Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

GIANTS PUMMEL BRAVES 9-0: Playoff Hopes Reignited? Ben Kaspick breaks down the San Francisco Giants' crucial victory over the Atlanta Braves, highlighting Landon Roupp's impressive five shutout innings. The discussion covers Rafael Devers' debut at first base, Willy Adames' offensive surge, and the team's evolving strategy. Key topics include the SF Giants' pitching rotation shake-up with Hayden B...

The San Francisco Giants snapped their season-high six-game losing skid today as they crushed the Atlanta Braves 9-0 at Truist Park. Landen Roupp was excellent as he tossed five shutout innings while striking out six. The San Francisco Giants offense scored four runs in two different innings, and every single batter reached base safely at least once. Has the concern for the San Francisco Giants of...

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The San Francisco Giants are still winless in the unofficial second-half of the MLB season, falling again today 9-5 to the Atlanta Braves. Hayden Birdsong only lasted six batters in this game and could not throw strikes to save his life. He walked four of the six he faced and hit another. With the starting pitching sputtering out of the break, the San Francisco Giants are slowly watching their pla...

GIANTS' PLAYOFF HOPES DWINDLE AFTER BLUE JAYS SWEEP San Francisco Giants face an uphill battle after a devastating sweep by the Toronto Blue Jays. Can they turn their season around before it's too late? Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the SF Giants' plummeting playoff odds, now hovering around 30%. He analyzes Rafael Devers' and Willy Adames' recent improvements at the plate, while expressing concern...

The San Francisco Giants had just about the worst start to the second half possible, as they were swept in their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays after falling today 8-6 at Rogers Centre. Robbie Ray had his worst start of the entire season and surrendered five runs over 4.1 innings of work. The San Francisco Giants offense was, for the most part, pretty good today. But the lack of q...

The San Francisco Giants had several days to rest and reset over the All-Star break, but you'd never know it from their terrible performance in their loss to the Toronto Blue Jays today. Justin Verlander was AWFUL yet again, as he only lasted 2.2 innings and gave up four runs on nine hits. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants' offense generated 11 hits, yet failed to score even a single run.   Supp...

Giants' Second-Half Surge? Key Players, Trade Deadline Moves, and Prospect Rankings San Francisco Giants fans, buckle up for a data-driven analysis of the team's second-half outlook. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down crucial factors for success, including Rafael Devers' potential resurgence and the health of Logan Webb and Robbie Ray. Dive into bold trade deadline predictions, featuring possible moves...

The San Francisco Giants sit half a game out of a playoff spot at 52-45 at the All-Star break. Ben Kaspick and Millard Thomas from Locked On Diamondbacks dissect the SF Giants' first-half performance, highlighting the stellar pitching staff led by All-Stars Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and Randy Rodríguez. The hosts analyze the impact of the Rafael Devers trade, bullpen strength, and potential deadline...

Kyle Schwarber's clutch performance in the first-ever All-Star Game swing-off stuns fans. The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down this historic moment, analyzing player selections and debating potential improvements. From Cal Raleigh's impressive Home Run Derby showing to nostalgic discussions about past events, the hosts dive deep into the evolution of All-Star festivities. Support Us By Supporting O...

The San Francisco Giants' first draft under Buster Posey's influence raises eyebrows. Are "safe" top picks the right move for the team's future? Ben Kaspick analyzes the SF Giants' first two 2025 MLB draft selections, first-round pick Gavin Kilen and third-rounder Trevor Cohen. The discussion covers their contact-oriented profiles, potential for power development, and how they fit into the organiz...

GIANTS AT THE BREAK: Playoff Push or Familiar Fade? The San Francisco Giants sit half a game out of a wild card spot at 52-45. Can they avoid another late-season collapse? Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the SF Giants' first-half performance, highlighting their stellar pitching (3.52 ERA, 3rd in MLB) and surprising clutch hitting (130 wRC+ in high-leverage situations, 2nd in MLB). He examines the ove...

The San Francisco Giants nearly stole this game from the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings, but couldn't do the little things well enough to seal the win as they fell 5-2 at Oracle Park. Luis Matos crushed a two-run home run to left-center field in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie this game, and a shutdown 10th inning put the San Francisco Giants in the perfect position to win this one. Bu...

