Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

Gary Morgan discusses the Pirates power potential and compare and contrasts vs the rest of MLB.

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The Pirates snuck out a 2-1 win over the Cubs to open their seven-game homestand on Memorial Day. Carmen Mlodzinski pitched 5 solid innings with Wilber Dotel and Gregory Soto following in the bullpen. Henry Davis hit a go-ahead home run to win the game for the Pirates.

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup struggles against left-handed pitching are no secret—does Don Kelly’s constant lineup juggling make things better or worse? Gary Morgan exposes the underlying issues causing the Pirates to stall against southpaws, from shaky roster construction to the ongoing debate about balancing power right-handed bats like Nick Gonzales and Password Garcia. Should the Pirates stick with their regulars, or does matching up by handedness guarantee success?

The crucial series against the slumping Chicago Cubs arrives at a pivotal moment. With Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, and Paul Skenes set to take the mound, can the Pirates seize this opportunity to define their NL Central trajectory? Plus, Gary Morgan highlights the importance of player rest and pays tribute to MLB legends like Roberto Clemente and Ralph Kiner whose impact reached far beyond the diamond. Will the Pirates finally solve their lefty problem and take command of the division race?

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The Pirates and Mitch Keller stopped a two-game skid and avoided the sweep with a 4-1 win over the Blue Jays. Keller tossed six strong innings with one run allowed for his 5th win. The Pirates also belted three home runs including Esmerlyn Valdez who recorded his first MLB hit which was a two-run home run to help the Bucs secure the win. Gregory Soto pitched a scoreless 9th inning to earn his 5th save.

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Nathan breaks down game two of the weekend series between the Pirates and Blue Jays. Patrick Crobin shoved against the Pirates in the loss to the Blue Jays. The Pirates fall back to .500 and as of late are looking exactly like a .500 team. The Pirates will look to salvage game three and a .500 road trip tomorrow.

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Nathan breaks down game one of the weekend series between the Pirates and Blue Jays. Bubba Chandler had a solid start, but his defense didn't help him. The young bats were all over the lineup today but didn't have the greatest day in Canada. Dennis Santana struggled in the 9th inning yet again. The Pirates will look to bounce back with Paul Skenes on the mound tomorrow.

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Pittsburgh Pirates signal a bold new direction with the call-up of power-hitting prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, raising the stakes for the team’s playoff aspirations. Can Valdez and fellow newcomer Garcia inject enough right-handed power to reshape the Pirates’ offense while Ryan O’Hearn recovers? Gary Morgan breaks down Valdez’s meteoric rise, the strategic decision to move on from Billy Cook, and what these roster moves reveal about the organization’s commitment to upside and winning now.

Key topics include how Valdez could shift the Pirates’ lineup, where he fits defensively alongside Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz, and why playing time allocation will be crucial for prospect development. Get insights into matchup advantages for the upcoming Toronto Blue Jays series, the internal competition among outfielders, and whether the Pirates’ youth movement can sustain momentum. The analysis also touches on Andy Rodriguez’s emergence behind the plate and long-term implications for the Pirates’ roster decisions.

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Braxton Ashcraft struck out a career high 9 and went seven strong innings to lead the Pirates past the Cardinals 6-2 to take a series from the Cardinals. Brandon Lowe homered for his team-leading 13th blast and Henry Davis belted a solo home run as well. The Bucs also saw production from Marcell Ozuna who had two hits and drove in two runs.

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Pittsburgh Pirates silenced the St. Louis Cardinals with a 7-0 bounceback win—are they quietly boasting one of MLB's best offenses? Gary Morgan examines powerful nights from Konnor Griffin, Nick Gonzales, and Spencer Horowitz, plus analyzes Don Kelly’s latest lineup changes that balanced contact, power, and pressure atop the order.

Key topics include the Pirates’ surprising rankings in OPS, walks, and stolen bases, the depth of lineup production with seven players topping 20 RBIs, and whether bullpen woes—not struggling bats like Henry Davis or Marcell Ozuna—are holding this club back. The mailbag covers bullpen usage planning, the potential impact of adding a lefty starter like Hunter Barco, future outfield logjams with Esmerlyn Valdez, and the ceiling of this surging Pirates offense. Can Pittsburgh harness its relentless attack and clean up its bullpen to become true NL contenders?

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Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Cardinals. The Young Bucs on the Pirates Offense came through in a big way in a 7-0 win. Carmen Mlodzinski put together an efficient outing, and the bullpen followed with four shutout innings of relief.

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