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On Connor Joe, Pablo Sandoval, and Disagreeing with a Beat Writer

Mar 23rd, 2019 32m 3s

Ben discusses the Giants’ acquisition of Connor Joe, and how it could affect Pablo Sandoval’s future in San Francisco. He also details his dispute with a local beat writer, and outlines the exciting future of the podcast. Music Credit: Released

FARHAN ZAIDI TO LEAD GIANTS INTO THE FUTURE

Nov 10th, 2018 40m 3s

Ben reacts to the Giants’ shocking and transformational hiring of Farhan Zaidi as president of baseball operations.Music Credit:Released by Tasty RecordsArtist: TheFatRatSong: Xenogenesis

BOBBY EVANS FIRED; OWNERSHIP TO SEEK “NEXT-GEN” BASEBALL OPS LEADER

Sep 25th, 2018 57m 24s

Ben discusses the groundbreaking firing of Giants GM Bobby Evans, and why this means big changes are coming to the organization in the near future. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

ON THE NEED TO “SHAKE THINGS UP”

Sep 21st, 2018 51m 49s

Ben discusses the demise of the San Francisco Giants, which can be traced back to the 2016 All-Star break. Since that time, the team has a 168-219 record, which is definitely not too small of a sample size to analyze! He addresses the specific

FADING HOPE AS DEADLINE LOOMS

Jul 27th, 2018 58m 54s

Ben discusses the Giants’ recent poor performance, what they should do (if anything) at the non-waiver trading deadline, and their playoff chances in 2018 and beyond. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

YOUNG PITCHING, GOOD BULLPEN, DOMINANCE AT HOME KEEPING SF IN CONTENTION

Jul 10th, 2018 49m 37s

Ben looks back on the past month-and-a-half of Giants baseball. He delves into the unexpected development of Andy Suarez and Dereck Rodriguez, the team’s suddenly well-above-average bullpen, and its adequate offense. Although some key hitters h

REINFORCEMENTS ON THE WAY, BUT WILL IT MATTER?

May 31st, 2018 1h 8m

Ben discusses the Giants’ 2-6 road trip and the rotation’s severe struggles. He assesses the plethora of upcoming roster moves, and wonders when minor league standouts Austin Slater and Ray Black could get an opportunity. Music Credit: Released

STAYING AFLOAT

May 22nd, 2018 58m 48s

Thanks in large part to an MVP-like season so far from Brandon Belt, the Giants offense is much improved — and quietly one of the best in baseball — but their starting pitching has struggled without Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto. Bumgarner

FOUR STRAIGHT SERIES WINS

May 3rd, 2018 1h

Ben discusses the Giants’ recent hot streak and analyzes its sustainability. Topics for discussion include Mac Williamson’s power, Bruce Bochy’s improved decision making, Andrew McCutchen’s slump, Will Smith’s return, and the injuries to Joe Pa

SLUMPING LINEUP, QUESTIONABLE STRATEGIES LEADING TO LOSSES

Apr 20th, 2018 1h

The San Francisco Giants, whose pitching staff is devoid of Madison Bumgarner, Jeff Samardzija, Mark Melancon, and Will Smith, have pitched surprisingly well this season. But their good pitching has been wasted on an offense has scored by far t

GIANTS SURVIVE STRANGE OPENING WEEK

Apr 6th, 2018 56m 5s

The Giants split a four-game series in LA in which they scored just two total runs. Their first three runs of the season (through 4+ games) all came on Joe Panik solo homers. Despite the fact that they began the year with a slumbering offense a

PROJECTING THE 2018 GIANTS

Feb 21st, 2018 54m 10s

Ben discusses the Giants’ roster as Spring Training gets underway. The front office was able to get fans, players, and even local media excited about a team that lost 98 games last year — but is the hype warranted? Music Credit: Released by Tas

Giants Acquire Andrew McCutchen

Jan 18th, 2018 47m 28s

Ben discusses the Giants’ addition of outfielder Andrew McCutchen. Does he push the Giants into Wild Card contention? Is the team done adding pieces? Are they getting too old? All those questions — and many others — are addressed in another edi

GIANTS ACQUIRE EVAN LONGORIA, HINT AT MORE MOVES TO FOLLOW

Dec 23rd, 2017 53m 13s

Ben discusses the Giants’ addition of star third baseman Evan Longoria, and how the acquisition will play into the team’s short- and long-term future. He analyzes what moves may follow, after Giants executives hinted that Longoria may be the fi

GIANTS FINALISTS FOR STANTON, OHTANI

Dec 6th, 2017 1h 20m

Ben and Adam discuss the Giants being one of seven finalists for Japanese two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, and the apparent front-runners to trade for reigning NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: Th

S.F. GIANTS OFF-SEASON PREVIEW (WITH ADAM PETKE)

Nov 10th, 2017 45m 48s

Ben and Adam discuss what the Giants, who finished tied for the worst record in baseball, must do to get back to their competitive ways in 2018 and beyond. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

SF Giants 2017 Season-in-Review

Nov 4th, 2017 1h 14m

Ben wraps up the San Francisco Giants’ 2017 season and looks ahead to what promises to be an eventful off-season. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

ASTROS ONE WIN AWAY

Nov 1st, 2017 49m 27s

Ben talks about the insane Game 5 of the 2017 World Series, and previews a potential clincher in Game 6. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

CAIN TO RETIRE; TOP PICK IN SIGHT

Sep 29th, 2017 56m 7s

Ben discusses the Giants’ sad push for the worst record in MLB and Matt Cain’s retirement announcement. With Cain gone and some uncertainty surrounding Pablo Sandoval and Buster Posey, it looks like the end of an era in San Francisco. Music Cre

NIGHTMARE SEASON FINALLY ALMOST OVER, BUT WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?

Sep 14th, 2017 1h 14m

Ben discusses the state of the Giants, who hold the league’s worst record with just over two weeks left in the season. He looks ahead to what the franchise needs to do to get back on the right track. Topics include Giancarlo Stanton rumors, Mat

A BOTCHED REVIEW, THE MYTH OF RIGHTY POWER AT AT&T, AND BUMGARNER AS A HITTER

Sep 6th, 2017 1h 10m

Ben is back in studio to discuss several key topics as the Giants’ miserable 2017 season winds down. Should the Giants bring in the fences at AT&T Park? Does the park really play fairly for right-handed power? Music Credit: Music Released by Ta

QUESTIONABLE DECISIONS, STANTON RUMORS, 2018 OUTLOOK

Aug 29th, 2017 1h

Ben discusses the Giants’ miserable sweep in Arizona, and why it highlighted some reasons to be excited about the future and some reasons for doom and gloom. He also addresses the rumor that the Giants are aggressively interested in Giancarlo S

BRING ON THE CONTENDERS?

Aug 22nd, 2017 36m 35s

Ben previews the last five weeks of the season for the Giants. In a lost season (the Giants were eliminated from the NL West on Sunday), what should fans be paying attention to in the season’s home stretch? Is there hope for next year? Music Cr

STRATTON DAZZLES, BUT TEAM’S FUTURE REMAINS BLEAK

Aug 15th, 2017 1h 4m

Ben discusses Chris Stratton’s dazzling start on Sunday, but puts it all into perspective as the Giants look ahead to 2018. Stratton and Ty Blach may become fixtures in the Giants’ rotation for years to come. Music Credit: Music Released by Tas