SF Giants DOUBLE DOWN on Bob Melvin Despite Mounting Losses | Recipe for SUCCESS or DISASTER?
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The SF Giants picked up Bob Melvin's 2026 option amid severe offensive struggles. Is this a bold move or misguided faith? San Francisco finds itself in a precarious position, eight games out of first place but clinging to wild card hopes.

Host Ben Kaspick analyzes the surprising exercising of the 2026 option for manager Bob Melvin, dissecting its timing and implications for the team's future. He explores the Giants' recent offensive woes, injury updates, and roster moves, including Christian Koss's hamstring strain and Rafael Devers' adjustment period.

Buster Posey's insights on weathering tough stretches add veteran perspective to the discussion. The episode wraps with a preview of the upcoming game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, featuring Hayden Birdsong vs. Zac Gallen.

Tune in for an in-depth look at the San Francisco Giants' current challenges and potential paths forward in a crucial stretch of the season.

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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 Ben Kaspick, a lifelong Giants fan and former RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score contributor, 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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