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The NL wild card race is living up to its name. The San Francisco Giants find themselves in the thick of a wild race to the finish, and despite getting rained out yesterday, the Giants had a great day. The D-backs, Reds, and Marlins all lost, which pushed the SF Giants into a virtual tie for the third and final wild card spot. However, the Giants' winning percentage is slightly higher than the teams they're "tied" with (AZ and CIN have played two more games and are 1-1 in them). The Giants also have important tiebreaker advantages. If they were to tie with the Reds, the Giants would win outright without playing a Game 163. The SF Giants only need to win one of their two remaining games against the D-backs to win that season series. The Giants and Marlins split their season series, and the next tiebreaker is intradivision record, which is also an advantage for the Giants. So their playoff odds are certainly on the rise and things would be looking good even in the event of an eventual tie. Giants chairman Greg Johnson made comments that he firmly stood behind Farhan Zaidi and Gabe Kapler. There had recently been some rumbling about discontent among ownership, particularly with Kapler, and that firings could be made if the team fails to reach the playoffs. But Johnson put that idea to rest, stating that both would be back in 2024. Luis Matos survived a roster crunch as Michael Conforto was activated. Matos has really been playing well, and so it was infielder Casey Schmitt who was optioned even though Conforto is an outfielder. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

MLB.com's Maria Guardado joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to update the Conforto injury, this series vs the Braves and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about pitching matchup today, Conforto hamstring injury and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB.com's Maria Guardado joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to update the Conforto injury, this series vs the Braves and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about pitching matchup today, Conforto hamstring injury and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Where would the 2023 San Francisco Giants be without Wilmer Flores? For the last six weeks, Flores has essentially been the SF Giants' offense. The Giants' decision to extend Wilmer Flores for three years, $16.5M is looking like a stroke of genius. Flores is having a career year in his fourth season with the Giants, so much so that he's essentially already been worth the entirety of the contract. The third year of the deal is actually a $3.5M player option, but if Flores declines it, it becomes an $8.5M team option. But the other moves the SF Giants made between the end of the 2022 season and the start of the 2023 season haven't worked out so well. Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger simply haven't made the impact that was hoped or expected. Conforto has struggled to hit for any kind of impact power, and Haniger was ineffective before breaking his forearm and missing a bunch of time. Other signings like Ross Stripling and Sean Manaea also haven't been great so far. Luke Jackson and Taylor Rogers have mostly been good. AJ Pollock left last night's game with side discomfort. Marco Luciano was then promtly removed from the River Cats game. It is likely that Luciano joins the active roster, but it's not clear if he will get more regular playing time this time around. Another player to keep an eye on going forward is Wade Meckler, who's now hitting at the minors' highest level. Meckler looks like someone who will really contribute with the bat, which is what the Giants need desperately right now. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

San Francisco Giants top prospect Marco Luciano made his long anticipated MLB debut last night. Luciano received a standing ovation prior to his first at-bat, and again after he flew out to the right field wall on the first pitch he saw. Luciano also made a few nice plays at shortstop for the Giants. But after only two plate appearances, leading off the seventh inning with a two-run lead, SF Giants manager Gabe Kapler elected to pinch hit for Luciano. While the move may have been correct statistically, it took away from the entertainment value of the game, as so many Giants fans wanted to see Luciano. Kapler's decision earlier in the game to pinch hit for Michael Conforto with Austin Slater, however, was a good move. The difference is that at that point the game was tied and the go-ahead run was on second base with one out. Slater hit another pinch-hit homer, giving the Giants a lead they would make stand up. Slater is the best pinch hitter in baseball, but this move does highlight the disappointing overall season Conforto has had, and the fact that his poor performance against lefties means he will sometimes not hit against them. Most of the SF Giants' offseason signings have been significant disappointments. But all that matters is that the Giants beat the A's and swept this two-game series. The Giants' position as clear buyers had slipped following their ghastly six-game losing streak, but the SF Giants are in a much better position after two straight wins. They're only three games back in the NL West, and they are the top wild card team in the league. FanGraphs estimates the Giants' playoff odds to be roughly 65% with only four games remaining before Tuesday's trade deadline. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Last night, Pete Alonso hit a pair of home runs to lift the Mets to a 9-3 win in the Bronx, the seventh time this season that a Met has gone deep twice. The Mets lost the first four of those games (including Alonso's two-homer game in Milwaukee in April), but have won the last three. The last time a Met had multiple homers in a Subway Series game was Francisco Lindor's three-homer game in 2021… what's the last time a Met hit multiple dingers against all the teams?* New York (AL): Alonso, last night (9-3 win)* Chicago (AL): Francisco Álvarez, 7/18/23 (11-10 win)* Milwaukee: Brandon Nimmo, 6/27/23 (7-2 win)* Atlanta: Álvarez, 6/8/23 (13-10 loss in 10)* Toronto: Tommy Pham, 6/4/23 (6-4 loss)* Cincinnati: Álvarez, 5/9/23 (7-6 loss)* Philadelphia: Mark Canha, 8/21/22 (10-9 win)* Miami: Alonso, 6/25/22 (5-3 win)* Los Angeles (NL): Alonso, 6/4/22 (9-4 win)* Arizona: Lindor, 4/15/22 (10-3 win)* Washington: Kevin Pillar, 8/28/21 (5-3 win)* Pittsburgh: J.D. Davis, 7/19/21 (9-7 loss)* Baltimore: Pillar and Billy McKinney, 6/9/21 (14-1 win)* San Diego: Robinson Canó, 7/23/19 (5-2 win)* Detroit: Wilson Ramos, 5/25/19 (5-4 win in 13 innings)* Minnesota: Alonso, 4/9/19 (14-8 loss)* Colorado: Nimmo, 6/18/18 (12-2 win)* Seattle: Michael Conforto, 7/28/17 (7-5 win)* Oakland: Conforto, 7/21/17 (7-5 win)* San Francisco: René Rivera, 6/25/17 (8-2 win)* Chicago (NL): Asdrúbal Cabrera, 6/12/17 (6-1 win)* Texas: Jay Bruce, 6/7/17 (4-3 win)* Tampa Bay: Curtis Granderson, 8/8/15 (5-4 loss)* Kansas City: Conforto, 10/31/15 (5-3 loss, WS Game 4)* St. Louis: Lucas Duda, 5/21/15 (5-0 win)* Houston: Ike Davis, 8/26/12 (2-1 win)* Los Angeles (AL): Carlos Beltrán, 6/16/08 (9-6 win)* Boston: Mike Piazza, 7/14/00 (6-4 win)* Cleveland: NeverThe Mets visit the Guardians next May 20-22. Will we see them finally have a player hit multiple homers against the last team they haven't done it against? They also still haven't had it happen against the Royals in the regular season, and having Conforto's two-homer game wind up a loss in the World Series… yeah, that's how that one went. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willetspen.substack.com/subscribe

Why this should be the only year of Michael Conforto, and the finals days of the Bay Bridge Series. Maybe. Plus, after watching Underrated, Shasky and Lubman decide which Giants player needs the Steph Curry doc treatment. 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

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap the Giants sweep in Pittsburgh and discuss why this team is uniquely suited for extra-innings games. Plus why Michael Conforto's impact on the offense has been overlooked this season, and an early look at the Giants' 2024 schedule.01:16 - Recapping the Pirates series05:02 - Michael Conforto's big series against the Pirates07:43 - Camilo Doval's impact/closer of the future24:18 - Early look at the 2024 schedule30:45 - Previewing Giants vs RedsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Professor" Ron Wotus joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty after Conforto leads the Giants to 3-1 win over Pirates on SaturdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Professor" Ron Wotus joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty after Conforto leads the Giants to 3-1 win over Pirates on SaturdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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San Francisco Giants position players were top 10 in fWAR in the first half. The Giants scored more runs than the average team. They were better on the bases than the average team, despite being second-to-last in stolen bases. And importantly, the SF Giants were among the game's best defensive teams. Younger veterans like Thairo Estrada, LaMonte Wade Jr., J.D. Davis, and Mike Yastrzemski led the way, and the Giants mixed in some exciting young players like Patrick Bailey, Luis Matos, and Casey Schmitt. Many were very concerned about the Giants' defense coming into the year, and it simply hasn't been an issue. In fact, the Giants' defense has been a real strength. The Giants have been among the game's best defensive teams, with Estrada and Davis—two players many had questions about defensively—leading the way. Michael Conforto hasn't been great defensively, but he also hasn't killed the Giants out there in right field. The SF Giants certainly dealt with injuries in the first half, with Mitch Haniger out until September with a fractured forearm, and Estrada currently out 4-6 weeks with a broken hand. Conforto's been streaky at the plate, but other veterans like Wade and Davis have had very strong offensive performances. Bailey's emergence as the catcher of the present and the future was the best story of the first half for the Giants. He's been a clutch force at the plate and behind it. Matos has also been a bright spot, holding his own against MLB pitching despite being just 21 years old. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

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The San Francisco Giants cannot catch a break. What they can catch, unfortunately, are broken bones. Thairo Estrada is the latest Giants player to go down with an injury, as he suffered a broken left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday against the Mets. The SF Giants already lost Mitch Haniger to a broken forearm, and they've dealt with numerous soft-tissue injuries to players like Mike Yastrzemski, Michael Conforto, LaMonte Wade Jr., Alex Cobb, and J.D. Davis. Thankfully, Yastrzemski was activated off the IL yesterday and Conforto returned to the lineup after missing a few games with a hamstring issue. It wasn't enough, however, to prevent another Giants loss. Logan Webb was really good over 6.2 innings, striking out 11 Mariners and allowing just two runs, but the San Francisco Giants were shut down offensively outside of Blake Sabol, who hit two impressive home runs. Sabol also cost the Giants a run with a passed ball and wild pitch that should have been blocked. The losses are piling up a bit for the Giants right now, as they've dropped six of their last eight games. They're now tied for the NL's final wild card spot, and their competition continues to win seemingly every night. Per FanGraphs, the Giants' playoff odds have fallen to about 63%, down from about 75% just a few days ago. The Giants need to get back on track and avoid spiraling into the All-Star break. All of these injuries have created opportunities for young players like Luis Matos and Casey Schmitt, but thus far those players haven't really produced. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Meet Dennis Conforto, a remarkable individual who has dedicated his life to making a positive impact. In this insightful interview, Dennis discusses his passion for animal welfare, children's well-being, disaster relief, education, health, human rights, poverty alleviation, science and technology, and social services. He shares his personal journey, including a period of homelessness that shaped his perspective on kindness and empathy. Join us as we explore the power of forgiveness, self-reflection, and the importance of gratitude. Discover how reading and embracing diverse experiences have transformed Dennis's life. Get inspired by his message of compassion and the belief that we can all make a difference. Don't miss this captivating conversation!TOPIC WE COVEREDDennis Conforto discusses various topics he cares about, including animal welfare, children, disaster relief, education, health, human rights, poverty, science and technology, and social services.He emphasizes the importance of understanding the human behind accomplishments and assumptions about a person's life being simple or easy.Dennis shares his personal experience of being homeless and how it led him to empathize with others and strive to make a positive impact.He highlights the significance of kindness, forgiveness, and self-reflection when faced with unkindness or adversity.Dennis talks about the value of reading books, gaining diverse experiences, and being grateful for all aspects of life, which can shape a person into a better individual.WHERE YOU CAN FIND DENNIS:Instagram: dennisconfortoLinke In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisconforto/FOLLOW ME

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The San Francisco Giants got a huge boost when Casey Schmitt and Patrick Bailey were promoted to the majors and made an immediate impact. Is SF Giants outfield prospect Luis Matos next in line? Matos is tearing it up in Triple-A, but it's hard to see how he would find consistent playing time in the Giants' major league outfield considering the fact that the SF Giants have Michael Conforto, Mitch Haniger, Mike Yastrzemski, and Austin Slater locked into roles. Carson Whisenhunt and Reggie Crawford are also discussed in this segment. What has been the influence of new Giants GM Pete Putila? Is he behind the Minor League success and aggressive promotions that we didn't see for years under Farhan Zaidi and Scott Harris? Not necessarily. A lot of this has been a function of the fact that players the Giants believe in have performed well and earned promotions. A lot of those players simply weren't ready in previous years, but are more ready now. But Putila likely has had some significant impact on the process. Some San Francisco Giants rapid fire questions are also answered: Will Gabe Kapler ever get rid of the platoon system? If you had to buy a jersey, whose jersey would you get? Do the Giants have a legit first baseman of the future in the system? Have we seen enough from Brett Wisely? Assuming he stays healthy and continues to hit well, should the Giants consider re-signing Conforto? Who are the three likeliest Giants All-Stars on the roster? What's the expected record at the end of the year with the Giants' hot May? Do you envision the Giants being buyers or sellers in the deadline? Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Just like the last time they lost a series—which was a while ago—the San Francisco Giants won the first game of the series but then dropped the remaining ones. Game 2 was "the one that got away" for the SF Giants, who had tons of baserunners, via both hits and especially walks, and they could only cash in one run. The Giants held the Pirates to just two runs, so all it would've taken was one big hit. Game 3 was always going to be tough with breakout star Mitch Keller on the mound for the Pirates. Giants outfielder Michael Conforto had an injury scare, which is exactly what the San Francisco Giants don't need as they already have key contributors on the injured list. Thankfully, Conforto's MRI came back clean and he is just day-to-day. Tomorrow is a well-timed off day in that case. Joc Pederson, Thairo Estrada, and Joey Bart are also out right now, but all seem relatively close to returning. Alex Wood pitched a clunker today for the SF Giants vs. a Pirates team he really must do better against. With Wood struggling in the rotation, Sean Manaea in the bullpen (but pitching well lately), and Ross Stripling on the IL, is it time to consider Minor League options such as Kyle Harrison and Keaton Winn? Those players and the likelihood of a callup are discussed. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

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It's time to have our yearly Aaron Nola conversation (2:22). ... What do we do with Alex Faedo (8:10)? ... Is Michael Conforto back (10:51)? Conforto or Marcell Ozuna? ... The Tigers have some interesting hitters recently (18:44). ... Does Brandon Belt and Trent Grisham matter in deeper leagues (24:51)? ... What do we do with Alek Manoah, Blake Snell and Lucas Giolito (29:20)? ... News (36:15): Max Fried has started a throwing program. ... What's the Week 10 schedule and which two-start pitchers are we targeting (40:00)? What about sleeper hitters? ... Are we adding Kyle Gibson or Braxton Garrett (51:05)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (57:28). 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 awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi 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

(01:50) – Scott makes the case for picking up Brayan Bello(04:00) – Former top prospects who are getting hot: Michael Conforto and Mickey Moniak(13:20) – High upside starting pitching prospect: Bobby Miller(17:00) – Sneaky Oakland Athletics adds: JP Sears and Seth Brown(19:45) – Notable players to consider: Blake Sabol, Dauri Moreta, Paul DeJong(24:00) – MLB stolen base trivia 

Shawn Estes joins Papa & Lund to discuss the team figuring things out, Conforto's bat staying hot, as well as all the delicious food options in MinnesotaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Hops Michael Conforto rounding a corner Manaea and Stripling hurting the Giants pitching reputation DeSclafani hurts himself with a piano bench Bullpen power rankings 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

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Thairo Estrada, Michael Conforto, Cal Stevenson. What do they have in common? They're all Giants and that's about it. Matthew is celebrating the diversity while drinking a Bronarmy Navy. Ben is appreciating the balance while drinking a Charlotte's Web.On the baseball side of things they discuss the great starts of Estrada & Wade, the horrific starts of Conforto & Haniger, and then lift the rocks and point at all the ugly things no one else wants to talk about.Cocktail recipes can be found in the previous episode's show notes.

A Zona de Conforto é um padrão comportamental que nos mantém acomodados em nossa rotina. Como nosso cérebro se sente ameaçado pelo desconhecido e busca sempre manter o controle total da situação, recorremos à zona de conforto para nos manter àquilo que conhecemos, evitando assim possíveis riscos.Racionalmente, sabemos que a vida pode ser melhor, mas emocionalmente, o medo acaba vencendo e nos agarramos cegamente à zona de conforto. Isso afeta nossa criatividade e influencia negativamente nossas ações e pensamentos. Assim, ficamos sempre no mesmo lugar, estagnados, sem evoluirmos.Seja bem-vindo ao oitavo episódio do Movimento da Prosperidade Harmônica, uma série de aulas gratuitas onde a Dra. Mabel Cristina Dias destrincha tudo relacionado à obtenção da verdadeira Prosperidade, através da ativação do poder transformador dos Arquétipos na sua vida.

Leitura bíblica do dia: 2 Coríntios 1:3-7 Plano de leitura anual: 2 Samuel 14–15; Lucas 17:1-19 Risonho era apenas um gatinho quando o seu dono o deixou no abrigo de animais, por considerá-lo doente demais para se recuperar. Mas ele recuperou a saúde e foi adotado pelo veterinário. Hoje, Risonho é residente nesse abrigo e passa seus dias “confortando” cães e gatos recém-saídos de cirurgia ou que se recuperam de doenças. Faz isso com sua calorosa presença e suave ronronar. Essa é uma pequena ilustração do que o nosso Deus amoroso faz por nós e do que podemos fazer pelos outros em troca. Ele cuida de nós, em nossas doenças e lutas, e nos acalma com Sua presença. Paulo chama Deus de “Pai misericordioso e Deus de todo encorajamento” (2 CORÍNTIOS 1:3). Quando estamos desanimados, deprimidos ou maltratados, Ele está ao nosso lado. Quando nós nos voltamos a Ele em oração, Deus nos consola em todas as nossas aflições (v. 4). Paulo, que experimentou intenso sofrimento, segue: “para que, com o encorajamento que recebemos de Deus, possamos encorajar outros quando eles passarem por aflições” (v. 4). O Pai nos encoraja, e quando experimentamos o Seu consolo, podemos fazer o mesmo por outros. Nosso compassivo Salvador, que sofreu por nós, é mais do que capaz de nos consolar em nossa angústia (v. 5). Ele nos ajuda em meio à nossa dor e nos prepara para fazer o mesmo por outras pessoas. Alyson Kieda

The Giants were very much in danger of this trip turning into an utter disaster. While 1-4 is no one's idea of a good road trip through Detroit and Miami, the SF Giants were very close to being 0-5 after today looked like potentially another loss for the Giants, who improved to a still-miserable 6-11 with the win. Alex Cobb grinded his way through five innings, picking up eight strikeouts and featuring some really good stuff. The bullpen, much maligned so far this season, held the line after Cobb had allowed a single run. The Giants' offense, however, found itself in a familiar funk. They managed to score early (albeit only one run), but the did not manage to score often. The script flipped in the second extra frame. After going scoreless in the top of the 10th, and Camilo Doval holding down the Marlins in the bottom half, the Giants exploded for four runs in the top of the 11th thanks to two left-on-left homers by Michael Conforto and Mike Yastrzemski. The SF Giants need Conforto, Mitch Haniger, Joc Pederson, and Austin Slater back on the roster as soon as possible, as their absences have a ripple effect on the rest of the roster that means fewer favorable matchups than desiered, and recently it has showed. But just for today, the San Francisco Giants got a huge win and will return home on a happy flight across the country. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball – Championship Last Night NCAA Tournament – Final Four – NRG Stadium, Houston 4 UConn 76, 5 San Diego State 59 UConn 76, SDSU 59 – UConn wins March Madness with 76-59 smothering of SDSU Adama Sanogo powered UConn to the school’s fifth national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State. Sanogo had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Huskies, who became the fifth team since the bracket expanded in 1985 to win all six NCAA Tournament games by double-digits on the way to a championship. UConn built a 16-point lead late in the first half, then held on for a wild ride down the stretch. The Aztecs trimmed the lead to five with 5:19 left, but Jordan Hawkins answered with a 3 to trigger a 9-0 run and put the game out of reach. Keshad Johnson led San Diego State with 14 points.  Sanogo was named the most outstanding player of the tournament. NCAAMBKB – Ex-Hoosiers coach Bob Knight out of hospital, son says Former Indiana Hoosiers coach Bob Knight has been released from a hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. His son, Pat Knight, says he returned home after he was admitted with an illness over the weekend. Pat Knight issued a statement thanking people for their thoughts and prayers while asking them to respect the family’s privacy. The 82-year-old Knight won three national championships at Indiana before he was fired in September 2000 after grabbing a student by the arm in violation of the school’s zero-tolerance policy. He was hired by Texas Tech in 2001 and retired in 2012 with a then-Division I record 899 career wins. NCAAMBKB – Jim Nantz bids a fond farewell to March Madness Jim Nantz could fill an evening weaving tales of the great games and buzzer-beaters he's had the privilege to call over a storytelling career that made his the voice of March Madness for nearly four decades. But when asked about his favorite moments as he prepared for the 354th and final game of that journey, he wanted to talk about underdogs. It’s the teams that don’t get much time in the limelight that Nantz works overtime for. He wants to tell their stories the right way. It makes this year’s Final Four a fitting time to go out. It was filled with teams nobody expected. A storyteller’s paradise, Nantz called it. Even though this is it for basketball, the 63-year-old broadcaster will stay on CBS for golf and football coverage. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens, 7:00 p.m. Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames, 9:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m. Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 7, Houston Astros 6 – 11 Innings Cincinnati Reds 7, Chicago Cubs 6 San Francisco Giants 12, Chicago White Sox 3 Tigers 7, Astros 6 – F/11 – Vierling catch, homer lift Tigers over Astros 7-6 in 11 Matt Vierling made a sprawling bases-loaded catch and hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the 11th inning as the Detroit Tigers rebounded from a meltdown in the ninth to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 for their first win after a an 0-3 start. Detroit wasted a 4-0 lead but Riley Greene's seventh-inning homer off Bryan Abreu put the Tigers ahead 5-4. Vierling's backhand grab in right on Maurico Dubon's two-out liner stopped Houston's four-run rally in the fifth. After Houston tied the score with two outs in the ninth, Vierling homered in the 11th off Héctor Neris. Reds 7, Cubs 6 – Vosler’s three-run blast lifts Reds past Cubs 7-6 Jason Vosler, a non-roster invitee to spring training, hit a go-ahead three-run home run, his second of the season, as the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs 7-6. Cody Bellinger collected his first hit as a Cub: a three-run home run in the first. Derek Law stranded the tying and go-ahead runners in the ninth to earn his first save since 2019. Alex Young (1-0) got the win. Drew Smyly (0-1) took the loss for Chicago.  Cincinnati, which began last season 3-22, is off to a 3-1 start. Giants 12, White Sox 3 – Villar homers twice, Giants hit 7 in romp over White Sox David Villar hit two of San Francisco's seven home runs, Anthony DeSclafani tossed three-hit ball over six scoreless innings and the Giants pounded the Chicago White Sox 12-3. Villar hit a solo homer in the fifth and a grand slam in the ninth. Joc Pederson, Michael Conforto, Thairo Estrada, Mike Yastrzemski and Bryce Johnson also went deep. The Giants spoiled Chicago's first home game under manager Pedro Grifol. Pederson got the home run derby going when he connected leading off a two-run second. The Giants smacked four more homers in the fifth, the first time they hit four in an inning since Sept. 18, 2011 at Colorado. Conforto and Estrada went back to back, and so did Yastrzemski and Villar. Tonight White Sox are off Chicago Cubs (Wesneski 0-0) at Cincinnati (Cessa 0-0), 6:40 p.m. Detroit (Manning 0-0) at Houston (Valdez 0-0), 8:10 p.m.    News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:45 MLB – White Sox closer Hendriks starts final round of chemotherapy Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he was beginning his final round of chemotherapy on Monday. Hendriks, battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma, made the announcement in an eight-second video shown prior to Chicago's home opener against the San Francisco Giants. He wished White Sox fans a happy opening day while announcing he was starting his final round. He said he’ll “see you guys on the South Side soon.” A three-time All-Star, Hendriks announced the diagnosis in January. General manager Rick Hahn said Hendriks and Garrett Crochet (left elbow surgery) are “progressing,” though the White Sox won't have a timeline on their returns until they begin rehab assignments. NCAAWBKB – Sunday’s NCAA women’s title game draws record TV audience LSU's 102-85 victory over Iowa in Sunday's national championship game was the most-viewed NCAA women's basketball game on record. There were 9.9 million viewers on ABC and ESPN2 according to fast national numbers by Nielsen. The total audience is a 103% jump over last year, when South Carolina defeated UConn and averaged 4.85 million on ESPN and ESPN2. The audience on Sunday at one point peaked at 12.6 million. The record ratings come as the NCAA is deciding whether to separate the women's tournament or keep it as part of the championships TV package that includes at least 24 sports. NCAAWBKB – Jill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House First lady Jill Biden says she wants to see the defeated Iowa women's basketball team invited to the White House as well as the national title winner Louisiana State University. She watched LSU's 102-85 victory from the stands on Sunday night. The first lady, during a visit to the Colorado state capital in Denver, praised Iowa's sportsmanship and congratulated both teams on their performance. She says the champions were sure to be invited to the White House and then added that she was going to tell the president that “Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game.” NCAAWBKB – After March Madness, women’s pro basketball options are slim March Madness may be the last time for fans to see many of the talented college women players compete. Even the handful of players selected in the upcoming WNBA draft will find it difficult to continue their pro careers. There are only potentially 144 WNBA roster spots available and most of those are filled with returning players. There has been talk of expansion over the last few years, but nothing has come to fruition yet. Taking their talents overseas is also not given with those jobs also at premium. Following Brittney Griner’s travails in Russia, dozens of jobs players used to be able to find in that country during the offseason are no longer an option. That has a trickle down on openings in other countries. Golf – Masters – LIV’s Cam Smith happy to get hugs and handshakes at Augusta British Open champion Cameron Smith refers to Augusta National as his happy place. He arrived with a little trepidation now that he’s with LIV Golf. Smith says he found it was business as usual. He says there’s a lot of clamor at the Masters about LIV Golf players competing against PGA Tour loyalists. That much was clear when a practice round tee sheet listed Bryson DeChambeau playing with Tiger Woods. Turns out that wasn’t the case. Smith says it’s important that LIV players contend at the Masters. He says LIV players are wrongly accused of not playing real golf. Wrestling – WWE no longer just a family affair as it joins with UFC WWE is saying goodbye to existing as a family-run business as it joins with the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. The deal announced Monday between Endeavor and World Wrestling Entertainment catapults WWE into a new era after spending decades under the control of the McMahon family. Vince McMahon purchased Capitol Wrestling from his father in 1982, and took the regional wrestling business to a national audience with wrestling stars such as Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. McMahon called the agreement an evolution for WWE. USA Soccer – Davidson relishes new role with the US players union While the women's national team fought for and won its landmark equal pay contract with U.S. Soccer last spring, new players' association officer Tierna Davidson believes there is so much more to be done. The women continue to advocate for better wages and treatment in the game both nationally and internationally as the team prepares for this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Davidson has been elected as an officer for the U.S. Women's National Team Players Association, it was announced Monday. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Softball Marian Ancilla at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)                                                                                                                               MHSAA – Taylor Trillium Academy’s Fisburn named Michigan AP D4 POY Taylor Trillium Academy star Damaryon Fisburn has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 4 player of the year. The 6-foot-3 senior guard averaged 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals a game on a team that was ranked as high as No. 1. Fishburn is still deciding his basketball future. He's a 4.0 student and figures on going to a junior college to fine-tune his game before transferring to a larger school. Ty McGregor from Mio AuSable is the Coach of the Year.                                                                                                                               MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Softball Brandywine 7, Niles 5 – Game 1 Niles 9, Brandywine 3 – Game 2 Girls Soccer Michigan Lutheran 1, Bridgman 0 Watervliet 1, Berrien Springs 0 Coloma 2, Brandywine 0 Boys Golf Orchard Hills Invitational at Buchanan, 4:00 p.m. 1. St. Joseph                  174 2. Niles                         179 3. Buchanan                   206 4. Berrien Springs         241 Today Girls Soccer Niles at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m. Vicksburg at Coldwater, 5:30 p.m. Comstock at Parchment, 6:00 p.m. Baseball Benton Harbor at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m. Portage Northern at Niles, 4:00 p.m. Coloma at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Comstock at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m. River Valley at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Watervliet at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Coldwater at Vicksburg, 5:30 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Marshall, 4:00 p.m. Softball Watervliet at St. Joseph, 4:30 p.m. Portage Northern at Niles, 4:00 p.m. Coloma at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Comstock at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m. River Valley at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Schoolcraft at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Coldwater at Vicksburg, 5:30 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Marshall, 4:00 p.m.Detroit Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson (20) and Matt Vierling (8) celebrate behind Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, after they scored on a two-run home run by Vierling during the 11th inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Cincinnati Reds’ Jason Vosler, center, hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Monday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson looks at his hand after striking out swinging during the first inning of the White Sox season home opening baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Monday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball – Championship Last Night NCAA Tournament – Final Four – NRG Stadium, Houston 4 UConn 76, 5 San Diego State 59 UConn 76, SDSU 59 – UConn wins March Madness with 76-59 smothering of SDSU Adama Sanogo powered UConn to the school’s fifth national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State. Sanogo had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Huskies, who became the fifth team since the bracket expanded in 1985 to win all six NCAA Tournament games by double-digits on the way to a championship. UConn built a 16-point lead late in the first half, then held on for a wild ride down the stretch. The Aztecs trimmed the lead to five with 5:19 left, but Jordan Hawkins answered with a 3 to trigger a 9-0 run and put the game out of reach. Keshad Johnson led San Diego State with 14 points.  Sanogo was named the most outstanding player of the tournament. NCAAMBKB – Ex-Hoosiers coach Bob Knight out of hospital, son says Former Indiana Hoosiers coach Bob Knight has been released from a hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. His son, Pat Knight, says he returned home after he was admitted with an illness over the weekend. Pat Knight issued a statement thanking people for their thoughts and prayers while asking them to respect the family’s privacy. The 82-year-old Knight won three national championships at Indiana before he was fired in September 2000 after grabbing a student by the arm in violation of the school’s zero-tolerance policy. He was hired by Texas Tech in 2001 and retired in 2012 with a then-Division I record 899 career wins. NCAAMBKB – Jim Nantz bids a fond farewell to March Madness Jim Nantz could fill an evening weaving tales of the great games and buzzer-beaters he's had the privilege to call over a storytelling career that made his the voice of March Madness for nearly four decades. But when asked about his favorite moments as he prepared for the 354th and final game of that journey, he wanted to talk about underdogs. It’s the teams that don’t get much time in the limelight that Nantz works overtime for. He wants to tell their stories the right way. It makes this year’s Final Four a fitting time to go out. It was filled with teams nobody expected. A storyteller’s paradise, Nantz called it. Even though this is it for basketball, the 63-year-old broadcaster will stay on CBS for golf and football coverage. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens, 7:00 p.m. Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames, 9:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m. Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 7, Houston Astros 6 – 11 Innings Cincinnati Reds 7, Chicago Cubs 6 San Francisco Giants 12, Chicago White Sox 3 Tigers 7, Astros 6 – F/11 – Vierling catch, homer lift Tigers over Astros 7-6 in 11 Matt Vierling made a sprawling bases-loaded catch and hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the 11th inning as the Detroit Tigers rebounded from a meltdown in the ninth to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 for their first win after a an 0-3 start. Detroit wasted a 4-0 lead but Riley Greene's seventh-inning homer off Bryan Abreu put the Tigers ahead 5-4. Vierling's backhand grab in right on Maurico Dubon's two-out liner stopped Houston's four-run rally in the fifth. After Houston tied the score with two outs in the ninth, Vierling homered in the 11th off Héctor Neris. Reds 7, Cubs 6 – Vosler’s three-run blast lifts Reds past Cubs 7-6 Jason Vosler, a non-roster invitee to spring training, hit a go-ahead three-run home run, his second of the season, as the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs 7-6. Cody Bellinger collected his first hit as a Cub: a three-run home run in the first. Derek Law stranded the tying and go-ahead runners in the ninth to earn his first save since 2019. Alex Young (1-0) got the win. Drew Smyly (0-1) took the loss for Chicago.  