Podcast appearances and mentions of Justin Verlander

Send us a textAbout 1/8th of the season is past so you can pretty much take #MLB player stats and multiply by eight. Tyler Soderstrom of the #athletics s is not going to hit 72 home runs. But #yankees  AaronJudge could definitely finish with 56 or more homers. Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt was taken out by a line drive foul ball last week in the #Mets #Twins series at Citi Field. Hoping that he's going to be ok but it was a scary thing. Is the National League really that much better than the American League this season?  It may seem so at first but it's too early to be certain. Might be that the top #NL teams #Padres #Dodgers #Cubs #Giants #Phillies and Mets are stronger than those in the #AL where the #Rangers & Yankees stand out. Is Manny Machado a sure-fire HOFer? He plays 3B which is generally underrepresented in the HOF. He's closer than you think and is in his 14th season of a stellar career. We talk about the slam dunk HOFers playing (Verlander, Scherzer, Kershaw), and others who are probably already there as well as those knocking on the door.Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com

San Francisco Giants vs. LA Angels MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Giants at Angels 4PM ET—Justin Verlander will start for San Francisco. Verlander has four starts in 2025 delivering an ERA of 6.75 and WHIP of 1.77. The veteran strikes out 19.3% with 10.2% walks. Ground balls are 37.1% with 1.45 home runs per nine innings. Yusei Kikuchi is the starters for LA. Kikuchi has made four starts with an ERA of 4.13 and WHIP of 1.17. The left hander fans 22.9% with 10.4% walks. Ground balls dished at 36.5% with 1.50 home runs per nine innings.

John Shea joins Silver & JD to evaluate Bob Melvin's decision to leave Justin Verlander in during the 6th inning of the Giants' 6-4 loss to the PhilliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Shea joins Silver & JD to evaluate Bob Melvin's decision to leave Justin Verlander in during the 6th inning of the Giants' 6-4 loss to the PhilliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Giants at Phillies 6:45PM ET—Justin Verlander will start for San Francisco. Verlander, in three starts on the season, deals with an ERA of 6.92 with WHIP of 1.69. The veteran fans 25.8% with 9.7% walks. Ground balls served at 42.5% with 1.38 home runs per nine innings. Jesus Luzardo will start for Philadelphia. Luzardo has three starts in 2025 dealing with an ERA of 1.50 with WHIP of 1.00. The left hander strikes out an elite 36.2% with 7.2% walks. Grounders were 44.7% with limited home run damage.

Eno and DVR discuss the Twins' contemplation of a six-man rotation to potentially incorporate David Festa and Zebby Matthews into their starting mix, the Brewers' heavy use of fastballs for third season in a row and why (beyond a rash of injuries) they might have been interested in Quinn Priester. Plus, they look at early playing time splits from job battles and expected platoons, and answer mailbag questions about Steinbrenner Field in the summer, Tony Gonsolin's pre-injury drop-off, Justin Verlander's first few starts as a Giant, and a few intriguing names to monitor on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 2:37 Twins Considering a Six-Man Rotation 6:07 Brewers Leading the League in Fastballs, Again Curt Hogg's Story at the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel ($): https://bit.ly/brewersfb 15:08 What Did the Brewers See in Quinn Priester? Mario Delgado Genzor's Piece at Baseball Prospectus ($): https://bit.ly/BPPriester 20:42 Early Playing Time Splits 32:38 Summer Expectations for Steinbrenner Field 40:10 Tony Gonsolin's Pre-Injury Slide, Expectations for 2025 43:15 What Are You Seeing with Justin Verlander? 46:21 Prospect of the Week, 2025 Debut! 51:50 Other Weekend Waiver Targets to Consider Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take 10 with Tim – April 11, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 am1.Pitchers off the great starts. Are you a believer?a.Hunter Greene (Cin, 3, ADP=26 starting pitcher) – 17.1 IP, 2 wins, 23K, 1.31 ERA, 0.629 WHIPb.Kris Bubic (KC, 108, 4) – 12.2 IP, 2 wins, 16K, 0.71 ERA, 0.868 WHIPc.Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL, 25, 20) – 20 IP, 1 win, 19K, 0.45 ERA, 0.286 WHIPd.Jack Leiter (Tex, 160, 25) – 10 IP, 2 wins, 10K/1BB, 0.90 ERA, 0.700 WHIP e.Casey Mize (Det, 145, 30) – 11.2 IP, 2 wins, 12K, 0.77 ERA, 0.943 WHIPf.Chris Bassett (Tor, 100, 48) – 12.2 IP, 1 win, 16K, 0.71 ERA, 1.105 WHIP2.Pitchers off the poor starts. Are you worried?a.Chris Sale (ATL, 8, 146) – 14.2 IP, 3 GS, 0 wins, 17K, 6.75 ERA, 1.364 WHIPb.Dylan Cease (SD, 12, 114) – 14.2 IP, 3 GS, 1 win, 18K, 7.98 ERA, 1.568 WHIPc.Bailey Ober (Min, 21, 349) – 12.2 IP, 3 GS, 0 win, 12K, 7.11 ERA, 2.400 WHIP d.Aaron Nola (PHI, 22, 210) – 11.1 IP, 2 GS, 0 win, 10K, 6.35 ERA, 1.235 WHIPe.Tanner Bibee (CLE, 27, 220) – 9.2 IP, 2 GS, 1 win, 6K, 6.52 ERA, 1.345 WHIP3.I thought Justin Verlander had fallen too much in drafts, but maybe there's nothing left. He's getting beat up pretty well so far.a.Time to move on?4.Kyren Paris continues to make baseball look easy. He hit two home runs on Wednesday and has five for the season, to go along with four stolen bases. He's also hitting .440. WOW! a.He's played a little 2B and CF this season, but Rengifo is back. Can they sit this guy? If no, where does he play?b.As I asked last week, is this for real or just a hot streak?5.Vlad Jr. signs a megadeal with the Blue Jays for 14 years and $500 million. a.Is this the latest Mike Trout type of deal – meaning, he'll make a lot of money but never win much?6.Wyatt Langford hits the IL with an oblique injury. They say it won't be long, but that's usually not the case. Dustin Harris gets the call.a.Will he get enough at-bats to warrant looking at in a fantasy league?b.The data doesn't look good on this guy, so I've soured. But perhaps I'm wrong.7.Justin Steele has been placed on the IL after a great outing against the Rangers. However, the velo was down, and he was diagnosed with elbow tendinitis.a.He was drafted as a top 40 starter, maybe more, so this one hurts. Any thoughts on who a fantasy manager should pick up?b.What will the Cubs do?8.Pablo Lopez hits the IL with a hamstring injury. The Twins are deep in starting pitching in the minor leagues with Zebby Matthews, David Festa, and Marco Raya available.a.Who are speculating on?b.Hamstring injuries can be bad, but unless you're Mike Trout, a return in two or three weeks is reasonable. Would you spend a ton of FAAB here?9.What hitter are you going to target for this weekend's FAAB?10.What pitcher are you going to target for this weekend's FAAB?

Baseball season has returned, and Jack is back for his 2025 Major League Baseball season preview. Jack welcomes Aberdeen IronBirds (Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate) play-by-play broadcaster Michael Marcantonini back to the show, for a comprehensive look at all six divisions. Mike and Jack kick things off with the AL East, a division Mike is very familiar with. The division has seen three different champions over the last five seasons. Will the New York Yankees repeat as AL East champs, even after losing Juan Soto? Last year, the Orioles took a step back from their 101-win season in 2023. Could they return to the top of the division, even after Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander departed as free agents over the winter? The Boston Red Sox were very active in the offseason, trading for Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox, and signing two-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract. Will it be enough to return Boston to the postseason? Mike and Jack also share their thoughts on the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays. On deck, Mike and Jack put the AL Central under the microscope. Four of the division's five teams have seen a quite a bit of preseason betting action... with the White Sox coming off a record-setting 121-loss season in 2024. The Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins all posted winning seasons last year. Who do Mike and Jack like to win the division and snag a Wild Card (or two)? Then, the fellas turn their attention to the AL West. The Houston Astros have won the division seven of the last eight years. The only year in which the club has not won the West since 2017 came in 2020, in the COVID-shortened, 60-game season. In each of baseball's last seven full, 162-game seasons, the Astros have been AL West champions. However, the Astros bid farewell to Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander and Ryan Pressly over the winter. The club doesn't appear to have much coming up through its farm system in the near future. Are the Astros still the team to beat in the West, or is their run reaching its end? Will the Seattle Mariners finally win their first division title since 2001? How will the Texas Rangers bounce back from a lackluster 2024, one year after winning the World Series? What kind of steps forward might the Los Angeles Angels and The Athletics take in 2025? Michael is a lifelong Philadelphia Phillies fan, so he is enthusiastic to weigh in on the Fightin' Phils' chances entering the coming season. How will the Atlanta Braves fare after losing ace Max Fried to free agency? Michael and Jack discuss the Mets' highly-priced addition of Juan Soto, and share which teams from the East they are projecting to make the playoffs. The Chicago Cubs are the betting favorites in the NL Central, despite having made the postseason just once over the last six years. The Milwaukee Brewers have reached the playoffs seven of the last eight years. Why aren't the Brewers getting more love? Michael and Jack debate. Jack believes that the three best teams in the National League all play in the NL West. Which of the three does he have winning the World Series? Jack explains why the greatest threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series defense may come in the National League Division Series. Finally, Michael and Jack share their World Series picks. It's an episode of the Jack Vita Show that you will not want to miss! AL East (0:00 - 17:30) AL Central (17:30 - 29:00) AL West (29:00 - 39:35) NL East (39:35 - 46:50) NL Central (46:50 - 53:15) NL West (53:15 - END)

Buster Posey joins "Giants Talk" to discuss San Francisco's great start to the year, how he believes Logan Webb and Heliot Ramos have evolved this season and why the team hasn't made any roster moves yet.1:00 – Breaking down series against the Reds3:00 – Level of concern for Camilo Doval8:15 – Concerned with Justin Verlander already?13:00 – Tyler Fitzgerald struggling on offense and defense16:00 – Concerns with the lineup20:00 – All the walk offs the Giants have had already24:00 – Hayden Birdsong reminding Alex of Tim Lincecum25:45 – Landen Roupp wasted outing by Giants' offense27:00 – Tyler Rogers looking good this season28:45 – Reaction to Giants' new City Connect Jerseys36:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Yankees 44:00 – Buster Posey Interview

So these uniforms are an homage to NYU? Wut? Our fashionistas discuss the purple controversy, the nearly disastrous Reds series and the Justin Verlander blues. They also sing for the unsung heroes of the bullpen until Ben ruins it by crying about Camilo.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 a Purple Pushover while Matthew is drinking a Rye-ght Hander. Recipes below.Purple Pushover1 1/2 oz Indigo Gin1/2 oz Orange Curacao3-4 oz Ginger Beer1 squeeze of limeAdd the gin and Curaçao to a highball glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and squeeze the lime wedge over the glass and drop the wedge into the glass.Rye-ght Hander2 oz Rye Whiskey1/2 oz B&B Liqueur1 barspoon Agave Syrup2 Dashes Orange Bitters1 Dash Cardamom BittersOrange Peel for garnishAdd all ingredients but the garnish to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Express orange oils over the drink and place peel in the glass.#doitforginny

Giants Insider for KNBR & Senior baseball beat reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, Susan Slusser joined Murph & Markus LIVE from 58 Social to recap the Giants 5-1 start to the season and to preview Justin Verlander's Oracle Park debut todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his unique perspective on what it's like to take the ball on Opening Day and what it means for Justin Verlander todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Insider for KNBR & Senior baseball beat reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, Susan Slusser joined Murph & Markus LIVE from 58 Social to recap the Giants 5-1 start to the season and to preview Justin Verlander's Oracle Park debut todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his unique perspective on what it's like to take the ball on Opening Day and what it means for Justin Verlander todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners vs. San Francisco Giants MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mariners at Giants 4:30PM ET—Luis Castillo will start for Seattle. This is not the same Luis Castillo that is a veteran and has been in their rotation for some time. He last pitched in the Majors in 2022 pitching 3 2/3rd innings for the Tigers allowing no runs and four strikeouts. He has been in the minor leagues since 2014 and was effective in his Triple A start on March 30th. He has been in Japan the past two years. Justin Verlander will start for San Francisco.

4-2 Former Giants lefty Kirk Rueter sheds light on how the addition of Justin Verlander can help the growth of the Giants young pitching staffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4-2 Former Giants lefty Kirk Rueter sheds light on how the addition of Justin Verlander can help the growth of the Giants young pitching staffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down how San Francisco clinched their first series win of 2025 MLB season against the Cincinnati Reds behind the brilliant play of Matt Chapman and discuss how they feel about the bullpen through three games.1:00 – On Alex's new book4:00 – Breaking down Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray's outings8:00 – How do we feel about the Giants' bullpen through three games?9:45 –Giants' offense, Matt Chapman's defense looking good against the Reds11:45 – Heliot Ramos looking confident13:30 – Tyler Fitzgerald starting off the season hesitant16:30 – Sacramento Rivercats roster is stacked21:00 – Mailbag Q's33:30 – Previewing Giants at Astros

Hour 3: Murph & Markus share their thoughts on the Yankees new torpedo bats, dive into the Cooler of Content, and react to Justin Verlander's Giants debutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houston Astros utility player and former San Francisco Giant Mauricio Dubon joins Papa & Silver to reflect on the impact Justin Verlander, Dusty Baker, and Buster Posey have had on his career, and how he adapted to positional versatility in the majorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3-31 Susan Slusser speaks to the strong efforts by Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray as well as the great play of Matt Chapman & the SF bullpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Murph & Markus share their thoughts on the Yankees new torpedo bats, dive into the Cooler of Content, and react to Justin Verlander's Giants debutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3-31 Susan Slusser speaks to the strong efforts by Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray as well as the great play of Matt Chapman & the SF bullpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houston Astros utility player and former San Francisco Giant Mauricio Dubon joins Papa & Silver to reflect on the impact Justin Verlander, Dusty Baker, and Buster Posey have had on his career, and how he adapted to positional versatility in the majorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textSteven & Derek discuss the latest in football, baseball & basketball along with fanny packs, tush pushes & uncircumcised baseball bats (00:58)-Derek's experience at Chase for Texas Tech vs Florida (10:41)-Steven's fanny pack (17:18)-Russell Wilson signs with the Giants, could it mean Shedeur Sanders being available at 6 for the Raiders? Are we getting closer to Aaron Rodgers signing in Pittsburgh? (47:52)-SF Giants start the season off with a comeback win, Justin Verlander's debut (01:17:22)-Warriors get by in New Orleans, how much pressure is on Kuminga? How good is the west with Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins? (01:29:17)-Jackass of the Week: LeBron vs Stephen A Smith (01:48:00)-Pop Culture Catchup: Severance ending, Anora & The Studio Support the show

Hour 1 Player development within the Warriors organization, looking at the development history of Moses Moody, Jordan Poole, Kevon Looney, which NBA veterans have developed while playing with Warriors to go on and have success and more! Hour 2 Moses Moody calls in all the way from New Orleans and they discuss Arkansas Razorbacks, player development, his shooting, Warriors standings in the West and more! Also the guys react live to the Giants opening day win and Kirk Lacob joins the show to discuss the team, front office, player development, Warriors culture and more! Hour 3 The first time in Giants franchise history came back from behind on the road during opening day for a win! The roster changes within the Giants and how it impacts their season, the Giants can be a playoff team! Hour 4 George Kontos joins the show to discuss Giants, the energy within the team, Justin Verlander, the current roster, Logan Webb, Buster Posey and more!

George Kontos joins the show to discuss Giants, the energy within the team, Justin Verlander, the current roster, Logan Webb, Buster Posey and more!

Ben Maller talks about a new revelation that shows LeBron was lying when he said he didn't know anything about the Luka Doncic trade, Juan Soto explaining his move to the Mets, Justin Verlander dominating the Cactus League, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send JD a text message and be heard!MAD DOG 18 MINUTES?!   @discord baby.  @christophermaddogrusso you love and want to protect your kid and not a @mets fan now but 18 minutes?  Your son didn't mention it but you figured that was journalism that the world needs.  We don't.  Ever.  @companyadjace @call_me_tca_prez @kevdu_theman @donna.fender @anthonyyacc & @brandonfurtado2 talking @spurs #georgianjordan @ma23mu Brandon loved him @shupiratesmbb torched @nyknicks for 34 in 19 minutes.  @maxscherzer31 @claytonkershaw & @justinverlander how do you rank them?   #marchmadness #cbb @brooklynnets #nfl & #sportstrivia at the finish.  All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

J.P. Martinez joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his journey to becoming San Francisco's pitching coach, how he plans to make an immediate impact with the team and what type of coach he plans to be.1:00 – How's the team looking in spring training games so far?5:00 – Notable happenings from spring training6:30 – What are realistic expectations for Justin Verlander?9:30 – Spring training injury updates11:00 – Former Giants at spring training18:00 – Mailbag Q's28:00 - J.P. Martinez Interview

Seth and Sean discuss their excitement that Cam Smith will see Right Field today for the Astros in their Spring training game, if he might actually make the opening day roster and dive into which hat Justin Verlander may wear when the Hall of Fame comes calling.

On the March 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's & Giants with Justin Verlander on the mound (1:45), Gerrit Cole's injury/Tommy John Surgery (9:30), how the Cole injury impacts the A's & the American League (33:10) and why he agrees with the Giants on their decision with Blake Snell (57:13). He was joined by: Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (44:07) JJ Bleday - A's Center Fielder (1:14:35) Marty Lurie - Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer & Giants Pregame host on KNBR (1:22:05) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 68 of Tablesetters! For nearly a decade, the Houston Astros have controlled the AL West—but the tides may be shifting. With key departures, an aging core, and resurgent rivals, could 2025 mark the end of their reign? We're breaking down the biggest storylines, offseason moves, and division outlook for every AL West team: ⚾ Astros – Losing Kyle Tucker, Justin Verlander, and Alex Bregman. Can Christian Walker's bat, Isaac Paredes & Yainer Díaz's emergence keep Houston on top? ⚾ Mariners – Elite pitching, shaky offense. Is Julio Rodríguez ready to lead them to their first division title since 2001? ⚾ Rangers – Injuries derailed their World Series title defense—but with a healthy Corey Seager & Wyatt Langford, are they primed for another deep run? ⚾ Athletics – Now officially Sacramento's team, they've locked up Brent Rooker & Lawrence Butler while adding Luis Severino & Jeffrey Springs—is this rebuild finally turning a corner? ⚾ Angels – It's Trout, Soler, and a whole lot of question marks. Are they making a last-ditch playoff push or delaying the inevitable rebuild? We'll also debate:

Welcome to Episode 67 of Tablesetters! The NL West has been the Dodgers' playground for over a decade—but could 2025 finally be the year someone knocks them off their throne? We're diving deep into the division's biggest storylines, breaking down who's built to compete, who's falling behind, and which teams are gearing up for a postseason push:

3-6: Dirty Work Hour 4: A sound Soiree featuring Barry Bonds & Justin Verlander, the Crap Section, & we put the show to bedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3-6 Susan Slusser spoke to the preseason success of Justin Verlander and the early struggles of Kyle HarrisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Verlander has another solid outing this Spring, but is that a sign of more things to come? Also, who can potentially be this years break out star for the #SFGiants?

Greg Amsinger, host of MLB Tonight and contributor for 30 Clubs in 15 Days, joins the other Gregs on Papa & Silver to share his big prediction for Justin Verlander in 2025 and how he evaluates Buster Posey in his new role as PBOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim Kawakami talks to San Francisco Standard baseball writer John Shea about the different focus for the Giants these days with Buster Posey in charge. Also, Bryce Eldridge's development, Willy Adames' presence, and Justin Verlander's impact. 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

Tim talks to San Francisco Standard baseball writer John Shea about the different focus for the Giants these days with Buster Posey in charge. Also, Bryce Eldridge's development, Willy Adames' presence, and Justin Verlander's impact. 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

On this episode, Thrill and EB discuss spring training, Justin Verlander's new curveball grip, as well as other Giants players like Heliot Ramos and Gerard Encarnacion. The conversation then shifts to discussing various baseball cards and sharing stories about former players like Lenny Randle and Boogie Bear.

Mike Krukow joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his thoughts on Luis Matos, Jerar Encarnacion, & Justin Verlander's new curveball gripSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his thoughts on Luis Matos, Jerar Encarnacion, & Justin Verlander's new curveball gripSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Bailey joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss winning a Gold Glove Award, what lessons he's learned from his past two seasons and how Buster Posey has influenced San Francisco's clubhouse.Cole + Alex::45 – How things are looking at spring training, keep an eye on Jerar Encarnación5:30 – Fifth starter power rankings9:15 – Post 2026 lockout?13:15 – Oracle Park's Coke bottle getting a facelift?14:45 – Mailbag Q's32:00 – Why Patrick Bailey is so importantPatrick Bailey:34:15 – Reaction to winning the Gold Glove35:05 – What his talks with Buster Posey are like36:00 – What Jordan Hicks needs to do to take the next step36:50 – What the key for Kyle Harrison is this season38:05 – What he wants to see from Hayden Birdsong this season38:45 – On Landon Roupp39:50 – Differences between his 2024 and 2023 seasons41:40 – On his pitch framing42:15 – On catching for Justin Verlander

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the lofty expectations for top prospect Bryce Eldridge, discuss how Jordan Hicks has looked in spring training and then answer a few fan mailbag questions.Alex + Cole:1:45 – Tom Murphy update3:35 – Where can Grant McCray fit in?: backup center fielder5:45 –Jordan Hicks looking good in spring training: locked into 4 spot8:45 – Mailbag Q's: Will we see Christian Koss this year?10:45 – What's up with Keaton Winn?13:00 – Is Lee still eligible for rookie of the year?13:45 – Can Eldridge move to the outfield?15:00 – Should Marco Luciano try first base or left field? Along with DH?16:45 – How long will Eldridge last in AA?Duane Kuiper: 19:45 – On being at spring training21:25 – On the vibes being different this year27:15 – On Bryce Eldridge's home run at spring training28:15 – Story on getting together with Aaron Judge30:00 – Why Eldridge needs more time in the minors: “develop him, let him get his feet on the ground”32:30 – Which young guys are standing out, strength of the bullpen34:45 – Thoughts on the ABS system15:10 – On meeting Willy Adames and Justin Verlander

Case has a huge prediction about Bo Bichette's upcoming 2025 season with The Blue Jays. We break down Justin Verlander's debut with the Giants and warn fans not to worry about JV's stats pitching in Arizona during Spring Training. Plus, Mike Trout takes on Right Field and we dive into the outfield adjustments the super star will be working on this spring. Full Youtube Broadcast here - like & subscribe! https://youtu.be/d_JnqTr3BTI   https://bleav.com/  

On the February 25 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the ABS challenge system (5:35), the bond Scott Emerson builds with A's Pitchers (24:05), Justin Verlander and the pursuit of 300 wins (28:30) and the risk involved in the playing the sport (32:15). He was joined by: A's Left-Hanaded Pitcher, Hogan Harris (44:15) A's Infielder, Darell Hernaiz (1:08:00) Radio Voice of the Athletics, Ken Korach (1:21:10) Baseball Hall of Famer, Jon Miller (1:35:55) 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

Justin Verlander joins "Giants Talk" during San Francisco's spring training and explains his reasoning behind joining Buster Posey and the Giants in free agency.1:06 - San Francisco's hot start to Spring Training4:55 - Can Bryce Eldridge make Giants' Opening Day roster?11:05 - Assessing Giants' pitching so far during Spring Training12:40 - Marco Luciano's spring training17:20 - Logan Webb named Giants Opening Day starting pitcher for fourth consecutive season18:52 - Giants injury updates21:50 - Around the MLB26:53 - Breaking down Justin Verlander's historic career31:20 - Justin Verlander exclusive interview with Laura Britt and Alex Pavlovic

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon reflect on the 4-Nations title game and event, discuss whether they agree with Justin Verlander's complaints about the impact of analytics on the game, and if they are in favor of MLB using the ball/strike challenge system in the regular season. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices