Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Rockies. Pirates starter Mitch Keller started the game retiring twelve straight Rockies bats, but in the 5th inning fell apart. The Pirates offense early in the game got in an entertaining rundown play as well. The Pirates will look to take the rubber match in game three tomorrow.

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Pittsburgh Pirates history is being rewritten as Paul Skenes dazzles with pure dominance—three near no-hitters in four starts and a 1.97 ERA. Is Skenes on track to join the ranks of baseball’s all-time greats? Gary Morgan explores Skenes’ unprecedented rookie impact, the pitcher’s command, and the staggering shift in Pirates expectations.

Morgan spotlights the Pirates’ explosive offensive turnaround, crediting key additions like Brandon Lowe and phenom Konnor Griffin for propelling the lineup from MLB’s basement to elite status. The conversation heats up around Nick Gonzalez’s clutch hitting and Brandan Bidiow unique ascent into the bullpen, potentially transforming Pittsburgh’s relief corps. With Mitch Keller’s next start looming and the team’s young core firing, can the Pirates sustain their surge and contend for playoff glory?

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Paul Skenes took a no-hitter into the 7th inning and finished with 10 strikeouts and eight shutout frames as the Pirates cruised to a 3-1 win over the Rockies. Oneil Cruz went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored. Nick Gonzales added two hits and drove in a run and Gregory Soto allowed a run but gets the save.

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Why do even elite pitchers suddenly lose command, and can throwing harder actually hurt your game? Former Pittsburgh Pirates coach Eric Minshall explains the science behind pitching meltdowns, debunks myths about "reaching back" for extra velocity, and reveals how subtle changes—like the slide step—can shake a young arm’s confidence. What separates Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler from the pack, and how can pitchers effectively control the running game in a post-pitch clock era?

Host Gary Morgan and Eric Minshall unpack the mental and mechanical battles behind the mound, from MLB starter velocity strategies to injury risks lurking behind max-effort throws. Key insights include optimal pitch sequencing, the evolution of the strike zone, and how teams calculate safe innings jumps for prospects like Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft. Development philosophy, the art of pitch tunneling, and the realities of player promotion for standouts like Seth Hernandez round out this inside look at Pittsburgh Pirates pitching.

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Pittsburgh Pirates let a winnable series slip away against the struggling San Francisco Giants. Is this a warning sign or just an early hiccup on their promising 90-win pace? Gary Morgan breaks down what went wrong, from questionable lineup decisions to late-inning bullpen struggles, spotlighting players like Isaac Matson and Dennis Santana. The discussion calls out sluggish offense, missed opportunities, and whether the Pirates are showing the consistency needed to contend in the NL Central.

Key topics include the rise of Konnor Griffin following his 20th birthday and how his new-found confidence could reshape the batting order, the sustainability of the Pirates’ fast start, and ongoing bullpen concerns. Gary Morgan challenges whether tinkering with lineups and underestimating opponents could derail Pittsburgh’s momentum. Can the Pirates fix their bullpen and maximize Griffin’s impact before facing the Colorado Rockies?

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Nathan breaks down the finale of the weekend series and West Coast trip between the Pirates and Giants. The Pirates bullpen collapsed as the Pirates lost to the Giants 7-6 in 12 innings. The offense had some bright spots as Cruz and Griffin both homered. The Pirates will look to bounce back at PNC Park this week with games against the Rockies and Phillies.

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Nathan breaks down game two of the weekend series between the Pirates and Giants. The Pirates offense after a slow week of scoring, hit double digits in the blowout win over the Giants. Braxton Ashcraft once again shoved in a 7-inning outing. The Pirates will go for the series win tomorrow.

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Nathan breaks down game one of the weekend series between the Pirates and Giants. The Pirates offense scored 2 runs in the loss, only the 2nd time in the week the team has scored more than 1 run in a game. Carmen Mlodzinski went 6 innings, but Justin Lawrence struggled in relief. Jake Mangum went on the IL before today's game.

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Pittsburgh Pirates outlast Arizona Diamondbacks in a gritty display, as Mitch Keller overcomes early struggles to secure a vital win. Can Keller’s rising maturity on tough nights anchor a postseason push?

Gary Morgan spotlights key performances from Keller, Brandon Lowe’s home run surge, and Joey Bart’s evolving role behind the plate. Insightful AMA segments unpack the Pirates’ rotation balance, bullpen strategy with Johan Ramirez, and the looming question of extending Lowe amid Nick Gonzalez’s emergence. Listener questions spark candid takes on Marcelo Zuna’s slump, realistic trade targets, and rising prospect Seth Hernandez’s development timeline. The episode explores fan culture, the inevitable hunt for a scapegoat, and how overcoming adversity might forge a more resilient Pirates squad.

Is this the foundation of lasting success at PNC Park?

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Brandon Lowe and Joey Bart both hit solo home runs to help lead the Bucs to a 4-2 victory and series win over the Diamondbacks. Mitch Keller went 6 plus strong innings for another quality start and the bullpen shut the door for the win on getaway day.

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