Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season? Jeff Carr and the squad break down the latest developments in the American and National League playoff hunts. The hosts debate the difficulty of hitting for the cycle versus a 4-homer game, analyzing Schwarber's recent feat and its historical context. The co...

The San Francisco Giants just swept the Cubs, handing Chicago its first sweep loss of the season, and they did it in exciting fashion: Jung Hoo Lee’s first walk-off, Willy Adames with two homers, and energy all over the diamond. But the question remains: why now, and what does it mean with the Wild Card slipping away? We break down the “reality check” behind this sweep, including whether the press...

The San Francisco Giants finished off the sweep of the Chicago Cubs today in walk-off fashion, taking them down 4-3 at Oracle Park as Jung Hoo Lee swatted a single to score the winning run. Willy Adames was the focal point of the offense today as he launched two home runs and drove in three. Logan Webb battled through seven innings, and again, the bullpen was lights out despite being extremely sho...

Expected. The Giants have finally strung together a dominant win—12–3 over the Cubs—but only now as the Wild Card race tightens. In this episode, we unpack the breakout performances from Rafael Devers, Heliot Ramos, and Matt Chapman. Why does it feel like this woke-up game should’ve come weeks earlier? What shift finally flipped the switch? We dig into Ramos’ rising impact, the possible changes in...

The San Francisco Giants erupted for twelve runs today as they crushed the Chicago Cubs on their way to their second consecutive series win over a playoff team. Rafael Devers launched two home runs and was 4-4 today at the plate while driving in five runs, but he wasn't the only one who contributed today, as six different San Francisco Giants drove in runs today and the team was 4-9 with runners i...

Have the San Francisco Giants finally found their mojo again? After beating the Cubs for their third straight win, the team is showing a fight we haven’t seen since before the All-Star break. They battled back with clutch two-out hits, Justin Verlander earned his first Oracle Park win, and the energy feels different — but is it real or just another short run? Also, Allen reveals what he has been t...

The San Francisco Giants, fresh off a series win over the Milwaukee Brewers, continued to heat up after beating the Chicago Cubs tonight at Oracle Park. Wilmer Flores and Matt Chapman both launched home runs for the San Francisco Giants, while Heliot Ramos and Rafael Devers both had clutch two-out RBIs. Justin Verlander gave up a lot of solid contact tonight but managed to limit damage and pick up...

The Giants have a major decision to make at catcher — is Adley Rutschman the answer? We dive into the trade rumors linking the Giants to the Orioles’ star backstop, what it would take to get him, and how Patrick Bailey factors into the long-term plan. Plus, could JT Realmuto be another option?  Then, we shift to a Cubs series preview. Chicago comes into Oracle playing some of their best baseball,...

The San Francisco Giants just beat the best team in baseball — and they did it after dropping Game 1 in walk-off fashion. Instead of folding, the Giants fought back, played with heart, and won the series. We break down what was different about this weekend’s effort , including the emotional spark from Willy Adames and how the team responded to their losing streak. Then, it’s time for the Weekend W...

The San Francisco Giants somehow found a way to win a series against the best team in baseball after taking the rubber match from the Milwaukee Brewers today, 4-3. Luis Matos mashed throughout this entire series and continued to do so today, coming up with a two-run blast to give the San Francisco Giants an early lead, and delivering a clutch base hit during the rally that put them ahead in the to...

The San Francisco Giants put on a rare offensive display today as they powered their way past the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1. Casey Schmitt drove in four of the San Francisco Giants' runs, with three of them scoring on his 9th home run of the season. Logan Webb was his usual steady self on the mound today, tossing six innings of one-run ball in the win.   Listener Survey We’ve put together a survey to...

The San Francisco Giants had yet another come-from-ahead loss today as they fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4. Wilson Contreras launched a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to spoil Willy Adames's homecoming, during which he smacked two homers of his own. Carson Whisenhunt's numbers weren't great today, but he battled on the mound and showed some grit in his four innings. Nevertheless, the...

This week, our panel of experts from across the Locked On MLB network tackles the big news that Rob Manfred teased, big changes could be coming to baseball. More teams, realignment of the divisions and maybe even more? Is this good or bad news for the future of the game?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to a...

The Giants lose another series Padres — and it’s starting to feel like rock bottom for this team. We break down the series in San Diego, including the continued offensive struggles, bad defense, and lack of energy. Next, we dive into the Buster Posey blame conversation. Is it fair to pin the Giants’ roster construction on Posey, or is that more of a convenient narrative than reality? Finally, we c...

The San Francisco Giants dropped yet another series after losing to the San Diego Padres today, 8-4 at Petco Park. Justin Verlander was hit hard in his 22nd start of the season, as he gave up seven runs in just 4.1 innings pitched. While the San Francisco Giants were able to score a bit more today than they have in recent games, they were gifted a couple of runs by the San Diego Padres early on an...

The Giants are stumbling to the finish line, and the questions now go beyond the box score. We start with the clubhouse dynamic — after Landen Roupp’s freak knee injury, Willy Adames’ words, and viral clips of Bob Melvin, is this team sticking together or just going through the motions? Next, we dig into the lineup problem . Even with recognizable names like Chapman, Lee, and Adames, the mix just...

The Giants lost again — this time 5-1 to the Padres — and their offensive crisis has hit rock bottom. Just 4 hits, 1 run, and strikeouts piling up at historic rates. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the Giants’ broken hitting philosophy , why their approach isn’t working, and whether it’s already too late to make personnel changes with Bob Melvin and Pat Burrell. Then we turn to the pitching...

The San Francisco Giants took an early lead in this game, but ultimately fell to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, with a final score of 5-1. Jung Hoo Lee launched a leadoff home run on the second pitch of the game, but the offense was lifeless after the first inning yet again. Kai-Wei Teng continued to look overmatched today as he gave up three runs (two earned) in just 3.1 innings pitched. Mea...

The Giants got a much-needed win in San Diego, snapping their brutal skid with a power-filled first inning against the Padres. We break down how the offense finally clicked, Robbie Ray’s strong outing, and whether this road trip could spark momentum. Then, it’s Ramos Gate: Heliot Ramos’ comments about fans and Bob Melvin lit up Giants Twitter — was he protecting his manager, or taking an unnecessa...

The San Francisco Giants launched three first-inning home runs to lift them over the San Diego Padres and seal their first win at Petco Park this season. Heliot Ramos, Rafael Devers, and Wilmer Flores all went deep off Nestor Cortes to give Robbie Ray, who was excellent and did not give up an earned run today, a four-run lead before even setting foot on the mound. The win gives the San Francisco G...

The Giants ended their brutal losing streak, but it came in another lost series — this time against the Tampa Bay Rays. In today’s episode, we react to the Rays series, break down how the Giants managed to stop the skid, and look at what’s ahead as they face the Padres. We also discuss whether Willy Adames is primed to step up as the leader of this team moving forward. Plus, are the Giants handlin...

Big market MLB teams are struggling. Are the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers facing a crisis? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the unexpected challenges for baseball's powerhouses. From the New York Mets' shocking collapse to the Los Angeles Dodgers' luxury tax manipulation, the hosts dissect recent performances and financial strategies. The Chicago Cubs' small-market approach comes under...

The San Francisco Giants’ playoff hopes are on life support, but they’re not dead yet. In today’s episode, we break down whether it’s truly over for the Giants, the exact math and schedule outlook they’re facing, and how their playoff competitors stack up. We also dive into the future of manager Bob Melvin: will he finish the season, and could a late hot streak save his job? Finally, we look at th...

The San Francisco Giants were swept at home by the San Diego Padres in one of the most embarrassing series of the season. In today’s episode, we break down what went wrong — from the lack of offense and sloppy defense, to the struggles of big-money players like Matt Chapman and Willy Adames. We ask the big question: Whose fault is this? The players? The manager? The front office? Plus, we look ahe...

The San Francisco Giants laid down and died today as the San Diego Padres swept them at Oracle Park. This loss truly feels like the unofficial end to the San Francisco Giants' season, as this team continues to show absolutely no fight. Several miscues in the second inning allowed the San Diego Padres to score seven runs in the single frame. Bob Melvin's job should be in jeopardy.   Support Us By S...