# NOT SO GIANT -  Disaster STRIKES for San Francisco —Unwatchable Season

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-09-20T21:00:32+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/
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Duration seconds: 1771

## Resource

San Francisco Giants spiral as questionable leadership and baffling managerial choices push this once-proud franchise to the brink. Sully delivers a candid review of the Giants’ downfall—from Buster Posey’s rocky front-office tenure to Tony Vitello’s puzzling managerial appointment—with frustrations boiling over as the Giants look nothing like contenders in a powerhouse NL West. Can this historic club rebound, or is a fundamental overhaul the only way forward? Sully also explores Major League Baseball’s future footprint, questioning why expansion favorites like Nashville overshadow intriguing cities such as New Orleans, Austin, San Antonio, and Omaha. Fan engagement, stadium logistics, and unique market dynamics fuel the debate—could a new home be just what troubled franchises need? Additional highlights include a painful Giants-Dodgers recap at Dodger Stadium, playoff race updates featuring the Braves, Rays, and Yankees, and a heartfelt case for rooting for Mikey Yastrzemski this October.

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