Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants blasted three home runs tonight as they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers for the fourth time in five games this season. Eric Haase blasted two home runs, and Harrison Bader also pitched in a homer of his own. Tony Vitello's bullpen management was excellent tonight, and starting pitcher Adrian Houser rose to the occasion and picked up the first win of his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite the San Francisco Giants' struggles this season, they seem to have no problem beating the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The San Francisco Giants have quietly won 3 of 4, and for the first time in a while, there are real signs of life. We break down a gritty outing from Trevor McDonald, a lineup that finally showed some punch, and whether this recent stretch actually means something — especially against a Los Angeles Dodgers team they’ve matched up well with so far this season.

There’s also growing intrigue around Rafael Devers — is he finally turning a corner at the plate? And then there’s the biggest storyline right now: the Bryce Eldridge situation. From confusion to clarity in less th...

The San Francisco Giants utilized 12 hits to take down the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3 tonight at Chavez Ravine. Willy Adames and Rafael Devers reached base a combined total of six times tonight and drove in a combined five runs. Is this the beginning of the end of the slump for both players? Plus, Trevor McDonald delivered another solid start for the San Francisco Giants tonight in Logan Webb's stead. Has he shown enough to stick with the big-league club? 

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The San Francisco Giants just won a series… but somehow that’s not the story. Instead, the conversation has quickly shifted to what comes next — and whether bigger changes are already on the horizon. We break down why this win isn’t moving the needle for fans, and what it says about the current state of the team.

New reporting from Bob Nightengale suggests the Giants are already looking for ways to get off major contracts, signaling a possible shift in direction despite recent results. We also revisit the Patrick Bailey trade details — including the No. 29 pick and Matt “...

Trade buzz is heating up around the San Francisco Giants, and one name that keeps coming up is Luis Arraez. According to Susan Slusser, a deal is still very much a possibility — but would moving a bat like Arraez actually fix what’s going on with this offense? We break down the latest trade chatter and what it says about where the Giants are as an organization right now.

At the same time, there are some encouraging signs. Rafael Devers is starting to heat up in May, showing better contact and power numbers, while younger players and pros...

What’s next for the San Francisco Giants? With tough matchups looming against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers, the pressure is only building on a team that’s already struggling to find consistency. We break down whether real changes could be coming — from potential coaching shake-ups to roster decisions — and who in the organization is actually “safe” right now.

We also get into the growing trade conversation, including buzz from Jon Heyman about Rafael Devers potentially being in play if the Giants decide to sell. Is that realistic, especially with signs he may be starting to heat up a...

The San Francisco Giants failed to produce at the plate again today as they fell 5-1 to the San Diego Padres, marking their third consecutive series loss. Adrian Houser pitched surprisingly well in the loss before both the bullpen and the defense imploded, allowing four runs in the final three frames. With all the disappointment in 2026, the expectations for this team have dramatically shifted. Plus, Matt Chapman gets brutally honest about the team's struggles at the plate.

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The San Francisco Giants continue to spiral, falling to 14-23 after another series loss to the San Diego Padres. With the worst run differential in baseball at -42, this stretch is starting to look historically bad — even compared to the 2017 season. We break down what went wrong, including another quiet offensive showing and why this team continues to struggle to put together complete games.

There were a few bright spots, including a strong outing from Adrian Houser, but the bigger issues remain. Matt Chapman and Willy Adames are both in prolonged slumps, and the lack of production is...

The San Francisco Giants' pitching got rocked today early and often, as the San Diego Padres chased Logan Webb from the game after just four innings in a 10-5 beatdown. Logan Webb's secondary pitches were not working for him at all today, which caused him to rely on his sinker entirely too much. If you're looking for silver linings (pretty much the only thing the San Francisco Giants can offer lately), look no further than Jesus Rodriguez, who picked up his first MLB hit, RBI, and home run.

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It’s Trevor McDonald time for the San Francisco Giants, and the tone around this team is starting to shift. Before the game, Tony Vitello challenged his group, calling out the narratives surrounding the team and demanding more edge — and the message may be starting to land. We break down Vitello’s candid comments, what they say about the current state of the clubhouse, and why this moment feels important for where the Giants are headed.

Plus, Luis Arraez continues to set the tone with his style of play, earning high praise from Vitello, while bigger roster questi...

The San Francisco Giants put their rotten road trip behind them as they beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 today at Oracle Park. Trevor McDonald made his first start of the 2026 season with the big-league club and dazzled with eight strikeouts over seven innings while only surrendering one run on two hits. At the dish, Casey Schmitt and Luis Arraez continued to produce for the San Francisco Giants, and even Rafael Devers (shockingly) drove in two runs today. Tonight was a MUCH-NEEDED win for the San Francisco Giants.

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Things are starting to spiral for the San Francisco Giants. A six-game losing streak has quickly turned a shaky start into something much more concerning, with the offense going completely cold and the team now trending toward a worst-case outcome if things don’t change soon. We break down what’s gone wrong, why the hitting has completely disappeared, and whether this stretch is just a slump or something deeper.

There are also real questions starting to surface about the organization itself. With reports from Susan Slusser hinting at possible coaching changes, and a front office loaded with...

The San Francisco Giants dropped their sixth consecutive game today after the Tampa Bay Rays walked them off in the 10th inning to solidify a winless road trip for the San Francisco Giants. This was also the third time during the road trip that the San Francisco Giants lost via walk-off, an almost impressively awful feat. Tyler Mahle pitched well enough to get the win, but the offense going 1-11 sank any hopes the team had for a win. This is the first time since 2022 that the San Francisco Giants were winless on a road trip.

The San Francisco Giants dropped their fifth consecutive game today after falling to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 at Tropicana Field. Landen Roupp didn't have his usual dominant stuff tonight as he was chased from his start after giving up four runs in just 4.1 innings of work. But the real issue today was, again, the San Francisco Giants' offense and their ability to produce extra-base hits. While they were able to collect seven hits tonight, it only resulted in one run. The same issues that have plagued this team all season long continue to rear their heads, and they...

The San Francisco Giants entered today still searching for their first win of the road trip, and they will need to keep looking as they fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0. Despite generating more hits than the Tampa Bay Rays, the San Francisco Giants only mustered one at bat with a runner in scoring position, and were shutout for the second time on the road trip. Today's loss also featured Robbie Ray surrendering multiple home runs, a horrible back pick attempt by Patrick Bailey that led to a run scoring, and yet another horrific decision by third base...

The San Francisco Giants put together their most frustrating day of baseball in the 2026 season to date as they dropped both games in today's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies despite leading in the 9th inning in both games. Adrian Houser started off the second game of the doubleheader by giving up back-to-back home runs to Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber, but the San Francisco Giants were able to rally back and even take the lead in the top of the ninth inning. After Keaton Winn couldn't close it down, surrendering the tying run in the bottom of the inning...

The San Francisco Giants were two outs away from a win, but Ryan Walker couldn't shut down the bottom of the Philadelphia Phillies' order as he gave up both the tying and winning runs in the same frame, ultimately resulting in a 3-2 loss. While this was Walker's second blown save in April, this was his ninth blown save since the start of last season, a concerning trend for the right-handed closer. Meanwhile, the offense was unable to produce any runs after the first inning, and the biggest bats in the San Francisco Giants' order failed often in clutch...

The San Francisco Giants are navigating a stretch that could quietly define where this season is headed. With pitching continuing to surprise and the offense still searching for consistency, Jeff Young joins the show to break down what’s real, what’s noise, and what needs to change. We dive into the Giants’ unexpected strengths on the mound, ongoing hitting struggles, and whether this team is closer to turning a corner or staying stuck in neutral.

We also touch on a busy stretch of games, including a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies and what it could mean for Lo...

The San Francisco Giants are back in the loss column, but this one felt somewhat predictable once the Philadelphia Phillies made a managerial change and came out with urgency. I’m not overreacting yet — we saw a similar bounce-back spot from Philadelphia last time these teams met. Still, the same issue keeps showing up: at this point in the season, it feels safe to assume there will be at least one game every series where the Giants simply don’t hit.

We break down another quiet offensive night, defense that was clean enough but far from sharp, and wh...

The San Francisco Giants couldn't get anything going offensively today as they were nearly no-hit in their 7-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Jesús Luzardo has struggled to start the season, but the Philadelphia Phillies starter got back on track against this inconsistent San Francisco Giants offense. Tyler Mahle got roughed up yet again in his sixth start of the season, as he gave up five runs in five innings on the bump.

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Tony Vitello deserves some credit. After a rough opening stretch, the San Francisco Giants have gone 7-3 over their last 10 games and are starting to stabilize. The bullpen has improved, the club is stacking series wins, and the early panic has cooled off. Now comes the bigger question: where do the Giants actually stand in the National League picture?

We take a way-too-early look at the standings with San Francisco sitting 6.5 games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers and 2.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot. The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets have stumbled early...

The San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins in today's rubber match 6-3 at Oracle Park, and with the win, have now won three series in a row. Landen Roupp looked like an ace on the hill again today as he held the Miami Marlins to just three runs over 7.2 innings, even retiring 18 consecutive batters at one point in this game. Casey Schmitt launched another massive home run, Jung Hoo Lee collected four more hits, and Drew Gilbert came through with a clutch RBI. Is this young core for the San Francisco Giants starting to urn a corner?

The San Francisco Giants got the bats going today as they tallied eleven hits on their way to a 6-2 win over the Miami Marlins at Oracle Park. Casey Schmitt, Drew Gilbert, and Heliot Ramos all blasted home runs in today's offensive clinic, generating more than enough run support for starting pitcher Robbie Ray, who tossed five innings while limiting the Miami Marlins to just one run. Capitalizing on quality starts is very important for the San Francisco Giants right now, and they showed us today just how important power hitting is to their blueprint for winning.

The San Francisco Giants can’t find any consistency so far in 2026, and tonight was no different as they were crushed by the Miami Marlins 9-4 at Oracle Park. Adrian Houser was rocked for eight runs in just four innings of work, and by the time the offense got rolling tonight, this game was already out of reach. The loss is a gut punch after the team had won five of its last seven games, even winning a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the process. So far this season, the Giants have been just good enough to gi...

The San Francisco Giants take the series from the Los Angeles Dodgers, but once again miss a chance to complete the sweep after the bats went quiet in the finale. At 11-14 and no longer in last place, there are positives to take away — but the same frustrating pattern keeps showing up: strong momentum followed by a flat finish. Logan Webb gave the Giants a chance, but the offense couldn’t capitalize.

We break down why this team keeps struggling to get over the “sweep hump,” why they sometimes look sleepy in key spots, and whether it’s time to...

The San Francisco Giants couldn't complete the sweep today against the Los Angeles Dodgers as they fell 3-0 at Oracle Park. The offense was lethargic today and nearly got no-hit by Tyler Glasnow and the rest of the Dodgers' bullpen, but Logan Webb showed that he is slowly regaining his ace form with his performance today. Dalton Rushing finds himself in the middle of yet another controversy in this series.

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The San Francisco Giants come up with one of their biggest wins of the season, as Tyler Mahle outduels Shohei Ohtani and the pitching staff shuts down a dangerous Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. It wasn’t just the pitching — Patrick Bailey delivered in a big way, continuing to show his value on both sides of the ball in a statement performance.

We break down what this win means in the bigger picture, how the Giants are finding ways to compete with elite teams, and why the pitching identity is starting to take shape. Plus, a look ahead to a...

The San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second night in a row at Oracle Park, as Tyler Mahle and company combined to shut out their rivals from down south in a 3-0 win. Patrick Bailey and Tyler Mahle, perhaps the two most unlikely heroes for the San Francisco Giants, stepped up when it mattered most as Bailey launched a three-run blast into the left-center field bleachers, while Mahle spun seven shutout innings while only surrendering three hits. With the win, the San Francisco Giants pick up a huge series win over a division rival.

The San Francisco Giants take Game 1 behind a dominant outing from Landen Roupp, who allowed just one hit through five innings, and a bullpen that is suddenly becoming one of the team’s biggest strengths. Tony Vitello pushed all the right buttons, and Ryan Walker shut the door to finish it off. The bigger story might be what’s happening behind the scenes — since April 6, this bullpen has quietly posted one of the best ERAs in baseball, allowing just two earned runs over the final six games of the road trip while pitching with a clear edge.

We bre...

The San Francisco Giants picked up their BIGGEST WIN of the season to date, as Landen Roupp led the team to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park. Roupp rolled through five innings of work and only allowed one hit and one run while striking out Shohei Ohtani twice. The only runs for the San Francisco Giants came in the first inning, but it was more than enough for them tonight as the bullpen held it down after Roupp exited before the sixth inning. While the season has been tumultuous so far, this win will...

Trade conversations are starting to surface around the San Francisco Giants, and it comes at a critical time as they head into a massive series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. National voices like David Schoenfield have already floated the idea of moving pieces like Robbie Ray or Luis Arraez if things don’t turn around — but how real is that talk this early?

This Dodgers matchup is more than just another series — it’s a measuring stick. With matchups featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, and Tyler Glasnow, the Giants will get a clear look at where they stand an...

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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