Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

The Giants finally add a starting pitcher, agreeing to a two-year, $22 million deal with Adrian Houser, plus a club option for a third year — signaling a clear shift toward stabilizing the rotation. In today’s episode, we break down Houser’s fit, his recent velocity spike, injury history, and where he slots in a Giants rotation that still needs another arm. We also cover the Jason Foley bullpen ad...

The Giants’ offseason messaging is getting harder to decipher. Tyler Rogers heads to Toronto on one of the richest reliever deals of the winter, while San Francisco continues to float between big-name rumors and cost-conscious reality. We break down why the Giants were priced out on Rogers, what that means for the bullpen, and why Brendan Donovan remains a real trade target with Seattle and San Fr...

The Giants continue to confuse the baseball world, and even Ken Rosenthal is calling out how unclear their plan is. On today’s show, we break down Rosenthal’s comments about why San Francisco isn’t spending at the top of the market—especially on pitching—despite already committing major dollars to Devers, Adames, and Chapman. We dive into why Bo Bichette and Brenden Donovan make so much sense as t...

Buster Posey finally opened up on Giants Talk, and his comments about Bryce Eldridge, the organizational hitting philosophy, and the club’s approach to trades sent a clear message: the Giants are listening… but they aren’t eager to move their prized young star. Posey called Eldridge a potential 10–15 year impact bat and emphasized the organization’s belief in contact skills that can grow into powe...

The Giants made a surprise move, trading for former first-round pick Daniel Susac, adding a high-upside catching prospect to a system that’s still searching for long-term answers behind the plate. We break down the scouting report, why the Giants targeted him, and whether this signals anything about the future of Patrick Bailey, Blake Sabol, or the overall catching depth chart. Plus — Buster Posey...

The Winter Meetings are delivering rumors by the minute — and the Giants are suddenly popping up everywhere. Scott Boras name-drops San Francisco as one of the clubs checking in on Cody Bellinger. The Giants jump up to the No. 4 draft pick. Edwin Díaz heads to the Dodgers. Kyle Schwarber? Staying in Philly. And the biggest twist — yet another former top prospect is gone, as Marco Luciano is claime...

Winter Meetings are here and the Giants are everywhere in the rumors… without actually doing anything yet. Jon Morosi says San Francisco is active on multiple free-agent starters and “in a good position” to land an upper-tier arm, with Framber Valdez already having met with Giants officials at the GM Meetings. At the same time, Marco Luciano is claimed off waivers by the Pirates, and Shayna Rubin...

The Giants just made one of their best “under-the-radar” additions of the offseason – hiring Ron Washington as their major league infield coach (and possibly third base coach) – and it might end up being as impactful as any player move they make. Today we break down what he brings to San Francisco, how Tony Vitello pushed for him, and why having both Washington and Ron Wotus in the same organizati...

Are the Giants actually trolling us? Because nobody — media, fans, execs — seems to know what this front office is doing right now. They’re not spending big. They’re not landing top free agents. And now their name keeps popping up in Jeff Passan’s Top Trade Targets list like they’re lurking in the weeds waiting to strike. So what’s the plan? Is this disciplined team-building? Or a masterclass in f...

The Giants are interested in WHO now?! Today we break down the report that San Francisco has checked in on Kyle Schwarber — a 33-year-old, bat-first slugger projected for five years and $145 million — and what that says about their offensive identity and willingness to live with brutal defense for big left-handed power at Oracle Park. We’ll also dive into Susan Slusser’s note that the Giants have...

Where do the Giants go next in the pitching market? Today we break down how Cody Ponce — once viewed as a bargain — is now expected to command a three-year deal north of $30–40 million, blowing past previous KBO return contracts. We look at Lucas Giolito’s projected rebound contract, the price tags for Merrill Kelly, Chris Bassitt, Dustin May, Michael Kopech, and Zack Littell, and what this means...

The Giants are backing away from Tatsuya Imai — and the reasons stretch far beyond baseball. Today we break down the latest reporting from Andrew Baggarly that San Francisco is not inclined to spend at the level required to sign Imai or any of the top free-agent arms, despite meeting with Scott Boras and doing full medical homework. We go through why financial realities like Blake Snell’s deferred...

Could Freddy Peralta be the sneaky trade target for the Giants? Today we break down why Peralta was named by MLB executives as one of the top trade candidates of the entire winter — tied with Joe Ryan and Ketel Marte — and why his combination of swing-and-miss stuff, team-friendly contract, and playoff experience makes him a perfect fit for what San Francisco claims it wants to build. We look at w...

MLB executives just revealed who they believe the Giants will actually land this offseason — and the results are eye-opening. Today we break down Jesse Rogers’ survey of 16 MLB executives and why the Giants were the top predicted destination for Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai, even beating out the Yankees and Dodgers. We go through the exec predictions on Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease, and Ranger Suárez,...

Today we break down a theory that actually makes a lot of sense: are the Giants adding all these outfielders because they’re preparing to move Jung Hoo Lee to right field? With Buster Posey repeatedly emphasizing the need for better outfield defense, the recent additions of Justin Dean and Joey Wiemer look a lot more strategic. Shifting JHL to right could protect his body, take pressure off his tr...

When are the Giants actually going to spend money? That’s the question as the front office continues adding fringe outfielders like Joey Wiemer instead of making the big splash fans are waiting for. Today we break down the Wiemer trade, what his speed, defense, and below-average hit tool really mean, and why his lack of minor-league options raises the stakes immediately. We also look at the flurry...

Could Cody Ponce be the most underrated move the Giants make this offseason? Today we break down Jeff Passan’s report on Ponce’s surge in the KBO, how he rebuilt his body, added velocity, developed a plus splitter, and why he might be the next Merrill Kelly instead of the next failed returnee. We look at how his profile fits San Francisco’s pitching philosophy and why the Giants could sign him and...

Are the Giants really in position to sell the farm for Tarik Skubal — and should they even be considering it? Today we dig into whether San Francisco has enough real assets to be a serious player for Detroit’s ace, what a potential package would look like, and whether Skubal is the type of move that could actually change the franchise’s direction. We also dive into the Heliot Ramos question: after...

The Giants have finally found their pitching coach — and it’s Justin Meccage, a long-time Pirates developer who just spent a season working with Milwaukee’s Triple-A staff. Today we break down what this hire actually means for a pitching-first front office that keeps preaching “great pitching and great defense” as their formula. We dig into Meccage’s track record, why he was let go in Pittsburgh,...

Are the Giants finally ready to spend big on international free agency? Today we dig into whether San Francisco will actually make a real push for top global talent like Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma Okamoto and more — and what Buster Posey’s comments on Giants Talk really mean for their offseason strategy. We also break down why the choice to trade for Rafael Devers complicates the Mura...

The Giants just made another major off-field addition — and this one might be the most important hire of the Tony Vitello era so far. Today’s episode breaks down the arrival of Quentin Eberhardt, Tennessee’s elite Director of Performance and the architect behind the most powerful college baseball program in the country. We dig into what his strength, conditioning, sports science, and development s...

The Giants’ offseason has officially reached “hold-your-breath” territory. In today’s episode, we dive deep into Buster Posey’s strongest comments yet on Bryce Eldridge, including whether the 21-year-old phenom should truly be considered untouchable — or if a pitcher like Hunter Greene, Joe Ryan, or MacKenzie Gore could force the front office into a franchise-shifting decision. We also break down...

The Giants’ outfield picture is shifting fast — and Luis Matos might be the first major domino to fall. Buster Posey publicly acknowledged the team “has to be better in the outfield,” and with Matos out of minor-league options and multiple teams showing interest, the Giants are now actively shopping him. We dive into why the organization may be ready to move on, how tight the NL West race forces S...

The Giants are once again at the center of offseason headlines — from Bo Bichette rumors to Buster Posey’s evolving coaching staff search and the league pushback on Tony Vitello’s hire. Jon Morosi says certain teams checked in on Bichette — potentially at second base — while Posey continues to finalize his big league staff with hitting coach Hunter Mense, Jayce Tingler, Ron Wotus, and more in the...

The Giants are back in the rumor mill — and this time it’s big. Bob Nightengale lists San Francisco as a darkhorse for Kyle Tucker, but with massive money already tied up in Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, and Jung Hoo Lee, can Buster Posey really afford another big money bat? Meanwhile, reports out of Japan link the Giants to 27-year-old righty Tatsuya Imai, one of NPB’s top arms, and...