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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 by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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

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 failings — from top to bottom — of an organization that […]

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

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 have been disappointing, others have stepped up and they remain in decent shape overall. The Cory Gearrin/Austin Jackson trade is […]

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 by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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 (and reliever Mark Melancon) are expected to return soon, but will their presence […]

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 Panik and Johnny Cueto. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis  

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 the fewest runs per game in all of baseball. Their troubles have been compounded by implementations […]

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 and a severely battered pitching staff, the Giants are 3-3 […]

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 Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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 edition of CoveCast! Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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 first of many dominoes to fall. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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

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

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

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 Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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 Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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 Stanton. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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 Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

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 Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben discusses the recent changes to the Giants’ roster. Pablo Sandoval, Jarrett Parker, and Albert Suarez have made an immediate impact, while Matt Cain was relegated to the bullpen and George Kontos was shipped off to Pittsburgh. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Adam is back in studio. He and Ben discuss what went wrong for the 41-68 San Francisco Giants. They point to the team’s bad bullpen, failure to platoon vulnerable players, and atrocious outfield defense (and hitting) as key causes. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben discusses the Giants’ lack of moves at the trading deadline. Does a trade in August make more sense? What is (and what should be) the short- and long-term plan for this seemingly slipping franchise? Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben analyzes the Eduardo Nuñez trade (why it was obvious and inevitable) and discusses the surprisingly decent return. He also opines that a core player (or two) may be the next to go. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben discusses the Giants’ series win against the Indians, and the reported signing of Pablo Sandoval to a minor league contract. He talks about needing the front office to be ruthless, not sentimental, if the team wants to compete in the National League West in years to come. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records […]

It’s that time of year again. The Giants have virtually no chance of making the playoffs this year, and the trading deadline is just two weeks away. Will the Giants make a big splash? Rumors abound and the clock is ticking. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben analyzes the Giants’ difficult situation: they’re 64-98 over their last 162 games since the 2016 All-Star break. They have an aging offensive core. Johnny Cueto probably won’t bring back much in a trade. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben discusses the Giants’ recent hot streak, but puts it all into context in what has been a miserable 2017 season and past calendar year overall. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben and Adam analyze the struggling Giants. Mark Melancon blew another save yesterday, and the guys from CoveCast continue to wonder if the $62M could have been spent more wisely. They also discuss the upcoming 2017 draft and begin to think realistically about the trading deadline.

Ben and Adam discuss the 22-33 Giants, who just completed their fifth straight losing month and are 52-75 since the 2016 All-Star break. What needs to be done to turn the franchise around? Who is responsible and what should be done about it? What is the short- and long-term solution? All that and more in […]

Ben discusses yesterday’s fight between Hunter Stickland and Bryce Harper. Who is at fault, and what should be done about it? He also puts things into a broader context: The 2017 season for the Giants as a whole seems to be ugliness personified. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben and Adam analyze the 10-18 Giants, who have the National League’s worst record and the Major Leagues’ worst run differential. Can they turn it around despite an offense that doesn’t hit for enough power, a bullpen that is mediocre at best, and a starting staff missing Madison Bumgarner? Does the organization need to reconsider […]

Ben and Adam are back one final time before Opening Day on Sunday. They anticipate the Giants’ final 25-man roster and discuss the young or new guys who very well may get a shot in 2017. Ty Blach, Chris Marrero, Jarrett Parker, Aaron Hill, and Kelby Tomlinson are discussed at length. They also make their […]

Ben and Adam discuss the upcoming weekend of games for team U.S.A. in the World Baseball Classic, which features arguably the Giants’ two best position players. They also talk about the Giants’ 24th and 25th roster spots and who they think has the edge with just three weeks left before Opening Day. Intro/Outro Song: TheFatRat […]

Ben and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, with Spring Training right around the corner. They talk about Brian Wilson’s comeback efforts as a knuckleball pitcher; the competition for the 5th starter spot; Pence’s oblique; Barry Bonds’ return to an instructor’s role; and finally, the terrible proposed extra-innings rule change from the league office. […]

Ben and Adam discuss the reports that Sergio Romo has a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They talk about his time with the Giants and look ahead to a bullpen without any of the Core Four. They also discuss the four Giants who have appeared thus far on MLB Network’s Top 10 Right […]

Ben and Adam are back after a long winter hiatus. They discuss the Giants’ offseason and explore ways the team can get better as the 2017 season approaches.

Ben and special guest Dan discuss the possibility that the Giants are done for the winter. Is the roster deep enough not only survive—but thrive—in the 162 game schedule in 2017? All that and more in this installment of CoveCast!

Ben and Adam look back on the 2016 San Francisco Giants baseball season. What went right? What ultimately went wrong? They analyze the highs and the lows, the players who had great years and those who need to show improvement. They name their picks for team MVP, Cy Young, Silver Slugger, and more. Finally, they […]

Ben and Adam break down Game 5 of the World Series. They look back on what we’ve seen so far in this series and look ahead to Game 6 (and potentially Game 7) in Cleveland.

Breaking down Game 4 of the 2016 World Series, which put the Cleveland Indians on the brink of their first championship since 1948. Corey Kluber was fantastic yet again, and the Indians pitching has dominated all postseason. Can the Cubs come back? Or will their fans, once again, be forced to wait until “Next Year”?

Ben (and Ben alone) talks about what happened to what was recently known as the “best infield in baseball” and much more.

Ben and Adam break down Games 1 and 2 of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. In Game 1, Corey Kluber was dominant, the Indians offense struck early, and Roberto Perez struck late…twice. In Game 2, Jake Arrieta was solid and the Cubs offense awakened in a big way. […]

Ben and Adam review the ALCS and break down how the Indians were able to win the American League pennant in convincing fashion over the Toronto Blue Jays. They also analyze Games 3, 4, an 5 on the NLCS and look ahead to Game 6, which could be the most watched baseball game of all […]

Ben and Adam break down the N.L. and A.L. League Championship Series. They compliment the Cubs and Dodgers on their deep and versatile rosters and break down the two compelling games that leave the series tied at 1-1. The guys also analyze the American League side, where the Indians have taken a commanding 2-0 lead […]

Ben and Adam break down the Giant losses in Games 1 and 2 of the 2016 N.L.D.S. against the Chicago Cubs. What went wrong? They also look ahead to a must-win Game 3 in San Francisco and preview the rest of the series, should it get that far.

Ben and Adam discuss the possibilities in the season’s final weekend. The Giants maintain a slim lead on a Wild Card spot, but will it hold? It’s now or never; the season is hanging in the balance.

Ben and Adam discuss the series loss against the Dodgers and look ahead to the final 10 games of the regular season with the Giants currently in a three-way tie for the two Wild Card spots.