Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On T...
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.
1076
Giants Finally Embracing Platoons; Should They ...
Although it didn't amount to much last night, the Giants are finally joining the modern age by embracing platoons.
15 min
1077
Samardzija's ERA Continues To Rise Just Like Pe...
Ignore fielding independent pitching metrics at your own risk.
15 min
1078
Zaidi Acquisitions Continue to Impress as Smith...
Madison Bumgarner struck out 11, but allowed his 12th HR in his last 10 starts. Meanwhile, Dickerson, Yaz, and Austin continue to impress.
17 min
1079
Zaidi Acquisitions Lone Bright Spots in Otherwi...
Mike Yastrzemski and Alex Dickerson provide intrigue every time they come up to bat, which can't be said about the veteran hitters Farhan Zaidi inherited.
18 min
1080
Alex Dickerson Erupts in Arizona; Not Just "Som...
Alex Dickerson was a savvy little pickup by Farhan Zaidi, and he showed us why in a big way this weekend.
17 min
1081
The Low Point of Madison Bumgarner's Career
Madison Bumgarner allowed six earned runs in 3.2 innings and was mocked and taunted as he walked off the mound.
16 min
1082
Every Batter Is Mike Trout Against the Giants i...
Drew Pomeranz looks toast after another meltdown, but he was still a solid signing. Meanwhile, Austin and Yaz hit opposite field homers.
16 min
1083
On Using Openers Against LA and the Demise of P...
The Dodgers are the perfect team to use openers against, so why aren't the Giants doing it?
15 min
1084
Beede Impresses Again as Giants Beat LA
Despite issuing a few too many walks, Tyler Beede held the Dodgers to one run in six strong innings and the Giants beat the Dodgers 3-2.
17 min
1085
On Bumgarner's Slipping Trade Value and a Serie...
Pomeranz had another strong start and Yastrzemski made a game-saving catch, but Madison Bumgarner was just okay once again as the Giants won two of three.
14 min
1086
Answering Questions About Trades, 2020 Manageri...
Ben answers questions from listeners about trades, the next Giants manager, what to expect in 2020, and more!
17 min
1087
Shaun Anderson Continues To Impress
Shaun Anderson delivered his best start yet, and the Giants beat the Padres 4-2.
14 min
1088
Beede Flashes Dominance in Late Comeback Win
Tyler Beede retired 11 straight with seven strikeouts at one point, and the Giants came back late to beat the Padres.
17 min
1089
On the Alex Dickerson Trade and Madison Bumgarn...
Alex Dickerson is exactly the type of player the Giants should be giving a look.
14 min
1090
Pomeranz and Bumgarner Dazzle, but Bats Go Down...
Pomeranz rebounded and Bumgarner pitched with an edge, but the Giants lost two of three to LA.
15 min
1091
Anderson Battles Back But Bullpen Blows Late Lead
Shaun Anderson battled back from a rough 1st inning, but probably stayed in for one batter too long.
15 min
1092
Beede Takes Step Backwards; Should Giants Claim...
Tyler Beede's lack of command plagued him once again, and the Giants were shut down by Jason Vargas.
15 min
1093
Emphatic Road Win is Bochy's 1,000th as Giants ...
Bruce Bochy's 1,000th win as Giants manager was a memorable one.
15 min
1094
Giants Select Hunter Bishop and Logan Wyatt on ...
A 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.
16 min
1095
On a Series Win and Tonight's 10th Overall Pick
Analyzing 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.
16 min
1096
Has Tyler Beede Finally Arrived?
Analyzing Tyler Beede's breakthrough performance against the Miami Marlins.
15 min
1097
Looking Towards The Future After Another Loss T...
The Giants lost to the Marlins—again—and must now begin to look towards the future.
15 min
1098
Saddled with Bad Contracts, Giants Might Be NL'...
After a blowout loss to the lowly Marlins, the Giants' underperforming veterans must look in the mirror and get better or risk losing their jobs.
19 min
1099
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly as Season's 1/3...
Analyzing the Giants' 2019 season thus far in terms of overall and individual performances by the position players and pitchers.
15 min
1100
Yastrzemski Debuts, Mac DFA'd as Giants Embarra...
Analyzing 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.
18 min