Come for the cocktails, stay for the funny alcohol-fueled rants as two lifelong San Francisco Giants fans discuss their favorite baseball team while enjoying homemade cocktails. Published every Monday and Thursday.
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NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along with weekly appearances from Duane Kuiper, bring you comprehensive coverage of the San Francisco Giants. Don’t miss out on in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage and exclusive interviews with Giants players, coaches and front-office personnel. Giants Talk has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now for all your San Francisco Giants needs.
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Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
Locked On Podcast Network, Ben Kaspick
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 Ben Kaspick, a lifelong Giants fan and former RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score contributor, 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-dr ...
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Opinionated yet data-driven baseball analysis.
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Andrew Baggarly and Grant Brisbee take you behind the scenes of the SF Giants twice a week
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For fans of the San Francisco Giants.
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SF Giants vs. Reds: Opening Series Matchup and Predictions!
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33:32Can the San Francisco Giants outshine the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB season opener? With Logan Webb and Hunter Greene set to face off, this matchup promises to be a thrilling start to the season. Explore the strategic insights shared by hosts Ben Kaspick and Jeff Carr as they dissect the strengths and potential pitfalls of both teams. Key players l…
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Bob Melvin reveals how Giants can compete in stacked NL West
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44:42Bob Melvin joins "Giants Talk" to discuss the ways San Francisco can compete with the powerhouses in their division, how ace Logan Webb has grown as a leader and why Willy Adames is such a great roster fit. :45 – Landon Roupp named final starter 5:00 – What does this mean for Hayden Birdsong’s development? 8:00 – Spencer Bivens makes the bullpen 10…
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The Ultimate Episode ... of Spring
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59:27The injury troll has arrived. The boys discuss the injuries to Jung Hoo Lee and Jerar Encarnacion and how the Giants will cover the open roster spot. They also review a busy week including some big roster decisions, more money in the Giants pocket and maybe yours. Finally they say goodbye to season 4 of Giant Cocktails and tease season 5. Our cockt…
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SF Giants Name Landen Roupp 5th Starter | Opening Day Rotation Finalized
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35:23Can the San Francisco Giants' latest roster moves set the stage for a breakout season? With Landen Roupp clinching the fifth starter spot and Hayden Birdsong joining the bullpen, the SF Giants are making strategic decisions that could reshape their pitching dynamics. Explore how Roupp's impressive spring training and Birdsong's potential multi-inni…
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NL WEST DIVISION PREVIEW: Why the Los Angeles Dodgers WILL NOT Win the NL West
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37:42Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers look like the easiest pick of the 2025 MLB Season to win their division, but there could be a path for another team? Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks are knocking on the door. The San Diego Padres are seeming headed for a rebuild but Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado may still have something to pr…
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Logan Webb, Matt Chapman detail Giants' culture shift under Buster Posey
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49:03Logan Webb and Matt Chapman join "Giants Talk" from spring training to San Francisco's culture shift under Buster Posey, how they're building chemistry amongst teammates and previewing the challenges they'll face in the packed NL West during the 2025 MLB season. 2:45 – Kyle Harrison optioned 6:00 – Rotation speculation 7:00 – Why Jordan Hicks needs…
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SF Giants Spring News: Beck & Meckler Optioned, Encarnacion Headed for X-Rays
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32:33Can the San Francisco Giants overcome early-season challenges with key roster moves and injury updates? As the MLB season approaches, the SF Giants face critical decisions with players like Tristan Beck and Wade Meckler being optioned, impacting the team's depth and strategy. Jerar Encarnacion's finger injury and Jung Hoo Lee's back issues add comp…
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SF Giants’ Joey Lucchesi: Can His Signature ‘Churve’ Win Him a Roster Spot in 2025?
