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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SF Giants' Path Forward: Zaidi on the Hunt for a New Manager & Plans to Amend 2023's Missteps
October 03, 2023 20:23 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBFirst things first, the San Francisco Giants need a new manager. So it was no surprise that when Farhan Zaidi met with the media on Tuesday morning that most questions centered around the SF Giants' managerial search. Would Zaidi be open to hiring a first-time manager? Or would he be looking for someone with more experience? Zaidi's main response was that he wants the next Giants manager to be a premier recruiter of talent. Which seems to suggest Kapler was not able to do that in a meaningfu...
Gabe Kapler Fired: SF Giants' Shocking Shake-Up
October 02, 2023 18:51 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBTalk about a bombshell. The San Francisco Giants fired manager Gabe Kapler on Friday afternoon after four seasons in San Francisco. Kapler was an unpopular choice for Giants manager from the start, and he never won over a large segment of the fanbase. These weren't his failed rosters, but nonetheless Kapler always seemed to lack the communication skills necessary to face the media twice daily and seemed to be somewhat of an absent presence in a reeling SF Giants clubhouse. Why does Giants p...
SF Giants’ Reality Check: Zaidi on 2023 Failures & Kapler’s Future
September 29, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBIn the immediate aftermath of what can only be described as an extremely disappointing 2023 season for the San Francisco Giants, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi made some very interesting comments in an interview with KNBR. Zaidi admitted that the Giants' roster was not athletic enough, and emphasized that the SF Giants' platoon-heavy approach may only work with a couple of studs anchoring the lineup. Zaidi also seemed to dodge a question about Gabe Kapler's future as Giants m...
SF Giants 2024: Contract Insights & Financial Forecasts
September 28, 2023 19:56 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBNo fan of the San Francisco Giants wants to be in offseason mode on September 28. But that is, sadly, the state of the Giants right now as they were eliminated from playoff contention two days ago. And so look forward we must, and it begins by taking inventory of which SF Giants players are reaching free agency. Among the headliners: Joc Pederson, Brandon Crawford, and Alex Wood. Next are the guaranteed commitments for the Giants. Michael Conforto ($18M) and Sean Manaea ($12.5M) are possibl...
SF Giants fall short again: 6 playoff misses in 7 seasons
September 27, 2023 19:53 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBFive years into the Farhan Zaidi era, San Francisco Giants fans want, expect, and deserve more. The Giants were officially eliminated from playoff contention with last night's loss to the Padres, something that's happened far too often since 2017 and under Zaidi. The SF Giants are a proud, storied franchise with a reputation for winning. However, they've done anything but outside of an anomaly 2021 season in which they won a miraculous 107 games. Giants players appear to have their minds el...
SF Giants ace Logan Webb unsatisfied despite CG win: "We’ve got to make some big changes in here"
September 26, 2023 20:16 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBEven though the San Francisco Giants are all but eliminated from playoff contention, last night's win over the Padres felt like it meant something. For one thing, the SF Giants and Padres entered the game tied in the standings. For another, it took a two-out, two-run hit from Michael Conforto to finally get the Giants on the board and overcome a 1-0 deficit. Finally, it meant something that SF Giants ace Logan Webb was absolutely dominant en route to his second complete game of the season. ...
Report: SF Giants’ Strategies Caused Reputational Damage in 2023
September 25, 2023 20:12 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBThe San Francisco Giants' season is all but over. Losing three of four in LA sealed the Giants' fate, even if they're not technically eliminated just yet. The 2023 Giants season certainly had its positives, but the negatives will stand out more. According to a report in The Athletic, the SF Giants may have damaged their reputation this year by quickly moving pitchers Sean Manaea, Ross Stripling, and Alex Wood to the bullpen after early struggles, and benching or platooning high-paid players ...
Historic Road Bumps for SF Giants, But Harrison, Luciano & Fitzgerald Shine Through
September 22, 2023 20:41 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBAt least we have Kyle Harrison. The San Francisco Giants' road incompetence reached historic proportions after dropping Thursday night's game in LA, but a trio of young Giants did provide a spark. Harrison was really good over 5.1 innings, allowing just two runs against an extremely potent Dodgers lineup. The quality of Harrison's stuff was good, and he was pitching through an illness. On the offensive side, Marco Luciano and Tyler Fitzgerald each drew a walk and had a hit. For Fitzgerald, ...
SF Giants Look Ahead: Marco Luciano Back in Action, Tyler Fitzgerald Onboard
September 21, 2023 19:50 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBThe San Francisco Giants' playoff hopes are almost certainly over. So it's not at all surprising that today, the SF Giants announced a flurry of future-oriented moves. The Giants recalled Marco Luciano and Tristan Beck from Triple-A. They selected the contract of Tyler Fitzgerald and added him to the MLB roster. Sean Hjelle was optioned. Brandon Crawford was placed on the IL with a right hamstring strain, and Paul DeJong was placed on unconditional release waivers. Hopefully the Giants give...
SF Giants' Mirage: Consecutive Losses to D-backs Put Season on the Brink
September 21, 2023 01:01 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBWhen all was said and done, the San Francisco Giants simply withered away amidst the Arizona heat. The D-backs plunged venom into the now nearly hopeless SF Giants, who could be as many as four games back with 10 games remaining after these two losses. Who's to blame for what went wrong for the Giants this year? It really starts all the way at the top and comes all the way down to the bottom. Ownership deserves blame. Farhan Zaidi and his staff deserve blame. The coaching staff. Gabe Kapler...
Desert Drama: SF Giants' Must-Win Arizona Series and the Help They're Banking On
September 19, 2023 20:33 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBThe San Francisco Giants' season is one the line tonight in Arizona. But before tonight's game gets underway, the Giants have a lot of scoreboard watching to do. Last night, the Reds and Phillies won and the Marlins lost, leaving the SF Giants with essentially no shot of catching Philadelphia, but still just two games out of a playoff spot. The remaining schedules for the Cubs, Reds, Marlins, and D-backs are discussed. Since the SF Giants find themselves two games back with three teams they...
SF Giants' playoff dreams darken after Denver debacle
September 18, 2023 20:05 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBWas losing three of four to the Rockies the San Francisco Giants' kiss of death? It very well may have been. The Giants were no-hit into the ninth inning of game one, but were still in position to win in the bottom of the ninth. Camilo Doval, however, allowed two runs to score and the SF Giants lost a heartbreaker. Then the Giants were swept in a doubleheader, before finally winning the finale. Even then, the Giants held a 9-0 lead in the middle innings but barely hung on to survive an 11-10...
SF Giants cling to wild card edge—with tiebreakers on their side
September 15, 2023 19:53 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MBThe NL wild card race is living up to its name. The San Francisco Giants find themselves in the thick of a wild race to the finish, and despite getting rained out yesterday, the Giants had a great day. The D-backs, Reds, and Marlins all lost, which pushed the SF Giants into a virtual tie for the third and final wild card spot. However, the Giants' winning percentage is slightly higher than the teams they're "tied" with (AZ and CIN have played two more games and are 1-1 in them). The Giants ...
SF Giants mailbag: One rose, one thorn from 2023 season—regardless of outcome
September 14, 2023 19:29 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MBThe San Francisco Giants' 2023 season has been a wild roller coaster ride. The Giants struggled at first, then became red hot, then became ice cold, and now, in the last six days, they've been hot again. With 16 SF Giants games remaining in the regular season, fans have questions: Daniel: Taking a more balanced question here, a rose and a thorn. What is your rose for the season, something positive to take away no matter what happens, and a negative thorn, again no matter what happens (even ...
SF Giants' stunning rally vs. Guardians: A critical shift in the playoff picture
September 14, 2023 00:02 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBJust when you're ready to count them out, the 2023 San Francisco Giants have a way of making you believe again. That was certainly the case today, as the Giants looked all but certain to lose as the innings ticked away with the SF Giants facing a large deficit. But down three in the eighth, J.D. Davis delivered perhaps his biggest hit as a Giant with a three-run homer that tied the game and set the Oracle Park crowd into a frenzy. So many players and managerial moves contributed to the SF G...
SF Giants continue playoff surge with another display of clutch resilience
September 12, 2023 19:35 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBThe San Francisco Giants' never-give-up attitude, echoing their 2021 107-win team's slogan, was on full display during their recent must-win games. Even after a hiccup from Brandon Crawford led to two runs, the Giants charged back immediately, and ultimately achieved victory with Blake Sabol and LaMonte Wade Jr. shining as the 10th-inning heroes. The playoff race remains tense: had the Giants won and Arizona lost, they'd be just 0.5 games behind. But with Arizona's clutch triumph, the Giant...
SF Giants back in playoff race after spirited sweep of Rockies
September 11, 2023 20:04 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBIn a season rife with unexpected turns, the San Francisco Giants may have caught fire at just the right moment. Their recent sweep over the Rockies has not just been a win on the scoreboard, but a beacon of hope for the playoffs. As momentum builds, fans and analysts alike will be following the Giants' final 19 games closely. One name gaining traction is rookie starter Keaton Winn. His Sunday performance, highlighted by nine strikeouts, raises questions: could this newcomer find a regular p...
Inbox: How many wins do the SF Giants need to make the playoffs?
September 08, 2023 20:54 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBThe San Francisco Giants' 2023 season is at a pivotal moment, igniting passionate queries about their trajectory. From decisions by Farhan Zaidi and Gabe Kapler to player performances, the SF Giants' every move is under the microscope. Doubts about coaching strategies and looming roster decisions are in the forefront. Fans are divided: can the Giants secure a playoff spot or will they fall short again? With so much at stake, loyal Giants supporters remain invested, hoping for a turnabout a...
Down & disgusted but not yet defeated: SF Giants' wild card hopes live on
September 07, 2023 19:51 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBThe San Francisco Giants are completely unwatchable right now. Despite holding a strong position just a week ago, the SF Giants found a way to almost completely squander it by going 0-6 after winning the first game of their seven-game road trip. Now the Giants find themselves on the outside looking in, 2.5 games out of a playoff spot (with three teams ahead of them that they must pass) with just 22 games remaining. None of the four teams in this melee for the final spot has particularly grea...
Only Wilmer Flores shines amidst SF Giants' 61-game hitting collapse
September 05, 2023 20:42 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBThe San Francisco Giants' offensive collapse since late June has been historic and profound. At about the midway point of the season, Giants position players were riding high. Players like J.D. Davis and LaMonte Wade Jr. looked deserving of being All-Stars. Joc Pederson was mashing as usual. Pretty much the whole position player mix was rolling—and then every came to a screeching halt. With the exception of Wilmer Flores, somewhat hilariously, the SF Giants' offense has been atrocious pretty...
SF Giants' profound offensive slump has officially threatened their season
September 04, 2023 21:55 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBThe San Francisco Giants' offense has been just awful. Awful! For about roughly the last 38% of the season. What's insane is that the SF Giants were one of the top offensive teams in MLB through their first 77 games, or 47.5% of the season. The Giants were, not that long ago, 14 games over .500. If they simply could've played .500 ball the rest of the way, they'd be sitting pretty. But it's hard to play .500 ball when you're last in AVG, OBP, and SLG (by 50 points!) for nearly 40% of the sea...
How the SF Giants are outperforming the star-studded Padres (Part 2 of 2)
September 01, 2023 19:42 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBPerhaps Locked On Padres host Javier Reyes was right. The San Francisco Giants outplayed the Padres in every way last night, and Reyes had said just the day before that the soul had been sucked out of the San Diego squad. The SF Giants entered last night's game with just 29 games remaining on their schedule, and clinging to a half-game lead over the NL's final wild card spot. With the emphatic 7-2 win, the Giants gained a half game on the idle D-backs to establish a one-game lead with 28 gam...
How the SF Giants are outperforming the star-studded Padres (Part 1 of 2)
August 31, 2023 20:31 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBThere are only 29 games remaining on the San Francisco Giants' schedule. That means that this four-game series the Giants are about to play against the star-studded Padres in San Diego accounts for 13.8% of their remaining schedule. In other words—every series, including this one, in huge from here on out. Locked On Padres host Javier Reyes joins the show and believes the Padres are toast, but they're still an extremely dangerous team and what the SF Giants cannot take lightly. What has mad...
Alex Cobb's dramatic near no-hitter: A game-changer for playoff-hopeful SF Giants?
August 30, 2023 19:55 - 31 minutes - 25 MBAlex Cobb certainly gave San Francisco Giants fans a thrill. Cobb was just one out away from no-hitting the Cincinnati Reds, but unfortunately he gave up a hit to Spencer Steer that spoiled the party. However, manager Gabe Kapler allowed Cobb to finish the game (with a pitch count of 130) and Cobb picked up a complete game for the SF Giants. While the no-hitter story line was certainly a blast, there were larger implications. First and foremost, the Giants needed a win and they got it. The ...
Kyle Harrison's ELECTRIC second start brightens SF Giants' future even more
August 29, 2023 20:25 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBHow's that for a first impression in front of the home crowd? San Francisco Giants 22-year-old lefty Kyle Harrison absolutely dominated the Cincinnati Reds in a pivotal game in front of a frenzied crowd at Oracle Park last night. Harrison struck out 11 batters in 6.1 innings, walking only two and allowing zero runs. His fastball was basically unhittable, even in the middle of the strike zone, and it's clear that it's a very special pitch. Harrison was also effective with his slider and his c...
Thairo Estrada's pregame message sparks SF Giants' fiery win over MLB-best Braves
August 28, 2023 20:34 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBThe San Francisco Giants desperately needed a spark. The Giants had already secured their seventh straight series loss with their first two losses to Atlanta, and were on the verge of being swept if they lost again on Sunday. Instead, in part because of a pregame team meeting led by Thairo Estrada, the SF Giants played one of their best and most complete games, on Sunday Night Baseball, and defeated the MLB-best Braves. Tristan Beck threw four perfect innings to begin his first MLB start, th...
SF Giants Mailbag: Which rookies will rise as cornerstones?
August 25, 2023 22:41 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBThe San Francisco Giants' 2023 season has largely been defined by an influx of young talent. Not all SF Giants rookies have performed all that well, so it can take some time to sort through which ones likely have staying power and which ones may not. Among the Giants' rookies to debut this year, Patrick Bailey has already established himself as one of the game's best catchers. Kyle Harrison just made his major league debut, and his stuff was so impressive that it's easy to see him anchoring ...
Paul DeJong's huge debut leads SF Giants to dramatic win over Phillies in a game with playoff vibes
August 24, 2023 20:03 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBEverybody exhale. The San Francisco Giants sure don't make things easy on themselves or their fans, and yesterday was certainly no exception. The Giants looked to be cruising their way to a nice getaway day win over the Phillies—until Giants closer Camilo Doval melted down for the second straight night. Walk, walk, homer and suddenly a 5-2 lead was erased before an out had been recorded. But the SF Giants held the line after that and fought hard to put up three runs in the 10th and held on f...
Kyle Harrison's electric SF Giants debut overshadowed by Camilo Doval's refusal to throw a slider
August 23, 2023 19:39 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBSan Francisco Giants top pitching prospect Kyle Harrison was as advertised in his MLB debut against the Phillies. Harrison showed why many scouts believe he has the potential to be a frontline starter for the Giants. His fastball was electric and overpowering. He pounded the zone with strikes. No, Harrison didn't have a perfect outing, but he showed very quickly that he is one of the SF Giants' best pitchers and someone who could be a major factor for years to come. But in the ninth inning,...
