Ranked #1
On Bumgarner and a Strange Decision
On Bumgarner and a Strange Decision
A close examination of how Madison Bumgarner used his pitches on Opening Day compared to how he's used them in the past.... Read more
29 Mar 2019
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22mins
Ranked #2
Answering Questions About Trades, 2020 Managerial Candidates, and More
Answering Questions About Trades, 2020 Managerial Candidates, and More
Ben answers questions from listeners about trades, the next Giants manager, what to expect in 2020, and more! Learn more... Read more
14 Jun 2019
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19mins
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Ranked #3
The Giants Should Use Openers
The Giants Should Use Openers
Amidst another series loss—this time to the Nationals—it's becoming clear that the Giants could benefit from starting ga... Read more
19 Apr 2019
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22mins
Ranked #4
On an 18-Inning Epic, Sandoval vs. Longoria, and the Best Bullpen in MLB(?)
On an 18-Inning Epic, Sandoval vs. Longoria, and the Best Bullpen in MLB(?)
Breaking down the series win against the Rockies, whether Sandoval should start over Longoria, and a sparkling bullpen a... Read more
15 Apr 2019
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22mins
Ranked #5
Dangerous Against Lefties and a Successful Adjustment by Holland
Dangerous Against Lefties and a Successful Adjustment by Holland
How the additions of Kevin Pillar and Tyler Austin have made the Giants better against left-handed pitching. An adjustme... Read more
10 Apr 2019
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21mins
Ranked #6
Off-Day Q&A
Off-Day Q&A
Will Scooter Gennett be back next year? When will Jaylin Davis be called up, and who will he replace? What should the Gi... Read more
20 Aug 2019
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18mins
Ranked #7
On the Merits of xFIP as Samardzija, Bergen Allow 4 HR
On the Merits of xFIP as Samardzija, Bergen Allow 4 HR
Using last night's 9-6 loss to the Nationals to address the issues with ERA—and the merits of xFIP—in small samples.Musi... Read more
18 Apr 2019
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21mins
Ranked #8
On Trusting the Process, and Shaun Anderson's Promotion
On Trusting the Process, and Shaun Anderson's Promotion
Analyzing the Giants' 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays, and why the fact that the opener didn't work in one instance does not m... Read more
15 May 2019
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20mins
Ranked #9
Zaidi Discusses Offseason Plans, Including Search for New Manager
Zaidi Discusses Offseason Plans, Including Search for New Manager
Farhan Zaidi discussed a number of fascinating topics, including his search for a new manager, in the Giants' postmortem... Read more
2 Oct 2019
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19mins
Ranked #10
What We Know (and Don't Know) After 20% of the SF Giants Season
What We Know (and Don't Know) After 20% of the SF Giants Season
Looking back at where the Giants stand about 20% of the way through the 2019 season. A bombshell article about Madison B... Read more
3 May 2019
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20mins
Ranked #11
Giants Make Five Trades; Bum and Smith Stay
Giants Make Five Trades; Bum and Smith Stay
The Giants didn't trade Madison Bumgarner or Will Smith, but they dealt from their bullpen depth in a big way, shipping ... Read more
1 Aug 2019
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20mins
Ranked #12
Offense Improves as Starting Pitchers Falter
Offense Improves as Starting Pitchers Falter
Breaking down the Giants' strange road trip, in which they scored over eight runs per game but allowed more than nine pe... Read more
10 May 2019
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19mins
Ranked #13
Bumgarner, Smith Decisions Loom; Watson Exercises 2020 Option
Bumgarner, Smith Decisions Loom; Watson Exercises 2020 Option
The qualifying offer deadline looms, and the Giants have at least one interesting decision to make. Meanwhile, Tony Wats... Read more
4 Nov 2019
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16mins
Ranked #14
On Using Openers Against LA and the Demise of Posey and Crawford
On Using Openers Against LA and the Demise of Posey and Crawford
Analyzing Shaun Anderson's solid start (but rough first inning), and why the Giants should be using openers against the ... Read more
19 Jun 2019
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18mins
Ranked #15
Joe Espada On His Way To San Francisco
Joe Espada On His Way To San Francisco
Joe Espada is flying to San Francisco for an in-person interview, and hirings around the league mean the Giants will hav... Read more
24 Oct 2019
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17mins
Ranked #16
Giants Finally Embracing Platoons; Should They Claim Hernán Pérez?
Giants Finally Embracing Platoons; Should They Claim Hernán Pérez?
Discussing Tyler Beede's latest outing, why it's a good thing that the Giants are finally embracing platoons, and whethe... Read more
28 Jun 2019
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18mins
Ranked #17
On a Series Win and Tonight's 10th Overall Pick
On a Series Win and Tonight's 10th Overall Pick
Analyzing the offensive explosion in Baltimore, Shaun Anderson and Jeff Samardzija's strong starts, and who the Giants w... Read more
3 Jun 2019
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19mins
Ranked #18
On Connor Joe, Michael Reed, and Projecting the 2019 Giants
On Connor Joe, Michael Reed, and Projecting the 2019 Giants
A closer look at the reasons to be optimistic about Connor Joe and Michael Reed—both of whom will make the Giants' Openi... Read more
27 Mar 2019
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18mins
Ranked #19
On a Mac Attack, an Improved Bumgarner, and Two Sneaky Good Fastballs
On a Mac Attack, an Improved Bumgarner, and Two Sneaky Good Fastballs
Analyzing the Giants' 14-4 win against the Rockies. Mac Williamson's home run and Madison Bumgarner's improved performan... Read more
8 May 2019
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22mins
Ranked #20
Giants Mailbag: Offseason Priorities, Salary Dumps, and Final 2019 Evaluations
Giants Mailbag: Offseason Priorities, Salary Dumps, and Final 2019 Evaluations
Answering your questions on Twitter about offseason priorities, the next salary dump, and final 2019 evaluations. Learn ... Read more
17 Sep 2019
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14mins