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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
Damon Bruce Plus: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A’s Bay Area Sports Talk
Nick Martin & Jake Moody watch their stock rise with good games vs. Raiders. It's okay to root for Moody, BTW.
Woodsy and Paul kick off the 9am hour by wishing Ben all positive thoughts as he leaves the show an hour early to go check on his son who was hospitalized yesterday, and we preview tonight's game against the visiting San Francisco Giants and have some fun with audio... if that's allowed after a brutal weekend for the Padres? Then at the bottom of the hour we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the morning before we get out of here on a Monday! Listen here!
8-16 Postgame Highlights: Tampa Bay Rays 2, San Francisco Giants 1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8-16 SF Giants beat reporter for the Chronicle, Shayna Rubin joins Bill Laskey to break down the Giants tough stretch at home & also detail some of the players who were brought in & shipped out at the trade deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Hour 1 of the Orange and Black Weekend Wrap, Sam Lubman and Dan Devone discuss the Giants losing streak and what went wrong this season
In Hour 3 of the Orange and Black Weekend Wrap, Sam Lubman and Dan Devone discuss if big changes are coming for the Giants
In hour 2 of the Orange and Black Weekend Wrap, Sam Lubman and Dan Devone Discuss what went wrong with the San Francisco Giants
SF Giants beat writer for The Athletic Andy Baggarly joins Silver & J.D. to try to make sense of the Giants' awful stretch of baseball at home, their struggles against left-handed pitching, and which players are fighting for an everyday spot in 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
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SF Giants beat writer for The Athletic Andy Baggarly joins Silver & J.D. to try to make sense of the Giants' awful stretch of baseball at home, their struggles against left-handed pitching, and which players are fighting for an everyday spot in 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
General Manager of the San Francisco Giants, Zack Minasian joins Markus & Kerry Crowley to discuss the state of the Giants, if they will start playing the kids, & if the poor play in the big leagues will impact their decision to call up Bryce EldridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
General Manager of the San Francisco Giants, Zack Minasian joins Markus & Kerry Crowley to discuss the state of the Giants, if they will start playing the kids, & if the poor play in the big leagues will impact their decision to call up Bryce EldridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky discuss how the Giants issues go far beyond just their manager.
Yesterday more or less was the final nail in the coffin on the Giants season.
Fans are showing up, but not to be entertained by the Giants.
We want to hear from Buster Posey today. But what does he need to say?
In hour 1, Spadoni and Shasky discuss the Giants getting swept by the Padres as they get dismantled in the final game of the series.
Heliot Ramos had one of the worst throws out of left field yesterday, which felt emblematic of the season. But there was more to that throw that meets the eye
Wild Florida weather playing baseball during Hurricane season.Shane McClanahan injury – look back at his original early playoff usage, and comparisons to Mark Prior's career.Pitching depth – AAA arms, Forrest Whitley & Brian Van Bell, as possible support for the Rays' future.Late season debuts can create high-stakes stress for pitchers.Little League World Series - Lake Mary, FL's recent run, and the emotional intensity for young athletes.LLWS Youth Baseball - Maria Pepe & standout players like Mo'ne Davis, plus Tampa ties w/MLB alumni such as Gary Sheffield & Kevin CashIdea for an International Little League World Series - a global youth tournament, a precursor to the World Baseball Classic model.Infectious energy of youth tournaments – Sportsmanship & positive crowd atmosphere at Little League events.Shift in team priorities – Are Rays focusing on draft positioning & long-term planning rather than immediate contention.Roster & trade philosophy – recent acquisitions as part of a multi-year plan and the impact of keeping top prospects in AA. Challenges of integrating two new catchers midseason & how that affects pitching performance.Rays Under 1% chance of winning World SeriesRays' current Home and Away stadium situations Sacramento (Oakland) A's & San Francisco Giants stadium arrangementsGiants benefiting from increased Bay Area market control & high rental fees to A'sMLB expansion - Vegas, an underrated but now proven sports marketNHL success paving the way for baseball in new marketsUtah seen as a strong future expansion candidate for travel and regional market benefitsNashville and Vancouver possible expansion cities Rays' draft and prospect rankings concernsConfusion over MLB Pipeline ranking Rays 2nd preseason but 10th after a top-3 draftInconsistent prospect evaluations & bias toward “hot” namesPromotion of draft picks Brendan Summerhill and Quinn Irons to CharlestonAngel Mateo promoted to A+ level for playoff runAll affiliates above .500 but only one likely playoff teamOverview of minor league playoff structureNotable performances: Tre Morgan (Durham), Bob Seymour's 30th HR in AALakeland Flying Tigers vs. Bradenton Marauders game rained outSouthpaw mascot birthday Value of watching player development at minor league and complex levelsChallenges in Rays hitter developmentMat highlights progress of Nathan Flewelling in CharlestonConcerns that high-end draft picks not performing to potentialRays excel in developing Latin American players, often via Winter LeaguesCall to send drafted players to winter ball or overseas leagues for additional repsExperienced college should begin in Double-A (e.g., Summerhill in Low-A)Challenging players at higher levels earlier to accelerate developmentComparison to other MLB clubs (White Sox, Angels, Marlins) as they promote strong prospects quickly through their farm systemJen Pawol - makes it to Majors as first woman umpireThe Wit & Wisdom of the invisible team of umpiresEconomics of umpiringNFL football announcement - Taylor Swift, new albumRays' future ownership impact & potential for front office changes with new ownershipHopes for more aggressive player development & roster experimentation late in seasonYou can find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music Stomps & Claps
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.
Willard and Dibs (with Grandi and Lucas) play a game of Higher or Lower, Giants stolen bases edition.
Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru for a Wednesday edition of The Crossover. The guys talk Shohei Ohtani's latest scandal, sports betting in professional leagues, and more.
Willard and Dibs run through their sports misery via ESPN's Sports Misery Index tool. Is a fan of the Warriors, 49ers, and Giants anywhere near 'miserable' when looking at it from the big picture?
General Manager of the San Francisco Giants, Zack Minasian joins Markus & Kerry Crowley to discuss the state of the Giants, if they will start playing the kids, & if the poor play in the big leagues will impact their decision to call up Bryce EldridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 - Steiny & Guru wonder why the San Francisco Giants brain trust isn't as livid with its team as its fans after goin 1-12 in the last 13 game and getting swept by their division rival. Hour 2 - Steiny & Guru wonder if Kyle Shanahan is telling us his team is ahead or behind schedule through his latest interview with Sirius XM NFL Radio. Hour 3 - Kyle Shanahan made some prudent comments that Steiny & Guru cannot get over... Why is it so hard to accept reality?! 49ers on Line 1. Hour 4 - Steiny & Guru debate how much upside the 49ers offense has and if it's all on the QB. Plus, let's play the schedule game and have some fun with... NBA 2K?!
Steiny & Guru wonder why the San Francisco Giants brain trust isn't as livid with its team as its fans after goin 1-12 in the last 13 game and getting swept by their division rival.
Steiny & Guru have a compelling conversation about when a team knows their season is over without being over...
Steiny & Guru break down what happened yesterday at Oracle Park and what's failed to happen over the last 13 home games.
Steiny & Guru debate why and when a sports team deserves to be booed... The Giants are the latest to fall into that category.
On this episode, Thrill and Eric discuss the San Francisco Giants' struggles with situational hitting and their need to improve at home. They praise the Milwaukee Brewers for their well-rounded performance and note that anyone can get hot if they get on a roll.
In hour 1, Spadoni and Shasky discuss another Giants loss as Shasky is completely fed up with the team and believes it is time to blow it up.
Spadoni and Shasky discuss the Giants loss as they continue to keep falling as it is becoming apparent this team is flooded with issues. Dave Flemming joins the guys to give his thoughts.
Giants fans more anger from Bob Melvin. What would that look like?
In hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky discuss how hearing the club state they don't know what the issue is is the most frustrating part about the Giants right now.
In hour 3, Spadoni and Shasky talk whether it is time to dive into the farm system and see what you have and potentially find a spark. Plus Dave Flemming joins the show to give his thoughts on the struggling Giants.
In hour 4, Spadoni and Shasky discuss the fact that this team has too many problems to just point the finger at Bob Melvin.
Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming joined The Roast to offer his thoughts on why this season went off the rails for the Giants.
The Giants look about as lifeless as ever, and Joe Shasky has had enough.
It has been a learning experience for Buster Posey in his first season as the Giants president of baseball of operations
The Giants look more like a team that you blow up completely, not add to in an attempt to make it better.
What has made this season so difficult for Giants fans to wrap their heads around.
Alex Pavlovic, who covers the Giants for NBC Sports Bay Area, joins Willard and Dibs to discuss the Giants' struggles.
Willard and Dibs react to the Giants 11-1 loss to the Padres, which closes out a sweep of the orange and black. The Giants season is over. It was fun while it lasted, right?
Ann Killion of The San Francisco Chronicle joins Willard and Dibs to discuss how embarrassing the Giants have been and how incredible the Valkyries have been in contrast.
Damon Bruce Plus: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A’s Bay Area Sports Talk
0:42: The preseason rant: Enough with these never-ending injuries22:00: There is some wide receiver news — and it's mostly bad:25:36: Brandon Aiyuk could be back in Week 6?29:52: The Giants are on an ongoing disaster34:49: Today in history:
Damon Bruce Plus: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A’s Bay Area Sports Talk
2:30: Chase Senior joins the show:9:30: Mac Jones is the ideal Kyle Shanahan “point guard” at QB2, but after tha,t the team needs help26:08: What to watch for on Saturday against the Raiders:35:01: Here are some things the 49ers did — and no team ever wants to do:46:55: Shedeur Sanders made a positive 1st impression. What comes next? Who knows.56:38: The 49ers brought back Jeff Wilson Jr.?? That might not be a great sign57:48: It's time to DFA Justin Verlander — thanks for coming; And it's just too many years of the Giants being this unimpressive1:19:59: Today in history:
Episode 203, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals got their 6-game road trip off to a good start as they take two of three in San Francisco over the weekend, led by dominant starting pitching performances from Brad Lord and MacKenzie Gore. Grant Paulsen recaps the series that was and breaks down what MacKenzie Gore adjusted on his way to his best performance on the mound since before the All-Star Break; Another big part of the Nationals taking two out of three from the San Francisco Giants was big performances from their All-Star OF James Wood, who seems to finally be working his way out of his extended slump. Grant discusses the importance of a big offensive series for James Wood and CJ Abrams and evaluates the future of the Outfield as Dylan Crews is nearing the end of his rehab assignment; Cade Cavalli made his long-awaited return to the Major Leagues last week with an impressive outing. Grant Paulsen caught up with Cavalli after his season debut to talk about the work he put in to get back to pitching for the Nationals after a long battle with injuries. 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