Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

The Giants’ playoff hopes take another hit after another frustrating series loss. We break down whether coaching changes should happen now, why Matt Chapman’s contract could be a looming problem, and how Marco Luciano might be the unlikely answer to San Francisco’s lefty struggles. Tune in for a detailed breakdown on what has gone wrong for the Giants and how they can make it right. Follow & Subsc...

The San Francisco Giants continue to watch their 2025 season circle the drain as they fell again today to the San Diego Padres 5-1 at Oracle Park. With the loss, the San Francisco Giants have now lost 12 of their last 13 games at home. Robbie Ray got the start in this one and labored through six innings of work while giving up four runs. The lone run for the San Francisco Giants came by way of a W...

The Giants drop the opener to the Padres, and Allen Stiles breaks down whether Bob Melvin should’ve sent Logan Webb back out for the 7th, if Rafael Devers belongs in the 2-spot, and how to fix Patrick Bailey’s struggles at the plate. Tune in for a detailed breakdown on what has gone wrong for the Giants and how they can make it right.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lin...

The San Francisco Giants continued their second-half skid today as they fell to the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park. Aside from a Rafael Devers solo home run in the 6th inning, the San Francisco Giants were again lifeless at the plate. Logan Webb was touched up for four runs in his 6.1 innings of work. The San Francisco Giants have lost 11 of their last 12 games at home and are watching their play...

The Giants’ playoff push is in serious trouble. After scoring just 2 runs in their last 18 innings, questions are mounting about Bob Melvin’s leadership, the struggling lineup, and the bottom of the rotation. Allen dives into what’s gone wrong, from Justin Verlander’s rough outings to the constant lack of multiple hot bats, and lays out what the Giants need to do to turn things around before it’s...

The Milwaukee Brewers are on fire, boasting a 41-15 record in their last 60 games. Can they maintain this momentum into October? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the Brewers' success, including unexpected contributions from players like Isaac Collins. The American League playoff picture remains murky, with teams like the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Astros vying for position. Which AL tea...

The San Francisco Giants squeaked out a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates today to give them back-to-back series wins for the first time in nearly a month. Late-game heroics lifted the San Francisco Giants to victory as Dom Smith and Patrick Bailey delivered clutch hits to break the tie in the top of the ninth inning and give the Giants a two-run lead. Robbie Ray was great today as he spun six innin...

After falling in the first four matchups between the two teams, the San Francisco Giants FINALLY beat the Pittsburgh Pirates today, winning 8-1 at PNC Park. Logan Webb dazzled again as he struck out 10 over six innings of work while only surrendering one run. He worked out of several jams, including a bases-loaded situation in the third inning, and the San Francisco Giants' offense rewarded him wi...

The San Francisco Giants lost yet again to the Pittsburgh Pirates despite carrying a lead into the bottom of the ninth inning, final score 5-4. Former San Francisco Giants prospect and anointed Buster Posey replacement Joey Bart delivered the game-tying base hit for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the bottom of the ninth inning before the winning run scored on a ground ball to first base. Justin Verland...

In his final episode as host of Locked On Giants, Ben Kaspick dives into the state of the San Francisco Giants as they just shifted from buyers to sellers at the MLB trade deadline. He breaks down the current core—including Logan Webb, Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and others—and looks ahead to 2025–26 free agent targets like Kyle Tucker and a deep class of starting pitchers. Kaspick...

Several teams stun with a flurry of deadline deals, while others leave fans scratching their heads. Our hosts break down which clubs had a successful deadline, especially the teams that got multiple players without sacrificing top prospects. Plus, roster overhauls, trading away local favorites, spark frustration among some fanbases. Tune in for expert analysis on how these moves reshape the MLB la...

GIANTS SHAKE UP ROSTER: Doval, Yastrzemski Traded as SF Shifts to Seller Mode San Francisco Giants make waves with trades of Camilo Doval and Mike Yastrzemski. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the returns, including promising prospects Jesus Rodriguez and Carlos De La Rosa. The discussion covers Yastrzemski's inspiring journey from minor league grinder to SF Giants regular, and the surprising return o...

GIANTS TRADE TYLER ROGERS. PLAYOFF HOPES VANISHING. San Francisco Giants fall below .500 for the first time all year after losing 12 of 14 games. Host Ben Kaspick analyzes the SF Giants' trade of reliever Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets, breaking down the return package of Blade Tidwell, Drew Gilbert, and José Buttó. The discussion covers the Giants' fading playoff chances, potential future trad...

The San Francisco Giants were swept for the third time in four series since the All-Star break, falling today to the Pittsburgh Pirates in extra innings. Another bonehead play in the field resulted in the go-ahead run scoring for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as Ryan Walker seemed to forget he had a runner at third base and threw to second on a comebacker, allowing the runner to score. Meanwhile, Tyler...

The San Francisco Giants continued their epic slide as they dropped another series after falling today to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Justin Verlander was pretty good today as he gave the San Francisco Giants five innings of one-run ball, but multiple boneheaded blunders in the field and on the basepaths ensured yet another loss. Willy Adames, one of the few bright spots for the team right now, hit hi...

GIANTS' PLAYOFF HOPES HANG BY A THREAD: CAN TRADE DEADLINE MOVES SAVE THE SEASON? San Francisco Giants face a critical juncture after losing 10 of their last 12 games. Host Ben Kaspick analyzes the team's performance, potential trade candidates, and strategies for the upcoming deadline. The discussion covers reliever Camilo Doval's trade value, Casey Schmitt's potential appeal to other teams, and...

The San Francisco Giants lost again today, this time to the Pittsburgh Pirates, by a final score of 6-5. Carson Whisenhunt made his debut, and it was a mixed bag of results. He tossed five innings and gave up four runs on five hits while striking out three and walking two. He gave up all four runs in the first two innings before settling down in the final three that he pitched. The San Francisco G...

GIANTS' PLAYOFF HOPES HANG BY A THREAD San Francisco Giants face crucial decisions as trade deadline looms. Ben Kaspick breaks down the team's recent struggles, analyzing their wild card chances and potential as sellers. Can the SF Giants overcome their offensive woes at Oracle Park? Spotlight on Robbie Ray's trade value and Carson Whisenhunt's highly-anticipated MLB debut against the Pittsburgh P...

The San Francisco Giants lost again today as the New York Mets finished off the sweep at Oracle Park. Matt Gage got the start for the San Francisco Giants in a bullpen game that featured seven different pitchers. The usually steady Randy Rodriguez gave up two home runs in the seventh inning to give the New York Mets a lead they never relinquished. With the loss, the San Francisco Giants sit at 2-7...

The San Francisco Giants continue to struggle in the second half of the MLB season as they fell again today to the New York Mets. Robbie Ray pitched pretty well tonight, only giving up two runs in 5.1 innings pitched, but the offense could not deliver a single hit with runners in scoring position. Jung Hoo Lee missed a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth by just a couple of inches, and...

The San Francisco Giants continued to show cause for concern in their starting pitching staff today after another subpar starting effort led to yet another loss, this time to the New York Mets. Logan Webb struggled through just four innings of work while giving up six runs, marking his third consecutive start giving up four or more runs. With the trade deadline quickly approaching, what should the...

GIANTS PITCHING WOES DEEPEN: ROUPP TO IL, TRADE DEADLINE LOOMS San Francisco Giants face a pitching crisis as Landen Roupp hits the injured list. Host Ben Kaspick analyzes the team's urgent need for starting arms before the MLB trade deadline. From Sandy Alcantara to Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, Kaspick explores potential trade targets that could bolster the SF Giants' rotation. The discussion sh...

GIANTS TRADE DEADLINE MOVES: Posey's Vision, Kwan's Potential, and IKF Rumors San Francisco Giants President Buster Posey outlines team needs as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Host Ben Kaspick analyzes potential SF Giants targets, focusing on pitching depth and offensive improvement. The discussion highlights Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan as an ideal fit, praising his elite contact skills a...

GIANTS SURGE: Verlander's Breakthrough and Playoff Push San Francisco Giants pummel Atlanta Braves again, clinching crucial series win. Justin Verlander finally notches his first victory of the season, potentially igniting a late-season resurgence. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the SF Giants' improved offensive output, averaging over 7 runs in their last four games. Rafael Devers' hot streak, inclu...

The San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves today, 9-3, thanks in large part to Rafael Devers and his monster day at the dish. This was easily the best Rafael Devers has looked in a San Francisco Giants uniform, and the offense as a whole looks to be turning a corner. The solid offensive effort also helped Justin Verlander finally capture his first win in a San Francisco Giants' uniform.   Su...