SF Giants sign Paul DeJong to MLB contract as Kyle Harrison is set for MLB debut
August 22, 2023 19:55 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MBPaul DeJong, you are the San Francisco Giants' starting shortstop. In perhaps the most logical and obvious move the Giants have made in years, the SF Giants have signed DeJong to a major league contract after he was recently DFA'd by the Blue Jays. The Jays traded for DeJong mere weeks ago, but he struggled so badly that they let him go. After clearing waivers, the Giants were able to sign DeJong for just a prorated portion of the MLB minimum salary (around $180,000). It's a very worthwhile ...
Kyle Harrison, SF Giants' best pitching prospect in more than a decade, to debut on Tuesday
August 21, 2023 20:49 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBKyle Harrison, you are a San Francisco Giant. Giants fans have waited a long time for this, but the wait is finally over. Harrison, who is considered to be among the best pitching prospects in all of baseball, and the top left-handed pitching prospect, will make his major league debut tomorrow for the SF Giants. And yes, he is going to start the game (as opposed to coming in after an opener). At least that's what the SF Giants are saying. Harrison's arrival is a big deal for a Giants team in...
On SF Giants owner Greg Johnson's depressing comments and the Donnie Ecker effect
August 18, 2023 20:10 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBAccording to Giants owner Greg Johnson, maybe don't get your hopes up about Shohei Ohtani signing with the SF Giants afterall. In an interview with the SF Chronicle, Johnson noted that they have the flexibility to add impact talent, but that it would come at the cost of being able to make other moves to fill out the roster. That is only true, by the way, if the team is unwilling to blow past the breakeven point—something that Johnson has made clear he is not inclined to do: "our goal is to b...
SF Giants follow up feel-good win with another disheartening loss
August 17, 2023 19:13 - 33 minutes - 27 MBThe San Francisco Giants followed up an energizing win with yet another lifeless loss. The Giants' offensive funk has been persistent and profound. Even when the SF Giants show signs of coming out of it, they have another game like yesterday in which they scored only one run—again. Some of the pitching hasn't been much better. Home run-allowing machine Ross Stripling continued to serve up taters like it was his job. Several of Farhan Zaidi's moves haven't panned out in recent years, starting...
SF Giants Triumph Over Rays: Meckler's First Hit & Kapler's Fiery Ejection Spark Win
August 16, 2023 19:33 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBThere's something about the City Connect jerseys. When the San Francisco Giants wear them, they win. The Giants picked up a rare feel-good win over the Rays on Tuesday, and just about everything went right. The SF Giants scored seven runs. They pitched a shutout. They hit two home runs. They even gained a game on most teams in the wild card race. SF Giants fans were even treated to a rare Gabe Kapler ejection. Kapler fought for Wade Meckler, who had several calls go against him in his first...
SF Giants add Wade Meckler to roster amidst historic offensive slump
August 15, 2023 19:35 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBAnother day, another dreadful result for the San Francisco Giants' offense. The Giants scored just two runs in a loss to the Rays as their historic offensive slump continued. Prior to the game, the SF Giants added Wade Meckler to the MLB roster, hoping he could provide a desperately needed spark. While he didn't do so last night, there are lots of reasons to be hopeful about the 2022 eighth rounder who dominated across three levels of the minor leagues this season. But it's getting to be cr...
Down to final out, Patrick Bailey rescues SF Giants with miraculous walk-off home run
August 14, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBAnyone else feeling nauseous? The San Francisco Giants took their fans on a roller coaster ride, one that was as nauseating as it was thrilling in the end. The Giants' offense continued its miserable funk as they were only able to muster one run through nine innings. But SF Giants ace Logan Webb was making it stand, carrying a shutout until two outs in the ninth. Webb allowed a two-out double, and was removed for Camilo Doval, who allowed the run to score on a freak play. But Patrick Bailey ...
