weeks and Ethan asks Ian some pressing questions about the Pirates on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SupplyHouse Sup…
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Paul Skenes will take to the pitching mound for the National League in the first inning of tonight's 2024 MLB All-Star Game, and host Ethan Smith previews Skenes All-Star appearances, what to expect and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SupplyHouse SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get…
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The All-Star break is upon us, and after a four-game winning streak, the Pirates are .500 heading into the break. Host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss how the Pirates got to where they are, the expectations post-All-Star break, the potential happenings over the next few weeks, and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates…
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Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! On today's special edition, Pittsburgh selected Konnor Griffin in the 2024 MLB Draft number nine overall. What does he bring to the system and what are host Ethan Smith's immediate thoughts? Also, Pittsburgh managed a much-needed series sweep of the Chicago White Sox, entering the All-Star with momentum. What shou…
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Host Ethan Smith celebrates on today's episode of Locked On Pirates as the Pirates secured a massive series victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, thanks in large part to the efforts of Paul Skenes. Also, Pittsburgh has a golden opportunity to head into the All-Star break with momentum, facing off with the Chicago White Sox. How do the Pir…
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Host Ethan Smith discusses a huge evening for the Pittsburgh Pirates offense against the Milwaukee Brewers, making history in the process. Can the Pirates build on their efforts and get a massive series win over Milwaukee? Ethan gives his thoughts. Also, Ethan talks about the biggest surprises from the Pirates season so far, ranging from the Rowdy …
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