Second base appears to be manned by Rodolfo Castro to begin 2023, but with the multitide of options the Pirates have at the position, Ethan and Craig think it could get interesting if Castro under-performs. All of that and more on today's Locked On Pirates.

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Spring Training is coming to a close, which means roster cuts will come in flurries for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team announced a slew of roster moves, including star prospect Endy Rodriguez being optioned to AAA, and host Ethan Smith highlights why there is no need to panic and what the catcher position will look like now that the decision was made.

Also, manager Derek Shelton announced that Mitch Keller would be the Opening Day Starter vs the Cincinnati Reds on March 30 in an emotional moment for Keller. Ethan highlights Keller's career arc and how he got here as well as where Keller could go in 2023.

Finally, the Pirates offense seems to be sputtering in Spring and the bullpen situations still seems to be unclear, so Ethan takes a look at some notes through Spring and things he'd like Pittsburgh to fix before Opening Day.

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2023 is going to feel different for the Pittsburgh Pirates after a busy off-season of additions and trade acquisitions, but the Pirates weren't the only team that was busy in the NL Central. Ethan Smith takes a look at the division, how the Pirates stack up and looks at YOUR poll votes on where the Pirates will finish in the division this season. 

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On today's show, Ethan Smith is joined by Craig Toth(LIVE AT PIRATE CITY) to discuss Luis Ortiz heading to the World Baseball Classic to replace teammate Jarlin Garcia as well as talking about a nagging thumb for Ke'Bryan Hayes and anything else that Craig is seeing down in Bradenton.

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith highlights the first wave of Spring Training cuts by the Pittsburgh Pirates, featuring some prominent names that aren't exactly surprising, but warrant discussion.

Also, Jarlin Garcia's injury appears to be sidelining him for weeks, not days, which will no doubt have an impact on the bullpen, so what will the Pirates do to fix it?

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The Pittsburgh Pirates enter 2023 with a new-look roster and returning young players. For the Pirates to take the next step, they'll want to see some of those young players take the next step and breakout into their potential form, so who are some players we should be watching to have breakout seasons for the Pirates this season? All of that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates.

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It's Gary Morgan Monday, and on today's show host Ethan Smith and Gary talk about some early decisions from the Pittsburgh Pirates in Spring Training with certain players defensively, including an emphasis on Ji-hwan Bae at 2B, Bryan Reynolds in LF and many more decisions that will impact the 2023 Pirates, but will they be positive or negative impacts.

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On today's show, host Ethan Smith is joined by Craig Toth for Craig Toth Thursday, and the duo breaks down MLB Pipeline's Pittsburgh Pirates Top-30 Prospects List that was released on Wednesday, headlined by recent draft selections, faces the Pirates may see at the MLB level this season and prospects who may take the next step as far as their progression. All of that and more on today's Locked On Pirates, your team, everyday.

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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith focuses on the starting lineup of the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving you what he would consider his ideal starting lineup for the Buccos in 2023, ranging from who should bat in the leadoff position, what to do with the designated hitter spot, where the likes Andrew McCutchen, Rodolfo Castro and others fit and more.

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On today's show, host Ethan Smith takes a look at the first few games of Spring Training and offers some takeaways from what we've seen in the minimal action we have so far, including Mitch Keller and Luis Ortiz impressing, young prospects and answering your questions as well.

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