Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

With the MLB playoffs underway, several former San Francisco Giants are still chasing a World Series championship, raising questions about some of the organization's recent roster decisions. We revisit the Patrick Bailey trade and debate whether moving the catcher was a mistake. Plus, Bryce Eldridge's defensive development at first base creates an intriguing question about whether he's already a better option at the position than Rafael Devers. We also examine MLB's newly announced organizational Prospects of the Year and take a closer look at the latest minor-league rankings, including how much those rankings really tell us about the Giants...

Could Luis Arraez return to the San Francisco Giants? We explore the possibility of bringing back the former batting champion and what a reunion could mean for Casey Schmitt's role in the infield heading into 2027. Plus, MLB Pipeline has released its final Top 100 Prospects rankings of 2026, giving us another opportunity to evaluate the Giants' young talent and the future of their farm system. Finally, we revisit Tony Vitello's controversial ejections during his first season managing in the majors and debate whether the criticism of his behavior is fair or foul.

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The Giants' improving farm system continues to generate buzz, and Dakota Jordan could be one of the next names to watch. We break down why Jordan is drawing attention heading into the Arizona Fall League and what his development could mean for an increasingly exciting Giants prospect pipeline. Plus, Bryce Eldridge earns recognition among MLB's top rookies after his first extended look in the majors. Finally, we examine what the Giants can learn from this year's postseason contenders—from power pitching and defense to simply putting the ball in play—and what those lessons should mean for Buster Posey's appr...

The Giants' offseason is officially underway, and Buster Posey has plenty of difficult roster decisions ahead after a 97-loss season. We break down San Francisco's complete offseason outlook, including the biggest needs, potential roster moves and what the Giants could realistically accomplish this winter. Plus, the Rule 5 Draft creates another decision point for an increasingly deep farm system, with several intriguing prospects who could require protection on the 40-man roster. Finally, we examine how a potential MLB salary cap could affect the Giants and whether major changes to baseball's economic system would ultimately help or hurt San Francisco.

The Giants are heading into a critical offseason after a disastrous 97-loss season, so it's time for our first look at the upcoming free-agent class and which players could actually make sense for San Francisco. We rank Buster Posey's biggest offseason priorities and where the Giants most desperately need to improve their roster. Plus, we discuss an interesting part of roster construction that goes beyond the numbers: how much should a player's marketability matter? Jung Hoo Lee provides a fascinating example when considering his on-field production, contract and value to the Giants' brand.

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Just how bad was the Giants' defense during their 97-loss season? The Fielding Run Value numbers paint an ugly picture, with massive regression at several positions and some particularly interesting results after Jung Hoo Lee's move from center field to right. We break down where San Francisco struggled most defensively and what needs to change in 2027. Plus, we look ahead to the Giants' upcoming club-option decisions and which players could return, before examining an entirely different offseason question: who could replace Mike Krukow alongside Duane Kuiper in the Giants' broadcast booth?

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After losing 97 games, should the Giants really approach 2027 as a contention year? San Francisco Standard columnist John Shea argues the Giants would be better served using next season to continue developing their young talent and targeting 2028, when more of their rapidly improving farm system could be ready to make an impact. We break down that argument and what it would mean for Buster Posey's offseason plans. Plus, another column takes aim at the Giants following their disastrous season, and we spotlight an intriguing San Francisco prospect heading to the Arizona Fall League.

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Buster Posey and the Giants' front office faced the media following a disastrous 97-loss season, addressing what went wrong and how San Francisco plans to fix it heading into 2027. We break down the biggest takeaways from Posey's end-of-season press conference, what he revealed about the Giants' offseason priorities and where questions still remain. Plus, the first group of players has officially elected free agency, giving us an early look at potential options as San Francisco begins reshaping its roster. Finally, with October baseball underway, we check in on the former Giants who will have a chance to chase a...

The Giants' major-league season may have been a disaster, but their farm system had a very different 2026. San Francisco came away as one of the biggest winners at the MiLB Awards, providing even more evidence of how dramatically the organization's prospect pipeline has improved. We break down the Giants' award winners and what their development could mean for the future. Plus, with the season officially over, what's next for Buster Posey and the front office? A potential December lockout could create an unusual offseason timeline and perhaps incentive to get business done early. Finally, Posey has identified the bullpen...

The Giants' disastrous 2026 season is officially over after another sweep at the hands of the Dodgers, and we look back at just how dramatically this roster changed by comparing the Opening Day lineup to the group that finished the season. We also get into the curious decision not to get Zach Morgan into a game before the year ended. More importantly, we say goodbye to Giants legend Mike Krukow after he called the final game of his remarkable broadcasting career and delivered an emotional farewell to Giants fans. Plus, Camilo Doval made his return to San Francisco and has...

The San Francisco Giants concluded the 2026 season with an extra-innings loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but, more importantly, it was also the last time the team would play a game with Mike Krukow on the call. Luminaries from the San Francisco Giants organization and the sporting world at large all stuck around after the 5-1 loss to pay tribute to a true living legend, marking the end of Mike Krukow's 36 years in the booth. On the field, the San Francisco Giants used 10 different pitchers in their final game of the season and went 1-10 with runners in scoring...

Logan Webb has been the face of the San Francisco Giants for the last few years, but this season he earned one of the organization's most prestigious awards and was honored pregame today with the Willie Mac Award. As exciting as the ceremony was, the good vibes didn't translate to the San Francisco Giants' play on the field, as they struck out 14 times in a 2-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yunior Marte pitched pretty well despite giving up two solo home runs, and the bullpen provided four shutout innings. Unfortunately for the San Francisco Giants, the offense...

The Giants are bringing Camilo Doval back for one last opportunity, setting up an unexpected reunion with their former closer during the final weekend of the season. We break down why San Francisco made the move, what Doval could still have to offer and whether there's any chance this reunion extends beyond the weekend. Plus, the Giants officially add Jesús Rodríguez, Trystan Vrieling, Parks Harber and Carlos De La Rosa to the organization for essentially nothing, continuing to stockpile players who could factor into 2027 and beyond. With Doval and Zach Morgan also potentially putting the Giants into th...

The Giants' disastrous 2026 season is almost over, and ESPN isn't pulling any punches, giving San Francisco an F in his final grades for all 30 MLB teams. We break down whether that grade accurately reflects just how badly this season went and what has to change heading into 2027. Plus, Zach Morgan is back with the Giants and could help San Francisco tie an MLB record by becoming the 71st player they've used this season, another illustration of just how much roster turnover there has been. Finally, we dive into a reported pre-agreement with a 13-year-old international shortstop, what a pre-agreement...

The San Francisco Giants continued limping to the finish line today, falling to the Minnesota Twins 4-2 and losing their 14th series of the season in the second half. Cesar Perdomo pitched well enough to keep the San Francisco Giants within striking distance, but a costly throwing error by Christian Koss in the 7th inning directly led to the go-ahead runs for the Minnesota Twins. With one more series to play in the regular season, many questions remain about how the San Francisco Giants will look next season, and who will be pitching for the club.

The Giants are using the final games of a lost season to find out who deserves to stick around in 2027, and several young players are getting their opportunity to prove themselves. We break down which of San Francisco's late-season additions have done enough to enter the offseason with a legitimate chance at a roster spot and which players still have something to show. Meanwhile, the Giants' pitching injury problems continue, with Blade Tidwell likely headed for Tommy John surgery — another significant blow to an organization that has already lost several young arms. Plus, we take a closer look at Br...

The San Francisco Giants were one hit away from taking the lead in the ninth inning, but the clutch hit they needed evaded them all game long as they fell to the Minnesota Twins 3-2 tonight at Oracle Park. Anthony Molina was charged with the loss but pitched well enough for a win, spinning six solid innings while allowing only two runs. Bo Davidson, who made his MLB debut last night, picked up another hit today in a big moment in the 8th inning, and the kid looks like he belongs at the big-league level.

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Bo Davidson has officially arrived for the San Francisco Giants. Davidson went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in his MLB debut, putting himself in some extremely rare company in Giants history. We break down what stood out from Davidson, the Giants’ win, the unfortunate injury to Blade Tidwell, and Marcelo Mayer’s debut.

Plus, the Giants will finish the 2026 season without Bryce Eldridge and Jung Hoo Lee. Eldridge has been placed on the 7-day concussion IL after entering concussion protocol, while Lee lands on the 10-day IL with a groin contusion. We look back...

It was an ugly weekend for the Giants as the Dodgers completed the sweep, but there were still a few developments worth watching. Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson delivered five scoreless innings against Los Angeles and continues to give San Francisco reasons to be excited about his future, while Jung Hoo Lee provided another bright spot. We also get into the very brief Philip Abner experience after a disastrous outing followed by his departure from the roster. Plus, the Giants finally made the move we've been discussing for weeks and shut Logan Webb down for the remainder of the season, ending anot...

The San Francisco Giants were in line for a victory when starting pitcher Matt Wilkinson exited after five innings of shutout ball, but the bullpen quickly surrendered the one-run lead and the would-be victory as they fell 3-1 in the final game of this three-game series at Chavez Ravine. Offensively, the San Francisco Giants never got anything going as they had just two hits in today's contest.
 

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The San Francisco Giants dropped yet another road series after falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, 10-4, at Chavez Ravine. Victor Bericoto showed off his power as he crushed a 425-foot home run and also added a double, both coming off Tarik Skubal. Yunior Marte got the start for the San Francisco Giants, laboring through 4.2 innings while surrendering six runs. The season continues to slowly circle the drain for the San Francisco Giants.

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The San Francisco Giants hung tough with the Los Angeles Dodgers for most of this one until Philip Abner surrendered four home runs in the 8th inning and doomed the black and orange to another blowout loss. Starting pitcher Cesar Perdomo was wild at times but overall effective in his 4.2 innings of work against one of the best lineups in baseball. Jung Hoo Lee swatted his 10th home run of the season in the loss, but how does he factor into the San Francisco Giants' future in the outfield? Plus, Logan Webb's season is over as he hits the...

The minor-league season is coming to an end, but several Giants prospects are making sure they finish it with some momentum. Jackson Flora impressed in his Double-A debut and Kaeden Kent continued to shine as Richmond's season came to an end, adding even more intrigue to a Giants farm system that has taken a major step forward. Plus, MLB Pipeline named Jonah Cox the Giants' breakout prospect of 2026, and his late-season opportunity in the majors is giving San Francisco a chance to find out how much of that success can translate to the next level. Finally, can the Giants...

Just how high is the ceiling for Bryce Eldridge? The Giants' young slugger is already putting himself in impressive company, and we break down what his early major-league production tells us about the type of hitter he could ultimately become. Plus, the Jung Hoo Lee debates are back as Giants fans continue evaluating exactly what San Francisco has in its center fielder and what expectations should look like moving forward. Finally, 2026 first-round pick Jackson Flora continues his rapid rise through the organization with a move to Double-A, putting one of the Giants' most important pitching prospects another step closer...

Rafael Devers continues to make the Giants' blockbuster trade look better and better, putting up numbers San Francisco hasn't seen since Barry Bonds while Kyle Harrison struggles and James Tibbs III remains outside the Top 100 prospect conversation. We revisit the deal and examine just how decisively it has swung toward Buster Posey and the Giants so far, while acknowledging there's still plenty of time for the prospects involved to change the equation. Plus, the San Jose Giants combine for a no-hitter behind Argenis Cayama, Ian Korn and Eric Nachtsheim, giving us three more young arms to know in an...

The San Francisco Giants picked up their first series win away from Oracle Park since the All-Star break with a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals today at Busch Stadium. Drew Gilbert was the hero for the San Francisco Giants, clubbing a pinch-hit two-run shot in the top of the 10th inning to put his team ahead. Anthony Molina bounced back after a lackluster outing in his last appearance, rolling through 5.2 scoreless innings while striking out six. The rubber-match win today is just the second such win for the San Francisco Giants since the All-Star break.

The San Francisco Giants finally ensured they would not see triple-digit losses in 2026, as they picked up their 63rd win of the season with a 10-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryce Eldridge got things started with his 17th home run of the season in the first inning to give the San Francisco Giants an early lead. Blade Tidwell had a few rocky moments early in his start, but was able to wiggle out of jams with minimal damage and finished the day with what was possibly his best start in a San Francisco Giants uniform.

Could Rafael Devers really be on the move again? Buster Olney floated Devers as a potential fit for the Yankees, while Paul Hembekides suggested a return to third base could make sense, so we break down whether there's actually a scenario where the Giants would consider trading their star slugger only a year after acquiring him. Plus, San Francisco's late-season roster barely resembles the team that opened the year, with only two players from the Opening Day roster in the latest starting lineup. Is all of this movement simply about evaluating players in a lost season, or are the...

The San Francisco Giants had a ton of opportunity to win today, but the team struggled at the plate in clutch situations and ultimately fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 today at Busch Stadium. Landen Roupp again struggled with his control and was inefficient through his 4.1 innings of work, but when he exited this game, there was still a 0 on the scoreboard for the St. Louis Cardinals. Reiver Sanmartin was unable to get out of the jam without letting a pair of inherited runners score, and the San Francisco Giants offense never delivered the key situational hit, going...

The Giants are officially shutting Rafael Devers down, with the star slugger set to undergo season-ending core muscle surgery, and that raises a bigger question with just 12 games remaining: should Logan Webb be next? We debate whether there's anything left to gain by continuing to run Webb out there after another massive workload, or whether San Francisco should protect its ace and turn the remaining innings over to younger arms. Plus, we profile Scott Bandura after his promotion to the big leagues and look at what Giants fans should actually want to see accomplished over the final 12 games of...

The San Francisco Giants found out this weekend that they are losing Rafael Devers for the rest of the season and, if that wasn't bad enough, the team was also swept in a three-game series by the San Diego Padres as they fell today 6-4. Logan Webb was not sharp today, as he was roughed up for six runs in just five innings of work. The rough start on the mound, combined with the San Francisco Giants' putrid .166 batting average with runners in scoring position today, makes the 6-4 loss seem like a minor miracle. 

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The Giants may be out of the race, but there's still plenty to play for down the stretch. We discuss San Francisco's opportunity to finish the season strong, play spoiler and continue building some positive momentum heading into 2027. Plus, 2026 first-round pick Jackson Flora is making an impressive first impression in pro ball, and we break down what has stood out from the young pitcher and how quickly he could climb through the Giants' system. Finally, the Giants are literally paying fans to come to Oracle Park as part of a unique ticket promotion, and we explain what's behind it...

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...