Podcast appearances and mentions of mason black

What does it take to win a division of our Tiered Dynasty league? Champs Sasha, Scott, Kevin, and top tier champ Mason Black join Victor, Jesse, and TIDY co-commish Simon for a roundtable chat. It's a great dynasty strategy talk. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

Bryce Eldridge joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his powerful swing, why he finds inspiration from players like Yordan Álvarez and how his development at first base is progressing.Alex + Cole:1:00 – Break down of spring training news, Bryce Eldridge cut5:10 – Other players leaving camp, Mason Black optioned6:20 – Takeaways from who left camp7:10 – Will Kyle Harrison be the 5th starter?8:45 – Landon Roupp impressing10:00 – Hoping Kyle Harrison can get his stuff back11:40 – Guys who went off in spring training and then did nothing, and what they're up to now22:15 – Mailbag Q'sBryce Eldridge:29:40 – Why getting to spring training early was important to him30:10 – Story on getting a selfie with Verlander when he was a kid, what it's like having him as a teammate now31:20 – Breaking down his short swing33:00 – Players he looks up to: Yordon Alveraz33:35 – On his development at first base34:10 – How meeting Verlander and Buster was his “welcome to the league” moment34:35 – What it was like working with Will Clark35:20 – Who he's looking forward to working with35:45 – Does he hope to pitch at some point in his career?36:45 – What he likes to do in his personal time

Tim Kanak (@fanatsyaceball) and Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) discuss Spring Training Roster Battles to watch in the National League for the 2025 season | Episode 217.Please subscribe to the podcast (the Fantasy Aceball Podcast) and to YouTube channel (@TheTimkanak) for more fantasy baseball information and visit Fantasy Pros to read more of Tim's other content related to rankings, fScores and fantasy advice. NL Arizona Diamondbacks SS/3B/DH: Geraldo Perdomo v Jordan Lawlar v Eugenio Suarez v Pavin Smith Closer: Justin Martinez v Kevin Ginkel v AJ Puk Atlanta Braves SP4/5: Grant Holmes v Ian Anderson v AJ Smith-Shawver v Hurston Waldrep v Bryce Elder Chicago Cubs SP5: Javier Assad v Ben Brown v Jordan Wicks v Caleb Killian Cincinnati Reds DH/1B/3B/LF: Spencer Steer v CES v Jeimer Candelario v Gavin Lux v Noelvi Marte SP5: Nick Martinez v Rhett Lowder Colorado Rockies RF: Jordan Beck v Sam Hilliard v Zac Veen Closer: Tyler Kinley v Seth Halvorson LA Dodgers SP5: Tony Gonsolin v Bobby Miller v Landon Knack v Dustin May Miami Marlins C: Nick Fortes v Agustin Ramirez 1B/DH: Jonah Bride v Deyvison de los Santos v Griffin Conine v Matt Mervis v Graham Pauley 2B: Otto Lopez v Max Acosta v Jared Serna SP5: Max Meyer v Adam Mazur Closer: Calvin Faucher v Anthony Bender v Andrew Nardi Milwaukee Brewers 2B/3B: Joey Ortiz v Bryce Turang v Oliver Dunn v Tyler Black v Caleb Durbin SP5: Brandon Woodruff v Logan Henderson v Aaron Ashby v DL Hall Closer: Trevor Megill v Abner Uribe v Jacob Misiorowski v Craig Yoho New York Mets CF: Starling Marte v Jose Siri v Luisangel Acuna v Ronny Mauricio SP5/6: Clay Holmes v Paul Blackburn v Tylor Megill v Brandon Sproat Philadelphia Phillies Closer:  Jordan Romano v Orion Kerkering Pittsburgh Pirates C/1B/LF/DH: Joey Bart v Endy Rodriguez v Henry Davis v Jack Suwinski v Tommy Pham v Bryan Reynolds NOTE: Spencer Horwitz hurt 2B: Nick Gonzalez v Nick Yorke SP4/5: Bailey Falter v Johan Oviedo v Thomas Harrington v Bubba Chandler v Braxton Ashcraft v Andrew Heaney San Diego Padres C: Elias Diaz v Luis Campusano DH: Gavin Sheets v Mike Brosseau v Tirso Ornelas SP5: Matt Waldon v Randy Vasquez v Jhony Brito v Kyle Hart San Francisco Giants 1B/DH: Marco Luciano v Bryce Eldridge v Wilmer Flores v LaMonte Wade Jr. SP5: Jordan Hicks v Hayden Birdsong v Mason Black v Carson Whisenhunt St. Louis Cardinals C: Ivan Herrera v Pedro Pages 2B/LF/CF: Nolan Gorman v Brandon Donovan v Lars Nootbaar v Victor Scott II v Michael Siani SP4/5: Steven Matz v Andre Pallante v Michael McGreevy v Quinn Mathews Washington Nationals LF/CF/RF: (can Dylan Crews play CF?) v Juan Yepez v Jacob Young SP4/5: Trevor Williams v Michael Soroka v DJ Herz v Cade Cavalli v Jackson Rutledge v Cole Henry v Andre Lara v Brad Lord Closer: Jorge Lopez v Derek Law v Jose FerrerPlease rate and review the podcast and follow Tim on X (@fantasyaceball) and on YouTube (@TheTimkanak) for more great content!

Giants reliever, Mason Black, joins Hot Stove Show with Kerry Crowley as Pitchers and Catchers report in Scottsdale in about a weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

X gamers returns - where we talk about some prospects starting to make an impact. We talk Simon Edvinsson, Calum Ritchie, Jackson Blake, Emil Andrae, amd Marco Kasper. Polls from Mason Black, the NHL Rank King. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Pick Prediction 9/25/2024 by Tony T. Giants at Diamondbacks—Mason Black to start for San Francisco. Black appeared in eight games delivering an ERA of 5.88 with WHIP of 1.51. The righthander is striking out 18.4% with 6.6% walks. Ground balls sit at 30% with 1.87 home runs per nine innings. Zac Gallen to start for Arizona. Gallen in 27 starts has an ERA of 3.74 with WHIP of 1.29. The righty is fanning 24.2% with 8.7% walks. Ground balls dealt at 45.7% with 0.82 home runs per nine innings.

San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction 9/20/2024 by Tony T. Giants at Royals—Mason Black to start for San Francisco. Black in seven appearances in 2024 delivers an ERA of 7.07 with WHIP of 1.64. The rookie righthander fans 18.5% with 6.9% walks. Ground balls dished at 29.8% with 2.25 home runs per nine innings. Michael Wacha to start for KC. Wacha has 27 starts with an ERA of 3.29 and WHIP of 1.19. The veteran strikes out 21.6% with 6.7% walks. Ground balls sit at 38.2% with 0.92 home runs per nine innings.

San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants MLB Pick Prediction 9/14/2024 by Tony T. Padres at Giants—Joe Musgrove is the starter for San Diego. Musgrove in 16 starts in 2024 produces an ERA of 4.54 with WHIP of 1.28. The veteran fans 22.9% with 6.5% walks. Ground ball rate of 40.3% with 1.44 home runs per nine innings. Mason Black to start for San Francisco. Black appeared in six games on the year posts an ERA of 7.50 with WHIP of 1.63. The righthander strikes out 19.8% with 7.2% walks. Ground balls come in at 29.5% with 2.25 home runs per nine innings.

In the season finale of The Tostado Section, we sit down with San Francisco Giants pitcher Mason Black. He talks about his journey from the Richmond Flying Squirrels to the majors, his love for hot dogs, and the surreal experience of pitching in Philadelphia. We also welcome Austin from StadiumDogz, who's been on a mission to find the best hot dogs across North America. Plus, Andy issues a long-awaited on-air apology, and we make a special announcement to wrap up the season.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to breakdown last night's loss to the Padres: Is Mason Black still figuring it out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to breakdown last night's loss to the Padres: Is Mason Black still figuring it out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres MLB Pick Prediction 9/6/2024 by Tony T. Giants at Padres—Mason Black to start for San Francisco. Black appeared in five games this year producing an ERA of 7.45 with WHIP of 1.66. The righthander strikes out 17.2% with 7.8% walks. Ground balls served at 31.3% with 2.33 home runs per nine innings. Micheal King will start for San Diego. King appeared in 27 games with an ERA of 3.17 with WHIP of 1.21. The righty is fanning 28% with 9% walks. Grounders are 40.3% with 0.96 home runs per nine innings.

It's the good, bad and the ugly today. First our cowboys announce that their new podcast is launching imminently. Then they review the recent good performances of Mason Black and Tristan Beck and the bad look of the haphazard call ups of Marco Luciano and Luis Matos.Things get ugly in the lighting round when Ben gives acting advice, Matthew doesn't want to start over, and we all get lost in the desert.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Jungle Bungle while Matthew is drinking a Without Faculty. Recipes below.Jungle Bungle1 oz Mezcal1 oz Demerara Rum1 oz Banana LiqueurCombine mezcal, rum and banana liqueur in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a banana slice, two cherries, three guavas, and a pineapple.Without Faculty2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Banana Liqueur3/4 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Ginger Liqueur3 drops Tiki BittersCombine all ingredients except the bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a ice-filled rocks glass and top with bitters and a banana slice.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball to breakdown today's pitching matchup: Mason Black vs Edward CabreraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball to breakdown today's pitching matchup: Mason Black vs Edward CabreraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami Marlins vs. San Francisco Giants MLB Pick Prediction 8/31/2024 by Tony T. Marlins at Giants—Edward Cabrera will start for Miami. Cabrera has fifteen starts on the campaign putting up an ERA of 5.60 with WHIP of 1.47. The righthander strikes out 26.2% with 12.9% walks. Ground balls come in at 46.7% with 1.78 home runs per nine innings. Mason Black to start for San Francisco. Black in four appearances puts up an ERA of 8.79 with WHIP of 1.95. The righty fans 13.9% with 9.7% walks. Ground balls are 28.8% with 2.51 home runs per nine innings.

San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Betting Pick Prediction 5/23/2024 by Tony T. Giants at Pirates—Mason Black to start for San Francisco. Black in three starts in 2024 deals with an ERA of 7.71 with WHIP of 1.97. The rookie righthander strikes out 13.8% with 8.6% walks. Ground balls come in at 27.9% with 2.31 home runs per nine innings. Paul Skenes will start for Pittsburgh. Skenes has two starts allowing three earned runs with 18 strikeouts in 10 innings. He was a first-round pick in 2023 that put up outstanding numbers in Triple A this year.

Willard and Dibs react to today's Giants roster moves. Jorge Soler and Mason Black are back while Keaton Winn heads to the IL and Casey Schmitt heads back to Triple-A, which means that Marco Luciano is still in the big leagues. What does this mean for Luciano?

Fireside ChatNick Pollack and Paul Sporer chat about pitching, with a fantasy baseball lens.Today's episode takes a look at how 2024 prospect pitchers are looking after the flow of talent seen come up in 2023, with conversations around Jared Jones, Mason Miller, Christian Scott, Jackson Jobe, Paul Skenes, Max Meyer, Jack Leiter, Luis Gil, Tobias Myers, Mason Black, José Soriano, Mitchell Parker, Robert Gasser, Cade Povich, Cade Horton, Mick Abel,  Will Warren, and more.Along with Nick and Paul's streamers, sits, starts, and match-ups of the week.Hosts: Nick Pollack | Paul SporerProducer: Adam Howe  Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Eno and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Paul Skenes, set for Saturday against the Cubs, before digging into a deep list of news items including an injury for Christian Encarnacion-Strand, a quick return to Nashville for Tyler Black following Christian Yelich's activation from the IL, Taj Bradley's return to health, and the triumphant return of Prospect of the Week.  Rundown 0:57 Paul Skenes is Joining the Pirates! Rest of Season Expectations? 9:14 Christian Encarnacion-Strand: On IL with Fractured Wrist 20:06 Christian Yelich's Return Bumps Tyler Black Back to Triple-A 26:50 Finding Replacements for Willson Contreras (Fractured Forearm) 30:22 A Setback for Max Scherzer 33:31 The Rays' Rotation Shuffle: Taj Bradley is Back, Ryan Pepiot to the IL, Shane Baz at Triple-A on Rehab Assignment 46:13 Braxton Garrett: Tread Carefully Upon Activation? 49:42 Project Prospect: Bryan Ramos, Rhett Lowder, Mason Black & Parker Meadows 60:11 Other Waiver Targets to Consider: Jonny DeLuca, Again! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Paul Skenes, set for Saturday against the Cubs, before digging into a deep list of news items including an injury for Christian Encarnacion-Strand, a quick return to Nashville for Tyler Black following Christian Yelich's activation from the IL, Taj Bradley's return to health, and the triumphant return of Prospect of the Week. Rundown0:57 Paul Skenes is Joining the Pirates! Rest of Season Expectations?9:14 Christian Encarnacion-Strand: On IL with Fractured Wrist20:06 Christian Yelich's Return Bumps Tyler Black Back to Triple-A26:50 Finding Replacements for Willson Contreras (Fractured Forearm)30:22 A Setback for Max Scherzer33:31 The Rays' Rotation Shuffle: Taj Bradley is Back, Ryan Pepiot to the IL, Shane Baz at Triple-A on Rehab Assignment46:13 Braxton Garrett: Tread Carefully Upon Activation?49:42 Project Prospect: Bryan Ramos, Rhett Lowder, Mason Black & Parker Meadows60:11 Other Waiver Targets to Consider: Jonny DeLuca, Again!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fireside ChatNick Pollack and Paul Sporer chat about pitching, with a fantasy baseball lens.Today's episode takes a look at how 2024 prospect pitchers are looking after the flow of talent seen come up in 2023, with conversations around Jared Jones, Mason Miller, Christian Scott, Jackson Jobe, Paul Skenes, Max Meyer, Jack Leiter, Luis Gil, Tobias Myers, Mason Black, José Soriano, Mitchell Parker, Robert Gasser, Cade Povich, Cade Horton, Mick Abel,  Will Warren, and more.Along with Nick and Paul's streamers, sits, starts, and match-ups of the week.Hosts: Nick Pollack | Paul SporerProducer: Adam Howe  Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Fireside ChatNick Pollack and Paul Sporer chat about pitching, with a fantasy baseball lens.Today's episode takes a look at how 2024 prospect pitchers are looking after the flow of talent seen come up in 2023, with conversations around Jared Jones, Mason Miller, Christian Scott, Jackson Jobe, Paul Skenes, Max Meyer, Jack Leiter, Luis Gil, Tobias Myers, Mason Black, José Soriano, Mitchell Parker, Robert Gasser, Cade Povich, Cade Horton, Mick Abel,  Will Warren, and more.Along with Nick and Paul's streamers, sits, starts, and match-ups of the week. Hosts: Nick Pollack | Paul SporerProducer: Adam Howe Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Coffee TalkHosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.On this week's show, they discuss Kyle Manzardo's promotion and a pair of Giants rookie pitchers: Keaton Winn and Mason Black. They discuss the recent hot streak of Dodgers rookie Andy Pages and recommend picking him up if he's available. Then they continue their look at the list of MLB's top prospects for the 2024 season, covering prospects #80 - #89.Coffee Talk - "where no matter what time of day it is, we're always ready for that next cup of coffee" Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Last week featured heavy bidding on Christian Scott, and justifiably so, but Fred Zinkie suggests that this week will be nearly as big, highlighted by Kyle Manzardo. He and Jeff Erickson will discuss that, Shohei Ohtani somehow outpacing his high expectations and more! --- 00:00 - Dodgers Notes:  01:00 - Ohtani homered. You were there. I saw some people talking on Twitter about why we seem to draft him too low every year. It's a good point…… 07:20 - Walker Buehler's return was underwhelming but not terrible…. 10:45 - Alex Vesia gets a save. Does that matter?….. 14:25 - Reviewing debut of Kyle Manzardo 20:45 - Mason Black debuts 22:00 - I listened to you and Scott. It was definitely a big FAAB weekend. But we already know that next weekend will be big too.  24:30 - I can share some of my bids if you want. 26:45 - Christopher Sanchez / Spencer Turnbull 29:00 - Paul Sewald returns 30:15 - Cody Bellinger returns 32:30 - Justin Steele looked good in his return….. 34:00 - Simeon Woods-Richardson looks great but has had easy matchups….. 37:30 - Jack Leiter starting again this week 39:30 - Jonny DeLuca 41:30 - Wyatt Langford to IL. 45:30 - Parker Meadows is going to the Minors, which should help Wenceel Perez… 48:00 - A.J. Puk is coming back as a reliever. I wonder if he could become their closer 51:00 - Who else besides the Marlins get “Godfather Offers”? White Sox - Garrett Crochet 53:45 - Godfather Offer: Paste-eating Rockies - Ryan McMahon or nothing 59:30 - Godfather Offer: Los Angeles Angels - Taylor Ward, Reid Detmers --- Home Run Forecast Promotional Copy Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%.  Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up. PrizePicks Download PrizePicks today and use code ROTOPOD for a first deposit match up to $100! Sign up now!  Pick more. Pick less. It's that easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Francisco Giants are suddenly playing awful baseball. After losing two of three in Boston, the Giants were swept in a four-game series in Philadelphia. The SF Giants' offense can't get anything going, and they continue to allow way too many runs. It doesn't help that the Giants lost both of their catchers in this series. Patrick Bailey—arguably the Giants' best position player—is on the concussion IL. The day after Bailey's injury, Giants catcher Tom Murphy sustained a knee injury. Blake Sabol and Jakson Reetz took over as the catchers on the Giants' roster. Mason Black was also added to the SF Giants' roster in a much more positive development. He started today's game and was crisp early on before losing command and giving up several runs later in the outing. Nevertheless, it was a debut with some positives for Black, but a series to forget—and a costly one at that—for the reeling San Francisco Giants.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Hour 2: Murph & Markus recap Mason Black's MLB debut in his hometown, talk to Duane Kuiper, and get into today's top story in the Big Hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Murph & Markus recap Mason Black's MLB debut in his hometown, talk to Duane Kuiper, and get into today's top story in the Big Hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coffee TalkHosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.On this week's show, they discuss Kyle Manzardo's promotion and a pair of Giants rookie pitchers: Keaton Winn and Mason Black. They discuss the recent hot streak of Dodgers rookie Andy Pages and recommend picking him up if he's available. Then they continue their look at the list of MLB's top prospects for the 2024 season, covering prospects #80 - #89.Coffee Talk - "where no matter what time of day it is, we're always ready for that next cup of coffee" Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Neal and Bryan discuss everything Week 7 MLB Fantasy Baseball, including must add waiver hitters and pitchers, breakout sleepers, two-start pitchers, news, injuries, MLB DFS picks and much more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Rivals of the Week - Shohei Ohtani, Christopher Morel, Brent Rooker, Bobby Witt Jr., JJ Bleday, Jurickson Profar, Luis Garcia, Dean Kremer, Jon Gray, Jameson Taillon, Nick Lodolo, Garrett Crochet and Cal Quantrill 11:11 - News and Injuries - Mike Trout injury, Luis Arraez trade, Jo Adell opportunity, Steven Kwan, Trea Turner and Joe Musgrove injuries, Justin Steele and Walker Buehler return, Mets call up Christian Scott, Kyle Manzrdo call-up, Jose Abreu options and MLB TV rights 32:05 - Waiver Wire Must Adds - Kyle Manzardo, Willi Castro, Tyler Black, TJ Friedl, Junior Camerino, Christian Scott, John Means, Taj Bradley, Paul Skenes and much more! 50:20 - Rival Fantasy Challenges - Zack Wheeler, Mason Black, Jack Flaherty, Dylan Carlson, Triston McKenzie plus others! 58:02 - Rival Fantasy Bingo - Bryce Harper, Taylor Ward, Mark Cahna, Alex Wood, Simeon Woods-Richardson and more! 1:02:27 - Daily Best Ball Draft - Mookie Betts, Pete Alonso, Fernando Tatis, Riley Greene, Francisco Lindor and others! 1:13:04 - Outro + Subscribe to the channel and like this episode! Join us in the comments and be a part of the conversation! Fantasy baseball advice, questions and debate. Follow us on social: Twitter https://twitter.com/rivalfantasy, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rivalfantasy and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@rivalfantasy Join the *NEW* Rival Fantasy Sports Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/R6ACPqC8 Visit Rival Fantasy Sports on your PC or download our app to start playing Best Ball now or to play Challenges and Fantasy Bingo! Use the link below to get a deposit match up to $200 + $25 voucher!! Join here: https://joinrival.com/PODCAST

The San Francisco Giants couldn't avoid the sweep at Citizens Bank Park, falling today to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1. Mason Black made his anticipated debut for the San Francisco Giants, and had a mixed bag of results. After four solid innings, he fell apart in the fifth inning, surrendering five hits and four runs in the one inning alone. Three of those runs came on another Bryce Harper three-run home run. With the loss, the San Francisco Giants fall to 15-21 on the season and just 6-14 on the road.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fix LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON. PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.DoorDashGet all your Mother's Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply.Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big 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 LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! 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)

Zack Bayrouty joins Papa & JD to discuss what to expect from Mason Black making his first start as a GiantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This isn't the end! Or is it? Our die hard fans argue if this current rough patch is the just low point of the season or the beginning of the end. If it is the, what can a Giant's fan do to salvage their enjoyment of the season? Also, Bailey and Murphy are hurt, the pitching and defense falters and Mason Black debuts.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Lone Ranger while Matthew is drinking a Santa Margarita. Recipes below.Lone Ranger1 1/2 oz Tequila Blanco1 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Rich Simple Syrup2-4 oz Sparkling Rose WineCombine the tequila, lemon juice and rich simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a highball. Add your ice. Slowly pour in sparkling rose to preserve bubbles.Santa Margarita2 oz Blanco Tequila1 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz BenedictineBarspoon or two of Agave Syrup (optional)1 dash Orange BittersCombine, shake and strain. Garnish.

Zack Bayrouty joins Papa & JD to discuss what to expect from Mason Black making his first start as a GiantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Betting Pick Prediction 5/6/2024 by Tony T. Giants at Phillies—Mason Black to start for San Francisco. Black is expected to make his MLB debut. He was a third-round pick in 2021. Black has six starts in Triple A this year posting an ERA of 1.01 with WHIP of 0.92 striking out 29 batters in 26 1/3rd innings. The righthanders minor league numbers have been good at every stop since he entered in 2022. Zack Wheeler to start for Philadelphia. Wheeler in seven starts to the year delivers an ERA of 1.91 with WHIP of 0.92. The veteran has an elite K rate of 30.6% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls sit at 50% with 0.64 home runs per nine innings.

Analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, Shawn Estes joins Murph & Markus to discuss why the Giants decided to go with Daulton Jeffries over Mason Black in yesterday's game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, Shawn Estes joins Murph & Markus to discuss why the Giants decided to go with Daulton Jeffries over Mason Black in yesterday's game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let him mix! Or is it cook? We're really not good with this Gen Z slang. The point is WHERE IS MASON BLACK AND WHY WASN'T IT BOSTON! The brothers calmly and rationally discuss why Mason Black didn't get the ball on Wednesday. Then ruthlessly say who they would cut to make room for Mr. Black. Oh, also, someone has a mustache and Ben gets embarrassed.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Between the Sheets and Matthew is drinking a Free Mason Black!Between the Sheets3/4 oz White Rum3/4 oz Congac3/4 oz Cointreau3/4 oz Lemon JuiceAdd all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass.Free Mason Black1.5 oz Rye Whiskey3/4 oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth1/4 oz Maple Syrup1 dash Orange Bitters2 dashes Chocolate BittersOrange peel for garnishPut all of the ingredients except the garnish into a mixing glass with ice. Stir quickly for about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Express the oils from the orange peel over the glass and drop into glass.

Welcome to the Pitchers Park Podcast, the new San Francisco Giants podcast on FFSN. Hosted by Brooks Knudsen and Jeff Young, the show is a short, focused look into the Giants world. On today's episode, Jeff and Brooks talk about the Blake Snell injury and why Mason Black wasn't called up to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Snell is currently on the San Francisco Giants' injured list, yet the Giants aren't relying on one of their top young starters to fill his place. Daulton Jefferies got lit up in the first series of the year and appears poised to pitch tonight. Sean Hjelle is also on the active roster, while Black continues to dominate in Triple-A. Should the Giants add Black to the roster—forcing a 40-man move—instead of relying on the likes of Jefferies and Hjelle? Switching gears, Tom Murphy has been the SF Giants' least productive player thus far. Is there any cause for concern? Was his two-year deal a mistake?Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants' 2024 season kicks off this Thursday, yet there are still several burning questions ahead of Opening Day. Most notably, perhaps, is the question of whether Nick Ahmed or Marco Luciano will crack the roster as the Opening Day shortstop for the Giants. Ahmed has been great for the SF Giants all spring, but Luciano has come on very strong as camp has wound down. The Giants could add Ahmed to the roster and option Luciano. It's possible Ahmed could opt out of his SF Giants deal if he doesn't make the Opening Day squad. That might make optioning Luciano more likely, otherwise going with Luciano and having Ahmed in Triple-A could be appealing as well.Another key situation is what will happen with Luis Matos. Matos came into camp for the Giants having put on over 10 pounds of muscle in the offseason, and he's had a torrid spring. A lot of fans understandably want Matos on the Opening Day team, but the Giants' outfield is crowded. Austin Slater's elbow, however, could open the door for Matos. Slater had surgery in October but has been limited this spring and has trouble bouncing back after games. If he can't start the season with the Giants, Matos will get a real shot right out of the gates (in a limited role to start).Finally, there are several open spots up for grabs on the pitching staff, particularly with Blake Snell, Alex Cobb, and Robbie Ray out to start the season. Snell and Cobb should be back not too long from now, but they won't start the season with the Giants. Juan Sanchez appears likely to make the team as the Giants' second lefty reliever. Keaton Winn, Mason Black, and Landen Roupp appear to be the most likely candidates to round out the San Francisco Giants' Opening Day pitching staff. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Giants Pitcher, Mason Black, joins Talkin' Baseball to talk about his Spring Training as he heads to the regular seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Pitcher, Mason Black, joins Talkin' Baseball to talk about his Spring Training as he heads to the regular seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In just over two weeks, the San Francisco Giants will open the 2024 season on the road against the rival Padres. Who, exactly, will be the 26 Giants that line up on the chalk to kick off the season? The SF Giants' probably Opening Day roster is broken down in detail, starting with two notable omissions. At shortstop, Marco Luciano seems to have lost the job (for now, at least) to veteran Gold Glover Nick Ahmed. In the outfield, there simply isn't room for Luis Matos. Both have minor league options and appear headed to Triple-A to start the season—barring any injuries.Elsewhere on the diamond, Patrick Bailey and Tom Murphy are the catching duo that will start the Giants' season, with Joey Bart out of options and destined for another team before the opener. LaMonte Wade Jr. and Wilmer Flores form a strong platoon at first. Thairo Estrada, Matt Chapman, and Jorge Soler are everyday presences at second, third, and DH, respectively. In the outfield, Michael Conforto (left), Jung Hoo Lee (center), and Mike Yastrzesmki/Austin Slater (look like the go-to group), with Tyler Fitzgerald sneaking into the last spot on the roster as a super-utility player.The pitching is way less clear. We all know Logan Webb, Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, Camilo Doval, the Rogers twins, Ryan Walker, and Luke Jackson will take up eight of 13 spots among the pitching group, but what about the other five? The Giants need two more starters, and those are likely to be Keaton Winn and Mason Black at this point in time. In the bullpen, a mix of lesser-known names such as Ethan Small (lefty), Spencer Howard, and Daulton Jefferies could round out the staff.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

San Francisco Giants pitcher Mason Black joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey during his first Spring Training experience and discusses the details of his pitchingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 10, 2024Segment 1 - News and Notes1.Noelvi Marte gets suspended for 80 games to start the season after testing positive for a BAN PED. Given the length it takes to test, I'm wondering if he tested positive last season.a.When sports leagues try to convince us that PEDs are out of their league, it seems like they are more hopeful or just trying to convince us that their product is clean. Your thoughts…is Marte an anomaly or just a young kid who got caught?b.Break down the infield for the Reds to start the season.2.It appears that Mookie Betts will gain SS eligibility after the Dodgers moved Gavin Lux to second with concerns about his ability to make the throw.a.I know we people get excited about what Ohtani can do, but moving from the outfield back to shortstop after not playing there for years is pretty impressive. I'm not sure fans have a true appreciation for this.b.Given this news, would you give pause to drafting Gavin Lux as a sleeper? It's not the lack of SS eligibility, but it appears he is not completely healthy. 3.Tommy Edman will start the season on the IL. Dylan Carlson gets another life. What about Victor Scott II?4.Joey Votto signs a minor league deal with the Blue Jays. Any interest?5.Nathaniel Lowe will start the season on the IL. It looks like Justin Foscue will get a chance. Also, this might give more confidence that Wyatt Langford will come North with the team. Although he's been a monster this spring, keeping him down would be tough to do. Your thoughts?a.What happens when Lowe returns?6.Fascinating article this week in the Athletic from Rangers head physician Dr. Keith Meister (he's the inventor of the brace elbow surgery). His position is that many of the injuries occurring with pitchers are now just not velocity, but the expanded use of sweepers and power change-up (turbo change-up). I surmised that added horizontal movement from sweepers would tax the arm, but the power change-up was something I had not considered. He said it came a lot from how hard the player had to squeeze the ball. When you look at the pitchers with the highest change-up velos, it's a little scary.7.Lucas Giolito has a UCL tear and is getting a second opinion, but TJS looks likely. This will be his second.8.Mason Black could be start the season in the Giants rotation. Any interest?Segment 2 – Outfield Sleepers – Please have five or so.1.Jaren Duran (OF, Bos, ADP=167) – When I did my targets in December, his ADP was 2002.Henry Davis (OF, Pit, 295) – When I did my targets in December, his ADP was 4413.Riley Greene (OF, Det, 163) – He's looking increasingly like he'll start the season with full-time at-bats. Hits the ball hard with speed. Step up?4.Dylan Crews (OF, Was, 570) – Yes, Wyatt Langford could be a monster, but people are forgetting about Crews and he's free in drafts5.Chase DeLauter (OF, Cle, 669) – He's better than Ramon Laureano. Look for him in the second half.6.Andy Pages (OF, LAD, 747) – I love the setup here despite no room at the inn.

At this point in the offseason, with spring training well underway and the regular season on the horizon, things have to be getting pretty uncomfortable for Blake Snell. He must remain on the San Francisco Giants' radar, and they legitimately could strike at any time. What kind of contract will Snell ultimately land? What number should make SF Giants fans feel like it's a wise investment? Will Snell's next deal be short- or long-term?Among the other questions asked and answered on today's mailbag edition of the Locked On Giants podcast:How would you grade the Giants' offseason with the moves currently made? And if they signed Snell, what would their grade be?Could we make the roster work while keeping J.D. Davis? Bench could look like J.D., Murphy, Wilmer, Slater. Could Chapman, Thairo, and Wilmer fill in at shortstop when necessary behind Ahmed (assuming he wins the starting job)?NL West projections as currently constructed?I'd like to see an exploration of a trade for Dylan Cease. I think the Giants would have to give up too much, but some folks like Marty Lurie think it would be a great move.What SS do you think the Giants could get if they offered in a trade: Marco Luciano, Mason Black, J.D. Davis, and Joey Bart?Do Mike Clevinger or Michael Lorenzen make more sense for a fit if they're able to move off of Davis's contract in a trade of some sort? Is Madison Bumgarner coming back? Odds?Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

First Keaton Winn and now Tristan Beck. The San Francisco Giants' remarkably inexperienced projected starting rotation outside of Logan Webb has taken two hits recently, with Winn dealing with an elbow injury (that has progressed well) and now Tristan Beck being diagnosed with a scary upper arm aneurysm. We at Locked On wish a speedy and full recovery for Beck, who stands to miss significant time with this complicated health matter.The SF Giants love their young pitching that goes beyond Tristan Beck and Keaton Winn. There's Mason Black. Carson Whisenhunt. Landen Roupp. Reggie Crawford. And others. However, it would be foolish to go into the season with such a reliance on unproven pitching. The Giant should sign Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery. It makes too much sense, and there is too much riding on this season. The SF Giants cannot afford to miss the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

One of the top pitching prospects from a suddenly pitching-rich system, Mason Black joins me this week to talk about his approach to the offseason, his search for the perfect slider shape, and how he's working towards what he hopes will be his major league debut in the not too distant future (and so do I!). There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Intro/Outro: “Back in Black” by AC/DC Get full access to There R Giants at rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

Jesse and Victor break down a couple of X gamers today: Connor Zary, Mason McTavish, Morgan Frost, and bonus prospect Luca Cognoni. Included are X polls from Mason Black comparing these guys to other prospects aand new pros. In segment 2, Ryan and Victor do TIDY takes. Our show is presented by Fantrax.com and proud to be a part of the Dobber Podcast Network. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey.

Join host Lindsay Crosby as he unveils the future of baseball in this episode of Locked On MLB Prospects, where we explore the breakout prospects for each National League team.In the first segment, we journey to the NL East and shed light on the promising outfielder, Johan Rojas, from the Phillies. Discover why Rojas is capturing hearts and attention as one of the most exciting breakout prospects in the division.Segment two takes us to the NL Central, where Lindsay dissects the talent of Blake Dunn, a rising star within the Cincinnati Reds organization. Get the inside scoop on what makes Dunn a prospect to watch as he climbs the ladder to the big leagues.In the final segment, we head to the NL West, where Lindsay delves into the intriguing decision facing the Padres regarding prospects Ethan Salas and Robby Snelling. Then, stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of Giants' right-handed pitcher, Mason Black, as he continues to impress on his journey to MLB stardom.Don't miss this episode of Locked On MLB Prospects for an exciting showcase of the breakout talents set to make waves in the National League.Join Subtext to chat with us! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmlbprospectsFollow along with LockedOn MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby as we follow 120+ affiliated teams throughout the 2023 season! From prospect call-ups to impactful trades to the ever evolving battle for minor league living and working conditions, Lindsay is covering it all on five days a week. Available exclusively on the Locked On Podcast Network. Follow the show on twitter @LockedOnFarm and email your Mailbag Monday questions to LockedOnMLBProspects@gmail.comFollow Lindsay for up to the minute details on all things Minor League Baseball:On Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrosbyBaseballSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LockedOn.  Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONMLB or enter promo code LOCKEDONMLB for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More.Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.SleeperDownload the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today!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

Join host Lindsay Crosby as he unveils the future of baseball in this episode of Locked On MLB Prospects, where we explore the breakout prospects for each National League team. In the first segment, we journey to the NL East and shed light on the promising outfielder, Johan Rojas, from the Phillies. Discover why Rojas is capturing hearts and attention as one of the most exciting breakout prospects in the division. Segment two takes us to the NL Central, where Lindsay dissects the talent of Blake Dunn, a rising star within the Cincinnati Reds organization. Get the inside scoop on what makes Dunn a prospect to watch as he climbs the ladder to the big leagues. In the final segment, we head to the NL West, where Lindsay delves into the intriguing decision facing the Padres regarding prospects Ethan Salas and Robby Snelling. Then, stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of Giants' right-handed pitcher, Mason Black, as he continues to impress on his journey to MLB stardom. Don't miss this episode of Locked On MLB Prospects for an exciting showcase of the breakout talents set to make waves in the National League. Join Subtext to chat with us! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmlbprospects Follow along with LockedOn MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby as we follow 120+ affiliated teams throughout the 2023 season! From prospect call-ups to impactful trades to the ever evolving battle for minor league living and working conditions, Lindsay is covering it all on five days a week. Available exclusively on the Locked On Podcast Network. Follow the show on twitter @LockedOnFarm and email your Mailbag Monday questions to LockedOnMLBProspects@gmail.com Follow Lindsay for up to the minute details on all things Minor League Baseball: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrosbyBaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LockedOn.  Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today! birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONMLB or enter promo code LOCKEDONMLB for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. Sleeper Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today! 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 you're interested in learning about the Los Angeles real estate investor and philanthropist who began as an enslaved woman petitioning for her freedom, then my Bridget "Biddy" Mason Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/bhf-bridget-biddy-mason.

The San Francisco Giants entered the season with so many starting pitchers that it wasn't clear how they'd fit them all. At the season's halfway point, however, the Giants really only have two starting pitchers they could truly rely upon. Logan Webb and Alex Cobb put together All-Star-worthy first halves (even though Webb was snubbed from the All-Star game ... again). But newcomers Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling struggled mightily out of the gates, and Anthony DeSclafani and Alex Wood were inconsistent.The SF Giants' "bullpen" was extremely non-traditional. Camilo Doval was ultra reliable at the back end, and Tyler and Taylor Rogers also provided strong performances in a traditional role, but pretty much everyone else was either inconsistent, injured, or unorthodox. Manaea improved mightily when used out of the 'pen, and is making a strong case to move back into the starting rotation. Tristan Beck was strong in a bulk innings role. Scott Alexander, John Brebbia, and Luke Jackson were good when healthy.Projecting forward, it's anyone's guess as to how things will play out for the Giants. We know Webb and Cobb will anchor the rotation as long as they're healthy, but it's unclear who exactly will claim the remaining spots or whether the SF Giants will continue to rely heavily on bullpen games, which was largely a successful strategy in the first half. It's also worth keeping an eye on young players like Keaton Winn, Kyle Harrison, Carson Whisenhunt, and Mason Black to see if they get an opportunity and make an impact for the Giants in the second half—and hopefully in the playoffs.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants entered the season with so many starting pitchers that it wasn't clear how they'd fit them all. At the season's halfway point, however, the Giants really only have two starting pitchers they could truly rely upon. Logan Webb and Alex Cobb put together All-Star-worthy first halves (even though Webb was snubbed from the All-Star game ... again). But newcomers Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling struggled mightily out of the gates, and Anthony DeSclafani and Alex Wood were inconsistent. The SF Giants' "bullpen" was extremely non-traditional. Camilo Doval was ultra reliable at the back end, and Tyler and Taylor Rogers also provided strong performances in a traditional role, but pretty much everyone else was either inconsistent, injured, or unorthodox. Manaea improved mightily when used out of the 'pen, and is making a strong case to move back into the starting rotation. Tristan Beck was strong in a bulk innings role. Scott Alexander, John Brebbia, and Luke Jackson were good when healthy. Projecting forward, it's anyone's guess as to how things will play out for the Giants. We know Webb and Cobb will anchor the rotation as long as they're healthy, but it's unclear who exactly will claim the remaining spots or whether the SF Giants will continue to rely heavily on bullpen games, which was largely a successful strategy in the first half. It's also worth keeping an eye on young players like Keaton Winn, Kyle Harrison, Carson Whisenhunt, and Mason Black to see if they get an opportunity and make an impact for the Giants in the second half—and hopefully in the playoffs. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

For today's episode, Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson chats with pitcher Mason Black, who was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week this past week after throwing five perfect innings on the road against Reading. He was also named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Month for June, closing the month with four straight scoreless starts. Including his outing at Reading last week, Black has not allowed a run in five straight starts dating back to early June. 

San Francisco Giants minor league RHP, Mason Black joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to discuss his journey in baseball & to give his perspective on being a young player in the Giants farm system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Giants minor league RHP, Mason Black joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to discuss his journey in baseball & to give his perspective on being a young player in the Giants farm system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blain is joined by Mason Black, AKA @NHLRankKing and they discuss:    Mason Explains PNHLe and its application on Fantasy Leagues  Slafkovsky's development  Owen Beck Talk  Lane Hutson's impressive season  Top 5 Prospect Targets  and MUCH MUCH MORE!  Brought to you by @seatgiant (promocode Unfiltered20) @nonamehockey (promocode Habs10)  NHL Rank King App found here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=blacky.nhlrankking.com.nhlrankking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Trey Wilson sat down with Flying Squirrels pitcher Mason Black. They chatted about growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, playing baseball as a kid and into college, starting his professional career with the San Francisco Giants organization and more.

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I'm joined this week by a couple members of the Richmond Flying Squirrels: RHP Mason Black, the Giants 3rd round pick in 2021 out of Lehigh University, and infielder Hayden Cantrelle, whom the Giants acquired from Miami last year.Mason and I talk modern training methods, arm care regime, the mental side of the game, searching for the perfect breaking pitch and much more. Hayden tells me what it felt like going through three different organizations in little more than a month's time and how he maintained his course through that experience. He also gives some insight into a question that many fans had in the days of 40 round drafts — why do teams draft some high school players they don't intend to sign? There are reasons!If you like the podcasts, you might enjoy being a full-time subscriber to There R Giants as well!Mason Black (2:00)Hayden Cantrelle (16:00)Intro/Outro: “Alright” by SupergrassAs an experiment, I've had some readers write in to say that they don't enjoy listening to podcasts, but would like to have access to the content, so this week I'm trying out a transcribing app to see if that helps bridge the gap. These voice interpreting software apps are far from perfect, but maybe it helps? Let me know what you think!MASON BLACK TRANSCRIPT:RM: All right, Mason, how you doing? How's the how's how you feel about the start of the season?MB: Everything's been great. A lot of fun being back on the East Coast obviously had some family you got to come see last week so really enjoyed it here. Especially Richmond weather's beautiful, so can't say enough good things.RM: This is actually one of the best Aprils I've seen on here. So far. This is pretty sweet weather. Sweet. Yeah. Awesome. So I think a lot of people know that, in an alternate universe you might have gone to med school. I wonder if I could rely on some of your your Med School knowledge to ask you some things that we're seeing in pitcher training regimens that I think people hear about a lot, but they maybe don't understand.MB: Okay, I'll try my best but I did not go to med school. That's just a disclaimer. RM: Right. Not a real doctor, right? Yeah. Well, let's start with pylo balls. Okay, they're everywhere in the game. They seem to have really revolutionized training. What exactly are they and what did they do for you?MB? There's overspeed and under speed one so either heavier than the traditional weight of a baseball or lighter and what they've helped for me at least I know the guys might use it for different mechanisms, but I like to use them as kind of like training how my body should feel so like put a heavier weight in your arm and just move how your body should feel. It gives you almost like a hypersensitivity to like how you're supposed to be moving that way you get a feel for and you can apply it in your actual catch by what's the lighter one did the lighter one is more of like an arm speed thing that allows you it's a little bit like gives you a little bit more fluid motion. So you can kind of train the the heavy stuff first and then move into the lighter ball and just feel like that looseness in your arm. Like just really relax it.RM: Do some of them help you with with spin. Are there other pylo balls that help you get shape on pitches better?MB: Not necessarily. Or at least that's not what I use it for. I'm sure if you talk to probably 10 other guys they would have different answers. But I like it. There is just like the aspect of like supinating when I throw the ball or when I throw a plyo ball I tried to supinate and just like try to mimic my natural arm slot so I guess you can say it does have some aspects of turning that that spin but it might not be directly spin grade correlated more of like a spin. Like altering like getting that good supination around the ball.RM: There's a thing I see so I'll come in the the word visitors guys are warming up. There's a thing I see all the time. And it's like, pitchers get down on their knee with their back to a wall and then they take what he's saying and throw it backwards against the wall as hard as they can. And you look at it like looks like my shoulder would come out of it's socket. what what are you doing? What are they trying to do when they do that? MB: That is called a reverse throw. It's almost like step A when you learn how to use bio balls. That's like the first thing you always do. And I think I speak for almost 90% of our pitches where we just all do that one. It's just something that we're taught. And I mean for me at least I like the counter rotation aspect of it like you feel like you're reverse like pulling a seatbelt. Like you're almost unclipping a seatbelt so it takes you from like that lower left side to that upper right side for right hander, and it's kind of like I use it as like a priming the system kind of thing. Like just get the scab engage. Get like the mid back to, you know, that lower left side really firing.RM: So you're I think we're two days out from your next start. So where in the whole kind of arm care regimen between starts, would you be doing something like that?MB: I do those every day, actually. Every day and that's something that our our front office and pitching coordinators all the way from the top down really emphasize is just having that consistent routine that like gets you going for every single day. So I do the reverse throws as well as a couple other quiet ball drills every day just to feel good, whether it's 11am 9am like yesterday or or nice five feet hereRM: just kind of wakes wakes up the system MB: Oh yeah.RM: There was the other night Sean Manaea was pitching in the Giants game and I forget who it was. It was Javy Lopez with somebody was saying that he said this year is the first time he'd ever had an arm care routine, which is kind of hard to imagine. Is that something new that you guys get when you come to pro ball? Is it just like does this anything you guys know about when you're college or is this is this pro and how do you like figure it out?MB: It really is trial and error. I do have to say I mean coming into pro ball I really didn't have like an arm care like are a day after I got to do this day two days after I got to do this. It was just kind of like in college. I mean, you always feel you're like a rubber band and you're at 19 years old feels great. You're like I could do a couple arm circles that I'm good to throw whereas like now it's like now you're throwing every day. It's like you do have to kind of structure your weeks around when you're going to pitch and I actually enjoy it just because like we've had incredible like strength staff and everything that'll work with you a ton and just finding what works for you. I've really enjoyed doing that so far.RM: So there's what you're doing now like basically the same or very different from what you're doing a year ago and you're in San Jose.MB: It's a lot of parts of it are the same. I do that another lift in like the day before but for the most part it's been like pretty consistent just like hopped on the Giants, rotator cuff and SCAP strengthening programs and then kind of pick and choose what I like add that in there but the structure is almost the same. So it's been enjoyable. People smarter than me foot made that so I'll take their word for it. It's been helping. I was able to throw a lot of things last year so it ain't broke don't fix it.RM: Is a lot of it just listening to your body like I'm four days out from the starter How do I feel kind of thing? Is that just basically feeling your body?MB: Yeah, a lot of it is just like feeling it out with like, Oh, I'm like I'm kind of hanging today might be a good day to take it easier on the throwing side of things and really focus on the weight room side.RM: When you were at Lehigh I think the story was that that you kind of changed your mechanics going into your final year and then changed more or back or something once you got into pro ball. How did that sort of progression go? Like what were you changing and what were you trying to accomplish when you're going through those various changes? MB: Well, if you went ahead and did some advanced scouting on me, my freshman and sophomore years at Lehigh, I had this real long arm action like at footstrike My arm was never in the same spot twice. And while it was like I was good, I was able to throw strikes for the most part and really just like command my off speed. It wasn't I didn't think what was gonna get me into pro ball or make me make that like next step in my development like it was almost like a cap. So I went ahead and took a risk and change my arm action a little bit alongside of one of our coaches. At Lehigh. And while it did backfire in the short term, I think like long term I was able to get to where I am now and had not done that it probably would have. I probably wouldn't be here. I could tell you that much. But yeah, just as like, it was almost like an overemphasis of like a shorter arm action and trying to get that arm consistent at footstrike and then once like as the year progressed, it kind of went back to more of like a neutral position between my old arm path and that recent like for short one so kind of like averaged out and got me into a good spot.RM: So where are you now? Are you kind of at the shortest end of where you've been, are you in between?MB: I'm in between. So I mean, I still had some control issues when I shorten things up a lot. So I think going back to like that neutral in between my really long one and that shorter one is out RM: Basically the last year last year and so far this year your control had been pretty impeccable. I don't think you've walked a guy yet this year. Certainly in San Jose, you know, the walks have been very, very limited as a pro. Have you gotten into a place where you feel like I'm a reliable strike thrower. I feel confident that I'm going to be able to get ahead of counts at this point.MB: I think so. Yeah. And a lot of that is not only like physical but it is on the mental side of things like just from the top down like pitching coordinators and pitching coaches like oh, he preaches it as well as like, we do have to own the zone and if your stuff is is good enough, then you should be able to throw the ball in the zone and kind of limit damage so that's the mentality I've kind of taken into pro ball is just like, at the end of the day, I'm not going to get beat by myself by walking guys. I want to force contact and force the other team to beat me. And just like from the mental skill side of things, I've had a lot of help to with that. So I've really appreciated itRM: I was gonna ask you a breaking ball, but now that you bring up mental skills, that's that's kind of like a fascinating part of player development to me. How do you use kind of the mental skills resources that the the organization has to help kind of refine your craft or help develop yourself whether it's as a player or as a person?MB: Definitely, it's something I definitely didn't take enough advantage of in college because we had a school psychologist, a baseball psychologist, and I just like I almost saw it as as something you needed if you were struggling and instead of someone who's there for you, whether you're doing well or not well, so it's it was something that getting into pro ball and we had Kellen Lee with us last year and he spent a lot of time in San Jose that so just picking his brain up and talking about visualization and just like the mental steps that you can take going into an outing yourself tremendously. Yeah.RM: It's a big thing, obviously for this organization that it's not a weakness, right. It's helping make your strength. Okay, I do want to talk about your breaking up. I was watching a game years in spring and I was just talking to a scout who had seen you really early last year in San Jose says oh, the shape of his sliders are different this year. And I'm like, Oh, do you mean it's less weepy? And he said, No, it's more sweeping. I'm like, well, that's weird. When I saw him in Eugene, the end of the year. I thought it was pretty sweeping. It's like, Oh, I saw him the early in the year in San Jose and it was it was more vertical. How have you been experimenting? What experimentation you've been dealing with the shape of your breaking ball the last two seasons?MB: like everything is trial and error. I do have to say coming into pro ball really didn't have that any shape in mind as to what I was looking for. So finally getting on track man. This was early on, like last spring training. Just like them telling me oh, we want you to throw a sweeper and I was like, okay, cool. So it just I would try it and it just naturally swept across the zone. So I was like, Alright, I think I could do this stick on board. And then we'd like it would come and go lose it here and there and I think this year I've taken the approach of like recognizing why it's going south, and why it's turning into more of a traditional slider. And then there's also like the crossfire aspect that they you've mentioned in one of the tweets in the past that's helped to get more east west on things and just try to create separation between that and the sink orRM: is it something where you you'd actually like to be able to manipulate a couple shapes on it, you know, based on right hand or left hand or or guy swings or something like that. Is that a place you want to get to? Or do you want to have one really consistent shape?MB: I think manipulation is the ultimate goal just being able to to throw it you know if a left hander is up you want to get more depth on it or right hander you want to get off the barrow some more sweep, but I mean right now I think it's folks it's just get it in the zone at a consistent rate and then we'll worry about that stuff later. I've been lucky to to get away with like throwing like four seems didn't sinkers and everything else change up in the zone a little bit more. So definitely have to get that change or slider working more this year.RM: you mentioned the change up. You've been drilling something that has like a pretty good downward movement or is that the changeup Are you throwing a splitter this year? What's going on with your your your other pitch for pitch,MB: I like to call it a “splange” for lack of a better term, it's got a splitter spin but splitter spin rate I guess you could say but you kind of oriented more so of a way that it it has like a changeup action where it grabs the seams in such a way that it has that more downer shade.RM: What was it? What was the word used for thatMB: A “splangeup.” RM: Yeah. I like that term. I will now we seem like you're in a pretty good place this year. Yeah, I mean, just like mentally physically performance on the field and things are going pretty well for you this year. MB: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, it's been a lot of fun. We have a great group of guys here and obviously having fat Bailey catch me a lot but also Martorano and Andy Thomas and [Auerbach] to like having that group behind the dish. Let's see worry a lot less about catching and just more about pitching and because you know they're gonna pick you up as well as our whole defense. Like, guys have been killing it this year. So I can't say enough good things about this team in this group.RM: When I talked to Bailey last week, he said basically, he doesn't want you guys to think on the mound. Like just do it. Just get out there and do it. Is that that kind of what you want to do too.MB: Yeah. Well, I know he knows me. He knows I like to think so, sometimes he'll yell at me like give me a little kick every once in a while but it's all in good nature. Good fun.RM: Well, things have been going pretty pretty good so far this year. Great last year, obviously. wish you continued success and I can't wait to watch. MB: Appreciate it! Thanks.HAYDEN CANTRELLE TRANSCRIPT:RM: All right. Good to meet you. How are you feeling? How are things going this year for you,HC: you as well. Happy to be here with a new group of guys. You know, things have been going great so far. You know, it's a good chemistry group of guys, you know, you know, motivating everybody to get better in their craft and so you know, coming out and playing on a nightly basis and entertaining here in Richmond. It's been fun so far.RM: So you talk about a new group of guys, obviously, you know, a lot of people at this level are going to be this is the only organization they've ever known. That's not the case for you. You went through, like to in a month, basically last year, what was that like for you?HC: It was, it was very chaotic. I, I think I had a lot of a lot of questions about you know, where I was gonna go or, you know why or you could ask all that but, you know, for myself, you know, I just grew to my routines day to day, you know, that's what got me through that transition. And then you know, getting placed with the Giants eventually has been a good fit. And, you know, it's been great to work with my craft with a bunch of really good developers in this organization. You know, as I as I've had the other organizations but you know, it's more people, you know, invested in my career and grateful for that. You.RM: One thing you'll often hear from from guys is when you get into pro ball, there's obviously a lot of really smart people bringing you information. Sometimes it can be overwhelming confusing. I assume when you go through a lot of several different organizations, they all have their own kind of way of doing things. It can be even more confusing. How'd you like stay true to kind of your path through that stuff?HC: Yeah, I think one thing's for sure is you know, I had my own you know, adjustments I was looking to make and that in that sense and so for for every ballplayer I guess you know, I can speak for myself, you know the day to day grind is about bettering yourself and bettering your craft. So in more ways than one, you know, you have indicators of success and measures of things you need to work on. And that's that's what you really try to focus on, you know, going from team to team and then you know, when you step in between the lines with whoever it is, you know, it's that the theme is about winning. So that makes it simple. So, you know, day to day you work on your craft, you know, so at nighttime, you know, you can go play for your boys.RM: Obviously, one reason why that's probably a good fit for you is you do a lot of things at this organization values. You have a really good eye at the play, you're disciplined you tend to walk you know more than you strike out. What's your kind of approach? At the plate? Who do you think of yourself when you're getting in the box?HC: Well, I guess without telling you everything, you know, secrets quite quite simply, you know, you know if I'm in a funk or whatnot, you know, a little simple thing I'll tell my friends and myself is you know, just swing it swing at strikes and take balls. So, you know, in essence, you know, that's all that approach entails, you know, granted what day to day scouting reports and feels and you know, all of the other stuff that plays into the point four seconds of decision making is all is always that so you know, but to keep it simple, you know, just swing at the strikes and take the ballRM: It's the old like Ted Williams approach, but it sounds easy, but it's it's not that easy.HC: Yeah, no, it's definitely been a lot of development. You know, there's a lot of work that goes you know, goes into scenes, you know, to make sure that you're in a position to do that, you know, at game time but you know, in the best way possible. If I can do that I'll have a good day at the park.RM: You're also the switch hitter, which is your like natural side. When did you pick up switch hitting and where do you feel which side do you feel best thatHC: I've, I've been switching since I was six. I probably did it in T ball. I did it religiously. You know like left when there's a righty pitch and hit lefty by age 10 I was doing it full fledge. I grew up a righty originally though. So I would say you know when I'm really locked in, you know on lefties, right he's really fun, I would say but, you know, general day to day you know, it's could be flip of a coin for success on each one. So try not to put either one in a corner, you know, and limit the success there. But, you know, I do feel my switching and gives me a great opportunity to win each play to parents.RM: It's funny because Bailey was saying he picked it up like pretty early 210 or so did you actually have opportunities to to hit right hand now? Did you see left handers when you're a kid muchHC: very, very interesting. You know, because once I started switching by age 10 You know the amount of times I hit right handed was very limited and it was it would beat me up mentally as a kid you know, grew up being really good right handed and I'd never get ready at bats. And then I remember at one point in high school, my coach suggested Hey, why don't we just hit left handed and I was like no, there no, there's a reason I just I feel like I haven't seen a lefty you know ever or at least a competitive lefty because you know, the left that you would see would be thrown 75 miles an hour or something like that. So right after college, you know, I'd say you know, in my first year of independent ball, I really started getting consistent as righty and that's when I really started seeing the you know, the switch hitting really start to flourish the way I'd wanted to, you know, my college career I was relatively successful righty compared to lefty but you know, in general the whole switching things just about how many times you see the guy you know, face more lefties you're gonna feel good and they're variety. You know, I'd say the hardest days are when they probably flip flop you for at bats, you probably go right left, right left but who knows sometimes that's what gets you you know on time and you know, maybe those are the fours that you hit on the button. So there's a switch here you try not to put any trends into that, you know, and the benefit to that is when you get to go in the batter's box it's it's always a brand new one slates always clean. You're always you know, just trying to compete. RM: So you're talking about growing up. I want to ask you about that. You know, you have all these like they're famous baseball hotbeds in the country, like we always have the Florida guy as well as other California guys. You grew up in Louisiana. What was the like, amateur youth baseball scene like where you grew up?HC: Yeah, I mean, for me, I played a play a little bit of travel baseball, and so about 12 competitively, and in the state of Louisiana, the 12 year old circuit we all play like do triple is a major and there's probably a good six teams in Louisiana and we would all find each other on the weekends on the you know, on the tournaments and we would all go play the best baseball and there was among those kids, there's probably 50 division one college baseball players from that 12 year old circuit. So I dropped out doing that in high school. You know, I kind of was out of summer baseball and showcase baseball because I played football. So I was always training for the fall and you know, doing seven on sevens, you know, thrown all of those and then on the weekends, you know, never really got to play much travel baseball, but as far as the talent you know, in high school, you know, very, very competitive and Lafayette Louisiana and then there's tons of Louisiana talent you know spread throughout of all of those Division One universities and a lot of kids leave you know, because they have the opportunity to so very, you know, very warm weather climate. So, you know, for the kids who want to throw down year round, you know, they had the opportunity I wasn't one of those kids and I think that really saved my fire for it. You know, I got to go baseball hat this year. And that football you know, just go you know, let it rip. So, you know, and every year baseball comes around it was time to go again. So would you play football, I played I played quarterback my senior year, junior year I played receiver and return the punts and kickoffs. So I was probably probably the best receiver we got my got my my my opportunities for college football as a receiver. So yeah, running kicks back sometimes pawns, whatever. So sometimes that's scarier than getting in the bystanders 95 when that ball goes up, and you just you don't look down again, soRM: Yeah. I still remember that myself to play. Well, you two sport guy in college?HC: No, I didn't know I didn't think physically I was in a position to play division one football so maybe in another life perhaps? Yeah.RM: I was looking at your baseball card. Before I talked and you actually played in some interesting kind of places. In your college career. One was like when you were maybe a rising freshman. You're up here. in Gaithersburg, Maryland, actually lived in gaithersburg for a while and never knew they had a competitive summer league. How did that happen? How do you find your way up here? HC: That was so after my senior year, right after the draft, I got courtesy picked by the Yankees in the 48th round. And that opened up an opportunity for me to play in a college collegiate summer league. So you know, I was able to reach out as a prospect type player. And you know, I was able to go out there and gaithersburg Maryland was one of the few places that were allowing high school players as freshmen. So I got to play out there actually, Daniel Cabrera was my teammate in that league that summer on the other team. And, you know, it was a good opportunity, my first taste of college arms prior to going into my first fall as a freshman and so then that definitely prepared me but you know, definitely, definitely some empty environments you could say but you know, it's all about digging. It's all about digging deep and seeing what you got. Anyway, so it was about ball and getting innings in regardless of we enjoyed gaithersburg we had a good time. SoRM: That's actually I think something fans never really understand is why the courtesy picks exist, but it's kind of like that way it opens doors and opportunities HC: yeah, you know as much as you know, and I had no idea I actually tell the story of when I got drafted in high school. It's not as people don't really ask about that when they want to ask about the one that happened recently but when I was with that when that happened that summer, you know my family was going out for some trip or some run some errands and I was at home by myself for a good five hours last day of the draft you know, it all had fizzled any opportunity I was gonna go it was an automatic no at this point. So everybody was gone and I went and took a nap and I woke up to open my phone and it was frozen. But yeah, just a little something like that. You know where maybe the Yankees at the time were respected me as a player, whatever and but just little things like that, you know, opened a big opportunity. And, you know, turns out that's why I ended up getting invited to the Cape because I played that summer, the summer before so I'd got to play in the Cape Cod and that had changed my life as well. So big, big series of events, you know, that happened that way but you know, definitely help helps. And I'm grateful for that.RM: Yeah, unfortunately, those those those rounds where the teams used to do that don't exist anymore, right. really psyched for kids. Exactly. Yeah, you played 22 years in the cape, which is unusual. The other thing you did that I thought was really interesting, what's 2020 When obviously everybody was scrambling to try and figure out how to how to help develop themselves. Yeah, you were in a little tournament. Joliet, Illinois, Chicago area or limited 14th thing to get an action. How did you how'd you find that?HC: Yeah, very interesting. You know, 2020 hit very, very odd time and I'm like, you know, I love I'm a park rat. I love to go to the field and play I love to throw the ball take fungos wherever so 2020 hit and all of the local college players in Louisiana we're all looking to get some reps. So I have my YouTube channel that you know we like dude making content with and stuff and so we had actually rented out a couple of venues back home and prior to that to get some reps and we had actually hosted some nine inning games, you know, with just a bunch of we call them sandlot games where we had we had fans come in we had some pa music all that stuff so but you know that went on and then you know I got opportunities i Hey, they're you know, they're putting together League and Juliet and so the super thrilled to just go play or whatever. So we're getting reps from doing wherever we could in that time to get reps and then now is getting opportunity to go facing arm so that was really that was really good for me. I got to go live with some guys up in in Joliet, Illinois and make that drive over there and you know definitely draw from that experience. A lot of a lot of a lot of things I needed to work on at the time, but you know, just to like, get my feet settled professionally, if you will. But it was a good environment to do that.RM: That was also the summer you got drafted. Was that before the draft or after the draft? Correct,HC: right. It was after. Yeah. So a couple months afterRM: I don't know if you know this, but Pelfrey was like involved in putting something like that together in Kentucky that like Fitzgerald played in and Logan Wyatt there was like, four team Kentucky league.HC: I didn't know that. Yeah. I thought we were the only one. But we were just happy to be out there. It was weird, but that people telling us you know, it'll like we're all sitting in the dugout and they're like telling us to move away from each other. It was weird, but whatever we were doing where everybody couldn't play ball. Everybody was being weird about everything but you know, we got we got we needed and then that was that was a weird time. RM: So it feels like your career has been really weird because like Milwaukee pushed you really hard so you like moved up levels quick. Then you like go through Miami back San Francisco. San Francisco takes you back down to like, complex was that just to like, get your feet under you kind of integrate you in the system. Get to know people what was that whole process like for you? Yeah,HC: that was kind of it was kind of weird. I made a YouTube video about that too very without with my actual on scene like reaction to it. But I remember just being real like, like it had already happened to me. And it was like weird what before the guy my coach was gonna tell me like I already had the sensation they knew it was happening again or whatever but you know getting like getting getting traded to the Giants and then not coming straight here I guess was maybe like a shock to me. But at the same time, you know, like, I was reminded myself that I still had like adjustments I had to make anyways wherever and so to be honest, at that point, I was very like, very like whatever I was very motivated to to fix my craft and make my adjustments so bummed out to probably go to Arizona at first and but that's not my job to understand that so I wasn't trying to like push back on it or I didn't even I didn't feel like I made a fuss about it either. I was just I was happy to go play on a team and I got to play with a bunch of younger kids who kind of rejuvenated my love for the game regardless so I was able to you know, I whenever I got promoted to San Jose on that bus ride, you know, there's there's kids were so happy for me and they had never met me before but they were so happy to see me get promoted from rookie ball to Loei. So it was like, if nothing else, it was a great perspective. Enhancement alongside with the adjustments I may made for that. You know, a good a good full circle a year later to be back in the same spot. You know, it's a good opportunity. So that's, you know, if nothing else, I've tried to see it for that and, you know, try to work in that that lens. That's pretty cool.RM: I now know that I have to go and watch your YouTube channel. So it's okay, so I'll end here. So now let's do your second year your backup to double a kind of full circle. Do you feel like comfortable? Do you feel like you're in a place that fit that? You know? How do you feel at this point going forward now?HC: Yeah, I think last year I came in just with the thought thinking it was the same mindset of you know, I'm comfortable with I've prepared very well. You know, and just like last year I've there's a lot of offseason adjustments I've made based on last season that I feel like in the exact same way I'm equally as prepared with as much information as I had, you know, going into this year so I feel like I feel like lately just been going to come to the field and playing with my hair on fire. And that's what I love to do. So kind of been offered results, you know, because my career has kind of taught me that and I like playing that way. So that's the approach and you know, I feel adequately prepared as it did last year, but I definitely feel better because I've definitely made some improvements. So excited to see what's gonna happen ready to let it rip.RM: You've got good hair to set on fire when you're playing it. Good luck. Yeah. Well, you know, I'm really glad to kind of get to know you and I can't wait to sort of watch your development through the season and good luck to hopefully you have great successes. HC:Appreciate it. Thanks very much. Yes, sir. Thank you Get full access to There R Giants at rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

Friend of the show Mason Black who manages the app NHL Rank King is back to talk about players excelling in his pNHLe equivalency model around prospectdom. Covered are: Lane Hutson, David Jiricek, Alexandre Nikishin, Gabe Perrault, Lukas Dragecevic, Nick Lardis, Marat Khusbutdinov, William Wallinder, Adam Engstrom, Luke Hughes, Logan Cooley, Jimmy Snuggerud, Cutter Gauthier, Jiri Kulich, Jeremie Poirier, and Jordan Dumais. Then Mason presents some of his patented "would you rather" comps: Brayden Yager vs Eduard Sale, William Eklund vs Lukas Reichel, and Kevin Korchinski vs Olen Zellweger. Our show is presented by Fantrax.com and proud to be a part of the Dobber Podcast Network. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey.

I'm joined this week by the great Jim Callis, lead prospect writer for MLB, to talk about MLB's brand new prospect rankings list for the Giants' system. Jim has been handling the Giants' system for years, and his knowledge of their player development system is as extensive as anybody in the industry! Plus, he's a great guest and always fun to talk to. You can find MLB's Giants' rankings on the MLB Pipeline website as well as Jim's overview of the system, leapers and fallers, best tools, and more. You can follow Jim's work on twitter @jimcallisMLB. And you can follow my work @rog61.And, of course, if you want more There R Giants' content, become a subscriber and you'll get daily reports from the farm system starting in just over a week! I'll be out at Papago Park for the final two weeks of spring camp bringing you player interviews, video, and plenty of scouting observations. So now's a great time to become a There R Giants' subscriber.* System Overview (1:10)* Harrison and Luciano at top (10:00)* The Second Tier: McCray, Schmitt, Brown, Arteaga (14:10)* Luis Matos (22:10)* Mason Black (25:10)* Patrick Bailey (28:30)* Rayner Arias hit tool (33:50)* Favorite Sleepers (35:15)* Trevor McDonald (37:20)Intro/Outro: “Temperature” by Kaiser Chiefs Get full access to There R Giants at rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

Trevor Hooth of Prospects Live and Bless You Boys is my guest on this week's There R Giants pod. We dig into the pitching part of the Giants' farm system, looking at some of the arms the Prospects Live gang is high on in their rankings and which pitches are really making them pop. You can follow Trevor on Twitter (where he's always breaking down pitcher deliveries) at @HoothTrevor. And you can always find my work by following me on Twitter @rog61 or by becoming a subscriber at There R Giants. The Top 50 starts rolling out next week so now's a great time to subscribe or get a subscription for the Giants fan in your life.IntroEvaluating Pitchers (1:00)Kyle Harrison (6:50)Mason Black (10:40)Carson Seymour and Landen Roupp (16:05)R.J. Dabovich (20:20)Sleepers (26:40)Eric Silva (29:00)Grading guys coming off disappointing years (32:10)Who might pop this year (34:10)Intro/Outro: “Detroit Breakdown” by J. Geils Band Get full access to There R Giants at rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

This was the year Minnesota became an offensive juggernaut thanks to the budding superstardom of one Kirill Kaprizov. Brett Marshall of the Sound the Foghorn podcast joins Jesse and Victor to break it down. Beyond Kaprizov, we talk Kevin Fiala, Mats Zuccarello, Matt Boldy, Ryan Hartman, Joel Eriksson-Ek, Frederic Gaudreau, Marcus Foligno, Jared Spurgeon, Matt Dumba, Jonas Brodin, and Alex Goligoski. We get takes from Brett and Dan Tiffany of Dobber Prospects on goalies Marc-Andre Fleury, Cam Talbot, and Jesper Wallstedt. In the Dynasty Dig, Victor and Jesse talk top prospects while comparing them to similarly rostered prospects with polls from Mason Black of @NHLRankKing. These include Marco Rossi (with a report from FHL Scout Jeremy), Jesper Wallstedt again with a report from FHL Scout Cam, and Calen Addison with takes from FHL Scout Tony as well as Brett Marshall. Our show is presented by Fantrax.com and proud to be a part of the Dobber Podcast Network. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey. For an explanation of tiers, check the @fanhockeylife twitter.

This week I’m joined by my favorite fellow Giants’ prospect blogger affectionately known as GPT. Avi and I talk over our major impressions of the Giants’ farm through the first third of the 2022 season. It’s a power summit of observations and one I think you’ll really enjoy!Of course, you need to be following Avi on Twitter @giantsprospects. And for all of my work, you can follow me on Twitter @rog61 or simply subscribe to There R Giants to get all of my writing delivered, ad free, straight to your Inbox every morning.Major Trends on Giants’ Farm (0:00)Heliot Ramos’ Season (8:50)Marco Luciano (13:30)Pleasant Surprises: Will Wilson, Trevor McDonald (16:40)Will Bednar (21:50)Mason Black (25:00)Casey Schmitt (27:35)Vaun Brown (30:30)1st Round Woes (33:10)Intro/Outro: “Good Morning (The Future)” by Rogue Wave Get full access to There R Giants at rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

Mason Black of NHL Rank King is this week's guest. Well-known and lesser-known prospects are on the agenda as we talk new hotness Jack Quinn, Joshua Roy, Olen Zellweger, Wyatt Johnston, Bobby Brink, Ridly Greig, Luke Evangelista, Ryan Winterton, Brennan Othman, Ryder Korczak, Zayde Wisdom, Shai Buium, Antonio Stranges, Elliot Desnoyers, Lukas Cormier, Rory Kerins, and a few bonus hits from Mason. You should probably get his free app and you should also worry about playing a league against a guy who designs his own app to help his team. Respect. Follow Victor on twitter @victornuno12 and Jesse @fanhockeylife. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, show sheets and more. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey.

This week Mason Black, a face from Tyler's past, joins the team to explore the ups and downs of event coordinating. What's the most exotic animal Mason has brought to a party? What remote locations are the worst for an event ? Just how long did it take for Mason to fire Tyler? Find the answer to these questions and more on this week's Ask Questions!

Little did I know, Leonah and her friend flew into Miami from North Carolina for a day just to join my podcast. I have wanted to discuss the topics of this episode for a while now and Leonah was an ideal guest. The subjects may be controversial but I'm confident you can all learn a lot from Leonah's positive attitude and her belief that YOU and ONLY YOU are solely responsible for your life's outcome. As always, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rafael-pinsky/message

This week the boys talk about Brisbane Boys College Captain, Mason Black's speech and some lesson's we've learnt ourselves through Bro Camp. We also chat about J-Nikz's trip to Tasmania whilst Glenn and Ziah ran Wavell State High School's Rugby League Year 9's.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Mason Black of DobberProspects. They take a trip back in time to 2010 to discuss the happenings of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Is it still Taylor vs. Tyler? Why did Tarasenko and Kuznetsov slide so far and where do they go in a re-draft? Can you believe Mark Stone fell to the 6th round? How about future Hart candidate Artemi Panarin going undrafted? Tune in to find out which teams did the best, which teams did the worst, and what ripple effects of this draft are still being felt today! You can follow Mason @NHLRankKing You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

Enjoy our presentation of Devil and the Buebird, written by Jennifer Mason-Black and published by Amulet Books.Blue Riley has wrestled with her own demons ever since the loss of her mother to cancer. But when she encounters a beautiful devil at her town crossroads, it's her runaway sister's soul she fights to save. The devil steals Blue's voice-inherited from her musically gifted mother-in exchange for a single shot at finding Cass.Armed with her mother's guitar, a knapsack of cherished mementos, and a pair of magical boots, Blue journeys west in search of her sister. When the devil changes the terms of their deal, Blue must reevaluate her understanding of good and evil and open herself up to finding family in unexpected places.This title is recommended for ages 14+.  Please visit Goodreads for more information and reviews: https://bit.ly/DevilReviewsThis title is available as a Hoopla Ebook: https://bit.ly/DevilHooplaEbookPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Sad Clown (excerpt) by Orquesta Arrecife. Licensed under CC BY-SA 1.0 http://www.opsound.org/artist/orquestaarrecife/  

The guys are BACK and are joined by Mason Black from NHL Rank King, but first they chat about the OBJ injury and other stories from the NFL, shift their attention to the NBA and MLB and have a follow up from a earlier story in the MLS. In the second half Mason Black joins the show to chat about his app NHL Rank King and talk some hockey with the guys. This is a CANT MISS show.

In this episode Peter @Russian98 and Logan @Hogey99 discuss players opting out, and Russian players signing NHL contracts. Thanks to our guests on today's show we talk Hockey Betting, Fantasy Hockey help with an App, and some more possibilities of this year's draft for the top picks. Guests are : Matt Russell from "The Window" Sports Betting Podcast, and Mason Black, the creator of the NHL Rank King app and PNHLe stat.  Check out our website JablamSports.com

A discussion with Mason Black of Dobber Prospects about his NHL Rank King app, the pNHLe stat, prospect analytics, developing web apps with his students, and 2020 NHL Draft Prospects. You can follow Mason on Twitter @NHLRankKing

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