Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Patrick Bailey is out, Bryce Eldridge is in ... or is he?

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back after one of the strangest and most revealing weeks of the Giants season, featuring a Patrick Bailey trade, another baserunning blunder, and the unexpected rise of “Babe Haase.” The guys start with Willy Adames’ brutal mistake against the Dodgers and the larger question it raised: what do Tony V and the Giants stand for? Then comes the stunner: Patrick Bailey is out. Connor and Kerry unpack why Buster Posey may have never fully bought into Bailey, how the trade represents a sharp break from the Farhan Zaidi era, and whether the move is bold, shortsighted, or both. There’s also the increasingly strange handling of Bryce Eldridge, who was called up to supposedly play every day but is instead being used more like a bench bat. And somewhere in the middle of all that chaos, Eric Haase turned into Babe Ruth for a night at Dodger Stadium. On today’s postcard: — Why is Eldridge on the bench? (8:30) — Inside the Saturday Night Massacre (15:45) — The birth of Eric "Babe" Haase (20:02) — More adventures on the basepaths (26:18) Catch Kerry on KNBR and at the San Francisco Standard, subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com [https://www.giantspostcards.com], and leave a rating and review — the guys will read it on the show.

How is the Giants' season already on the brink?

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back after one of the clearest signals yet that the Giants know this season is slipping. Following another lifeless offensive stretch, Buster Posey pulled the last lever he could and called up Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez—moves that say a lot more than the transaction wire alone. Connor and Kerry break down what the promotions really mean: the Giants’ expensive veteran core hasn’t done enough, and Tony V has to deliver that message to them. Plus: the latest additions to the “Tip Your Cap” list and an amusing story about Connor interviewing the late Yankees broadcaster John Sterling. On today’s postcard: — What led to Eldridge and Rodriguez's arrival (11:31) — Why these moves are Posey's last lever (25:40) — Who are the Giants without Logan Webb? (35:50) — Tip Your Cap, and remembering John Sterling (40:57) Catch Kerry on KNBR and at the San Francisco Standard, subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com [https://www.giantspostcards.com], and leave a rating and review — we’ll read it on the show.

Jung Hoo Lee and the Giants' bats are waking up

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back after series win over the Dodgers and Marlins — featuring comebacks that showed both the best and most confusing parts of this Giants team. The guys dig into what’s working, starting with Lee’s surge at the plate and whether he’s the obvious answer at leadoff for a team that still feels like it doesn’t have one. From there, they zoom out to bigger questions about identity: what does a Tony Vitello team actually look like, and are we starting to see any real traits emerge? They also get into the growing spotlight on Rafael Devers. From his struggles against velocity to his lack of availability postgame, it’s not the start the Giants envisioned for a franchise cornerstone. On today’s postcard: — Bailey's big swing against the Dodgers (11:04) — The worst moments of the week (16:03) — What does a Tony V team look like? (26:37) — Can Jung Hoo Lee stay hot? (36:16) — The curious case of Rafael Devers (40:23) Catch Kerry on KNBR and at the San Francisco Standard, subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com [https://www.giantspostcards.com], and reach out to the guys anytime at giantspostcards@gmail.com.

For the Giants, it's Tip Your Cap season

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back. The guys break down another up-and-down stretch of baseball, starting with one of the strangest (and most “Giants”) plays you’ll ever see from Willy Adames . They also highlight the actual bright spots, including Heliot Ramos’ big swing and Caleb Killian’s quietly dominant relief work. On the flip side, there’s plenty to unpack: Tyler Mahle’s rough outing against Cincinnati, ongoing offensive inconsistencies, and the uncomfortable reality that certain weaknesses just keep showing up. Connor and Kerry also run through a series of early-season “what matters more” questions and take a look ahead to the Dodgers series. On today’s postcard: — The debut of the “Tip Your Cap” list — Adames’ absurd, unforgettable play — Killian’s emergence and bullpen bright spots — Mahle, Houser, and rotation concerns — Early-season stock report across the roster — Dodgers fans taking over Oracle (again) Catch Kerry on KNBR and at the San Francisco Standard, subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com [https://www.giantspostcards.com], and leave a rating and review — we’ll read it on the show.

Are the Giants good or bad? Yes.

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back to break down a very Giants week—the kind where everything happens and none of it makes complete sense. Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out at GiantsPostcards@gmail.com. Connor and Kerry try to make sense of a team that looks lost one series and strong the next, and what it says about who they really are. They start with the highs, including Rafael Devers’ long-awaited breakthrough moment — a swing that finally felt like the reason he’s in San Francisco — before getting into the lows, headlined by a brutal decision by Matt Chapman that had Connor seeing red. From there, the guys dig into the bullpen uncertainty, early roster surprises like Daniel Susac’s emergence vs. Patrick Bailey’s struggles, and the challenge of covering a team that feels wildly inconsistent from game to game. Plus, a few early Tony Vitello observations. On today’s postcard: — Devers' biggest home run as a Giant (so far) (3:36) — How do you split time between Daniel Susac and Patrick Bailey? (9:44) — Who sets the lineup, Tony V or the front office? (15:21) — Why did Chapman try to steal second base? (22:05) — Landon Roupp deserved better (28:28) — Early reads on Tony V (32:23) Catch Kerry on KNBR and at the San Francisco Standard, subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com [https://www.giantspostcards.com], and leave a rating and review — we’ll read it on the show.