3rd & King Podcast

This is Episode 9 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants took this series from the very formidable Oakland A's and currently own the best record in baseball. Adam and Brennan recap all of the highlights and storylines, as Danny could not make it this episode.  (2:23) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 2-0   (3:20) Giants saw a different version of Johnny Cueto against the A's.   (6:33) Wilmer Flores has been on fire in place of Longoria.   (7:56) Brennan's expectation for the Giants going into this season vs. now.   (10:26) Curt Casali catching fire?   (13:33) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 6-5  (13:53) Playoff atmosphere was alive and well at Oracle Park.   (18:48) LaMonte Wade Jr. does not want to go back to AAA.   (20:43) Thoughts on LaMonte Wade Jr. being optioned to AAA.  (23:22) Steven Duggar's turnaround.   (24:45) Ron Wotus sending Wade Jr. in the 9th inning.   (28:09) Giants flying under the radar once again.  (29:19) Farhan Zaidi for Executive of The Year.  (31:04) #ResilientSF continues to be Resilient.   (32:53) A's fans are a passionate bunch.  (36:09) Thoughts on SF/A's split hats.   (38:00) Game 3 Recap - Giants lose 6-2  (39:18) Giants grind out AB's and knock out starters early and often.  (43:03) Sammy Long is still very much in the mix for this Starting 5 staff.  (44:25) Slater/Dubon to AAA?  (50:01) Previewing the 2-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (52:57) Comparing 2020 Desclafani to 2021 Desclafani.   (56:18) Salivating over Kevin Gausman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3rd-andking/support

This is Episode 8 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants took 3 out of 4 from the red-hot Chicago Cubs and put themselves in 1st place in the NL West. Adam recaps all of the highlights and storylines, as Danny could not make it this episode. (2:48) Duane Kuiper is a legend. #KuipStrong (6:09) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 7-2 (6:23) Brandon Crawford is playing out of his mind right now. (12:44) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 8-5 (12:56) Giants depth shines once again. (21:00) Game 3 Recap - Giants win 4-3 (21:23) Kevin Gausman's dominance continues. (23:13) Shaky 9th inning. (25:43) Mauricio Dubon's "defensive woes". (29:46) The impact of losing Evan Longoria. (31:06) Who will replace Evan Longoria until he's healthy? (35:21) Game 4 Recap - Giants lose 4-3 (36:33) Giants have a strong clubhouse culture under Zaidi/Kapler. (39:02) The Giants have a soft June schedule...no June Swoon this year? (40:43) Previewing the 2-game series against the Texas Rangers. (42:02) The highly anticipated debut of Sammy Long. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3rd-andking/support

This is Episode 7 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants took 3 out of 4 from the Los Angeles Dodgers and made a statement to the rest of the NL. Adam & Steven recap all of the highlights and storylines, as Danny could not make it this episode. (1:48) Game 1 Recap - Giants lose 4-3 (5:09) Thoughts on three true outcome game. (9:05) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 8-5 (12:37) Long-lasting impact of the Tauch-Block. (16:38) Should this outing from Tyler Rogers warrant concern from the Giants? (18:57) LaMonte Wade Jr. has been an under the radar pickup from Farhan. (23:16) Game 3 Recap - Giants win 11-6 (30:09) Game 4 Recap - Giants win 5-4 (33:15) Giants need to lock up Kevin Gausman. (37:52) Dubon mimics Bauer's Sword Celebration. (43:57) The Giants are indeed, #ResilientSF. (49:29) Can the Giants keep pace with the Dodgers and Padres all year long? (53:21) Should the Giants make a move at the backup Catcher position? (1:02:11) Previewing the Angels series with Angels fan @IbnArte. (1:06:24) @IbnArte talks about the current state of the Angels. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3rd-andking/support

This is Episode 6 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants bounced back from a tough series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and swept the short 2-game series in Chase Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines. (1:19) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 8-0 (3:52) Giants veterans getting days off quite often, is this a good or bad move? (5:59) Evan Longoria's performance so far this season. #LongoDongo (9:01) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 5-4 (11:24) Giants depth is underrated. (13:18) How will the Giants handle all these injuries to the 1B position? (16:01) Conversation about Giants team chemistry. (19:30) Gabe Kapler for NL Manager of The Year? (25:34) Should Steven Duggar overtake Mike Tauchman as the everyday CF? (28:28) 9th Inning Torture. (31:41) Previewing the upcoming 4-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (38:01) #SlaterStache --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3rd-andking/support

This is Episode 5 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants swept the Cincinnati Reds on the road in impressive fashion, but also got swept in demoralizing fashion at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines. (2:05) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 6-3 (2:35) How is Giants SP depth looking? (5:32) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 4-2 (6:12) Impact of Alex Dickerson. (8:45) Game 3 Recap - Giants win 4-0 (9:30) How will Tyler Rogers perform in the closer's role? (12:13) Giants need to lock up Kevin Gausman. (13:21) Game 4 Recap - Giants win 19-4 (13:41) Re-sign Brandon Crawford? (16:00) Thoughts on MLB YouTube broadcast. (19:05) Game 5 Recap - Giants lose 2-1 (19:42) Trevor Bauer's antics - love it or hate it? (23:03) Don't underestimate Bauer/Buehler's fastballs. (24:23) Game 6 Recap - Giants lose 6-3 (24:55) Scott Kazmir - a good story, but can it be more? (26:47) Game 7 Recap - Giants lose 11-5 (27:29) How big is the talent gap between the Dodgers and Giants? (31:02) Previewing the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (33:20) Emphasizing the importance of taking these two games in Arizona. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3rd-andking/support

This is Episode 4 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants came away with a split in the series against the mediocre Pittsburgh Pirates with a couple of tough, painful losses. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines. (1:31) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 3-1 (3:37) Steven Duggar improving? (5:45) Game 2 Recap - Giants lose 3-2 (11:13) Kevin Gausman. Nasty. (12:23) Giants will be a desired destination for Free Agent Pitchers. (14:01) Should Gabe Kapler have taken out Kevin Gausman in the 9th? (16:26) Game 3 Recap - Giants lose 8-6 (19:34) Should Camilo Doval be sent down? (23:22) Did Farhan do enough in the offseason to bolster the bullpen? (27:19) Is it time to give up on Curt Casali? (33:23) Game 4 Recap - Giants win 4-1 (36:34) Defensive wizard, Mauricio Dubon. (41:17) Giants have an elite 1-2-3 punch in the Starting Rotation. (45:07) Previewing the Cincinnati Reds series. (47:12) Casey McGehee trade...did the Reds rEaLlY win it? (53:43) Together We're Depressed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3rd-andking/support

This is Episode 3 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants continue to win ballgames in the friendly confines of Oracle Park, as they swept the short 2-game series from the Texas Rangers. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines. (1:15) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 3-1 (8:33) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 4-2 (13:42) Pitching & Defense carrying the Giants. (16:52) Giants bullpen stepped up this series. (18:49) Brandon Belt injury? (21:35) Previewing Pittsburgh Pirates series. (25:09) Giants need to take advantage of this soft schedule. (26:34) Drew Robinson is an inspiration to us all! (28:20) #MustacheMay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3rd-andking/support

This is Episode 2 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The first place Giants took two out of three from the Padres. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines. (1:26) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 5-4 (11:32) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 7-1 (19:23) Game 3 Recap - Giants lose 11-1 (26:34) The Giants bullpen needs someone to step up.  (32:07) Giants play up to their competition.  (34:55) Giants 2022 World Series Champs??? (36:26) Previewing the Texas Rangers series.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3rd-andking/support

This is Episode 1 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants dropped a series to the Colorado Rockies in heart-breaking fashion. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines. (3:26) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 12-4 (5:08) Game 2 Recap - Giants lose 8-6 (11:53) Game 3 Recap - Giants lose 6-5 (12:55) Matt Wisler - DFA? (16:00) Giants bullpen getting reinforcements... (19:05) Reliable bullpen relievers...where are they?! (21:09) Should Caleb Baragar be a high-leverage reliever? (23:27) The Arrival of Mike Tauchman (27:29) Previewing the upcoming San Diego Padres series --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3rd-andking/support

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