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Laura Britt is joined by the Giants manager Bob Melvin to break down the addition of Matt Williams to his coaching staff, where the team needs to improve this offseason and getting to know the players on the roster. Plus, former Giant and current MLB Network analyst Jake Peavy stops by to discuss Logan Webb's importance and how San Francisco can improve its roster.(1:35) Ohtani watch still ongoing(4:25) Melvin on his coaching staff(7:16) Melvin details where the Giants need to improve(10:40) Melvin on building relationships with his players(14:36) Peavy details the impact of WebbSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The San Francisco Giants may find themselves at the forefront of the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes. The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser, as trustworthy a beat reporter as there is, reported yesterday that two rival teams that have had interest in Yamamoto believe the SF Giants "have the edge" for his services. Yamamoto, who's just 25 years old, has three plus pitches and would be a major get for the Giants. Yamamoto is expected to land a deal in the $200-300 million range. But the biggest free agent of all, of course, remains Shohei Ohtani. And there's speculation that Ohtani was in San Francsico meeting with the Giants on Saturday. A photograph was taken of SF Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, manager Bob Melvin, and Buster Posey in very nice clothes leaving Oracle Park on Saturday. To make matters even more interesting, Ohtani followed Logan Webb on Instagram on Monday, just Ohtani's 177th follow and one of the few non-Angels players he follows. SF Giants broadcasters Dave Flemming and Mike Krukow have also talked a big game in recent days in local media appearances. Both Flemming (on The Athletic's TK Show) and Krukow (on KNBR) spoke of the San Francisco Giants' lofty intentions and huge ambition this offseason. Krukow went so far as to say the Giants would make three major moves in the next 10 days—and he said that last Tuesday. Only time will tell if any of this actually materializes into something Giants fans can truly get excited about. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

According to MLB Network's John Paul Morosi, the San Francisco Giants "are set, they are devoting their whole heart and finances to landing one of Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the coming weeks." Talk about a juicy, tantalizing sequence of words! Morosi is a well-respected writer in the industry, not someone to be ignored. So his report about the Giants essentially pulling out all the stops to sign Ohtani or Yamamoto is fascinating and exciting. Yes, SF Giants fans have heard this before and have been let down every single time. Yes, that could very well happen again. Just because the Giants are "set" on signing one of these Japanese superstars, that doesn't mean they'll come away with either. But there are reasons that it could actually happen, despite common narratives to the contrary. Most consider the Dodgers the favorites to sign Ohtani, and it's easy to understand why. They have the financial resources, and they are perennial World Series contenders. However, in the eyes of Locked On Giants, Ohtani doesn't seem like the kind of guy who wants to take the easy road. Yes, winning is a huge priority, but it's important to keep in mind that the worst the SF Giants have been is mediocre. The Angels were bad with Ohtani (and Mike Trout). The Giants probably would've won around 90 games last year with Ohtani. So they're not as far off as people think. And they have clean books in the coming years, some really solid foundational pieces in Logan Webb, Camilo Doval, Thairo Estrada, and Patrick Bailey, and some very intriguing prospects in Kyle Harrison, Marco Luciano, and Luis Matos already at the big-league level. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

How realistic would a Marcus Stroman, Pete Alonso, and Jung Hoo Lee offseason be for the San Francisco Giants? While it's obviously not exactly what fans want—namely, one Shohei Ohtani or potentially Yoshinobu Yamamoto—those three players would certainly be an intriguing mix of upgrades for the Giants. And each player seems easy enough to acquire and therefore it could be a realistic offseason for the SF Giants if they miss out on the top names available. Among the other questions asked and answered on today's mailbag edition of Locked On Giants: What are the chances of the San Francisco Giants signing Marcus Stroman? Logan Webb, Alex Cobb and Stroman would make us a ground ball super rotation! What do you think happens with Luis Matos in 2024? He is blocked by a large OF corps ahead of him and the Giants are still adding. Full season in AAA starting, bench role, or trade? Would you reconsider trading Kyle Harrison for Juan Soto if the Padres will take on Ross Stripling's money, and other prospects below the top 12? Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The Giants are primed to go big. We've heard that before, and been let down time and time again. But it doesn't change the fact that they are, in fact, primed to go big. This very offseason. Despite SF Giants chairman Greg Johnson stating on numerous occasions the unpopular phrase that "the goal is to break even," even that is not a deterrent for the San Francisco Giants going huge this winter. The reason? Payroll flexibility. There's often a lot of strong feelings evoked when terms like "financial flexibility" are used. But in the case of the San Francisco Giants, it's worth explaining what it means and why it means they could easily sign a Shohei Ohtani and still "break even." In short, the SF Giants have very few payroll obligations for 2025, and for 2026-28, their only commitment is about $23 million annually to Logan Webb. After that, the books are completely clear. Say the Giants were to sign Ohtani to a ludicrous 12-year, $600 million contract. That would be a record-shattering $50M per year. The Giants would still be under $100 million in commitments for 2025 and beyond with that salary on the books. That's what's meant by payroll flexibility, and that (among many other reasons) is why the SF Giants are expected to be major players in free agency this year. There's no doubt they're pursuing top names. The only question is whether someone big will finally take their money and sign on the dotted line. And pass their danged physical. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

It's clear and obvious that the San Francisco Giants need to improve their roster after two straight extremely disappointing seasons in which they had designs on contending. But where, specifically, should the Giants improve? A position-by-position deep dive is made in an attempt to find spots on the diamond where the SF Giants ought to improve, with this year's free-agent class in mind. The Giants are set at a few positions, such as catcher with Patrick Bailey and second base with Thairo Estrada. After that, there is a lot of positional flexibility and potentially solid production, but a lack of impact talent. There's uncertainty at shortstop with Brandon Crawford a free agent and top prospect Marco Luciano still unproven. Matt Chapman, Cody Bellinger, and Jung-Hoo Lee are some of the only free-agent position players who stand out as potential fits. On the pitching side, however, the SF Giants are already in a strong position with Cy Young runner-up Logan Webb anchoring what figures to be a strong staff, per the Steamer projections. If the Giants make a serious upgrade at starting pitcher, perhaps they could trade from a surplus of young arms to improve positions on the diamond, where the free agent market is exceptionally thin. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants have a true homegrown ace in Logan Webb. Nothing better demonstrates that fact than Webb finishing second in the 2023 Cy Young Award voting. Webb finished behind Blake Snell, someone who's actually been linked to the Giants. Webb has been consistently excellent for three seasons, beginning with a breakout 2021. This year, Webb led the NL in innings and had a sparkling 3.25 ERA. Webb's five-year extension, which begins next year, looked like a great move for the SF Giants at the time and looks even better now. In other news, Jon Heyman of MLB Network said that the Giants are "in on everyone." He includes players like Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, and Matt Chapman as players in whom the SF Giants are interested. Heyman is a relatively trustworthy reporter, although he has been known to be a bit of a mouthpiece for mega agent Scott Boras. And then we have Jim Bowden, a former MLB GM, saying that he believes the San Francisco Giants will make the best offer to Ohtani. But before Giants fans get too excited about that, it's worth pointing out that Bowden says what many others have said: Ohtani's No. 1 goal is winning. And while the Giants aren't in a horrible position, there are certainly teams that are better now and set up well for the future. And despite being a former GM, Bowden isn't the most reliable reporter so his comments should be taken with a grain of salt. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Mike Krukow tells Murph and Mac why Logan Webb's Cy Young nomination is well-deserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow tells Murph and Mac why Logan Webb's Cy Young nomination is well-deserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When all was said and done, the San Francisco Giants' season was a major disappointment. Things went so poorly in the end that Giants manager Gabe Kapler was fired. But for much of the season, the SF Giants were actually among the best stories in the sport, and often had one of the best records in the NL. The top moments from 2023 are relived on today's Locked On Giants. Kyle Harrison put on a show in his Giants home debut, striking out 11 Reds and showing his ace potential. Another rookie, Patrick Bailey, was often a human highlight reel, particularly on defense, but also his home run that prompted the famous "somebody named Patrick Bailey" quote. Logan Webb and Alex Cobb each had spectacular pitching performances that rank among the season's best moments, including Cobb coming one out shy of a no-hitter, and Webb throwing two complete games on his way to leading the majors in innings pitched. The rest of the best include highlights from the Giants' 10-game winning streak, from a circus play in LA, to a 15-0 route, to a couple of dramatic Mike Yastrzemski homers that were all part of the win streak. Blake Sabol also provided one of the season's best moments for the SF Giants when he hit a walk-off home run in April with the Giants down to their final strike. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants fell flat after their 107-win 2021 season with an 81-81 record in 2022. Hoping to prove '22 was just an anomaly, the Giants were actually even worse in 2023, finishing with a 79-83 record. The SF Giants' failures resulted in manager Gabe Kapler being fired. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi is firmly on the hot seat. So what does the offseason have in store for this team that's in such an unstable position? The Giants' biggest need is simply to have more impact position players. The problem is this is a weak free agent market in that respect. Outfield defense has also been mentioned as a need for the SF Giants by Zaidi, and top-end starting pitching could also be categorized as a need. A rotation of Logan Webb, Alex Cobb, and Kyle Harrison paired with youngsters like Tristan Beck and Keaton Winn plus an impact starter at the top would really start to look like one of the best in the league. Other questions addressed on today's mailbag edition of Locked On Giants: Is Sonny Gray a fit for the SF Giants and how much would he cost? How high will the Giants' payroll be in 2024? Which rookies from 2023 will be on the Opening Day roster in 2024? What are your thoughts on Justin Viele and Andrew Bailey? Will either or both be retained next year under the new manager? Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Logan Webb is one of the best pitchers in baseball. Camilo Doval is one of the best closers in baseball. Outside of those two, for the most part, the San Francisco Giants' pitching staff was a major mixed bag in 2023. But Webb and Doval, both 26 years old and under team control for five and four years, respectively, are a great foundation for the SF Giants. Webb led the majors in innings and was as effective as ever at run prevention. He had the NL's best walk rate and led the majors in ground ball rate among qualified pitchers. Doval continued to be nasty and rock solid for the Giants, and ended up tied for the NL lead with 39 saves. Next on the pecking order probably comes Alex Cobb, who was an All-Star for the first time in 2023 but tailed off in the second half as he dealt with a hip injury. Cobb notwithstanding, the Giants' veteran pitchers struggled for the most part. Ross Stripling was dreadful, and Sean Manaea had a really weird season with strong underlying numbers after an awful start. Both have the right to opt out and it's unclear whether Manaea will (Stripling almost certainly won't). Alex Wood and Anthony DeSclafani were not great at all. Wood's a free agent and there's one more year on DeSclafani's regrettable contract. Several of the bullpen arms were solid, like Tyler Rogers and rookie Ryan Walker. And then there were a handful of exciting young arms, with more on the way. Kyle Harrison, arguably the best left-handed pitching prospect in baseball, made his MLB debut and showed flashes of brilliance despite mixed results. Tristan Beck and Keaton Winn also showed flashes of their potential and those two, along with Harrison and Webb, could form the core of a good young Giants rotation for years to come. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper recap the Giants 2023 season. What went right? What went wrong? And what needs to change before the 2024 season?2:58 – Giants fire Gabe Kapler10:50 – Reviewing the 2023 free agent class13:55 – Rookies make an impact26:15 – Logan Webb takes a huge step forward31:03 – Brandon Crawford plays possibly his final game as a GiantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talk about a bombshell. The San Francisco Giants fired manager Gabe Kapler on Friday afternoon after four seasons in San Francisco. Kapler was an unpopular choice for Giants manager from the start, and he never won over a large segment of the fanbase. These weren't his failed rosters, but nonetheless Kapler always seemed to lack the communication skills necessary to face the media twice daily and seemed to be somewhat of an absent presence in a reeling SF Giants clubhouse. Why does Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi get to keep his job? He's the one responsible for these rosters that have massively disappointed in two straight seasons, in years four and five of his tenure here. It's a very fair question. The answer would seem to be that Zaidi has made numerous savvy moves and is seemingly one or two major moves away from having far more success. Thairo Estrada, Mike Yastrzemski, LaMonte Wade Jr., and J.D. Davis are all good to above-average major leaguers, and all were acquired in trades for next to nothing. The Kevin Gausman, Carlos Rodón, and Wilmer Flores stand out as great acquisitions. The Logan Webb extension was a success. Zaidi simply must be more bold moving forward (for example, he should've signed Gausman to a long-term deal when he had the chance). So ... who are the candidates to replace the fired Kapler? Everyone has an opinion, from old-school "baseball men" like Ron Wotus, Ron Washington, and Dusty Baker to newer school managers like Craig Counsell, who's contract is up after the season. Donnie Ecker is a very intriguing possibility but would the SF Giants be willing to take a chance on a first-time manager? One other name to keep an eye on: Buster Posey. Sure, he'd also be a first-time manager, but there couldn't possibly be a more popular choice among Giants fans, and that's kind of what this team needs right now is some good morale. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the NL Wildcard having too many teams, issues with the current MLB playoff structure, Logan Webb's NL Cy Young case, the Braves and Dodgers' starting pitching issues and the biggest surprises of the 2023 MLB season.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Jon TaylerTo learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://chasethomaspodcast.comBy the way, this is a free, independent national sports podcast. To keep it that way, I'm going to need some help from you guys. If you're a fan of the pod and you haven't already, take a second right now and leave the show a 5-star rating and a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It really does help, and it's so quick and easy to do. Thanks, y'all!Keep up with Chase on social media:Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodChaseThomasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kFHPDnFollow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JdZ3RF'Like' me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmURo4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

San Francisco Giants RHP, Logan Webb joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to give his perspective on the state of the Giants, to discuss some key dates in his career, & to talk about his favorite sport... football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No fan of the San Francisco Giants wants to be in offseason mode on September 28. But that is, sadly, the state of the Giants right now as they were eliminated from playoff contention two days ago. And so look forward we must, and it begins by taking inventory of which SF Giants players are reaching free agency. Among the headliners: Joc Pederson, Brandon Crawford, and Alex Wood. Next are the guaranteed commitments for the Giants. Michael Conforto ($18M) and Sean Manaea ($12.5M) are possible opt outs, whereas Ross Stripling has already stated he will opt in. Mitch Haniger and Anthony DeSclafani are a couple of other SF Giants who will be back on guaranteed deals. Some good guaranteed deals include those to Wilmer Flores and Logan Webb. Finally, the Giants' arbitration-eligible players. This list includes J.D. Davis, Austin Slater, Mike Yastrzemski, LaMonte Wade Jr., Tyler Rogers, and Thairo Estrada. All six seem like pretty easy tender decisions, because the contracts will be cheap relative to free agent prices for similar production. Estrada stands out as a possible extension candidate for the Giants. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss if Gabe Kapler and Farhan Zaidi will be under a microscope this offseason, and what to expect from what could be Brandon Crawford's final game as a Giant. Plus, Duane Kuiper shares what he believes the Giants' offseason priorities should be.4:30 - Kapler and Farhan will be under a microscope this offseason13:44 – Logan Webb throws complete game23:10 – Sunday could be Crawford's final game33:20 - Duane Kuiper interviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As another disappointing San Francisco Giants season winds down, ace Logan Webb called for "big changes." In the latest edition of The Kerry Crowley Show, Kerry shows how the Giants compare to other teams around baseball, the rest of the NL West, how their front office and manager are viewed and why ownership must invest in the product to avoid bigger problems next season.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Brock Purdy, wonder what Logan Webb wants to change within the Giants, and more.

Voice of the San Francisco Giants for NBC Sports Bay Area and 957 the Game Giants Insider, Dave Flemming joins the program to breakdown the team getting eliminated from postseason contention. 

Willard and Dibs continue to discuss what Logan Webb said after his compete game last night and wonder what exactly he wants changed. What is the biggest issue facing the team and how can it be fixed?

Willard and Dibs continue to discuss what Logan Webb said about the Giants' struggles and debate how close their situation is to a disaster.

In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to last night's Giants win, which should have been a celebration of an incredible effort by Logan Webb. But instead, Webb shed light on more Giants' issues. How can they climb out of this hole?

Duane Kuiper tells Murph and Mac why Farhan Zaidi agrees with Logan Webb's distain for the Giants losing ways this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Kuiper tells Murph and Mac why Farhan Zaidi agrees with Logan Webb's distain for the Giants losing ways this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markus "The Waterboy" Boucher makes his return to the leadoff spot to recap Logan Webb's complete game performance in the Giants 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks and discuss where Logan Webb ranks in the NL Cy Young race before giving his thoughts on the 49ers week 3 performance against the New York Giants! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan's beloved Seattle Mariners were swept by the Rangers over the weekend, and then lost an additional game to the Astros, causing them to fall 1.5 games back of the AL Wild Card spot. Jake and Jordan break down exactly what's going wrong for the Mariners. Then, the guys celebrate Phillies Pitcher Orion Kerkering's debut performance, check in with the NL Postseason race, and recap Joey Votto Day in Cincinnati.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball

Blake Snell has allowed 3 ER or fewer in 23 straight starts (3:19)! ... We got vintage Justin Verlander on Monday (13:25). ... We haven't given Logan Webb enough credit this season (16:15). ... Is Luis Castillo the SP3 overall in 2024 (21:07)? ... Jon Gray finally bounced back with a quality start (25:47). ... Adolis Garcia continues to crush baseballs (29:46). ... News (37:05): Ketel Marte should be back in the lineup Tuesday. ... Let's get into the way-too-early 2024 first round (42:36). Bobby Witt second overall!? Matt Olson and Jose Ramirez in the second round (54:27)? Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." 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

Mike Krukow joins Murph and Mac to discuss Logan Webb's complete game last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Estes joins Papa & Lund to discuss Logan Webb's complete game, his post game comments about wanting to win as well as who he would be open to trading to get an IMPACT bat this offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though the San Francisco Giants are all but eliminated from playoff contention, last night's win over the Padres felt like it meant something. For one thing, the SF Giants and Padres entered the game tied in the standings. For another, it took a two-out, two-run hit from Michael Conforto to finally get the Giants on the board and overcome a 1-0 deficit. Finally, it meant something that SF Giants ace Logan Webb was absolutely dominant en route to his second complete game of the season. Even though the game meant something, Webb wasn't satisfied afterwards. He had some harsh words about the team's clubhouse culture, stating to The Athletic's Andrew Baggarly and others: "I'm tired of losing. It's not fun. We've got to make some big changes in here to create that winning culture." Apparently, the Giants don't seem too upset after losses. And several players seem more interested in a card game than studying the opposing pitcher who's likely to dominate them that night. One player even spoke anonymously and said that the team's decision to play music after losses was unprecedented around the league. This all falls on the players, but also on manager Gabe Kapler and his staff. Webb's Cy Young candidacy is discussed. It was a great matchup last night with Webb vs. Blake Snell. Both were excellent, and Snell is likely to win the award thanks to a low-2.00s ERA. But Webb should probably be in the top three thanks to the fact that he leads MLB in innings, he's prevented runs at a terrific rate, and his walk rate and ground ball rate are both the bets in the NL (and his ground ball rate is best in all of MLB by a huge margin). Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Mike Krukow joins Murph and Mac to discuss Logan Webb's complete game last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants are almost officially out of the postseason race, but Logan Webb's complete game (and post-game comments) still seemed absolutely essential. Follow Baggs on X: @extrabaggs Follow Brisbee on X: @GrantBrisbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru for a Tuesday edition of The Crossover. Logan Webb threw a complete game and the Giants won last night, but it still felt like they lost. Just how in trouble is this franchise?

Willard and Dibs react to what Logan Webb said after his complete game performance last night vs. the Padres. Just how much trouble are the Giants in moving forward?

Shawn Estes joins Papa & Lund to discuss Logan Webb's complete game, his post game comments about wanting to win as well as who he would be open to trading to get an IMPACT bat this offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade two-start pitchers for the final time in 2023. Opening/Junior Caminero gets the call Pickups Junior Caminero Kutter Crawford Jorge Soler Luis Campusano Randy Vasquez Mark Vientos Will Vest Starling Marte Rival Fantasy picks for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 Two-Start Pitchers Zac Gallen 5 Bryce Elder 4 Kyle Bradish 5 Tanner Houck 2 Justin Steele 4 Hunter Greene 5 Chase Anderson 0 Jose Urena 0 Alec Marsh 1 (Todd 2) Ryan Pepiot 3 (Todd 1) Adrian Houser 3 Kenta Maeda 3 Michael King 4 Paul Blackburn 2 Aaron Nola 5 Mitch Keller 3 (Todd 4) Blake Snell 5 Luis Castillo 5 George Kirby 4 (Todd 5) Logan Webb 4 (Todd 5) Zach Thompson 0 (Todd 1) Jon Gray 2 Martin Perez 1 Kevin Gausman 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Francisco Giants' season is one the line tonight in Arizona. But before tonight's game gets underway, the Giants have a lot of scoreboard watching to do. Last night, the Reds and Phillies won and the Marlins lost, leaving the SF Giants with essentially no shot of catching Philadelphia, but still just two games out of a playoff spot. The remaining schedules for the Cubs, Reds, Marlins, and D-backs are discussed. Since the SF Giants find themselves two games back with three teams they must pass, these other teams' games are equally important as their own. There is a small opening that the Giants hope they can push through, but they'll need some help, and they'll need to take care of business in the desert. The Giants and D-backs begin a critical two-game series tonight, with marquee pitching matchups in both games. Tonight it'll be ace Zac Gallen against the ailing Alex Cobb (left hip impingement). Tomorrow, the Giants will feature their ace Logan Webb against SF Giants nemesis Merrill Kelly. If the SF Giants can somehow manage to win both games, it could propel them back into the wild card race. If they split, they'll still have a faint pulse and will hold the tiebreaker over AZ. Two losses would probably effective end the Giants' season. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants losing 3 out of 4 in Colorado against the Rockies and what the team must do to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Plus, does Logan Webb still have a shot at winning a Cy Young this season?0:57 – Disappointing weekend in Colorado5:45 – Doval's struggles continue10:11 – Surprising roster moves29:50 – Logan Webb's Cy Young chancesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Logan Webb is a dark horse candidate for NL Cy Young. The MLB innings-pitched leader delivered an 8IP 1ER masterpiece on Friday night but the Giants still lost and fell out of the last Wild Card spot. Shohei Ohtani's locker was cleaned out on Friday. Is this the end of his Angels tenure? Twins rookie Royce Lewis is Mr. Grand Slam. For the first time since July 21, the Rays claimed a share of first place in the AL East. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about today's pitching matchup: Logan Webb vs Chase AndersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about today's pitching matchup: Logan Webb vs Chase AndersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The San Francisco Giants' offense has been just awful. Awful! For about roughly the last 38% of the season. What's insane is that the SF Giants were one of the top offensive teams in MLB through their first 77 games, or 47.5% of the season. The Giants were, not that long ago, 14 games over .500. If they simply could've played .500 ball the rest of the way, they'd be sitting pretty. But it's hard to play .500 ball when you're last in AVG, OBP, and SLG (by 50 points!) for nearly 40% of the season. The Giants' abysmal offense has put the pitchers in an impossible position. Just today, when Logan Webb allowed a solo home run in the first few innings, the game basically felt out of reach. That's how bad this slump has been for the San Francisco Giants' offense. Alex Cobb, Tristan Beck, and Kyle Harrison had rough starts in San Diego as the Padres looked like the good version of themselves against the Giants after falling flat consistently all season long. Of course! There are only 24 games left on the schedule, and suddenly the Giants find themselves facing an uphill battle. They'll end the day at best half a game behind Miami for the third wild card spot, and more likely they'll be a full game back of Arizona and Cincinnati AND a half game back of Miami. The Giants' playoff odds have likely not been lower since prior to their 10-game win streak in mid-June. It's become do or die time for the SF Giants, and there's no time to waste. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper recap an eventful series against the Reds and break down what it could mean for the remainder of the season. 1:15 – Kyle Harrison impresses in home debut9:10 – Alex Cobb pitches a 1-hitter25:40 – Logan Webb with another great start31:55 – What are the Angels doing?!? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Markus "The Waterboy" Boucher takes a look at the latest Nick Bosa "trade rumors" by diving into the details of the reddit report and listening to John Lynch & Kyle Shanahan's latest comments on Nick Bosa's hold out, before taking a look at the Giants losing the final game of their series against the Cincinnati Reds and the lack of runs support that the Giants have been giving Logan Webb all season long!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Cobb certainly gave San Francisco Giants fans a thrill. Cobb was just one out away from no-hitting the Cincinnati Reds, but unfortunately he gave up a hit to Spencer Steer that spoiled the party. However, manager Gabe Kapler allowed Cobb to finish the game (with a pitch count of 130) and Cobb picked up a complete game for the SF Giants. While the no-hitter story line was certainly a blast, there were larger implications. First and foremost, the Giants needed a win and they got it. The SF Giants are in the middle of a closely contested playoff race, and every single win matters from here on out. There are only 30 games remaining. Secondly, Cobb's excellence bodes extremely well for the Giants' rotation, particularly if they find themselves in the postseason. All of a sudden, Logan Webb, Kyle. Harrison, and Cobb look like a potentially deep and fearsome trio in a postseason series. Mitch Haniger was finally activated off the IL. Heliot Ramos was optioned and Bryce Johnson was DFA'd to clear a spot. None of these moves was particularly earth-shattering, even though it's known that Ramos and Johnson have their fans among the Giants faithful. In other news, the Angels made a wild series of moves, placing Lucas Giolito and a handful of other solid players on waivers. The Giants are among any team that could claim these players, and we'll find out soon enough if they do. Waiver priority is based on winning percentage in reverse. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Kyle Harrison making his long-awaited MLB debut and what it could mean for the starting rotation for the rest of the season. Plus, what does the future hold for Brandon Crawford after being placed on the IL again?1:18 – It's Kyle Harrison time!16:35 – Logan Webb's Cy Young chances26:50 – Brandon Crawford's future33:00 – NL Wild Card updateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life can change in an instant. For San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb, that instant came on a December evening in 2021, when a national epidemic – opiate addiction – stopped being a statistic and became personal. In that moment of profound loss, he discovered a new purpose that would take him well beyond the baseball field, and mean more than throwing strikes or winning games ever could.  So today, ESPN's Sam Borden tells the story of Webb's new mission: raising awareness on the perils of addiction, while honoring the memory of a cousin…and a friend…gone too soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices