Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants’ managerial search is heating up, and Buster Posey’s vision for the franchise is starting to take shape. On today’s episode, Allen Stiles breaks down reports that the Giants interviewed Kurt Suzuki, with connections through the Minasian front-office tree, and that former Giants catcher Nick Hundley is “strongly in the mix,” according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Both names f...

Report is that manager interviews have started and it is rumored they've already met with Kurt Suzuki. We dive into the Giants’ search for a new manager, the rise of the “Vogt Effect,” and why so many former catchers are in the mix. Plus, with Buster Posey now one year into his front-office tenure, fans are asking: how much blame falls on him? We break down Posey’s roster decisions, payroll strate...

The Locked on MLB Squad dissects the thrilling Wild Card round, spotlighting Cam Schlittler's dominant performance and the New York Yankees' unexpected success. They analyze crucial pitching decisions, debating the merits of modern bullpen management versus traditional strategies. They offer predictions for the Divisional Series, focusing on the Philadelphia Phillies-Los Angeles Dodgers and Yankee...

Buster Posey laid out the Giants’ blueprint heading into 2026: pitching and defense. But before they build that identity, San Francisco has tough roster decisions. Will Justin Verlander return? What about Wilmer Flores or Dominic Smith? And beyond free agents, what are the Giants targeting this offseason — bullpen depth, rotation stability, or outfield reinforcements? Allen Stiles breaks it all do...

Buster Posey made it clear: Bruce Bochy will not be returning as Giants manager. In today’s episode of Locked on Giants, we break down Posey’s comments, what that means for the search, and why internal staff like Mark Hallberg are also out of the running. That leaves a narrowed pool of outside candidates — from Skip Schumaker to Nick Hundley to Craig Albernaz and beyond. We’ll also dive into the b...

The San Francisco Giants are moving on from Bob Melvin and the focus now shifts to what’s next. Could Bruce Bochy really come back for one more run? Bochy himself says he’s “open to a conversation” with Buster Posey, and that has the fanbase buzzing. We break down the pros and cons of a Bochy reunion, run through the full list of rumored candidates — from safe bets like Skip Schumaker to bold swin...

The San Francisco Giants have officially fired Bob Melvin after just two seasons, a shocking move considering the team exercised his 2026 option just three months ago. Despite public support from the front office, an 81–81 season with no playoff berth proved too much to overcome. Players praised Melvin’s leadership and honesty, but Buster Posey made it clear the organization needs a “different voi...

The San Francisco Giants rattled off four consecutive wins to finish the 2025 MLB season, sweeping the Colorado Rockies with the win today at Oracle Park. Willy Adames swatted his 30th home run of the season on the first pitch of the game, becoming the first San Francisco Giant to reach the milestone since Barry Bonds in 2004. Logan Webb was brilliant on the bump, finishing the season leading the...

On today’s Locked On Giants, we dive into where the San Francisco Giants stand heading into their final series with the Rockies and what GM Zack Minasian had to say about the team’s direction. We break down Casey Schmitt’s case to be the starting second baseman in 2026 — does his glove make him too valuable to leave out of the lineup, or is his bat still too streaky to count on? Plus, the Giants l...

GUARDIANS SURGE, TIGERS COLLAPSE: MLB PLAYOFF RACE HEATS UP Cleveland Guardians stun Detroit Tigers with late-season comeback. Can they clinch a playoff spot in the final weekend? Jeff Carr and Justin Lada break down the Guardians' impressive turnaround, highlighting key players and strategic moves. The discussion covers the Tigers' epic collapse, vulnerable teams heading into October, and the Los...

The Giants showed fight in a gritty win over the Cardinals, but now comes the real test: a crucial series against the struggling Rockies. Dropping this series would be inexcusable — and it could force Buster Posey and the front office to seriously reconsider Bob Melvin’s future despite picking up his 2026 option earlier this year. In this episode of Locked On Giants, I break down why this Rockies...

The San Francisco Giants’ playoff hopes are officially dead — and the way it happened couldn’t have been more brutal. Up 8–3 in St. Louis, they looked ready to extend the fight, but the bullpen imploded and the Cardinals stormed back for a 9–8 win that eliminated San Francisco from postseason contention. We’ll break down the game, what it says about this team’s season-long flaws, and hear from Bob...

