On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick discusses USA Today’s report that MLB has proposed implementing the universal DH again in 2021 in exchange for a 14-team playoff field. Ben breaks down why the league must reach a resolution soon, because teams and players need to know what to prepare for with the […]
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about MLB telling teams to expect spring training to start on time, and to expect a 162-game season. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the league is also advocating for a continuation of the rule changes implemented last year, including seven-inning double headers, the runner […]
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants signing left-handed pitcher Alex Wood to a one-year, $3M contract that includes up to an additional $3M in performance bonuses. Giants GM Scott Harris said last week on MLB Network Radio that the club was hopeful it would add a […]
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick answers questions from listeners about the San Francisco Giants. Among the questions asked and answered are: Andrew Benintendi would appear to be a perfect fit for the Giants present and future needs. Lots of talk about the Red Sox now listening to potential deals for him. […]
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about Giants General Manager Scott Harris saying on Tuesday that the club is targeting left-handed starters and hopes to add one in the coming weeks. This contradicts something Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi said a few weeks ago, that the club was not […]
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants’ trade of right-handed reliever Sam Coonrod to the Phillies in exchange for 2020 fourth-round draft pick Carson Ragsdale, a 6-foot-8 right-handed pitcher. Coonrod had become unpopular among Giants fans after he refused to kneel in a show of solidarity in […]
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the Mets’ acquisition of Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco from the Indians, and why, despite Lindor being a great player, trading for him at this point in time didn’t make sense for the Giants. Brandon Crawford is still on this team for one more […]
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about why bargain contracts help teams win, and why overpriced deals hold teams back. The San Francisco Giants of the late 2010s are a perfect illustration of how overpriced contracts can stop a team from being competitive, assuming ownership groups are not willing to spend […]
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick breaks down the San Francsico Giants’ signing of free-agent catcher Curt Casali to a one-year, $1.5M deal. Casali has been significantly above average against left-handed pitching in his major league career, and has been below-average against righties. He’s considered a likeable guy and a strong clubhouse […]
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about the San Francisco Giants’ New Year’s resolutions. While 2020 was a pretty terrible year for humanity and baseball as a whole, the Giants actually had a fairly encouraging season. Their offense was among the best in the game and they were in contention for […]