Podcast appearances and mentions of Brandon Belt

“Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's series loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, and discuss the Wall of Fame inductions of Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Joe Panik, Buster Posey and Pablo Sandoval. Cole and Alex also answer fan mailbag questions and preview the Giants' upcoming series against the Houston Astros. -- (1:05)Cole and Alex recap Giants-Tigers series (3:55)Alex feels Logan Webb is on an island with all the new faces on team (16:24)Alex discusses how Giants' inexperience will be a bumpy road rest of season (18:31)Cole and Alex discuss Wall of Fame ceremony (28:50)Alex breaks down Giants' injuries and roster moves for the week (39:29)Alex and Cole answer fan mailbag questions (54:05)Alex previews upcoming  Giants-Astros series                                                                                                                                                     (57:31) Alex remembers Michael Wagaman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SF Chronicle's Bruce and Marty look thru the Windows of Baseball on Mike Krukow retiring announcement and the Wall of Fame ceremony celebrating: Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Joe Panik, Buster Posey, and Pablo Sandoval See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SF Chronicle's Bruce and Marty look thru the Windows of Baseball on Mike Krukow retiring announcement and the Wall of Fame ceremony celebrating: Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Joe Panik, Buster Posey, and Pablo Sandoval See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Dirty Work reacts as Giants celebrate Wall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday. Brandon Crawford, Brandon Belt, Buster Posey, Joe Panik and Pablo Sandoval are all being inducted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Dirty Work reacts as Giants celebrate Wall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday. Brandon Crawford, Brandon Belt, Buster Posey, Joe Panik and Pablo Sandoval are all being inducted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3, Lubman and Devone discuss Mike Krukow's career and the Wall of Ceremony set to include Joe Panik, Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford and Pablo Sandoval

In Hour 1 of Orange and Black Weekend Wrap, Sam Lubman and Dan Devone discuss the Giants' grade at the MLB trading deadline. In Hour 2, Lubman and Devone break down the career of Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow, who is retiring from the booth following the 2026 season. In Hour 3, Lubman and Devone discuss Mike Krukow's career and the Wall of Ceremony set to include Joe Panik, Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford and Pablo Sandoval

