Ben Ross on the state of the Giants, and where the improvements need to be made

Jeff Carlisle on expectations for the USMNT at the World Cup

US Soccer writer for ESPN Jeff Carlisle joins SportsPhone KNBR with Ted Ramey to talk about what he expects from the US Men's National Team at the 2026 World Cup, how injury concerns with Chris Richards and Tyler Adams could impact their performances, and what he saw from the team's two warm-up games against Senegal and Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Brodie Brazil on the intense Giants' criticism and where the Sharks turn in the draft

San Jose Sharks digital contributor Brodie Brazil joins SportsPhone KNBR with Ted Ramey to talk about the media criticism at an all-time high for the Giants with their slow start to 2026, and how the A's departure from the Bay Area contributes. They also discuss how the Sharks can use the number two overall selection in the upcoming NHL Draft to bolster their roster, and how the 2026-27 season means go time for the team. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Steve Berman on Wednesday's remarkable Giants' win

The Athletic's Steve Berman joins SportsPhone KNBR with Ted Ramey to talk about the Giants' come-from-behind victory over the Nationals on Wednesday afternoon, and Bryce Eldridge's ascension as one of the young faces of the Giants after his walk-off grand slam. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jesse Rogers on the Cubs' inconsistent start to 2026

ESPN Radio and ESPN.com Cubs analyst Jesse Rogers joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey to talk about the streaky nature of the Cubs' in the first half of the season, the extremes of their offense without a true number one option to lean on during slumping streaks, and the injuries in the pitching staff contributing to the inconsistent performance. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Fernando Vina on the evolution of fielding at the MLB level

Two-time Gold Glove award winner Fernando Vina joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey to talk about his incident with Albert Belle and if he misses that physical era of baseball, and what he likes about the fielding fundamentals and instincts from Luis Arraez as the Giants' everyday second baseman. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.