Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Jeff Locke ventured into unchartered territory on Monday night. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to spotlight Locke's first career complete game and first career shutout against the Marlins, discuss which Pirate is the most feared, and what Berry learned from talking with Barry Bonds on the 30th anniversary of his debut with the Bucs.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arquimedes Caminero is heading to the 15-day disabled list which gives him a break after his recent struggles. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry break down why the the Bucs decided to shut Caminero down and what exactly happened against the D-backs. Also, they update Ryan Vogelsong's status after getting hit in the eye and spotlight how well Gregory Polanco is playing after his move in the lineup.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerrit Cole finally looked like the ace everyone believes him to be on Sunday. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry take a closer look at his dominant outing, how crucial Jung Ho Kang's defense and bat are to the club and why Cole doesn't think the Cubs are the best team in baseball.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can Gerrit Cole keep his emotions in check to beat Jake Arrieta and the Cubs? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry take a closer look at Cole's recent outings and what boxes he'll need to check off in order to overcome the Cubs and what Pittsburgh can attribute to their recent success against the Redbirds.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Locke's not messing around on the mound. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to spotlight Locke's past two quality starts, which Pirates players have been most consistent and how Jung Ho Kang will start slow when he returns to the club.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Pirates reporter Adam Berry reflect on Andrew McCutchen's three-home run performance against the Rockies and discuss the taxed bullpen and how huge it will be to have Jared Hughes back in the pen.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates need to work on their offense with RISP. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to spotlight Gerrit Cole's last outing, detangle Jeff Locke's struggles and how Francisco Cervelli ended up playing first base.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one's pushing the panic button over Gerrit Cole's season debut. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to find out why the Pirates fully expect Cole to bounce back after earning his first loss this season and give out a few grades for the team's performance during Opening Week.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates couldn't have drawn up a better opening series by sweeping the Cardinals. MLB.com's Matt Waymire catches up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to hear about Pittsburgh's strong series and spotlight Juan Nicasio as well as Gregory Polanco's five-year extension.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Pirates overcome their wildcard woes this season? Will Andrew McCutchen finish top-three in MVP voting? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Pirates reporter Adam Berry to hear a few bold predictions for 2016 and what fans should look out for come Opening Day.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices