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Chad and Eric conduct a partial autopsy on the corpse of the 2025 San Francisco Giants, but before that, there's a long conversation about who the Giants are going to replace Bob Melvin with. That's right, after signing Melvin to an extension on July 1, the Giants parted ways with Melvin and now will search for their next skipper. No, it won't be Bruce Bochy, who just ended his tenure as manager with the Rangers. So much went wrong for the Giants this year, but in the end, they missed the playoffs by just 3 games (they were 2 games back, but Mets held the tiebreaker over Giants). Heck, Ryan Walker blew three saves (all losses) in the last two weeks of the season alone! There are many other games to point to. The Giants are close, tantalizingly close, but they need more. Buster Posey said in this morning's interview that they can't keep doing the same thing and expecting different results, thus the Melvin dismissal. Hey, and we talk about the playoffs and give our predictions. Anyone but the Dodgers, right?www.torturecast.com@torturecastfacebook.com/torturecastinstagram.com/torturecast
We strung out this episode because during the recording, the Giants blew a 5-run lead they had in the 7th against the Cardinals, then Ryan Walker came in and failed to close out a 1-run lead, allowing 2 runs in the 9th. We waited out the episode to watch Wilmer Flores feebly strike out with the tying run on second to end the game and their official and mathematical hopes for the playoffs as they were eliminated. But, before coughing up their largest lead of the season, Eric and I break down what went wrong in the last two weeks that saw their once bright and resuscitated playoff hopes get extinguished in such a quick fashion. They've now lost 9 of 11 and can only achieve a .500 season by winning their remaining four games. They are likely headed to another losing season. This also means that the Giants have only made the playoffs ONCE in the last nine seasons. That is just one more than the Pirates. Will Melvin be fired? Who will win the Willie Mac? Will Adames reach 30 homers when it seemed like a lock when he hit his 28th 13 games ago? We review the playoff races and talk a bit about the ABS coming to MLB next season. Next episode will record on Monday, the night before the playoffs start when we'll give our playoff predictions. Alas, a Giants postseason will have to wait until at least next year.www.torturecast.com@torturecastfacebook.com/torturecastinstagram.com/torturecast
The greatest eater in history & an American hero, Joey Chestnut joins Murph & Markus to recap the Impossible Foods challenge at Oracle Park on Friday night, his preparation for these big events, & his love for the gameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The greatest eater in history & an American hero, Joey Chestnut joins Murph & Markus to recap the Impossible Foods challenge at Oracle Park on Friday night, his preparation for these big events, & his love for the gameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's SnellZilla Saturday! Blake talks about his time with the Giants, reading batters swings, and pitching at Oracle Park.
Opening Segment of Talkin' Baseball with Marty Lurie before the start of the Giants/Dodgers series finale at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Tobener joins Extra Innings after the Giants lose 13-7 to the Dodgers at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opening Segment of Talkin' Baseball with Marty Lurie before the start of the Giants/Dodgers series finale at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys are fired up for a big sports weekend with the Dodgers in SF taking on the Giants. Petros is in Logan, Utah for a college football games. DVR with Vassegh from Oracle Park. Secret Textoso Roundup.
9-9 Sportsphone KNBR Full Show: F.P. Santangelo recaps the Giants taking the series opener vs the D-Backs 5-3 at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duane Kuiper joins Murph & Markus to discuss the offensive outburst at Oracle Park last night, Logan Webb reaching 200 strikeouts this season, & Drew Gilbert's infectious energy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duane Kuiper joins Murph & Markus to discuss the offensive outburst at Oracle Park last night, Logan Webb reaching 200 strikeouts this season, & Drew Gilbert's infectious energy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
...they pull us back in. Yes, we are all Al Pacino. The Giants have suddenly forgotten how to lose. In fact, they've only lost one of their last 11 games and suddenly find themselves two games above .500 and four games back of the Mets for the third wild card with 22 games to play. We are still in snowball's-chance-in-hell territory, but it's better than last week and the week before that. This remarkable surge has been powered by the long ball with the Giants homering in 17 straight games (and counting), breaking the SF record. The NY Giants record is 19. During that streak, they've hit 36 of their 150 homers which is 24%...in just over two weeks! Willie Adames hit four bombs this week and is only four away from 30 and would become the first Giant to do so since Barry Bonds. Devers hit five this week (including a HR trot that technically lasted an MLB-record 8+ minutes!) and has 30, 15 with each Boston and SF. Chad and Eric chat about this surge, talk about their realistic chances for making the playoffs, and reveal that they will be at Chase Field on September 15 and 16 to watch the Giants take on the Diamondbacks. We'll even resurrect the bonusode!www.torturecast.comfacebook.com/torturecastinstagram.com/torturecasttorturecast@gmail.com
Opening Segment of Talkin' Baseball with Marty Lurie before the start of the Series Finale vs the Orioles at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opening Segment of Talkin' Baseball with Marty Lurie before the start of the Series Finale vs the Orioles at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBC Sports Bay Area's Rich Aurilia joins Dirty Work with Derek & Kerry after the Giants' sweep the Cubs at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cubs were swept for the first time in a three-game series this season as they lost to the Giants 4-3 at Oracle Park. Andy Martínez examines Thursday's game and takes a macro view of the Cubs' situation, especially what needs to improve as they try to snap out of the rut they're seemingly in right now.
NBC Sports Bay Area's Rich Aurilia joins Dirty Work with Derek & Kerry after the Giants' sweep the Cubs at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Wednesday. The latest Dream Preview baseball breakdown opened with Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner reviewing tough recent beats before diving into Thursday's slate of Major League Baseball action. Early frustrations centered on bullpen management, where questionable decisions cost winning tickets. Griffin highlighted Bruce Bochy's choices with the Rangers, while Munaf recapped Jeff Hoffman's collapse for Toronto. Both acknowledged the natural ebb and flow of a long season but emphasized how frustrating late-game implosions can be when handicapping results were correct until the ninth inning. Attention then shifted to Thursday's card. The first matchup was Boston at Baltimore. Garrett Crochet's dominance, particularly on the road, was contrasted with Cade Povich's struggles at Camden Yards. With Boston in the playoff chase and Baltimore fading, the Red Sox were positioned as strong run-line value. From there the crew evaluated Arizona against Milwaukee, with concerns about the Brewers' bullpen health and Jose Quintana's crafty veteran presence. Both leaned toward expecting runs given Milwaukee's offensive consistency at home. Houston hosting Colorado drew skepticism about laying a steep moneyline price on the Astros when their offense has sputtered. Kyle Freeland's road history pointed to unders, though the panel admitted Houston needed wins to stay in the AL West race. Pittsburgh at St. Louis prompted a lean toward the under, with Miles Mikolas much stronger at home and Braxton Ashcraft offering upside. The Cubs and Giants series was pegged as a pitcher's duel between Shota Imanaga and Logan Webb, with a likely under in a low-scoring Oracle Park day game. Atlanta at Philadelphia carried the most intrigue. Cal Quantrill's move to the Braves and Aaron Nola's inconsistency created an opening for offense. Both analysts saw double-digit potential and pointed to recent totals easily exceeding posted numbers. The Phillies' injury issues, especially losing Zach Wheeler, added to the uncertainty but suggested their bullpen would be heavily tested. The evening spotlight was Yankees versus White Sox. Will Warren's inexperience and Davis Martin's limited ceiling pointed to offense in Chicago. With both defenses prone to errors and suspect bullpens, the over nine was recommended, while the White Sox as home underdogs were noted as live if their bats clicked. The missing line revealed Mets versus Marlins, with Clay Holmes favored to control the matchup but bullpen risks keeping the over attractive. Best bets were locked in at the end. Griffin chose Yankees–White Sox over nine, citing unreliable pitching and defense. Munaf went with Boston -1.5 behind Crochet's stellar road form against a struggling Povich. They closed with reminders about Pregame promotions, including a college football contest and Griffin's discounted 30-day package. Overall the podcast combined raw reactions to recent heartbreakers with sharp handicapping of Thursday's board. The hosts stressed the importance of finding value across moneylines, run lines, and totals while acknowledging baseball's volatility. Their insight showed how bullpen management, pitcher splits, and situational motivation shape betting strategy. For bettors tracking MLB daily, this episode offered guidance across multiple matchups and reinforced why patience, discipline, and line shopping remain essential for long-term profit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just when they had us down, they sweep us back into their arms. Well, maybe not quite yet, but the Giants have quietly put together a 4 game winning streak and are 3 games under .500. Their offense is finally clicking, and they've even homered in 10 straight games. Devers went off tonight in game 2 of their series against the Cubs, going 4-4 with 2 bombs, a double, and 5 RBI....right after I put in the notes about his poor splits in SF vs BOS. He raised his OPS by 50 points with the Giants in ONE game! Eric and Chad chat about the good week in Giants baseball, and look towards a favorable September schedule, where the Giants will play 6 games against the Dodgers, the only winning team in their last 29 games. Now, we're not saying they are going to sneak back into playoff relevance, but we are saying if you were to line up the possibility, this would be the way to do it. We review who's hot and not, injuries, and even talk about Big Dumper and the Freak for a spell.www.torturecast.com@torturecastfacebook.com/torturecasthttps://www.instagram.com/torturecast/
Murph & Markus - hour 1: Giants beat Cubs 5-2, Justin Verlander wins first career game at Oracle Park, & the 49ers finalize their initial 53-man rosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Krukow joins Murph & Markus to discuss the Giants win streak, Justin Verlander's first career win at Oracle Park, & the 2026 schedule release!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Krukow joins Murph & Markus to discuss the Giants win streak, Justin Verlander's first career win at Oracle Park, & the 2026 schedule release!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Murph & Markus - hour 1: Giants beat Cubs 5-2, Justin Verlander wins first career game at Oracle Park, & the 49ers finalize their initial 53-man rosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli, and Aaron West discuss all the biggest takeaways from Week 17 in the NWSL including Banda's season-ending injury, Ludmila's trio of goals, and Bay FC - Washington Spirit sell out Oracle Park -- a new NWSL attendance record. The group will also have a post-match player interview from San Diego Wave vs Racing Louisville. And finally, A3's Weekly Best XI will be decided. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Annie, Ella & André review the Spirit's 3-2 win in 'The Show', Bay FC's marquee regular season event at Oracle Park which drew a record crowd of 40,019.We discuss #formations, the Spirit's hot start and all the goals, and then of course how the match changed, the two conceded, and the quite stressful end to the match. Oh, and also playing the villain, respectfully.We also discuss the Spirit's 7-0 win over Alianza in the Champions Cup, check-in on some Spirits in the Gainbridge Super League, and look ahead to this weekend's
Morning Footy: A daily soccer podcast from CBS Sports Golazo Network
The Morning Footy crew kicks off with Bay FC setting a new NWSL attendance record, drawing over 40,000 fans against Washington Spirit at Oracle Park. Then, they dive into the fallout from Victor Boniface's failed medical, which has thrown AC Milan's transfer plans into disarray and cast uncertainty over the Nigerian striker's future. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/sportsbooks/ And sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/promos/ For betting on soccer: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/soccer/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Morning Footy: A daily soccer podcast from CBS Sports Golazo Network
Claudia Pagan, Christine Cupo, and Aaron West look ahead to a landmark night in the NWSL as Bay FC host Washington Spirit at Oracle Park. With a massive crowd expected, the league's latest baseball-park takeover promises a festival atmosphere and a showcase moment for women's soccer. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/sportsbooks/ And sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/promos/ For betting on soccer: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/soccer/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam is joined by U.S. soccer legend and Bay FC Co-founder Leslie Osborne to discuss what it means to redefine an athlete's career, along with a look ahead to this Saturday's historic Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit match at Oracle Park.SUBSCRIBE TO THE WOMEN'S GAME NEWSLETTER: https://mibcourage.co/42X5HpBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lisa Carlin, Jen Beattie, and McCall Zerboni get you ready for Week 17 in the NWSL which includes "The Show" at Oracle Park. The group welcome in Bay FC defender Joelle Anderson to talk about the big matchup against Washington Spirit at Oracle Park -- home to the San Francisco Giants. Then, the crew discusses what else they've got their eye on this weekend. And finally, with only 3pts separating 8th from 12th in the table, who of those teams has the best chance to make the playoffs? Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We came up with this title at the end of this episode. If you're brave enough to listen to the end, you'll understand why. But seriously, the Giants have lost 15 of 17 at home and are no where close to orbiting the playoffs. They would have been if they had just played 7-10 in that stretch. They went 2-4 for the week and are now a solid 5 games under .500. So, what are we looking for? Good coaching, quality ABs, playing time for the younger players and prospects, less mental mistakes on the field, anything to give us a glimmer of hope for surging back to .500 and something to build upon for 2026. We also discuss the minor controversy of Heliot Ramos' statement about fans, and wonder if players really tell the truth about things that happen out of the view of reporters and fans alike. One thing is clear, the players have Bob Melvin's back, despite the ire that he has drawn from some of the fan base. We also talk about who's hot, who's not, and that we really don't miss Camilo Doval, and you're welcome, Yankees fans. Have fun with him!www.torturecast.com@torturecastfacebook.com/torturecasthttps://www.instagram.com/torturecast/
Opening Segment of Talkin' Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Rays at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opening Segment of Talkin' Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Rays at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff from Two Strike Noise joins David for a Giants game and a pack of legends. Two Strike Noise - https://twostrikenoise.podbean.com
The Giants may be a bad team after all. They followed up a historic winless six game homestand with a 4-2 roadtrip, and came right back home and lost five of six, meaning the Giants have lost 13 of their last 14 at home. They last time the franchise did that was 1940 in New York. They are below .500 for the season, on the road, and at home. Their only winning month is April. Their second half is atrocious, and they are 18-33 since being tied for first with the Dodgers on June 13. This is their fourth consecutive season of having a winning record in the first half, followed by a second half collapse. Visions of the postseason snatched away by ineptitude of the summer. But why? What is happening? The players don't know, BoMel doesn't know, but we all know that they stink and they have for quite some time. Their hitting is near the league bottom, they can't hit with runners in scoring position, and they are striking out at a prodigious rate. And don't get us started on the physical and mental errors on the field and basepaths (we're talking about you, Ramos!)With 41 games left, the Giants' postseason chances are essentially zero. What can we look forward to? An Eldridge call up? For Logan Webb to regain his composure? For Melvin to stop being so passive with his coaching and maybe light a fire under their collective asses? At least the anxiety of watching the Giants in the postseason won't be a reality, but when we look back, we realize that we've only experienced that anxiety one time in the last nine seasons. Their glory days are far behind them and may not be getting any closer to rekindling them if management doesn't find a solution soon.www.torturecast.com@torturecastfacebook.com/torturecast
On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's "atrocious" homestand, and explain why the Giants need a miracle to save their season. Plus, a quick preview of San Francisco's series against the Tampa Bay Rays.--(3:00) - San Francisco's "atrocious" series against Padres(9:30) - Is the Giants' season over?(18:30) - A look around the NL West(24:00) - Fan mailbag questions(41:00) - Previewing Giants vs Rays at Oracle Park
8-14 Papa & Silver Show with John Dickinson - Hour 1: The Giants get embarrassed at Oracle Park again, as the Padres complete the sweep with an 11-1 routSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Willard and Dibs continue to react to the Giants' 11-1 loss to the Padres, which finishes off a three-game sweep at Oracle Park. The guys focus on another bad day of defense for the Giants.
95.7 The Game Giants correspondent Steven Rissotto joins Willard and Dibs to take us behind the scenes of what things felt and looked like at Oracle Park for the Giants 11-1 loss to the Padres today.
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss all the Giants' issues, go behind-the-scenes with Steven Rissotto from Oracle Park, play higher or lower with Giants stolen bases, and more.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Wednesday, August 13th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs listen to Nick Wright and Colin Cowherd offer their takes about Brock Purdy, debate if those two have a point, take calls on Purdy, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs continue to debate about Brock Purdy's standing amongst the rest of the NFL quarterbacks, chat with our new Valkyries superfan correspondent Brandin Podziemski, and say goodbye to the Giants 2025 season. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to sort through the funeral for the 2025 Giants, chat with Ann Killion of The Chronicle about the dichotomy between the Giants and Valkyries, and focus on the Giants defensive miscues. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss all the Giants' issues, go behind-the-scenes with Steven Rissotto from Oracle Park, play higher or lower with Giants stolen bases, and more.
Steiny & Guru break down what happened yesterday at Oracle Park and what's failed to happen over the last 13 home games.
8-14 Papa & Silver Show with John Dickinson - Hour 1: The Giants get embarrassed at Oracle Park again, as the Padres complete the sweep with an 11-1 routSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Papa & Silver with J.D. Hour 1: The guys discuss the Giants 4-1 loss and the screaming Padres fan at Oracle Park, break down the latest 49ers injuries, and are joined by Susan SlusserSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking about Dennis Lin's latest story in The Athletic that was written after all of the discussion around the TV broadcast showing the Red Sox looking at footage of Padres closer Robert Suarez on their iPads in the dugout. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys talk more about the woman that was heard on the field mics during yesterday's game at Oracle Park, and what is (and is not) acceptable to do as a fan at a baseball game. Listen here!
Papa & Silver with J.D. Hour 1: The guys discuss the Giants 4-1 loss and the screaming Padres fan at Oracle Park, break down the latest 49ers injuries, and are joined by Susan SlusserSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco's series win in Pittsburgh and explain why the Giants might have a chance to make up ground in the playoff race. Plus, a look into San Francisco's farm system.--(3:00) - Giants' series win in Pittsburgh(7:10) - Justin Verlander shines vs Pirates(13:30) - Recapping Randy Rodriguez, Giants bullpen vs Pirates(18:30) - Luis Matos optioned to Sacramento(23:40) - A dive into San Francisco's farm system(28:00) - Fan mailbag questions(48:00) - Previewing Giants vs Nationals at Oracle Park
We last recorded in between trades, but we break down the Yaz and Doval trades from last week. All in all, the Giants received eight players for the three they traded away, and with Yaz and Rogers being free agents of the end of the year, it made sense to exchange rentals for potential future talent. But, it is weird seeing Yaz in Royal Blue, Rogers in the throwback Mets unis, and Doval in Yankee grey. Posey also played with all three, and he admitted it was tough making that phone call to his former teammates. As far as their performance on the field, they followed up a horrible 0-6 homestand with a 4-2 road record against the same Mets and Pirates. With the focus on the future seasons, no one is holding their breath that the Giants will make a run at the wildcard, a position they solidly held for the entire season until a few weeks ago. That said, it will be a good opportunity to showcase new blood in the majors and minors. Bryce Eldridge is HOT in Sacramento, blasting four bombs in his last three games, but Posey said they aren't rushing him up. And...the first female umpire in MLB history will be working the plate during the second game of a double header this Sunday in Atlanta. It's crazy that this hasn't happened sooner, especially with female officials in the NBA and NFL. We also ponder what happened to LaMonte Wade Jr's ability to hit a baseball, as he was released by the Angels over the weekend. Late night LaMonte might have had his last day in the majors.www.torturecast.com@torturecastfacebook.com/torturecast
After the Giants defeated the Dodgers on June 13, they were tied for first place in the NL West with LA and held the 4th best record in baseball. Since that time, they have been the worst team in baseball (yes, even worse than the Colorado Rockies), going 13-26 and plummeting out of the playoff race. They had an 0-6 homestand, something the Giants haven't done since 1898! They've lost 12 of 14. They are nine games out of the west and six behind in the wild card. They also have the worst record since the Devers trade. So, what went wrong? How did one of the best teams in baseball in mid-June suddenly implode? You can certainly point to situational hitting. The Giants went 0-22 with runners in scoring position during the Mets sweep at home. Untimely bullpen moves seems to be Melvin's calling card, yet he was signed to a one year extension in the middle of this slump. Pitching has gotten worse with a 4.35 team ERA during this stretch, and they've been outscored 4.9 to 3.7 on average. The silver lining to this is that the collapse happened so quickly, that Buster Posey could pivot from being buyers to sellers. They started the sale by trading fan-favorite Tyler Rogers to the Mets for three players. It's a two-month rental for the Mets and there's a good chance that the Giants re-sign Rogers for 2026. The deadline is this evening, so we'll see if the Giants can fleece another desperate team for an arm and maybe this season won't be a complete waste. The three of us break it down in this eulogy of the 2025 season.www.torturecast.comfacebook.com/torturecast@torturecast
Opening Segment of Talkin' Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Mets at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.