Podcasts about Vitello

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the rise and fall of Ildemaro Vargas, the Mets’ and Cubs’ David Peterson swap, Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s refusal to wear a cup, the Giants’ response to Pride Night fallout, and the owners’ CBA strategy. Then (56:41) Ben brings back John Brebbia to discuss the Rockies reliever’s return to the majors, how he’s handling the journeyman phase of his career, when to opt out of a contract, Colorado’s player-dev improvements, Triple-A attitudes, how the minors have changed, the greatest major league luxury, dugout pitch-calling, challenging, his entrance song, how he and other players are following the labor talks, and more. Audio intro: Jimmy Kramer, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: The Spaghettis, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)” Link to Lennon song Link to MLFAD Link to “Train Daddy” article Link to “Railroad Daddy” article Link to Brebbia’s first appearance Link to Vargas hot streak Link to Vargas cold strea Link to Voros’s Law Link to gambler’s fallacy Link to Vargas collision Link to Flowers for Algernon adaptations Link to Charly Link to TV movie Link to Awakenings Link to “Snakes alive” slogan Link to Nora Morse wiki Link to FG post on the Cubs Link to MLBTR on Peterson Link to Gary Cohen quote Link to Mets’ six errors Link to Chisholm clip Link to Chisholm story Link to Mariners testicle injury thread Link to Haniger story Link to risk compensation wiki Link to catcher helmets interview Link to lollipop story Link to Davitt interview Link to Posey clip Link to SF Chronicle on the Giants Link to The Athletic on the Giants Link to KNBR interview story Link to Devers apology story Link to Vitello’s The Town reference Link to Manfred letter Link to The Athletic on MLB’s proposals Link to MLBTR on MLB’s proposals Link to Play Sun Smart initiative Link to Rockies team attitude story Link to Senzatela pitch mix Link to Bull Durham scene Link to Collins quote Link to dugout pitch-calling story Link to dugout pitch-calling story 2 Link to Ben on dugout pitch-calling Link to Wham! song Link to story about Brebbia’s song Link to Zoolander scene Link to Meyer quote Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Hour 2: This week on the show, we're diving into the San Francisco Giants' recent surge in the standings and what it might mean for their season. The team has gone 9-8 in their last 17 games, and it's got everyone talking. But is this just a flash in the pan, or is there something more to it? Our hosts, John Dickinson and Dieter Kurtenbach, are joined by Mike Krukow to discuss the team's recent performance and what it says about their chances for the rest of the season. The conversation touches on the team's recent win over the A's, which was a much-needed boost after a tough stretch. They also discuss the leadership of manager Tony Vitello and whether he's finally found his footing after a rocky start to the season. Mike Krukow shares his thoughts on Vitello's finest moment as a manager, and whether it's too early to say that the team is turning the corner. The guys also talk about the team's young players, including Jung-hoo Lee, who's been on fire lately. But it's not all good news. The team still has a lot of work to do to make a serious push for the playoffs, and they'll need to keep up their winning streak to stay in contention. Our hosts and guest discuss the challenges the team still faces, including a struggling bullpen and a lack of consistency from some of their key players. They also touch on the team's front office, including the leadership of President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey, and whether he's doing enough to help the team succeed. If you're a Giants fan, you won't want to miss this episode. Our hosts and guest break down the team's recent performance and what it means for their chances in the second half of the season. They also share their thoughts on the team's leadership and whether they're doing enough to help the team succeed. Tune in to hear the full conversation and get the latest on the Giants' season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a candid conversation, Mike Krukow shares his thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding the San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello and Rafael Devers, handled the situation. The team's response to the drama was a testament to Vitello's leadership, and Krukow explains why he believes it was a turning point for the team. This episode of the podcast delves into the intricacies of team dynamics and the challenges that come with managing a group of high-profile players. Krukow discusses the importance of a manager's ability to navigate difficult situations and maintain a united front among the team. He also touches on the Giants' recent performance and how it reflects the team's newfound cohesion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: This week on the show, we're diving into the San Francisco Giants' recent surge in the standings and what it might mean for their season. The team has gone 9-8 in their last 17 games, and it's got everyone talking. But is this just a flash in the pan, or is there something more to it? Our hosts, John Dickinson and Dieter Kurtenbach, are joined by Mike Krukow to discuss the team's recent performance and what it says about their chances for the rest of the season. The conversation touches on the team's recent win over the A's, which was a much-needed boost after a tough stretch. They also discuss the leadership of manager Tony Vitello and whether he's finally found his footing after a rocky start to the season. Mike Krukow shares his thoughts on Vitello's finest moment as a manager, and whether it's too early to say that the team is turning the corner. The guys also talk about the team's young players, including Jung-hoo Lee, who's been on fire lately. But it's not all good news. The team still has a lot of work to do to make a serious push for the playoffs, and they'll need to keep up their winning streak to stay in contention. Our hosts and guest discuss the challenges the team still faces, including a struggling bullpen and a lack of consistency from some of their key players. They also touch on the team's front office, including the leadership of President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey, and whether he's doing enough to help the team succeed. If you're a Giants fan, you won't want to miss this episode. Our hosts and guest break down the team's recent performance and what it means for their chances in the second half of the season. They also share their thoughts on the team's leadership and whether they're doing enough to help the team succeed. Tune in to hear the full conversation and get the latest on the Giants' season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a candid conversation, Mike Krukow shares his thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding the San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello and Rafael Devers, handled the situation. The team's response to the drama was a testament to Vitello's leadership, and Krukow explains why he believes it was a turning point for the team. This episode of the podcast delves into the intricacies of team dynamics and the challenges that come with managing a group of high-profile players. Krukow discusses the importance of a manager's ability to navigate difficult situations and maintain a united front among the team. He also touches on the Giants' recent performance and how it reflects the team's newfound cohesion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, Willard & Dibs are joined by former San Francisco Giants first baseman JT Snow joins to discuss the Rafael Devers situation from yesterday, along with how he'd handle it as a teammate and manager. He also answers questions on Logan Webb, Bryce Eldridge and his new endeavor as manager of the Modesto Roasters. They continue the conversation later in the hour. 

Hour 3: The Giants' recent struggles have sparked a heated debate about the team's leadership and player dynamics. This episode of the Sports Leader podcast delves into the controversy surrounding Rafael Devers' reaction to being pinch-run for in the ninth inning of a game against the Marlins. The Giants' manager, Tony Vitello, has been under fire for his handling of the situation, with some questioning his ability to command respect from his players. The discussion centers around Devers' visible frustration and refusal to leave the game, as well as Vitello's response to the situation. The hosts and guests weigh in on the optics of the move, with some arguing that it was a necessary baseball decision and others suggesting that it may have been a sign of deeper issues within the team. The conversation also touches on the Giants' overall performance and their struggles to find consistency. The hosts and guests discuss the potential implications of Devers' behavior, including the possibility that it may be a symptom of a larger problem within the team. They also examine the role of the manager in addressing player dynamics and maintaining a positive team culture. The episode raises questions about the Giants' leadership and whether they have the right person in place to guide the team to success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: The Giants' recent struggles have sparked a heated debate about the team's leadership and player dynamics. This episode of the Sports Leader podcast delves into the controversy surrounding Rafael Devers' reaction to being pinch-run for in the ninth inning of a game against the Marlins. The Giants' manager, Tony Vitello, has been under fire for his handling of the situation, with some questioning his ability to command respect from his players. The discussion centers around Devers' visible frustration and refusal to leave the game, as well as Vitello's response to the situation. The hosts and guests weigh in on the optics of the move, with some arguing that it was a necessary baseball decision and others suggesting that it may have been a sign of deeper issues within the team. The conversation also touches on the Giants' overall performance and their struggles to find consistency. The hosts and guests discuss the potential implications of Devers' behavior, including the possibility that it may be a symptom of a larger problem within the team. They also examine the role of the manager in addressing player dynamics and maintaining a positive team culture. The episode raises questions about the Giants' leadership and whether they have the right person in place to guide the team to success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky discuss how Vitello missed an opportunity to step up and be a big league manager.

In hour 1, Spadoni and Shasky discuss the mess that happened in the 9th inning of yesterdays game as Devers says no to having Cox pinch run for him.

Hour 1: The Giants are on a roll, but their schedule is about to get a whole lot tougher. With 23 straight games on the horizon, the team will be putting their endurance to the test. In this episode of the Murph and Markus Show, the hosts discuss the implications of this grueling schedule and how it might affect the team's chances of making a comeback. They also dive into the latest trade rumors, including the possibility of trading away Logan Webb, a fan favorite and one of the team's top pitchers. The hosts also chat with Giants manager Tony Vitello about the team's recent performance and what it means for their future. Vitello shares his thoughts on the team's offense and how it's been trending in the right direction lately. He also talks about the impact of Bryce Eldridge, a young player who's been making waves with his impressive skills and confidence. The hosts also discuss the team's pitching performance, including the debut of Carson Whisenhunt, who impressed in his first game. The conversation also touches on the team's bullpen and how it's been performing lately. Vitello shares his thoughts on the challenges of managing a bullpen at the major league level and how it's different from managing one at the college level. He also talks about the importance of communication and involving the entire coaching staff in the decision-making process. If you're a Giants fan, you won't want to miss this episode of the Murph and Markus Show. The hosts and Vitello dive into all the latest news and updates, and share their insights on what's next for the team. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready to hear all the latest on the Giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: The Giants are on a roll, but their schedule is about to get a whole lot tougher. With 23 straight games on the horizon, the team will be putting their endurance to the test. In this episode of the Murph and Markus Show, the hosts discuss the implications of this grueling schedule and how it might affect the team's chances of making a comeback. They also dive into the latest trade rumors, including the possibility of trading away Logan Webb, a fan favorite and one of the team's top pitchers. The hosts also chat with Giants manager Tony Vitello about the team's recent performance and what it means for their future. Vitello shares his thoughts on the team's offense and how it's been trending in the right direction lately. He also talks about the impact of Bryce Eldridge, a young player who's been making waves with his impressive skills and confidence. The hosts also discuss the team's pitching performance, including the debut of Carson Whisenhunt, who impressed in his first game. The conversation also touches on the team's bullpen and how it's been performing lately. Vitello shares his thoughts on the challenges of managing a bullpen at the major league level and how it's different from managing one at the college level. He also talks about the importance of communication and involving the entire coaching staff in the decision-making process. If you're a Giants fan, you won't want to miss this episode of the Murph and Markus Show. The hosts and Vitello dive into all the latest news and updates, and share their insights on what's next for the team. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready to hear all the latest on the Giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steiny & Guru discuss the Giants last loss, Steiny's newest least favorite Giant, the lack of grit, Vitello losing the veterans, the latest LeBron James rumor, the Warriors interesting summer pivot, accommodation sensations, Guru's redemption trivia game, and if the Warriors glass slipper still fits. Plus, ESPN's Frank Isola joins us at 11:00a.

Hour: 2The Giants' bullpen woes continue to plague the team, and this episode of the podcast is a must-listen for any baseball fan. Murph & Markus dive into the latest game, where the Giants blew a three-run lead in the ninth inning, and the conversation gets heated. They discuss the decision to not pitch Logan Webb in the ninth, and the hosts aren't afraid to share their opinions on the matter. The episode is a lively discussion about the team's struggles, with Murph & Markus weighing in on the bullpen's performance and Vitello's decisions. They also talk about the team's recent games, including a thrilling 18-run performance at Wrigley Field. They are also joined by Duane Kuiper as one of the key points of discussion is the team's lack of a reliable closer, and how it's affecting their ability to win games. The hosts also touch on the topic of small ball, and how the team's use of bunts and other strategic plays is paying off. Additionally, they discuss the impressive performances of Jung H0o Lee and Bryce Eldridge, and whether they should be moved up in the lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour: 2The Giants' bullpen woes continue to plague the team, and this episode of the podcast is a must-listen for any baseball fan. Murph & Markus dive into the latest game, where the Giants blew a three-run lead in the ninth inning, and the conversation gets heated. They discuss the decision to not pitch Logan Webb in the ninth, and the hosts aren't afraid to share their opinions on the matter. The episode is a lively discussion about the team's struggles, with Murph & Markus weighing in on the bullpen's performance and Vitello's decisions. They also talk about the team's recent games, including a thrilling 18-run performance at Wrigley Field. They are also joined by Duane Kuiper as one of the key points of discussion is the team's lack of a reliable closer, and how it's affecting their ability to win games. The hosts also touch on the topic of small ball, and how the team's use of bunts and other strategic plays is paying off. Additionally, they discuss the impressive performances of Jung H0o Lee and Bryce Eldridge, and whether they should be moved up in the lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB infielder and current Washington Nationals analyst Kevin Frandsen joins Willard and Dibs to break down the current series between the Giants and Nationals, along with some of the storylines that have led to a rough season for the orange and black.

Steiny & Guru listen to NBC Sports Bay Area's Shawn Estes about the late-game managerial choices Tony Vitello made for the Giants and if it was the correct choice.

It's another round of the blame game for the San Francisco Giants after blowing the opener to the Nationals. Was it Tony Vitello's least, finest hour

In hour 4, Spadoni and Shasky discuss if Vitello has changed the way he addresses the media. Plus, the guys discuss how the NBA has more villains than other sports and that is a good thing!

In Hour 2, Willard and Grandi go back and forth about what Tony Vitello's future will be like with the Giants, and if he'll finish out his contract as manager. They also break down the recent article that detailed Matt Chapman's threats. Willard also continues breaking down the Giants positives. 

Spadoni and Shasky talk with Tony Basilio who covered Tony Vitello's time in Knoxville. He gives his thoughts on Vitello's future with the Giants.

I det her kapitel mister Kim Fupz Aakeson ham, han siden han var 11 har kaldt sin far. Få år senere bliver han skilt fra Lulla og møder kort efter Pernille, som han scorer til en julefrokost. Nu er det pludselig ham, der er blevet stedfar til en dreng. Det er han ikke specielt god til, og en dag spørger hans stedsøn: Hvorfor er du egentlig altid så sur? Det bliver et vendepunkt i deres relation. Kim Fupz Aakeson begynder også at skrive Vitello-bøgerne, selvom han egentlig føler sig lidt for fin til at skrive serier. Det er ikke hans intention, at han skal skrive fra hovedstolen, men sådan ender det alligevel. Vært: Anne Sofie Kragh Klipper: Leo Peter Larsen Redaktør: Christian Stemann Research: Donya LykkebergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a candid conversation, the Giants' manager Tony Vitello shares his thoughts on the team's struggles and the challenges of balancing player development with the pressure to win. As the team sits 12 games under .500, Vitello acknowledges the tough grind of the season and the weight of expectation on his players. He reflects on the importance of finding ways to improve and eliminate mistakes, particularly in areas like base running and defense. The conversation also touches on the team's base running issues, with Vitello acknowledging that some mistakes can be eliminated, but others are inevitable. He emphasizes the importance of finding ways to address these issues and provide opportunities for players to work on their skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a candid conversation, the Giants' manager Tony Vitello shares his thoughts on the team's struggles and the challenges of balancing player development with the pressure to win. As the team sits 12 games under .500, Vitello acknowledges the tough grind of the season and the weight of expectation on his players. He reflects on the importance of finding ways to improve and eliminate mistakes, particularly in areas like base running and defense. The conversation also touches on the team's base running issues, with Vitello acknowledging that some mistakes can be eliminated, but others are inevitable. He emphasizes the importance of finding ways to address these issues and provide opportunities for players to work on their skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a candid conversation, the Giants' manager Tony Vitello shares his thoughts on the team's struggles and the challenges of balancing player development with the pressure to win. As the team sits 12 games under .500, Vitello acknowledges the tough grind of the season and the weight of expectation on his players. He reflects on the importance of finding ways to improve and eliminate mistakes, particularly in areas like base running and defense. The conversation also touches on the team's base running issues, with Vitello acknowledging that some mistakes can be eliminated, but others are inevitable. He emphasizes the importance of finding ways to address these issues and provide opportunities for players to work on their skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steiny & Guru start with the Giants latest defeat to the Diamondbacks and wonder if Tony Vitello is running out of answers after a fifth-straight defeat to the division rival.

Steiny & Guru listen to Tony Vitello discuss what's happening with Bryce Eldridge and the franchise being aligned in the weirdness of his development.

How steep it is. Our leaders react to the Athletics series and discuss the learning pains of one Tony Vitello. How will the Giants cope with the loss of Heliot Ramos? Is Bader tradable now?! Is Eldridge in the laundry cart? Finally, how good of a student is Tony Vitello? Hopefully better than Matthew and Ben think.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Prospector while Ben is drinking 43 Problems, But Whiskey Ain't One. Recipes below.Propspector1 1/2 oz Cognac or Brandy1/2 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)1/2 oz Cointreau1/2 oz Crème de cacaoStir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well-chilled (20-30 seconds). Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Express lemon twist over the drink and drop in as a garnish.43 Problems (but Whiskey Ain't One)1 1/2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Licor 433/4 oz Lemon juice1/2 oz Simple syrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel#doitforwilson

In an hour of bouncing around, DPop and Kreugs start by talking about the Giants, specifically the team's decision to hire Tony Vitiello as their manager. Chris Rose joins the conversation, sharing his thoughts on Tony V's tenure and the importance of giving him time to prove himself. The guys also discuss the Warriors, including Steve Kerr's decision to return as coach and the team's future prospects. Additionally, they touch on the 49ers' needs, including potential free agent signings and the importance of addressing their pass rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an hour of bouncing around, DPop and Kreugs start by talking about the Giants, specifically the team's decision to hire Tony Vitiello as their manager. Chris Rose joins the conversation, sharing his thoughts on Tony V's tenure and the importance of giving him time to prove himself. The guys also discuss the Warriors, including Steve Kerr's decision to return as coach and the team's future prospects. Additionally, they touch on the 49ers' needs, including potential free agent signings and the importance of addressing their pass rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Spencer Jones facing an overclocked Jacob Misiorowski in Jones’s MLB debut, the distance from the mound to home plate when Ryan Waldschmidt is batting, Gage Workman’s middle name, and Tarik Skubal’s loose lima bean, then discuss the surprising Patrick Bailey trade—including takes on Bailey’s bat and framing value in the ABS era, the leadership of Buster Posey and Tony Vitello, Cleveland doubling down on the Austin Hedges catching model, and the virtues of Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson—plus thoughts on the bouncebacks of Bryce Harper and Michael Conforto, the Pirates’ rotation, iron man Matt Olson, a Craig Kimbrel meltdown, and the death of Bobby Cox. Audio intro: Garrett Krohn, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)” Link to “POV” meme Link to Jones debut Link to Jones stance tweet Link to Judge/Jones comparison Link to first Jones vs. Miz PA Link to 103 mph+ pitches Link to fastest pitches of 2026 Link to top SP seasons by K% Link to “Ballad of a Thin Man” Link to Miz velo upticks article Link to Miz Charizard pull Link to tallest outfield Link to Ben on big Yankees Link to Waldschmidt quote Link to Workman middle name info 1 Link to Workman middle name info 2 Link to “taters” Gollum clip Link to Boras on the “Skubal scope” Link to Boras/Olney podcast Link to last year’s Boras/Skubal quote Link to FG post on Bailey Link to Dubuque on Bailey Link to Baggarly on Bailey/Posey 1 Link to Baggarly on Bailey/Posey 2 Link to Rosenthal on Posey Link to Bailey’s framing at FG Link to 2026 FG framing leaders Link to 2025 FG framing leaders Link to Savant framing leaders Link to top players since Bailey’s call-up Link to top Giants since Bailey’s call-up Link to top catchers since Bailey’s call-up Link to Giants dugout pitch-calling article 1 Link to Giants dugout pitch-calling article 2 Link to Bailey wRC+ joke Link to story about Hedges the hitter Link to “framemog” at wiktionary Link to framemogging meme Link to NPR on framemogging Link to Vitello quote about effort Link to Vitello pitching change confusion Link to Kapler pitching change confusion Link to La Russa pitching change confusion Link to Nightengale on the trade deadline Link to MLBTR on the Giants’ outlook Link to team run differentials Link to Conforto wRC+ leaderboard Link to top team SP by WAR Link to Pirates SP production Link to FG MLB WAR leaders Link to longest consecutive games streaks Link to Freeman vs. Olson WAR post-2022 Link to worst RP WPAs Link to Kimbrel loss Link to Kimbrel grand slam story Link to Chavez’s Giants origin story Link to “OTP” explainer Link to Cox obit Link to Atlanta championship expectations Link to Cox research 1 Link to Cox research 2 Link to Cox research 3 Link to manager longevity article Link to data on ejection causes Link to CCS ejections posts Link to 2026 manager ejection count Link to 2025 manager ejections count Link to 2024 manager ejections count Link to manager ejections data over time Link to 2016 THT article on Cox DV Link to 1995 THT article on Cox DV Link to Clevinger report 1 Link to Clevinger report 2 Link to Tigers Triple-A manager firing Link to Mixtape wiki Link to “bro explaining” meme Link to Mixtape baseball quote 1 Link to Mixtape baseball quote 2 Link to Ben’s gaming podcast Link to article on foul ball increases Link to 2026 foul ball leaders Link to 1988 foul ball data Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Hour 2: Silver & JD keep the Giants conversation moving with a clip from Ken Rosenthal questioning Tony Vitello's credibility when it comes to having difficult conversations with underperforming veterans. Silver believes that Vitello was dealt a difficult hand, having to manage both prideful and highly paid veterans while also tending to the development of young prospects, and JD asserts that while that may be true, the only way to quiet the noise is to win more than the Giants have won through the first quarter of the season. Susan Slusser stops by to talk Bryce Eldridge and the daily lineup puzzle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Silver & JD keep the Giants conversation moving with a clip from Ken Rosenthal questioning Tony Vitello's credibility when it comes to having difficult conversations with underperforming veterans. Silver believes that Vitello was dealt a difficult hand, having to manage both prideful and highly paid veterans while also tending to the development of young prospects, and JD asserts that while that may be true, the only way to quiet the noise is to win more than the Giants have won through the first quarter of the season. Susan Slusser stops by to talk Bryce Eldridge and the daily lineup puzzle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something's wrong and I'm trying to fix it. How old is Matt Damon? Doug, wink twice if you're ok. Did you get to see The Devil Wears Prada 2 yet? You're kinda the hero, then. Brutal loss for the Cardinals yesterday in San Diego. Not a lot of hits given up in the four game series. Passing thru Sacramento. Jimmy Crooks hit home run number 12 this weekend. Gotta come up at some point.Oli Marmol post game talking about not being able to put much together offensively and loving that the team is pissed about not getting the sweep. Enough sports, talk french fries. If O'Brien gets that final strike yesterday, none of this is going on. McGreevy's TMA bump is real. Six shutty. Pork steak and broccoli salad. Still got Jordan Walker going for 80. Air tagging McGreevy. Minor leaguers hitting in spots where guys on the big league club aren't.Battlehawks win and Wemby's elbow. Doug got a poor night sleep last night. The Strode Program. Steve from Birmingham on the phone lines and wants to talk Jordan Walker. Ope, we lost Steve. Night, night Steve. Steve's finally back. Steve didn't have the grades to get into Auburn. And he doesn't like how Jordan Walker surrounds a fly ball. Steve's tired of the primadonnas. Steve gets Joe Buck's seal of approval. Acceptance rates in the SEC.Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber. Talking Springfield Thunderbirds. Steve Ott has the team playing well on this run. Who are the players to keep an eye on? Front office turning focus to the draft. Blues landing on the number eleven pick. Does Kerbs expect the Blues to try to move up?Breaking news as Mizzou has made a statement on Ahmad Hardy. Hardy was shot at a concert in Mississippi and is in stable condition after surgery. No timeline at the moment for a return to football activities.Solid weekend in San Diego despite the heartbreaker yesterday. Parts of the bullpen seeming to come together a bit. Giants coach Tony Vitello talking about the fans booing in San Francisco. Fuel on the fire for people who didn't like the Vitello hire.Some additional information on the Ahmad Hardy situation from Mississippi. Some encouraging news from Pete Thamel. Per source, Hardy is expected to play football again and he is conscious and moving about.Recapping what we know about the Ahmad Hardy situation at this point. Audio of the game typing homerun yesterday in San Diego. Doug didn't care for all the different streaming services the Cardinals were on over the weekend. Closing the loop on Jackson's lost wallet from Grove XXIII. Mr. Theatrics over here. A surprise hole. Tailing Tim pays dividends. Three straight Top 10s for Rickie Fowler. Dotem talk. Tim's dad may be on the outside looking in.The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDJames Carlton joins us in studio just in time for Joe Lunardi's first 76 team bracketology. Guess we're heading to Louisville. Doug's breaking out into hives. James rode in a Waymo. Golf chatter.Happy birthday, Breeny. Late night talk shows going by the wayside. The only constant is change. Jackson and Doug debate late night talk shows. Long form interviews. Podcasts on Netflix vs. YouTube. Doug's ready to concede that young people are stupid. Rank your Geres. Buy stock in Keke Palmer. Fun with Sacramento geography.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-12:46) Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber. Talking Springfield Thunderbirds. Steve Ott has the team playing well on this run. Who are the players to keep an eye on? Front office turning focus to the draft. Blues landing on the number eleven pick. Does Kerbs expect the Blues to try to move up?(12:54-17:51) Breaking news as Mizzou has made a statement on Ahmad Hardy. Hardy was shot at a concert in Mississippi and is in stable condition after surgery. No timeline at the moment for a return to football activities.(18:01-27:39) Solid weekend in San Diego despite the heartbreaker yesterday. Parts of the bullpen seeming to come together a bit. Giants coach Tony Vitello talking about the fans booing in San Francisco. Fuel on the fire for people who didn't like the Vitello hire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss how the Giants ownership makes them feel, chat with longtime MLB manager Bobby Valentine about the Giants' issues and Tony Vitello's job, and more.

Steiny & Guru wonder how much Tony VItello was set up to succeed when it comes to earning the respect of his clubhouse.

Steiny & Guru discuss Tony Vitello's ability to get this team out of it's funk and why expectations should be tempered the rest of the way...

Steiny & Guru are frustrated with the Giants, but wonder if the players, Vitello, and Posey are at fault? Is the Giants ownership part of the blame or have they done their job, to invest?

Hour 3: The guys react to Tony Vitello talking to reporters about Bryce Eldridge's MLB call-up. 49ers insider Matt Maiocco joins the show to share when we can expect the next news bulletins in the 49ers' offseason schedule, including extensions, rookie minicamp and schedule release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 1 of Steiny and Guru, Evan Giddings (filling in for Steiny) and Guru get into the Giants ending their 6 game skid and figuring out a way to pull off a win vs the Padres. Plus, Vitello leaves something for the players to chew on and Evan is all for it. Plus, Guru has some news in Warriors land.

In hour 1 of Steiny and Guru, Evan Giddings (filling in for Steiny) and Guru get into the Giants ending their 6 game skid and figuring out a way to pull off a win vs the Padres. Plus, Vitello leaves something for the players to chew on and Evan is all for it. Plus, Guru has some news in Warriors land. In hour 2 of Steiny and Guru, Evan Giddings (filling in for Steiny) & Guru get further into what the Giants and Tony Vitello are trying to accomplish. Should the veterans like Adames, Devers and Chapman be worried and how much pressure do they feel? In hour 3 of Steiny and Guru, Evan and Guru recap what's going on the NBA playoffs at the moment & pivot to Steve Kerr's decision on returning to another year for the Warriors or deciding to go back to television. In the final hour of Steiny and Guru, Evan and Guru end the show discussing how the Warriors need to be able to be smart when it comes to this draft. Plus, they dissect what the NBA playoffs have been looking and how certain teams look different once in playoff mode.

Can two rookie call ups right the ship? The boys react to yet another sweep, this time at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, a organization with significantly less resources yet a vastly superior team. The Giants can't score, suck at strategy, and can't coach third base. But Buster is sending reinforcements, the question is, will Vitello play them?On the cocktail side of things, Matthew is drinking El Jardine while Ben is drinking a Dom You Forget About Me.El Jardine1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila3/4 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Agave (optional)Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass or over a large rock. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.Dom You Forget About Me1 1/2 oz Rum1/2 oz DOM Benedictine1/2 oz Simple Syrup3/4 oz Lime JuiceAdd all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel.#DoItForWilson

That was a coaching disaster. Our critics react to the bad baseball against a bad team by calling out the ever guilty offense, pinning a little blame on the bullpen before pointing their fingers at the horrible coaching by Vitello and his staff. Then they ask, who should be the closer. For no reason whatsoever.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Parking Consulate while Matthew is drinking a Basil Gimlet. Recipes below.Parking Consulate1 oz Congac/Brandy1 oz Aged Rum1 oz Lime Juice1 oz Simple Syrup (or less if you prefer)2-4 oz club sodaCombine Congac, rum, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker without ice and shake to combine (or just stir them together in the serving glass). Add mixture to a highball glass with ice and top with the club soda.Basil Gimlet2 oz Gin (floral)3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)1/2 oz Simple Syrup3-5 Basil leavesGently muddle basil and syrup before adding remaining ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a basil leaf.#doitforwilson

Steiny & Guru break down why the San Francisco Giants are approaching panic territory and also why Guru's vernacular isn't something we should take for granted. Plus, KD or Pippen?

The Giants finally had a good week of baseball, winning four of six, including two of three from their arch rival Dodgers. The boys talk about the rivalry, the drama with Daulton Rush, their lack of hitting, but also how their pitching is starting to lock in. They actually looked like a major league club this week. We also figured out that we need to do separate shows about obscure baseball rules and great baseball films. www.torturecast.com@torturecastfacebook.com/torturecast

Giants broadcaster, Duane Kuiper joins the show to recap the team’s recent road trip and preview the upcoming Dodgers series. Kuip also shares thoughtful insight on Tony Vitello learning to strike the right balance between resting veterans and keeping players in rhythm as the long season unfolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joins the show to break down the Giants’ ongoing offensive struggles and what manager Tony Vitello can realistically do to spark the lineup. Kruk doesn’t mince words — the options are limited, and at the end of the day, the players simply have to play better. Honest, no‑nonsense Giants talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Jorge Soler charging the mound against Reynaldo López and whether a team could dupe an opposing ace into getting ejected, Konnor Griffin’s extension becoming official, whether Jose Altuve is benefiting from the reshaped strike zone, a wave of MLB injuries, teams whose playoff odds have changed the most in the first two weeks of the season, Tony Vitello’s PR performance, the debut of brimless hats, a few follow-ups, and more. Audio intro: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Cease vs. Ohtani game Link to brawl story Link to suspensions story Link to Soler vs. López stats Link to Bois database Link to Bois spreadsheet Link to “aggro” wiki Link to Armadillidiidae wiki Link to Dan S. on Griffin Link to MLBTR on Griffin Link to Olney’s deleted tweet Link to Rosenthal on Griffin Link to marriage/divorce stats Link to Woodrum on the strike zone Link to Seidler on Altuve Link to wRC+ leaderboard Link to batter challenges leaderboard Link to Altuve called-strike rate Link to Judge called-strike rate Link to Altuve mistake-strike rate Link to Judge mistake-strike rate Link to five-year out-of-zone-strike rate Link to five-year in-zone-ball rate Link to Petriello on height 1 Link to Petriello on height 2 Link to banging-scheme player data Link to report on Altuve’s sign-stealing Link to FG post on recent injuries Link to Dan S. on slow starts Link to demure/mindful meme Link to playoff odds changes Link to Red Sox panic Link to Breslow quote Link to Ben on ex-player GMs Link to most consecutive one-run losses Link to Ben on dugout game-calling Link to Vitello article 1 Link to Vitello article 2 Link to Vitello article 3 Link to Vitello article 4 Link to Vitello article 5 Link to Chapman/Schmitt clip Link to Alcantara/McCullough story Link to Rockies start story Link to Sheehan on Caissie Link to Walker’s hot start Link to new City Connects Link to White Sox giveaway hat Link to mitre wiki Link to Baumann post Link to Rangers statue post Link to Jake hat photo Link to Jordan hat photo Link to “Yankee with no brim” clip Link to 2025 Jensen article Link to new Jensen celly Link to Jensen celly video Link to May sunglasses clip Link to Igawa post Link to “sled dog” post Link to Jackson photo 1 Link to Jackson photo 2 Link to 2025 Jackson HR Link to MLBTR on Davitt Link to Davitt on EW Link to date blast image 1 Link to date blast image 2 Link to date blast image 3 Link to date blast image 4 Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Recorded: April 13, 2022 | With baseball being back we are running back Tony V when he joined the boys on their spring tour back in 2022. Coach Vitello was the former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers and now the current head coach of the San Francisco Giants. He joined the bus for an absolute banger of an interview. Vitello was one of the biggest names in college baseball at the time and you'll find out exactly why in this interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.