Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
1,343 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 282 ratingsLocked On Giants podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Ben Kaspick, a lifelong Giants fan and former RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score contributor, the Locked On Giants podcast provides your daily Giants fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Giants franchise, including game breakdowns and transactions in a data-driven way that’s rational but simple, passionate and accessible. Locked On Giants takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Giants locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Giants podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Gausman: "I could get traded and definitely see me re-signing here. I really like this team."
August 28, 2020 18:33 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' double-header losses to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. The Giants' seven-game winning streak was snapped in Game 1, and then they lost in Game 2 as well. Clayton Kershaw was dominant after his defense bailed him out in the first inning, and Logan Webb had a lot of bad luck in his outing, with several soft-hit balls finding holes. In Game 2, the Giants caught a break with Walker Buehler being pla...
Giants-Dodgers game postponed in protest; Kapler, Betts speak out
August 27, 2020 18:40 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about last night's postponement of the Giants-Dodgers game. The teams decided not to play in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake. Mookie Betts apparently was a big reason that the Dodgers decided not to play. Betts told his teammates that he wasn't going to play no matter what, and other Dodgers leaders like Clayton Kershaw said Betts' powerful message resonated with the team and they decided that the best way they could stand wi...
Solano's walk-off shot gives Giants seventh straight win
August 26, 2020 18:41 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the Giants' dramatic and exciting walk-off win against the Dodgers. Donovan Solano crushed a two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning that sealed the win for the Giants. Earlier in the game Brandon Belt hit a game-tying three-run home run in the bottom of the 1st, and he hit a game-tying solo shot in the bottom of the 9th against Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen. They also came back from a 10th-inning deficit. The Giants ...
Inbox: What will the Giants do at next week's trading deadline?
August 25, 2020 19:47 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick answers questions from fans about the San Francisco Giants' plans for the trading deadline, what they'll do with Mike Yastrzemski long term, Kapler's decision to use Trevor Gott in a one-run game on Monday, and much more. Most questions were understandably about the upcoming trading deadline, which is next Monday, August 31st. Just like last year, the Giants find themselves playing great and in playoff contention as the deadline approache...
Red-hot Giants win sixth straight, finish first half in playoff position
August 24, 2020 19:09 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the Giants' sweep of the Diamondbacks over the weekend. The Giants' win on Sunday was their sixth straight, and they are now just two games under .500 and in one of the eight National Leauge playoff positions. The postseason was expanded to 16 teams in this pandemic-shortened season, and the Giants may be poised to take advantage. Despite people writing them off from day one, the Giants have performed much better than most exp...
Joey Bart plays supporting role in debut as Giants' righty lineup pounds Angels again
August 21, 2020 18:40 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' 10-5 thumping of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Joey Bart's debut. Bart was a calming presence behind the plate, and he seemed to frame pitches well and made some nice blocks. He also collected his first major-league hit, a ringing double down the left field line that was hit 109.5 mph. It was the fastest extra-base hit for the Giants all season. As exciting as it was for Bart to make his debut,...
Giants promote top prospect Joey Bart, and he's in the starting lineup
August 20, 2020 19:10 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about Joey Bart being promoted to the Giants. Bart, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft, is considered by many to be the top prospect in the Giants' minor league system and one of the top 15 prospects in all of baseball. Many fans were hoping to see Bart earlier this season, but the wait is finally over. Bart, a catcher with prodigious power who also plays strong defense, is in the lineup tonight. He joins a group that has been...
Cahill, Yaz, vets propel Giants to much-needed win over Angels
August 19, 2020 18:48 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' much-needed win over the Angels on Tuesday afternoon. Coming into this game, the Giants had lost their last three games in which they had a 9th-inning lead. They blew a five-run 9th-inning lead on Friday, a three-run 9th-inning lead on Saturday, and a one-run 9th-inning lead on Monday. So the Giants hoped for a nice, easy win on Tuesday, and that's exactly what they got. Mike Yastrzemski hit a leadoff...
