Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants take the series against the Washington Nationals and finish the road trip 4-5, sitting at 9-13 overall — but the bigger question is what it actually means. The Giants continue to feel like a team stuck in the middle: winning some series, dropping others, and hovering around that .500 ceiling without fully breaking through. Robbie Ray was solid enough, but the offense once again couldn’t do quite enough in key spots.

We zoom out and look at the bigger picture through 22 games (over 13% of the season): what trends are real, what’s noise, and where...

The San Francisco Giants outlasted the Washington Nationals today, 7-6, in a back-and-forth game that took 12 innings for a victor to emerge. A sketchy 9th inning by Ryan Walker allowed the Nationals to tie the game and send it to extra innings, the first time the San Francisco Giants have played extras in 2026. Matt Chapman finally came through with a single in the 12th inning to score Luis Arraez and put the Giants on top. Heliot Ramos delivered at the dish again, as he collected three hits and was a triple shy of the cycle in this one. The...

The San Francisco Giants had an offensive explosion tonight in the nation's capital, as they launched three home runs in the 10-5 win over the Washington Nationals. Heliot Ramos, Casey Schmitt, and Drew Gilbert each put one over the fence at Nationals Park, giving Logan Webb some much-needed, and rare, run support in the win. Even though he was good enough to get the win today, Logan Webb still looks shaky on the mound as he has all season long. What is wrong with the Giants' ace?

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The San Francisco Giants avoid the sweep with a 3-0 win, but the bigger issue remains — they still haven’t put it all together. The pattern is becoming familiar: a strong game followed by flat performances, or a late-series surge after the damage is already done. We break down why the inconsistency is starting to feel like last season and why it needs to change soon.

On the positive side, Landen Roupp continues to emerge as one of the most reliable arms on the staff, building on a quietly dominant stretch dating back to last year. Erik Mill...

The San Francisco Giants have had an uneven start to the season, and while it’s early, it raises some bigger-picture questions about expectations and roster construction. A six-game stretch doesn’t define a season, but historically, slow starts like this haven’t been common among playoff teams. Since the expanded postseason began in 2022, only a handful of teams have opened 1-5, and none have started worse — putting the Giants’ start into a wider context. We break down what that actually means, why patience still matters, and where the concern becomes real. Plus, roster updates including injuries to Jared Oliva and...

The San Francisco Giants managed to avoid being swept today, thanks to Landen Roupp's stellar start, taking down the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 at the Great American Ballpark. A two-out rally in the seventh inning generated three runs for the San Francisco Giants, which proved to be all this pitching staff needed today. Roupp carried a no-hitter through five innings today and finished with six shutout innings of work. The bullpen, which has been shockingly steady lately, did not surrender a single run to the Reds today either. Special guest Brian Murphy from KNBR joins the show.

The San Francisco Giants continue to struggle as Tyler Mahle was obliterated today against his former team, the Cincinnati Reds, as the San Francisco Giants fell 8-3 at the Great American Ballpark. Four different Reds hit home runs off of Mahle in his four innings of work. The loss today stretches the losing streak to four games. Is it time to panic in the city by the bay?

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The San Francisco Giants are stuck in a frustrating loop as the offense disappears again, this time against the Cincinnati Reds. It’s the same story: solid pitching, no run support, and another missed opportunity. Robbie Ray did his job on the mound, but the lineup once again couldn’t deliver. At some point, this stops being a small sample size and starts becoming a real concern. The one bright spot? Willy Adames continues to stand out, leading the team in key offensive categories and giving the Giants something to build on. We break down the ongoing offensive struggles, why...

The San Francisco Giants dropped their third consecutive game, wasting a solid start from Robbie Ray today in a 2-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The offense was ice-cold today, except for Willy Adames, who mashed another home run, but with nobody on base. Robbie Ray labored through some of the early innings, but still tossed five innings while only giving up two runs. The common theme in losses this season continues: the San Francisco Giants just can't score runs consistently.

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The San Francisco Giants are still searching for answers, and now the spotlight is starting to shift toward Logan Webb. Through his first four starts, the numbers aren’t what we’re used to seeing, and the Giants have dropped three of those games. Is it just early-season noise, or is there something deeper going on? At the same time, the offense continues to stall, especially in the outfield, and the pressure to make changes is building. We break down Webb’s early struggles, where the concern level should be, and why the timeline for fixing this lineup might be app...

The San Francisco Giants follow up a series-opening win with another flat finish, and the same problems continue to show up. The offense looks lifeless again, the starting pitching isn’t giving length, and the outfield production has become impossible to ignore. Rafael Devers hasn’t gotten going yet, and this lineup clearly goes as he goes — but the struggles go beyond just one player. The Giants’ outfield trio of Harrison Bader, Jung Hoo Lee, and Heliot Ramos simply isn’t producing, and real changes may be needed soon. Plus, the catching situation is getting more interesting, as Daniel Susac is a...

The San Francisco Giants are riding their first three-game win streak of the season after beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 today at Camden Yards. Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee both went deep tonight for the San Francisco Giants, and both pitched in a double as well. Landen Roupp spun six innings of quality ball as he scattered seven baserunners and limited the Baltimore Orioles to just one run. During this three-game win streak, the San Francisco Giants have scored at least 5 runs in each game.

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The San Francisco Giants are 5-8 and already the spotlight is getting brighter on Tony Vitello. National outlets are starting to take shots at the hire, pointing to early results, viral press conference moments, and the adjustment from college to MLB. Some of it feels overblown, but the reality is the noise is growing quickly. We break down the criticism, what’s fair, what’s not, and why this situation could escalate fast if results don’t follow. Plus, insight from Zack Minasian on the Giants’ roster decisions, including a fluid catching situation between Patrick Bailey and Daniel Susac, the chal...

The San Francisco Giants just delivered a massive bounce-back series and suddenly things are trending in the right direction at 5-8. Behind dominant pitching — including a big outing from Tyler Mahle — and back-to-back shutouts, the Giants are starting to find some rhythm. The bats are waking up, and Tony Vitello deserves serious credit for both his bullpen management and keeping the team together after a rough start. But it’s not all fixed. The outfield has been a major concern, ranking last in MLB in fWAR, with struggles from Heliot Ramos and questions about the long-term role of Harrison Bader...

The San Francisco Giants finally secured their first series win at home, thanks to a Rafael Devers home run, which led to a 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies today at Oracle Park. Devers accounted for 4 of the San Francisco Giants' 5 RBI today, and the lineup looks far more dangerous when he is hitting for power. Meanwhile, Tyler Mahle spun 5.2 shutout innings, and the bullpen put together their second consecutive scoreless outing to preserve the combined shutout. This team still has plenty of time to turn things around, and this would be a great starting point.

The San Francisco Giants are back in the win column and suddenly have a chance to take the series — but is something bigger starting to develop? Robbie Ray continues to look like a difference-maker, while the lineup decisions from Tony Vitello are starting to turn heads. Most notably, Daniel Susac is putting real pressure on Patrick Bailey, and Vitello made it clear: “He’s earned the right to be out there for us more often.” Is a catcher controversy already brewing, or is this just smart roster management? We break down the win, what’s behind the lineup changes, the impact...

The San Francisco Giants secured their second victory at Oracle Park of the season tonight, taking down the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0, as Robbie Ray spun 6.2 shutout innings in his third start of the season. The top of the order delivered today, and the offense looked much better with Willy Adames and Matt Chapman collecting multiple extra-base hits. Even the bullpen, which still looked very shaky, held down the fort and did not surrender a single run. Plus, the San Francisco Giants seem to have found something in Daniel Susac, who recorded another three-hit game with a triple and two...

The San Francisco Giants fall to the Philadelphia Phillies again, and the early-season numbers are starting to get ugly. The Giants are now being outscored by 27 runs through 11 games — their worst mark since 1896 — and sit at 1-7 at home, something they haven’t done since their first year at Oracle Park. The offense continues to lag near the bottom of the league in nearly every category, the bullpen has become a major concern, and even when the Giants rally, it feels like they only have one push in them per game. There are still some positives, including solid outings from A...

The San Francisco Giants are off to their worst start at home in more than a quarter-century, and their bad play continued tonight as they wasted an early lead and fell 6-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies. Again, it was the bullpen that gave the game away as things quickly unraveled in the 7th inning with the Philadelphia Phillies scoring four runs to take the lead. The San Francisco Giants have questions to answer all over this roster.

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The San Francisco Giants drop their home series 3-1, and the early-season concerns are starting to feel real. The offense isn’t producing, the defense — including mistakes from Matt Chapman — has been shaky, and the Giants now have their worst run differential through 10 games since 1896. Frustration is already showing, with Tony Vitello getting ejected and outside criticism ramping up. So what needs to change right now? We break down the struggles, potential lineup adjustments, whether Daniel Susac deserves more opportunities, and if it’s already time to consider Bryce Eldridge. Plus, a quick look ahead to the matchup with the Phil...

The San Francisco Giants were in good shape to win this one when ace Logan Webb exited the game after seven strong innings, but the bullpen blew it in the eighth inning after giving up four runs to the New York Mets, ultimately falling 5-2. The loss marks the second consecutive series that the San Francisco Giants have dropped at Oracle Park to start the season. Tony Vitello was ejected for the first time in his MLB career in the loss.

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The San Francisco Giants have only won one game at Oracle Park so far in 2026, and they looked hapless again tonight in a 9-0 loss to the New York Mets. With just as many hits as errors in this one tonight, the San Francisco Giants never stood a chance and felt completely out of this game after an error-fueled rally for the New York Mets in the second inning plated three runs for the visitors. Clay Holmes dominated the lineup with his sinker, and the San Francisco Giants' offense never adjusted. Giants fans are still waiting for this infield...

The San Francisco Giants have been very up and down to start the 2026 MLB season, and the trend continued tonight as they struggled offensively in a 10-3 loss to the New York Mets at Oracle Park. Tyler Mahle was rocked in his second start of the season as he surrendered five runs and eight hits through five innings of work. This team is either feast or famine so far this season, and whether they find some consistency this year will likely determine if they make the playoffs.

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The San Francisco Giants jump on the New York Mets for a big bounce-back win, and there’s a lot to like. Robbie Ray battled through command issues but still delivered a gutsy outing, while Tony Vitello made a fascinating high-leverage call by going to Ryan Walker early to disrupt the Mets’ rhythm. At the plate, it was an offensive explosion led by Daniel Susac, who had a historic first career start, with major contributions from Rafael Devers, Luis Arráez, and Matt Chapman. Is Susac already forcing his way into a bigger role — maybe even part of a catcher...

The San Francisco Giants drop a messy one to the San Diego Padres, but still take the series — and honestly, that’s what matters after getting swept by the New York Yankees. We break down a game that had a little bit of everything: solid but unspectacular pitching, an offense that’s starting to show real signs of life, and some in-game tension between Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt that got caught on camera. Chapman addressed it postgame — “We’re all brothers here… it’s all good” — while Schmitt kept it simple: “We’re trying to win games.” Plus, thoughts from Tony Vitello...

The San Francisco Giants got the bats going in a big way tonight, tallying 13 hits and plating 7 runs as they beat down the New York Mets 7-2 for their first win at Oracle Park this season. Daniel Susac delivered a 3-3 night with a walk in his first MLB start, and four other Giants had multi-hit games. Robbie Ray battled through 5.1 innings on the mound, striking out seven and holding the New York Mets to just two runs. Blade Tidwell, who was recalled from Sacramento prior to tonight's game, got a little bit of revenge tonight as he recorded...

The San Francisco Giants are rolling — the bats explode again as they win their second straight and suddenly look like a team ready to take control of the series. Every starter recorded a hit, Willy Adames continues to look comfortable at the top of the lineup, and both Adames and Matt Chapman went deep. Logan Webb wasn’t at his sharpest but battled through it to secure the win, showing why he’s still the anchor of this staff. Plus, a major long-term discussion: Buster Posey and the Giants are taking a cautious approach with top prospect Bryce Eldridge, with n...

The San Francisco Giants sealed their first series win of the 2026 MLB season as they beat the Padres for the second consecutive night, this time thanks in part to a HUGE rally in the top of the 6th inning. Willy Adames had a four-hit night, including a home run, to help out starter Logan Webb, who spun six innings of mostly quality pitching. After a shaky third inning, Webb locked in and retired ten consecutive batters. With the win, the San Francisco Giants move to 2-3 on the season.

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The San Francisco Giants pick up their first win of the Tony Vitello era behind dominant pitching from Landen Roupp and a lights-out inning from Keaton Winn, while Harrison Bader provides early pop and the lineup shows signs of life. But the bigger story might be off the field, as the Giants officially move on from former top prospect Luis Matos, trading him to the Milwaukee Brewers after designating him for assignment. What went wrong, and why now? Plus, a full breakdown of the Tyler Fitzgerald DFA, what it says about the roster crunch, and why the Giants are...

The San Francisco Giants FINALLY picked up their first win of the 2026 MLB season as Landen Roupp was filthy on the bump tonight and Harrison Bader smashed the team's first home run of the season. The bottom of the order produced some key runs in the win as well, but Ryan Walker nearly gave it away in the ninth inning. It wasn't perfect, but it was a win, nevertheless. 
 

