OK, he inside-the-park home ran it off, but whatever! The boys relish in the incredible win over the Phillies as they break down the series victory. They then discuss the key elements of the Giants slightly better offense and look ahead to the Dodgers series. Fooey those guys. Our cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captiv...
Jul 10, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 308
It's a boat! The boys break down the Sacthletics, err Vagabonds, err Athletics series and celebrate the Giants trio of All-Stars: Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Randy Rodriguez. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Cherry Ginger Highball while Matthew is...
Jul 07, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 307
It's just for one episode, calm down. Alex and the boys discuss Alex's new book on the history of the San Francisco Giants: The Franchise including were the 2010s teams better than the 1960s teams? Were the 1993 Giants really as good as Ben says? Did the Giants lose out on Ohtani because of bidets? They also discuss the current Giants recent struggles, chicken tenders and dog collars. You can pre-order Alex's book, The Franchise: San Francisco Giants: A Curated History, here: https://a.co/d/jlKD...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 306
That didn't happen. We're kicking off the second half of the season! Our hosts celebrate the good times, laugh at their ridiculous predictions and try to be optimistic about the future. Key word: try. Join us next week when we'll be talking to NBC Sports Giants Our cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Sp...
Jun 30, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 305
Why can't we beat the worst teams? Our Sunday boaters are dodging fish sword beak mouth things while they break down the first two lousy games of the Marlins series. They also have a good cathartic rant about Justin Verlander and cover the hopefully temporary demotion of Tyler Fitzgerald. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-pe...
Jun 26, 2025•42 min•Season 4Ep. 304
The Mighty Casey is staking his claim on 2nd base. Our two poets break down the Rafael Devers vs the Red Sox showdown and then dive deep into the rise of Casey Schmitt and the struggles of Tyler Fitzgerald and one other player that only Ben will say is bad. Hoo could it possibly Lee? Listen to find out! Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here:...
Jun 23, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 303
We're not talking about the Guardians series because it's not over and that's the only reason. Our Rafael Devers apologists breakdown the Devers press conference and debut. They answer the big questions like "are you a dude?" and "would Farhan have made this trade?" Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/...
Jun 19, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 302
What Dodgers series? The boys marvel over the Rafel Devers trade after breaking down the Dodgers series. Is Devers the big bat the Giants have been longing for or did they get fleeced? Also how does he fit into the roster? Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is d...
Jun 16, 2025•59 min•Season 4Ep. 301
It's our 300th episode! Our Hall of Famers (they made me write that) break down the beginning of the Rockies series, discuss the impact of the Chapman and Bailey injuries, and look ahead to the Dodgers series. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking K...
Jun 12, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 300
Nothing eases the pain like a 5 game winning streak. The brothers break down the end of the Padres series and (most of) the Braves series. They then use a lightning round to reflect on all of the crazy things that have made this team better ... or not? Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Speakin...
Jun 09, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 299
It was the Tuesday Night Purple Purge. Christian Kossd: demoted. Sam Huff: gone. LaMonte Wade Jr.: gone?! The brothers break down the overhaul of the Giants bench and departure of the great Late Night LaMonte. Ben even put together some compilations of some of Wade's bets moments as a Giant. Links right here: Late Night LaMonte's Biggest Hits LaMonte Wade Jr.'s Top 10 Giants Home Runs All of LaMonte Wade Jr.'s Giants Home Runs But first they break down the first 3 games of the Padres series: Wil...
Jun 05, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 298
Seriously. We're not doing a bit. Our comedians break down the Marlins series: the offense is still anemic, the starters were good and bullpen was elite. So, same old, same old. Then they discuss the recent chatter in the Giantsphere about the first base situation. Is a change imminent? Is Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-p...
Jun 02, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 297
Because this offense is laughable. Our quacks break down the Tigers series: the pitching was great, the offense was not. Later they do a "therapy" session where Matthew revels in the great pitching and Ben wallows in the woeful hitting. Our cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Speaking of cocktails, toda...
May 29, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 296
That's right, the season 33.333% over. Our bean counters break down the National series (the usual, good pitching not much hitting) before turning their attention to the 1/3 season review. Can the Giants actually win the West? In this economy? Is Patrick Bailey a liability or the best player on the team? Will Adames ever show up? Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened ...
May 26, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 295
Well that was royally mid. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Our anti-monarchists briefly reference the very blah Royals series, sing the praises of Hayden Birdsong (KAKAW!), feign shock at Justin Verlander's move to the IL, and lament streaky offense. Then, they do the unthinkable and call out Jung Hoo Lee. (Someone has to!) Also, they discuss how the Giants can get better but they don't say the "T" word. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah,...
May 22, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 294
It's Wilmer Flores' world, the rest of us are paying rent. Our squatters break down the series against the City-less Vagabonds: Wilmer mashes, Wilmer walks, Heliot rallies the troops. Oh, Logan Webb and Land Roupp are there too. And the bullpen! Always the bullpen. Then the brothers tell you which 2025 Giants Jersey's you should be buying starting with ... Spencer Bivens? Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time .....
May 19, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 293
Someone tell that Lawlar kid to get his head out of his ... the boys breakdown the Arizona series, the rise of Christian Koss and finish asking the question: are the Giants good or bad? (It's not mediocre, we promise.) Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is d...
May 15, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 292
We admit it; it's our fault they were swept. The boys break down the dismal offense, the good pitching and the outstanding play of Heliot Ramos in the Twins series. Then they declare that its "Not Early Anymore" and take overdue stands on the first base situation, the Birdsong and Harrison miss-use, and the closer controversy. (Wait, I thought Ben said there isn't a closer controversy?) Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking...
May 12, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 291
Subtitle: Giants Tame the Cubs; No Cubs Were Harmed During the Playing of the Baseball ... Except for Ryan Pressly who was definitely psychologically traumatized. Our zoologists revel in the series victory over the Cubs including Tuesday's historic Verlandering. And Matthew tries to get Ben to admit that the Giants are just good. No buts, no regressing to the mean, no Outs Above Average. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's takin...
May 08, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 290
The Willy vibes have been great but this is even better. Our mountaineers break down the Rockies series including the continuing rise of Willy Adames and the surge of ... checks notes ... Luis Matos?! They also discuss the position player depth problem and what can be done about it mid season; Trades? Call ups? Or is it just "hope they get better"? Oh no. It's the last one, isn't it? Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a ...
May 05, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 289
Well, that was a dose of reality. Our chagrined hosts reluctantly review the Padres series the good, the bad and the inadequate. Then they turn their gaze to the starting pitchers. Have the boys been too hard on them? No. But it might not be anyone's fault. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Sp...
May 01, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 288
Well that was fun! The brothers try to catch their breaths after Heliot Ramos' wild run around the bases as they break down the Rangers series. Later they reflect on the first 1/6th of the season (I'm not calling it a month, no matter what Ben says); what went well, what could be better and what it means for the rest of the season. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listene...
Apr 28, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 287
There is no closer controversy! Our worrywarts break down the Brewers series (Birdsong! Doval! WILMER! Adames? Hicks? WALKER?!) and then ask the questions: Are the Giants fielding their best roster? What will it take for young starters like Hayden Birdsong, Kyle Harrison and Carson Wisenhunt to get a shot? Why are the Giants using Sean Hjelle to dominate washed up AAAA players? Will Christian Koss become our new closer? (OK, maybe not that one.) Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on h...
Apr 24, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 286
Well, that sucked. The brothers gamely break down the Angels series including the resurgence of the starting rotation, the return of David Villar, and Ryan Walker's first blown save. They then take a deep breath and look at the big picture by breaking down the the strengths, weaknesses and unknowns of the 2025 Giants. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can...
Apr 21, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 285
t.fitzgerald has joined the chat. Our mods discuss the offensive outburst of Tyler Fitzgerald as they break down the first 3 games of the Phillies series. Then it's a lightning round! Is the starting rotation OK? Is Randy Rodriguez's arm going to fall off? Is Ben getting a new tattoo? Has anyone seen Luis Matos, Christian Koss or Sam Huff? All that and of course a Wilmer Flores fact. See you inside. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah...
Apr 17, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 284
MVP Jung Hoo Lee? The boys marvel at the exploits of JHL, break down the Yankees, and attempt to solve the Hayden Birdsong problem. Ben also declares when you can stop saying "it's early", Matthew drops more Wilmer facts and they perform a musical number. Yes, really. Our apologies. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-...
Apr 14, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 283
So these uniforms are an homage to NYU? Wut? Our fashionistas discuss the purple controversy, the nearly disastrous Reds series and the Justin Verlander blues. They also sing for the unsung heroes of the bullpen until Ben ruins it by crying about Camilo. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Speak...
Apr 10, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 282
Best team in baseball! The TV Star and the Old Man break report back about the home opener, review the Mariners series, and ask the critical question: Are the Giants for real? You known what Matthew will say, but perhaps Ben will surprise you. Our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. You can find it here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Rye Smile while Matthew is drinking a Matt Chai-pman....
Apr 07, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 281
(Originally titled: "Do it for Ginny") Pitching, defense and Wilmer Flores. The boys react to the 5-1 opening road trip including the excellent starting pitching, the equally good relief pitching and the offensive exploits of Ramos and Flores. Then they also discuss how the great start impacts their expectations for the season. And they pay tribute to Ben's recently departed furry friend. Do It for Ginny! Our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. Y...
Apr 03, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 280
It's season 5 of Giants Cocktails. Our veteran podcasters throw a new coat of paint while they breakdown the Opening Day roster and make full season predictions. Will a Giant hit 30 home runs? Will Ramos & Fitzgerald regress to the mean? Will Matthew predict 90 wins again? Can Ben hold his "positivity" for one more episode? (Yes!, No!, 90? Try 100!, Of course not.) Our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is on hiatus. But new episodes are in production. You can catch up on past episodes her...
Mar 27, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 279
