Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

Tony Vitello's first season managing the Giants hasn't gone according to plan, but we're learning much more about how he views the job and where he wants to take the organization. Andrew Baggarly sat down with Vitello for an extensive Q&A, and we break down the biggest takeaways about his transition from college baseball, what he's learned during a difficult first season and his vision for the Giants moving forward. Plus, Yahoo Sports examines everything that went wrong for San Francisco in 2026 and where the organization goes from here. Finally, the Giants continue searching for pitching depth by...

The San Francisco Giants trailed by five runs headed into the 8th inning but came roaring back with a six-run, two-out rally to put them ahead for the 7-6 win and secure their first sweep of the season. Today's lineup featured only one player from the opening day lineup (Jung Hoo Lee), yet this squad is playing their best brand of baseball all season long with most of their big-name players on the shelf. In fact, since Willy Adames hit the IL, the San Francisco Giants are three games over .500. Rafael Devers got the day off today, snapping his...

The San Francisco Giants continue to get incredible power production from their 21-year-old rookie, Bryce Eldridge, and they rode his hot streak to a 2-1 win today over the St. Louis Cardinals. Eldridge cracked a first-inning home run, and Christian Koss followed it up with a solo shot of his own in the second inning. Landen Roupp struggled with his command at times today but still gave the San Francisco Giants six innings of shutout ball, marking his third consecutive outing holding his opponent to one run or less. With the win today, the San Francisco Giants take the...

Can a strong finish to a disastrous season actually carry over into 2027? The Giants are getting an extended look at their young players down the stretch, and we discuss whether playing winning baseball in September can create any meaningful momentum heading into next season. Plus, San Francisco continues making smaller transactions involving slightly older players, raising the question of whether they're simply searching for organizational depth or identifying potential late bloomers who could stick around. Finally, we profile Lorenzo Meola, one of the more intriguing defenders in the Giants' farm system, and examine what his glove and versatility could...

The San Francisco Giants outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals in an extra-innings battle tonight at Oracle Park, with Shay Whitcomb delivering the walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning. While it was a nice moment for Whitcomb, the real star tonight was Bryce Eldridge, who delivered sensational defense at first base and three RBIs for the San Francisco Giants offense. Rafael Devers also pitched in two doubles and Logan Webb regained his dominant form after his disastrous prior outing. While the game tonight had many momentum shifts and lead changes, it all worked out for the San...

The Giants dropped another series, but the final weeks of this season are becoming less about wins and losses and more about finding out who belongs in 2027. We break down the good, the bad and the ugly from the weekend, including impressive performances from Anthony Molina and Cesar Perdomo, a rough outing for Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson and a bullpen that continues to be a major problem. With so many young players getting opportunities, has this version of the Giants actually become more watchable than expected? Plus, we revisit Buster Posey's trade deadline after MLB scouts and executives highlighted deals they...

The San Francisco Giants were on the verge of their first rubber-match victory since July, but an eighth-inning collapse by Carson Seymour spelled another come-from-ahead loss for the orange and black, final score 4-2 at Citi Field. The embattled reliever first surrendered a solo home run to start the frame and, later in the inning, gave up the back-breaking three-run bomb to Bo Bichette. The loss wraps up another disappointing road trip for the San Francisco Giants, who are a meager 6-17-2 in series away from Oracle Park this season.

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The San Francisco Giants took down the New York Mets today, thanks in large part to the four home runs that Rafael Devers and Christian Koss combined to hit today at Citi Field in the 9-5 win. As a whole, the San Francisco Giants whacked six home runs in the win. Rafael Devers has been on a tear lately and continues to show why he's got the potential to be one of the best power bats in the league every year. Trade deadline acquisition Anthony Molina continues to impress on the mound, as today he tossed five innings while...

The Giants continue searching for value as they build toward 2027. We break down one of the most underrated prospects in San Francisco's improving farm system and why he could become a name Giants fans need to know. Plus, the organization adds another intriguing young player in Darren Baker, bringing Dusty Baker's son into the Giants organization and giving him an opportunity to compete for a future role. Finally, could the MLB Draft Lottery actually disappear? With the current CBA expiring before the lottery would normally take place, we explain why the system could potentially change and how that could...

The San Francisco Giants dropped their 26th series of the season as they fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 today at PNC Park. Offensively, the team struggled mightily, as they mustered only two hits, one an infield single and the other a pinch-hit double. Obviously, the lackluster offensive effort was nowhere near enough to make up for the multitude of walks and bad defensive plays that plagued the San Francisco Giants today. Up next, the San Francisco Giants continue their road trip with a series against the New York Mets, starting tomorrow at Citi Field.

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Jackson Flora is moving up. The Giants' top 2026 draft pick continues his rapid start to professional baseball with a promotion, giving us another reason to track how quickly one of the organization's most important young arms can climb through the system. We break down Flora's early development, what his promotion means and how he fits into the Giants' suddenly much stronger pitching pipeline. Plus, we look at which Giants prospects stand out in MiLB's best-tools conversation and what those individual tools tell us about the organization's improving farm system. Finally, we take a closer look at Yunior Marte, his...

For the second night in a row, the San Francisco Giants took the Pittsburgh Pirates down to the wire, but tonight the orange and black scratched and clawed their way to a win in the 10th inning. The youth delivered again today, as Turner Hill and Bryce Eldridge both drove in runs in the extra frame to put the San Francisco Giants ahead. Rafael Devers extended his hit streak to 10 games and pushed his home run streak to three games with a first-inning blast over the center field wall.

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The Giants didn't get the win, but their young players aren't going quietly. San Francisco battled all the way back from a 12-7 deficit to tie the game, and watching this team down the stretch is starting to feel a little like Hard Knocks: young players getting opportunities and essentially auditioning for spots on the 2027 roster. We break down who is making the most of those opportunities and what can still be learned over the final weeks of the season. Plus, Rafael Devers continues to swing a red-hot bat while Logan Webb has struggled recently. After another long season...

The San Francisco Giants mounted an incredible comeback attempt tonight, only to come up short as they fell 13-12 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. After Logan Webb surrendered a career-high nine runs in just two innings, the San Francisco Giants rallied all the way back from a six-run deficit to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth inning, only to lose on an errant throw to first from Osleivis Basabe with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, which allowed the winning run to score from third. With another walk-off loss tonight, the...

The Giants have spent much of this lost season evaluating young talent, and with 22 rookies already appearing in the majors, it's time to figure out who has actually made the most of the opportunity. We rank the young Giants who have positioned themselves best for a role in 2027 and discuss whether cycling through this many rookies is a sign of healthy evaluation or evidence of just how many holes remain on the roster. With the final month underway, players like Bryce Eldridge and others have a real opportunity to make decisions easier for Buster Posey this winter. Plus, could...

The San Francisco Giants rallied late to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 today at Truist Park as Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season. Jonah Cox also added a home run of his own and recorded a key RBI bunt single as well. Anthony Molina pitched exceptionally well today in the win over his former team, as he struck out five consecutive batters at one point in his second win of the season. Turner Hill also had a pivotal six-pitch at-bat that resulted in a two-run double, extending the San Francisco Giants' big 4-run rally in...

Is Tony Vitello being disrespected around Major League Baseball? After another Giants series loss, Vitello revealed that his latest ejection got “personal, real quick,” with questions about his lack of professional experience apparently becoming part of the interaction. We discuss whether umpires and others around the league still view Vitello differently because he jumped directly from college baseball to managing the Giants, whether he needs to adjust his approach, and how much of this is simply something he'll have to endure until he establishes himself at the major-league level. Buster Posey has made it clear Vitello will return in 2027, whil...

The San Francisco Giants had a very busy day today at Oracle Park as they split a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Jeff Kent's jersey retirement sandwiched between the two games. Both Matt Wilkinson and Yunior Marte, who made his MLB debut tonight, pitched very well, and Bryce Eldridge reached base six times in his nine plate appearances during the doubleheader. The only true blemish on an otherwise delightful day at Oracle Park was Ryan Walker surrendering a game-changing grand slam to Lars Nootbar in the 7th inning of the matinee matchup.

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The San Francisco Giants got decent run production tonight offensively, but the pitching staff, especially Blade Tidwell, was not very sharp in their 10-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight at Oracle Park. A five-run third inning put the San Francisco Giants behind early, and four more runs surrendered by Spencer Bivens in relief were just too big of a hole for the offense to dig its way out. Bryce Eldridge picked up his 15th home run of the season in the defeat, as the rookie continues to be one of the few bright spots in this miserable season.<...

The Giants' farm system continues to gain recognition, and this time it's the organization's infield talent getting attention. We break down where San Francisco ranks among baseball's best systems for infield prospects, which young players are driving the rise, and the big decisions the Giants will eventually have to make as more of that talent approaches the majors. Plus, the Giants are one of five MLB teams entering a new partnership with Kalshi, raising some interesting questions about prediction markets and their growing relationship with professional sports. Finally, we take a closer look at Jancel Villarroel, the young prospect...

