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Podcast: Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
Episode: Crucial DECISION Made: Giants HIRE Pitching Coach | Framber Valdez PERFECT Pitching Style Fit
Description: The Giants have finally found their pitching coach — and it’s Justin Meccage, a long-time Pirates developer who just spent a season working with Milwaukee’s Triple-A staff. Today we break down what this hire actually means for a pitching-first front office that keeps preaching “great pitching and great defense” as their formula. We dig into Meccage’s track record, why he was let go in Pittsburgh, and how he fits with Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and the young arms like Roupp and Birdsong who are expected to take real steps in 2026. We also dive into the Giants’ surprising decision not t...