Ben Kaspick brings data and feel together to make the San Francisco Giants make sense—independent, ad-free, and accessible to every fan.
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Giants Baseball with Ben Kaspick
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Ben Kaspick brings data and feel together to make the San Francisco Giants make sense—independent, ad-free, and accessible to every fan. <br/><br/><a href="https://benkaspick.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">benkaspick.substack.com</a>
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May 4, 2026
San Francisco Giants Call Up Bryce Eldridge & Jesús Rodríguez After Brutal Road Trip
Ben Kaspick analyzes the San Francisco Giants' urgent call-ups of Bryce Eldridge and Jesús Rodríguez following a challenging road trip, exploring their potential impact and roster implications.
March 25, 2026
Opening Night 2026: Giants Roster Breakdown, Playoff Odds, and Why This Lineup Is Being Slept On
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://benkaspick.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7">benkaspick.substack.com</a><br/><br/><p>The 2026 MLB season starts tonight with the only game on the schedule: Giants vs. Yankees at Oracle Park. Ben Kaspick breaks down the full Opening Day roster and makes the case that San Francisco's position player group is one of the most underrated in baseball, projecting as a top-10 lineup by FanGraphs batter WAR, ahead of the Phillies, Padres, Diamondbacks, and Red Sox.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>• Why the Bryce Eldridge option to Triple-A was the right call</p><p>• The Luis Matos DFA and the failed Matos/Luciano prospect era</p><p>• The case for the Giants' lineup: Chapman, Adames, Devers, Arraez, Bailey, Lee, Ramos, Bader & more</p><p>• Patrick Bailey as baseball's best defender—and how ABS could make him even more valuable</p><p>• Heliot Ramos finally ending the post–Barry Bonds left field streak</p><p>• Jared Oliva: the under-the-radar speed weapon (71 steals in 115 games counting last year and this spring)</p><p>• Logan Webb as a top-5 ace and why his health is everything</p><p>• The full pitching staff breakdown: Robbie Ray, Tyler Mahle, Adrian Houser, Landen Roupp</p><p>• Caleb Kilian's insane velocity jump (+3.5 mph) and what the new coaching staff is doing</p><p>• Keaton Winn's move to the bullpen and the full relief hierarchy</p><p>• Hayden Birdsong's Tommy John surgery</p><p>• Tony Vitello making history as the first manager with no pro experience</p><p>• FanGraphs projections: 82 wins, 35% playoff odds—and why Ben thinks they'll beat that</p><p>• BONUS: Ben announces his new involvement with Locked On MLB Game Night</p><p>Listen to the free preview on any podcast platform. Subscribe on Substack for just $5/month (or $50/year) to get the full episode.</p><p>Follow Ben: x.com/benkaspick</p><p>Subscribe: <a target="_blank" href="http://benkaspick.com">benkaspick.com</a></p>
January 28, 2026
Harrison Bader to the Giants: Defensive Fix or Another “Meh” Move? What Still Needs to Happen
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://www.benkaspick.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7">www.benkaspick.com</a><br/><br/><p>The San Francisco Giants are reportedly in agreement with Harrison Bader on a two-year, $20.5 million deal, and while the move clearly addresses a major need, it also continues the theme of a very “meh” offseason.</p><p>In this episode of Giants Baseball with Ben Kaspick, Ben breaks down who Harrison Bader actually is, why his 2025 offensive surge is unlikely to be sustainable, and why the SF Giants are really paying for elite center-field defense, leadership, and stability—not a breakout bat.</p><p>Ben dives into:</p><p>Why Bader’s contract makes sense when you look past last year’s surface stats</p><p>Statcast and Outs Above Average data that show just how bad the Giants’ outfield defense was, and how much Bader helps</p><p>Why Jung Hoo Lee may be better suited for a corner spot, and how Bader changes the entire outfield dynamic</p><p>The ripple effects for Heliot Ramos, Luis Matos, and Jerar Encarnacion</p><p>Why the Giants still look unfinished without a true second baseman</p><p>Concerns about the rotation and bullpen behind Logan Webb</p><p>What an opportunistic move—whether a trade or a late pitching addition—could mean for the Giants’ playoff hopes</p><p>The Giants have added solid players, but the big question remains: have they done enough? With pitchers and catchers reporting soon, the window to push in a little further is closing.</p><p>👉 The first half of the episode is free. The full episode is available exclusively on Substack.</p><p>Giants Baseball with Ben Kaspick—independent, ad-free, rational San Francisco Giants analysis.</p>
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