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Host Ethan Smith & Pirates Fan Forum co-host Gary Morgan discuss how the Pirates can improve internally with the players they have and externally come trade deadline season, the Bednar injury and its impact, Skenes shoving again and the upcoming series versus the Cincinnati Reds. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon.Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city - even your rival’s. Book today on Booking.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON.PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!SupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from

On today's episode, host Ethan Smith highlights the Pirates bullpen, previews how the Pirates can win their third series in a row against the Tampa Bay Rays and acknowledges a big accomplishment down in the system with the Greensboro Grasshoppers. All that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon.Stitch FixWith Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budget—they do all the shopping for you! Now’s the best time to get started at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $100 off—that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes.LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON.PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygeni

Host Ethan Smith & Locked On Reds host Steven Offenbaker discuss the Pirates v Reds series, why pitching headlines the rivalry, what position players will impact the teams moving forward and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Stitch FixWith Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budget—they do all the shopping for you! Now’s the best time to get started at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $100 off—that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes. LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON. PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quo

Bryan Reynolds has been a steady presence in the Pirates lineup for years now, and he's had considerable success over the past few weeks, which only spells good things for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon.Stitch FixWith Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budget—they do all the shopping for you! Now’s the best time to get started at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $100 off—that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes.LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON.PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.PrizePicksGo to https

Host Ethan Smith discusses a fun battle between Paul Skenes & Elly de la Cruz on Monday, why this team getting healthy will fix a ton of problems and interviews starting pitching prospect Carlson Reed on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon.Stitch FixWith Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budget—they do all the shopping for you! Now’s the best time to get started at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $100 off—that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes.LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON.PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and

Ethan Smith & Gary Morgan discuss how the Pirates can get a winning-streak going, their general thoughts about the Cards & Rockies series and preview the upcoming three-game series versus Cincinnati. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Stitch Fix With Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budget—they do all the shopping for you! Now’s the best time to get started at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $100 off—that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes. LinkedIn Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON. Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

Host Ethan Smith has some choice thoughts and words on the Pittsburgh Pirates right now, and he shares them today on Locked On Pirates, while also previewing the upcoming series versus the Colorado Rockies. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1- 800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon.LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON.PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!SupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast.eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates everybody. Host Ethan Smith is here on Wednesday, discussing Paul Skenes, as he dazzled in front of the St. Louis crowd yesterday, going pitch for pitch with Miles Mikolas. Skenes has been here for a month now, so how has he impacted this team and what is going on around him to suggest a bright short-term future for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Also, the Pirates did something all teams have to do, find a way to win, and they did so on Tuesday. What did the win mean? Why was it an important game in HOW the Pirates won? And more.Finally, the Pirates look to secure their third consecutive series win tonight as Bailey Falter faces off with Sonny Gray. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1- 800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon.LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON.PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do l

It's a crossover edition of Locked On Pirates, as host Ethan Smith joins JD Hafron of Locked On Cardinals to discuss the first series of the season between Pittsburgh and St. Louis.Paul Skenes will go toe-to-toe exactly one month to the day of his debut vs. the Cardinals tonight, and Ethan shares his thoughts w/ JD on what he's seen from Skenes thus far, how he's impacted the Pirates and more. Also, Ethan shares his outside thoughts on the Cardinals and JD shares his thoughts on the Pirates. Finally, the NL Central is a tight division, so who do JD & Ethan think can take a step-forward, and who takes a step-back?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1- 800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon.LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON.PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lo

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates everyone!It's Monday, which means Ethan Smith & Gary Morgan are breaking down everything Pittsburgh Pirates for you all, starting with a strong week from the Buccos that saw them go 4-2 versus LA and Minnesota. Are the Pirates making progress? How does that progress look? Also, Paul Skenes debut a month ago for the Pirates, so what has the team changed since he's arrived? What's been good? What's been bad? What will continue w/ Skenes and the team?Finally, Pittsburgh, like many other NL teams, is right in the thick of the contention race. How do the Pirates maintain pace or gain ground on the wild NL? Moves sooner rather than later? Can they be in it by September?All of that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1- 800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon.LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-da

Host Ethan Smith is here on Friday to discuss all things Pirates! On today's show, Ethan talks about the fight of the Pirates despite the series finale loss to the LA Dodgers, discussing why a series win over LA was very important. Also, the Pirates welcome the Twins to town, a team very comparable to the Pirates as currently constructed. Finally, although it may not feel like it, Pittsburgh is fully involved in what is a wild NL Wild Card race, and Ethan doesn't see that changing anytime soon. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. PrizePicks Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! SupplyHouse SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast. e

Wednesday night was an action-packed evening for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and host Ethan Smith is unpacking everything from the wild evening we saw yesterday. Paul Skenes pitched his first night game and first game versus the LA Dodgers on Wednesday, with a good chunk of the attention on his matchup with Shohei Ohtani. Ethan discusses Skenes' start, why the Skenes v Ohtani matchup is great for baseball and more surrounding his five innings of work. Once again, the Buccos offense gave Skenes some massive run-support, spear-headed by Nick Gonzales having another strong evening in the RBI category. How can the Bucs offense become more consistent and are the pieces there for it to happen?Finally, Bailey Falter is tasked with the start versus Walker Buehler tonight, and Ethan discusses what a potential sweep of the Dodgers could mean for the Pirates moving forward. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/locked

Jared Jones bounced back in a massive way on Tuesday, shutting out the LA Dodgers for six innings and helping secure a 1-0 victory for the Pirates. Host Ethan Smith discusses Jones start versus LA, all the happenings in his start and why his in-game adjustments continue to work for him. Speaking of the one run, Jack Suwinski is back with the big league roster and homered over the Clemente Wall. Meanwhile, Henry Davis and Liover Peguero joined the club again as well. How can all three help contribute to the offense? Can Jack find consistency? Can Henry bring some pop from AAA? What is Peguero's role? Ethan discusses that in depth. Finally, Paul Skenes pitches his first night game of his MLB career versus the Dodgers on Tuesday, facing off with left-hander James Paxton. Ethan has your Skenes Day preview on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your

What's up everyone?!Host Ethan Smith is back for the Tuesday, June 4 edition of Locked On Pirates, discussing the upcoming three-game series versus the LA Dodgers to begin the first full week of June. Is pitching the highlight? How can the Pirates up-end one of baseball's best teams? Keys to victory? And moreAlso, Henry Davis received the call to come back to the big league roster after spending a month in the minor leagues. What adjustments did he make in AAA that suggest he'll make an instant impact back in the bigs? How can he ensure this is his last promotion and what should we be watching for from Davis?Finally, former Pirate Tucapita Marcano has received a life-time ban from MLB after betting on a large number of MLB related bets. How will sports betting continue to impact not only baseball, but sports in general and what impact does it have on the game right now?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.

It's officially June and the 2024 MLB is a third of the way through. The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the month 27-32, with hope abound that they can get back to .500 or over .500 at some point. Host Ethan Smith and guest Gary Morgan discuss their thoughts on the Pittsburgh Pirates before giving the floor to all of you, the listeners, to share your thoughts on the state of team and everything surrounding our favorite team on the North Shore. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!SupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast.eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has

The month of May was action packed for the Pittsburgh Pirates, from a highly anticipated debut, to big wins on the road versus a division rival. Host Ethan Smith is here on the final day of May to recap everything we saw from Pittsburgh in the month, what went right, what went wrong and his feelings about the Pirates heading into June. Ethan also previews the upcoming weekend series versus the Toronto Blue Jays, highlighting pitching matchups, keys to victory and more in what should be a tightly contested inter-league matchup.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fixSupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast. eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices yo

The Pittsburgh Pirates split their double-header at Comerica Park with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, and it was a tale of two games for the Buccos. How can Jared Jones bounce back from his first real setback? Skenes dominance continues. Offense finding a new gear with Hayes returning? All of that and so much more on today's first episode of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fixSupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast. eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates everyone. On today's show, host Ethan Smith takes a look at the upcoming two-game set between the Pirates and Tigers at Comerica Park the next two days, highlighting pitching for both squads and offering how the Pirates can end the month of May on a high note. Also, Jack Suwinski and Henry Davis have both been sent down to AAA Indianapolis, so why not take a look at what each has done so far, what each needs to work on to get back to the Majors and why it isn't a death sentence for either of them to be playing in Indy moving forward. Finally, Ethan takes a look at the NL Central and what the division is offering right now and has a take you all might find interesting about how each team, including the Pirates, will handle things in a very winnable division. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fixSupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts

The past week of Pirates baseball saw a ton of action, for better or for worse of course, and host Ethan Smith is here to recap all the happenings of the past week on this Memorial Day edition of Locked On Pirates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fixSupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast. eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.FanDuelFan

Following a wild 7-6 comeback win on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates followed up with two very frustrating losses, losses that are arguably the most frustrating of the season. Host Ethan Smith shares his thoughts on both games, even highlighting the positives somehow, while also discussing the upcoming weekend series as the Pirates welcome the Atlanta Braves. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONMLB when you download the app. Yahoo FinanceFor comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com.LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON.PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonml