On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates as they head into a June stretch that will arguably be their most important stretch they'll have all season, featuring 13 division games against the Cardinals, Brewers and Cubs. Do the Pirates sink in the month of June and make it positive or do they sink back into a below .500 ball club as the All-Star approaches at the end of the month?

Also, Ethan answers your questions for Mailbag Friday.

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