Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

Pitchers and catchers report this week, and the Giants are officially turning the page from offseason questions to on-field answers. On today’s episode of Locked On Giants, we react to the start of camp, break down the newly announced coaching staff, and zoom out to identify the biggest concern heading into the 2026 season for the San Francisco Giants. We also take a hard look at the pitching pict...

With the free-agent pitching market drying up, could the Giants pivot to the trade market — and aim big? On today’s episode of Locked On Giants, we break down why San Francisco could shift its focus to a potential trade for Sandy Alcantara, what that would cost, and whether it aligns with the Giants’ current timeline. We also run through the 19 non-roster invitees heading to Spring Training, what...

Framber Valdez is off the board — and the Giants are left staring at another major offseason inflection point. On today’s episode of Locked On Giants, we react to Valdez landing in Detroit, what that says about the pitching market, and whether San Francisco is truly finished making moves. Are the Giants done, or is something still coming? We also dive into Keith Law’s latest thoughts on the Giants...

Larry Baer weighs in on the Dodgers — and it opens the door to a much bigger conversation about where the Giants stand right now. We break down Baer’s comments, the widening gap in philosophy between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and whether the Giants are truly equipped to keep pace. Plus, Keith Law raises serious questions about Bryce Eldridge’s development path — should the Giants slow things...

The Giants came up short — again. San Francisco misses out on Brendan Donovan as the Mariners land him for a package that raises real questions about why the Giants couldn’t get a deal done. We break down what Seattle gave up, why the price tag feels manageable, and what this says about the Giants’ approach to the trade market right now. Plus, it’s official: Jung Hoo Lee is moving to right field,...

The Giants made their move — and it wasn’t the one they kept hinting at. San Francisco signs Luis Arraez to a one-year, $12 million deal, adding one of baseball’s best pure contact hitters to the lineup. We break down what Arraez brings, how he fits into the projected lineup, and why this signing feels at odds with the organization’s repeated emphasis on defense and pitching. Using reporting from...

The Giants might not be done yet. Mark Feinsand lists San Francisco as one of the eight teams that could still have a major move up their sleeve — and the timing is getting interesting. We break down what that actually means, where the Giants are still active behind the scenes, and why trade talks for players like CJ Abrams and Brendan Donovan reveal how aggressive (or selective) this front office...

The Giants didn’t just kick the tires — they went aggressive. New reporting reveals San Francisco pushed hard for Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, but Washington’s asking price was steep: five prospects, including top shortstop Josuar Gonzalez. We break down why the Giants ultimately walked away, what this tells us about how the front office values its farm system, and whether holding firm was the r...

The Giants make another offseason move, signing Harrison Bader — but what does it actually tell us about their plan? We break down the Bader signing, how it fits with San Francisco’s emphasis on defense and versatility, and whether this move signals the next step or simply rounds out the roster. Plus, a look back at the Giants’ offseason decisions so far under Tony Vitello and the front office, in...

With the offseason clock ticking, Grant Brisbee ranks the best remaining free-agent fits for the Giants — and it raises real questions about how much flexibility San Francisco still has to improve this roster. We break down Brisbee’s list, where the Giants can realistically upgrade, and how the market is shifting as big names come off the board. Plus, a full winter roundup including Max Scherzer’s...

Bryce Eldridge finally addressed the trade rumors — and his message to Giants fans was loud and clear. Speaking at Fan Fest, the Giants’ top power prospect said he wants to be in San Francisco for the long haul, pushing back on speculation that his name could be moved as the offseason drags on. We break down Eldridge’s candid comments, his wrist surgery recovery, and why what he played through las...

The Giants may finally be circling something real. Jon Heyman reports San Francisco is among the teams checking in on Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, a controllable frontline starter with a manageable salary that fits just about everyone — including the Giants. We break down what Peralta would actually cost, why Milwaukee might move him, and whether this signals a shift from patience to action. Plus,...

The offseason just tilted — hard. Kyle Tucker lands with the Dodgers on a staggering four-year, $240 million deal that resets the market, while Bo Bichette heads to the Mets on a short-term, opt-out-heavy contract and Ranger Suárez cashes in with the Red Sox. We break down the structure of Tucker’s record-setting deal, why the Dodgers keep winning at the margins, and what Bichette’s Mets fit tells...

Happy Luis Hernández Day to all who celebrate. The Giants officially sign 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernández for $5 million, and early evaluations suggest this is far more than a long-term lottery ticket. Multiple scouts believe Hernández is advanced enough to jump straight to Class A, with rare maturity, polish, and tool development for his age — making him one of the most MLB-ready...

The Giants are officially in the mix — and this time, it’s not vague interest. According to Jeff Passan, San Francisco is aggressively pursuing a second baseman and is actively engaged in trade talks with the Cubs for Nico Hoerner and the Cardinals for Brendan Donovan. We break down what each player would bring, why the Giants are prioritizing this move now, and how an infield featuring Matt Chapm...

The Giants’ outfield situation just got more complicated — and possibly more intentional. After DFA’ing Justin Dean to make room for Tyler Mahle and losing Joey Wiemer on waivers to Washington, the immediate reaction is fair: has the outfield defense actually improved at all? We break down the glass-half-empty view versus the glass-half-full theory — and why it’s hard to believe the Giants would m...

The Giants are suddenly being linked to some of the biggest remaining names on the market — but what does it actually mean? According to John Heyman and Mark Feinsand, San Francisco has been connected to breakout starter Edward Cabrera and star outfielder Kyle Tucker, even as the overall free-agent market continues to stall. We break down why this offseason has been quieter than expected, how infl...

GM Zack Minasian addressed the Giants’ offseason direction, offering clarity — and raising new questions — about where this roster is headed. Tyler Mahle also spoke, saying he feels the best physically he has since 2021, while Minasian made it clear the Giants are “very comfortable” with their five-man rotation heading into spring, even as Tatsuya Imai signs for less than expected elsewhere. We br...

The Giants appear to have rounded out their 2026 rotation, coming to terms with right-hander Tyler Mahle on a one-year deal as they continue to prioritize short-term pitching flexibility. Mahle joins Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, Landen Roupp, and Adrian Houser, signaling a clear strategy shift away from long-term starter commitments — and likely closing the door on a splashier move like Tatsuya Imai, w...

Which Giants star is least likely to actually finish their contract in San Francisco? In today’s episode of Locked On Giants, we dive into the uncomfortable long-term realities surrounding the team’s biggest deals, breaking down Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, and Rafael Devers through age, salary structure, and real roster flexibility. We look past no-trade clauses to ask a more honest question: when...

When will the Giants finally make their move? In today’s episode of Locked On Giants, we dig into why the market has gone quiet across MLB and whether the Giants’ patience could actually be working in their favor. We break down when real movement could begin, the Giants’ latest minor-league addition with Nick Margevicius, and what the silence might be telling us about the pitching and trade market...

What’s the uncomfortable truth about Logan Webb — and are the Giants heading toward a decision fans don’t want to hear? In today’s episode, we dive into Logan Webb’s contract timeline, his looming free agency after the 2028 season, and why the Giants’ long-standing reluctance to pay aging starting pitchers could put them on a collision course with their ace. We break down a thought-provoking argum...

Is the market finally proving the Giants right? In today’s episode, we dive into growing doubts around Tatsuya Imai’s price tag, why the Yankees appear to be out, and whether a short-term “prove it” deal—similar to Munetaka Murakami—could now be the reality. We also break down a group of underrated free agents flying under the radar, including Michael Kopech, Zach Eflin, and José Urquidy, and what...

We break down why the MLB market is clearly cooler than projections, highlighted by Munetaka Murakami settling for a short-term deal after being forecast for a massive payday. We connect that to the Giants’ patient approach, recent roster moves like DFA’ing Wade Meckler and Joey Wiemer, and growing trade buzz across the league. With Bo Bichette increasingly linked to San Francisco, teams making ag...

What if the Giants’ offseason silence isn’t confusion — but calculation? In today’s episode, we dig into the idea that San Francisco may have read the market better than anyone else. With elite names like Framber Valdez, Ranger Suárez, Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Bo Bichette still unsigned, the free-agent market hasn’t moved the way many expected. We compare timelines from past megadeals, que...