Deja vu all over again as Angels stun Giants in 9th
August 18, 2020 18:16 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' devastating loss to the Angels. Once again, the Giants had a 9th-inning lead. Once again, Gabe Kapler elected to use Trevor Gott. And once again, Gott gave up a big home run that stunned the Giants. It was the third straight game in which the Giants lost after having a lead in the 9th inning. On Friday they blew a five-run 9th-inning lead; on Saturday they blew a three-run 9th-inning lead; and yesterd...
Historic bullpen collapses overshadow strong performances by offense, starters
August 17, 2020 18:27 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' historic collapses on Friday and Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. On Friday, the Giants took a 7-2 lead into the 9th inning. Trevor Gott, who has become the team's closer over the season's first month, starting the inning. He got an out against the first batter he faced, Matt Chapman, but things quickly went down hill from there. After allowing a home run and a walk, Robbie Grossman hit a groun...
Inbox: Why haven't the Giants called up Joey Bart?
August 14, 2020 18:31 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick answers listeners' questions about the San Francisco Giants. The first question asked and answered is about Joey Bart, and why he hasn't been called up by Farhan Zaidi and the Giants. Ben discusses Zaidi's recent interview with the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea, in which Zaidi stated plainly that they do not think Bart is ready for the major leagues. When Zaidi was with the Dodgers, they were extremely deliberate with when they prom...
Evaluating the Giants at the season's 1/3 mark
August 13, 2020 18:50 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Houston, and discusses the team's performance to date as we reach the shortened season's 1/3 mark. Trevor Cahill made his Giants debut and his stuff was good, but he struggled with command in the second inning in which he walked three and threw a lot of pitches. It became a bullpen game, and Dereck Rodriguez made his season debut and pitched decently as w...
A night of redemption for Pence, Rogers, Kapler as Giants mount comeback vs. Astros
August 12, 2020 18:27 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' 7-6 road win in 10 innings against the Houston Astros. Hunter Pence hit a huge three-run home run in the 7th inning that brought the Giants to within one run, and the Giants scored a run in the 9th to tie the game. The game went extra innings, and the Giants scored a run under the new rules with a runner on second to start the inning. In the bottom of the frame, with a runner on second to start the in...
Despite sloppy defense, Donovan Solano has been one of baseball's best position players
August 11, 2020 18:58 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros on Monday night. Logan Webb was on the mound for the Giants, and he pitched much better than his final line would suggest. As has been a recurring theme this season, the Giants' defense collapsed in the third inning and cost Webb several runs that probably should not have scored. With one out and nobody on base, Jose Altuve hit a ground ball single that Donovan Solano pr...
Why Gabe Kapler was right to pull Kevin Gausman—but perhaps wrong to use Tyler Rogers
August 10, 2020 18:32 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick discusses the San Francisco Giants' weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in which the Giants lose two out of three. There was more controversy surrounding manager Gabe Kapler, as he made a couple of decisions regarding his starting pitchers that were heavily criticized in the media. On Sunday, Kapler elected to remove starting pitcher Kevin Gausman from the game in the 7th inning after he allowed a one-out single to Cody Bellin...
Mauricio Dubón's exuberance, athleticism is exactly what the Giants need
August 07, 2020 18:54 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' 6-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon. Tyler Anderson was on the mound for the Giants, opposed by Kyle Freeland on the other side, and both lefty starters pitched beautifully. In a game that was very uncharacteristic of Coors Field, the score was 0-0 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. Familiar critics questioned manager Gabe Kapler's decision to remove Anderson after five in...
Webb, Belt, bullpen boost Giants to victory over Rockies
August 06, 2020 17:43 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Logan Webb started for the Giants, and he pitched beautifully in five-plus innings. The game started off on a bad note, with Donovan Solano making a fielding error that would later come around to score. The Rockies took a 2-0 lead in the third inning, but the Giants answered in a big way in the top of the fourth. Mike Yastrzemski led off with a gro...
Gausman's great stuff not enough as Giants' bats go down quietly against Rockies
August 05, 2020 19:15 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' 5-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Starter Kevin Gausman had great stuff, routinely touching 97 mph, but the Giants' bats went quietly against Rockies starter German Marquez. The Giants committed three more errors in this game, including catcher Tyler Heineman's third catcher's interference of the season, and an errant pickoff attempt by Conner Menez. Both of those errors directly cont...
Giants blast three homers, but sloppy defense proves costly in loss to Rockies
August 04, 2020 18:29 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the Giants' disappointing 7-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Johnny Cueto was on the mound for the Giants, and he pitched well the first two times through the order. In the sixth inning, however, when he was facing the top of the Rockies lineup for the third time, he allowed a leadoff single to Charlie Blackmon and a two-run home run to Nolan Arenado. After the game, Cueto blamed the coaches in charge of defensi...
Series win against Rangers pushes Giants to .500 heading into road trip of doom
August 03, 2020 19:04 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBOn today's Locked On Giants Podcast, host Ben Kaspick discusses the San Francisco Giants' series win against the Texas Rangers over the weekend. The Giants pounded the Rangers on Friday with their right-handed lineup. Donovan Solano continued to stay hot, and Wilmer Flores hit a big three-run home run with two outs. Logan Webb had a bit of a shaky start, but the bullpen was almost perfect the rest of the way and the Giants won 9-2. On Saturday, the Giants got a great start out of Drew Smyly,...
Mike Yastrzemski has been baseball's best position player in 2020
July 31, 2020 19:44 - 22 minutes - 21 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the Giants' disappointing extra-innings loss to the Padres on Thursday. Mike Yastrzemski and Donovan Solano once again fueled a big comeback late in the game, but the Giants surrendered six runs in the top of the 10th inning and ultimately lost 12-7. Yastrzemski now leads all position players in fWAR, essentially meaning that he has been the most productive position player in baseball thus far in 2020. Donovan Solano, despite ...
Mike Yastrzemski, Donovan Solano bring magic back to Oracle Park in walk-off win
July 30, 2020 18:23 - 15 minutes - 14 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the Giants' thrilling 7-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Donovan Solano hit a three-run home run with two outs in the 8th inning that tied the game, and Mike Yastrzemski hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the 9th to walk off the Padres. In both at-bats, the pitcher had the platoon advantage. This was a big theme in this game, as manager Gabe Kapler elected not to go with his normal platoon-heavy lineup at a f...
Samardzija, lefty lineup predictably struggle
July 29, 2020 17:55 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about last night's 5-3 loss against the Padres. After there was some controversy about why Jeff Samardzija didn't appear in the opening series against the Dodgers, he finally made his season debut last night and it was easy to see why the Giants held him back. From the very first pitch, Samardzija lacked stuff and command, and eventually the Padres got the best of him. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a three-run, opposite-field home run earl...
Previewing the Giants' upcoming series with Javier Reyes of Locked On Padres
July 28, 2020 18:47 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks with Javier Reyes from Locked On Padres. The two discuss the teams' upcoming three-game series. The conversation is wide ranging, from MLB in general to the pitching matchups in the series. Ben discusses why the Giants are a confident team after splitting a tough four-game road series against the Dodgers to open the season, and Javier talks about how the Padres' pitching and a new lineup has propelled them to a 3-1 start. The two al...
Gritty Giants pitch, platoon their way to series split
July 27, 2020 17:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the Giants' unlikely series split against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. After losing the first two games by a combined score of 17-2, the Giants were looking like a team that was already unraveling. But against two lefty starters on Saturday and Sunday, the Giants were able to put out a more competitive lineup that was heavy on right-handed hitters. Despite all the criticism this team has taken from pundits and fans, the righty ...
Giants miss opportunities early, unravel late on Opening Day
July 24, 2020 18:02 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn today's Locked On Giants Podcast, host Ben Kaspick analyzes the San Francisco Giants' Opening Day loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants had a couple of big opportunities early in the game, including bases loaded no outs and a first and third no outs, and came away with just one run total. The Dodgers announced just hours before the game that expected starter Clayton Kershaw was being placed on the injured list, and the young flame thrower Dustin May would start in his place. The Gia...
Giants mailbag: How long before Joey Bart comes up?
July 23, 2020 19:03 - 18 minutes - 17 MBOn today's Locked On Giants Podcast, host Ben Kaspick answers questions from fans on Twitter. Among the questions answered, Ben talks about when the Giants may (or may not) call up top prospect Joey Bart. The team must wait until July 29 if they want to ensure that Bart won't gain a full year of service time in 2020, which could allow him to reach free agency after the 2025 season as opposed to the 2026 season. However, even if the Giants call up Bart on July 29 or later, if the 2020 season ...
Giants neutralize A's with pitching, platoons as Opening Day nears
July 22, 2020 18:23 - 22 minutesOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the Giants' exhibition win over the Oakland Athletics. It was the Giants' second straight victory over Oakland, and they played very well in both games. The Giants used nine pitchers for one inning apiece in both games, and almost everyone was sharp. On Tuesday, submarine pitcher Tyler Rogers started the game and overmatched the top of the A's lineup. The fact that the Giants used a so-called "opener" is probably a sign of thin...
Giants neutralize A's with pitching, platoons as Opening Day nears
July 22, 2020 18:23 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the Giants' exhibition win over the Oakland Athletics. It was the Giants' second straight victory over Oakland, and they played very well in both games. The Giants used nine pitchers for one inning apiece in both games, and almost everyone was sharp. On Tuesday, submarine pitcher Tyler Rogers started the game and overmatched the top of the A's lineup. The fact that the Giants used a so-called "opener" is probably a sign of thi...
Kapler, several Giants players kneel for national anthem
July 21, 2020 18:46 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBOn today's Locked On Giants Podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about yesterday's historic game for the San Francisco Giants. This game was significant enough already, being the Giants' first non-instrasquad game in a major league stadium since last September, but something else entirely ended up stealing the show. Manager Gabe Kapler, two staff members, and several Giants players, including their only African American player Jaylin Davis, knelt for the national anthem. Kapler became the first ...
Giants' depth, versatility will be tested if Belt, Longoria miss time
July 17, 2020 18:38 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick covers numerous topics, including Evan Longoria being diagnosed with a moderate oblique strain. All offseason, Ben has talked about how the Giants have better depth than in previous years, and it will be tested if Longoria and first baseman Brandon Belt, who's dealing with a heel issue, have to miss time to start the season. Behind Longoria and Belt on the depth chart at first and third base, the Giants have Wilmer Flores, Darin Ruf, Pabl...
Joey Bart should not start the season with the Giants
July 16, 2020 19:20 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about why Joey Bart should not be thrust into the major leagues to start the 2020 season. Bart's only played 22 games above A-ball, and questions remain about his hit tool and plate discipline. The Giants are not in a position to risk harming the development of their top prospects for short-term gains. And while they're not allowed to say it, service time absolutely should be a consideration. Players called up after just about a wee...
Hey Siri: Giants add former top prospect Jose Siri to player pool—and he may make the roster
July 15, 2020 18:08 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOn today's Locked On Giants Podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants adding former Reds top prospect Jose Siri to their 60-man player pool. Outfielder Billy Hamilton was expected to make the Giants' Opening Day roster as someone who could impact the game in the outfield and on the basepaths, but he has yet to report to Summer Camp and the season is just over a week away. Hamilton's status remains somewhat of a mystery, as the Giants have given no official updates. Enter...
Giants find themselves in catcher limbo with Buster Posey opting out and Joey Bart not quite ready
July 14, 2020 19:59 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWith Buster Posey opting out of the 2020 season and Joey Bart not quite ready for the majors, the Giants find themselves in catcher limbo. The current competition at the position—between Tyler Heineman, Rob Brantly, and Chadwick Tromp—is both strange and fascinating. Ben Kaspick breaks down the status of that competition, with quotes from Giants manager Gabe Kapler. Among the three, only Brantly has significant MLB experience, and it's limited experience at that. Heineman is an intriguing sw...