SF Giants' offense has been the unluckiest in baseball—by far—for six-plus weeks
August 10, 2023 20:12 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBWe don't need to look at numbers to tell us that the San Francisco Giants' offense has been dreadful for weeks. But in this case, a look at the numbers is warranted. The Giants have a .272 wOBA since June 25, the worst mark in MLB by a lot. However, their expected wOBA, based on strikeouts, walks, and quality of contact, is much, much higher. Their xwOBA is .306, which is not great by any stretch. But it is, however, 34 points higher than their actual wOBA. And that 34-point gap is double th...
SF Giants' under-the-radar Wilmer Flores extension is paying huge dividends
August 09, 2023 19:05 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBWhere would the 2023 San Francisco Giants be without Wilmer Flores? For the last six weeks, Flores has essentially been the SF Giants' offense. The Giants' decision to extend Wilmer Flores for three years, $16.5M is looking like a stroke of genius. Flores is having a career year in his fourth season with the Giants, so much so that he's essentially already been worth the entirety of the contract. The third year of the deal is actually a $3.5M player option, but if Flores declines it, it beco...
SF Giants exorcise demons, gain some separation with six-run ninth
August 08, 2023 19:19 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBThis was looking like another difficult and frustrating loss. The San Francisco Giants gave away some runs with sloppy defense, only to storm back with a six-run ninth inning that felt like a therapy session for a struggling offense. It's no secret at this point that the Giants' bats have been in a major rut, but they broke out of it late in Anaheim. Wilmer Flores got things started for the SF Giants, and J.D. Davis continued a big night with a clutch walk. Patrick Bailey delivered a huge go...
SF Giants go winless in Oakland, fall to 4-12 vs. four of MLB's worst teams
August 07, 2023 19:37 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBThe San Francisco Giants have played some of their worst baseball against the worst teams in baseball. After going winless in Oakland over the weekend, the SF Giants fell to 4-12 vs. the A's, Royals, Nationals, and Tigers, four of MLB's worst teams. That of course means that the Giants are 57-39 vs. everyone else. Do the Giants play down to their opponents? Or is this kind of result simply random? It's probably more random, especially when we consider the fact that last year the 81-win Giant...
Inbox: How will SF Giants make room for Thairo Estrada, Mitch Haniger, Kyle Harrison, etc.?
August 04, 2023 19:28 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBFinally, that good old problem to have comes around for the San Francisco Giants. With Thairo Estrada, Mitch Haniger, Mike Yastrzemski, and John Brebbia likely to come off the IL this month (Estrada as soon as Saturday), the SF Giants must decide who comes off the 26-man roster. Additionally, players like top prospect Kyle Harrison may be added in the coming weeks as well, and he's not even on the 40-man. Isan Díaz, Casey Schmitt, Luis Matos, and AJ Pollock are the position players whose spo...
As lumber slumbers, SF Giants thriving on pitching and defense
August 03, 2023 23:30 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBThe San Francisco Giants' bats are ice cold. The Giants have been in a major offensive funk for over a month, but they've managed to do better than stay afloat. Perhaps no game represented how things have gone than Thursday's 1-0 win over the D-backs. The SF Giants got only one run and three baserunners, but they managed to win anyway. And once again, the Giants employed an unorthodox pitching strategy to do so. Scott Alexander got the "start" by going one inning, then Tristan Beck, who's be...
SF Giants' Patrick Bailey—whose pickoff ended last night's game—is a defensive star
August 02, 2023 19:14 - 28 minutes - 23 MBSan Francisco Giants fans have been clamoring for a star and for players to get attached to for a long time. Patrick Bailey may be both. Bailey is a game-changing defender, and we keep getting reminded of it pretty much every time he's behind home plate for the SF Giants. Patrick Bailey got two huge outs in the Giants' one-run win against the D-backs last night, throwing out the potential tying run trying to steal second in the eighth, and picking off the potential tying run to end the game ...
SF Giants acquire A.J. Pollock amidst lackluster MLB trade deadline
August 02, 2023 00:26 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWhat an absolute dud. And we're not just talking about the San Francisco Giants' trade deadline, in which their only move was acquiring A.J. Pollock, who's having a very disappointing season. The MLB trade deadline as a whole was very underwhelming, with only a few big-name or high-impact players getting dealt. Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander headlined the list of players moves, but neither deal's structure would have made sense for the SF Giants, as will be explained later. The Giants' a...
These are the SF Giants' biggest needs ahead of Tuesday's trading deadline
July 31, 2023 19:08 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBIf there was any doubt, the San Francisco Giants put those doubts to rest. With four wins in their last five games, the SF Giants have cemented themselves as clear buyers ahead of Tuesday's 3 PM PT trading deadline. The Giants have certainly shown their imperfections in recent weeks, but they're still only two games out of first place, they're the top wild card team in the NL, and they're 10 games over .500. So... what must the Giants accomplish by tomorrow's deadline? The San Francisco Gia...
Inbox: If SF Giants only trade for one player at the deadline, who is the best fit?
July 28, 2023 19:32 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBThe San Francisco Giants' biggest need is frontline starting pitching. As the Giants stand now, only Logan Webb and Alex Cobb are reliable arms in the starting rotation. Top prospect Kyle Harrison may become an option down the stretch, but Alex Wood, Anthony DeSclafani, Sean Manaea, and Ross Stripling have failed to seize slam-dunk starters' roles. Trade candidates include Dylan Cease, Blake Snell, Eduardo Rodriguez, Justin Verlander, Marcus Stroman, and Jordan Montgomery. All of those playe...
Marco Luciano debuts—and gets pinch hit for—in SF Giants' win vs. A's
July 27, 2023 19:28 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBSan Francisco Giants top prospect Marco Luciano made his long anticipated MLB debut last night. Luciano received a standing ovation prior to his first at-bat, and again after he flew out to the right field wall on the first pitch he saw. Luciano also made a few nice plays at shortstop for the Giants. But after only two plate appearances, leading off the seventh inning with a two-run lead, SF Giants manager Gabe Kapler elected to pinch hit for Luciano. While the move may have been correct sta...
Marco Luciano—MLB Pipeline's No. 15 overall prospect—promoted to San Francisco Giants
July 26, 2023 18:50 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBThe San Francisco Giants' offense has been absolutely atrocious in recent days. Over the last week, the SF Giants rank last in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Desperately in need of a spark, the Giants have promoted their top position player prospect, Marco Luciano, to the major leagues. Luciano is just 21 years old, and he joins Luis Matos as 21-year-olds on the roster. Luciano's bat has been red hot for a month and a half. Dating back to June 10, Luciano has ...
Reeling SF Giants still look like probable buyers one week before MLB trade deadline
July 25, 2023 19:37 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBThe San Francisco Giants look completely lost right now. They've lost a season-high six straight games, and perhaps most perplexing is that they did so following a seven-game winning streak. The Giants won their first five games coming out of the All-Star break, only to lose the last six on their season-high 11-game road trip. Still, the SF Giants return home seven games over .500 and tied for a wild card spot. The Giants' next six games before the Aug. 1 trade deadline will be critical, and...
SF Giants' trade deadline needs are clear following ugly sweep in D.C.
July 24, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBFollowing a brutally awful series in Washington D.C., the San Francisco Giants have serious work to do ahead of next Tuesday's trade deadline. The SF Giants' flaws have been on full display lately: it's clear that they need another good and reliable starter to pair with Logan Webb and Alex Cobb, but it's also clear that the Giants need to offload one or more of their struggling starters on guaranteed contracts. Anthony DeSclafani, Alex Wood, Ross Stripling, and Sean Manaea, in particular, ar...