Host Ethan Smith of Locked On Pirates talks about why the defense from the Pittsburgh Pirates was the biggest bright spot of 2021 and how it can translate to 2022. He also details his most surprising players for the Pirates from the 2021 season and previews the first postseason game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

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