The San Francisco Giants fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers today, 2-1, at Oracle Park despite a stellar start by Landen Roupp, who only gave up two runs in his six innings of work. The San Francisco Giants' offense only mustered three hits today, and only one before the eighth inning. The loss today sets up a big matchup in tomorrow's rubber match.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Supply Hou...

The San Francisco Giants took down the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 in the first game between the two rivals at Oracle Park this season. A five-run fifth inning was the turning point for the San Francisco Giants tonight, and Willy Adames was again a huge part of the offense, finishing with a home run and a triple. Camilo Doval again made the ninth inning interesting, but got a game-ending double play t...

Will the San Francisco Giants make another splash at the MLB trade deadline? Potential targets like Ozzie Albies and Sean Murphy from the Atlanta Braves are analyzed, along with the intriguing possibility of acquiring Matt Olson. The episode explores Jung Hoo Lee's recent struggles and compares his adjustment to Ha-seong Kim's experience. Marco Luciano's trade value and future with the SF Giants a...

SF Giants fans, brace for impact as Rafael Devers faces unexpected hurdles in the Bay Area. Host Ben Kaspick dissects Devers' struggles at the plate and visible dugout frustration, offering a nuanced take on the star's adjustment period. Justin Verlander's recent outing sparks hope, with Bryce Harper praising his "nasty" curveball and 97 mph heater. As the San Francisco Giants gear up for a crucia...

The San Francisco Giants couldn't pull off the sweep today against the Philadelphia Phillies as they lost by double-digits at Oracle Park. Justin Verlander picks up the loss as he is still searching for his first win in a San Francisco Giants uniform; however, today's failure can't be solely pinned on the aging veteran, as he only surrendered two earned runs, didn't walk anyone, and struck out sev...

Giants stun Phillies with Bailey's walk-off, three-run, inside-the-park homer. Is a deep playoff run on the horizon for San Francisco? Ben Kaspick breaks down the San Francisco Giants' dramatic victory, highlighting Patrick Bailey's historic game-ending play and its impact on the team's season. The discussion covers the SF Giants' improved playoff odds, jumping from 33% to 55% in just a week. Key...

The San Francisco Giants pulled off a thrilling win against the Philadelphia Phillies as Patrick Bailey, of all people, swatted a walk-off inside-the-park home run off the bricks in right field. The ball careened off the wall and rolled all the way into left-center field. Robbie Ray was great tonight, as he only gave up one run over 5.2 innings pitched. With the win tonight, the San Francisco Gian...

San Francisco Giants seize sole possession of the third wild card spot. Ben Kaspick breaks down their recent victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, highlighting Landon Roupp's stellar start and the team's run manufacturing prowess. The discussion covers improved playoff odds, the impact of Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt's return, and potential trade deadline moves. Key topics include first base a...

The San Francisco Giants took down the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 tonight at Oracle Park. Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt, two guys who just returned from IL stints, played a major role in tonight's win as they combined for half of the San Francisco Giants' hits tonight. Landen Roupp only gave up one run, and the bullpen was lights out for four innings. Camilo Doval settled in nicely in the ninth an...

GIANTS SURGE: All-Star Trio and Adames' Hot Streak Ignite Playoff Push San Francisco Giants fans, rejoice! Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and Randy Rodriguez earn All-Star nods as the team's pitching dominates. Willy Adames catches fire, batting .318/.400/.557 with 1.4 fWAR since June 10th and propelling the SF Giants back into wild card position. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the impact of Matt Chapman's...

The San Francisco Giants took down the Athletics tonight, 6-2, to win the three-game series in Sacramento. Willy Adames delivered again at the dish with a home run and three more RBI tonight, and Luis Matos swatted a key double to crack open a big inning for the San Francisco Giants. Tyler Fitzgerald also joined in on the home run party in hilarious fashion, and Hayden Birdsong picked up the win d...

The San Francisco Giants avenged their 4th of July loss with a dominant 7-2 win over the Athletics tonight in West Sacramento. Willy Adames, who has quietly been turning his season around, was the best offensive player tonight as he generated four RBI and three hits, driving in more than half of the San Francisco Giants' runs. Logan Webb was his usual self tonight, as he gave up just two runs in 6...