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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 30 MIN

Must-See: Pittsburgh Pirates Rotation SETUP—Paul Skenes Leads, Keller, Chandler, Ashcraft CHALLENGE

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Pittsburgh Pirates ignite spring training with a pitching arsenal that promises uncomfortable at-bats for hitters. Paul Skenes headlines the rotation, but with Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler, and Braxton Ashcraft vying for key roles, the battle for rotation spots is fierce. Will reclamation projects like Jose Urquidy or surprise lefty Hunter Barko seize a coveted spot, and can Jared Jones recapture his elite velocity?Gary Morgan assesses bullpen depth, highlighting Dennis Santana’s wicked slider, Gregory Soto’s flexibility, and the impact of new faces on the 40-man roster. The episode spotlights the Pirates’ “weapons”—from Skenes’ mythical “splinker” to Chandler’s devastating changeup and Mattson’s vertical carry. With roster competition at its highest, rumors of another starter loom large. Are the Pirates on the cusp of a pitching revolution, or will patience and strategic moves be the keys to sustained success? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastFanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. 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 (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 (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pittsburgh Pirates ignite spring training with a pitching arsenal that promises uncomfortable at-bats for hitters. Paul Skenes headlines the rotation, but with Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler, and Braxton Ashcraft vying for key roles, the battle for rotation spots is fierce. Will reclamation projects like Jose Urquidy or surprise lefty Hunter Barko seize a coveted spot, and can Jared Jones recapture his elite velocity? Gary Morgan assesses bullpen depth, highlighting Dennis Santana’s wicked slider, Gregory Soto’s flexibility, and the impact of new faces on the 40-man roster. The episode spotlights the Pirates’ “weapons”—from Skenes’ mythical “splinker” to Chandler’s devastating changeup and Mattson’s vertical carry. With roster competition at its highest, rumors of another starter loom large. Are the Pirates on the cusp of a pitching revolution, or will patience and strategic moves be the keys to sustained success?

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