Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys

Welcome to Episode 127 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky react to the Giants first series against an NL West team, a 2-game sweep at the hands of the Padres, and wonder if it is time to swap Hayden Birdsong in for Landon Roupp in the rotation. Also, after a month a of baseball, what is it that the Giants do well right now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 126 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Joe Shasky is playing golf today, so Sam Lubman is rolling solo and talking about the Giants taking two of three from Bruce Bochy's Texas Rangers over the weekend. Robbie Ray and Justin Verlander had huge bounce-back starts, and the real story might be how the Giants have put together baseball's second-best record when their lineup has not even begun to click like we know it will. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 125 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman is joined by Steven Rissotto (Joe Shasky on assignment) to react to the Giants latest big comeback win and the confidence building in the clubhouse with every win. They also talk about the concerns over the starting rotation and back end of the bullpen, two areas expected to be strengths this year. Plus, Wilmer Flores continues to be awesome. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 124 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Giants have lost 3 of their last 4 and for the first time all season, are scuffling a bit. Ryan Walker has the guys concerned about the the late innings, and there are not many options to remedy those issues right now. Later, the Willy Adames concerns are still real, but not as real as the concerns over first base. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 123 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman is going solo this week to recap the Giants 4-game series split with the Phillies, and how the Giants are making a statement to the rest of baseball with their performance this week. Plus, where the concern level is with the Giants starting rotation, and the best development from the early part of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 122 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Joe Shasky is off for this episode, so Steven Rissotto is called upon to pinch hit for him alongside Sam Lubman. The Giants took 2 of 3 from the Yankees in The Bronx, and Jung Hoo Lee showed the Big Apple why he is the Giants next great star. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 121 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky talk about the amazing comeback the Giants pulled off against the Reds on Wednesday. Plus why Lubman believes Jung Hoo Lee is the superstar the Giants have been waiting for. Later, the guys discuss the biggest issue on the Giants so far in this young season: what to do with Camilo Doval. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 120 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky react to the Giants sweep of the Mariners to start the home portion of their schedule. Jung Hoo Lee looks poised to have a huge year, and the Giants outfield as a whole is a massive strength. Plus, the bullpen covered for a shaky performance from the starters, and Willy Adames found a way to endear himself to the home crowd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 119 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky talk about the first week fo Giants baseball and why this start has them excited for what the rest of 2025 can offer. Forget the small sample size, Giants baseball is exciting again! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 118 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam and Shasky react to the reassignment of Bryce Eldridge and Marco Luciano to the Giants minor league camp. Later, the guys break down whether or not various performances from the Giants are something to lean forward on, or just a case of meaningless spring baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 117 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman goes solo this week as the Giants kick off full squad workouts. Sam talks about the backup catcher spot, why the Giants should be willing to go all in on Vlad Jr, and keeping an eye on the Giants new onfield identity. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 116 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Pitchers and Catchers have reported to spring training for the Giants, and Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky already have an issue about some of the news coming out of Scottsdale. Plus, who Shasky thinks 2025 is a make or break season for, and Bryce Eldridge watch has officially begun. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 115 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Giants officially signed starting pitcher and future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander. He will make the Giants better, it is just a matter of how and where he does so. Plus, the Giants still need to punch up a lineup that leaves much to be desired. Joe Shasky thinks Bryce Eldridge is the solution. Sam Lubman is skeptical that the Giants will give him that chance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 114 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky discuss how Willy Adames will fix all the Giants issues, as well as what comes next after he is introduced to the media. Later, Lubman and Shasky explain why they feel like the Giants have closed the gap on the Dodger in Padres. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EMERGENCY POD! The Giants got their guy in shortstop Willy Adames! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 112 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky are mad that Blake Snell signed with the hated Dodgers. But the big question is, what should the expectations be for Buster Posey in his first year as the Giants President of Baseball Operation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode Eleventy-One of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky discuss why Buster Posey will succeed as the Giants newest President of Baseball Operations. But another question remains: what is next for Bob Melvin? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The initial buzz has faded and now it is time for Buster Posey to go to work. Lubman and Shasky talk about why Posey is well suited to his new role as President of Baseball Operations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What will Bob Melvins future with the Giants look like with Buster Posey in charge? Bob Melvin is on the clock in 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 110 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky react to the dismissal of Farhan Zaidi as President of Baseball Operations and why the time had to be now. Later, they react to Buster Poseys introductory press conference and by Buster is set up to succeed in his new role. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lubman and Shasky get into why now was the time to finally pull the plug on Farhan Zaidi, as well as detail the ways that Buster Posey can already show he is a better option to run the Giants than Zaidi ever was. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lubman and Shasky talk about where the Giants stand as an organization as Buster Posey takes over as President of Baseball Operations, as well as break down the numerous challenges ahead of him and his ability to handle those challenges. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a special emergency episode of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky react to the long awaited news that Farhan Zaidi is OUT as president of baseball operations for the Giants and will be replaced in that role by Buster Posey, To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 108 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky are joined by The San Francisco Chronicle's National Baseball writer John Shea to talk about the rumors surrounding Farhan Zaidi's future, who had what role in the Matt Chapman extension and how Buster Poseys voice will impact decisions going forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 107 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. News broke that Buster Posey, NOT Farhan Zaidi, got the Matt Chapman extension done, and Giants fans, along with Joe Shasky and Sam Lubman, are abuzz over the notion that the end of Farhan's time with the Giants is near. Also, why Patirkc Bailey might not be catching on one knee as much and Shasky explains why you can believe in Bryce Eldridge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster Posey went above Farhan Zaidi and was the driving force behind the Matt Chapman deal. This feels like Busters ways of forcing out Farhan Zaidi and reintroducing us to REAL Giants baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Bailey catching with one knee down has vexed Joe Shasky all year long. But Bob Melvin said something over the weekend that has Shasky thinking that this methods days are numbered. Plus, why Bruce Eldridge will NOT be overwhelmed by being rushed to the big leagues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 106 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. In this episode, Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky breakdown what happened in Sundays game when Tyler Fitzgerald and Marco Luciano bumped into each other while the latter was trying to catch a pop up. Later, Shasky explains why he thinks Bob Melvin is winning the power struggle behind the scenes with the Giants. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 105 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky react to the overnight news that Matt Chapman got a 6-year extension worth $151 million. And also whether or not this extension means anything positive or negative for Farhan Zaidi's future. Later, Sam is joined by Heidi Watney of Apple TV, who will be on the call with Wayne Randazzo and Dontrelle Willis when the Padres host the Giants for Friday night baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Shasky react to the news of Matt Chapman inking a 6-year, $151 million extension and what it means for the Giants and Farhan Zaidi's future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heidi Watney will be on the call with Wayne Randazzo and Dontrelle Willis for Apple TV Friday when the Padres host the Giants. She joins Sam Lubman on the podcast ahead of that series to offer her thoughts on Matt Chapman, the Giants future, and how dangerous the Padres could be in October. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 104 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky are still tapped in on this team, and with a month left to play, try to figure out what there is to get excited about with the Giants seeing as the playoffs are not happening this year. Plus, Sam explains how Farhan Zaidi has failed the Giants fanbase. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mediocrity of the Giants has driven this fanbase past insane. It's driven them to apathy. That is one of the many ways Farhan Zaidi has failed Giants fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Giants season is not actually over. There are 24 games left still to play. Since the playoffs are no longer a realistic possibility, what do you want to see from the Giants this month? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 103 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This week, Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky chat with Matthew Sieger, author of the book "The God Squad: The Born-Again San Francisco Giants of 1978." Sieger chronicles the 1978 Giants, a team known for the large number of devout Christians on the roster, and how their affinity to credit their faith for the teams success in postgame interviews was received by the Giants fanbase and the sports world as a whole. Order the book now on Amazon: amazon.com/God-Squad-Born-Again-Francisco-Giants/dp/1631322184 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 102 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky offer their final thoughts on the Bay Bridge series before celebrating a MASSIVE win over the White Sox. Later, with the Giants hitting the stretch run, what is it that Giants fans should want to see over the last month and a half, besides making the playoffs? And finally, how would Giants fans react if their favorite baseball team were to go through a season like the one the White Sox are having? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Giants saw the Bay Bridge Series come to an end this weekend. And while the rivalry between the Giants and A's will still exist, it feels like we lost something really nice. Plus, thank god the Giants did not lose to the White Sox on Monday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is just over a month left in the baseball season. A playoff appearance is not out of the question, but also not very likely. So what is there for Giants fans to want and look forward to the rest of the way? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things might not be great for the Giants, but at least they are not the White Sox right? Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky debate about how a season like the one the White Sox are having would go over with Giants fans if the Giants were historically awful. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 101 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky express their frustration of the Giants decision to once again demote Marco Luciano. At the same time, they acknowledge the positive that is Tyler Fitzgeralds breakout season. Plus, after dropping three of four to the Braves, the playoffs feel like even more of a longshot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky describe their frustration over the Giants recent decision to demote Marco Luciano. But hey, at least Tyler Fitzgerald is freaking awesome! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Losing three of four to the Braves has done a massive blow to the Giants playoff hopes. They are still in it, but a hard rough just got harder. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices