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Wie viel Muskulatur kannst Du wirklich aufbauen – ohne Deine Gesundheit zu verzocken? Und woran erkennst Du, wie weit Du Dein genetisches Fitness-Potenzial schon ausgereizt hast?Lass uns gemeinsam ein paar gängige Mythen rund ums genetische Muskelaufbaupotenzial entzaubern. Du erfährst, wie stark Du realistischerweise (und ohne Doping) werden kannst, was BMI und FFMI in dem Kontext wirklich aussagen und wie Du Deine Trainingserfolge besser einordnen kannst – basierend auf Wissenschaft, Erfahrung und einer Grafik, die es auf den Punkt bringt.In dieser Folge erfährst Du:Was das genetische Limit im Muskelaufbau tatsächlich bedeutetWie Du den FFMI nutzt, um Deinen Fortschritt greifbar zu machenWarum Social Media oft ein verzerrtes Bild liefertUnd wie eine simple Grafik Dir dabei hilft, smarter zu trainieren – statt härterViel Spaß beim Hören!____________*WERBUNG: Infos zum Werbepartner dieser Folge und allen weiteren Werbepartnern findest Du hier.____________Ressourcen zur Folge:Vollständiger Artikel mit der erwähnten Grafik zur FolgeAlles über Muskelfasertypen (Folge 265)kostenloser FFMI RechnerFitnessstudio: ScoopWeitere Quellen:Kouri, E. M., Pope, H. G., Katz, D. L., & Oliva, P. (1995). Fat-free mass index in users and nonusers of anabolic-androgenic steroids. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 5(4), 223–228. https://doi.org/10.1097/00042752-199510000-00005Sagoe, D., Molde, H., Andreassen, C. S., Torsheim, T., & Pallesen, S. (2014). The global epidemiology of anabolic-androgenic steroid use: a meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis. Annals of Epidemiology, 24(5), 383–398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2014.01.009Hubal, M. J., Gordish-Dressman, H., Thompson, P. D., et al. (2005). Variability in muscle size and strength gain after unilateral resistance training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 37(6), 964–972. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000170469.90461.5fSchoenfeld, B. J., Grgic, J., Ogborn, D., & Krieger, J. W. (2017). Strength and hypertrophy adaptations between low- vs. high-load resistance training: a meta-analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(12), 3508–3523. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002200Grgic, J., Schoenfeld, B. J., Orazem, J., & Sabol, F. (2018). Effects of resistance training frequency on measures of muscle hypertrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 48(5), 1207–1220. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-018-0872-x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Sabol rešuje življenja. Že kot osnovnošolec je raje kot na igrišče, zavil na dovoz ljubljanske urgence in tam opazoval dinamiko poklicev nujne pomoči. Bil je prvi motorist reševalec v Sloveniji in danes je za njim več kot 30.000 intervencij. Med drugim pove, koliko je vredno življenje Slovenca in koliko Hrvata. Številka vas bos presenetila. To je iskreno brutalen podcast s prve frontne črte življenja..ZAPISKI:-Spletna trgovina Babycenter: https://www.babycenter.si/-Otroški varnostni sedež Cybex Pallas G2: https://www.babycenter.si/cybex-avtosedez-i-size-76-150-cm-pallas-g2-i-size-plus-almond-beige-1250616.html-Otroški varnostni sedež Cybex Solution G2: https://www.babycenter.si/cybex-avtosedez-i-size-100-150-cm-solution-g2-i-fix-fox-grey-1236439.html.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IGRALNE KARTE "KONJE NA MIZO Mk2" - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.vibeit.co/en/atmosferci/product/karte-konje-na-mizo-mk2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODPRI ATMOSFERCE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.vibeit.co/en/atmosferci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODPRI KOMOTAR MINUTO - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://shop.komotarminuta.com/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JURE GREGORČIČ INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jure_gregorcic/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CIRIL KOMOTAR INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/komotar_minuta/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEBASTJAN PLEVNJAK INSTAGRAM -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sebavtom/⁠

CONTÁCTAME POR WHATSAPP https://wa.me/message/VLBJNM7KBBQDC1 DÉJAME CONOCER TU CASO HACIENDO CLIC AQUÍ https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/superar-ansiedad Así puedes subir la serotonina de manera natural; y es que, el acelerado ritmo de vida del siglo XXI ha conducido a una búsqueda constante de elementos que faciliten el tener una vida más tranquila, generalmente, bajar los niveles de ansiedad y estrés, poder dormir mejor, son cosas que sin duda se puede que nos haga falta, y para ello es necesario tener niveles estables de serotonina. Este neurotransmisor es el encargado del buen funcionamiento del cerebro aparte de las células nerviosas, permitiendo nivelar las emociones. Teniendo en cuenta estos efectos, hoy te contaremos como regular los niveles de serotonina mediante el suplemento 5HTP. ¿QUÉ ES EL 5 HTP? El 5 hidroxitriptófano popularmente conocido como 5HTP es un precursor de la serotonina, es decir, un elemento vital en la formación de este neurotransmisor. Compra el 5HTP https://iherb.co/Hct3Hehe Existen diversos métodos para su obtención, siendo el más común lógicamente la ingesta de alimentos ricos en él, como la carne de pavo, el pollo, los frijoles, la carne res y bananos; sin embargo, dado los hábitos de alimentación actuales, se ha vuelto complejo añadir alguno de los alimentos anteriormente mencionadas a la dieta diaria, por lo que, una opción para su obtenerlo es mediante la suplementación. ¿POR QUÉ NO SE CONSUME SEROTONINA DE FORMA DIRECTA? Al ser un neurotransmisor que es producido naturalmente por el cuerpo humano, la serotonina es muy diferente a cualquier consumible ya sea por ingesta o por medio intravenosos, la serotonina es incapaz de superar dos barreras de nuestro organismo, la que produce el ácido gástrico, y la producida por la red hematoencefálica. LA DOSIS IDEAL DE 5HTP Se recomienda generalmente. consumir alrededor de 300 mg al día de 5HTP, siempre y cuando la persona tenga características promedio, lo que permitirá producir la serotonina necesaria para contrarrestar afectaciones negativas, como la ansiedad, la falta de sueño, mientras permite gestionar de mejor forma el estrés y regular el apetito. Como ya se ha mencionado en entregas pasadas, para dosificar eficientemente cualquier suplemento es necesario tener presente la estatura, el peso y el problema que se quiere combatir; para mencionar una cosa, puedes contactar con nosotros en Libre de Ansiedad ya que podemos asesorarte si así lo requieres. Es importante señalar que los efectos no son inmediatos, ya que se estima que el 5HTP empieza a tener un impacto significativo en el organismo de una persona entre una a tres semanas de haber empezado la ingesta, ten en cuenta que, en el caso de este potenciador de serotonina, si bien existen testimonios sobre una supuesta efectividad inmediata, suelen ser casos aislados que no representan el efecto normal del suplemento. ENLACES DE INTERÉS (H3) TRIPTÓFANO Y 5HTP PARA CURAR LA ANSIEDAD Y OTROS TRASTORNOS (https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/triptofano-y-5htp-para-curar-la-ansiedad-y-otros-trastornos/) 7 FORMAS DE SUBIR LA SEROTONINA NATURALMENTE, Y REDUCIR LA ANSIEDAD, LA DEPRESIÓN EL ESTRÉS Y SENTIRTE MEJOR (https://nelsonarturopsicologo.com/7-formas-de-subir-la-serotonina-naturalmente/) REFERENCIAS Boer, J., & Westenberg, H. (1990). Behavioral, neuroendocrine, and biochemical effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan administration in panic disorder. Psychiatry Research, 31, 267-278. https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-1781(90)90096-N. Handley, S., & McBlane, J. (2005). 5HT drugs in animal models of anxiety. Psychopharmacology, 112, 13-20. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02247358. Maffei, M. (2020). 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): Natural Occurrence, Analysis, Biosynthesis, Biotechnology, Physiology and Toxicology. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22010181. Lesch, K., Bengel, D., Heils, A., Sabol, S., Greenberg, B., Petri, S., Benjamin, J., Müller, C., Hamer, D., & Murphy, D. (1996). Association of Anxiety-Related Traits with a Polymorphism in the Serotonin Transporter Gene Regulatory Region. Science, 274, 1527 - 1531. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.274.5292.1527.

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I had a leisure coffee chat with FOX 8 meteorologist Scott Sabol yesterday. My post FOX 8 retirement conversation went in a number of fun "Open Line Friday" directions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrebernier/support

Adam brings on first year head baseball coach, Jake Sabol. They talk about CMU's recent win against MSU and what's it been like for Jake coming back to his alma mater. Skye DePrado leads the Chippewas in goals and she talks about the season, along with how she got to CMU from Pittsburgh. 

Ayurveda is an ancient system of wellness based in nature that promotes balance. Many nonprofit leaders crave more balance in their lives, making Ayurveda an interesting self-care option to explore. Shannon Sabol of Grateful Life Health Coaching + Yoga joins us to discuss Ayurveda, share tips to help the overloaded nonprofit leader get more rest, and provide suggestions for people who feel depleted. Connect with Shannon:Website: gratefullifehealth.comIG: @shannon.gratefullifeFB: @shannon.gratefullife Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn and Instagram. This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Welcome to Season 9: Green Horizons! In this series, we are talking about the positive role of big institutions, universities and governments, in the climate movement. As we continue our conversation of climate education and action at Duke University, in this episode, we are sitting down with two esteemed Duke University professors, Dr. Valerie Sabol, a clinical professor in the Duke School of Nursing, and Robin Kirk, a professor in the practice of cultural anthropology at Duke. Join us as we delve into a discussion about their involvement in the brand new Climate and Sustainability Teaching Fellows program at Duke, uniquely designed to infuse climate change and sustainability education into classes' curriculum that are not centrally focused on the issue. From exploring the intersection of human rights and environmental issues to integrating sustainable healthcare practices, Kirk and Sabol share the innovative approaches they developed through the program and the profound impact on students' perspectives and engagement. Don't miss this conversation on reshaping education for a sustainable future. ______ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team! ⁠⁠https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠@operationclimate⁠⁠! Follow us on Twitter at ⁠⁠@opclimate!⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠Youtube!⁠⁠ To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Guest: Dr. Valerie Sabol and Robin Kirk Host: Zoe Kolenovsky Reporters: Marie-Hélène Tome and Maya Slack Audio Editor: Charlotte Caddell Music Credit: Cali by Wataboi, Positive Fuse by French Fuse --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

The San Francisco Giants' addition of Matt Chapman certainly made things awkward for incumbent Giants third baseman J.D. Davis. With the SF Giants adding Chapman to the fold, it's hard to see how J.D. Davis cracks the roster. Chapman is here to play third base; shortstop is not going to happen. The DH spot is occupied by Jorge Soler. Wilmer Flores and LaMonte Wade Jr. take up first base for the SF Giants. That leaves J.D. Davis without a starting job and without a spot on the bench.Another player who seemingly needs to be dealt is Joey Bart. For both players, the only way they'd seem to stick on the roster would be in the event of an unfortunate injury. Chapman, Soler, or Flores getting hurt could keep Davis around. For Bart, an injury to Patrick Bailey or Tom Murphy—signed to a two-year deal this offseason to be Bailey's backup—could keep him around, although Blake Sabol may even make the team ahead of the out-of-options Bart even though Sabol can be optioned.If the Giants want to add one more big-name starter (either Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery), they'd have to clear some payroll or else go over the first luxury tax threshold. One player the Giants could trade in order to do so: Michael Conforto. Luis Matos seems deserving of a role in the majors, and Conforto is standing in his way. And his $18M salary could stand in the way of the SF Giants signing one more big-name pitcher, something they need with an inexperienced rotation that continues to get bit by the injury bug. The latest casualty is Sean Hjelle, who will be shut down and re-evaluated in two weeks with an elbow strain.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Dr. AnnMarie Walton Dr. Walton is a tenure-track Associate Professor at the Duke University School of Nursing where she teaches and facilitates two core courses, Population Health in a Global […]

The San Francisco Giants' new backup catcher has been one of the best hitters in baseball against left-handed pitching since 2019. Tom Murphy, who has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $8.25M deal with the SF Giants with a club option for a third year, is a lefty masher who's a perfect complement to Giants primary catcher Patrick Bailey. Murphy's main issue has been staying on the field. But when he's been out there, he's been a forced to be reckoned with against southpaws.The ramifications are plentiful. First of all, the Giants' addition of Murphy—on a multiyear pact, no less—likely means it's the end of the line for Joey Bart with the SF Giants. Bart is importantly out of minor league options, meaning he can no longer be optioned without being exposed to waivers. The Giants' lack of faith in Bart has been evident for years, and their signing of Murphy seemingly seals his fate. Bart will likely be traded at some point before Opening Day. (He has little trade value, for what it's worth).Blake Sabol will also feel the impact of this signing. Last season, because he was a Rule 5 selection, Sabol had the luxury of needing to stay in the majors all season or else be offered back to the Pirates. The SF Giants clearly wanted to avoid that scenario, so Sabol spent the entire season in MLB. Now that that's over, however, Sabol will have a full slate of minor league options. Meaning he likely becomes the Giants' third catcher, with the fact that he has three option years remaining being a huge plus. Sabol showed promise with the bat vs. RHP, and his framing was solid, but he needs to work on his ball blocking, which was a significant issue.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants' new backup catcher has been one of the best hitters in baseball against left-handed pitching since 2019. Tom Murphy, who has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $8.25M deal with the SF Giants with a club option for a third year, is a lefty masher who's a perfect complement to Giants primary catcher Patrick Bailey. Murphy's main issue has been staying on the field. But when he's been out there, he's been a forced to be reckoned with against southpaws. The ramifications are plentiful. First of all, the Giants' addition of Murphy—on a multiyear pact, no less—likely means it's the end of the line for Joey Bart with the SF Giants. Bart is importantly out of minor league options, meaning he can no longer be optioned without being exposed to waivers. The Giants' lack of faith in Bart has been evident for years, and their signing of Murphy seemingly seals his fate. Bart will likely be traded at some point before Opening Day. (He has little trade value, for what it's worth). Blake Sabol will also feel the impact of this signing. Last season, because he was a Rule 5 selection, Sabol had the luxury of needing to stay in the majors all season or else be offered back to the Pirates. The SF Giants clearly wanted to avoid that scenario, so Sabol spent the entire season in MLB. Now that that's over, however, Sabol will have a full slate of minor league options. Meaning he likely becomes the Giants' third catcher, with the fact that he has three option years remaining being a huge plus. Sabol showed promise with the bat vs. RHP, and his framing was solid, but he needs to work on his ball blocking, which was a significant issue. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Meet Chris Sabol and Billy Aberle the creative team behind the new musical, Straight Forward a musical built on a true story. Billy is the Founder and CEO of a theatrical tech startup, Prodooser and the co-founder and a board member of StraightForward's producing partner, Pivotal Productions, a non-profit educational-based theatre company.  Chris is a proud public school music educator in New Jersey. He is also a co-founder and current Artistic Director of Pivotal Productions. Their collective directorial credits are vast and if we ever want to get to this interview we don't have time to list them all. Connect with Chris on Instagram. Connect with Billy on Instagram. Follow Straight Forward on Instagram. Listen to Heather's original interview with Mike Iamele where he shares his and Garret's story first hand.  Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKAWAYS Chris and Billy met at Wagner College and sparks just flew. Pivotal Productions was born right after College.  They started officially working on Straight Forward way back in 2014 Bringing this musical forward right now is perfect timing as we're, finally, seeing a lot of Queer love representation in public art. Chris and Billy embraced opportunity and reached out to Mike and Garrett and asked to turn their story into a musical. This was their first co-writing project and it took a long time to learn each other and how to compliment one another. The Pandemic allowed them time to really dedicate the time needed to get this show together. After the workshop of Straight Forward, they took it to the New York Theatre Festival. Through Pivitol Productions, Chris and Billy are able to train, educate and employ young theatre artists to find their own voice and gain meaningful experience so they can have long, lasting careers in the industry. Prodooser is digitizing production and moving away from all of the archaic stuff in the industry. Billy's thoughts on failure: What did I learn? What will I do differently next time? Being receptive to more failure as a form of growth. Chris's thoughts on failure: My relationship with failure is more complicated. I tend to relish in the negative but am working through it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Sabol, head baseball coach at Central Michigan University, discusses various aspects of college baseball and coaching. He talks about roster management in the fall, the importance of fall ball for incoming freshmen, and the changes he has implemented in his first year as head coach. He also shares his personal journey from being cut from his high school team to playing college and professional baseball, and how that experience shaped his coaching philosophy.Key Takeaways:Roster sizes in the fall can vary depending on Title IX regulations and the number of female athletes in other sports.Fall ball is crucial for incoming freshmen to prove themselves and earn a spot on the team.Individualized coaching and player development are essential for success in college baseball.Sabol emphasizes the importance of creating a positive and supportive team environment.He believes in adapting coaching methods and staying up-to-date with industry trends.Quotes:"The fall is the best chance for you to come in and prove yourself and prove why you should be making an impact for our program right away.""I want our guys excited about coming to the field every single day and working their tails off.""I think we can't just treat everyone as a starter or everyone as a reliever... You have to individualize guys based on who they are and what their body profile is.""You have to be willing to change and adapt at what's working in the game, in the industry."Timestamps:[2:35] Understanding College Division I Sports Roster Rules from Fall to Spring[5:38] Evaluating How Important Fall Ball Is for College Freshmen[11:18] New Coaching Approaches in First Year as Head Coach[14:40] Jake's Journey From High School Cut to College Pitcher and Draft[23:34] Learning and Growth to Master the Breaking Ball[25:57] Believing in the Next Level of Pitching[28:38] The Player-Coach Transition[32:50] Challenges and Adaptations in Coaching College Pitching[36:16] Understanding Individualized Program[38:25] Factors and Insights on Starter-Reliever[40:39] Recognizing the Pitch Tipping[43:04] Scheduling Strategies in College Baseball[45:42] What Makes Central Michigan Stand Out for RecruitsFollow Jake Sabol on Twitter: @jSabe11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about foot fetishes, ghost hands and bad friends, baby! This week we're joined with  returning friend of the pod, Sabes, to discuss the new supernatural horror film Talk To Me.  The brats had A LOT to say about this movie and I think it's safe to say that some of those scenes will be sticking with us for awhile... Tune in to find out why.

If you remember the article (2014), go take an ibuprofen for your back. This week Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) sit down with Chris Sabol (@chrissabs) and Billy Aberle (@billyaberle) to talk about their brand new musical, Straight Forward (@straightforwardmusical) and the real life story that inspired it. Not only did Chris and Billy go to college with Ellie (and experience the exclusive pre-coming out variant of your favorite tol le$bean host), but together they have written and produced a gay musical (remind you of anyone?). We chatted with Billy and Chris about the challenges of writing and then producing an Off-Broadway run and the importance of telling LGBTQ+ stories of all kinds, especially in the face of the current political climate. The article and the story behind it are both incredibly true to their time. For those of you who are less familiar with the real life story of “straight men” Mike and Garrett and the effect their relationship had on the queer and straight communities alike, strap in for the tale of your new favorite ‘and they were roommates' couple. The story itself is one all queer people can relate to at its core. As much as we may have blotted out of the memories, pretty much all of us started out our lives identifying as ‘straight'. But what happens if you truly believe you are straight (like you are legitimately happy being straight) and then you start to fall in love with your best friend? Not in the, ‘Oh, I fell in love with my best friend so I should re-evaluate my sexuality' kind of way. But in the, ‘I still overwhelmingly identify as straight and that feels true, but there seems to be this one very surprising exception' kind of way.  Yes, to us and probably you, falling in love with your best friend based on who they are on the inside while disregarding their physical looks and gender identity, is a pretty queer-coded experience. But this is not the case from Mike and Garrett's perspective; and their experience of sexuality is just as valid as any other. The story of two self-identified straight men leaning into their newly discovered feelings for one another and being open to exploring their evolving relationship (while still largely identifying as straight) captivated just about everyone on first read, sparking serious and important conversations about the fluid nature of sexuality and the many different ways to experience it that are still relevant today.  Learn more about Pivotal Productions' Straight Forward at straightforwardmusical.com.  Don't forget to follow us on the platform formerly known as Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay questions at the end of every episode. You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod). Find us individually on Instagram, X, and TikTok at Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida).  We are so pumped for our upcoming vagaytion in Croatia where we will get to hang out in person with 15 of you! If you did not get in on this trip, we apologize in advance for the intense fomo you are about to experience. But, don't fomo too hard, because we have another opportunity to travel with Ellie and Leigh (and Mermaid Kristin Sparkle!) coming in 2024. If you want to be among the first to know more about our next Trova Trip vagaycation, fill out the quick survey at bit.ly/leztrip. This also helps us to plan even more exciting future trips!  You can support Lez Hang Out while unlocking a bunch of awesome perks like access to our exclusive Discord, monthly full length bonus episodes, weekly ad free episodes, and more by joining us on Patreon at bit.ly/lezpatreon. You can also support the podcast by buying our original merch at bit.ly/lezshop and purchasing our original Lez-ssentials songs for as little as $1 each on Bandcamp! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On the latest "Giants Talk" podcast, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down San Francisco's recent middling play as they continue to edge closer to the MLB All-Star break. They also discuss Alex Cobb's tremendous year and preview the Giants series against the Rockies. Then Alex is joined by John Brebbia for an exclusive interview where they discuss his collegiate baseball career and highlight some of the most remarkable players he's ever pitched to.(0:56) Looking at the Giants recent form(5:03) Doval's struggles vs. the Mariners(7:00) Cobb has been a “shining light” for the Giants(9:55) Looking at the versatility Sabol provides(16:25) Discussing Estrada's hand injury(21:21) Looking ahead to Rockies series(28:36) How Brebbia ended up pitching at Elon in college(31:53) What made San Francisco a good fit(32:50) Recovering from Tommy John during COVID-19(37:50) What are mound visits with Brebbia like?(41:24) What it's like pitching to Molina, Posey, & BaileySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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6-30 Mike Krukow tells Murph and Mac why he thought Blake Sabol's apparent baserunning mistake yesterday was the right baseball play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph and Mac go all in on Luis Matos and his first career home run, Joc Pederson comparing himself to Lightning McQueen, and Blake Sabol's base running error on today's Big HitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It wasn't without some controversy, but the San Francisco Giants casually collected their 10th straight win on Wednesday against the Padres. The Giants' winning streak of 10 games is their longest since 2004. The SF Giants' streak began with the team sitting at 32-32, but now they're 10 games over .500 and their playoff odds are skyrocketing. They have a legitimate shot at the NL West, and they're now the No. 1 Wild Card team.The controversy involved the Home Plate Collision rule, and it was actually not all that controversial. Padres catcher Gary Sánchez blocked Giants baserunner Blake Sabol's path to the plate before he was in possession of the baseball. Case closed—that's a violation of the rule. Like it or not, the rule is the rule, and the Giants took advantage. Sabol was ruled safe, and the Giants went on to score two additional runs in the inning. So the play had a huge impact on the game, which ended with a final score of 4-2.Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski was banged up in the process. He injured his left hamstring in that inning that was extended and had to leave the game. An MRI revealed only inflammation, which is a best case scenario. Yaz is hopeful to avoid the injured list, so he's in a similar kind of purgatory as SF Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr., who's nursing a side injury but hasn't been placed on the IL. Those two are obviously very key players for the Giants and they can't afford to lose them. Bryce Johnson was recalled prior to today's game, and Sean Hjelle was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

It wasn't without some controversy, but the San Francisco Giants casually collected their 10th straight win on Wednesday against the Padres. The Giants' winning streak of 10 games is their longest since 2004. The SF Giants' streak began with the team sitting at 32-32, but now they're 10 games over .500 and their playoff odds are skyrocketing. They have a legitimate shot at the NL West, and they're now the No. 1 Wild Card team. The controversy involved the Home Plate Collision rule, and it was actually not all that controversial. Padres catcher Gary Sánchez blocked Giants baserunner Blake Sabol's path to the plate before he was in possession of the baseball. Case closed—that's a violation of the rule. Like it or not, the rule is the rule, and the Giants took advantage. Sabol was ruled safe, and the Giants went on to score two additional runs in the inning. So the play had a huge impact on the game, which ended with a final score of 4-2. Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski was banged up in the process. He injured his left hamstring in that inning that was extended and had to leave the game. An MRI revealed only inflammation, which is a best case scenario. Yaz is hopeful to avoid the injured list, so he's in a similar kind of purgatory as SF Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr., who's nursing a side injury but hasn't been placed on the IL. Those two are obviously very key players for the Giants and they can't afford to lose them. Bryce Johnson was recalled prior to today's game, and Sean Hjelle was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Former Giants 3B coach & 3-time World Series champion, Ron Wotus joins KNBR Tonight to breakdown the controversial play at the plate in the bottom of the 5th inning when Padres catcher Gary Sanchez was called for blocking the plate when Giants catcher Blake Sabol was attempting to score.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The San Francisco Giants committed $43.5 million to Mitch Haniger in the offseason, expecting him to be the same player he's consistently been whenever he's been healthy enough to be on the field. For the first month or so of the season, the Giants were without Haniger, who injured his oblique (and later his back) as the season got going. But Haniger has been healthy for over a month now, and the SF Giants are still waiting for him to be a consistent performer offensively. What's behind Haniger's struggles, and will he break out of it?Blake Sabol has been a success story for the Giants so far this season. Taken by the Reds in the Rule 5 draft, the SF Giants immediately traded for Sabol, who's played catcher, outfield, and DH for the Giants this year. But really, Sabol's greatest strength so far has been hit bat—particularly against right-handed pitching. Will he stick on the roster all season if he doesn't really have a defensive home? And what's his future with the San Francisco Giants beyond 2023 if they're able to keep him all year and shed his Rule 5 status?What's behind SF Giants prospect Luis Matos' major turnaround from last year to this year? In 2021, Matos was so impressive as a 19-year-old in Low-A that he was widely considered a Top 50 prospect. His 2022 season in High-A, however, was massively disappointing that he fell off virtually all top prospect lists. This year, the biggest improvement has been plate discipline. He nearly doubled his walk rate from 2022 in Double-A, and earned a promotion to Triple-A, where he continues to tear it up. Matos has put himself on the doorstep of the major leagues where he's a phone call away from a spot in the Giants' outfield.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants committed $43.5 million to Mitch Haniger in the offseason, expecting him to be the same player he's consistently been whenever he's been healthy enough to be on the field. For the first month or so of the season, the Giants were without Haniger, who injured his oblique (and later his back) as the season got going. But Haniger has been healthy for over a month now, and the SF Giants are still waiting for him to be a consistent performer offensively. What's behind Haniger's struggles, and will he break out of it? Blake Sabol has been a success story for the Giants so far this season. Taken by the Reds in the Rule 5 draft, the SF Giants immediately traded for Sabol, who's played catcher, outfield, and DH for the Giants this year. But really, Sabol's greatest strength so far has been hit bat—particularly against right-handed pitching. Will he stick on the roster all season if he doesn't really have a defensive home? And what's his future with the San Francisco Giants beyond 2023 if they're able to keep him all year and shed his Rule 5 status? What's behind SF Giants prospect Luis Matos' major turnaround from last year to this year? In 2021, Matos was so impressive as a 19-year-old in Low-A that he was widely considered a Top 50 prospect. His 2022 season in High-A, however, was massively disappointing that he fell off virtually all top prospect lists. This year, the biggest improvement has been plate discipline. He nearly doubled his walk rate from 2022 in Double-A, and earned a promotion to Triple-A, where he continues to tear it up. Matos has put himself on the doorstep of the major leagues where he's a phone call away from a spot in the Giants' outfield. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

One day after a dramatic comeback win, the San Francisco Giants played extremely ugly baseball in a loss to the Twins in the series finale. It all began in the first inning, when the SF Giants had things set up beautifully against Joe Ryan, who's been one of the game's best pitchers this season. The Giants had runners on second and third with nobody out, but they were unable to score. That type of situation came up again and again, and the SF Giants were consistently unable to capitalize.The Giants also had major defensive issues in the loss. Michael Conforto let a ball sail over his head. Blake Sabol had a costly passed ball. Brandon Crawford clanked two easily catchable balls, one a throw from Sabol and one a routine grounder that should've ended an inning. Brett Wisely also let a routine ground ball go right through him.What is the level of concern with Crawford? He's not hitting at all (although he did have a good offensive game today), but he also looks very much not like himself on defense. And what can the SF Giants do with Craw if they determine he's simply no longer their best option at short? And what is the level of concern with Mitch Haniger, who remains in a very deep slump at the plate? Finally, the latest on exciting Giants minor leaguers in Triple-A Luis Matos and Kyle Harrison is discussed.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

One day after a dramatic comeback win, the San Francisco Giants played extremely ugly baseball in a loss to the Twins in the series finale. It all began in the first inning, when the SF Giants had things set up beautifully against Joe Ryan, who's been one of the game's best pitchers this season. The Giants had runners on second and third with nobody out, but they were unable to score. That type of situation came up again and again, and the SF Giants were consistently unable to capitalize. The Giants also had major defensive issues in the loss. Michael Conforto let a ball sail over his head. Blake Sabol had a costly passed ball. Brandon Crawford clanked two easily catchable balls, one a throw from Sabol and one a routine grounder that should've ended an inning. Brett Wisely also let a routine ground ball go right through him. What is the level of concern with Crawford? He's not hitting at all (although he did have a good offensive game today), but he also looks very much not like himself on defense. And what can the SF Giants do with Craw if they determine he's simply no longer their best option at short? And what is the level of concern with Mitch Haniger, who remains in a very deep slump at the plate? Finally, the latest on exciting Giants minor leaguers in Triple-A Luis Matos and Kyle Harrison is discussed. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants badly needed some positive momentum, and they got it thanks to Tony DeSclafani and Logan Webb. Despite some moaning and groaning about the Giants' offense so far this year, it's clear that their biggest issue has been run prevention. Unlike last year, the issue hasn't been defense. It's just been shaky pitching, especially out of the bullpen.Enter DeSclafani and Webb, who combined for 15.2 innings and two runs in their two starts. The Giants won DeSclafani's game 2-0, and Webb's game 4-2. Meaning the SF Giants' offense only averaged three runs a game in the final two games of the series, but sometimes you simply need your pitchers to step up and keep runs off the board and put the team in position to win. DeSclafani has been excellent all season and Webb was oh-so-close to eight scoreless himself, before he was bit by a two-out homer in the eighth, continuing a perplexing home run trend for him this season.Joey Bart had his fingerprints all over these two wins. He handled a shaky Camilo Doval in the middle game of the series, twice calling time out and taking a mound visit as Doval was about to be charged with a pitch clock violation that would've resulted in a walk and brought the tying run to the plate. Then in the series finale, Bart got the Giants' first rally going by fighting off a tough pitch for a single, and later added a booming double into left-center that added to the SF Giants' lead. With Gary Sánchez opting out of his minor league deal with San Francisco, this is Bart and Sabol's team, at least for now.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants badly needed some positive momentum, and they got it thanks to Tony DeSclafani and Logan Webb. Despite some moaning and groaning about the Giants' offense so far this year, it's clear that their biggest issue has been run prevention. Unlike last year, the issue hasn't been defense. It's just been shaky pitching, especially out of the bullpen. Enter DeSclafani and Webb, who combined for 15.2 innings and two runs in their two starts. The Giants won DeSclafani's game 2-0, and Webb's game 4-2. Meaning the SF Giants' offense only averaged three runs a game in the final two games of the series, but sometimes you simply need your pitchers to step up and keep runs off the board and put the team in position to win. DeSclafani has been excellent all season and Webb was oh-so-close to eight scoreless himself, before he was bit by a two-out homer in the eighth, continuing a perplexing home run trend for him this season. Joey Bart had his fingerprints all over these two wins. He handled a shaky Camilo Doval in the middle game of the series, twice calling time out and taking a mound visit as Doval was about to be charged with a pitch clock violation that would've resulted in a walk and brought the tying run to the plate. Then in the series finale, Bart got the Giants' first rally going by fighting off a tough pitch for a single, and later added a booming double into left-center that added to the SF Giants' lead. With Gary Sánchez opting out of his minor league deal with San Francisco, this is Bart and Sabol's team, at least for now. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Can the San Francisco Giants possibly fit Joey Bart, Blake Sabol, and Patrick Bailey on the same roster? That question has become more and more relevant by the day, as Bart has showed signs of improvement, Sabol has done enough to stick for now (despite some extreme highs and lows), and 2020 first-rounder Bailey was promoted to Triple-A.None of that even speaks to Gary Sánchez's impending ability to opt out of his minor league deal if he's not in the majors by Monday. In essence, it doesn't seem possible to have Bart, Sabol, and Bailey on the same roster—as long as the outfield is healthy. If Mitch Haniger, Michael Conforto, Mike Yastrzemski, and Austin Slater are available, they're going to get pretty much all of the outfield starts, with perhaps LaMonte Wade Jr. mixed in to open up first base for someone like Wilmer Flores.The rest of the show is dedicated to addition mailbag questions, including: Who is your current favorite Giant and who are your favorite players from around the league? Who is your personal favorite Giant of all time? What does a successful season look like for Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Slater? How long does Farhan Zaidi get to develop an All-Star that comes through his farm system? When would you wave the white flag? 2024? 2025? 2030?Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Can the San Francisco Giants possibly fit Joey Bart, Blake Sabol, and Patrick Bailey on the same roster? That question has become more and more relevant by the day, as Bart has showed signs of improvement, Sabol has done enough to stick for now (despite some extreme highs and lows), and 2020 first-rounder Bailey was promoted to Triple-A. None of that even speaks to Gary Sánchez's impending ability to opt out of his minor league deal if he's not in the majors by Monday. In essence, it doesn't seem possible to have Bart, Sabol, and Bailey on the same roster—as long as the outfield is healthy. If Mitch Haniger, Michael Conforto, Mike Yastrzemski, and Austin Slater are available, they're going to get pretty much all of the outfield starts, with perhaps LaMonte Wade Jr. mixed in to open up first base for someone like Wilmer Flores. The rest of the show is dedicated to addition mailbag questions, including: Who is your current favorite Giant and who are your favorite players from around the league? Who is your personal favorite Giant of all time? What does a successful season look like for Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Slater? How long does Farhan Zaidi get to develop an All-Star that comes through his farm system? When would you wave the white flag? 2024? 2025? 2030? Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Farhan Zaidi joins this episode of Giants Talk to break down the Giants' roller coaster start to the season, why the extension for Logan Webb was a no brainer and the potential he sees in Thairo Estrada. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Blake Sabol's improbable walk-off homerun and preview the Giants' trip to Mexico City. (1:43) Sabol notches first career walk-off home run (8:02) Is the City Connect magic real? (17:31) Should Giants fans raise their expectations? (22:24) Giants set to head to Mexico to face Padres (29:07) Updating the Giants' minor leagues (33:37) Farhan shares his early season observations(39:21) Farhan discusses Thairo's breakout start See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It wasn't supposed to end this way. Among hitters with at least 50 plate appearances, no one had K'd at a higher rate than San Francisco Giants catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol. Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley is one of the best relievers in the game, and his strength is striking people out. Sabol and the Giants were one strike away from a loss. Instead, Sabol, who was sitting on a slider after receiving only one fastball on 20 pitches all night, blasted it high and deep into center field, and the SF Giants pulled off their best and most joyous win of the young season. They've won four games in a row.Sabol's position on the roster seemed like it might be in jeopardy just 48 hours ago. With Joey Bart playing well and Gary Sánchez nearing the date on which he can opt out of his minor league contract with the SF Giants if he's not in the majors—in addition to Sabol's major strikeout woes so far—it seemed like his time on the roster could be nearing an end. But an injury to Bart, which seems like it may actually be minor, thankfully, gave Sabol a little more breathing room. And he took advantage in a huge way last night, delivering the Giants' biggest swing of the year.Speaking of injured players, Mitch Haniger wasn't in the lineup last night a day after returning from the IL. Some fans expressed concerns that the Giants were platooning Haniger already, but that's just not the case. They likely want to ease him back into action, and if they wanted him to start two of his first three games back, it made the most sense to skip the middle game when they were facing a righty. Haniger should hopefully be back in the lineup tonight, and in there pretty much every day all season if he stays healthy.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

It wasn't supposed to end this way. Among hitters with at least 50 plate appearances, no one had K'd at a higher rate than San Francisco Giants catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol. Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley is one of the best relievers in the game, and his strength is striking people out. Sabol and the Giants were one strike away from a loss. Instead, Sabol, who was sitting on a slider after receiving only one fastball on 20 pitches all night, blasted it high and deep into center field, and the SF Giants pulled off their best and most joyous win of the young season. They've won four games in a row. Sabol's position on the roster seemed like it might be in jeopardy just 48 hours ago. With Joey Bart playing well and Gary Sánchez nearing the date on which he can opt out of his minor league contract with the SF Giants if he's not in the majors—in addition to Sabol's major strikeout woes so far—it seemed like his time on the roster could be nearing an end. But an injury to Bart, which seems like it may actually be minor, thankfully, gave Sabol a little more breathing room. And he took advantage in a huge way last night, delivering the Giants' biggest swing of the year. Speaking of injured players, Mitch Haniger wasn't in the lineup last night a day after returning from the IL. Some fans expressed concerns that the Giants were platooning Haniger already, but that's just not the case. They likely want to ease him back into action, and if they wanted him to start two of his first three games back, it made the most sense to skip the middle game when they were facing a righty. Haniger should hopefully be back in the lineup tonight, and in there pretty much every day all season if he stays healthy. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Blake Sabol joins this episode of Giants Talk to discuss the lessons he has learned since joining San Francisco, how he uses being a catcher to help improve his hitting and the feeling of mashing his first career home run. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Max Muncy's success against the Giants, the team's improving defense and what comes next for Taylor Rogers.(1:43) Dodgers take two from Giants in SF(9:02) When should fans worry about Webb?(14:31) What comes next for Taylor Rogers?(19:50) Can the defense continue its good stretch?(26:07) Sabol on being on the Giants' roster(30:37) Sabol on the challenge of being a catcherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Sabol has been on fire this spring for the San Francisco Giants. The Rule 5 pick has forced his way onto the Giants' Opening Day roster, but injuries in the outfield to Mitch Haniger and Austin Slater have put Sabol into the outfield—for now. But what happens when Haniger and Slater return? Sabol was being evaluated as a catcher in camp, and the Giants likely wouldn't carry three catchers once Sabol is no longer in the outfield mix.We know that Roberto Pérez will make the SF Giants' Opening Day roster. We don't know for sure whether the other catcher will be Joey Bart or Austin Wynns. It might seem like an obvious call, but don't rule out the possibility that Bart, who has been known to go through long stretches of strike out out in nearly half of his plate appearances, could be optioned to the minors. Even if he does make the Opening Day roster, if he struggles and Sabol hits well, it's not out of the question that Sabol could be given a chance to be the primary catcher. The question with Sabol is defense behind the plate, where he is thought to be quite raw.Switching gears, several other mailbag questions are answered. Why does Gabe Kapler use power hitters in the leadoff spot? Is he just trying to be different? What is the Giants' schedule like this year? What's up with Hunter Bishop and does Mike Yastrzemski have minor league options? What is a realistic ceiling this season for the Giants in terms of wins?Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Blake Sabol has been on fire this spring for the San Francisco Giants. The Rule 5 pick has forced his way onto the Giants' Opening Day roster, but injuries in the outfield to Mitch Haniger and Austin Slater have put Sabol into the outfield—for now. But what happens when Haniger and Slater return? Sabol was being evaluated as a catcher in camp, and the Giants likely wouldn't carry three catchers once Sabol is no longer in the outfield mix. We know that Roberto Pérez will make the SF Giants' Opening Day roster. We don't know for sure whether the other catcher will be Joey Bart or Austin Wynns. It might seem like an obvious call, but don't rule out the possibility that Bart, who has been known to go through long stretches of strike out out in nearly half of his plate appearances, could be optioned to the minors. Even if he does make the Opening Day roster, if he struggles and Sabol hits well, it's not out of the question that Sabol could be given a chance to be the primary catcher. The question with Sabol is defense behind the plate, where he is thought to be quite raw. Switching gears, several other mailbag questions are answered. Why does Gabe Kapler use power hitters in the leadoff spot? Is he just trying to be different? What is the Giants' schedule like this year? What's up with Hunter Bishop and does Mike Yastrzemski have minor league options? What is a realistic ceiling this season for the Giants in terms of wins? Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Will Blake Sabol be Connor Joe 2.0, or something more than that? Will Bryce Johnson establish himself as a major league starter? The San Francisco Giants and their fans are seemingly about to find out, as Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said during the television broadcast last night that Sabol, Johnson, and Sean Hjelle are likely to make the SF Giants' Opening Day roster.Sabol is a Rule 5 pick who was tried out at catcher all spring, but it was actually an injury to Mitch Haniger that seemingly opened the door for him. Sabol has been an outfielder for the majority of his pro career, and he's likely to become the latest in a long line of different Opening Day left fielders for the Giants. Johnson was a major disruptor on the bases for the SF Giants this spring, and his switch-hitting ability help counterbalance what will be an all-lefty outfield without Haniger and Slater. He also provides strong defense in center.Switching gears, what will the SF Giants do at third base if David Villar struggles out of the gates? Will they settle for below average defenders such as J.D. Davis and Wilmer Flores? Or will Casey Schmitt be a realistic option? Zaidi said on the broadcast that he believes Schmitt is really close to MLB ready. He's ticketed for Triple-A, but could become an option at third or short if he hits well in Sacramento.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Will Blake Sabol be Connor Joe 2.0, or something more than that? Will Bryce Johnson establish himself as a major league starter? The San Francisco Giants and their fans are seemingly about to find out, as Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said during the television broadcast last night that Sabol, Johnson, and Sean Hjelle are likely to make the SF Giants' Opening Day roster. Sabol is a Rule 5 pick who was tried out at catcher all spring, but it was actually an injury to Mitch Haniger that seemingly opened the door for him. Sabol has been an outfielder for the majority of his pro career, and he's likely to become the latest in a long line of different Opening Day left fielders for the Giants. Johnson was a major disruptor on the bases for the SF Giants this spring, and his switch-hitting ability help counterbalance what will be an all-lefty outfield without Haniger and Slater. He also provides strong defense in center. Switching gears, what will the SF Giants do at third base if David Villar struggles out of the gates? Will they settle for below average defenders such as J.D. Davis and Wilmer Flores? Or will Casey Schmitt be a realistic option? Zaidi said on the broadcast that he believes Schmitt is really close to MLB ready. He's ticketed for Triple-A, but could become an option at third or short if he hits well in Sacramento. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

There's only one week left to decide. The San Francisco Giants play their final exhibition game a week from today, and the catcher position remains a great unknown. Blake Sabol has had a terrific spring, but has he done enough to stick on the SF Giants' roster and be in that Opening Day lineup in New York against Gerrit Cole?Is there really a chance Joey Bart could not make the Opening Day roster? Bart's struggles in the majors thus far have been well documented, but he is not far removed from being considered one of the game's best prospects. However, he can be optioned to the Minor Leagues, whereas Sabol has to make the team or be offered back to the Pirates. That gives Sabol an edge. Roberto Pérez seems likely to make the Giants' roster because of his experience and reputation as an excellent defender and leader.The recent WBC games are discussed. The United States has advanced to the championship game after winning big over Cuba, but the finals figure to present far more of a challenge. Both Mexico and Japan have far more talented teams than Cuba, and the US will have its hands full. Jose Altuve's injury and Trea Turner's heroics are discussed.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

There are two sides to every coin. The San Francisco Giants are suddenly dealing with an injury bug—which happens to every team every year in some form or another. Mitch Haniger has a Grade 1 oblique strain; Brandon Crawford has left knee discomfort; David Villar has a mild hip flexor strain. None of these injuries necessarily mean those players will miss the Giants' Opening Day game in New York, but they certainly could. In that case, is it time for SF Giants fans to panic? Or do the Giants have the depth to cover these injuries?Rule 5 pick Blake Sabol might stand to benefit the most if there's an injury to an outfielder. He might make the team regardless considering how well he's performed in spring, but the current catcher has spent most of his career in the outfield. If Haniger has to start the season on the IL, it seems likely that the San Francisco Giants would use the opportunity to keep Sabol on the roster. Regarding Brandon Crawford, an injury to the veteran could create some problematic defensive alignments, with Thairo Estrada moving to short, David Villar (if he's healthy) moving to second, and J.D. Davis (or Wilmer Flores) moving to third.Alternatively, the SF Giants could give an opportunity to young players like Brett Wisely or Isan Díaz, both of whom are on the 40-man roster and play middle infield. More so than in recent years, the Giants have some interesting young talent that appears ready to step in in the event of these injuries. The SF Giants also have Casey Schmitt, the star defender, close to MLB ready. Schmitt will almost certainly start the season in Triple-A, but if he dominates offensively, he could quickly become an answer at either third base or shortstop.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

For every Carlos Rodón, there's often a Tommy La Stella. The San Francisco Giants got a career year out of Rodón in 2022, but they also suffered through injuries and underperformance from like likes of La Stella and others. Who on the 2023 SF Giants are the candidates to have a career year? And who will underperform? By definition, it's a hard question to answer, but the Giants have a lot of candidates to have big seasons and not many who are likely to play poorly. Youngsters Joey Bart and David Villar still have a lot to prove, however.What are the rules for Rule 5 picks? Specifically, what is going to happen with Blake Sabol? Sabol was a Rule 5 pick by the Reds, and the SF Giants traded for him minutes later. Sabol must make the Giants' 26-man roster—and stay there all season—or be offered back to the Pirates. He's part of the catcher competition with Bart, Roberto Pérez, and Austin Wynns.Will the SF Giants be buyers or sellers at the deadline? Unless they're totally out of the race, which is unlikely, expect them to be either buyers or somewhere in between. Even when they've "sold" under Farhan Zaidi, the moves have been relatively minor. He famously held onto Madison Bumgarner and Will Smith in 2019, and Rodón last year. When they've been in their best buying position, the Giants acquired Kris Bryant. Expect those trends to continue depending on where the Giants are in late July.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms: