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POSSIBLE PIVOT: Giants could PIVOT to a Sandy Alcantara TRADE | Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees Feb 06, 2026

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With the free-agent pitching market drying up, could the Giants pivot to the trade market — and aim big? On today’s episode of Locked On Giants, we break down why San Francisco could shift its focus to a potential trade for Sandy Alcantara, what that would cost, and whether it aligns with the Giants’ current timeline. We also run through the 19 non-roster invitees heading to Spring Training, what that says about organizational depth, and how the Giants should be thinking about the closer role heading into camp. It’s a look at where the Giants still have flexibility — and where pressure is starting to mount.

0:00 Sandy Alcantara Trade?

11:27 Non-Roster Invitees

20:05 Who will be the closer?

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Locked On Giants podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Allen Stiles, a lifelong Giants fan, current radio host and digital creator that has covered the Giants for years, the Locked On Giants podcast provides your daily Giants fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Giants franchise, including game breakdowns and transactions in a data-driven way that’s rational but simple, passionate and accessible. Locked On Giants takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Giants locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Giants podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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ANOTHER NAME GONE: Framber Valdez to the Tigers | Giants DID do what the planned Feb 05, 2026

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Framber Valdez is off the board — and the Giants are left staring at another major offseason inflection point. On today’s episode of Locked On Giants, we react to Valdez landing in Detroit, what that says about the pitching market, and whether San Francisco is truly finished making moves. Are the Giants done, or is something still coming? We also dive into Keith Law’s latest thoughts on the Giants’ farm system beyond Bryce Eldridge, and what the broader prospect outlook tells us about the organization’s timeline. It’s a candid look at where the Giants stand right now — balancing patience, opportunity, and mounting pressure to act.

0:00 Framber Valdez Signed

10:56 Are the Giants Done?

20:46 Keith Law’s Giants Top Prospects

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THE FUTURE AT STAKE: Larry Baer SPEAKS on Giants AND Dodgers | How the Giants Handle Bryce Eldridge Feb 04, 2026

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Larry Baer weighs in on the Dodgers — and it opens the door to a much bigger conversation about where the Giants stand right now. We break down Baer’s comments, the widening gap in philosophy between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and whether the Giants are truly equipped to keep pace. Plus, Keith Law raises serious questions about Bryce Eldridge’s development path — should the Giants slow things down and start him in Triple-A, or is the organization mishandling its top prospect? We also dive into the growing mystery around the Giants’ coaching staff, why the lack of clarity is becoming hard to ignore, and what it all says about the direction of the franchise heading into the season.

0:00 Larry Baer Speaks

11:51 Bryce Eldridge in AAA?

19:21 Who is coaching the Giants?

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READING THE LEAGUE: Giants Miss Out on Brendan Donovan | Framber Valdez STILL a Possibility Feb 03, 2026

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The Giants came up short — again. San Francisco misses out on Brendan Donovan as the Mariners land him for a package that raises real questions about why the Giants couldn’t get a deal done. We break down what Seattle gave up, why the price tag feels manageable, and what this says about the Giants’ approach to the trade market right now. Plus, it’s official: Jung Hoo Lee is moving to right field, reshaping the outfield alignment. We also dive into the strange free-agent limbo around Framber Valdez, why it feels like the league may be sending a message, and why Ken Rosenthal still believes the Giants need to add to the rotation. Where does this leave the roster — and what’s the next move?

0:00 Giants miss out on Brendan Donovan

10:00 Jung Hoo Lee moves to RF

18:43 Framber Valdez Market

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BREAKING NEW ADDITION: Giants Sign Three-Time BATTING CHAMPION and Three-Time ALL-STAR Luis Arraez Feb 02, 2026

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The Giants made their move — and it wasn’t the one they kept hinting at. San Francisco signs Luis Arraez to a one-year, $12 million deal, adding one of baseball’s best pure contact hitters to the lineup. We break down what Arraez brings, how he fits into the projected lineup, and why this signing feels at odds with the organization’s repeated emphasis on defense and pitching. Using reporting from MLB Trade Rumors and Alex Pavlovic, we dig into why the Giants went this direction, what it says about their priorities, and what might come next — from Casey Schmitt’s role to the bigger contract picture. Is this a smart pivot… or another mixed signal?

0:00 Giants Sign Luis Arraez

11:45 What’s Next?

