Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants

The Giants’ offseason messaging is getting harder to decipher. Tyler Rogers heads to Toronto on one of the richest reliever deals of the winter, while San Francisco continues to float between big-name rumors and cost-conscious reality. We break down why the Giants were priced out on Rogers, what that means for the bullpen, and why Brendan Donovan remains a real trade target with Seattle and San Francisco emerging as frontrunners. Plus, mixed signals on Cody Bellinger, conflicting comments from ownership and the front office, and why national voices like Ken Rosenthal are openly confused about the Giants’ plan. We also dive into a major philosophical shift: baserunning. After ranking among MLB’s worst on the basepaths in 2025, Buster Posey and the coaching staff are betting that instincts, coaching, and selective aggression can unlock hidden value — even without elite speed. Is this a smart inefficiency play… or another sign the Giants are threading the needle instead of pushing all-in?

The Giants continue to confuse the baseball world, and even Ken Rosenthal is calling out how unclear their plan is. On today’s show, we break down Rosenthal’s comments about why San Francisco isn’t spending at the top of the market—especially on pitching—despite already committing major dollars to Devers, Adames, and Chapman. We dive into why Bo Bichette and Brenden Donovan make so much sense as targets, how the messaging between Buster Posey and Tony Vitello seems out of sync, and what Posey’s latest comments on Bryce Eldridge really mean. Plus: the latest Winter Meetings rumblings, the Giants’ interest in Freddy Peralta, potential matches with the Cardinals and Cubs, and the ongoing search for pitching help as Robert Murray reports San Francisco is still waiting for the right move. We close by asking the big question everyone’s dancing around: What are the real chances this Giants team can contend for a World Series in 2026—or is this a wait-and-see year?

Buster Posey finally opened up on Giants Talk, and his comments about Bryce Eldridge, the organizational hitting philosophy, and the club’s approach to trades sent a clear message: the Giants are listening… but they aren’t eager to move their prized young star. Posey called Eldridge a potential 10–15 year impact bat and emphasized the organization’s belief in contact skills that can grow into power — a philosophy that now shapes everything from trade talks to player development. We also dig into the growing industry expectation that the Giants’ next major move might come via trade, not free agency. San Francisco is among the teams showing interest in Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, and multiple league insiders say the Giants are heavily involved in starter conversations — but not close to anything yet. Plus: A full winter meetings roundup, why Posey’s quotes matter more than people think, and how the Giants are positioning themselves for the next wave of roster decisions. 0:00: Buster Posey Speaks 8:50: Freddy Peralta Trade? 20:07 Not close on FAs #sfgiants #FirstListen #Giants #sanfranciscogiants #sanfrancisco #baseball #mlb #tennesseebaseball #tonyvitello #freeagency #mlbfreeagency #mlbtraderumors #japanesebaseball #kbo #junghoolee #jtrealmuto #kyleschwarber #kyletucker #codybellinger #mlbdraft Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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)

The Giants made a surprise move, trading for former first-round pick Daniel Susac, adding a high-upside catching prospect to a system that’s still searching for long-term answers behind the plate. We break down the scouting report, why the Giants targeted him, and whether this signals anything about the future of Patrick Bailey, Blake Sabol, or the overall catching depth chart. Plus — Buster Posey and Zack Minasian go out of their way to praise Casey Schmitt as the likely starter at second base, with both leaders highlighting his offensive strides, defensive versatility, and recovery from wrist surgery. Is Schmitt really locked into the job, or is this setting the stage for a spring training battle? We also take a closer look at what Susac’s addition means for the 2026 MLB Draft, especially now that the Giants have jumped into premium position to select an impact bat or frontline pitching talent. Roster moves, prospect breakdowns, and front office signals — everything you need from today’s Giants news cycle.

The Winter Meetings are delivering rumors by the minute — and the Giants are suddenly popping up everywhere. Scott Boras name-drops San Francisco as one of the clubs checking in on Cody Bellinger. The Giants jump up to the No. 4 draft pick. Edwin Díaz heads to the Dodgers. Kyle Schwarber? Staying in Philly. And the biggest twist — yet another former top prospect is gone, as Marco Luciano is claimed off waivers by the Pirates. Where exactly is this front office heading? Is there a master plan behind these aggressive roster decisions… or another offseason of mixed messaging? We break down the buzz, the potential fits, and whether the Giants can keep pace in a tightening NL West race. Plus — your reaction to the Giants moving on from Luciano… where did it all go wrong? Winter Meetings, rumor mill, and Giants drama — it’s all here.