The San Francisco Giants did their best to wash out the bad taste of yesterday's horrible loss as they took down the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 tonight at Oracle Park. Landen Roupp has struggled mightily with his location recently and, while some of those issues were present again tonight, he pitched his way out of several jams and limited the damage, surrendering just one run in six innings of work. The offense squeaked across just two runs before the 8th inning, but the San Francisco Giants added four insurance runs in their final frame at the plate to give themselves...

Did Zack Minasian just make his own seat significantly hotter? One day after the Giants suffered the largest ninth-inning collapse in franchise history, their GM offered a surprising defense of the bullpen, pointing out that San Francisco's bullpen ERA outside of the ninth inning ranked sixth in baseball the last time he checked. Minasian acknowledged that the ninth has been a major problem and that the front office isn't comfortable simply bringing back what it has, but after a season filled with late-game disasters, is that explanation good enough? We break down the quote, the Giants' historic collapse against...

The San Francisco Giants carried a six-run lead into the ninth inning today and appeared to be well on their way to their first sweep of the season, but the bullpen surrendered seven runs in the final frame to the Cincinnati Reds, falling 10-9. This bullpen has had to cover a ton of innings in this series, and a collapse like this felt like it was inevitable once the wheels started to come off. Logan Webb pitched well today in the loss, and the offense showed off a ton of power despite the disappointing outcome.

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The San Francisco Giants picked up their first series win in the month of August today as they beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 at Oracle Park. Rafael Devers swatted his second home run of the series, and the offense capitalized on early mistakes and walks to jump out to a 3-0 lead. Adrian Houser got the start today but only lasted 1.2 innings before leaving with an injury. With Carson Whisenhunt's injury yesterday, this is truly the last thing the team needs at this point in the season. At least they got the win tonight.

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Is Rafael Devers starting to hold up his end of the blockbuster trade? After an emotional return to Fenway Park, Devers is back with the Giants and showing signs of becoming the impact bat San Francisco expected when it acquired him. We discuss what the Giants need from Devers over the final month, what a strong finish would mean heading into 2027, and whether the conversation around the trade could begin to change. Plus, the Giants made a massive wave of roster moves as injuries continue to reshape the team and create new opportunities down the stretch. Finally, after shutting...

The San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak today with a 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds thanks to an unlikely offensive outburst against All-Star Chase Burns. Rafael Devers capped off the run production with a three-run homer in the second inning to put the San Francisco Giants up by five runs. Seven different pitchers contributed to the combined shutout in the win.

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Coming off another series loss, the San Francisco Giants head to Fenway Park for Rafael Devers' highly anticipated return to Boston. Will Red Sox fans welcome their former star back—or will Devers hear boos in his first game back at Fenway? Allen is joined by Locked On Red Sox host Gabby Maljanian for a crossover episode breaking down the blockbuster trade from both sides. Did the Giants or Red Sox actually win the Rafael Devers deal? What went wrong before the trade, how has it changed both franchises, and where do they go from here? Plus, they break do...

The San Francisco Giants dropped their 6th consecutive series after a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians today at Progressive Field. Disastrous defense doomed Landen Roupp and the San Francisco Giants as numerous miscues led to at least two of the Cleveland Guardians' runs. The San Francisco Giants left seven runners on base and only had two at-bats with runners in scoring position, neither of which resulted in a run or a hit. The series loss today marks the 5th consecutive series in which the team had a chance to win going into the rubber match, but the San...

Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson made his highly anticipated Giants debut and showed exactly why San Francisco was excited to acquire him. Wilkinson pitched well in his first taste of the majors, but did Tony Vitello pull the young left-hander too soon? We break down Tugboat's debut, what stood out about his stuff and whether the Giants should have let him work deeper into the game. Plus, Rafael Devers returns to Boston, giving us a chance to revisit the blockbuster trade that brought him to San Francisco and evaluate how it looks now. We also discuss the Giants' latest pitching addition afte...

The San Francisco Giants took down the Cleveland Guardians in a combined shutout in starting pitcher Matt Wilkinson's MLB debut, final score 1-0 at Progressive Field. The win is especially sweet for Matt Wilkinson, affectionately known as "Tugboat," as he came up in the Cleveland Guardians organization before being traded to the San Francisco Giants in the Patrick Bailey deal earlier this season. Dylan Smith and Adrian Houser both were lights out in relief today, and the one run the San Francisco Giants scratched across in the 4th inning proved to be enough to get the win.

The Giants' pitching situation is becoming impossible to ignore. Between a lack of major-league depth, Hayden Birdsong's struggles and Trevor McDonald's injury, San Francisco could enter the offseason with a massive need for arms. But does that actually mean Buster Posey will spend big to fix the rotation? We break down the brutal reality of the Giants' pitching pipeline, what options they have internally, and whether their lack of depth could ultimately force the front office into an aggressive offseason. Plus, Mike Krukow believes Tony Vitello will—and should—return as Giants manager in 2027, we take a closer look at n...

It's time to revisit one of the most surprising Giants moves of the season: the Patrick Bailey trade.

More than three months after San Francisco sent its two-time Gold Glove catcher to Cleveland, we look at how the deal has played out for both sides and whether our initial reaction should change. Patrick Bailey has become Cleveland's primary catcher, while Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson has climbed through the Giants' system and is now reaching the majors. We break down the winners and losers so far and what still needs to happen before this trade can truly be judged.<...

Tony Vitello's frustration with the San Francisco Giants is starting to show.

After another ugly performance, Vitello compared what he saw to a “JuCo game,” and the Giants followed it with a team meeting. We break down what went so wrong, why Vitello's public criticism is becoming more pointed, and what it means when a manager starts calling out the quality of play this late in a lost season.

Plus, the Giants' injury situation continues to raise questions. Willy Adames is still trying to play through his lingering issues rather than going on the IL, whil...

The San Francisco Giants reached new lows today as the pitching staff completely imploded and issued a season-high 10 walks to the Colorado Rockies in a 13-7 loss in a game that manager Tony Vitello compared to "a JUCO game." The terrible pitching, paired with slightly less terrible but still bad defense, was too much for the San Francisco Giants to outslug despite every starting player in the lineup recording a hit in the contest. With the loss today, the San Francisco Giants are just one game ahead of the last-place Colorado Rockies.

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The San Francisco Giants took down the Colorado Rockies today, 7-1, at Oracle Park, thanks in large part to Drew Gilbert's three hits and three RBI. Over his last five games, Gilbert owns a .353 batting average and seven RBI, injecting some positive vibes into a team that has been largely lifeless this season. Logan Webb did his part today as well, tallying seven strikeouts over six innings while limiting the Colorado Rockies lineup to just one run. With a win tomorrow, the San Francisco Giants could still win the series.

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The San Francisco Giants have had a hard time beating the Colorado Rockies all season long, and the problem persisted tonight as they fell 5-2 tonight at Oracle Park. Kyle "Get off my mound" Freeland entered tonight's contest with an ERA over 6.50, but managed to hold the San Francisco Giants to just one run over eight innings of work. Meanwhile, Landen Roupp was not very good with his command today and ran his pitch count up quickly, while also surrendering a monstrous two-run blast into McCovey Cove. With the loss, the San Francisco Giants are just 5-6 against the...

With the Giants' season going nowhere and only a handful of starts remaining for Logan Webb, is there any reason to keep pushing their ace through September? We discuss whether San Francisco should consider shutting Webb—or other established veterans—down early, how that conversation compares to the criticism Blake Snell received in the past, and what the Giants actually have to gain from the final stretch of a lost season. Webb is still pitching at a high level, including eight innings of one-run ball in his most recent start.

But there are still reasons to watch. The...

Buster Posey cemented his legacy as a Giants legend on the field, but his decision to take over baseball operations could ultimately add a very different chapter to his story in San Francisco.

Hunter Pence believes it could take three years before this truly becomes Posey's team, and a new report from The Athletic provides a fascinating look inside his transition from franchise icon to inexperienced executive. We discuss Posey's unconventional approach, including the Giants leaving 40-man roster spots open, his reliance on the people around him, and the organization's renewed commitment to building through the farm...

The San Francisco Giants held on to a narrow lead for the majority of this game, but a few key defensive miscues combined with a lack of clutch hitting allowed the Houston Astros to steal this one away. The 2-1 loss gives the San Francisco Giants their 22nd series loss of the season and spoils Adrian Houser's great start, as he tossed six innings of shutout ball. Willy Adames exited this game with a back injury, and Tony Vitello said postgame that it is time for the shortstop to focus more on treatment instead of playing every day.

Carson Whisenhunt settled in after a rough start, Bryce Eldridge launched another home run, and nearly every young Giant made an impact. While the major league results remain difficult to watch, the focus has clearly shifted toward player development—and that's beginning to pay off.

We also discuss why Baseball America now ranks the Giants' farm system No. 4 in baseball, a remarkable jump fueled by the trade deadline and recent draft. Joe Salerno and the scouting department deserve plenty of credit for reshaping the organization's future in a short amount of time.

Finally, we break do...