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.
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The Giants Should Use Openers
Amidst another series loss—this time to the Nationals—it's becoming clear that the Giants could benefit from starting games with their bullpen.
19 min
1127
On the Merits of xFIP as Samardzija, Bergen All...
Using last night's 9-6 loss to the Nationals to address the issues with ERA—and the merits of xFIP—in small samples.
18 min
1128
On a Home Run Barrage, Expected wOBA, Bart's In...
Analyzing 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.
20 min
1129
An Important Correction From Today's Show
An important correction of a prospect valuation error that was made on today's episode of Locked On Giants
4 min
1130
Realistic #SFGiants Trade Scenarios
A primer on how to think realistically about trades, as well as some specific trade possibilities for the 2019 San Francisco Giants.
19 min
1131
On an 18-Inning Epic, Sandoval vs. Longoria, an...
Breaking down the series win against the Rockies, whether Sandoval should start over Longoria, and a sparkling bullpen and anemic offense.
20 min
1132
Sharp Samardzija, Powerful Pillar, and Dazzling...
Breaking down Jeff Samardzija's stellar start, the continued offensive onslaught from Kevin Pillar, and the Giants' strong defense so far this season.
22 min
1133
Another Series Loss, and Lessons in Small Sampl...
Recapping the good, the bad, and the ugly from San Francisco's series loss to San Diego. Premature early-season statements are also revisited.
17 min
1134
Dangerous Against Lefties and a Successful Adju...
How 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.
18 min
1135
Locked On Giants - 04/09/2019 - Giants Acquire ...
Breaking down the Giants' acquisition of lefty killer Tyler Austin. The team's rough loss to the Padres is also discussed.
16 min
1136
Memorable Moments Despite Series Loss; New Stat...
Breaking 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.
21 min
1137
On the (Home) Opener and Myth of Pitching and D...
With 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.
16 min
1138
On a Slow Start and the Importance of Platoons
Discussing 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.
21 min
1139
On Diminished Velocity and Why WAR Matters
Ben 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 baseball decisions in 2019.
19 min
1140
Giants Acquire Kevin Pillar, Beat LA
Breaking down the Giants' acquisition of outfielder Kevin Pillar and the team's 4-2 road win over the Dodgers.
17 min
1141
Lessons from San Diego and Small Sample Sizes
Breaking down the Giants' season-opening series loss to the Padres, and taking a closer look at why small samples can be misleading in baseball.
18 min
1142
On Bumgarner and a Strange Decision
A closer look at Madison Bumgarner's unusual pitch selection on Opening Day, and Bruce Bochy's strange decision to pinch-hit for Connor Joe in the 7th inning.
19 min
1143
It's Opening Day!
Ben discusses key Giants storylines in 2019, and advocates for patience and trust in Farhan Zaidi and his process.
20 min
1144
On Connor Joe, Michael Reed, and Projecting the...
Ben discusses what the #SFGiants see in Connor Joe and Michael Reed, as well as what fans should make of the team's not-so-rosy projections.
15 min
1145
Roster Crunch Continues as MLB Suspends Larry Baer
Analyzing the Giants' trade of Chris Stratton, the suspension of Larry Baer, and what it all means for the #SFGiants with Opening Day fast approaching.
18 min
1146
What To Expect From Locked On Giants
Opinionated yet data-driven San Francisco Giants analysis, now on a daily basis.
16 min
1147
Introducing Locked On Giants!
An introduction to the new daily San Francisco Giants podcast hosted by local expert Ben Kaspick.
3 min