Cincinnati, which began last season 3-22, is off to a 3-1 start. Giants 12, White Sox 3 – Villar homers twice, Giants hit 7 in romp over White Sox David Villar hit two of San Francisco's seven home runs, Anthony DeSclafani tossed three-hit ball over six scoreless innings and the Giants pounded the Chicago White Sox 12-3. Villar hit a solo homer in the fifth and a grand slam in the ninth. Joc Pederson, Michael Conforto, Thairo Estrada, Mike Yastrzemski and Bryce Johnson also went deep. The Giants spoiled Chicago's first home game under manager Pedro Grifol. Pederson got the home run derby going when he connected leading off a two-run second. The Giants smacked four more homers in the fifth, the first time they hit four in an inning since Sept. 18, 2011 at Colorado. Conforto and Estrada went back to back, and so did Yastrzemski and Villar. Tonight White Sox are off Chicago Cubs (Wesneski 0-0) at Cincinnati (Cessa 0-0), 6:40 p.m. Detroit (Manning 0-0) at Houston (Valdez 0-0), 8:10 p.m.    News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:45 MLB – White Sox closer Hendriks starts final round of chemotherapy Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he was beginning his final round of chemotherapy on Monday. Hendriks, battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma, made the announcement in an eight-second video shown prior to Chicago's home opener against the San Francisco Giants. He wished White Sox fans a happy opening day while announcing he was starting his final round. He said he’ll “see you guys on the South Side soon.” A three-time All-Star, Hendriks announced the diagnosis in January. General manager Rick Hahn said Hendriks and Garrett Crochet (left elbow surgery) are “progressing,” though the White Sox won't have a timeline on their returns until they begin rehab assignments. NCAAWBKB – Sunday’s NCAA women’s title game draws record TV audience LSU's 102-85 victory over Iowa in Sunday's national championship game was the most-viewed NCAA women's basketball game on record. There were 9.9 million viewers on ABC and ESPN2 according to fast national numbers by Nielsen. The total audience is a 103% jump over last year, when South Carolina defeated UConn and averaged 4.85 million on ESPN and ESPN2. The audience on Sunday at one point peaked at 12.6 million. The record ratings come as the NCAA is deciding whether to separate the women's tournament or keep it as part of the championships TV package that includes at least 24 sports. NCAAWBKB – Jill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House First lady Jill Biden says she wants to see the defeated Iowa women's basketball team invited to the White House as well as the national title winner Louisiana State University. She watched LSU's 102-85 victory from the stands on Sunday night. The first lady, during a visit to the Colorado state capital in Denver, praised Iowa's sportsmanship and congratulated both teams on their performance. She says the champions were sure to be invited to the White House and then added that she was going to tell the president that “Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game.” NCAAWBKB – After March Madness, women’s pro basketball options are slim March Madness may be the last time for fans to see many of the talented college women players compete. Even the handful of players selected in the upcoming WNBA draft will find it difficult to continue their pro careers. There are only potentially 144 WNBA roster spots available and most of those are filled with returning players. There has been talk of expansion over the last few years, but nothing has come to fruition yet. Taking their talents overseas is also not given with those jobs also at premium. Following Brittney Griner’s travails in Russia, dozens of jobs players used to be able to find in that country during the offseason are no longer an option. That has a trickle down on openings in other countries. Golf – Masters – LIV’s Cam Smith happy to get hugs and handshakes at Augusta British Open champion Cameron Smith refers to Augusta National as his happy place. He arrived with a little trepidation now that he’s with LIV Golf. Smith says he found it was business as usual. He says there’s a lot of clamor at the Masters about LIV Golf players competing against PGA Tour loyalists. That much was clear when a practice round tee sheet listed Bryson DeChambeau playing with Tiger Woods. Turns out that wasn’t the case. Smith says it’s important that LIV players contend at the Masters. He says LIV players are wrongly accused of not playing real golf. Wrestling – WWE no longer just a family affair as it joins with UFC WWE is saying goodbye to existing as a family-run business as it joins with the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. The deal announced Monday between Endeavor and World Wrestling Entertainment catapults WWE into a new era after spending decades under the control of the McMahon family. Vince McMahon purchased Capitol Wrestling from his father in 1982, and took the regional wrestling business to a national audience with wrestling stars such as Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. McMahon called the agreement an evolution for WWE. USA Soccer – Davidson relishes new role with the US players union While the women's national team fought for and won its landmark equal pay contract with U.S. Soccer last spring, new players' association officer Tierna Davidson believes there is so much more to be done. The women continue to advocate for better wages and treatment in the game both nationally and internationally as the team prepares for this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Davidson has been elected as an officer for the U.S. Women's National Team Players Association, it was announced Monday. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Softball Marian Ancilla at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)                                                                                                                               MHSAA – Taylor Trillium Academy’s Fisburn named Michigan AP D4 POY Taylor Trillium Academy star Damaryon Fisburn has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 4 player of the year. The 6-foot-3 senior guard averaged 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals a game on a team that was ranked as high as No. 1. Fishburn is still deciding his basketball future. He's a 4.0 student and figures on going to a junior college to fine-tune his game before transferring to a larger school. Ty McGregor from Mio AuSable is the Coach of the Year.                                                                                                                               MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Softball Brandywine 7, Niles 5 – Game 1 Niles 9, Brandywine 3 – Game 2 Girls Soccer Michigan Lutheran 1, Bridgman 0 Watervliet 1, Berrien Springs 0 Coloma 2, Brandywine 0 Boys Golf Orchard Hills Invitational at Buchanan, 4:00 p.m. 1. St. Joseph                  174 2. Niles                         179 3. Buchanan                   206 4. Berrien Springs         241 Today Girls Soccer Niles at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m. Vicksburg at Coldwater, 5:30 p.m. Comstock at Parchment, 6:00 p.m. Baseball Benton Harbor at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m. Portage Northern at Niles, 4:00 p.m. Coloma at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Comstock at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m. River Valley at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Watervliet at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Coldwater at Vicksburg, 5:30 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Marshall, 4:00 p.m. Softball Watervliet at St. Joseph, 4:30 p.m. Portage Northern at Niles, 4:00 p.m. Coloma at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Comstock at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m. River Valley at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Schoolcraft at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Coldwater at Vicksburg, 5:30 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Marshall, 4:00 p.m.Detroit Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson (20) and Matt Vierling (8) celebrate behind Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, after they scored on a two-run home run by Vierling during the 11th inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Cincinnati Reds’ Jason Vosler, center, hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Monday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson looks at his hand after striking out swinging during the first inning of the White Sox season home opening baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Monday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, that could have been worse! The important thing is that baseball has finally arrived! Ben is celebrating with his Orange You Glad It's Not Tiki cocktail. Matthew is drinking his Orange in the Bronx. One the baseball side of things the brothers discuss weird roster shuffles, the Giants offense grim start, and give first impressions of key players: how's Conforto doing? Does Camilo love the clock? Is Black Sabol the second coming of Mike Trout?Drink recipes can be found in the previous episode.Also, Ben promised I'd find Matthew's rant about umpires. I'm still looking for it. Check back here later.[UPDATE] Found it! Episode 9. Wow that was long ago. Matthew's rant is in "Taking Your Toys Away" from May 3rd, 2021. Our ninth episode. Please excuse the bad audio. The rant starts at 49:51.

Tuck in folks, this is a long one! The boys are breaking down the roster today and it's thirsty work. Matthew is slaking his thirst with a Switchblade cocktail. Ben is quaffing his final Tiki cocktail, the Scorpion.On the baseball side of the things the brothers break down the likely roster position by position. Who won the catcher battle? How many more squeezes do Haniger and Conforto have left in them? How good is the Giants pitching staff?To learn more about the cocktails in today's episode, refer to the previous episode: 100 Scorpions with Switchblades

The San Francisco Giants had an unforgettable offseason in the worst kind of way, with high profile misses on Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa. The Giants, of course, had agreed to terms with Correa on a 13-year deal before it all fell apart over medical concerns following his physical. Despite this seemingly like the definite time to do so, the Giants did not sign a superstar over the offseason. They did, however, make several solid moves. Mitch Haniger and Michael Conforto join the outfield rotation and address a couple of issues simultaneously. They push lesser defenders like Joc Pederson out of the outfield mix, and they also infuse some offense into a lineup that was quietly above average at scoring runs last year. The SF Giants didn't really have any major subtractions on the position player side (Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria found new teams, but neither contributed much in 2022), so Haniger and Conforto are straight up additions, not replacements. The Giants' issue in 2022 was run prevention, specifically caused by bad defense and an unreliable bullpen. Carlos Rodón joined Kevin Gausman in departing after an elite season, and the Giants replaced him with Ross Stripling and Sean Manaea. They're also getting Anthony DeSclafani back after he missed almost all of 2022 with an ankle injury. In the bullpen, the Giants' starting pitching depth bleeds over, and they also signed Taylor Rogers and Luke Jackson. Overall, the Giants look like a team that is on the fringe of the playoff picture, projected to have a win total somewhere around the mid-80s. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Opening day is less than two weeks away! That means it's time to start making ridiculous alcohol fueled predictions that won't survive the first road trip. Ben overthinks everything while drinking a Blood Moon Daiquiri. Matthew guesses wildly while drinking his Irish Maid. Who will have a better season, Conforto or Haniger? Will Blake Sabol win the MVP or just ROY? Most importantly, how many games will the Giants win?Cocktail recipes can be found in the previous episode "The 4% Irish Lunar Fiesta".

Joe Ritzo talks Giants Spring Training Baseball, Conforto & Haniger first impressions as well as the future of the Giants who may not be too far from the big leagues --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/passionforthepastime/support

Michael Conforto joins this episode of Giants Talk to break down joining San Francisco in free agency, the positives and negatives of new MLB rules and why he is excited to talk with Barry Bonds and pick up a few hitting tips.(1:13) Takeaways from Giants' win over Team USA(7:02) Giants prospects fill in for Team USA(14:19) Panik joins Giants in Special Advisor role(20:03) Remembering some Giants from the AL West(28:26) Conforto on the challenge of rehabbing(31:40) Conforto touches on the new rules(38:13) Conforto on the possibility of learning from BondsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ENTREVISTA: professora Marilia Conforto. Tem graduação em História, é mestre e doutora. Tem experiência na área de História, com ênfase em História do Brasil Colônia e Império atuando principalmente nos temas relacionados às relações entre literatura e história, escravidão e sociedade, cotidiano e escravidão, história e cultura afrobrasileira, discurso escravista, história sócio-regional do Rio Grande do Sul. Assunto: situação análoga à escravidão em Bento Gonçalves e fala xenofóbica do vereador de Caxias.

Is Logan Webb the only San Francisco Giants player who's one of the Top 100 players in MLB? According to MLB Network, yes. But these kinds of rankings should be taken with a grain of salt, since player evaluations can fluctuate wildly year to year. Coming off their 107-win season in 2021, the Giants would've had several more names appear in such a list. Even this year, guys like Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger could easily belong on such a list but it'd be hard to justify putting them in coming off so much missed time due to injuries. Alex Cobb, Thairo Estrada, and Camilo Doval also have cases to be on this list but were snubbed. Could the SF Giants pursue Manny Machado as a shortstop next offseason? Brandon Crawford is entering the last year of his contract, and the Giants need a star. Machado obviously fits the Giants, but would they offer him the chance to play short? Probably not, since he's graded out as a below-average defender there in his career, but it's an interesting thought. And what about Shohei Ohtani? The Giants might be hesitant to give a huge contract to someone who's primarily a pitcher (in terms of his value), but could they view him as an outfielder if his arm ever has a problem in the midst of a 10-plus-year deal? Probably so. What are some realistic floors and ceilings for the new guys on the team? Conforto, Haniger, Sean Manaea, Ross Stripling, and Taylor Rogers' outlooks are analyzed at length. And lastly, which San Francisco Giants hitter has the most aesthetically pleasing swing? It's pretty clearly one of the new guys... Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Some say the San Francisco Giants' tendency to give out short-term deals and deals with opt outs puts the team in a lose-lose situation. But that seems to miss the fact that, if the player has a good enough season to opt out, it means the SF Giants got good production for a year without having to take on the risk of a long-term commitment. There are certainly downsides to this approach, but it's clearly not a lose-lose. With that being said, how are the Giants looking next offseason? Who are their pure free agents, who has opt outs, and who's guaranteed to be back? Joc Pederson, Brandon Crawford, Alex Wood, Jakob Junis, John Brebbia, and Scott Alexander are the SF Giants' pure free agents. Michael Conforto, Ross Stripling, and Sean Manea can opt out of one more season with the Giants. And the SF Giants hold a $10 million club option with a $2 million buyout on Alex Cobb. The Giants are likely to be in need of a shortstop next offseason. Brandon Crawford is entering the last year of his deal, and the free agent market is pretty bleak. That's why it stings that the team didn't ultimately come away with one of the many star shortstops who were available the last two winters. The Giants will also likely be looking for an outfielder, and don't rule out a reunion with Conforto. The Giants seem hesitant to give long-term deals to pitchers, but they appear more willing to give multi-year deals position players. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Giants FanFest was a day full of unbridled enjoyment for those who attended. Giants Talk host Alex Pavlovic broke down the sights and scenes from the event and then turned to his co-host Cole Kuiper to discuss Michael Conforto's offseason, what 2023 has in store for Kyle Harrison and Casey Schmitt and how the Giants signed Stephen Piscotty to a minor league contract.(0:52) Breaking down FanFest(9:00) Why everyone is saying that Conforto has stood out so far this MLB offseason(10:51) Latest on Harrison, Schmitt(15:25) Can Piscotty make the major league roster?(18:46) Giants add Roberto Perez to backup Joey Bart(21:00) Where did former Giants end up in free agencySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy new year! Correa signs with Minnesota after all of the drama, Giants have twins, Conforto to patrol the outfield, Belt to Toronto, Longo to Arizona, Murph retires, 8 players avoid arbitration, Giants sign 23 international prospects, FanFest is Feb 4.www.torturecast.comfacebook.com/torturecast@torturecastGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TORTURECAST at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the entirety of the Carlos Correa saga, what he believes Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger will bring to the Giants, and what positions the team still needs to address this offseason.(1:19) Should Correa consider taking less money?(6:24) How should Giants fans look at the Correa saga?(11:38) Which free-agent signing will become a fan favorite?(17:37) Kuip weighs in on the Correa saga(24:13) Kuip on his expectations for Crawford in 2023(35:35) Kuip breaks down what Conforto, Haniger will bring to the GiantsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two things can be true at the same time. The San Francisco Giants' offseason has been absolutely brutal—from an emotional perspective. At the same time, the Giants have made several solid moves that add up to a reasonably productive offseason to date. The one thing they haven't landed yet is star talent, after Carlos Correa's 13-year megadeal fell through last week over legitimate medical concerns related to his right ankle. The SF Giants started things off by bringing back Joc Pederson on a one-year, $19.7 million qualifying offer. Pederson was the Giants' most dangerous bat in 2022, and bringing him back is certainly better than letting him walk. He was a problem on defense last year, however, which is why the San Francisco Giants' signings of Mitch Haniger and Michael Conforto are so notable. The Giants didn't have any outfielders depart in free agency, so Haniger and Conforto simply push some of last year's outfield contributors out of a lot of playing time. The two additions figure to be near-everyday players for the Giants in 2022, and they allow Pederson to shift to near-full-time DH duties against right-handed pitching. On the pitching side, the Giants once again let an ace walk. Carlos Rodón was dominant for the Giants in 2022, but now he plays for another team. The SF Giants instead signed Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling to identical two-year, $25 million deals with opt outs after the first year. The Giants' rotation doesn't figure to have as much upside, but it is deeper. It's a solid collection of arms that could once again make the rotation a strength. Kyle Harrison figures to factor into the MLB team next year as well, and he could provide that upside. The Giants also signed Tyler Rogers' twin brother, Taylor Rogers, to a three-year, $33 million deal. There's still work to do, but so far the Giants should have a passing grade this offseason. It's not their fault Correa's physical turned up something unexpected, and that only happened a week ago. They deserve more time to pivot to alternative options. Correa himself is still unsigned and could possibly end up back with the Giants on a restructured deal. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms: