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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Episodes
Looking Well Rounded, At Least for One Weekend
July 01, 2019 18:37 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBAnalyzing the three games over the weekend against the Diamondbacks. The starting pitching was phenomenal, Mark Melancon struggled once again, and several Giants hitters had big weekends at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Giants Finally Embracing Platoons; Should They Claim Hernán Pérez?
June 28, 2019 18:30 - 17 minutesDiscussing Tyler Beede's latest outing, why it's a good thing that the Giants are finally embracing platoons, and whether they should claim or trade for the recently DFA'd Hernán Pérez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants Finally Embracing Platoons; Should They Claim Hernán Pérez?
June 28, 2019 18:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBDiscussing Tyler Beede's latest outing, why it's a good thing that the Giants are finally embracing platoons, and whether they should claim or trade for the recently DFA'd Hernán Pérez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Samardzija's ERA Continues To Rise Just Like Peripherals Predicted
June 27, 2019 18:30 - 17 minutesBreaking down Jeff Samardzij'a rising ERA, and why it was easy to see coming. Pablo Sandoval's monster numbers against righties, another good game for Alex Dickerson, Mark Melancon's disappearing skillset, and the idea of a Vogt/Posey platoon are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samardzija's ERA Continues To Rise Just Like Peripherals Predicted
June 27, 2019 18:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBBreaking down Jeff Samardzij'a rising ERA, and why it was easy to see coming. Pablo Sandoval's monster numbers against righties, another good game for Alex Dickerson, Mark Melancon's disappearing skillset, and the idea of a Vogt/Posey platoon are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Zaidi Acquisitions Continue to Impress as Smith, Bumgarner Trade Rumors Swirl
June 26, 2019 18:36 - 19 minutesAnalyzing the Giants' inspiring 4-2 win over the Rockies. Alex Dickerson, Mike Yastrzemski, and Tyler Austin continued to inspire confidence, Madison Bumgarner struck out 11 (although he did allow another HR), and the bullpen shut it down again. Trade rumors involving Bumgarner and Smith are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zaidi Acquisitions Continue to Impress as Smith, Bumgarner Trade Rumors Swirl
June 26, 2019 18:36 - 17 minutes - 14 MBAnalyzing the Giants' inspiring 4-2 win over the Rockies. Alex Dickerson, Mike Yastrzemski, and Tyler Austin continued to inspire confidence, Madison Bumgarner struck out 11 (although he did allow another HR), and the bullpen shut it down again. Trade rumors involving Bumgarner and Smith are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Zaidi Acquisitions Lone Bright Spots in Otherwise Depressing Lineup
June 25, 2019 18:30 - 20 minutesMike Yastrzemski and Alex Dickerson provide intrigue every time they come up, but that can't be said about the veteran hitters Farhan Zaidi inherited. Analyzing how the Giants got to his point, and what they can do to come out of it. Also discussed is Drew Pomeranz's very strange outing amidst a very strange season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zaidi Acquisitions Lone Bright Spots in Otherwise Depressing Lineup
June 25, 2019 18:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBMike Yastrzemski and Alex Dickerson provide intrigue every time they come up, but that can't be said about the veteran hitters Farhan Zaidi inherited. Analyzing how the Giants got to his point, and what they can do to come out of it. Also discussed is Drew Pomeranz's very strange outing amidst a very strange season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Alex Dickerson Erupts in Arizona; Not Just "Some Rando"
June 24, 2019 18:41 - 19 minutesAnalyzing Alex Dickerson's huge weekend in Arizona, and why the Giants front office deserves patience and the benefit of the doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Dickerson Erupts in Arizona; Not Just "Some Rando"
June 24, 2019 18:41 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBAnalyzing Alex Dickerson's huge weekend in Arizona, and why the Giants front office deserves patience and the benefit of the doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - The Low Point of Madison Bumgarner's Career
June 21, 2019 18:38 - 18 minutesAnalyzing Madison Bumgarner's disastrous and emotional start, the spark provided by Mike Yastrzemski, and the Giants' 9th-inning comeback that was foiled in part by a controversial replay ruling in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Low Point of Madison Bumgarner's Career
June 21, 2019 18:38 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MBAnalyzing Madison Bumgarner's disastrous and emotional start, the spark provided by Mike Yastrzemski, and the Giants' 9th-inning comeback that was foiled in part by a controversial replay ruling in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Every Batter Is Mike Trout Against the Giants in the 1st
June 20, 2019 18:31 - 18 minutesAnalyzing Drew Pomeranz's latest stinker, why he was still a good signing, and the faint glimmer of hope provided by Tyler Austin and Mike Yastrzemski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every Batter Is Mike Trout Against the Giants in the 1st
June 20, 2019 18:31 - 16 minutes - 13.1 MBAnalyzing Drew Pomeranz's latest stinker, why he was still a good signing, and the faint glimmer of hope provided by Tyler Austin and Mike Yastrzemski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - On Using Openers Against LA and the Demise of Posey and Crawford
June 19, 2019 18:34 - 17 minutesAnalyzing Shaun Anderson's solid start (but rough first inning), and why the Giants should be using openers against the Dodgers. Also discussed is the disheartening demise of two franchise icons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Using Openers Against LA and the Demise of Posey and Crawford
June 19, 2019 18:34 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBAnalyzing Shaun Anderson's solid start (but rough first inning), and why the Giants should be using openers against the Dodgers. Also discussed is the disheartening demise of two franchise icons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Beede Impresses Again as Giants Beat LA
June 18, 2019 18:31 - 19 minutesAnalyzing Tyler Beede's strong start, his continuing walk/command issue, and the rest of the game notes from last night's 3-2 win over the Dodgers in LA. Also discussed is MLB Trade Rumors' Top 50 Trade Candidates list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beede Impresses Again as Giants Beat LA
June 18, 2019 18:31 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBAnalyzing Tyler Beede's strong start, his continuing walk/command issue, and the rest of the game notes from last night's 3-2 win over the Dodgers in LA. Also discussed is MLB Trade Rumors' Top 50 Trade Candidates list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - On Bumgarner's Slipping Trade Value and a Series Win at Home
June 17, 2019 18:32 - 16 minutesAnalyzing Drew Pomeranz's second consecutive strong start, Mike Yastrzemski's game-saving catch on Saturday, and Madison Bumgarner's slipping trade value. Mark Melancon and Jeff Samardzija are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Bumgarner's Slipping Trade Value and a Series Win at Home
June 17, 2019 18:32 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAnalyzing Drew Pomeranz's second consecutive strong start, Mike Yastrzemski's game-saving catch on Saturday, and Madison Bumgarner's slipping trade value. Mark Melancon and Jeff Samardzija are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Answering Questions About Trades, 2020 Managerial Candidates, and More!
June 14, 2019 18:54 - 19 minutesBen answers questions from listeners about trades, the next Giants manager, what to expect in 2020, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Answering Questions About Trades, 2020 Managerial Candidates, and More
June 14, 2019 18:54 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBBen answers questions from listeners about trades, the next Giants manager, what to expect in 2020, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shaun Anderson Continues To Impress
June 13, 2019 18:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBAnalyzing Shaun Anderson's strong start, as well as other relevant game notes from the Giants' 4-2 win over the Padres. Kevin Pillar showed that he can still play against lefties, and Mike Yastrezemski continued to scuffle. Alex Dickerson will probably join the team sooner rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Shaun Anderson Continues To Impress
June 13, 2019 18:30 - 16 minutesAnalyzing Shaun Anderson's strong start, as well as other relevant game notes from the Giants' 4-2 win over the Padres. Kevin Pillar showed that he can still play against lefties, and Mike Yastrezemski continued to scuffle. Alex Dickerson will probably join the team sooner rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Beede Flashes Dominance in Late Comeback Win
June 12, 2019 18:30 - 19 minutesTyler Beede retired 11 straight with seven strikeouts at one point, and the Giants came back late to beat the Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beede Flashes Dominance in Late Comeback Win
June 12, 2019 18:30 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBTyler Beede retired 11 straight with seven strikeouts at one point, and the Giants came back late to beat the Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - On the Alex Dickerson Trade and Madison Bumgarner's Trade Value
June 11, 2019 18:36 - 16 minutesAnalyzing the Alex Dickerson/Franklin Van Gurp trade, and why it was a worthwhile move for the Giants. A detailed analysis of Madison Bumgarner's trade value is also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the Alex Dickerson Trade and Madison Bumgarner's Trade Value
June 11, 2019 18:36 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBAnalyzing the Alex Dickerson/Franklin Van Gurp trade, and why it was a worthwhile move for the Giants. A detailed analysis of Madison Bumgarner's trade value is also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Pomeranz and Bumgarner Dazzle, but Bats Go Down Quietly vs. LA
June 10, 2019 18:31 - 17 minutesPomeranz rebounded and Bumgarner pitched with an edge, but the Giants lost two of three to LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pomeranz and Bumgarner Dazzle, but Bats Go Down Quietly vs. LA
June 10, 2019 18:31 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBPomeranz rebounded and Bumgarner pitched with an edge, but the Giants lost two of three to LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Anderson Battles Back But Bullpen Blows Late Lead
June 07, 2019 18:30 - 17 minutesAnalyzing the Giants' 7-3 loss to the Mets in the series finale. Shaun Anderson recovered from a brutal 1st inning to pitch into the 7th, but he probably stayed in one batter too long. The bullpen allowed his leadoff walk to score, and Mark Melancon imploded in the 8th. A struggling Giants outfielder who should be on thin ice is also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anderson Battles Back But Bullpen Blows Late Lead
June 07, 2019 18:30 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBAnalyzing the Giants' 7-3 loss to the Mets in the series finale. Shaun Anderson recovered from a brutal 1st inning to pitch into the 7th, but he probably stayed in one batter too long. The bullpen allowed his leadoff walk to score, and Mark Melancon imploded in the 8th. A struggling Giants outfielder who should be on thin ice is also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Beede Takes Step Backwards; Should Giants Claim Altherr Again?
June 06, 2019 18:30 - 17 minutesNews and notes from Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Mets. Tyler Beede's lack of command plagued him once again, and the Giants were shut down for nine innings by Jason Vargas. Also of note, Aaron Altherr is on waivers once again and the Giants should probably claim him. Meanwhile, Mac Williamson signed a minor league deal with the Mariners and was called up prior to last night's game, in which he homered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beede Takes Step Backwards; Should Giants Claim Altherr Again?
June 06, 2019 18:30 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBNews and notes from Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Mets. Tyler Beede's lack of command plagued him once again, and the Giants were shut down for nine innings by Jason Vargas. Also of note, Aaron Altherr is on waivers once again and the Giants should probably claim him. Meanwhile, Mac Williamson signed a minor league deal with the Mariners and was called up prior to last night's game, in which he homered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Emphatic Road Win is Bochy's 1,000th as Giants Manager
June 05, 2019 18:30 - 17 minutesBruce Bochy's 1,000th win as Giants manager was a memorable one. The Giants showed tremendous resilience as they downed the Mets 9-3 in extra innings. The game notes and Bochy's legacy are discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emphatic Road Win is Bochy's 1,000th as Giants Manager
June 05, 2019 18:30 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBBruce Bochy's 1,000th win as Giants manager was a memorable one. The Giants showed tremendous resilience as they downed the Mets 9-3 in extra innings. The game notes and Bochy's legacy are discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Giants Select Hunter Bishop and Logan Wyatt on Day 1 of MLB Draft
June 04, 2019 18:30 - 18 minutesA deep dive on Giants draftees Hunter Bishop, a physically impressive left-handed outfielder with tremendous power and speed, and Logan Wyatt, who has arguably the best plate discipline in the class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants Select Hunter Bishop and Logan Wyatt on Day 1 of MLB Draft
June 04, 2019 18:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBA deep dive on Giants draftees Hunter Bishop, a physically impressive left-handed outfielder with tremendous power and speed, and Logan Wyatt, who has arguably the best plate discipline in the class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - On a Series Win and Tonight's 10th Overall Pick
June 03, 2019 18:49 - 18 minutesAnalyzing the offensive explosion in Baltimore, Shaun Anderson and Jeff Samardzija's strong starts, and who the Giants will take 10th overall as the MLB Draft gets underway tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a Series Win and Tonight's 10th Overall Pick
June 03, 2019 18:49 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBAnalyzing the offensive explosion in Baltimore, Shaun Anderson and Jeff Samardzija's strong starts, and who the Giants will take 10th overall as the MLB Draft gets underway tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Has Tyler Beede Finally Arrived?
May 31, 2019 18:31 - 17 minutesAnalyzing Tyler Beede's breakthrough performance against the Miami Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Has Tyler Beede Finally Arrived?
May 31, 2019 18:31 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAnalyzing Tyler Beede's breakthrough performance against the Miami Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking Towards The Future After Another Loss To Miami
May 30, 2019 18:36 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Giants lost to the Marlins—again—and must now begin to look towards the future. Madison Bumgarner trade rumors are discussed in the second half of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Looking Towards The Future After Another Loss To Miami
May 30, 2019 18:36 - 17 minutesThe Giants lost to the Marlins—again—and must now begin to look towards the future. Madison Bumgarner trade rumors are discussed in the second half of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Saddled with Bad Contracts, Giants Might Be NL's Worst Team
May 29, 2019 18:30 - 21 minutesAfter a blowout loss to the lowly Marlins, the Giants' underperforming veterans must look in the mirror and get better or risk losing their jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saddled with Bad Contracts, Giants Might Be NL's Worst Team
May 29, 2019 18:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBAfter a blowout loss to the lowly Marlins, the Giants' underperforming veterans must look in the mirror and get better or risk losing their jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly as Season's 1/3 Mark Approaches
May 28, 2019 18:53 - 17 minutesAnalyzing the Giants' 2019 season thus far in terms of overall and individual performances by the position players and pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly as Season's 1/3 Mark Approaches
May 28, 2019 18:53 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAnalyzing the Giants' 2019 season thus far in terms of overall and individual performances by the position players and pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - Yastrzemski Debuts, Mac DFA'd as Giants Embarrassed at Home
May 27, 2019 18:32 - 20 minutesAnalyzing the Giants' ugly series against the Diamondbacks. Mac Williamson was DFA'd and Mike Yastrzemski debuted and collected three hits, but the Giants were outscored 34-8 in a demoralizing sweep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices