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James Donohue is a lifelong fan of the San Francisco Giants who wants to be there with you every step of the way to the next world series. Let's talk Giants baseball.


    • Jan 1, 1970 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 79 EPISODES


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    79 l This Is The Lowest Point Of The Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:01


    The San Francisco Giants have lost 6 of their last 7 games and are currently on a 4-game losing streak. What the hell is happening and what needs to happen in order for this team to establish a winning culture again. Let's talk about it!

    78 l Giants Lose Series Against The Nationals, Are Things As Bad As They Seem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:27


    The past series against the Nationals exposed the Giants in a big way but are things really as bad as they seem? And does this current Giants roster stand a chance against the Dodgers? Lets talk about it!

    77 l We Need To Talk About Joc Pederson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:36


    Joc Pederson is the best player in baseball right now.

    76 l The Giants Are In First Place, Are We Surprised?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 20:11


    The Giants currently sit in first place in the NL West Standings. In today's episode, I talk about everything that's going right for the team along with previewing one of the toughest matchups of the year against the New York Mets.

    75 l Padres Come To Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 13:58


    Some important takeaways from the Marlins series and keys to success against the Padres (recorded before Monday's game).

    74 l Today Is Opening Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 21:21


    Today's episode will feature the conclusion of the player profiles and projections and will also include a preview for the Giants' first series of the 2022 season versus the Miami Marlins.

    73 l Player Profile & Projections: LaMonte Wade Jr., Logan Webb, Mike Yastrzemski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:40


    In today's episode James attempts to project the type of season LaMonte Wade Jr, Logan Webb, and Mike Yastrzemski will have based on their 2021 season performances.

    72 l Play Profile Projections: Darin Ruf, Carlos Rodon, Brandon Crawford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:02


    In today's episode James attempts to project the type of season Darin Ruf, Carlos Rodon, and Brandon Crawford will have based on their 2021 season performances.

    71 l Player Profile Projections: Brandon Belt, Alex Wood, Joc Pederson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:19


    In today's episode James attempts to project the type of season Brandon Belt, Alex Wood, and Joc Pederson will have based on their 2021 season performances.

    70 l Can The Giants Generate Another Successful Season With This Current Roster, Kris Bryant Breaks My Heart, Giants Bring Joctober To The Bay Area

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 20:58


    Can the Giants generate another winning season with this current roster?

    69 l Baseball Is Back, Giants Make A Splash In Free Agency, Time To Get Excited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 15:37


    The players union and the owners finally decided on a new collective bargaining agreement, fans will watch a full 162 game season, and the Giants just signed an impact player.

    68 l Opening Day Canceled, Regular Season Games Gone, The Owners Are Killing Their Own Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 15:34


    The title of the episode says it all, regular-season games have been canceled.

    67 l Spring Training Officially Postponed, Fun Facts About The 2021 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:22


    Updates on the current labor negotiations and fun facts about the 2021 season. Let's talk Giants baseball

    66 l The Best Hitters On The Free Agent Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 22:59


    Today, James discusses the best hitters on the free-agent market he thinks the Giants should sign once this dreadful lockout is over.

    65 l Do The Giants Already Have Their 5th Starter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:25


    In today's episode, James explains why the Giants may not need to overpay for a 5th starter on the free-agent market because the young arms they have in their system might already be the answer to what they are looking for.

    64 l Gausman Is Gone, Alex Cobb Is A Giant, What The Hell Is A Lockout?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 16:09


    In today's episode, James attempts to explain the details of the current lockout that's been implemented by the MLB and why the addition of 34-year-old Alex Cobb might be more exciting than you realize.

    63 l Free Agent Moves: Pitchers Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:28


    In today's episode, James talks about two pitchers the Giants need to sign this offseason in order to become a top competitor again for next season.

    62 l The Giants May Have Lost But The Season Was No Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:46


    After a brief absence from the podcast, James posts the first episode of the postseason and explains why Giants fans should not view the 2021 season as a failure.

    61 l Kris Bryant Traded To The Giants: My Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:49


    Spoiler alert, I couldn't be more excited about what transpired during yesterday's crazy and eventful trade deadline day. Welcome to San Francisco Kris Bryant

    60 l Giants Beat LA, They Now Take On Houston, Recorded Before The Kris Bryant Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 22:23


    Giants win another series against the Dodgers only to reinstate to the rest of the league that they are the best team in all of baseball. Tonight starts another series against another great team, the Houston Astros. My reaction to the Kris Bryant trade will be posted tomorrow. Go Giants

    59 l Trade Talks Part 2: Hitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:33


    This is a huge week because the Giants not only have their second series in 10 days against the Dodgers but they also have to make big decisions before the trade deadline on Friday.

    58 l Trade Talks Part 1: Starting Pitching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:50


    It's no secret the Giants will be buyers at the trade deadline. Here are some players who I think would be nice additions to the starting rotation.

    57 l The Giants Can Sweep The Nationals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 16:10


    Tonight starts a three-game series against the 2019 World Series Champions at home in San Francisco. Here is why I believe the Giants have the ability to walk away with a sweep heading into the All-Star break.

    56 l Nada Problem With Estrada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:19


    Now until July 19th might very well be the most important time of the season for the Giants.

    55 l The Giants Are Rocking A 4-Game Losing Streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 15:42


    The Giants are currently in the midst of their first 4-game losing streak of the season but fortunately for them and Giants fans, the season is far from over.

    54 l All Eyes Are On Alex Wood This Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:51


    During the month of June, Alex Wood has produced an 8.50 ERA over his last 18 innings pitched. Hopefully, he can get back on track this weekend against the Oakland A's.

    53 l The Giants Are Making The Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:50


    Not much to say in the description, the Giants are making the playoffs and everyone should find peace with that.

    52 l Giants Beat LA In LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:11


    The Giants take 3 games out of 4 against the Dodgers in LA and have won 7 of their last 9 games. This team is refusing to slow down.

    51 l Why I Respect Trevor Bauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 16:59


    Things we learned after being swept by the Dodgers, why I respect Trevor Bauer, the playoffs are still easily in reach, how many all-stars do the Giants have?

    50 l The Giants Are 9 Games Above .500

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 19:10


    Giants take 2 games out of 3 against the Padres,  they sweep the Rangers in a 2 game series, and they won last nights game against the Pirates, which means they have won 5 of their last 6 games, they are 9 games above .500, and they are still sitting at the top of the NL West standings.

    49 l Happy 90th Birthday To The Say Hey Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 20:58


    Along with wishing Willie Mays a Happy 90th Birthday, James highlights certain Giants players who are performing well as of late and also breaks down the upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.

    48 l Smells Like Bad Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 18:15


    After winning the 4-Game series against the Marlins, the San Francisco Giants have now won 5 of their last 6 series, they now have 14 wins on the year, and they are one of the best teams in baseball. You absolutely cannot convince me otherwise, so please don't try. 

    47 l The Giants Are One Of The Best Teams In Baseball Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 20:33


    There are only 5 teams in all of baseball who have at least 12 wins this year and the Giants are one of them. After last night's win against the Marlins, the Giants now have a 6-1 record at home and will look to pick up a few more wins during this four-game series against the fish.

    46 l The Giants Took On Some Fish And The Fish Won

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 19:19


    Despite losing a tough series to the Miami Marlins the Giants still have a record of 9-6 on the season and have won 7 of their last 10 games. The upcoming series against the Phillies might be the biggest factor in determining whether this early success is sustainable or not.

    45 l Rocky Start For Colorado: Giants Sweep And Win 4 In A Row

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 19:47


    Giants are winning and its fantastic. After sweeping the Rockies and winning five of their last 6 games, the Giants now have a record of 6-3. The only other teams in baseball who have a better record are the Dodgers and the Padres.

    44 l Ruf Game For The Padres

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 22:59


    In todays episode, James recaps the previous two games against the Padres, gives the listeners five takeaways after 6 regular season games played, and previews the upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies.

    43 l Giants Lead The League In Home Runs, Mariners Recap, Winning In San Diego

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 20:32


    After last night's win against the Padres, the Giants now have a 2-2 record, lead the majors in home runs, and haven't committed the most errors. Not a terrible way to start the season!

    42 l Season Starts In Two Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:45


    In today's episode, James provides the listeners with some final thoughts and updates from spring training and also breaks down the first series of the regular season against the Seattle Mariners.

    41 l The Perfect Opening Day Lineup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 24:06


    Constructing a roster becomes more difficult when you have a team with so much depth. In today's episode, James attempts to put together the best lineup that would help the Giants win as many games as possible.

    40 l Five Bold Takes For The 2021 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 18:50


    In today's episode, along with informing the listeners of who has recently been cut from training camp, James also gives the listeners five bold takes for the 2021 season

    39 l Spring Training Standouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 22:33


    Players who are having strong starts to spring training, veterans who still have more to prove, and James answers questions from the listeners.

    38 l Dalton Johnson: Writer For NBC Sports Bay Area

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 44:09


    In today's episode, along with covering highlights from the first two games of spring training, James is joined by Dalton Johnson who is a writer for NBC Sports Bay Area.

    37 l Spring Training News And Notes, Giants Add Another Pitcher To The Starting Rotation, Grading The Front Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 24:17


    In today's episode, along with grading the Giants front office's moves made during the offseason, James also breaks down the most recent signing and catch's the listeners up on all the news surrounding spring training.

    36 l Giants Add Big Piece To The Bullpen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 13:35


    In today's episode, James explains how the identity of the Giants' bullpen has completely changed in just one offseason.

    35 l The Giants Make A Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 23:17


    In today's episode, James breaks down the most recent trade made by the Giants front office and updates the listeners on all news circulating around the Giants. Including injury updates on starting players and possible free-agent targets.

    34 l Mark W. Sanchez: Beat Writer For KNBR, Not The QB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 50:42


    For today's epsiode, Mark W. Sanchez joins the show. Sanchez is the beat writer who covers the Giants for KNBR radio. Him and I to talk about Tommy La Stella, moves that still need to be made by the Giants front office, the trajectory of the franchise moving forward, and so much more.

    33 l Answering Your Questions, Latest Free Agent Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 22:53


    In today's episode, James answers questions from the listeners of the show and addresses the most recent free agency rumors.

    32 l These Five Players Will Have A Great Season, The Giants Sign Alex Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 25:12


    Alex Wood might be the best free-agent signing for the Giants during this off-season, so far. There are five players on the Giants who are going to have a great season during 2021, based on how well they played during the second half of 2020.

    31 l Giants Make A Trade, But Should They Make Another?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 25:36


    Breaking down the most recent trade, things that should stay in the year 2020, and whether or not the Giants should go out and trade for one of the biggest names in baseball. It's all in today's episode, buckle up.

    30 l The Future Of The Giants Is Looking Bright

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 18:31


    The Giants farm system ranked 25th worst in the league in 2018. Today, it ranks 13th best in all of baseball. It's hard not to be optimistic about the Giants' future despite big trades that have occurred in the NL West recently. In today's episode, James talks about some of the biggest and brightest names Giants fans get to look forward to for years to come.

    29 l Who Did The Giants Just Sign?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 15:09


    In today's episode, James introduced two new players who have recently been signed by the Giants over the past few weeks and also mentions some free agents who would fit well for the Giants based on recent off-season moves.

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