GIANTS POSTCAST: Giants CRUSHED By Marlins, ROLLERCOASTER SEASON Continues

Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants24mApril 25, 2026

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The Locked On Giants Postcast delivers a scathing critique of the San Francisco Giants' 9-4 loss to the Miami Marlins at Oracle Park, marking a crushing blow to the team's recent momentum. Host Eric Triple E Engel highlights Adrian Hauser's disastrous start, surrendering eight runs in just four innings, and lambasts the Giants' lack of offensive consistency, particularly focusing on Rafael Devers' abysmal performance—batting .221 with an OPS of .565 and a negative 0.7 WAR. Engel argues that Devers, despite his massive contract, has become a liability both offensively and defensively, blocking younger talent like Bryce Eldridge. The episode underscores the Giants' recurring pattern of brief hot streaks followed by steep collapses, with the bullpen providing stability but the starting rotation—especially Hauser and Tyler Malley—failing to deliver. Despite a late three-run rally and a standout performance from Jung-Hoo Lee, who earned Player of the Game honors with a solo home run and a .275 batting average over his last 13 games, the team’s inability to generate power with runners in scoring position and poor plate discipline continue to plague them. The episode ends with a dire warning: failing to beat the Marlins again would be a franchise embarrassment.

Key Takeaways
1

Rafael Devers is the worst player on the Giants by most metrics, with a .221 average and .565 OPS, and his swing mechanics remain unresolved despite months of scrutiny.

2

Adrian Hauser's 8-run, 4-inning outing exemplifies the Giants' starting rotation instability, with both Hauser and Tyler Malley failing to last beyond four innings in recent starts.

3

The Giants' offense generates hits but lacks power and situational hitting—11 hits, only 4 runs, and no extra-base hits with runners in scoring position.

4

Bryce Eldridge is ready for the majors but is being protected from pressure, delaying his promotion despite being a better option than Devers.

5

Jung-Hoo Lee is the lone bright spot, showing improved bat-to-ball skills and defensive comfort in right field, earning Player of the Game honors.

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Chapters
0:00
3 min

Opening & Game Context

Host Eric Triple E Engel sets the stage for the postgame analysis, introducing the Giants' 9-4 loss to the Marlins at Oracle Park and setting a tone of frustration and disappointment.

2:30
6 min

Adrian Hauser's Meltdown

This is one of the worst losses of the season... it was pathetic stuff, just straight up pathetic stuff from the Giants tonight.

Highlight
8:20
8 min

Rafael Devers: The $250M Problem

He is the worst San Francisco giant by most metrics right now... he's almost a full run below replacement level.

Highlight
16:40
5 min

Offensive Inconsistency & Lack of Power

You had a double from Ramos tonight, and you had a kind of meaningless home run from Jung-Hoo Lee... there's nobody on base.

Highlight
21:40
3 min

Jung-Hoo Lee: The Bright Spot

Despite the loss, Jung-Hoo Lee earns Player of the Game honors for his .275 average, .727 OPS, and a solo home run, showing improved defense in right field.

High-Impact Quotes
He is the worst San Francisco giant by most metrics right now... he's almost a full run below replacement level.
Eric Triple E Engel6:24
Viral: 90.0
This is one of the worst losses of the season... it was pathetic stuff, just straight up pathetic stuff from the Giants tonight.
Eric Triple E Engel20:30
Viral: 85.0
Pull your head out of you know where and start hitting the damn baseball, please.
Eric Triple E Engel14:59
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Eric Triple E Engel
Topics Discussed
Rafael Devers Performance95%Starting Pitching Struggles90%Offensive Inconsistency85%Team Momentum & Rollercoaster Season80%Player Development & Roster Decisions75%Bullpen Reliability70%Jung-Hoo Lee's Emergence70%Plate Discipline & Walks65%
People & Brands

San Francisco Giants

other

35xNegative

Rafael Devers

person

22xNegative

Adrian Hauser

person

18xNegative

Eric Triple E Engel

person

15xNeutral

Miami Marlins

other

14xNeutral

Jung-Hoo Lee

person

10xPositive

Bryce Eldridge

person

6xPositive

Tyler Malley

person

6xNegative

Oracle Park

other

5xNeutral

Matt Chapman

person

3xNeutral

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