This week on the Murph and Marcus Show, the conversation is all about the legendary broadcasting duo of Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper, who have been the voices of Giants baseball for decades. But it's not just about their iconic calls and hilarious antics - it's about the impact they've had on the team, the fans, and the game itself. Joining us on the show is four-time World Series champion and Giants legend, Bruce Bochy, who shares his thoughts on the importance of Kruk and Kuip's legacy and how it's not just about the wins, but about the people and the memories they've created. In this episode, we dive into the world of Giants baseball, where the lines between the field and the broadcast booth blur. We talk to Bruce Bochy about the Wall of Fame ceremony this weekend, where five beloved players will be honored, including Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Joe Panik, and Pablo Sandoval. We also discuss the importance of keeping these players involved with the organization and how they've become a part of the fabric of Giants baseball. But it's not all about the past - we also talk about the present and the future of the team. Bruce shares his thoughts on the current season and how the team can turn things around. He emphasizes the importance of getting reps and learning from the game, and how even in tough times, there's always hope for a turnaround.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8-7 KNBR Middays with Larry Krueger: Giants' legend Pablo Sandoval joins Larry to talk about some of his favorite memories from his career with the Giants, which included three World Series titles. They also talk about some of Pablo's memories with the other four new Wall of Fame members: Brandon Crawford, Brandon Belt, Joe Panik and Buster Posey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Murph and Marcus Show, the conversation is all about the legendary broadcasting duo of Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper, who have been the voices of Giants baseball for decades. But it's not just about their iconic calls and hilarious antics - it's about the impact they've had on the team, the fans, and the game itself. Joining us on the show is four-time World Series champion and Giants legend, Bruce Bochy, who shares his thoughts on the importance of Kruk and Kuip's legacy and how it's not just about the wins, but about the people and the memories they've created. In this episode, we dive into the world of Giants baseball, where the lines between the field and the broadcast booth blur. We talk to Bruce Bochy about the Wall of Fame ceremony this weekend, where five beloved players will be honored, including Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Joe Panik, and Pablo Sandoval. We also discuss the importance of keeping these players involved with the organization and how they've become a part of the fabric of Giants baseball. But it's not all about the past - we also talk about the present and the future of the team. Bruce shares his thoughts on the current season and how the team can turn things around. He emphasizes the importance of getting reps and learning from the game, and how even in tough times, there's always hope for a turnaround.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: This weekend, the San Francisco Giants are honoring some of their most beloved players by inducting them into the Wall of Fame. But it's not just about the past - it's also about the future. The Giants are looking to get back to their winning ways, and President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey is leading the charge. In this episode, we're discussing the challenges the team has faced in recent years, and how they're working to rebuild and regain their status as a top contender. The conversation touches on the importance of homegrown talent, and how the Giants' decision to focus on developing their own players has led to some exciting results. We're also talking about the impact of the team's leadership, including Buster Posey's vision for the future and the role of players like Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, and Pablo Sandoval. And, of course, we're discussing the upcoming Hall of Fame ceremony, where these legends will be recognized for their contributions to the team. The Giants' struggles on the field have been well-documented, but it's clear that the team is working hard to turn things around. With a new crop of young players emerging and a renewed focus on developing their own talent, there's hope for a brighter future. But will it be enough to get the team back to the top? Tune in to hear our discussion and find out. Join us as we dive into the world of baseball and explore the challenges and opportunities facing the San Francisco Giants. From the Wall of Fame ceremony to the team's future prospects, we're covering it all. So grab your glove and your favorite snack, and get ready to join the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's tough series in Philly. Later, longtime San Francisco icon Brandon Belt joins Alex to reflect on his storied 13-year tenure with the franchise. -- (0:00) Doubleheader loss to Phillies, one of the roughest days in recent memory for the Giants fans (5:00) Is this the final attempt for Ryan Walker to assume the closer role? (16:30) Are Giants pitchers becoming too predictable with pitches? (22:00) Bright spots have been Gilbert, Schmitt, and Webb's resurgence (24:00) The Giants offense has struggled the first month of the season (39:00) Brandon Belt Interview          Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shasky and Lubman discuss their final image of Bay Area spots dynasties, and the players who made them, like Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt

“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's encouraging homestead as the team prepares to face the Phillies. -- (4:30) - First impressions of series win over Marlins (5:30) - Adrian Houser's struggles in Friday's loss (11:40) - Jung Hoo Lee stays red-hot (18:20) - Casey Schmitt continues impressive plate appearances (24:20) - Rafael Devers continues slow start (30:20) - Recap of Brandon Belt day at Oracle Park (44:10) - Fan mailbag questions (49:00) - Preview of Giants at Phillies (52:40) - Interview with Tony Vitello   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants legend, Brandon Belt joins the show to reflect on his memorable career, his iconic alter ego “The Captain,” and what it means to be celebrated by the Giants this weekend. A fun, nostalgic conversation filled with stories, laughs, and appreciation for one of San Francisco’s most beloved players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 4 - Giants legend Brandon Belt joins the show to discuss his unforgettable career, his famous alter ego “The Captain,” and the Giants’ big celebration this weekend. Plus, we close the episode by saying goodbye to Young Tony — the end of an era and a moment longtime listeners won’t forget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 - Welcome to the Luis Arraez Wars, the Giants’ new version of the Brandon Belt debates. Duane Kuiper explains how Ron Washington can elevate Arraez’s defense at second base. Plus, more on the Warriors’ Draymond‑for‑Giannis trade chatter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 - Welcome to the Luis Arraez Wars, the Giants’ new version of the Brandon Belt debates. Duane Kuiper explains how Ron Washington can elevate Arraez’s defense at second base. Plus, more on the Warriors’ Draymond‑for‑Giannis trade chatter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Baer joins the show to discuss Jeff Kent being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Winter Meetings, & Brandon Belt Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Baer joins the show to discuss Jeff Kent being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Winter Meetings, & Brandon Belt Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob makes the bigs. Our proud fathers break down the Tampa Bay series and Logan Webb's mojo (or lack thereof) and then dive into a lightning round wherein they discuss the future of right field, the starting rotation, Brandon Belt disease, and Robbie Ray's 2026 mojo target.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking an Algonquin Sour while Matthew is drinking a Giant Passion Rum Punch. Recipes below.Algonquin Sour2 oz Rye whiskey1 oz Dry vermouth1 oz Pineapple juicePineapple wedge and maraschino cherry for garnishCombine the whiskey, vermouth and pineapple juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with the pineapple wedge and cherry on a cocktail pick.Giant Passion Rum Punch1 oz Appleton Estate Signature (funky base)1 oz Planteray 3 Stars (bright and dry backbone)0.75 oz Passion fruit syrup0.5 oz Falernum0.5 oz Dry Curaçao0.75 oz Lime juice2 dashes Angostura Bitters1/4 oz High Proof Rum for float (optional)Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a Collin's glass (or Tiki Mug!) with crushed ice. Float high proof rum off the back of a bar spoon, if using. Garnish with mint and a spent lime half.#doitforginny

Guest: Larry Baer, CEO of the San Francisco GiantsIn 1992, Larry Baer was part of the ownership group that bought the San Francisco Giants and successfully prevented the team from being moved to Tampa, Florida. Back then, they had a big problem to solve: An old, uncomfortable ballpark that voters wanted to see replaced, but didn't want to pay for.20 years after the construction and financial success of Candlestick Park's replacement, Oracle Park, Baer — now the CEO of the Giants — embarked on an even bigger project, developing an entire neighborhood near Oracle called Mission Rock. “We're in the baseball business, but really, we're in the media, entertainment, sports, real estate business,” he says. Chapters:(01:05) - Growing up a fan (04:37) - Larry's dad (07:28) - Stopping the move (13:28) - The Giants in 1992 (15:18) - “What am I doing here?” (19:31) - Hiring with urgency (23:34) - Last out to first pitch (27:45) - Buster Posey (30:13) - The Candlestick problem (36:36) - Making a new stadium (43:00) - Always hungry (45:01) - Becoming CEO (49:52) - Homegrown talent (52:55) - The Mission Rock neighborhood (57:27) - Revitalizing San Francisco (01:03:20) - “It all starts here” (01:07:20) - What Oracle Park means (01:09:52) - What “grit” means to Larry Mentioned in this episode: Barry Bonds, Candlestick Park, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Josh Harris, Larry and Bob Tisch, CBS, Peter Magowan and Safeway, Charles Schwab, Don Fisher, Bill Hewlett, Arthur Rock, Charles Johnson, Harmon Burns, Bank of America, Walter Shorenstein, Dianne Feinstein, Bob Lurie, Bobby Bonds, Dennis Gilbert, Roger Craig, Al Rosen, Dusty Baker, Bob Quinn, Brian Sabean, George Steinbrenner, Bob Lillis, Matt Williams, Greg Johnson, the 1994 baseball strike, Chase Manhattan Bank, Warren Hellman, Jimmy Lee, Pacific Bell, Coca-Cola Company, J.T. Snow, Jeff Kent, Bill Neukom, Brandon Crawford, Brandon Belt, Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Madison Bumgarner, Sergio Romo, Hunter Pence, Marco Scutaro, Joseph Lacob and the Golden State Warriors, Tishman Speyer, Al Kelly, Ryan McInerney, Visa, Che Fico, Arsicault, Trick Dog and Josh Harris, the Chase Center, Sam Altman and Open AI, Anthropic, Daniel Lurie, Salesforce and Dreamforce, Imagine Dragons, Pink, the Moscone Center, and Billy Crystal. Links:Connect with LarryLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Duane Kuiper joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his unique perspective on Klay Thompson returning to the Bay and to debate who wore the captain hat better: Klay or Brandon BeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Kuiper joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his unique perspective on Klay Thompson returning to the Bay and to debate who wore the captain hat better: Klay or Brandon BeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a jam-packed 24 hours in the baseball world that saw the Seattle Mariners trading for Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Miami Marlins trading A.J. Puk to the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease throwing a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals.Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman are here to break it all down for you on the latest episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. Does the Randy Arozarena trade by Jerry Dipoto signal that the Mariners are really going for it? Is this the beginning of the inevitable Marlins fire sale? And what stipulation does Garrett Crochet have for the team that trades for him?Also on this episode, the guys discuss why the second no-hitter in Padres history was blessed by the pitcher who threw their first one, if Rich Hill is going to be making a comeback and the disappointing news about Oakland A's star reliever Mason Miller breaking his pinky finger.Jake & Jordan then give their picks for The Good, The Bad and The Uggla for the week, which include the New York Mets who can't stop winning, the A's going for one last cash grab before they leave Oakland and the surprising whereabouts of Brandon Belt.(2:29) - Dylan Cease no-hitter(12:48) - Randy Arozarena traded to Mariners(31:36) - A.J. Puk traded to the D-backs(40:24) - Garrett Crochet contract stipulation(47:10) - Around the traps(53:10) - The Good(59:09) - The Bad(1:02:40) - The UgglaFollow the show on X at @CespedesBBQFollow Jake @Jake_MintzFollow Jordan @J_Shusterman_

Hour 4: Murph & Markus debate if the Giants will kick the tires on Brandon Belt or Pablo Sandoval as potential fill-in replacements at 1B with LaMonte Wade Jr. out, talk to Steve Lavin, and close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Murph & Markus debate if the Giants will kick the tires on Brandon Belt or Pablo Sandoval as potential fill-in replacements at 1B with LaMonte Wade Jr. out, talk to Steve Lavin, and close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonta and Shasky discuss the possibility of Brandon Belt coming back to the Giants.

The Toronto Blue Jays are 31 games into the season. We decided to take a look at players the Blue Jays decided to let go this offseason and compared them to players that are in the lineup in 2024. We exchanged: Matt Chapman, Whit Merrifield, Jordan Hicks, and Brandon Belt for IKF, and Justin Turner, but this allowed for players like Davis Schneider and Ernie Clement to see the field more often in 2024. We compare these players' starts to the season, discussing which decisions we agree and disagree with through the first month of the season. George Springer has been good this season, but why? Carter does a deep dive into George Springer's struggles, finding the root cause of Springer's slow start to the season. Based on what you have seen from Springer, what does he need to do better this season? In this episode, Brayden breaks down the fanatic fiasco, as multiple organizations are trying to throw the blame on one another. Who do you think is in the wrong in this Fanatics Fiasco? Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Daniel Vogelbach, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes. Intro: 0:00 Old vs New: 1:35 George Springer Struggles: 16:51 Fanatics Fiasco: 28:49 Outro: 36:07 Twitter: @Brayden5Ewasko @Carterfuerst2 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dialedinjays Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Mat Germain & Mark Corbett – Somethings cooking in the Rays kitchen"Winningly Good”Marlins rough roadColorado Rockies – Pete Fairbanks. The balls are horrible. “That's what happens when you don't throw strikes”Velo down 2 MPH - Pete doesn't do well in the coldRays pen was out of sorts in first Rockies gameRyan Pepiot – 11K in 6 innings, was the trade worth it. Glasnow threw 14K in 7 inningsAngels series  - Is that Chris Farley shouting from the standsRon Washington is working to invigorate the Angels teamAngels will visit the Rays at the Trop – definitely worth getting a ticket to see future HOF'er Mike TroutRon Washington coaching brought strength to Dansby Swanson & others when he was with the Atlanta BravesWill Blake Snell take the mound against Rays next week at the TropWill they pull Blake in the 5th inningAustin Shenton – DH of the day Rays strategy had 2 righties and then a lefty lineup to shake up Angels pitchingOff-balanced Rays batting lineup missing key left-handed batters, Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe, Josh Lowe & DeLuca. Opportunity for Shenton to get his repsJose Caballero- he is “Electric” – steal of a trade Working hard & looks like a Gold Glover. Spinning & Throwing. More speed than Franco. He is a 5 WAR Shortstop. Golden Glove performances with Caballero & Yandy DiazSiri is getting on base more effectivelyStrong arm of RortvedtZack Littell- came through with a tough first inning with the AngelsCleavinger & Poche a bit erratic in the bullpenRays now above .500Marlins are not competitive eX-Rays Front Office  move - Pete Bendix now with the MarlinsMarlins Scouting dept found lacking, Need a Alex Anthopoulos approach to rebuild a productive teamTommy Pham & Brandon Belt, 2 Free Agents that could help the Miami Marlins be a stronger team. "tanking” strategy for 2024 Marlins?.There is a reason that Kim Ng left MiamiColorado Rockies weather Cold & Windy.  How does it impact pitching speeds & finding ball trajectoryBrandon Lowe injury - right oblique.  Will the Rays keep Brandon? Judge was able to negotiate a contract with Yankess amidst injury history.Upcoming games at the Trop with SF Giants & Angels. Angels may see Littell and Civale again when they come to St. Pete.Will Rays see Blake take the mound. Rays rotation should fare well with Eflin, Civale & Littell against the YankeesShould Rays expect a sweep of the Giants at the Trop. What will it look like against Webb & Snell?Robby Ray, the new cheap team uniforms & pink underwearRays Minor Leagues are looking good – starting pitching has been strong.What will it be like once Taj Bradley returnsMat has a lot of faith in this year's Tampa Bay RaysThanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_    Mark can be found on Twitter x.com  @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.comJust remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and SpotifySpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward”

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the Blue Jays' Opening Day win in Tampa, José Berríos' impressive outing on the mound, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s majestic homer and encouraging swing decisions, which Blue Jays players bear the most pressure in 2024, and why he's bullish on Toronto's offence this season. Then, JD shares his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 5-1 win over the Capitals, Joseph Woll's strong performance, and the response from the “Core 4” after Sheldon Keefe's public criticism earlier this week (42:54). Later, JD is joined by Brandon Belt, former Blue Jays DH/first baseman, to chat about his future, the lack of offers/interest that materialized in free agency, his level of dialogue with the Blue Jays' front office during the winter, the team's offensive struggles last season, his relationship with the Jays' young stars, and why the team's offence hit a snag at Rogers Centre in 2023 (50:11). JD closes the show by weighing in on Simon Benoit's three-year contract extension and the fallout from Thursday's Sweet 16 games in the NCAA Tournament (01:25:55). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with a special announcement as we let everybody know where they can hang out with both Ben & Woods and Annie & Elsten for the home opener next Thursday morning! Then we get to our LAST stop on the Tier 1 Tour before we get back to some Padres talk with a hypothetical that if you could sign one more player, who would you take between Tommy Pham, JD Martinez, or Brandon Belt? Listen here!

Cards rookie Masyn Winn said the Brandon Crawford signing "kinda lit a fire under my ass" and we went straight to the veteran shortstop source for context on the quote.Crawford rehashes his breakup with the Giants and we ask him to compare former Giants skippers Bruce Bochy and Gabe Kapler. The 4-time Gold Glove winner wonders why former teammate Brandon Belt is still jobless.FT SHOP is open 24/7 :)--Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com

Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes won't start the season in the Bigs. Yay or nay on the decision? (31:23)(20:53) FT hosts explain why there's some cool components to the A's Las Vegas stadium renderings but it's like a concept car.(5:33) How does Eddie Rosario not land a Major League deal We explain the split contract for the clutch veteran outfielder heading to D.C.(43:52) Joey Votto is missing ball. Why no calls and remember Brandon Belt?!(39:10) After Ohtani faced the Angels in spring training, we explore the outlook for the Halos if prime Trout and Ohtani happened at the same time.(2:15) The show starts with an insane prank story that was executed by David Weathers.(47:29) Over/under win total picks today is an AJ special: White Sox, Twins, Giants--If you haven't signed up for the BetMGM sportsbook yet on the app or at betmgm.com, use bonus code *FOUL* and you will receive $150 in Bonus Bets Instantly when placing your first wager of at least $5 with BetMGM!

MLB player Brandon Belt joins BTL to talk about The Show team series and Grand Slam tournament in Texas.   Matt is also joined by an in-studio guest, CJ Glenn, for part of the BTL Experience for supporting the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame.  Jonny Schultz also jumps on analyze the upcoming Elite Series stop on Lake Fork with the Deep Dive App.

We explain why Christopher Morel playing 3B would have many implications for the Cubs. Is Morel working at 3B the biggest story of spring training? Could this lead to adding JD Martinez or Brandon Belt? Plus: Patrick Wisdom will play mostly 1B this season and the Scott Boras clients remain at home. Tickets for our live show on Feb. 20 in Des Plaines: https://desplainestheatre.com/events/cubs-and-grub-276/ Sign up for our subscription podcast: https://mattandsam.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Backblaze Receive a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/lockedonmlb. Go there, play with it, start protecting yourself from potential bad times!  eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel New customers, join today and you'll get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We explain why Christopher Morel playing 3B would have many implications for the Cubs. Is Morel working at 3B the biggest story of spring training? Could this lead to adding JD Martinez or Brandon Belt? Plus: Patrick Wisdom will play mostly 1B this season and the Scott Boras clients remain at home.Tickets for our live show on Feb. 20 in Des Plaines: https://desplainestheatre.com/events/cubs-and-grub-276/Sign up for our subscription podcast: https://mattandsam.supercast.com/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BackblazeReceive a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/lockedonmlb. Go there, play with it, start protecting yourself from potential bad times! eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the New York Mets decide to sign one more position player into the mix before spring training, who are some under-the-radar names they should target?Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses Brandon Belt, Adam Duvall, Tommy Pham, Eddie Rosario, and Gio Urshela, among other players who could still help the Mets in free agency.JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmetsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 for just trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONMLB when you register.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the New York Mets decide to sign one more position player into the mix before spring training, who are some under-the-radar names they should target? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses Brandon Belt, Adam Duvall, Tommy Pham, Eddie Rosario, and Gio Urshela, among other players who could still help the Mets in free agency. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 for just trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONMLB when you register. eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel New customers, join today and you'll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Jeff Passan is arguably baseball's most trustworthy reporter, and he wrote today that "One team opposing organizations expect to sign at least one top-end Boras client: the San Francisco Giants..." Passan is referring to Boras' 'Big 4': Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, and Matt Chapman. It's not surprising that opposing teams view the SF Giants as a likely destination for at least one of these players. The Giants are still believed to be big-game hunting; it's just been a very slow-moving market. The impending close of Shota Imanaga's posting window is likely holding up the market to a degree, particularly for Snell and Montgomery. Imanaga's 45-day posting window expires a week from Thursday, and he is expected to command a deal of at least $100 million, per Passan. The Giants make sense for Imanaga, just like they do for fellow lefty starters Snell and Montgomery. Finally, Passan also mentions the SF Giants as a possible destination for high-end relievers Josh Hader, Jordan Hicks, and Robert Stephenson. He also lists the Giants among the select group of teams looking at the veteran position player market, which Passan says is "in danger of collapsing" due to low overall demand. The names mentioned: Teoscar Hernandez, Jorge Soler, J.D. Martinez, Justin Turner, Rhys Hoskins, Joc Pederson, Brandon Belt, Harrison Bader, Michael A. Taylor, Tommy Pham, Adam Duvall, and Eddie Rosario. It's difficult to see any of these players fitting the SF Giants well, but there are perhaps a few exceptions. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

ESPN's Jeff Passan is arguably baseball's most trustworthy reporter, and he wrote today that "One team opposing organizations expect to sign at least one top-end Boras client: the San Francisco Giants..." Passan is referring to Boras' 'Big 4': Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, and Matt Chapman. It's not surprising that opposing teams view the SF Giants as a likely destination for at least one of these players. The Giants are still believed to be big-game hunting; it's just been a very slow-moving market.The impending close of Shota Imanaga's posting window is likely holding up the market to a degree, particularly for Snell and Montgomery. Imanaga's 45-day posting window expires a week from Thursday, and he is expected to command a deal of at least $100 million, per Passan. The Giants make sense for Imanaga, just like they do for fellow lefty starters Snell and Montgomery.Finally, Passan also mentions the SF Giants as a possible destination for high-end relievers Josh Hader, Jordan Hicks, and Robert Stephenson. He also lists the Giants among the select group of teams looking at the veteran position player market, which Passan says is "in danger of collapsing" due to low overall demand. The names mentioned: Teoscar Hernandez, Jorge Soler, J.D. Martinez, Justin Turner, Rhys Hoskins, Joc Pederson, Brandon Belt, Harrison Bader, Michael A. Taylor, Tommy Pham, Adam Duvall, and Eddie Rosario. It's difficult to see any of these players fitting the SF Giants well, but there are perhaps a few exceptions.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

All-Star Whit Merrifield covers specifics on why Toronto's bats underperformed this season and why did the team choose to pull big money starter Jose Berrios early from their elimination game loss? Also, why was Whit benched and what was that communication process like?Also covered: Brandon Belt's potential last speech, Whit's MLB player golf tourney update & is it called dinner or supper in North Carolina?FT merch for your squad--Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com

All-Star Whit Merrifield covers specifics on why Toronto's bats underperformed this season and why did the team choose to pull big money starter Jose Berrios early from their elimination game loss? Also, why was Whit benched and what was that communication process like? Also covered: Brandon Belt's potential last speech, Whit's MLB player golf tourney update & is it called dinner or supper in North Carolina? FT merch for your squad -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Francisco Giants' playoff hopes are almost certainly over. So it's not at all surprising that today, the SF Giants announced a flurry of future-oriented moves. The Giants recalled Marco Luciano and Tristan Beck from Triple-A. They selected the contract of Tyler Fitzgerald and added him to the MLB roster. Sean Hjelle was optioned. Brandon Crawford was placed on the IL with a right hamstring strain, and Paul DeJong was placed on unconditional release waivers.Hopefully the Giants give long looks to Luciano in particular, but also Fitzgerald. And give Tristan Beck, along with Kyle Harrison, chances to start games. SF Giants fans are sick and tired of the timid approach the Giants have taken with some of their young players. Watching them get jerked around back and forth between Triple-A and the Majors. Watching them get 12 plate appearances and then get sent down. Seeing them get pinch-hit for in the MLB debut when everyone in the ballpark wanted to see that player hit. It's time for all of that to stop.Brandon Crawford may have played his last game as a Giant. He's eligible to come off the IL on the last day of the season, however, so even if he's injured he should be activated and get to walk off the field for perhaps the final time. The SF Giants failed miserably by not giving a proper sendoff to Brandon Belt in what clearly could've been (and ended up being) his last game as a Giant. Lastly, Tom Verducci's article in which he calls the SF Giants baseball's "most boring contender" is discussed.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) is joined by Niv Shah (@ottoneu), the creator of Ottoneu and Chad's co-manager in Ottoneu league 13. They have some tough choices to make this September and discuss those decisions, along with a handful of under-rostered players who might be a fit for your roster. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps Ep 114 1:32 - For episode 114, we discuss jersey number 14 and for Chad, that means it's a prime opportunity to discuss the consistently underappreciated Larry Doby 7:07 - Outlining where Niv and Chad are in league 13 today, and their issues at MI, stemming from a weak auction and a miss on Vaughn Grissom 15:34 - Going into next week's matchup, they have a gap at MI on Thursday and FA wire at MI is barren 20:20 - Thinking about how you use 40 roster spots and the relatively low value of small upgrades 24:53 - Do you go get a marginal improvement in your MI bench or a long-term potential star like Dylan Crews? Plus the advantage of having lots of cap space in the playoffs. 33:39 - Finding exciting prospects that are still available, including Adael Amador and Chase DeLauter 45:00 - Lower rostered players who are interesting for now or the future, starting with the boring but useful Nick Pivetta 51:23 - Jordan Wicks and Tejay Antone are both intriguing now and for the future 58:09 - Javier Assad is suddenly looking great 1:02:15 - Looking at bats and opening with Amed Rosario, lefty killer 1:06:18 - Brandon Belt and other oldie but goodies 1:11:49 - A few more dart throws Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS Connect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest "Giants Talk" podcast, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the first half of the Giants-Blue Jays series while looking into how Brandon Belt and Kevin Gausman are doing in Toronto. Then the two hosts discuss Taylor Rogers success on the mound while also looking into Casey Schmitt's lack of playing time. They finally wrap up by previewing San Francisco's upcoming series against the New York Mets.(1:08) Looking at the halfway point of the Giants-Blue Jays series(2:27) Gausman had a ‘revenge game' against Giants(14:02) Belt having 'fun' in Toronto(19:00) Tyler Rogers “baffled” Blue Jays players on Tuesday(27:48) Schmitt's lack of playing time as of late(30:04) Alex Cobb coming back to the rotation(31:29) Previewing Giants-Mets seriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the Deep – Jordan (@BuntSingles) and Shwebsi (@shwebsi) cover some past favorites and take a trip around the league to dig for more deep league gems. Timestamps: Intro (0:16) Deep Dive - Brayan Bello (2:37) Deep Dive - Owen Miller (14:24) Team-by-team breakdown of

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about 53-year-old Dae-Sung Koo 구대성 pitching in Australia, provide a final(?) update on Brandon Belt's beloved Toronto chicken tenders, discuss the invisible strike zone as a feature that sets baseball apart from other sports (along with listener responses to other differentiating factors), bemoan the results of a Reddit poll […]

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley recap the conclusion of the Carlos Correa free agency saga, breaking down his new, actually finalized contract with the Twins, reviewing his offseason odyssey, and trying to anticipate his future. Then (28:20) they banter about Trevor Story's elbow surgery, the Blue Jays' and Marlins' signings of Brandon Belt and Johnny […]

Link to Scott's article- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/what-the-rule-changes-mean-for-fantasy-baseball-in-2023-from-banning-the-shift-to-limiting-pickoff-throws/ Trevor Story is out 4-6 months after having UCL surgery (4:11). Who's going to fill in? ... Should you lower expectations on Rafael Devers (11:00)? ... Brandon Belt signed with the Blue Jays (12:45). ... Johnny Cueto signed with the Marlins (15:43). ... MLB is implementing a bunch of rule changes in 2023, starting with a pitch timer (21:15). ... Which pitchers had the slowest tempo in 2022 (23:00)? ... Pitchers will be limited to two pickoff attempts as well (25:25). ... As a result, steals could go way up (29:20). ... How much did steals go up in the minors (38:32)? ... Which players could run more (42:59)? ... There will also be defensive shift limits (48:15). ... Which hitters and pitchers could be affected most? Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-baseball-today?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-baseball-collection Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." 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