20:03 Casey Schmitt’s Role

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DOOR STILL OPEN: Giants Linked to Another Major Move | Dealing with Possible LAWSUIT Jan 29, 2026

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The Giants might not be done yet. Mark Feinsand lists San Francisco as one of the eight teams that could still have a major move up their sleeve — and the timing is getting interesting. We break down what that actually means, where the Giants are still active behind the scenes, and why trade talks for players like CJ Abrams and Brendan Donovan reveal how aggressive (or selective) this front office really is. Plus, a look at the latest Giants news, including a minor-league signing, an unexpected lawsuit storyline, and why the Giants’ pivot away from a difficult trade market could set up their next move. Is patience finally paying off — or is this just another waiting game?

0:00 Giants still could make a big move

11:19 Giants Facing Lawsuit

19:26 Still in on Donovan

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PRICE TOO HIGH: The Giants CHOOSE to Walk Away From CJ Abram's STEEP Trade Price Tag Jan 28, 2026

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The Giants didn’t just kick the tires — they went aggressive. New reporting reveals San Francisco pushed hard for Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, but Washington’s asking price was steep: five prospects, including top shortstop Josuar Gonzalez. We break down why the Giants ultimately walked away, what this tells us about how the front office values its farm system, and whether holding firm was the right call. Plus, a deeper conversation about the infield: should Casey Schmitt finally be given a real opportunity, and why Tyler Fitzgerald’s past evaluations matter more than fans might think. We also take a look at where the Giants’ prospects stack up nationally, with multiple names landing in ESPN’s Top 100. What’s the balance between going all-in and protecting the future — and did the Giants get it right?

0:00 CJ Abrams Missed Trade

12:17 Casey Schmitt Ceiling

18:30 ESPN’s Top 100 Prospects

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BREAKING: Giants SIGN Centerfielder Harrison Bader To Two-Year Deal Jan 26, 2026

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The Giants make another offseason move, signing Harrison Bader — but what does it actually tell us about their plan? We break down the Bader signing, how it fits with San Francisco’s emphasis on defense and versatility, and whether this move signals the next step or simply rounds out the roster. Plus, a look back at the Giants’ offseason decisions so far under Tony Vitello and the front office, including additions like Adrian Houser, Tyler Mahle, Sam Hentges, and Jason Foley. We also dive into Keith Law’s Top 100 prospects list and what it says about the Giants’ farm system, highlighted by Bryce Eldridge, Josuar Gonzalez, and Gavin Kilen. Where are the Giants headed — and is this roster starting to take real shape?

0:00 Giants Sign Harrison Bader

10:59 Giants Offseason So Far

20:48 The Athletic’s Top 100 Prospects

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WINDOW CLOSING: BEST Remaining Free Agents for the Giants | Possible TRADES | Parks Harber's RISE Jan 23, 2026

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With the offseason clock ticking, Grant Brisbee ranks the best remaining free-agent fits for the Giants — and it raises real questions about how much flexibility San Francisco still has to improve this roster. We break down Brisbee’s list, where the Giants can realistically upgrade, and how the market is shifting as big names come off the board. Plus, a full winter roundup including Max Scherzer’s unusual free-agency strategy, the massive MacKenzie Gore trade that reshapes expectations for pitching deals, and why the Rangers’ aggressive move matters for teams like the Giants. We also spotlight one of the organization’s fastest-rising prospects, Parks Harber, whose journey from non-drafted free agent to top third-base riser is turning heads across baseball. Where does this leave the Giants — and what’s still possible before spring training?

0:00 Best Remaining Free Agents for Giants

13:02 Winter Round Up

18:49 Parks Harber’s RISE

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ACE UP THEIR SLEEVE: Giants COULD Reignite Framber Valdez Talks | Bryce Eldridge Addresses RUMORS Jan 22, 2026

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Bryce Eldridge finally addressed the trade rumors — and his message to Giants fans was loud and clear. Speaking at Fan Fest, the Giants’ top power prospect said he wants to be in San Francisco for the long haul, pushing back on speculation that his name could be moved as the offseason drags on. We break down Eldridge’s candid comments, his wrist surgery recovery, and why what he played through last season actually raises his ceiling going forward. Plus, we zoom out to the bigger picture: are the Giants still willing to spend more, or are they approaching another wait-and-see stretch? With multiple Giants prospects landing in Baseball America’s Top 100, more names coming off the free-agent board, and major moves happening elsewhere — including Cody Bellinger returning to the Yankees and Freddy Peralta landing with the Mets — the contrast between patience and urgency has never felt sharper.

0:00 Bryce Eldridge on Trade Rumors

11:14 Pivot to Framber Valdez?

19:25 Winter Round Up

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