Tara Slone on Macklin Mania and PHWL San Jose

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.

Dennis Pelfrey on maintaining success in minor league baseball

Dennis Pelfrey, manager of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants AA Affiliate), joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey to talk about the behind-the-scenes work that has made his team successful in the 2026 season, how the success has passed on to the Giants' other affiliates in San Jose, Eugene, and Sacramento, and how the success can be maintained when his best players move on to the next level of the minor leagues. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dave Toebner on the Giants' offensive breakout against the Cubs

Dave Toebner of the SF Gate joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey after the Giants' 18-3 over the Cubs on Friday afternoon to talk about Jung Hoo Lee extending his hit streak to 13 games, Casey Schmitt building his case for an All-Star selection, and what the team gets in new third base coach Gary Pettis. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jeff Young on the Giants' collapse against the Rockies, and holes in the bullpen

Around the Foghorn editor Jeff Young joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey after the Giants blow a 3-run lead in the ninth inning to lose in Colorado. They talk about how the Giants' bullpen has nowhere to turn to get a consistent outing, and no one to trust in a close game or save situation. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.