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It was a brutal series for the San Francisco Giants — and the numbers say it all. Just one run over three games in a historically bad offensive stretch. On today’s Locked On Giants, we break down exactly what went wrong and whether this is just early-season noise or something deeper.

Manager Tony Vitello pointed to something unexpected — his own pre-series message possibly having an impact:

“They’ve been in fifth gear, riding hot, the entire time or too much,” Vitello said, adding that he wanted to see a “relaxed version of this group.”

“I’d kind of p...

The San Francisco Giants have had just about the worst start to the 2026 season that you could ask for, and their terrible play continued today as they fell to the New York Yankees 3-1. The win gives the Yankees a sweep over the San Francisco Giants to start the year, and the offense has been the main culprit for the bad baseball in the Bay. While the San Francisco Giants were finally able to muster more than just a couple of hits, they shrank in the biggest moments of today's game and failed to deliver the big hit they...

The San Francisco Giants entered today looking for their first run of the 2026 MLB season, and they ended today still searching for that first run as they fell 3-0 to the New York Yankees at Oracle Park. An Aaron Judge two-run blast and a solo shot from Giancarlo Stanton proved to be the difference in this one, but the biggest concern with this team, much like last season and the years prior, remains on the offensive side of the equation. Despite making major upgrades over the last few seasons, the team continues to see the same pitiful results.

After a rough Opening Night, the San Francisco Giants are already trying to move on — but how much should really be taken from Game 1? On today’s Locked On Giants, we break down the reaction to Wednesday’s loss and whether it’s something to simply throw out or a sign of things to watch moving forward.

We also take a closer look at the pressure surrounding Logan Webb and what it means for this team if too much responsibility falls on their ace. With the current roster construction, how important is Webb to keeping everything on track ea...

Opening Night didn’t go the way the San Francisco Giants hoped, as they got smacked and showed clear areas that still need work. On today’s Locked On Giants, we break down the game and what stood out — both good and bad — including candid postgame comments from manager Tony Vitello:

“This is a half-painful, half-easy press conference to do, because it was pretty straight up. Whichever phase you pick out, we just weren't as good as we're capable of being tonight. And they played well. So it worked out the way that it did.”

There were s...

The San Francisco Giants picked up right where they left off last season, with a lackluster offensive performance during a Logan Webb start and bad defense, ultimately leading to a 7-0 loss to the New York Yankees. It looked like the San Francisco Giants had something cooking early, but a squandered offensive opportunity in the bottom of the first ended up leading to a five-run top of the second for the New York Yankees. Offensively, the Giants were 0-5 with runners in scoring position tonight.

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Opening Day is HERE, and the San Francisco Giants have officially finalized their roster — but not without some major surprises. On today’s Locked On Giants, we break down the final cuts, including the shocking decision to DFA Luis Matos, and why this move goes beyond just spring training performance. This wasn’t about one player — it was about the bigger picture, with names like Jared Oliva, Jerar Encarnacion, and Drew Gilbert all factoring into a crowded outfield situation.

We also look ahead to the season and what to expect from this Giants team, including whether Heliot Ramos co...

The 2026 season starts tomorrow! We are joined by Javier Reyes, host of Locked On Padres to give a breakdown of what both teams need to do to be in contention this season.

0:00 What to expect from the Giants

9:00 Pitching Rotation

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Big roster news continues to roll in for the San Francisco Giants as Opening Day gets closer. On today’s Locked On Giants, we break down the team’s decision to sign Ryan Borucki and what it means for the bullpen — including the surprising ripple effect as Joey Lucchesi is granted his release despite a solid showing this spring and a strong 2025 season out of the bullpen.

We also discuss the latest round of cuts, highlighted by top prospect Bryce Eldridge being optioned to Sacramento. What does this mean for his timeline, and how close is he really...

Los Angeles Dodgers stack their roster with stars like Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, and Edwin Diaz—can any NL West contender break their division reign? Paul Holden, Daynen Biggs, Allen Stiles, Javier Reyes, and Harry Ruiz examine the Dodgers’ spending spree, elite bullpen additions, and their rivals’ chances to disrupt the hierarchy.

Key debates feature the San Francisco Giants’ incremental upgrades, Logan Webb’s Cy Young potential, and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ youth movement fueled by Corbin Carroll and Jordan Lawlar. The crew covers San Diego Padres’ unpredictable offseason, Michael King’s breakout buzz, and the Colorado Rockies’ front office overh...