Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
Sports:Baseball
Blake Snell's San Francisco Giants debut didn't go as planned. Snell himself was not at his best, although his strikeout and walk rates were roughly in line with what Giants fans should expect. But Snell threw far too many pitches and only lasted three innings, while the Nationals' pesky offense, which has haunted the Giants in recent seasons, put hits and runs on the board. Blake Snell's Giants debut is discussed in detail with Locked On Giants POSTCAST host Erik Engle and Locked On Giants host Ben Kaspick.
Afterwards, the SF Giants' rough 4-7 start is discussed. The Giants' offense has been MLB's worst by wRC+ ever since their series in Los Angeles started about a week ago. On the season, the San Francisco Giants haven't really pitched or hit well. There are a few exceptions, such as Jordan Hicks, Ryan Walker, Michael Conforto, and some others, but all-in-all the Giants rank near the bottom in most pitching and hitting categories. It is a small sample but one the SF Giants should be able to fix against a team like the Nationals, but it hasn't worked out that way ... for years.
The Nationals have been a different team vs. the Giants than they have been vs. everyone else since the start of the 2022 season. Most notably, the Nats have better than a .350 average on balls in play vs. the Giants since 2022, whereas it's .291 vs. the rest of the league. As such, Washington has a 120 wRC+ vs. the Giants since '22 and a 91 wRC+ vs. every other team. It's an inexplicable trend that seems more fluky than anything. The beauty of baseball, especially early in the season, is that every day is a new opportunity to get back on track. The Giants could still win this series and come away feeling good if they can put together a couple of wins to close out this homestand.
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/3wGGcXD
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 contributor for RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score—breaks down every game, rumor, and transaction in a way that's data-driven and rational but also simple, passionate, and accessible to all.
Follow Ben Kaspick on X, where he’ll be sharing the latest news about the San Francisco Giants and talking with fans.
On X: https://x.com/BenKaspick
#SFGiants #FirstListen
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Policygenius
Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.Â
Â
Ibotta
Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONMLB when you download the app.Â
Â
PrizePicks
Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!
Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.
FanDuel
FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.
Â
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
SF Giants Win Series vs. MLB-Best Phillies Despite Loss in Finale
POSTCAST: Bullpen Triumphs Over Zack Wheeler as Giants Walk-Off Phillies
Resilient SF Giants Triumph, But LaMonte Wade Jr. Suffers Hamstring Injury
POSTCAST: Giants Offense Back On Track With Memorial Day Victory Over Phillies
POSTCAST: Mets Ninth Inning Rally Spoils Giants Sweep in New York
POSTCAST: Late-Game Magic Strikes Again as Giants Earn Another Comeback Win vs Mets
POSTCAST: Bailey Blast Gives Giants Another Comeback Win in Thriller vs Mets
SF Giants Sign Old Friend Drew Pomeranz to MLB Deal, Shoring Up Lefty Relief Corps
SF Giants Stun Pirates Again With Another Epic Comeback Win in Historically Wild Series
POSTCAST: Giants Turning into Comeback Kids with Another Late Rally to Beat Pirates
POSTCAST: Giants Battle for Extra Innings Comeback Victory vs Pirates
SF Giants Suffer Worst Loss of 2024, Blowing 4-Run 9th-Inning Lead
POSTCAST: Bullpen Blows Big Ninth Inning Lead as Giants Fall to Pirates 7-6
Should SF Giants' Luis Matos, Heliot Ramos, & Marco Luciano Stay in MLB For Good?
SF Giants' Luis Matos Named NL Player of the Week After Historic RBI Tear
POSTCAST: Giants Top Rockies to Earn First Series Sweep of Season
POSTCAST: Luis Matos Drives in Five Runs as Giants Snap Rockies Win Streak
Inbox: Are SF Giants' Injury Woes a Blessing in Disguise?
Logan Webb Shines: SF Giants Beat Dodgers to Avoid Sweep
POSTCAST: Giants Avoid Sweep on Strength of Logan Webb Six Scoreless Innings
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Halos in the infield ( an angels baseball podcast )
The 3 Old Reds Fans Podcast
Talkin’ Baseball (MLB Podcast)
Diggin Deep Podcast
Baseball Today