Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates

On today's crossover episode, host Ethan Smith and Locked On Cubs host Sam Olbur discuss the introduction of Paul Skenes to the series this weekend, what it means for the series overall, why the series is important for both teams, how each team's issues compare and the history between the Buccos and the Cubbies.  SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB [http://stitchfix.com/mlb] and get $20 off your first fix   LinkedIn Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON [http://linkedin.com/lockedon].   Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb [https://www.policygenius.com/lockedonmlb/] to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply. Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE [https://2tdd.adj.st/?adjust_t=1be7vfwo_1bsr2fvc&adjust_campaign=LockedOn&adjust_adgroup=MLBCHANNEL&adjust_deeplink=monopolygo%3A%2F%2FHOME_LOBBY%2F] to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb [https://www.prizepicks.com/podcast?&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=PodcastAds&utm_campaign=100depositmatch&utm_content=LockedOnMLB&utm_term=LOCKEDONMLB?invite_code=LOCKEDONMLB] and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! EBAY MOTORS FROM 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 [https://www.ebay.com/b/Auto-Parts-and-Vehicles/6000/bn_1865334?v=1]. ELIGIBLE ITEMS ONLY. EXCLUSIONS APPLY. EBAY GUARANTEED FIT ONLY AVAILABLE TO US CUSTOMERS. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON [https://www.fanduel.com/lockedon] to get started.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG [http://fanduel.com/RG] (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat [http://ccpg.org/chat] (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com [http://ksgamblinghelp.com/] (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Folks, the time is now for Paul David Skenes to make his MLB debut, and he'll do so this Saturday versus the Chicago Cubs.  Host of Locked On Pirates, Ethan Smith, breaks down the huge news we all received Wednesday, headlining the expectations for Skenes, how his call-up effects the makeup of the starting rotation, why the timing couldn't have been any better and so much more as the most highly anticipated prospect debut in Pittsburgh Pirates history is just a few days away.  SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB [http://stitchfix.com/mlb] and get $20 off your first fix   LinkedIn Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON [http://linkedin.com/lockedon].   Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb [https://www.policygenius.com/lockedonmlb/] to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply. Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE [https://2tdd.adj.st/?adjust_t=1be7vfwo_1bsr2fvc&adjust_campaign=LockedOn&adjust_adgroup=MLBCHANNEL&adjust_deeplink=monopolygo%3A%2F%2FHOME_LOBBY%2F] to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb [https://www.prizepicks.com/podcast?&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=PodcastAds&utm_campaign=100depositmatch&utm_content=LockedOnMLB&utm_term=LOCKEDONMLB?invite_code=LOCKEDONMLB] and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! EBAY MOTORS FROM 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 [https://www.ebay.com/b/Auto-Parts-and-Vehicles/6000/bn_1865334?v=1]. ELIGIBLE ITEMS ONLY. EXCLUSIONS APPLY. EBAY GUARANTEED FIT ONLY AVAILABLE TO US CUSTOMERS. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON [https://www.fanduel.com/lockedon] to get started.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG [http://fanduel.com/RG] (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat [http://ccpg.org/chat] (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com [http://ksgamblinghelp.com/] (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

We are live on today's episode of Locked On Pirates, and host Ethan Smith is answering questions from the live audience while previewing the final game of the series in a rubber match against the LA Angels, but more importantly, Ethan takes a look at what will be the Pirates biggest test of the season so far with 10 consecutive games versus the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers awaiting them beginning on Friday.  SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB [http://stitchfix.com/mlb] and get $20 off your first fix   LinkedIn Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON [http://linkedin.com/lockedon].   Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb [https://www.policygenius.com/lockedonmlb/] to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply. Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE [https://2tdd.adj.st/?adjust_t=1be7vfwo_1bsr2fvc&adjust_campaign=LockedOn&adjust_adgroup=MLBCHANNEL&adjust_deeplink=monopolygo%3A%2F%2FHOME_LOBBY%2F] to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb [https://www.prizepicks.com/podcast?&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=PodcastAds&utm_campaign=100depositmatch&utm_content=LockedOnMLB&utm_term=LOCKEDONMLB?invite_code=LOCKEDONMLB] and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! EBAY MOTORS FROM 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 [https://www.ebay.com/b/Auto-Parts-and-Vehicles/6000/bn_1865334?v=1]. ELIGIBLE ITEMS ONLY. EXCLUSIONS APPLY. EBAY GUARANTEED FIT ONLY AVAILABLE TO US CUSTOMERS. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON [https://www.fanduel.com/lockedon] to get started.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG [http://fanduel.com/RG] (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat [http://ccpg.org/chat] (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com [http://ksgamblinghelp.com/] (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates everyone! On today's show, host Ethan Smith discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates victory over the LA Angels on Monday, headlined by Mitch Keller's complete game. Keller has had his struggles to begin 2024, but will the one-run, complete game showing propel Keller back into ace form? Following that, Ethan discusses Oneil Cruz, who has picked things up as of late, and why he is so important to the Pirates success.  Finally, Ethan delivers some News and Notes at the tail end of the show, including a preview of tonight's action in game two versus the Angels from Anaheim.  SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB [http://stitchfix.com/mlb] and get $20 off your first fix   LinkedIn Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON [http://linkedin.com/lockedon].   Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb [https://www.policygenius.com/lockedonmlb/] to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply. Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE [https://2tdd.adj.st/?adjust_t=1be7vfwo_1bsr2fvc&adjust_campaign=LockedOn&adjust_adgroup=MLBCHANNEL&adjust_deeplink=monopolygo%3A%2F%2FHOME_LOBBY%2F] to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb [https://www.prizepicks.com/podcast?&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=PodcastAds&utm_campaign=100depositmatch&utm_content=LockedOnMLB&utm_term=LOCKEDONMLB?invite_code=LOCKEDONMLB] and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! EBAY MOTORS FROM 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 [https://www.ebay.com/b/Auto-Parts-and-Vehicles/6000/bn_1865334?v=1]. ELIGIBLE ITEMS ONLY. EXCLUSIONS APPLY. EBAY GUARANTEED FIT ONLY AVAILABLE TO US CUSTOMERS. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON [https://www.fanduel.com/lockedon] to get started.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG [http://fanduel.com/RG] (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat [http://ccpg.org/chat] (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com [http://ksgamblinghelp.com/] (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, host Ethan Smith and Gary Morgan are back to kickstart your week of Pirates baseball, discussing the series win over the Colorado Rockies, Paul Skenes start on Sunday versus the Buffalo Bisons as he inches closer to the bigs and a look ahead at what should be an eventful week for the Pittsburgh Pirates, all of today's episode of Locked On Pirates.  SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply. Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE [https://2tdd.adj.st/?adjust_t=1be7vfwo_1bsr2fvc&adjust_campaign=LockedOn&adjust_adgroup=MLBCHANNEL&adjust_deeplink=monopolygo%3A%2F%2FHOME_LOBBY%2F] to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb [https://www.prizepicks.com/podcast?&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=PodcastAds&utm_campaign=100depositmatch&utm_content=LockedOnMLB&utm_term=LOCKEDONMLB?invite_code=LOCKEDONMLB] and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! EBAY MOTORS FROM 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 [https://www.ebay.com/b/Auto-Parts-and-Vehicles/6000/bn_1865334?v=1]. ELIGIBLE ITEMS ONLY. EXCLUSIONS APPLY. EBAY GUARANTEED FIT ONLY AVAILABLE TO US CUSTOMERS. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON [https://www.fanduel.com/lockedon] to get started.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG [http://fanduel.com/RG] (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat [http://ccpg.org/chat] (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com [http://ksgamblinghelp.com/] (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)