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33:15Uncover the San Francisco Giants' bullpen secrets as they gear up for the upcoming season. With Joey Lucchesi's "churve" pitch—a unique blend of a curveball and changeup—catching the attention of coaches, and Joel Peguero's blazing fastball making waves, the SF Giants could be poised for some bullpen transformation in 2025. Explore how these pitche…
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Ryan Walker discusses Giants breakout, continuing success in 2025
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55:16Ryan Walker joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his breakout as San Francisco's closer last season, how he can carry over his success into 2025 and when he knew he could make it in the big leagues. 1:00 – Jung Hoo Lee update 7:30 – Willy Adames winning over fans 10:00 – Joel Peguero making an impression at spring training 11:45 – De…
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Jung Hoo Lee’s Injury Scare & Luis Matos’ Momentum | SF Giants Spring Training
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31:58Could the San Francisco Giants overcome an early-season setback with Jung Hoo Lee’s injury? His recent back issue sparked concerns, but a clean MRI offers hope. Meanwhile, Luis Matos is making waves with a standout offseason, positioning himself as a serious Opening Day roster contender. Host Ben Kaspick breaks it all down, diving into: ✅ Lee’s hea…
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SF Giants’ 30-HR Drought: Can Adames, Chapman, or Ramos Break the Streak?
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34:15Can the San Francisco Giants finally break their home run drought? With spring training in full swing, the SF Giants are poised for a thrilling season. Ben Kaspick explores the potential for a player to hit 30 home runs, a feat not achieved since 2004. Key figures like Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, and Heliot Ramos are in the spotlight, with their pe…
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2025 Roster & Lineup Predictions
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58:00Opening Day is almost here. The brothers celebrate by attempting to predict the Opening Day roster and starting lineup. Will Kyle Harrison start in Sacramento? Is Jerar Encarnacion the DH? Can anyone guess the last three bullpen spots? Our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. You can get caught up he…
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Why Willy Adames is excited to call Oracle Park home
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49:54Willy Adames joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his decision to come to San Francisco, getting to play alongside Matt Chapman and why he's excited to call Oracle Park his home stadium. 2:30 – Jung Hoo Lee back tightness, Bryce Eldridge wrist inflammation 5:15 – Sabin Ceballos impressing 7:30 – Luis Matos looking fantastic 9:00 – La…
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SF Giants' Patrick Bailey vs. ABS: A Game-Changing Debate
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34:30It's not surprising that Patrick Bailey, arguably the best pitch framer ever and best defender in baseball, isn't a fan of robot umps. As the SF Giants gear up for the season, Bailey's skills behind the plate are a total game-changer, but the perhaps-looming implementation of the Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) system in 2026 makes things very interest…
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SF Giants Spring Training: Breakout Season Ahead or Fool’s Gold?
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34:37Spring training is heating up, and the San Francisco Giants are making waves with their impressive performance. With a standout record of 13-4-3, the Giants are turning heads in MLB. Could this be a sign of things to come for the SF Giants and their fans? Explore the Giants' focus on strike-throwing and situational hitting, as Ben Kaspick breaks do…
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How J.P. Martinez plans to make immediate impact on Giants' pitchers
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43:55J.P. Martinez joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his journey to becoming San Francisco's pitching coach, how he plans to make an immediate impact with the team and what type of coach he plans to be. 1:00 – How’s the team looking in spring training games so far? 5:00 – Notable happenings from spring training 6:30 – What are realisti…
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SF Giants’ Heliot Ramos: The Lefty Killer Ready to Lead Off?
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33:56Heliot Ramos is poised to become the San Francisco Giants' secret weapon against left-handed pitchers. Could his impressive stats rival even the best in baseball? With a .370 batting average and .750 slugging percentage against lefties last season, Ramos is perhaps the leading contender for the leadoff spot against southpaws, potentially reshaping …
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Blake Snell: SF Giants 'Didn't Even Talk to Me' During Free Agency
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34:34Blake Snell's move to the Los Angeles Dodgers left San Francisco Giants fans in shock. Yet Snell, in a recent interview, told the San Francisco Chronicle that the Giants "didn't even talk to [him]" during free agency. Why did the SF Giants let Snell—and Corbin Burnes—slip away without a fight? This episode also unpacks Logan Webb's revamped pitchin…
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Landen Roupp: The San Francisco Giants’ Breakout Star of Spring Training—Again!
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32:24Can Landen Roupp secure the fifth starter role for the San Francisco Giants? With spring training in full swing, the Giants are evaluating their roster, and Roupp's performance is turning heads—again. His impressive strikeout rate and developing pitch mix could be game-changers for the team. Explore the SF Giants' potential weaknesses, particularly…
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Eldridge Demoted, Roupp Lit Up but Optimism Reigns?
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1:01:26The boys discuss the reality checks delivered to Bryce Eldridge, Landon Roupp ... and Giants fans. Was this the plan for Bryce Eldridge all along? 12 PA and one start? Is Landon Roupp still the front runner for the 5th spot? Was he ever? Then they pivot to the good news: the lineup is starting to rake! Adames! Chapman! Lee! Is this team better than…
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Kyle Harrison details lessons learned from his rookie season
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35:42Kyle Harrison joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss the lessons he learned from his rookie season, competing for the fifth starter spot and what he’s looking to add to his pitching repertoire in 2025. 1:00 – Happenings at Giants spring training, lineups are forming 5:30 – What might the opening day lineup look like? 7:00 – Breaking do…
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SF Giants Offseason Recap & 2025 Preview: Big Moves, Rivalry Talk & Season Predictions w/ Locked On D-backs
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36:54Can the San Francisco Giants reclaim their former glory in the 2025 MLB season? With key offseason moves and a roster brimming with potential, the Giants are poised for a thrilling journey. This episode dives into the Giants' strategic acquisitions, including Willy Adames and Justin Verlander, and the impact of young talents like Heliot Ramos, Tyle…
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Why the SF Giants’ Willy Adames Deal Already Beats the Scrapped Carlos Correa Contract
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33:35Can the San Francisco Giants' recent roster moves reshape their path to success in the upcoming season? With player contracts and team projections under the spotlight, the Giants' strategy is a hot topic for fans and analysts alike. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the implications of Carlos Correa's and Willy Adames's contracts, exploring how these de…
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Bryce Eldridge breaks down his powerful swing, taking cues from Yordan Álvarez
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37:56Bryce Eldridge joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his powerful swing, why he finds inspiration from players like Yordan Álvarez and how his development at first base is progressing. Alex + Cole: 1:00 – Break down of spring training news, Bryce Eldridge cut 5:10 – Other players leaving camp, Mason Black optioned 6:20 – Takeaways fro…
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San Francisco Giants in 2025: The Rise of a New Core?
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34:16Can the San Francisco Giants' young talent define their 2025 season? With inexperienced players like Heliot Ramos and Tyler Fitzgerald on cusp of consistent major league success, and lots more young talent ready to make the leap, the SF Giants are poised for a transformative year. Explore the potential Opening Day lineup against the Cincinnati Reds…
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Corbin Burnes on SF Giants: Why Their Bid to Sign Him Was ‘Not Comparable’
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35:06Corbin Burnes' surprising comments on the San Francisco Giants' signing efforts have left fans and media buzzing. Did the SF Giants miss a golden opportunity, or was their cautious approach justified? Dive into the latest developments in San Francisco Giants baseball as we explore Burnes' comments, Mike Yastrzemski's potential final season with the…
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Checking in on the Regulars. So far so good?
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1:01:59Spring Training is 10 games old. The boys check in on the the regulars to make sure everything's OK. Is Jung Hoo Lee struggling coming off of injury? Is Adames a bust? Is LaMonte Wade Jr.'s .182 BA a good thing? (No, No ... and yes?). They also discuss the fifth starter battle and unintentionally discuss the 4th outfielder battle and the backup mid…
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The SF Giants May Have Found Their Next Slugger in Jerar Encarnación
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34:15Can Jerar Encarnacion's bat help redefine the San Francisco Giants' season? With 19 home runs in just 26 games in the Mexican League last year, plus a standout performance in Triple-A before a brief stint in the majors with excellent expected numbers, Encarnacion's potential impact is a hot topic. The SF Giants, known for their strategic roster mov…
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Patrick Bailey reacts to winning Gold Glove, shares 2025 season goals
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43:21Patrick Bailey joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss winning a Gold Glove Award, what lessons he's learned from his past two seasons and how Buster Posey has influenced San Francisco's clubhouse. Cole + Alex: :45 – How things are looking at spring training, keep an eye on Jerar Encarnación 5:30 – Fifth starter power rankings 9:15 – Po…
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SF Giants’ Buster Posey Era: The 4 Blockbuster Trades That Never Happened
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34:05Can the San Francisco Giants overcome their recent trade setbacks? Discover the inside scoop on the Giants' failed attempts to acquire top talents like Kyle Tucker, Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert, and Luis Castillo, and how these efforts reflect on the new top baseball operations duo of Buster Posey and Zack Minasian. Explore the challenges posed by …
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SF Giants’ Robbie Ray Learns from Cy Young Winner Skubal – A Game-Changer?