The San Francisco Giants led by five runs entering the seventh inning tonight, but the embattled bunch found another way to give away a sure win, falling 9-8 to the St Louis Cardinals. The bullpen surrendered six runs in just three innings of work, using four relievers to get through the three innings. The eight runs the San Francisco Giants offense produced were nice, but ultimately not enough. L...

The Giants’ season has officially unraveled. After a promising 14–4 stretch earlier in the year, they’ve fallen apart in the second half, leaving fans wondering what’s next. In this episode, Allen Stiles breaks down why the hot streak doesn’t matter anymore, the uncomfortable truth about Jung Hoo Lee’s defense in center field and why Drew Gilbert might be the key trade chip if the Giants want to f...

The San Francisco Giants continue to fall apart down the stretch, falling again today to the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 at Oracle Park. Justin Verlander had his worst start in a month as he got tagged for six runs (four earned) and nine hits in his 4.1 innings pitched. And again, despite a hot start from the San Francisco Giants' offense, they could not generate any real threat in the later innings o...

The San Francisco Giants finally avoided a sweep against the Dodgers, but the weekend series showed why they’ve struggled all year against the NL West elite. Robbie Ray was tagged by back-to-back homers Friday, the bullpen gave up a big lead Saturday despite Bryce Eldridge’s first career hit, and the offense couldn’t cash in key chances until Sunday’s rally. The bright spot? Rookie Trevor McDonald...

The San Francisco Giants salvaged a win today over the Los Angeles Dodgers to avoid the sweep at Chavez Ravine. Patrick Bailey delivered a clutch RBI ground-rule double to score the tying run and set up the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to secure the victory. With the win, the San Francisco Giants avoid setting a new record for the fewest number of wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a single...

The San Francisco Giants have continuously struggled against the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, and fell again today, 7-5, for their ninth loss to the hated rival this season. After a big four-run first inning, the San Francisco Giants' offense went dormant for the large part of the remaining eight innings while the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to score runs consistently. With the loss, the San...

The San Francisco Giants fell again to the Los Angeles Dodgers today at Chavez Ravine as Robbie Ray was shelled for five runs in his second consecutive start. Back-to-back blasts from Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts in the fifth inning gave the Los Angeles Dodgers all the firepower they needed to beat the San Francisco Giants as offensive struggles continue to plague the orange and black. With the...

The San Francisco Giants’ playoff hopes are all but cooked after another crushing loss to the Dodgers. But the bigger question is—do the Giants have a clutch problem that’s haunted them since 2016? From missed opportunities to bullpen meltdowns, we dive into why the Giants keep falling short in big moments. Plus, a player profile on Gavin Kilen, one of the most intriguing infield prospects in the...

MLB Playoff Race Heats Up: Who's In, Who's Out? The National League wild card battle intensifies as teams scramble for postseason spots. Are the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers locks? The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down the Chicago Cubs' chances and the New York Mets' surprising struggles. In the American League, the Cleveland Guardians surge with a 17-5 run. Can they overtake the vu...

The San Francisco Giants dropped yet another game to the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, falling 2-1 at Chavez Ravine. Logan Webb did his best to keep the team in the game, but ultimately, the offense was, again, lackluster and failed to provide him with any meaningful run support. Today's loss drops the San Francisco Giants' record against the Los Angeles Dodgers this season to 3-7, and moves the Gi...

Today we ask the big question: Can the Giants pull off the unthinkable? San Francisco finally snapped a four-game skid and avoided a sweep in Arizona with a dramatic extra-inning win. The victory not only saved face but also kept their Wild Card hopes alive—just 2 games back with 10 left to play. We’ll break down how the math looks, why every inning matters from here on out, and what the Giants ne...

The San Francisco Giants salvaged a win in the desert before the conclusion of this series, picking up an extra-innings win over the Arizona Diamondbacks despite only recording one hit through the first 11 innings. Jerar Encarnacion broke the 0-0 tie in the top of the 11th with an RBI single, and Christian Koss delivered a big two-RBI double to really break this one open and put the San Francisco...

That’s all she wrote. For the second time in four games, the Giants jumped out to an early 4–0 lead — only to watch it evaporate before fans could even grab a drink. Tristan Beck got through a clean first inning but gave up three runs in the second, and from there it felt like a script we’ve seen too many times. The game ended on a Casey Schmitt error that led to a Mets walk-off, sealing another g...