Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates reach a crossroads—does the team still believe in itself as the season slips away? Paul Skenes’ surprising postgame response after an early exit raises questions about the pitching star’s performance drop and leadership role. With a fastball velocity dip and the impact of the World Baseball Classic under the microscope, Gary Morgan examines whether Skenes is being managed too cautiously or simply isn’t the unstoppable arm fans expected. Ryan O’Hearn’s injury delivers another blow to a Pirates lineup already plagued by inconsistency, exposing the lack of a steady offensive anchor. As the team’s best players fall into streaky patterns, everyday mistakes pile up and confidence wanes. Meanwhile, bullpen revelation Yohan Ramirez showcases why reliever success stories remain baseball’s wild card, prompting fresh hope—and skepticism—about how the Pirates build for the future. Will this club rediscover its fight before the season’s too far gone? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pirates/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/

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Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Marlins. The Pirates offense continued their second half struggles in game one against Marlins starter Eury Perez. Perez would strike out 7 Pirates over 7 shutout innings. Paul Skenes would allow 1 earned run across 5 innings of work. He was taken out of the game at 65 pitches. The Pirates will look to get back into the win column tomorrow night in Miami.

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes sink after another tough series loss, despite flashes from stars like Oneil Cruz and Esmerlyn Valdez. Can the Bucs find a miracle run as the postseason slips further away? Gary Morgan evaluates the frustrating inconsistency in offense, persistent injuries, and recent struggles from Brandon Lau and Brian Reynolds that have derailed the season’s trajectory.

Prospect buzz heats up as attention turns to future impact players such as Password Garcia, Duce Gorson, Mitch Jebb, and Termarr Johnson. Which young talents could form the next core by 2027? Gary Morgan breaks down their potential roles, defensive versatility, and what the Pirates need to address with looming roster uncertainties. Plus, looming labor worries cast doubt on the league’s future—will this season be baseball’s last chapter for a while? Don’t miss the essential analysis for any Pittsburgh Pirates fan still holding out hope.

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Ryan and Nathan break down today's series finale between the Pirates and Mets. Jared Jones was hit hard by the Mets offense. Allowing 8 earned runs over 3 innings of work. The Pirates offense continued their struggled against lefties, as Mets starter Sean Manaea made things look simple all day. Manaea would strike out 11 Pirates. The Pirates will finally have an off day tomorrow before they head to Miami.

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The Pirates jumped on the Mets early in this one as the bats got going for an 9-0 win to snap a four-game losing streak. Jake Mangum had three hits, two doubles, two runs scored and one RBI to lead the Bucs and Ronny Simon had two hits including a two-RBI double. Bubba Chandler was stellar in this game as he fired six shutout innings with five strikeouts and just three hits allowed to play stopper for the Bucs.

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Nathan breaks down game one of the series between the Pirates and Mets. The Pirates offense continued to show little life against lefties. They would score 2 in the 7th but that would be the chunk of the effort. Carmen Mlodzinski found himself back in the rotation, but his first start did not go well. The Pirates will look to snap the skid tomorrow in game two against the Mets.

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NL Central rivals ramp up the playoff drama as the Chicago Cubs shake up the division by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers and dominating the trade deadline with key acquisitions like Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes. Can the Cubs close the gap on the Milwaukee Brewers, who remain resilient atop the standings behind strong pitching and consistent management? The heated race intensifies, with the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals making strategic moves—while the Cincinnati Reds’ lackluster deadline leaves fans fuming.

Key topics include the surging Cubs’ postseason momentum, the Brewers’ formula for sustained success, and why the NL Rookie of the Year race between Sal Stewart and JJ Weatherholt has sparked passionate debate. The conversation explores playoff implications, recent player trades, and the possibility of the NL Central sweeping awards as Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani battle for MVP. Who will emerge as the true powerhouse in the NL Central down the stretch?

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The Pirates free fall continues in a 5-2 loss to the Brewers to lose three-of-four in Milwaukee and finish the roadtrip 2-6 as they fall further out of the NL Wildcard race. Braxton Ashcraft didn’t have his best stuff as he gave up four runs in five innings of work including two home runs allowed. Brandon Lowe belted his 24th home run of the season for one of the Pirates four hits in another game where the bats didn’t do much.

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes stall as another offensive collapse follows a season-long cycle of missed opportunities. Can Paul Skenes meet ace expectations while balancing longevity and dominance, or is the team’s timing issue dooming another promising campaign?

Gary Morgan spotlights the Pirates’ struggles syncing pitching, hitting, and bullpen performance, with stars like Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe forced to carry the load in the wake of injuries to Ryan O’Hearn, Oneil Cruz, Spencer Horwitz, and Konnor Griffin. Key topics include Paul Skenes’ evolving approach and velocity concerns, Mason Montgomery’s bullpen breakout, and how depleted lineup depth has exposed critical vulnerabilities. Is it a talent gap or persistent bad timing holding Pittsburgh back?

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Paul Skenes struggled again with four walks and three runs allowed in a 4-2 loss to the Brewers to drop the Pirates to two games under .500. The Pirates bat were quiet once again as they continued their slump this time against Kyle Harrison, who struck out eight straight batters at one point. Endy Rodriguez provided the only offense for the Bucs with a two-run home run in the 7th inning. Lake Bachar made his Pirates debut after being acquired at the deadline and gave up a run in two innings of work.

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