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Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto to discuss his future with the Giants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto to discuss his future with the Giants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto to discuss his future with the Giants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland and says Heliot Ramos isn't leaving the lineup anytime soon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland and says Heliot Ramos isn't leaving the lineup anytime soon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland and says Heliot Ramos isn't leaving the lineup anytime soon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willard and Dibs debate if, after a rough month plus of 2024, Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi's seat is heating up.

The San Francisco Giants needed a spark badly, and they got it from 22-year-old rookie Kyle Harrison. Harrison dominated the Rockies over seven shutout innings in Denver, becoming one of only a handful of SF Giants pitchers to have such a good outing at Coors Field. Harrison's early-season performance has been one of the best stories of the year so far for the Giants. His ERA now sits in the low 3.00s. LaMonte Wade Jr. has been another great story, as he had a huge night in the 5-0 win, upping his walk rate and on-base percentage to the best in MLB (min. 100 plate appearances). Elsewhere, Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi spoke on the team's very disappointing early-season struggles. Zaidi's comments, given to the San Francisco Chronicle, are discussed and analyzed.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Hour 4: Murph & Markus replay the Kyle Harrison interview, talk to Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi, and close the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Murph & Markus replay the Kyle Harrison interview, talk to Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi, and close the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 81 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. It is just Sam Lubman this time, sort of. He had a chance to attend the press conference for newest member of the San Francisco Giants Jung Hoo Lee, and afterwords, he had a chance to chat with Lee's agent (or lawyer if you go by Lee's description) and Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabe Kapler was fired a week ago today, and the San Francisco Giants have begun the process of looking for a new manager. But is Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi's expiring contract a potential problem? Will a new SF Giants manager want to walk into such an unstable situation, knowing that Zaidi could be fired at the end of 2024 if things don't work out—again—as was the case in 2022 and 2023? Speaking of which, should Zaidi be fired if the Giants fail to make the playoffs next year? There's certainly a strong argument to be made that he should.Other questions that are asked and answered on today's mailbag edition of Locked On Giants include, among others:What does a trade package for Juan Soto look like? Will the assumption that there's no chance to extend him (because he's a Scott Boras client) keep the cost down? Which prospects would you keep off the table in a trade?With regular playing time as opposed to platooning, would the 2023 Giants have been more successful? It seems to me that routine and regularity make people better at things. I don't think Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger having the worst years of their careers is a coincidence.Now that the Giants are getting a new manager, do you think that firing Kapler will benefit or hurt the teams chances in 2024? Will a change in direction improve the team or will there be some growing pains?What will happen to the 2023 coaching staff now that Kapler is gone? How many could stay on and do you think they'll have as many coaches under a new manager?Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Gabe Kapler was fired a week ago today, and the San Francisco Giants have begun the process of looking for a new manager. But is Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi's expiring contract a potential problem? Will a new SF Giants manager want to walk into such an unstable situation, knowing that Zaidi could be fired at the end of 2024 if things don't work out—again—as was the case in 2022 and 2023? Speaking of which, should Zaidi be fired if the Giants fail to make the playoffs next year? There's certainly a strong argument to be made that he should. Other questions that are asked and answered on today's mailbag edition of Locked On Giants include, among others: What does a trade package for Juan Soto look like? Will the assumption that there's no chance to extend him (because he's a Scott Boras client) keep the cost down? Which prospects would you keep off the table in a trade? With regular playing time as opposed to platooning, would the 2023 Giants have been more successful? It seems to me that routine and regularity make people better at things. I don't think Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger having the worst years of their careers is a coincidence. Now that the Giants are getting a new manager, do you think that firing Kapler will benefit or hurt the teams chances in 2024? Will a change in direction improve the team or will there be some growing pains? What will happen to the 2023 coaching staff now that Kapler is gone? How many could stay on and do you think they'll have as many coaches under a new manager? Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Alex Pavlovic sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 with Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi to discuss the search for a new manager and the types of players the team will target this offseason. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper share who they think would be a good fit as the Giants new manager.1:38 - Farhan Zaidi interview 10:50 – Farhan and Giants are interested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto18:20 – The search for a new manager30:00 – Who should Giants fans root for in playoffs??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Willard and Dibs join JD (in for Steiny) and Guru for a Tuesday edition of The Crossover. The guys react to EVERYTHING San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi said today in front of the assembled media as the team begins its offseason. Is this era of Giants baseball tone deaf?

Willard and Dibs continue to react to the Giants' decision to fire manager Gabe Kapler and hear from President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi as he addresses the media for the first time since the decision to let the skipper go.

Willard and Dibs keep reacting to the Giants' decision to fire manager Gabe Kapler and wonder, along with a number of fans, what the future holds for President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi.

In a season rife with unexpected turns, the San Francisco Giants may have caught fire at just the right moment. Their recent sweep over the Rockies has not just been a win on the scoreboard, but a beacon of hope for the playoffs. As momentum builds, fans and analysts alike will be following the Giants' final 19 games closely.One name gaining traction is rookie starter Keaton Winn. His Sunday performance, highlighted by nine strikeouts, raises questions: could this newcomer find a regular place amidst the Giants' rotation? While it's early days, the buzz is undeniable.But every success story has its unsung heroes, and whispers around the dugout suggest a pivotal team meeting may have played a role. Led by President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi, the gathering seems to have made an impact.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

In a season rife with unexpected turns, the San Francisco Giants may have caught fire at just the right moment. Their recent sweep over the Rockies has not just been a win on the scoreboard, but a beacon of hope for the playoffs. As momentum builds, fans and analysts alike will be following the Giants' final 19 games closely. One name gaining traction is rookie starter Keaton Winn. His Sunday performance, highlighted by nine strikeouts, raises questions: could this newcomer find a regular place amidst the Giants' rotation? While it's early days, the buzz is undeniable. But every success story has its unsung heroes, and whispers around the dugout suggest a pivotal team meeting may have played a role. Led by President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi, the gathering seems to have made an impact. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Ray Ratto to discuss Alex Cobb's near no hitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Ray Ratto to discuss Alex Cobb's near no hitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Ray Ratto to discuss Alex Cobb's near no hitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss the Giants injuries & what the market could look like at the trade deadline & possible  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss the Giants injuries & what the market could look like at the trade deadline & possible  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss the Giants injuries & what the market could look like at the trade deadline & possible  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a new episode of “The Show” podcast with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, the guys open talking about how bad the Mets have been. They also discuss Aaron Judge's toe injury and what it means for the Yankees. (17:27) Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi then joins the guys. He talks about the Giants success this season, finding undervalued players, how close they were to signing Aaron Judge, turning the page on Carlos Correa and the impact of Michael Conforto and J.D. Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Hour 4, Willard and Krueger discuss how prepared Mike Dunleavy is for his new role as Warriors General Manager and chat with Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi.

Welcome to episode 61 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This week, Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky react to the arrival of Luis Matos, and whether or not his arrival makes the Giants more of a playoff team. Later, the guy take a look at the suddenly ice-cold seats of President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi and Manager Gabe Kapler. Finally, who has the best chance to join Camilo Doval at the All-Star Game next month in Seattle, and preview this weekend's series against the Dodgers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former MLB general manager and current SiriusXM MLB Radio host Jim Duquette joins Willard and Dibs to discuss the conversation he had with San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi, the Giants plan moving forward, the impending chase for Shohei Ohtani, and more.

Recorded: 5/15/23 In this episode, Doug and Rob are joined by Around the Foghorn's Jeff Young to discuss the tenure of President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi. They look into a possible extension, farm development, and the impact of the front office and the fan base.   Social: @sayheypodcast on Twitter and IG Go join: Giants Chatter on Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/giantschatter/ Twitter: @SayHeyDoug and @SayHeyRob Guest: Jeff Young (@BaseballJeff1)   SPONSOR: Manteca Bedquarters-www.mantecabedquarters.com   MUSIC: INTRO: This track: https://inaudio.org/track/summer-soul…   OUTRO:  https://youtu.be/UduDreaZq6c

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi  responds to Mauricio Dubón's comments with Tom Tolbert & Adam CopelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi  responds to Mauricio Dubón's comments with Tom Tolbert & Adam CopelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi  responds to Mauricio Dubón's comments with Tom Tolbert & Adam CopelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss Joey Bart not starting and some of the other roster movesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss Joey Bart not starting and some of the other roster movesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss Joey Bart not starting and some of the other roster movesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss Joey Bart not starting and some of the other roster movesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss Joey Bart not starting and some of the other roster movesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi has two years (or one bad year) left to convince the Giants he is worth keeping around. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys' (subscribe here): Host Joe Shasky and producer Sam Lubman say Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi has two years (or one bad year) left to convince the Giants he is worth keeping around. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys' (subscribe here): Host Joe Shasky and producer Sam Lubman say Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi has two years (or one bad year) left to convince the Giants he is worth keeping around. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TK is joined by Farhan Zaidi to discuss the Giants offseason. Zaidi feels good about the group they have,There is a lot to optimism in their organization. And the ripple effects of the Carlos Correa situation.

Just a few short weeks after San Francisco Giants GM Scott Harris left for the Detroit Tigers, the Giants have found his replacement. Pete Putila, the former assistant GM of the Houston Astros, has been hired as the SF Giants' new general manager. Putila is largely credited with helping to establish the Astros' immensely successful player development pipeline. His hiring by the Giants signals their intention to dramatically improve their development capabilities moving forward.The Giants have not done a great job of successfully developing their own minor league players in the four seasons under President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi. Several of their top draft picks have stalled for various reasons, and the major league team hasn't enjoyed many breakout performances from young players in recent seasons. Logan Webb is one exception, as is Camilo Doval, but the Giants haven't had a lot of young talent impact the team and it has been a problem. Putila should be able to put the San Francisco Giants in the best position possible to improve in this area.There is, of course, Putila's association to the 2017-18 Astros teams that were known to be invovled in illegal sign stealing. But Putila was the Astros' director of player development at the time, a role that was very likely not at all involved in the in-game sign-stealing efforts that originated out of the dugout during games. Zaidi says he checked with MLB to see whether Putila had been involved in the league's investigation into the Astros, and the league confirmed that he wasn't even interviewed, meaning there was zero reason to suspect he had any involvement. The Astros' scheme is often falsely considered an organization-wide effort, but in reality it was a fairly crude operation that originated with on-field personnel.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Just a few short weeks after San Francisco Giants GM Scott Harris left for the Detroit Tigers, the Giants have found his replacement. Pete Putila, the former assistant GM of the Houston Astros, has been hired as the SF Giants' new general manager. Putila is largely credited with helping to establish the Astros' immensely successful player development pipeline. His hiring by the Giants signals their intention to dramatically improve their development capabilities moving forward. The Giants have not done a great job of successfully developing their own minor league players in the four seasons under President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi. Several of their top draft picks have stalled for various reasons, and the major league team hasn't enjoyed many breakout performances from young players in recent seasons. Logan Webb is one exception, as is Camilo Doval, but the Giants haven't had a lot of young talent impact the team and it has been a problem. Putila should be able to put the San Francisco Giants in the best position possible to improve in this area. There is, of course, Putila's association to the 2017-18 Astros teams that were known to be invovled in illegal sign stealing. But Putila was the Astros' director of player development at the time, a role that was very likely not at all involved in the in-game sign-stealing efforts that originated out of the dugout during games. Zaidi says he checked with MLB to see whether Putila had been involved in the league's investigation into the Astros, and the league confirmed that he wasn't even interviewed, meaning there was zero reason to suspect he had any involvement. The Astros' scheme is often falsely considered an organization-wide effort, but in reality it was a fairly crude operation that originated with on-field personnel. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Welcome to Episode 44 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This is the final episode of the Giants regular season, and we take a look at some of the comments Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi made in his end of the year press conference last Friday. The biggest challenge Zaidi has is convincing free agents to sign with the Giants, and Willard and Shasky take a look at how Farhan can do just that. Later, the gap between the Giants and Dodgers feels as wide as ever, and Farhan addressed how the Giants plan to close that gap. Finally, money will be the big talking point for the Giants this winter. Willard and Shasky discuss how much money will determine the success or failure of the Giants off-season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is a dream scenario for the San Francisco Giants this offseason? Everyone's (rightfully) talking about Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, and the rest of the shortstop class, but there's another top talent who may be available. That's right: the Angels should and potentially will trade Shohei Ohtani this offseason. Ohtani will be entering the final year of team control in 2023, and if the Angels can't extend him, they should trade him. If Ohtani is on the market, the SF Giants should and likely will be interested. Superstars with only one year of club control remaining simply don't cost as much as many would expect. Look no further than the Dodgers' deal for Mookie Betts a few years ago. In a dream scenario, the Giants could acquire Ohtani and sign him to a long-term extension. But they'd also need to do more. Getting back to reality, will the Giants actually spend this offseason? They were expected to do so last year and it just didn't really happen. This year feels different, however, as San Francisco Giants chairman Greg Johnson and President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi are speaking with an increased sense of urgency and a recognition that they need to do more in the offseason to get the club back to being a "highly competitive" team that makes the playoffs each and every year. What's the future of Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt with the Giants? Crawford, despite his overall disappointing numbers, has been a solid player for the Giants thanks to strong defensive value. Belt wants to keep playing, but it may be with another team other than the SF Giants. Tommy La Stella, however, is the player on a guaranteed deal for next year who may actually be cut loose in the offseason. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nugenix Now get a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T when you text MLB to 231-231. Text now and get a bottle of Nugenix Thermo, their most powerful fat incinerator ever, with key ingredients to help you get back into shape fast. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. BlueChew Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at BlueChew.com,-just pay $5 shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is a dream scenario for the San Francisco Giants this offseason? Everyone's (rightfully) talking about Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, and the rest of the shortstop class, but there's another top talent who may be available. That's right: the Angels should and potentially will trade Shohei Ohtani this offseason. Ohtani will be entering the final year of team control in 2023, and if the Angels can't extend him, they should trade him. If Ohtani is on the market, the SF Giants should and likely will be interested. Superstars with only one year of club control remaining simply don't cost as much as many would expect. Look no further than the Dodgers' deal for Mookie Betts a few years ago. In a dream scenario, the Giants could acquire Ohtani and sign him to a long-term extension. But they'd also need to do more.Getting back to reality, will the Giants actually spend this offseason? They were expected to do so last year and it just didn't really happen. This year feels different, however, as San Francisco Giants chairman Greg Johnson and President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi are speaking with an increased sense of urgency and a recognition that they need to do more in the offseason to get the club back to being a "highly competitive" team that makes the playoffs each and every year.What's the future of Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt with the Giants? Crawford, despite his overall disappointing numbers, has been a solid player for the Giants thanks to strong defensive value. Belt wants to keep playing, but it may be with another team other than the SF Giants. Tommy La Stella, however, is the player on a guaranteed deal for next year who may actually be cut loose in the offseason.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NugenixNow get a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T when you text MLB to 231-231. Text now and get a bottle of Nugenix Thermo, their most powerful fat incinerator ever, with key ingredients to help you get back into shape fast.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB.BlueChewTry BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at BlueChew.com,-just pay $5 shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss Buster Posey joining the ownership group and Scott Harris leaving for DetroitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the second time in two days, the San Francisco Giants' right-handed-heavy lineup, the one that faces left-handed starters, led the Giants to a double-digit win. On Sunday, they beat MacKenzie Gore and the Padres 12-0. Yesterday, they lit up Dallas Keuchel and the D-backs by the final score of 13-0. Austin Slater, Yermín Mercedes, Joey Bart, and Thairo Estrada led the way as the SF Giants crushed four home runs in the victory.Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi met with the media prior to Tuesday's win. He discussed the team's disappointing first half of the season, and he talked about the upcoming trade deadline. Zaidi said that he thinks the starting pitching is in a good spot, and it's hard to argue against that with Carlos Rodón and Logan Webb leading the group. Alex Wood and Alex Cobb have peripherals that suggest better results are coming, and Jakob Junis will re-enter the rotation after the All-Star break.Brandon Crawford's supremely disappointing double play the night prior is discussed. Should he have been swinging in a 2-0 count with the bases loaded and the tying run on third (hint: yes). Also discussed is the SF Giants designating Jake McGee for assignment over the weekend. McGee was a crucial part of last year's bullpen, which led the majors in ERA, but the results just weren't there this year. McGee was owed close to $2 million, so this move suggests the Giants are willing to eat a salary if the performance is poor enough. Luis González's return from the IL is also discussed.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers swung a trade today. The Giants have acquired left-handed OF/DH Willie Calhoun in exchange for Steven Duggar. Duggar was on a rehab assignment in Sacramento, and a move needed to be made to activate him. This would've meant adding him back to the 40-man roster, so a corresponding move would have been needed. Rather than DFA someone just to add back a guy who wasn't in the SF Giants' immediate, or possibly long-term, plans, they made this trade for the intriguing Calhoun.Calhoun was a former top prospect, and he was the centerpiece in the Yu Dardish trade in 2017. Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi was the Dodgers' general manager at the time, so he's very familiar with Calhoun. SF Giants manager Gabe Kapler, likewise, was the Dodgers' farm director. Both think highly of Calhoun, who's never been able to put it all together despite having a very intriguing skillset at the plate. Calhoun makes a ton of contact, doesn't strike out, and makes good swing decisions. He isn't on the Rangers' 40-man roster after he cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to the minors earlier this year.Also in the last couple of days, the Giants played some tough games in Atlanta. They ended up losing three out of four to the Braves, despite the series' run differential being just +1 in favor of Atlanta. It was a bit of a bad break for the Giants, who were one shutdown inning on Wednesday and one more big hit on Thursday away from at least splitting this series. Instead, it's a disappointing loss and a long cross-country flight. On the bright side, the Giants will welcome in three below-.500 teams to San Francisco for this upcoming homestand, which includes two off days at home. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms: