PITCHING PLAN: Buster Posey's PRIORITIES | Nick Hundley INTERVIEWS with Giants

Big day of Giants news and league-wide updates. Nick Hundley has officially interviewed for the Giants’ managerial opening — and according to Susan Slusser, he’s now the favorite to land the job. We break down why Hundley checks every box for Buster Posey’s vision: leadership, communication, and that all-important catcher’s pedigree. Plus, Buster Posey himself opened up about the Giants’ offseason priorities, making it crystal clear that the 2026 identity starts with pitching and defense. Posey says the team needs to “fortify the starting staff and bullpen,” and hinted that ownership is ready to expand payroll to make that happen. We’ll discuss what kind of arms could be realistic targets and whether Justin Verlander should be part of that conversation. Then we’ll zoom out to the rest of the league — from the Rangers hiring Skip Schumaker to new vacancies with the Angels, Braves, Rockies, Twins, Orioles, and Nationals. MLB.com reports that this is one of the most active managerial markets in years, with multiple contenders rethinking their leadership philosophies. The Giants’ decision will be judged against that backdrop, as Posey looks for someone who can embody a “pitching and defense” identity in a league chasing more offense. 0:00 Nick Hundley Interviewed 10:08 Pitching Plan 20:01 League News and Rumors Tune in for a detailed breakdown on the current state of your San Francisco Giants! 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 Allen Stiles, a lifelong Giants fan, current radio host and digital creator that has covered the Giants for years, 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. On Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_StilesFiles Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-san-francisco-giants/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #SFGiants #FirstListen #Giants #sanfranciscogiants #sanfrancisco #baseball #mlb Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Ready to level up your confidence ? Head to https://rugiet.com and use promo code LOCKEDONMLB for 15% off your first order. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.