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Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back to make sense of two Giants moves that say a lot about what this team wants to be in 2026. Harrison Bader’s deal makes a lot of sense. Luis Arraez’s… does not. And yet, here we are. The guys break down why Bader fits cleanly into the Giants’ roster, why Arraez is already conjuring memories of The Belt Wars, and how the Giants' biggest mistake is who they didn't sign. Connor and Kerry also confront the scary reality that Buster Posey’s Giants appear to be planting their flag as an offense-first team. How's that going to go? On this episode of Postcards:— Breaking down Bader and Arraez's deals (3:44)— What's Casey Schmitt's future look like? (18:38)— The real issue with Arraez's signing (24:12)— What will the identity be of the 2026 Giants? (29:49)— The Giants' three sentences on Beltran, non-roster invitees, and more (39:26) Catch Kerry on KNBR and read his work over at the SF Standard. Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, and if you’re enjoying the show, leave a rating and review—the guys read them on air.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back for Giants Postcards’ first episode of 2026 — and the Giants are already confusing them. Reports suggest San Francisco is aggressively pursuing a second baseman in the trade market, which leads to a bigger question: why there, and not where the Giants actually seem thin? Connor and Kerry dig into how far the Giants have drifted from the “pitching and defense” identity that has defined winning baseball in San Francisco. They also take stock of a rotation built on durability questions, a bullpen full of “guys,” and how the Giants' fortunes have turned in Latin America. The conversation then turns to football—and why being a 49ers fan right now only makes a decade of Giants .500 baseball feel more frustrating. Listen up:— Why are the Giants chasing second basemen? (3:55)— The Giants are panning for gold in the bullpen (18:58)— A rotation short on innings ... and upside (26:19)— How have the Giants landed top Latin American prospects? (34:10)— What the 49ers can teach the Giants (39:17) Follow Connor and the newsletter at Giants Postcards, and if you’re enjoying the show, leave a rating and review — the guys will read it on air.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back with a Jeff Kent Hall of Fame episode… that quickly becomes a Barry Bonds episode. Kent is officially Cooperstown-bound, but the real story is the Hall of Fame’s increasingly calculated effort to keep out Bonds, Clemens, and any suspected steroid user. Connor argues there’s a way to honor the truth of baseball history without pretending the steroid era didn’t happen, and the Hall’s current strategy is the opposite of honesty. Once the soapbox gets put away, Connor and Kerry dig into what actually happens at the Winter Meetings, the Giants’ search for pitching, Buster Posey’s carefully vague updates, and the bizarre reality that the Giants managed to get nothing for Marco Luciano. On today’s postcard:— The Hall of Fame's quiet war on Bonds, Clemens, etc (7:46)— What actually happens at the winter meetings (21:40)— What's the plan for Buster Posey and the Giants? (27:06)— No return for Marco Luciano? No one? (38:35)— Favorite giveaways for 2026, and a thank-you to you (45:22) Subscribe to Connor's newsletter at giantspostcards.com, hear Kerry on KNBR and in Section 415, and leave a rating or review — the guys love to read them on the show.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return and try to make sense about why a conversation about the San Francisco Giants now has to be a conversation about private equity. The guys unpack why the Giants are reportedly shying away from big deals, how deferred money and managerial payouts factor in, and what role the team’s new private equity partners may (or may not) be playing behind the scenes. Plus, listener reactions to Kerry’s Hunter Greene trade idea, and whether a win-now roster can actually afford to wait. On today’s postcard:— Kerry defends his Bryce Eldridge trade idea (3:40)— Why the Giants don't plan to spend big, according to Andrew Baggarly's latest story (7:24)— Rolling back the memories as Connor clears out his bobblehead collection (28:08) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, catch Kerry on KNBR and in Section 415 at the SF Standard, and leave a rating or review—the guys will read them on air.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back, live(ish) from San Francisco. They dive straight into the biggest Giants question of the winter: should the team trade Bryce Eldridge? With a win-now core, the guys debate whether the Giants can afford to wait — or whether Eldridge’s peak value is too good to pass up. They also sort through Tony Vitello’s growing coaching staff, from Justin Meccage’s Pirates baggage to the wonderfully absurd arrival of hitting coach Hunter Mense. Plus: Rule 5 roulette, a few old free-agent heartbreaks, and a couple listener reviews to wrap things up. On today’s postcard:— The Eldridge decision and the Giants’ timeline (3:38)— Tony V’s staff (and that name… Hunter Mense) (10:19)— No Rule 5 protections — what does it say? (44:49)— Free-agent misses that still haunt (49:28) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, catch Kerry on KNBR and at the SF Standard, and leave a rating and review — the guys just might read them on air.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return for an offseason edition of Giants Postcards. Kerry shares his first impressions of Tony Vitello, who sounded sure of himself even if he's not sure what to do next. No bold promises, no new identity—just a whole lot of energy. Connor wonders what that means for a team whose expectations somehow never seem to change. They also unpack the tricky path ahead this winter, highlighted by their need for a closer and the precarious nature of paying for an expensive one. Remember Mark Melancon? We'll find out together what Buster Posey's playbook is. Here's what else is on tap:5:17 — Takeaways from Tony Vitello’s introduction17:02 — Do you sign a closer for big money?25:23 — Giants ownership dishes on Bochy, payroll, and more38:18 — Yamamoto vs. Bumgarner, World Series kings42:14 — Watching the Dodgers win an epic Game 7 Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, catch Kerry on KNBR, and leave a rating or review—especially if you’re listening from Prague.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back to cover the latest unconventional chapter for Buster Posey’s Giants. Tony Vitello will be the Giants' next manager, the first skipper ever to jump from college to the pros with no coaching experience in MLB. It’s a swing that feels equal parts inspired and insane. Maybe Vitello’s edge and energy is exactly what the Giants need. Or maybe a veteran-laden roster will want nothing to do with it. We'll find out real soon. Here's what else is on tap:8:43 — Should Buster Posey build to beat the Dodgers?17:58 — What drew the Giants to Tony Vitello?27:29 — Who’s going to be on the coaching staff?29:41 — How much of Gabe Kapler's influence lingers on?37:36 — Why Connor’s more interested in Giants coverage than ever Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, follow Kerry at the San Francisco Standard, and leave the guys a review if you want a shoutout on the show.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return for the offseason edition of Giants Postcards—because the playoffs belong to someone else. The guys break down what led to Bob Melvin's firing, what it says about Buster Posey’s urgency to win, and who’s emerging as a favorite to take over. They also dig into Posey’s timeline as an executive and why Connor thinks Posey's vision may be more short-term than people think. Plus:— Why Posey made the call to fire Melvin (5:14)— An old catcher emerges as the favorite (14:41)— How important is this decision? (22:32)— How long is Posey planning to stay in his role? (29:48)— Behind the scenes of Kerry's interview with Posey (36:53)— Picking one free agent crush (42:30) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, catch Kerry’s work at the San Francisco Standard and on KNBR, and leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying what you're hearing.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return to assess the final, painful twist in the Giants’ 2025 season. Just days after a walk-off grand slam revived playoff hopes, the Giants did what .500 teams do. Connor and Kerry break down the Giants' September run, why the rotation collapsed when it mattered most, and how they should approach free agency. Plus, they take stock of Bryce Eldridge’s arrival, Opening Night 2026, and the ever-shifting MelvinMeter. Choose your topic:— What can you take from this September run? (10:59)— What do you do about the starting rotation? (17:27)— Do you regret the trade deadline deals? (24:35)— Is now the right time for Eldridge? (30:44)— MelvinMeter update: Is Bob back next year? (37:21) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, catch Kerry on KNBR weekends, and if you’re enjoying the ride leave a rating and review.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return to unpack their October vacation plans. Since the Rafael Devers trade, the Giants haven’t just struggled—they’ve scored the fewest runs in baseball. It’s been a bizarre, frustrating stretch filled with bad defense and even worse hitting. They also debut the MelvinMeter™️ and dare to bring up Bruce Bochy. Plus:— The growing gap between the Giants and the Dodgers and Padres (5:04)— Examining the shockingly bad numbers since the Devers trade (10:28)— Do you really believe in the farm system? (20:05)— Which players are worth keeping outside the core? (27:00)— Is Melvin leaving starters in too long? (39:53)— MelvinMeter, Hallberg buzz, and Bochy whispers (44:35) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com and leave us a rating if you enjoy listening to Connor and Kerry more than the Giants.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley try to make sense of the Giants’ freefall, as they lose 13 of 14 at home for the first time since the team moved to San Francisco. From lifeless losses to confusing comments from players and coaches, this stretch has fans (and hosts) wondering: what is this team, really? They also get into:— How angry should you be right now? (18:09)— The Giants say they don't have any answers (25:23)— Did the Giants ever have an identity? (33:21)— How to build an Oracle Park-proof roster (53:05) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com and give the pod a review, even if it’s just a screaming emoji.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley dive into the Giants' existence as a .500 team. Perfectly average, almost always, for the better part of a decade. So what’s really keeping the San Francisco Giants stuck in place? They talk about how the team got here (again), what it means for the future, and the possible path out. Plus, fallout from the trade deadline, bullpen uncertainty, and whether top prospect Bryce Eldridge should get the call. Also in this episode:— A rant about rinse, repeat, .500 (6:51)— The Giants' miserable track record of first-round picks (15:52)— How do the Giants replace what they lost at the trade deadline? (34:30)— The bullpen bridge to Randy—can it be rebuilt? (34:55)— Will Buster Posey's major league debut influence how when he decided to call up Bryce Eldridge? (49:00) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com and leave a rating or review if you're enjoying the show.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley react to a surprising trade deadline for the San Francisco Giants as the team ships out Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers, and Mike Yastrzemski. After years of standing pat around .500 and the trade deadline, Buster Posey's front office finally took a stance. They unpack what the moves say about Posey’s long-term vision, why this deadline felt different, and how the Giants are all-in on their core—not this season. Plus: —Where do the Giants go from here? — Why the Doval trade didn’t stack up to the Rogers deal — What Yaz’s departure means for the outfield’s future — Posey’s shift from “memory-making” to pragmatism — Our favorite memories from each #ForeverGiant Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com and leave a rating and review on the podcast, please!

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return with a jam-packed episode as the trade deadline looms. The Giants are definitely in the playoff race, but with their pitching depth evaporating and defensive miscues piling up, what should Buster Posey do at the deadline—and what will he do? They unpack where things stand (9:41), the possible moves, and why the possibilities are wide-open (45:03).Plus: — The time Connor left Bruce Bochy's office too soon (6:34) — What happened to the Giants pitching depth? (13:44) — Heliot Ramos and what it means to be in fielding slump (22:46) — Is the Giants' next manager already on the coaching staff? (37:13) — Rafael Devers's resurgence (37:59) —Could the Giants have had a Jacob Misiorowski? (54:34) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com and leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying the ride.

What just happened? Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley break down one of the wildest plays in Giants history: Patrick Bailey’s walk-off inside-the-park home run to beat the Phillies. Baseball rarely delivers lightning bolt moments like this—and this one struck deep. Connor was there (Kerry left early!), and they relive every angle of the chaos. (22:41) They also dive into:— Breaking down Duane Kuiper's and Dave Flemming's calls of Bailey's inside-the-parker (35:18) — What's behind Justin Verlander's struggles? Or is it the struggles of the 25 guys around him? (46:53) — The disaster in middle relief (52:48) — The mini-saga between Rafael Devers and Will Clark (57:42) — Bryce Harper explains why he didn't sign with the Giants. Do we believe him? (1:04:10) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com and leave a rating or review if you're enjoying the show.