Podcasts about San Francisco Giants

Greg Kuffner recaps the Reds' 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday afternoon.  Greg breaks down all the key moments, including Andrew Abbott's struggles and Blake Dunn leaving the game due to an injury.  He also discusses the top individual performances from the game, comments from Reds bullpen coach Oscar Marin about the trade for reliever Kyle Nicolas, and a report from ESPN that said multiple teams attempted to trade for Sal Stewart this offseason.    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org

San Francisco Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge joins Willard and Dibs to discuss his experience at Spring Training, how ready he feels to be an everyday big-league player, and more.

In Hour 1, Spadoni and Shasky discuss the passing of legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, who died yesterday at 89. They also dig into the discussion of local broadcast, and why Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow would be difficult for the San Francisco Giants to replace.

Jerry's got more from David Fizdale who was on a podcast and talked about being a coach on one of the big name teams like the Knicks. He also talked about the Knicks wanting him to tank for better draft picks. Team USA beat the SF Giants in baseball Spring training. The Dominican Republic beat the Tigers. The Moment of The Day: Famous Dicks.

Hour 1: D-Pop and Kerry Crowley recap the San Francisco Giants' exhibition matchup against Team USA. They also preview the upcoming season, and the team's roster construction and the potential impact of Bryce Eldridge's performance. The conversation also touches on the Giants' bullpen, with concerns about the team's ability to close games. Additionally, they discuss the Golden State Warriors' struggles and the importance of meaningful basketball for Steph Curry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants beat writer for the Bay Area News Group Justice delos Santos joins The Roast to give the latest updates from Giants spring training

Giants shortstop Willy Adames joins Willard and Dibs to talk about spring training in Scottsdale, the season ahead for the Giants, new manager Tony Vitello, and more.

Hour 1: D-Pop and Kerry Crowley recap the San Francisco Giants' exhibition matchup against Team USA. They also preview the upcoming season, and the team's roster construction and the potential impact of Bryce Eldridge's performance. The conversation also touches on the Giants' bullpen, with concerns about the team's ability to close games. Additionally, they discuss the Golden State Warriors' struggles and the importance of meaningful basketball for Steph Curry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Tablesetters, where early-season baseball storylines are evaluated through context, projection, and structural impact rather than isolated spring highlights. As camps begin to stabilize, several early narratives are beginning to shape the broader landscape of the 2026 season — from international competition to emerging prospects and roster uncertainty around the league. We begin with the return of the World Baseball Classic, which arrives just as MLB spring training reaches its most competitive stretch. The tournament brings together 20 national teams competing across Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, and Miami, running through March 17. Japan enters as the defending champion after defeating Team USA in the 2023 final, while the United States returns with a roster built to pursue redemption. The Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico also enter the tournament with lineups capable of making deep runs. Exhibition games leading into the tournament have already produced early signals. Team USA delivered one of the loudest statements, routing the San Francisco Giants 15–1. Paul Skenes dominated in his outing, striking out four hitters across three innings without issuing a walk, immediately reminding everyone why he has quickly become one of the most overpowering pitchers in the sport. Offensively, Alex Bregman launched a home run while Roman Anthony — a late addition to the roster after Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hand — delivered a two-run homer. The lineup surrounding them featured star power throughout with Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Bobby Witt Jr., and Byron Buxton. Japan's preparation was less smooth. Samurai Japan dropped an exhibition game despite a solo homer from Masataka Yoshida, a reminder that even the defending champions are still working through early-March rhythm. The tournament officially begins when Chinese Taipei faces Australia in Tokyo, opening the round-robin stage where five-team pools compete for two quarterfinal spots. Team USA opens its tournament Friday against Brazil before quickly facing Great Britain, Mexico, and Italy as Pool B begins to take shape. From international baseball we move to a structural shift arriving in Major League Baseball this season: the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system. Rather than replacing home plate umpires entirely, the league is introducing a hybrid model. Each team begins a game with two challenges, and only the pitcher, catcher, or hitter can initiate a challenge immediately after a call. If the challenge is successful, the team keeps it. Spring training has quickly become the testing ground for how teams will actually use the system. The Minnesota Twins have been among the most aggressive teams in challenging calls, leading the league in overturned decisions early in camp as they experiment with the margins of the strike zone. Meanwhile, the Athletics have stood out for efficiency, posting the highest challenge success rate in baseball so far by winning roughly seventy percent of their appeals. Leaguewide data suggests about half of all challenges are overturned, reinforcing the idea that the biggest edge may belong to players with elite strike-zone awareness rather than teams that simply challenge the most. Spring training has also produced several intriguing individual and organizational storylines. In Detroit's system, Kevin McGonigle is beginning to look like one of the most advanced young hitters in professional baseball. The 21-year-old shortstop recently opened an exhibition game by launching the first pitch he saw from former All-Star Luis Severino for a home run. McGonigle's combination of strike-zone discipline, elite contact ability, and emerging power recently earned him an 80-grade hit tool evaluation, the highest grade scouts can assign to a hitter. In limited spring action he has posted a .400/.471/.667 line, further reinforcing the belief that he could eventually become one of the defining hitters of the Tigers' next competitive window. In Colorado, the organization's long search for stability at first base continues more than a decade after Todd Helton's retirement. This spring that conversation centers around Charlie Condon and TJ Rumfield. Condon, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Georgia, arrived in professional baseball with one of the most dominant offensive seasons in recent NCAA history, hitting 37 home runs while batting .433. His raw power could eventually play extremely well at Coors Field. Rumfield represents a different profile — a more experienced hitter who spent all of last season in Triple-A hitting .285 with an .825 OPS. Colorado now faces a familiar decision between accelerating a high-upside prospect or relying on the steadier upper-minors bat. Atlanta is dealing with a far more complicated roster situation. Jurickson Profar is facing a potential 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time within the past year. Under MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, a second violation results in a full-season suspension and forfeiture of salary. Profar is expected to appeal the decision through the MLB Players Association, which leaves the Braves in a difficult holding pattern as they attempt to plan their Opening Day roster. If the suspension stands, Atlanta will suddenly need to replace a projected middle-of-the-lineup bat. Finally, one of the most closely watched prospects in baseball continues to generate attention in Pittsburgh. Konnor Griffin, the 19-year-old shortstop and the No. 1 prospect in the sport, has already launched three home runs in limited Grapefruit League action. Griffin's power-speed combination has drawn comparisons to some of the most dynamic young players in the game. Last season he hit .333 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases across three minor league levels, eventually finishing the year at Double-A. The bigger question now is timing. If Griffin were to make the Opening Day roster, he would become the first teenage hitter to debut in the majors since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989. The Pirates may still choose to delay that debut for development or service-time reasons, but early spring performances are beginning to make that decision far more complicated. Spring training often produces noise, but the themes beginning to emerge this year feel more substantial: the return of baseball's biggest international tournament, a technological change that could reshape the strike zone conversation, and a wave of young talent preparing to define the next era of the sport. The season is approaching quickly. And the real signals are starting to appear.

Wondering what could have been if the Giants and Farhan Zaidi actually signed Bryce Harper

Willard and Dibs react to Bryce Harper telling Pat McAfee that he was deciding between the Phillies and Giants years ago when he was a free agent and that Bruce Bochy "retiring" was a big factor in not signing with the Giants.

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem speaks with Rich Aurilia, beloved San Francisco Giants shortstop and owner of Red Stitch Wine. Listen to their discussion about friends, family and making great wine.

The crack of the bat and sunshine in Old Town can only mean one thing: Spring Training in Scottsdale. On this episode of Podsdale, we talk with Kyle Urban from Scottsdale Stadium about what it takes to prepare for the season and host the San Francisco Giants each year. From offseason prep and game day operations to recent stadium upgrades and the impact on local businesses, we cover what fans can expect, plus a fun rapid-fire round.

Matt Brown3:55 PM (2 minutes ago)to meOn today's show, Pat, Darius Butler & the boys are LIVE from Scottsdale, Arizona at the Giants Baseball complex, where Team USA is training ahead of the World Baseball Classic. At the top of the show, ESPN's Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to help us recap the NFL Combine and discuss the breaking news that Lions RB David Montgomery has been traded to the Houston Texans, where Daniel Jones' free agency stands, and more. Next, 3x AL MVP, 7x All Star, Captain of the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge joins the show to talk about the team's energy heading into the World Baseball Classic, what it means to wear the USA jersey, how he approaches big moments, his leadership approach, and more. Next, we are joined by 8x All-Star, 2x NL MVP, & NLCS MVP, Phillies' Bryce Harper, who tells us some breaking news about his past free agency interest with the San Francisco Giants, what it means to represent the United States of America, his relationship with Aaron Judge & Kyle Schwarber, and more. In the second hour, we are joined NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and the reigning Home Run King, Big Dumper Cal Raleigh and then 11x All Star, 3x World Series Champ, 3x Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw drops by in some epic USA gear. To close the show, MLB's most powerful agent, Founder & CEO of the Boras Corp, Scott Boras stops by to discuss the CBA negotiations and potential lock out, the upcoming free agency of Tarik Skubal, what motivates him to be the best agent in baseball, and more.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Shasky wants to see Team USA to win in the WBC, but not with Logan Webb on the team. Team over country

I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Palmer, cofounder of Jesus Won Apparel and chaplain with the San Francisco Giants. We explore the inspiring journey behind Jesus Won—from its humble beginnings as a bold faith message to becoming a powerful ministry tool that's sparked countless conversations about Jesus and raising half a million for Kingdom causes across the USA. Matt shares the raw origin story, the mission to proclaim eternal victory in Christ, the beautiful moments and "wins" that have come from it (including viral partnerships with athletes like Evan Carter during the Texas Rangers' World Series run), and what's stirring for the future. It's a reminder that simple acts of faith—like wearing a tee—can open doors to hope, encouragement, and transformation. Jesus Won Apparel https://jesuswonapparel.com/ **code DIAZ15 for 15% off** Follow: https://www.instagram.com/jesuswonapparel/ https://x.com/jesuswonapparel https://www.facebook.com/p/Jesus-Won-Apparel-61558598682453/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jesuswonapparel     Please like, comment, subscribe, and share with others. This is an easy way to grow the podcast and we greatly appreciate it :) New episodes drop regularly—subscribe for more purpose-led stories that uplift and inspire!   #JesusWon #FaithApparel #PurposeLed #WithPriscilla 

“The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Marty Lurie to break down his week at San Francisco Giants camp in Scottsdale and share insights on his coaching role with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Marty Lurie to break down his week at San Francisco Giants camp in Scottsdale and share insights on his coaching role with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work dives into the San Francisco Giants' offseason moves and the expectations for the upcoming season. They discuss the team's starting rotation, bullpen, and lineup, questioning whether the Giants can rely on their offense to carry them this year. The guys also touch on the hiring of manager Tony Vitello and the pressure he'll face to improve the team's performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back, baby! Eric and Chad kick off TortureCast's 16th season of covering San Francisco Giants baseball with a lively discussion about the team's major acquisitions during the offseason (Harrison Bader, Luis Arraez, Adrian Houser, and Tyler Mahle), notable departures (sad about Wilmer Flores), the early spring results, the projected lineup and rotation, and some interesting numbers about ABS and how it can really make some umpires look bad acutely, but not so bad overall. The sun is shining (at least in Arizona), you can smell the fresh-cut grass, and we can't wait for another season of Giants baseball!www.torturecast.comfacebook.com/torturecast@torturecast (Twitter)

Dirty Work dives into the San Francisco Giants' offseason moves and the expectations for the upcoming season. They discuss the team's starting rotation, bullpen, and lineup, questioning whether the Giants can rely on their offense to carry them this year. The guys also touch on the hiring of manager Tony Vitello and the pressure he'll face to improve the team's performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour of Money Moves, hosts Stormy Buonantony and Jonathan Von Tobel recap Wednesday's NBA action and they start to preview Thursday's NBA slate. They also preview the season for the San Francisco Giants in the MLB. Plus, Greg Peterson joins the show to break down the college basketball slate for Thursday. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 1 of Steiny and Guru, Matt Steinmetz and Daryl "The Guru" Johnston breakdown the Warriors beat down of the Grizzlies without most of their starters last night in Memphis. Despite injuries, is the product still viable for fans? In hour 2, Steiny and Guru get into what the seasoned vets are thinking about the younger players for the Warriors roster. Plus, the guys get into the news that Glen Kuiper has a new job with the San Francisco Giants. In hour 3 of Steiny and Guru , Steiny and Guru dive into which role players are worth more than they're getting paid and if certain players like De'Anthony Melton deserve more playing time. In the final hour of Steiny and Guru, Steiny and Guru get into which role players can provide more impact on this injury depleted roster. Plus, do we need to just let the front office try and develop and draft post Steph Curry?

In hour 2, Steiny and Guru get into what the seasoned vets are thinking about the younger players for the Warriors roster. Plus, the guys get into the news that Glen Kuiper has a new job with the San Francisco Giants.

Steiny & Guru get into the San Francisco Giants recent hire Glen Kuiper and why it's a controversial decision considering how he exited the broadcast booth three years ago.

The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talent? Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stops by to talk about whether Aaron Judge's size will benefit him with ABS, how he's instructed his team to deal with the ABS System, if his interactions with umpires will change now that he has the ability to challenge balls and strikes, Gerrit Cole's progression, and his assessment of the team's offseason. Later, Buster previews the Sacramento Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Welcome! :47 Hembo 19:51 Yankees manager Aaron Boone 34:50 Headlines  36:01 Athletics preview 36:57 San Francisco Giants preview 38:16 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talent? Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stops by to talk about whether Aaron Judge's size will benefit him with ABS, how he's instructed his team to deal with the ABS System, if his interactions with umpires will change now that he has the ability to challenge balls and strikes, Gerrit Cole's progression, and his assessment of the team's offseason. Later, Buster previews the Sacramento Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Welcome! :47 Hembo 19:51 Yankees manager Aaron Boone 34:50 Headlines  36:01 Athletics preview 36:57 San Francisco Giants preview 38:16 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry's here with a Saints player dumping on the Jets, ideas for an NBA 3-point line change, Clay Holmes on his spring debut and Jeff Kent gets nasty on A-Rod. Plus, there'll be a Mayweather-Pacquaio fight at the Sphere.

Hour 2: The Gregs pivot to the San Francisco Giants and the newness that surrounds the organization beyond just the hire of Tony Vitello. They bring in Marty Lurie, who has already spent some time in Scottsdale getting to know a handful of the new coaches and players, and he shares his fondness for their center fielder Harrison Bader. Papa & Silver also go in on Willy Adames and the offensive adjustments he strives to make after a slow start his first season in San Francisco last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: The Gregs pivot to the San Francisco Giants and the newness that surrounds the organization beyond just the hire of Tony Vitello. They bring in Marty Lurie, who has already spent some time in Scottsdale getting to know a handful of the new coaches and players, and he shares his fondness for their center fielder Harrison Bader. Papa & Silver also go in on Willy Adames and the offensive adjustments he strives to make after a slow start his first season in San Francisco last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Alex discuss the Philadelphia Phillies' new hyperbaric chamber partnership and its medical and scientific merit. Then, they update the ranking of the San Francisco Giants' new jersey sponsor, Airwallex. Finally, in a deeply unhinged effort, they place all 30 MLB organizations on a political compass where the x-axis is a measure of their economic policy and the y-axis is a measure of their social policy.For the first time in Tipping Pitches history, you can follow along, in real time, as Bobby and Alex place the teams on the chart ONLY ON PATREON.Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipping Pitches merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.

San Francisco Giants broadcaster and Hall of Famer Jon Miller joined Papa & Silver to recount one of the strangest half innings of baseball he called on Sunday. From emergency alerts in the stadium to an extremely bizarre triple play, Miller has taken the start of the Tony Vitello era in stride, and he's excited to return to Scottsdale this Friday when the Giants take on the Dodgers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something happened on Saturday that triggered Giants fans in a way that Giants fans have not been trigged in a while

In Hour 4, Spadoni and Shasky discuss the excitement around Spring Training for the San Francisco Giants. They also ponder if Pat Riley's Miami Heat team could've beaten the Golden State Warriors dynasty era team had they stayed together.

In Hour 1 of the Morning Roast, Joe Spadoni and Joe Shasky debrief about the Golden State Warriors' clutch, undermanned victory last night over the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center. They also touch on the magical gold medal victory from the United States' Men's Hockey team at the Olympics. In Hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky discuss Draymond Green's injury and the Warriors' underman playing well in his absence. Shasky suggests he should come off the bench from here on out. In Hour 3, Spadoni and Shasky continue discussing Draymond Green's role with the Warriors. They also touch on Team USA's gold medal in men's hockey. In Hour 4, Spadoni and Shasky discuss the excitement around Spring Training for the San Francisco Giants. They also ponder if Pat Riley's Miami Heat team could've beaten the Golden State Warriors dynasty era team had they stayed together.

San Francisco Giants broadcaster and Hall of Famer Jon Miller joined Papa & Silver to recount one of the strangest half innings of baseball he called on Sunday. From emergency alerts in the stadium to an extremely bizarre triple play, Miller has taken the start of the Tony Vitello era in stride, and he's excited to return to Scottsdale this Friday when the Giants take on the Dodgers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harrison Bader joins Marty Lurie on Talkin' Baseball to discuss his first spring training with the San Francisco Giants, his mindset heading into 2026, and what fans can expect from him this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harrison Bader joins Marty Lurie on Talkin' Baseball to discuss his first spring training with the San Francisco Giants, his mindset heading into 2026, and what fans can expect from him this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Silver & Krueger wrap up their thoughts on the 49ers' wish list for free agency and pivot toward the San Francisco Giants who will define their level of success in this upcoming season. With Cactus League set to begin tomorrow, it's a pivotal time for newer, younger Giants to demonstrate their value to Tony Vitello's clubhouse. The Giants have not finished above .500 since 2021, when they won a franchise-record 107 regular season games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call us at 631-377-4869! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let's start with Tony Vitello. He's the first year manager for the San Francisco Giants, and he's off to an interesting start. (12:30) The WNBA fight continues. A work stoppage is imminent. Uh oh. (18:45) What is the legal process for a team wanting to leave a sports league? (24:40) Why don't the Marlins have retired jerseys? Only Jackie Robinson? (32:25) What is going on with international signings? The Phillies signed an 11-year old! (39:35) The death of the RSNs is here. (43:30) How do visas work in sports? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let's start with Tony Vitello. He's the first year manager for the San Francisco Giants, and he's off to an interesting start. (12:30) The WNBA fight continues. A work stoppage is imminent. Uh oh. (18:45) What is the legal process for a team wanting to leave a sports league? (24:40) Why don't the Marlins have retired jerseys? Only Jackie Robinson? (32:25) What is going on with international signings? The Phillies signed an 11-year old! (39:35) The death of the RSNs is here. (43:30) How do visas work in sports? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KPIX Sports Anchor Matt Lively joins Papa & Silver to report on his time down in Scottsdale, AZ as the Giants get ready to begin Cactus League play. From Tony Vitello's first rodeo as a major league manager to the players fighting to make the Opening Day roster, a new chapter of the San Francisco Giants franchise begins this Saturday when they take on the Seattle Mariners for their first spring training showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Papa & Silver discuss the Winter Olympics and react to Team Canada surviving an upset in Overtime, plus a look at the 2026 San Francisco Giants and how they look to move forward under new leadership from Tony VitelloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Papa & Silver play around with variations in the potential batting order for the San Francisco Giants, and explain why Rafael Devers, Harrison Bader, and others are seen as a major key to success in the NL West. They also revisit the elements of the NBA's All-Star weekend that were more successful than those in recent years, and why the league must stop half measures when it comes to punishing teams for tanking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Ben letting us know that he has a Cologuard box on it's way to his house, and the guys laugh when they tell the story of the last time both Ben and Woodsy needed to submit a Cologuard test... Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys play some audio from new SF Giants manager Tony Vitello who had a very bizarre interaction with reporters the other day during Spring Training. Listen here

The labor battle in baseball is also pitting the super rich owners vs the rest of the owners

The Roast debuts the new game "First To 5", where Shasky picks a year and has a variety of questions from said year for the contestants.

In hour 1, Spadoni and Shasky discuss what is happening when it comes to media rights in baseball and how it relates to teams being able to spend and the importance of having a very rich owner.

Spadoni and Shasky discuss the MLB media rights deals and what it means for baseball going forward. Plus is it time to get excited for Porzingis? What will make this trade a success? Kevin Danna, one of the voices of the Warriors joins the show and Jermaine Wiggins joins us from our sister station in Boston to discuss Porzingis. Plus the guys debut a new game with Steiny and Evan.

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