Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

The Reds squeaked out a run in the bottom of the 9th inning to walk off the Pirates 3-2 in the first game of a huge road series. The Pirates went with a bullpen in the series opener with Yohan Ramirez starting and firing two scoreless frames. Hunter Barco gave up two runs in the 3rd inning to put the Pirates in a hole and then Noah Murdock made his MLB debut and pitched two scoreless innings. Brandon Lowe tied the game in the 6th inning with his 23rd home run of the season. The Pirates offense and Lowe had a big chance in the 7th inning with bases loaded in a tie game with two out, but Lowe struck out looking. The loss drops the Pirates back to .500 at 55-55.

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ once-powerful offense sputters at a crucial juncture—can they snap out of their slump before the trade deadline? Gary Morgan spotlights glaring struggles against left-handed pitching, the impact of Oneil Cruz’s absence, and whether names like Marcell Ozuna and Billy Cook are still part of the Pirates’ postseason equation.

With the Cincinnati Reds looming, Gary Morgan explores potential trade targets—Tyler Stephenson, Brady Singer, and bullpen options like Caleb Ferguson—and debates what it will take for the Pirates to patch their lineup and push for October. AMAs tackle burning questions on player usage, Don Kelly’s approach, and what moves Pittsburgh must make as decision time nears. Will the front office act in time to stop this skid from becoming a full-blown collapse?

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Arizona left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez shut down the Bucs bats in this one and there was no comeback in a 3-0 loss to drop a pivotal series against the Diamondbacks. Rodriguez went eight strong shutout innings on just five hits and no extra-base hits. Jared Jones tossed a quality start with three runs allowed in six innings but the bats got him no run support. The Pirates are now 55-54 and fall two games behind the Diamondbacks in the NL wildcard race.

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Pittsburgh Pirates ignite PNC Park with a jaw-dropping late comeback but fall short in 12 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Can Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe’s clutch heroics propel the team into true playoff contention, or will defensive lapses and lineup frustrations derail their momentum?

Gary Morgan recaps the Pirates’ heart-pounding 8-7 loss, dissecting Bo Chandler’s tough start, Nick Gonzalez’s multi-hit magic, and the struggles at third base and in the outfield. The conversation spotlights the team's need to stack wins amid a heated playoff chase, examines Brandon Fott’s dominance, and explores the emotional impact of meaningful late-season baseball in Pittsburgh. Are defensive woes too much to overcome, or is this roster primed for an electrifying run?

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Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Diamondbacks. Bubba Chandler was hit for weak contact in a short 4 inning outing. Chandler allowed 5 runs, 4 of which earned, walked 1 and struck out 3. The Pirates offense was able to rally in the 8th and 9th innings where Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds would tie the game up on back-to-back homers.

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Pittsburgh Pirates electrify PNC Park with a dramatic 3-2 walk-off win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, fueled by Brandon Lowe’s clutch hitting and a bullpen that finally looks to be steadying. As the playoff race intensifies, can Ben Cherrington’s focus on proven relief arms like Luke Weaver and AJ Minter transform the Pirates’ postseason chances?

Gary Morgan examines Esmerlyn Valdez’s injury scare, Mason Montgomery’s emergence as a late-inning force, and vital moves like the acquisition of Jonathan Rodriguez for organizational depth. The episode spotlights statistical oddities in day vs. night games, provides trade proposals involving Tyler Rogers, and tackles burning AMA questions ranging from outfield defense priorities to the real impact of recent roster tweaks. With the Pirates surging and every decision under scrutiny, their quest for a Wild Card spot just got a whole lot more interesting.

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Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Diamondbacks. Mitch Keller was solid for a second straight outing after the break. Only giving up 2 runs in the no decision. The Pirates would go on to walk off the game thanks to Brandon Lowe. Esmerlyn Valdez would leave the game with an injury.

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Pittsburgh Pirates eye a statement sweep as the playoff race intensifies. Can Mitch Keller anchor the rotation and spark the Bucs past the Arizona Diamondbacks in a pivotal Wild Card showdown? Gary Morgan dissects why this series transcends the standings, revealing what needs to happen for Pittsburgh to prove they belong in October conversations.

Key topics include the Pirates' trade deadline outlook—are Ben Cherrington’s buyers ready to pull the trigger?—plus sharp analysis of bullpen concerns, Spencer Horwitz and Endy Rodriguez's potential returns, and why team control and contract status matter in trade speculation. Explore the volatility of Pirates fandom, the crucial roles of Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’Hearn, and Paul Skenes, and how every game down the stretch feels like high-stakes baseball. Will the Pirates make the moves and statements necessary to break their postseason drought?

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The Pirates bat finally woke up with three home runs including a grand slam by Ryan O'Hearn to lead the Bucs to an 8-7 win over the Cubs. The win salvages a game in the series, avoid the sweep and moves them back to two games over .500. Braxton Ashcraft had an up and down outing but goes six innings for the win and was able to steady the ship and produce two huge shutdown innings to finish his outing. Mason Montgomery gave up two in the 9th but nails down his second save of the season.

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Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Cubs. The Pirates offense continued to struggle as Cubs starter Shota Imanaga continued his dominance over the team. Paul Skenes allowed 5 runs and struck out 11 in the effort today. The Pirates will look to avoid the sweep tomorrow.

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