Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

BIG CHANGES are underway for the San Francisco Giants! Hitting coach Hunter Mense is OUT after just one season, leaving Tony Vitello and Buster Posey with another major coaching decision heading into 2027. We break down Mense's departure for the Kansas City Royals, what went wrong with the Giants' offense and whether more coaching changes could be coming. Plus, Rafael Devers is a Silver Slugger finalist, Jhonny Level earns Prospect of the Year recognition from Baseball America, and Dalton Wentz continues to impress in the Arizona Fall League after earning a Fall Stars selection. Finally, Just Baseball projects catcher Ryan...

Is Buster Posey a FIRST-BALLOT Hall of Famer? Five years after announcing his retirement, the San Francisco Giants legend is preparing for his first appearance on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot in 2027. We're breaking down Posey's Cooperstown case, his three World Series championships and whether his accomplishments make him a first-ballot lock. Plus, MLB has ranked the 2026 rookie class based on long-term value, and we're examining which young players have the brightest futures. Finally, Giants prospect Dalton Wentz is making BIG moves after being selected for the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game! The 2026 16th-round pick has been...

Is it TIME TO MOVE ON from some familiar faces on the San Francisco Giants? With another critical offseason underway, we're examining whether Buster Posey should make virtually everyone on the roster available in trade discussions. Which players should be untouchable, and who could help San Francisco land the upgrades it desperately needs? Plus, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has released his top 50 MLB free agents, complete with contract projections, and we're breaking down the best potential fits for the Giants. Finally, MLB has introduced another major labor proposal, including a salary cap and payroll floor that wouldn't take effect until 2028...

The San Francisco Giants are in PERFECT POSITION to take advantage of what could be MLB's weakest free-agent class in a decade! With just eight players receiving qualifying offers, we break down why a thin market could actually work in Buster Posey's favor and how the Giants can approach trades, international signings and free agency differently this offseason. Plus, San Francisco has officially trimmed its roster back down to 40 players after a flurry of moves, including several departures through waivers. What do these decisions mean for the Giants' next wave of roster additions? Finally, we check in on the...

FRANTIC FREE AGENCY is underway as MLB's open market officially begins today! The San Francisco Giants have major decisions ahead as Buster Posey looks to reshape the roster for 2027. We break down the top free-agent options, potential fits in San Francisco and whether the Giants could get aggressive before a possible MLB lockout. Plus, the Giants are scrambling to clear 40-man roster spots, including trading Nate Furman to the Washington Nationals for pitching prospect Tony Neubeck. What do these early moves tell us about the organization's offseason plans? Finally, we examine MLB's biggest offseason storylines, the teams to watch...

The San Francisco Giants are already making moves as their offseason gets underway! Grant McCray is headed to the Seattle Mariners after being claimed off waivers, while Braxton Roxby, Jason Foley, Matt Gage and Osleivis Basabe are also among the players removed from San Francisco's 40-man roster. We break down these early decisions, why more roster changes could be coming and what they mean for the Giants' future. Plus, we're checking in on the Arizona Fall League, including Randy Rodríguez's comeback from Tommy John surgery and the development of the Giants' young prospects. Finally, we examine Tobey Schulman's 2026 G...

The San Francisco Giants have a MASSIVE offseason ahead, and Buster Posey needs to get his priorities straight! We're breaking down the Giants' offseason order of operations, including their biggest roster needs, potential free-agent additions, trade possibilities and how the looming MLB lockout could impact their plans. Plus, the Giants actually shared one surprising offensive strategy with the World Series teams in 2026: BUNTING! We examine San Francisco's increased emphasis on small ball and whether it's a winning formula moving forward. Finally, ESPN has released its way-too-early 2027 MLB Power Rankings, and the Giants are buried at No. 27. Is that a...

The San Francisco Giants are looking overseas for pitching help! With Japanese pitchers Hiromi Itoh and Kaima Taira expected to become available this offseason, reports indicate the Giants have scouted BOTH potential additions. We break down what each pitcher could bring to San Francisco and whether Buster Posey can finally help the organization make a major international signing. Plus, top Giants prospect Luis Hernández has reportedly changed representation, raising questions about what comes next for one of baseball's most exciting young talents. Finally, we're looking back 20 years to the Giants' hiring of Bruce Bochy and how that decision h...

Could a FREE AGENT FRENZY be coming before MLB's potential lockout? The San Francisco Giants have major offseason decisions ahead, and Buster Posey is already outlining a new approach to pitching, emphasizing the need for more electric stuff on the mound. We break down what that philosophy means for the Giants' rotation and bullpen before examining Jim Bowden's top 40 free agents and potential San Francisco fits, including Brandon Lowe, Clay Holmes, Kaima Taira, Shota Imanaga and Hiromi Itoh. Plus, with uncertainty surrounding the next collective bargaining agreement, could teams rush to make major moves before the current deal expires...

The San Francisco Giants have one of the most exciting teenage prospects in baseball! MLB Pipeline ranks 17-year-old Luis Hernández as the BEST prospect his age in the league, giving Giants fans another reason to be excited about the organization's future. We break down what makes Hernández special, take a look at the Giants' top performer from the 2026 MLB Draft and discuss how the team's next wave of young talent is developing. Plus, with the World Series approaching, we make our championship picks and break down which team has the edge.

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What can the San Francisco Giants learn from the success of organizations like the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays? We're examining how teams build sustainable winners through analytics, player development and smart roster construction, and whether the Giants are investing in the right areas to compete. Plus, we take a closer look at San Francisco's approach to analytics and the role it plays in the organization's future under Buster Posey. Finally, could the Giants be laying the groundwork for another championship era? We discuss the comparisons to the franchise's previous dynasty and what needs to happen for San...

Steven Kwan trade speculation is BACK, and the San Francisco Giants could have another opportunity to pursue the four-time Gold Glove winner! With the Cleveland Guardians eliminated from the postseason and Kwan approaching his final year before free agency, we break down why a trade could be back on the table, what it might cost the Giants and whether he's the right fit for their outfield. Plus, are the Giants investing enough in analytics compared to successful organizations like the Brewers, Rays and Guardians? We examine how front-office resources could influence player development and winning. Finally, we look at...

The San Francisco Giants may have found their breakout player of 2026 in Jonah Cox! After a remarkable rise through the organization and his MLB debut, we're looking at what made Cox one of the Giants' biggest surprises and what his future could look like in 2027. Plus, the Giants were shut out of the Gold Glove finalists, but did any players come close to earning recognition? We examine San Francisco's defensive performances and potential future Gold Glovers. Finally, we break down Jesús Rodríguez's role heading into 2027 and where he fits into the Giants' plans behind the plate.

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Just how bad were the San Francisco Giants in 2026? We're breaking down where they ranked across MLB offensively and on the mound, including 23rd in OPS, 23rd in ERA, 27th in pitching strikeouts and 29th in saves. With disappointing results throughout the roster, should the Giants consider changes to their coaching staff? We examine the work of pitching coach Justin Meccage and hitting coach Hunter Mense and discuss whether the organization's struggles are about talent, development or coaching. Plus, we check in on the Arizona Fall League and the Giants prospects looking to build momentum heading into 2027.

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The Dodgers LOSE, and we're looking at what their postseason exit means for the rest of baseball, including the Giants. Could Los Angeles pursue Tarik Skubal in free agency, or will uncertainty surrounding MLB's next collective bargaining agreement make a massive contract too risky? We compare payrolls around the league and examine whether spending big actually translates to winning. Plus, it's time for the Giants to address their unsettled catching situation, with Daniel Susac and Drew Cavanaugh competing for roles in 2027. Finally, we highlight three Giants prospects who could make an impact next season: Jackson Flora, Parks Harber and...

Randy Rodríguez is BACK! The Giants' All-Star reliever has returned to the mound following Tommy John surgery, delivering an encouraging performance in the Arizona Fall League. We break down what his recovery could mean for San Francisco's bullpen in 2027 and explore an even bigger possibility: could the Giants realistically trade for Padres superstar closer Mason Miller? Plus, MLB has announced its Gold Glove finalists, giving us an opportunity to examine the Giants' defensive future and which young players could eventually compete for the award.

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11:58 Mason Miller trade?
22:15 Future Gold Glovers?

Do the San Francisco Giants have a player development problem? After a disastrous 97-loss season, we're examining whether the organization's struggles go beyond roster construction and what Buster Posey needs to address heading into 2027. Plus, could free-agent outfielder Trent Grisham be a fit in San Francisco? We break down his potential value, the Giants' outfield needs and whether he would be worth pursuing after a disappointing season with the Yankees. Finally, we discuss Jeff Passan's latest comments on MLB's collective bargaining negotiations and what a potential lockout could mean for the Giants' offseason plans.

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The Giants desperately need pitching help this offseason, and several intriguing names could be available, including former San Francisco ace Kevin Gausman. We break down five potential pitching targets for Buster Posey and whether the Giants should pursue a major addition to their rotation or bullpen. Plus, could Casey Schmitt be on the move? We examine the argument for trading the versatile infielder to address other roster needs and whether the Giants risk repeating the mistake they made with Adam Duvall. Finally, we make our World Series picks and discuss which remaining contenders have the best chance to win...

Mike Krukow isn't holding back when it comes to Willy Adames. The longtime Giants broadcaster delivered some harsh criticism of San Francisco's shortstop, questioning his defensive fundamentals, mental mistakes, leadership and place in the batting order following a disappointing 2026 season. We break down Krukow's comments and whether Adames can bounce back in 2027. Plus, MLB insider Robert Murray ranks the top free agents available this offseason, giving us a chance to examine potential targets for Buster Posey and the Giants. Finally, we revisit San Francisco's crowded infield and discuss whether any of the younger players did enough to earn a...

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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11:53 Final top 100 prospects<...

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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