The San Francisco Giants haven’t sniffed the postseason since 2021, and that five-game NLDS loss to the Dodgers still stings. For Logan Webb, that was his first-and so far, only-taste of October baseball. Now heading into his eighth season, the Giants’ ace has had enough of mediocrity.

“I’m tired of finishing around .500. I know fans are tired of it.

None of us is happy about it, either. I’ve been here the longest now, and it’s frustrating,” Webb said, not mincing words.

That frustration? It’s real-and it’s warranted.

Being stuck in the middle is one of the toughest places to be in sports. You’re not bad enough to rebuild.

You’re not good enough to contend. And the longer you stay there, the more it eats at players, fans, and the organization as a whole.

But when your clubhouse leader, your Opening Day starter, and your most consistent performer is speaking out like this, it sends a message. Webb isn’t just venting-he’s challenging the team to step up.

He’s tired of treading water, and he’s making it clear that just showing up isn’t enough anymore. That kind of fire can be contagious.

The Giants need that spark. Since 2014, when they capped off a remarkable run with their third World Series title in five years, it’s been a rocky road.

That 2021 playoff appearance? It’s the lone bright spot in nearly a decade.

And for a franchise with a championship pedigree, that’s not going to cut it.

Webb, now the longest-tenured player on the roster, has grown into more than just a frontline starter-he’s the emotional backbone of this team. And make no mistake: if the Giants are going to claw their way back into the postseason, it’s going to start with him.

Last season, Webb was nothing short of dominant. A 15-11 record, a 3.22 ERA, and 224 strikeouts-third in the league behind only Tarik Skubal and Garrett Crochet. That’s ace-level production, and it’s exactly the kind of performance San Francisco needs to build around.

He’s not just setting the tone on the mound-he’s doing it in the clubhouse, too. When your best player is demanding more, it forces everyone else to look in the mirror.

That’s leadership. And that’s the kind of presence that can shift a team’s mindset heading into a new season.

The Giants don’t need to reinvent the wheel. But they do need urgency.

They need accountability. And they need to start stacking wins.

Because if they don’t, the frustration Webb is voicing now could eventually turn into something more serious down the line.

For now, though, he’s still all in. Still leading.

Still battling. And if he pitches anything like he did last year, the Giants have a real shot to make some noise again.