On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith highlights the upcoming three-game series against a reeling New York Mets team, a welcome matchup after a series loss for the Pirates. Ethan highlights the pitching matchups, keys for both sides and more. Also, after Wednesday, there seems to be some worries about the Pirates starting pitching for the first time season with Roansy Contreras struggling and Luis Ortiz still getting adjusted to MLB. How do the Pirates move forward with the rotation? Finally, Ethan answers your questions on Mailbag Friday! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices