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Andrew Baggarly and Grant Brisbee take you behind the scenes of the SF Giants twice a week

The Athletic


    • Oct 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Who will be the next Giants manager?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 38:14


    Andy and Grant run down some possibilities for the Giants' open managerial position. Stephen Vogt? Pat Burrell? Yamid Haad? Sky's the limit. Follow Baggs on X: @extrabaggs Follow Brisbee on X: @GrantBrisbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Logan Webb hates losing, and so should you

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 32:20


    The Giants are almost officially out of the postseason race, but Logan Webb's complete game (and post-game comments) still seemed absolutely essential. Follow Baggs on X: @extrabaggs Follow Brisbee on X: @GrantBrisbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Giants are still contending?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 36:12


    Despite dropping three out of four in Colorado, the Giants are still contending, somehow, but time is running out and there sure are a lot of games left against the Dodgers, who just keep winning. Follow Baggs on X: @extrabaggs Follow Brisbee on X: @GrantBrisbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kyle Harrison And The Giants Push To Get Into The Postseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 29:26


    Andy and Grant discuss Kyle Harrison home debut. Harrison has proved to be more than a short term pitcher. How the Giants see him. The Giants have some levers to pull with players coming back. And their push to get into the playoffs.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @extrabaggs Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hasn't Been Ideal For The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 34:29


    Andy and Grant discuss pitcher Kyle Harrison special abilities. How he can help the Giants in the pitching rotation. A look at as of late at bat struggles for the Giants. Wilmer Flores, the only above average player right now. And how the Giants can't just rely on short term free agents. Follow Andy on Twitter: @extrabaggs Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Bit Of A Struggle Offensively For The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 35:02


    Andy and Grant discuss what is the role of Wilmer Flores on this team? The Giants struggled offensively. What offensive help do the Giants have coming? And players that pretty much solidified their spot next season.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @extrabaggs Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bruce Bochy returns to San Francisco

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 32:31


    The guys talk about the return of Bruce Bochy to San Francisco this weekend with the Rangers, what's wrong with the Giants offense, who needs to step up and if there is anyone in the minors that could give the team a spark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Minimal Moment By The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 34:13


    Andy and Grant discuss whether or not the Giants did enough at the trade deadline. Welcome A.J. Pollack! The Giants are banking on some players to get healthy. They realize they are not one player away but have a capable roster to get wins. And Wilmer Flores is on a hot streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What would it take for the Giants to trade for Ohtani?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 32:47


    Kerry Crowleys is filling in for Grant this week. They talk about the Giants hot start to the 2nd half and how injuries are starting to pile up a little bit. They talk about what the Giants might need to do at the Trade Deadline to improve the team. They break down the chances the team could trade for Shoehei Ohtani and what it might cost. And they throw out a few other interesting names that could really improve the Giants team via trade. *Today's episode is brought to you by: -Factor: Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash baggs50 and use code baggs50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Giants Are On A 4-Game Losing Streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 34:52


    Andy and Grant discuss the Giants looking exceptionally tired. Camilo Doval uncharacteristic outing. The Giants are now down basically two starting pitchers. How they are a little power depleted. And thoughts on the MLB All-Star roster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Giants Are In The Thick Of The NL West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 32:05


    Andy and Grant discuss how compelling the Giants have been. Their recent 11-2 record against their division. Even with missing key pieces the Giants still maintain a winning percentage. Ross Stripling wants to be a starter. Should Alex Wood be moved into a hybrid role? And Luis Matos looks like he's having fun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Good Things Are Happening For The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 35:30


    Andy and Grant discuss the Giants eight game win streak. Mike Yastrzemski has been huge for the Giants. Luis Matos debut. Patrick Bailey ability to improvise. How the bullpen is making it easier on the starting pitchers. And do the Giants have the best bullpen in baseball?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SF Giants Keep Rolling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 35:03


    Andy and Grant discuss the Giants recent success. How they are still counting on the veteran guys on the team. How will the Giants get Luis Matos on the roster? And Patrick Bailey is solidifying his role as catcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is It Time To Panic Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 32:30


    Grant and Andy discuss the missing pieces in the Giants rotation. Players that need to get going. Thoughts on what the Giants should do at the MLB trade deadline. How Brandon Crawford still has a very important role to play with the Giants. And remembering former Giants manager Roger Craig.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Is The SF Giants True Identity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 32:21


    Andy and Grant discuss the highs and lows of the Giants. Their bullpen is coming into shape. Could the Giants be tempted to trade away one of their pitchers? And how the Giants are limiting Kyle Harrison.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SF Giants Finally Back To .500

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 32:27


    Andy and Grant discuss the Giants upward climb to .500. The Giants are starting to look like the team they hoped for. How will they fold Kyle Harrison in? Will we start seeing less and less of Brandon Crawford? And a look at on how the Giants have a pretty decent defensive infield.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Are The Giants Struggling?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 34:18


    Andy and Grant discuss how the Giants aren't doing too hot. Their pitching depth hasn't made the impact they hoped for. Alex Wood is returning back to the mound. Do the Giants have players in the minors to leverage in their rotation? And the Giants need to get some guys going.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Good And Bad Of The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 33:45


    Andy and Grant discuss how the Giants have some things going right for them and some going wrong. Has Joey Bart solidified his spot on the roster? And a look at the Giants players doing well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Rough Go In Mexico City For The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 36:20


    Andy and Grant discuss the Giants losing effort in Mexico City. How losing Mike Yastrzemski for a period of time will affect a lot. Brandon Crawford doesn't seem quite the same. And much patience will the Giants have to get some of their key players going? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Have To Be Optimistic About The SF Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 34:33


    Andy and Grant discuss how it's been the start to the season the Giants didn't want. Coming off their series with the New York Mets. Do the Giants' record truly reflect who they are? The Giants are starting to get some players back. JD Davis defense is the most surprising this season. How do the Giants keep Blake Sabol on their roster? The jury is still out on Gary Sanchez. Joey Bart is playing well. And a read on where Brandon Crawford is at and where's he is going.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Unbalance Of The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 33:01


    Andy and Grant discuss how the Giants are a team with no balance right now. Their upcoming schedule will not give them any breaks and Logan Webb's extension.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Presently A Tough Time For The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 33:55


    Andy and Grant discuss the start to the Giants vs. Dodgers series. How the Giants haven't measured up against the Dodgers. The effect of the Giants missing a couple of key players. Is catcher Gary Sanchez ready? And a thing the Giants may have to tweak.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Giants Start To An Exciting Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 34:21


    Andy and Grant discuss the differences in the Giants' offense starting the season. Giants have depth on their roster. Seems to be an exciting path for the Giants. The small sample of Lamont Wader Jr.'s performance at first base has gone well. Could the Giants infield be above average this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Look At The Giants Roster

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 35:38


    Andy and Grant discuss the imbalances on the Giants roster, the eye opening players in camp and a familiar non-roster invitee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Spring Training And The Need For The Giants To Make Their Season Compelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 35:59


    Andy and Grant discuss the World Baseball Classic. Takeaways from the Giants exhibition games. Not a whole lot of news out of Giants camp. And how will the Giants make themselves more compelling?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2023 Spring Training Is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 36:04


    Andy and Grant are back to discuss how the Giants are trying to move from the ups and downs in the offseason. Will the Giants use an opener more and/or platoon? And a look at a few players the Giants should expect to get a lot out of it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Giants Got Their Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 32:50


    Andy and Grant discuss the Giants and Carlos Correa agreement to a 13-year, 350 million deal. How adding Correa adds more spice to the Giants-Dodgers rivalry. What do the Giants do with Brandon Crawford? And how the Giants offseason isn't necessarily done.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Giants finish the 2022 season at .500 and get ready for a possible busy offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 34:00


    Baggs & Brisbee talk about the Giants finishing the season at .500 & what they need to do this offseason to improve on that. The team ended the season playing really well and that is a good sign for Gabe Kapler and the front office. The guys talk about how the team needs to spend on some big name free agents and how Aaron Judge is at the top of their list. They break down what they saw from David Villar and if they think he could be a big piece of the Giants next season. They discuss what they think the team will do during the offseason and what is next for Brandon Crawford & some of the Giants veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's the plan for the bullpen for next season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 32:48


    The Giants are officially eliminated from the Postseason, so the guys decided to look into what's the plan for the Giants bullpen next season. The team still has a chance to get to end the season at .500 and the guys think that is a big deal heading into the offseason. They talk about what the plan should be for the bullpen next season and what current players could be big parts of it. They talk about how the team needs to spend this offseason to get out of the hole they got in this season. And they talk about the future of Evan Longoria with the Giants next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Giants Are On A Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 34:51


    The Giants have been streaky all season. How logically the Giants are still in the postseason race. They are not too far from being a postseason team next season. A look at a few compelling Giants players this season. The baseline where the Giants start next season is not dire. What the Giants need to address for next season. And are the Giants the one team that can pry Aaron Judge away from the Yankees?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Everything needs to be on the table for the Giants going into next season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 35:44


    Baggs & Brisbee are here to talk about everything San Francisco Giants and how they need to be open to anything next season to make the team better. They talk about what they think the team will do at SS with Crawford or will they go get a big name star. They discuss how the Giants can't go and put everything in the Aaron Judge basket and hope he signs with the team. Continuity has been lacking a lot this season and the guys talk about how that needs to change this offseason. The Giants still have a chance to finish at .500 after a good September and the guys think that is a big boost going into the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Another Series Sweep In Coors Field For The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 36:16


    It was a positive series for the Giants against the Rockies. The Giants bullpen has been really good lately. Their defense has been better. A look at Tyler Rogers performance this season and his value to the organization. Aaron Judge will remind you of Barry Bonds. And how he captures everyone's attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Just Hasn't Been The Giants Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 27:43


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    What Will The Giants Do Moving Forward?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 36:30


    Brandon Belt feeling good post surgery. Can the Giants get a big name free agent? It's time for the Giants to have more continuity in their lineup. The position the Giants should attack. The effect of the rule changes next year. And the need to add more wins to be contenders next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Call Ups, Extensions And Focus For Next Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 34:41


    Andy and Grant discuss the positivity coming out of the Giants recent road trip. Things will start to normalize schedule wise for the Giants. A look at the recent call ups. Wilmer Flores' extension. How the Giants feel that Flores is a glue guy. What's the Giants focus for next year? And how the Giants see a lot of value in their current roster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Giants Are On A Bit Of A Win Streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 33:20


    Andy and Grant discuss the Giants current win streak. Despite their current win streak this season is still done for them. Will there be a lot of overturn on the Giants roster for next season? The need for the Giants to spend some money. Targets for the Giants in the offseason. And how Camilo Duval is a good asset for the Giants.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    It's Been A Season Of Disappointment For The Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 35:50


    Andy and Grant discuss how there's no exciting call ups for the Giants. The prospects from the Giants farm system haven't moved in a linear path. Has this been the least favorite Giants team to watch? The effect of not spending more money in the offseason. Which free agents will the Giants bring back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Giants Miscalculations And Failed Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 35:13


    Andy and Grant discuss on how much of what the Giants were counting on didn't pan out. The miscalculations made by the Giants. Their struggling bullpen. Did the Giant overestimate their chances at a wild card spot? They have a lot of work to do. A look at the NL wild card race. And how the schedule might offer a little hope for next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Hard Road For A Wild Card Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 36:03


    Andy and Grant discuss the Giants' struggles against the Detroit Tigers. How it will be a hard path for the Giants to get in control of a wild-card position. A look at players that could come up and help the Giants. Evan Longoria productive week. Is this version of Longoria worth keeping? A look at the Giants' depth at third base. Jakob Junis pitching like someone who belongs in a rotation. What to watch from the Giants in the next month and a half remaining in the season. And where they open up in the 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The High's And Low's Of The SF Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 34:36


    Andy and Grant discuss the up's and down's of the Giants. No lead is safe for them. Is the Giants bullpen gassed? Could Jakob Junis be a part of the pitching staff going forward? Anthony Desclafani disappointing season. Is there still room for the Giants to make moves in their rotation? And how they have a pretty long laundry list of things to do in the offseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Prospect, Tough Calls And An End To A Win Streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 36:33


    Andy and Grant discuss Marco Luciano working his way back. How he is a star in the making. Why did Brandon Belt bunt? How Joey Bart has been looking really good. And a look at how the Giants win streak came to an end.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is The Tide Turning For The Giants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 37:01


    The Giants have everything they need to get into the postseason but still have a lot more to prove. The costly inconsistencies of the bullpen. The need for the Giants to continue to go on winning streaks. They're not getting a lot out of their position players. How Camilo Doval has been a positive development for the Giants. How do the Giants solve their bullpen issues? And reactions to Fernando Tatis Jr. news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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