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33:41Can the San Francisco Giants' veteran trio propel them to success in 2025? With Robbie Ray's new changeup, Mike Yastrzemski's transitioning role, and Jordan Hicks' velocity adjustments, the Giants are gearing up for a transformative season. Explore how Ray's collaboration with Detroit Tigers ace and reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal co…
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Duane Kuiper's spring training takeaways, expectations for Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge
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36:59On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the lofty expectations for top prospect Bryce Eldridge, discuss how Jordan Hicks has looked in spring training and then answer a few fan mailbag questions. Alex + Cole: 1:45 – Tom Murphy update 3:35 – Where can Grant McCray fit in?: backup center field…
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San Francisco Giants’ Bryce Eldridge: A ‘Franchise-Altering Hitter’?
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34:10Can Bryce Eldridge become the next big thing for the San Francisco Giants? With a jaw-dropping 450-foot home run in his spring training debut, this young prospect is turning heads and sparking excitement among Giants fans. Dive into the latest updates on the Giants' roster as Ben Kaspick breaks down Bryce Eldridge's potential impact, Marco Luciano'…
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Early Spring (Over)reactions
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1:02:14The Giants are going 162-0! The boys dissect the first two games and make season long predictions from way too little information. Is the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation already settled? Will a Giant win MVP and ROY?! Is robots taking over the world actually a good thing? Well, according the one brother the answers are yes, yes and yes. O…
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Why Justin Verlander is eager to continue special career with Posey, Giants
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45:13Justin Verlander joins "Giants Talk" during San Francisco's spring training and explains his reasoning behind joining Buster Posey and the Giants in free agency. 1:06 - San Francisco's hot start to Spring Training 4:55 - Can Bryce Eldridge make Giants' Opening Day roster? 11:05 - Assessing Giants' pitching so far during Spring Training 12:40 - Marc…
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Logan Webb Poised to Make San Francisco Giants History with 4th Straight Opening Day Start
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35:36Logan Webb is set to lead the San Francisco Giants as their opening day starter for the fourth straight season, marking a significant moment in the franchise's history. Dive into the latest from Giants spring training, including an actual lineup for Saturday's Cactus League opener featuring Marco Luciano and Jung Hoo Lee. Explore the intriguing pro…
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Why Bryce Eldridge May Be The San Francisco Giants' Next Superstar
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34:54Are some San Francisco Giants prospects the hidden gems of baseball? Discover how the ZiPS projection system sees Giants top prospects Bryce Eldridge (in particular) and Carson Whisenhunt as potential stars. ZiPS ranks these players among the best in baseball, challenging recent criticisms of the Giants' minor league talent. Host Ben Kaspick breaks…
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Tyler Fitzgerald on adjusting to second base, first impressions of Bryce Eldridge at spring training
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44:58Tyler Fitzgerald joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his transition to second base, Buster Posey’s influence on the team and his first impressions of Bryce Eldridge. 1:15 – Batting Practice at spring training 7:15 – How does Bryce Eldridge look in BP? 9:25 – LaMonte Wade Jr. taking reps in outfield at spring training 10:30 – On Bust…
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Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants: A New Era Begins Now
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38:06Buster Posey has taken the helm as President of Baseball Operations for the San Francisco Giants, marking a bold new era for the team. How will this shakeup impact the Giants' standing in Major League Baseball after five years of mediocrity under Farhan Zaidi (with an outlier 107-win season sprinkled in)? Join hosts Ben Kaspick and Javier Reyes as …
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