# MISSED OPPORTUNITIES: Giants Get Embarrassed, Former Players Flourish

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Podcast: [Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-giants-daily-podcast-on-the-san-francisco-giants-705981)
Published: 2026-05-28T20:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

The San Francisco Giants hit a new low, getting embarrassed yet again by the Arizona Diamondbacks. In just 10 days, the Giants faced Arizona six times and lost all six games, getting outscored 39-17 in the process. The latest loss featured more of the same: sloppy defense, bad baserunning, and missed opportunities. The Giants are now 0-29 when trailing after six innings and have fallen 12 games under .500 for the first time since 2019. The frustrating part? Trevor McDonald deserved better. Once again, he gave the Giants a chance to win, strengthening the argument that he needs to remain in the rotation moving forward. Meanwhile, the team's inability to play clean baseball continues to be a defining characteristic of the season. We also dive into a growing concern that extends beyond wins and losses: asset management. From Kyle Harrison and Otto Lopez to Spencer Miles, Wade Meckler, and others, are the Giants maximizing the talent in their organization? Or are they continuing to lose value while searching for answers at the major-league level? As the losses pile up, those questions are becoming harder to ignore. Lastly, was what Zack Minasian told Jim Bowden about Tony Vitello being in charge of Bryce Eldridge's playing time innocent? Or laying the groundwork for a departure?

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