Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
1,343 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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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LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/19/2019 - The Giants Should Use Openers
April 19, 2019 04:44 - 21 minutesAmidst another series loss—this time to the Nationals—it's becoming clear that the Giants could benefit from starting games with their bullpen. All that and more on the latest edition of Locked On Giants! Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Should Use Openers
April 19, 2019 04:44 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAmidst another series loss—this time to the Nationals—it's becoming clear that the Giants could benefit from starting games with their bullpen. All that and more on the latest edition of Locked On Giants! Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/18/2019 - On the Merits of xFIP as Samardzija, Bergen Allow 4 HR
April 18, 2019 06:33 - 20 minutesUsing last night's 9-6 loss to the Nationals to address the issues with ERA—and the merits of xFIP—in small samples. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the Merits of xFIP as Samardzija, Bergen Allow 4 HR
April 18, 2019 06:33 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBUsing last night's 9-6 loss to the Nationals to address the issues with ERA—and the merits of xFIP—in small samples. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/17/2019 - On a Home Run Barrage, Expected wOBA, Bart's Injury, and More
April 17, 2019 19:07 - 22 minutesAnalyzing the Giants' win over the Nationals. The offense broke out, the defense remained strong, and a couple of pitchers showed off their skill of inducing weak contact. Joey Bart's injury and some big news about Oracle Park are also discussed. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a Home Run Barrage, Expected wOBA, Bart's Injury, and More
April 17, 2019 19:07 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBAnalyzing the Giants' win over the Nationals. The offense broke out, the defense remained strong, and a couple of pitchers showed off their skill of inducing weak contact. Joey Bart's injury and some big news about Oracle Park are also discussed. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Giants - 04/16/2019 - An Important Correction From Today's Show
April 16, 2019 20:34 - 5 minutesAn important correction of a prospect valuation error that was made on today's episode of Locked On Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Important Correction From Today's Show
April 16, 2019 20:34 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MBAn important correction of a prospect valuation error that was made on today's episode of Locked On Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/16/2019 - Realistic #SFGiants Trade Scenarios
April 16, 2019 19:21 - 21 minutesA primer on how to think realistically about trades, as well as some specific trade possibilities for the 2019 San Francisco Giants. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Realistic #SFGiants Trade Scenarios
April 16, 2019 19:21 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBA primer on how to think realistically about trades, as well as some specific trade possibilities for the 2019 San Francisco Giants. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/15/2019 - On an 18-Inning Epic, Sandoval vs. Longoria, and the Best Bullpen in MLB(?)
April 15, 2019 18:33 - 22 minutesBreaking down the series win against the Rockies, whether Sandoval should start over Longoria, and a sparkling bullpen and anemic offense. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On an 18-Inning Epic, Sandoval vs. Longoria, and the Best Bullpen in MLB(?)
April 15, 2019 18:33 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBBreaking down the series win against the Rockies, whether Sandoval should start over Longoria, and a sparkling bullpen and anemic offense. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/12/2019 - Sharp Samardzija, Powerful Pillar, and Dazzling Defense
April 12, 2019 19:03 - 24 minutesBreaking down Jeff Samardzija's stellar start, the continued offensive onslaught from Kevin Pillar, and the Giants' strong defense so far this season. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sharp Samardzija, Powerful Pillar, and Dazzling Defense
April 12, 2019 19:03 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBBreaking down Jeff Samardzija's stellar start, the continued offensive onslaught from Kevin Pillar, and the Giants' strong defense so far this season. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/11/2019 - Another Series Loss, and Lessons in Small Samples Pt. 2
April 11, 2019 19:22 - 19 minutesRecapping the good, the bad, and the ugly from San Francisco's series loss to San Diego. Premature early-season statements are also revisited. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Series Loss, and Lessons in Small Samples Pt. 2
April 11, 2019 19:22 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBRecapping the good, the bad, and the ugly from San Francisco's series loss to San Diego. Premature early-season statements are also revisited. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/10/2019 - Dangerous Against Lefties and a Successful Adjustment by Holland
April 10, 2019 18:23 - 20 minutesHow the additions of Kevin Pillar and Tyler Austin have made the Giants better against left-handed pitching. An adjustment by Derek Holland that has led to improved results is also discussed. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dangerous Against Lefties and a Successful Adjustment by Holland
April 10, 2019 18:23 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBHow the additions of Kevin Pillar and Tyler Austin have made the Giants better against left-handed pitching. An adjustment by Derek Holland that has led to improved results is also discussed. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Giants - 04/09/2019 - Giants Acquire Tyler Austin, Blow Big Lead
April 09, 2019 08:26 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBBreaking down the Giants' acquisition of lefty killer Tyler Austin. The team's rough loss to the Padres is also discussed. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Giants - 04/08/2019 - Memorable Moments Despite Series Loss; New Stats on New Scoreboard
April 08, 2019 17:37 - 23 minutesBreaking down the series loss to the Rays, which included a memorable Opening Day ovation and some innovate baseball by Tampa Bay. Ben also discusses the new stats on the new scoreboard, and why they are a bigger deal than people might think. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Memorable Moments Despite Series Loss; New Stats on New Scoreboard
April 08, 2019 17:37 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBBreaking down the series loss to the Rays, which included a memorable Opening Day ovation and some innovate baseball by Tampa Bay. Ben also discusses the new stats on the new scoreboard, and why they are a bigger deal than people might think. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the (Home) Opener and Myth of Pitching and Defense
April 05, 2019 18:03 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWith the innovate Rays in town for the home opener, Ben discusses the "opener" pitching strategy. He also examines whether the Giants' past success should really be attributed to pitching and defense. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/05/2019 - On the (Home) Opener and Myth of Pitching and Defense
April 05, 2019 18:03 - 18 minutesWith the innovate Rays in town for the home opener, Ben discusses the "opener" pitching strategy. He also examines whether the Giants' past success should really be attributed to pitching and defense. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/04/2019 - On a Slow Start and the Importance of Platoons
April 04, 2019 17:12 - 23 minutesDiscussing the Giants' sluggish early offense, the (over)performance of their starting staff, and why they must platoon more in order to stay afloat in the National League. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a Slow Start and the Importance of Platoons
April 04, 2019 17:12 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBDiscussing the Giants' sluggish early offense, the (over)performance of their starting staff, and why they must platoon more in order to stay afloat in the National League. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/03/2019 - On Diminished Velocity and Why WAR Matters
April 03, 2019 17:19 - 21 minutesBen looks closely at Madison Bumgarner's second start of the season and discusses why it's critical to think in terms of wins above replacement when analyzing modern baseball decisions. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Diminished Velocity and Why WAR Matters
April 03, 2019 17:19 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBBen looks closely at Madison Bumgarner's second start of the season and discusses why it's critical to think in terms of wins above replacement when analyzing modern baseball decisions. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis Link: https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/02/2019 - Giants Acquire Kevin Pillar, Beat LA
April 02, 2019 19:31 - 19 minutesBen discusses all the key points regarding Giants' acquisition of outfielder Kevin Pillar from the Toronto Blue Jays. He also talks about the team's 4-2 comeback win over the Dodgers. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants Acquire Kevin Pillar, Beat LA
April 02, 2019 19:31 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBBen discusses all the key points regarding Giants' acquisition of outfielder Kevin Pillar from the Toronto Blue Jays. He also talks about the team's 4-2 comeback win over the Dodgers. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 04/01/2019 - Lessons from San Diego and Small Sample Sizes
April 01, 2019 03:51 - 20 minutesBen discusses the key points from the Giants' last three games in San Diego, in which they pitched well (especially the bullpen) but struggled offensively. He also discusses why it's far too early to make definitive statements about specific players and the team as a whole. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lessons from San Diego and Small Sample Sizes
April 01, 2019 03:51 - 18 minutes - 17 MBBen discusses the key points from the Giants' last three games in San Diego, in which they pitched well (especially the bullpen) but struggled offensively. He also discusses why it's far too early to make definitive statements about specific players and the team as a whole. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Bumgarner and a Strange Decision
March 29, 2019 06:24 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBA close examination of how Madison Bumgarner used his pitches on Opening Day compared to how he's used them in the past. Despite an overall excellent start, are there still reasons to be concerned about Bumgarner's fastball? Also, a close examination of Bruce Bochy's curious decision let Gerardo Parra hit against a lefty instead of Connor Joe against a righty late in the game. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Lear...
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 03/29/2019 - On Bumgarner and a Strange Decision
March 29, 2019 06:24 - 21 minutesA close examination of how Madison Bumgarner used his pitches on Opening Day compared to how he's used them in the past. Despite an overall excellent start, are there still reasons to be concerned about Bumgarner's fastball? Also, a close examination of Bruce Bochy's curious decision let Gerardo Parra hit against a lefty instead of Connor Joe against a righty late in the game. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more...
LOCKED ON GIANTS - 03/28/2019 - It's Opening Day!
March 28, 2019 06:14 - 22 minutesSeveral key storylines are discussed, including that the team's primary focus will be to win in 2019. If winning isn't in the cards, however, there may be major trades, including a possible trade of Madison Bumgarner. Ben also analyzes the not-so-unlikely possibility that at least one of Farhan Zaidi's under-the-radar acquisitions will emerge and exceed expectations this season. Zaidi's rare combination of superior intellect and intense likability is examined. Music Credit: Released by Tasty ...
It's Opening Day!
March 28, 2019 06:14 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBSeveral key storylines are discussed, including that the team's primary focus will be to win in 2019. If winning isn't in the cards, however, there may be major trades, including a possible trade of Madison Bumgarner. Ben also analyzes the not-so-unlikely possibility that at least one of Farhan Zaidi's under-the-radar acquisitions will emerge and exceed expectations this season. Zaidi's rare combination of superior intellect and intense likability is examined. Music Credit: Released by Tas...
Locked On Giants - 03/27/2019 - On Connor Joe, Michael Reed, and Projecting the 2019 Giants
March 27, 2019 18:41 - 17 minutesA closer look at the reasons to be optimistic about Connor Joe and Michael Reed—both of whom will make the Giants' Opening Day roster despite being acquired within the last week. San Francisco's dismal 2019 projections are also discussed, including why it's important to look at them, but why it's also okay to file them away and just enjoy the season. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
On Connor Joe, Michael Reed, and Projecting the 2019 Giants
March 27, 2019 18:41 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBA closer look at the reasons to be optimistic about Connor Joe and Michael Reed—both of whom will make the Giants' Opening Day roster despite being acquired within the last week. San Francisco's dismal 2019 projections are also discussed, including why it's important to look at them, but why it's also okay to file them away and just enjoy the season. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choice...
Locked On Giants - 03/26/2019 - Roster Crunch Continues as MLB Suspends Larry Baer
March 26, 2019 19:00 - 20 minutesIn the second episode of the brand new Locked On Giants Baseball podcast, Ben Kaspick analyzes how the Giants' trade of Chris Stratton highlights key differences between the old front office and the new one, and how Larry Baer's suspension could affect Farhan Zaidi's autonomy. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roster Crunch Continues as MLB Suspends Larry Baer
March 26, 2019 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn the second episode of the brand new Locked On Giants Baseball podcast, Ben Kaspick analyzes how the Giants' trade of Chris Stratton highlights key differences between the old front office and the new one, and how Larry Baer's suspension could affect Farhan Zaidi's autonomy. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Giants - 03/25/2019 - What To Expect From Locked On Giants
March 25, 2019 22:08 - 18 minutesWith the 2019 season about to get underway, new Locked On Giants Baseball host Ben Kaspick discusses why the modern Giants need to be analyzed in a modern way. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What To Expect From Locked On Giants
March 25, 2019 22:08 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWith the 2019 season about to get underway, new Locked On Giants Baseball host Ben Kaspick discusses why the modern Giants need to be analyzed in a modern way. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2Ax_EIb1zks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing Locked On Giants (Baseball)!
March 23, 2019 21:45 - 4 minutesIntroducing Locked On Giants Baseball, a daily podcast that's part of the Locked On Podcast Network. The show will be hosted by Ben Kaspick, who founded the Giants baseball podcast CoveCast in 2015 and has contributed to the popular baseball statistics and analysis websites FanGraphs and Beyond the Box Score. Ben will bring modern, thoughtful, and data-driven analysis to Locked On Giants Baseball. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu.be/2A...
Introducing Locked On Giants!
March 23, 2019 21:45 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBIntroducing Locked On Giants Baseball, a daily podcast that's part of the Locked On Podcast Network. The show will be hosted by Ben Kaspick, who founded the Giants baseball podcast CoveCast in 2015 and has contributed to the popular baseball statistics and analysis websites FanGraphs and Beyond the Box Score. Ben will bring modern, thoughtful, and data-driven analysis to Locked On Giants Baseball. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis (https://youtu....