Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

Robbie Ray Shines, Giants Reveal Draft Secrets, and Sacramento Showdown Looms Robbie Ray silences the D-backs with a complete-game gem, giving the SF Giants’ rotation a major boost. Buster Posey and Michael Holmes open up about the team’s MLB Draft philosophy—highlighting a “best player available” approach. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander’s baffling winless streak continues as the Giants head to Sacra...

The San Francisco Giants were propelled to victory today by Robbie Ray, who utterly dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 7-2 win. With the bullpen limping along lately, Robbie Ray gave everybody a day off as he tossed a complete game with seven strikeouts and was in total control all night long. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants' offense was 4-7 with runners in scoring position.   Support U...

GIANTS PUNCH BACK VS. DIAMONDBACKS: Offensive Outburst Real or a Fluke? The San Francisco Giants came into last night's game averaging under 3.33 runs per game over their last 41—but they were somehow also 1-4 in their last five games when scoring five or more. Last night, they bucked that trend with a gritty 6-5 win over the D-backs, surviving a ninth-inning scare. They’ll look to split the serie...

The San Francisco Giants finally got a much-needed win after taking down the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight in extra innings. After carrying a two-run lead into the bottom of the ninth inning, Camilo Doval gave up a two-run blast to tie the game. But in extra innings, Patrick Bailey delivered the key sacrifice fly to score the go-ahead run. Jung Hoo Lee nearly hit for the cycle in tonight's win.   S...

The SF Giants’ bats have gone silent, and their playoff hopes are fading fast. Can they end a quarter-season slump before it’s too late? Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the San Francisco Giants' alarming offensive collapse since May 17, analyzing key statistics and individual player performances. From Matt Chapman's strong showing before his hand injury to Rafael Devers' concerning strikeout rate, Ka...

The San Francisco Giants continue to play absolutely awful baseball as they were crushed tonight, 8-2, by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hayden Birdsong surrendered four runs (three earned) before exiting after just four innings of work. Carson Seymour didn't fare any better, as he gave up three home runs in three innings of work. This game was littered with mental mistakes by the San Francisco Giants,...

The SF Giants picked up Bob Melvin's 2026 option amid severe offensive struggles. Is this a bold move or misguided faith? San Francisco finds itself in a precarious position, eight games out of first place but clinging to wild card hopes. Host Ben Kaspick analyzes the surprising exercising of the 2026 option for manager Bob Melvin, dissecting its timing and implications for the team's future. He e...

MLB All-Star Game voting ignites fierce debate. Is fan selection flawed?   Our hosts analyze issues with the current voting system, suggesting radical changes to All-Star format. Ideas range from requiring starters to play full nine innings to implementing a "golden batter" rule. American and National League roster selections take center stage, with passionate arguments for overlooked stars. Could...

The San Francisco Giants continued to play uninspiring baseball today with another loss, this time to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Christian Koss appeared to have a solo home run to tie the game in the 8th inning, but fan interference turned the would-be home run into a ground-rule double, and the San Francisco Giants were unable to score in the inning. Logan Webb was excellent today,...

SF Giants' offense hits rock bottom. Can they bounce back against the struggling Diamondbacks? Ben Kaspick breaks down San Francisco's offensive woes, highlighting recent failures with runners in scoring position. The host analyzes the upcoming four-game series at Chase Field, a more hitter-friendly environment than Rate Field. Kaspick explores how Sacramento's park factors could boost the SF Gian...

The San Francisco Giants are free-falling right now after yet another loss to the Chicago White Sox today, falling 5-2 at Rate Field. Justin Verlander was excellent today and was in line for the win when he turned the game over to the bullpen, but Bob Melvin decided to go with Ryan Walker with multiple runners on base in the 7th inning instead of Randy Rodriguez, who has been the go-to option in t...

Despite a run of recent poor play, the San Francisco Giants sit seven games over .500 at the season's halfway mark, defying expectations. Logan Webb cemented himself as the SF Giants' most valuable player with 3.4 fWAR, while the bullpen boasts MLB's best ERA. Ben Kaspick dissects the Giants' very uneven offensive performance, highlighting their terrific production in high-leverage situations but...

GIANTS SWEPT BY MARLINS: IS IT TIME TO PANIC? The San Francisco Giants' recent struggles have fans on edge. A disappointing homestand, capped by a series sweep by the Miami Marlins, are raising questions about the team's playoff aspirations. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the SF Giants' offensive woes since mid-May, analyzing their 20-23 record and ranking 24th in weighted runs created plus. Despite...

The San Francisco Giants lost to the putrid Miami Marlins today at Oracle Park, capping off a series sweep for the visiting team. The 12 runs the Miami Marlins scored today are a season high for the ballclub, as they went 7-12 with runners in scoring position. Hayden Birdsong gave up seven runs today, a new season-high after he recorded his previous season high in his last outing. The bullpen, whi...

The San Francisco Giants lost their second consecutive game to the Miami Marlins tonight at Oracle Park, falling 8-5 in extra innings. With only one out and two runners in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth inning, Patrick Bailey delivered a clutch base hit to score the runner from third, but Matt Williams decided to send Jung Hoo Lee home from second base. This decision proved costly, as...

GIANTS' OFFENSE STRUGGLES AT ORACLE PARK: CAN DEVERS TURN IT AROUND? San Francisco Giants fans are left scratching their heads as the team's bats remain silent at Oracle Park. Ben Kaspick breaks down the SF Giants' offensive woes, analyzing park factors and comparing their performance to opponents. He explores how Rafael Devers' addition hasn't yet sparked the expected turnaround and examines Orac...

GIANTS LAND DEVERS: A $313.5M STEAL? The San Francisco Giants shocked MLB with their trade for Rafael Devers. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the massive 10-year, $313.5 million contract, arguing it's a bargain for the SF Giants. Kaspick analyzes Devers' projected value, compares the deal to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension, and criticizes anonymous executives claiming Boston won the trade. He highl...

Fueled by Rafael Devers’ first San Francisco Giants homer—poetically against his old team—the SF Giants stormed back to take an emotional series win over Boston. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the Giants' impressive series victory, highlighting Casey Schmitt's offensive explosion and the team's continued ability to come back in games. Key topics include Schmitt's breakout, Tyler Fitzgerald's surpris...

The San Francisco Giants hammered three home runs in their 9-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox, solidifying another series win at Oracle Park. Willy Adames, Casey Schmitt, and Mike Yastrzemski all went deep in today's rubber-match win, and Heliot Ramos pitched in four RBI to the offensive eruption. Casey Schmitt continues to solidify his bid to stay in the starting lineup when Matt Chapman comes b...

The San Francisco Giants got back in the win column today with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, thanks in part to Rafael Devers' first home run at Oracle Park. Landen Roupp rolled through six innings of shutout baseball today, and the San Francisco Giants needed it big time with only three fresh bullpen arms. Camilo Doval had a sketchy ninth inning, but pulled it together to secure the save...

The San Francisco Giants again failed to come up with hits when it mattered most, falling to the Boston Red Sox 7-5 tonight at Oracle Park. Hitting with runners in scoring position has been a significant struggle for the San Francisco Giants recently, and tonight was no different, as they went just 2-10 in such situations. Meanwhile, Hayden Birdsong had one of his worst outings of the season, forc...

GIANTS LAND DEVERS: WHAT WERE RED SOX THINKING? San Francisco Giants stun MLB with Rafael Devers trade, reshaping NL West landscape. Host Ben Kaspick and Locked On Red Sox's Gabby break down the blockbuster deal's impact on both teams' playoff aspirations. Key topics include Devers' instant impact in San Francisco, tensions with Boston's front office, and how this move alters the SF Giants' playof...

The San Francisco Giants entered today having lost four consecutive games, but Logan Webb put a stop to that as he dominated the Cleveland Guardians on the way to a 2-1 win at Oracle Park. Logan Webb spun seven innings of one-run ball and got just enough offense to escape with a win. Wilmer Flores delivered the lone hit with runners in scoring position in the 7th inning as he roped a double down t...

GIANTS ACE WEBB DOMINATES, FLORES DELIVERS CLUTCH HIT Logan Webb's masterful performance propels the San Francisco Giants to a crucial victory. Host Ben Kaspick analyzes Webb's evolving pitching arsenal and discusses his potential for a Cy Young Award. Wilmer Flores' game-changing pinch-hit double takes center stage, sparking a debate on his changing role within the SF Giants' lineup following the...

The San Francisco Giants entered today looking to help Justin Verlander pick up his first win of the season, but came up short as they fell 4-2 to the Cleveland Guardians. Justin Verlander was somewhat lackluster in his return from the IL, giving up three runs in 4.2 innings tonight at Oracle Park. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants' offense continues to disappoint as they were hitless with runne...