//podcastplus.net/feed/locked-on-giants-daily-podcast-on-the-san-francisco-giants~df3ee910 The best daily San Francisco Giants podcast. Whether the Giants are winning championships or retooling for another title run, Locked On Giants host Ben Kaspick, a lifelong Giants fan and former RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score contributor, breaks down every game, rumor, and transaction in a way that's data-driven and rational but also simple, passionate, and accessible to all. It's a new era of Giants baseball under Farhan Zaidi, Pete Putila and Bob Melvin, and the Locked On Giants podcast is an essential resource for every SF Giants fan who wants to be part of the journey. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:13:21 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN3075966897.mp3?updated=1703035593 The San Francisco Giants' new backup catcher has been one of the best hitters in baseball against left-handed pitching since 2019. Tom Murphy, who has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $8.25M deal with the SF Giants with a club option for a third year, is a lefty masher who's a perfect complement to Giants primary catcher Patrick Bailey. Murphy's main issue has been staying on the field. But when he's been out there, he's been a forced to be reckoned with against southpaws.The ramifications are plentiful. First of all, the Giants' addition of Murphy—on a multiyear pact, no less—likely means it's the end of the line for Joey Bart with the SF Giants. Bart is importantly out of minor league options, meaning he can no longer be optioned without being exposed to waivers. The Giants' lack of faith in Bart has been evident for years, and their signing of Murphy seemingly seals his fate. Bart will likely be traded at some point before Opening Day. (He has little trade value, for what it's worth).Blake Sabol will a... Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:19:00 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN3075966897.mp3?updated=1703035593 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN6588290227.mp3?updated=1699412917 The release of MLB Trade Rumors' annual Top 50 Free Agents with Predictions is always a very exciting time of year. It's usually our first look at concrete contract predictions for the top free agents—this year headlined by an unprecedented talent in Shohei Ohtani—and it's also fun to look at which players are "linked" (by virtue of the three MLBTR writers making predictions) to the San Francisco Giants.The contract prediction for Ohtani is huge, but still likely a lot less than many people would expect. The reasoning is discussed on the show, and MLBTR seems to have done a pretty good job nailing down what Ohtani's value might be. Whether or not the Giants can and will go to that level to land arguably the game's best player remains to be seen.Cody Bellinger, shockingly, is listed as the next-best free agent and is predicted to land a massive 12-year contract. That seems scary after the two miserable seasons he had in LA in 2021 and 2022. Here's the kicker: two of the three authors predicted the Giants w... Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:58:00 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN6588290227.mp3?updated=1699412917 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN2687626028.mp3?updated=1699412120 It was a big day in baseball as option and qualifying decisions were due, and it was the official start of full free agency. For the San Francisco Giants, on account of them giving out so many short-term deals with options in recent seasons, were among the most interesting teams to watch today. When all and said and done, the final tally was that Michael Conforto opted to return for one year and $18M, Sean Manaea opted out of 1/$12.5M, Ross Stripling opted to return for 1/$12.5M, and the Giants decided to bring back Alex Cobb for $10M in lieu of a $2M buyout.The most borderline and potentially consequential decision was Conforto's. At $18M, it's a hefty price to pay given the very pedestrian season he just had. The SF Giants have also expressed interest in improving their outfield, which becomes all the more difficult with Conforto, Mitch Haniger, Mike Yastrzemski, Austin Slater, Luis Matos, Tyler Fitzgerald, and others all in the mix going into 2023.Manaea's decision to opt out may have surprised some, but i... Tue, 07 Nov 2023 02:24:00 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN2687626028.mp3?updated=1699412120 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN8864144751.mp3?updated=1699076050 Shohei Ohtani is perhaps the greatest free agent of all time, and the San Francisco Giants figure to be in the mix for his services. The Giants have been big-game hunting for years, consistently coming up empty. So are there other offseason permutations the SF Giants can muster that will be sufficient?Other questions asked and answered on today's mailbag edition of Locked On Giants:If the Giants somehow, someway sign Ohtani, how much money will they have left to spend on other pieces? They are not just one piece away from contending even if that piece is the best player in the world.Would an offseason where the Giants walk away with Jordan Montgomery and Jung-hoo Lee/Matt chapman be a success? Or do they have to sign one of the top two free agents? Or trade for Juan Soto?If the Giants walked away with Blake Snell and Matt Chapman would you consider it a success or failure of an offseason?Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Cody Bellinger, and Sonny Gray seem like must-get targets. Do you agree?How do Bellinger's advanced sta... Sat, 04 Nov 2023 05:05:00 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN8864144751.mp3?updated=1699076050 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN6935393130.mp3?updated=1698987370 Another critical offseason for the San Francisco Giants has officially begun. The Texas Rangers are World Series champions, and now the Giants will get to work to turn their fortunes around. The SF Giants have made the playoffs only once in the last seven seasons, which is an unacceptable fate for a team of this market size and stature in the game. The Giants must significantly improve their roster this offseason, and they appear poised to at the very least make their best effort to do so.Free agency officially opened today, but free agents can only sign with the team they finished the year with for the first five days of free agency. This is unlikely to affect the Giants in a meaningful way, as free agents like Joc Pederson and Brandon Crawford are unlikely to return in 2024. Five days from now, not only can free agents sign with any team, but option decisions are due and qualifying offer decisions must be made by teams. We will know on Monday whether Michael Conforto ($18M), Sean Manaea ($12.5M), and Ross S... Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:50:29 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN6935393130.mp3?updated=1698987370 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN9623077216.mp3?updated=1698901193 Bruce Bochy is a World Series champion again. Bochy left the San Francisco Giants following the 2019 season, and came out of retirement a few years later and won his fourth ring in his first season with the Texas Rangers.What lessons can the Giants take away from Bochy and this Rangers team? There are multiple potential lessons, but not all have to do with the manager. In fact, most perhaps do not. But Bochy's legacy is undeniable and incredible.Finally, some details on the rift between new SF Giants manager Bob Melvin and Padres GM A.J. Preller come to light and are discussed. Billy Beane, who's worked closely with both Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and Melvin, thinks the two are perfect for each other in San Francisco.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts http://apple.co/3ycRK3U Spotify http://spoti.fi/3Bak0pN Google Play https://bit.ly/3D356mr Overcast https://bit.ly/3wqZsbg Megaphone https://bit.ly/3wGGcXDThe best dai... Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:54:50 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN9623077216.mp3?updated=1698901193 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN4152060216.mp3?updated=1624647895 On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks with Jason Burke from Locked On A's about the San Francisco Giants' weekend series against their Bay Area rivals. The duo discuss the Giants' fast start, the possibility of relocation for the A's, the the weekend's pitching matchups. Tonight it's Johnny Cueto (apparently an A's killer) against Sean Manaea, who's having a great season. Tomorrow it's Alex Wood against Frankie Montas, then on Sunday it's Sammy Long vs. Cole Irvin. Ben and Jason also talk about the Giants' improved bullpen.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. 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I see a lot of fans suggesting Gabe Kapler should give some of the struggling hitters like Yastrzemski or Mauricio Dubón a couple days rest as sort of a mental reset. What do you think of this strategy with hitters, or is it better to stay in nearly every day like those two players are now? Is there anything specific you see with Yastrzemski’s swing or approach at the plate that’s different from last year that might be leading to his continued struggles? Any bullpen guys that you think are on a short leash as in getting sent down? Do they have the bullpen depth they thought they did to start the season? I'm excited about Camilo Doval just based on his results and personality — but are there also specific quantitative reasons to be excited about him, like velocity... Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:22:39 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN4304021792.mp3 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN2363050094.mp3?updated=1619049419 On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick breaks down the last two games of the San Francisco Giants' 3-3 road trip through Miami and Philadelphia. The Giants got shaky starts by Logan Webb and Anthony DeSclafani in their latest two games, but the offense showed resilience and stormed back both times. In the first game, a six-run eighth inning propelled the Giants to victory. Buster Posey homered twice in the game, Alex Dickerson and Wilmer Flores each hit three-run homers in the inning, and Tommy La Stella hit a home run of his own.In the series finale, with the Giants going for a sweep, they fell behind early but then stormed back on a three-run home by Darin Ruf against his former team, and an Alex Dickerson single against a lefty. The Giants bullpen couldn't hold the lead, however, as Camilo Doval gave up a solo home run to Bryce Harper and Wandy Peralta allowed a run in the bottom of the ninth as the Phillies walked off the Giants. Donovan Solano injured his calf in the game and will likely h... Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:06:58 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN2363050094.mp3?updated=1619049419 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN2687646422.mp3?updated=1618945152 On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants' 2-0 win over the Phillies in Philadelphia. It was the 200th win in Gabe Kapler's managerial career, which had to feel extra sweet coming against the Phillies. The Giants' manager was fired by the Phillies and treated poorly by Phillies fans and media. He's now 200-200 as a manager, and the man the Phillies hired to replace him is just 36-40. Kapler was 161-163 as Phillies manager—a superior winning percentage. Kevin Gausman started for the Giants, and he delivered another six shutout innings. The Giants' starting staff continues to carry the team, and they're now second in all of baseball in earned run average. Brandon Belt delivered a key two-run home run that was the extent of the offense for the night. The bats still need to wake up, but the Giants' pitching has helped the team get off to a nice 10-6 start. Matt Wisler, Camilo Doval, and Wandy Peralta each notched a scoreless inning to complete the shutout and Kap... Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:55:58 +0000 https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/39A2A2/traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN2687646422.mp3?updated=1618945152