Buster Posey adopts premature twins, opts out of 2020 season
July 10, 2020 20:06 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBOn today's Locked On Giants podcast, Ben Kaspick discusses Buster Posey's announcement on Friday that he's opting out of the 2020 season. Posey and his wife finalized the adoption yesterday of two premature twins who need to be in the NICU for an extended period of time. Posey has said that the twins are doing great. For Posey, it was an easy decision for his family, but a tough one from a baseball standpoint. His absence is a huge loss for the San Francisco Giants, both from a leadership st...
Marco Luciano puts 40-homer potential on display as Giants top prospects arrive at Oracle Park
July 09, 2020 19:25 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOn today's episode of the Locked On Giants podcast, Ben Kaspick covers all the latest happening with the San Francisco Giants. Their workouts on Tuesday were cancelled due to delays with Covid-19 tests that were administered on Saturday. Thankfully, they received their test results in time to hold Wednesday workouts, and all tests came back negative, another huge plus. Marco Luciano hit a mammoth home run in a sim game that the Giants posted on social media, reminding fans of his huge 40-hom...
The Giants' 2020 schedule was released, and it's brutal
July 07, 2020 18:13 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Giants' schedule was released on Monday, and it's brutal. They play 10 of their first 20 games against the Dodgers and Astros on the road. Fourteen of their first 20 games are on the road. Although the Giants (and every team) plays each division opponent 10 times, those 10 games are not necessarily balanced. For example, of the 10 games the Giants play against the Dodgers, seven are on the road. Host Ben Kaspick also talks about how, based on PECOTA and other projection models, the Gian...
Inbox: How do Giants compare to division foes?
July 03, 2020 19:01 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Giants, host Ben Kaspick answers questions from fans on Twitter. How do the Giants compare to their NL West opponents? Are the Giants better than the Rockies and Padres? Ben also answers questions about how Giants pitchers will share the load in a 60-game season, how the back end of the bullpen will take shape. Also: Who's primed for a breakout season? Jaylin Davis' name sure comes up a lot with the front office. Will Buster Posey play most of the games at cat...
Giants have depth, platoonability to surprise in 60-game season
July 03, 2020 01:47 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSpring Training 2.0 is about to get underway. Players and coaches have descended upon their home parks, getting tested for Covid-19 over the past couple of days. Once those test results come in, players who test negative will be cleared to begin official workouts on Friday. The San Francisco Giants have done their best to make Oracle Park safe for players and staff to prepare for the upcoming 60-game season, which is set to begin on July 23. The Giants will use the concourses and the players...
Giants reveal 60-man player pool; 40-man roster crunch looms
June 30, 2020 19:19 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Giants released their 60-man player pool on Monday, and there were a few surprises. A handful of 40-man players were left off, indicating that those players could be at risk of being DFA'd to make room for the non-roster invitees who seem to be in good position to make an Opening Day roster. Pablo Sandoval, Billy Hamiltion, Trevor Cahill, and Yolmer Sánchez were all released then re-signed to minor league deals over the weekend. It was reported that all four were assured they would make ...
"F--k that guy. You can quote me on that." Farhan Zaidi denounces Scottsdale city council member
June 26, 2020 19:02 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBFarhan Zaidi had strong words for Scottsdale city council member Guy Phillips, who mocked George Floyd at an anti-mask rally. Among other things, Zaidi said "F--k that guy. You can quote me on that." These are strong words coming from someone with as much authority as Zaidi, who represents a team that has a huge financial and cultural influence in Scottsdale. Beyond Zaidi's comments, there are several new and relevant rules to digest for the upcoming 2020 season. Roster transactions were unf...
Could the Giants sign Yasiel Puig tomorrow?
June 25, 2020 19:09 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBA 60-game MLB season has been announced, with Spring Training 2.0 set to begin on July 1 and the season slated to start July 23 and 24. This comes as the United States has failed to gain control of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the United States and the world. Yesterday the US reported over 36,000 new cases, a new single-day record high for any country. Cases are surging in numerous states that are set to host baseball teams, and several players and staff have tested positi...
MLB poised to implement 60-game season
June 23, 2020 18:27 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAfter 88 grueling days, MLB and the MLBPA find themselves right back where they stared. Contentious and public negotiations dragged on, but the sides ultimately will move forward under the March agreement, which gave Commissioner Rob Manfred the right to implement a season without player approval with players receiving full pro-rated salaries. The lack of a new agreement probably means, among other things, no expanded postseason and no DH in 2021, but nevertheless the commissioner appears po...
Five players, three staff members test positive for Covid-19 at Phillies camp in Florida
June 19, 2020 19:14 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBFive players and three staff members have tested positive for Covid-19 at Phillies camp in Florida. Their facility has been shut down, and the club is reportedly awaiting 32 additional test results of others who may have been exposed. Additionally, a Blue Jays pitcher on the 40-man roster reportedly has exhibited Covid-19 symptoms after spending time with players in Phillies camp, and the club has shut down its facility, which is also in Florida. The outbreak comes against the backdrop of co...
Report: Rob Manfred, Tony Clark have "productive" meeting in Arizona
June 17, 2020 19:36 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBOne day after baseball appeared to be on the brink, the two leaders reportedly had a productive meeting in Arizona. Rob Manfred and Tony Clark met today in Arizona, and it appears that they were able to find common ground. Also discussed on today's show is an enlightening piece written by Matt Swartz on MLB Trade Rumors about the reason the players should be fundamentally opposed to assuming the downside risk associated with lower ticket revenues; they don't see any of the upside risk associ...
Players "disgusted" after Rob Manfred breaks promise
June 16, 2020 18:58 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn the latest devastating development for Major League Baseball, five days after saying the season "unoquivically" would take place, Comissioner Rob Manfred said he's "not confident" it would happen. This comes after the MLBPA rejected the league's latest proposal to start the 2020 season, concluding that "It's time to get back to work. Tell us when and where." It looks as though they called the owners' bluff, because the commissioner acknowledged yesterday that he was not willing to unilate...
Giants select four pitchers, two infielders as MLB Draft concludes
June 12, 2020 18:54 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Giants added six prospects yesterday in rounds two through five of the five-round MLB Draft. Analyzing all six players, and looking at comments by Michael Holmes, the Giants' amateur scouting director. San Francisco selected third baseman Casey Schmitt with their second round pick, left-handed pitcher Nick Swiney and shortstop Jimmy Glowenke in Compensation Round B, left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison in the third round, right-handed pitcher R.J. Dabovich in round four, and right-handed pi...
Giants draft Patrick Bailey—another catcher—and people kind of freak out
June 11, 2020 19:05 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe Giants drafted switching-hitting catcher Patrick Bailey with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. Many fans and analysts questioned the pick, because the Giants already have a stud catching prospect in their system in Joey Bart (not to mention they still have Buster Posey on the Major League roster). But round one of the MLB draft is all about taking the best player available, and the Giants, led by President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi and Amateur Scouting Director Micha...
SPECIAL - Locked On's Black Lives Matter Roundtable - 8 Locked On Hosts discuss life as a black man in America
June 11, 2020 18:49 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn an eye-opening discussion, Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) Aaron Freeman (Locked on Falcons) Tony Wiggins (Locked On Jaguars) John Hickman (Locked On Texans) Chris Carter (Locked On Steelers) Keith Pompey (Locked On 76ers) Coty Davis (Locked On Texans) and Your Boy Q (Locked On Raiders) come together for a special Locked On Podcast Network Black Lives Matter Roundtable. These eight Locked On hosts share their first-hand experiences as black men in America. When was the first time they clo...
Breaking down Tyler Soderstrom, Cade Cavalli, other possible Giants first-round picks
June 09, 2020 19:32 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIt's anyone's guess what the Giants will do with the 13th overall selection in round one of tomorrow night's MLB Draft. Experts have linked the Giants to high school catcher/third baseman Tyler Soderstrom, Oklahoma right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli, as well as other wild card amateur prospects. On today's show, host Ben Kaspick analyzes the scouting reports on all the names connected to the Giants, and talks about how the draft is shaping up as a whole for San Francisco. The Giants farm syst...