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UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATION: The TRUTH About Logan Webb’s FUTURE with the Giants Dec 26, 2025

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What’s the uncomfortable truth about Logan Webb — and are the Giants heading toward a decision fans don’t want to hear? In today’s episode, we dive into Logan Webb’s contract timeline, his looming free agency after the 2028 season, and why the Giants’ long-standing reluctance to pay aging starting pitchers could put them on a collision course with their ace. We break down a thought-provoking argument from McCovey Chronicles on whether the Giants would be better off trading Webb before free agency rather than settling for a qualifying offer — especially with uncertainty around the next CBA. Plus, we discuss what Webb himself might want after years with the organization and limited postseason success, how Buster Posey and Zack Minasian’s timelines factor into all of this, and why ownership may actually prefer the current setup. We also hit on offseason wish-list items, including Harrison Bader, Tatsuya Imai, and the early buzz around Bo Davidson, as the Giants navigate a pivotal crossroads for both their present and future.

0:00 Logan Webb’s future

11:22 Posey and Minasian Timline

23:42 Christmas Wishlist

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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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PROVE IT TIME: Giants COULD BENEFIT from waiting on FREE AGENTS | Bryce Eldridge COULD start in AAA Dec 24, 2025

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Is the market finally proving the Giants right? In today’s episode, we dive into growing doubts around Tatsuya Imai’s price tag, why the Yankees appear to be out, and whether a short-term “prove it” deal—similar to Munetaka Murakami—could now be the reality. We also break down a group of underrated free agents flying under the radar, including Michael Kopech, Zach Eflin, and José Urquidy, and what they could offer contenders willing to gamble. Plus, we zoom out to the bigger picture: a slower-than-expected offseason, teams hesitating on long-term risk, and whether the Giants’ patience is actually creating leverage. Finally, we tackle a key internal question — is there any realistic path where Bryce Eldridge doesn’t start 2026 in the big leagues? What his brief MLB debut told us, why the Giants may still prefer Triple-A seasoning, and how that decision impacts potential external additions at first base or DH.

0:00 Waiting on Tatsuya Imai

9:36 Underrated Free Agents

20:49 Could Bryce Eldridge start in AAA?

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MARKET SHIFTING: Giants MATCHED with Bo Bichette | The REAL REASON a TRADE hasn't been made YET Dec 23, 2025

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We break down why the MLB market is clearly cooler than projections, highlighted by Munetaka Murakami settling for a short-term deal after being forecast for a massive payday. We connect that to the Giants’ patient approach, recent roster moves like DFA’ing Wade Meckler and Joey Wiemer, and growing trade buzz across the league. With Bo Bichette increasingly linked to San Francisco, teams making aggressive trades, and evidence mounting that long-term megadeals aren’t materializing, the question becomes: are the Giants waiting wisely — or running out of time? Plus, why trades might be inevitable, and what recent deals around the league tell us about where this is headed next.

0:00 Goodbye, Wade Meckler and Joey Wiemer

9:42 Bowden matches Bo with Giants

21:46 The REAL Hold up on Trades

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UNSPOKEN UNDERSTANDING: Giants could BENEFIT from a SLOW market | TRADE INTEREST in Nico Hoerner Dec 19, 2025

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What if the Giants’ offseason silence isn’t confusion — but calculation? In today’s episode, we dig into the idea that San Francisco may have read the market better than anyone else. With elite names like Framber Valdez, Ranger Suárez, Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Bo Bichette still unsigned, the free-agent market hasn’t moved the way many expected. We compare timelines from past megadeals, question whether early contracts like Cody Ponce’s were overpays, and explore whether the Giants’ patience could pay off as leverage shifts. Plus, Giants interest in Nico Hoerner, what this means for Casey Schmitt, thoughts on Logan Webb pitching in the WBC, and why waiting might actually be the smartest move Buster Posey has made yet.

0:00 Is the market slow?

11:45 Nico Hoerner Interest

21:12 Logan Webb in WBC

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BREAKING AND BANNED: Giants SIGN STARTER AND CLOSER | Adrian Houser & Jason Foley Profiles Dec 17, 2025

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The Giants finally add a starting pitcher, agreeing to a two-year, $22 million deal with Adrian Houser, plus a club option for a third year — signaling a clear shift toward stabilizing the rotation. In today’s episode, we break down Houser’s fit, his recent velocity spike, injury history, and where he slots in a Giants rotation that still needs another arm. We also cover the Jason Foley bullpen addition, what it means for the closer picture, and why the Giants are still shopping at the top of the pitching market with names like Framber Valdez and Zac Gallen lingering. Plus, Ketel Marte puts the Giants on his no-trade list, more offseason roster moves, and what this tells us about Buster Posey’s plan as San Francisco tries to balance patience with urgency. Are the Giants building something sustainable — or still leaving fans wanting more?

0:00 Giants Sign Adrian Houser

11:54 Ketel Marte BANNED and Jason Foley Signing

20:37 Jake Holton and Other Moves

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MIXED MESSAGES: Giants MISS Tyler Rogers | FRONTRUNNERS for Brendan Donovan | CALLING Cody Bellinger Dec 16, 2025

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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?

0:00 Goodbye, Tyler Rogers…again

9:47 Cody Bellinger & Brendan Donovan

20:46 Better on the Bases

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EMERGING OPTIONS: Giants COULD TRADE for Brendan Donovan | Vitello vs. Posey Messaging DOESN'T MATCH Dec 12, 2025

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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?

0:00: Brendan Donovan Trade?

13:22: What’s the REAL Timeline?

22:17 Winter Meeting Round Up

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WINTER MEETINGS RUMORS: Buster Posey SPEAKS on NEXT STEPS | Freddy Peralta TRADE Interest Dec 11, 2025

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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

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TIMELY TRADE: Giants MAKE A MOVE for a former FIRST ROUND PICK | Signal Casey Schmitt will play 2nd Dec 10, 2025

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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.

0:00: Daniel Susac Trade

10:52: Casey Schmitt ceiling

20:50 2026 MLB Mock Draft

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BREAKING MLB DRAFT NEWS: Giants JUMP into TOP 5 and will pick FOURTH | INTEREST in Cody Bellinger Dec 09, 2025

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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.

0:00 Interest in Cody Bellinger?

11:55 BREAKING DRAFT NEWS

22:00 Goodbye, Marco Luciano

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