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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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The Giants are falling fast. Their offense is ice cold, and the bullpen is cracking under pressure. So why now—of all times—did Buster Posey pick this moment to back Bob Melvin publicly and exercise his 2026 contract option?
Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley break down the team’s brutal stretch, the timing (and message) behind Posey’s vote of confidence (9:00), and whether or not this is actually the truest version of the 2025 Giants.
They also cover:
— Panic rankings: Adames, Bailey, Lee (35:54)
— Looking back at the Devers trade (45:45)
— Giants All-Star predictions: Who makes the cut? (49:20)
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You want to hear about the trade—we want to talk about the trade.
In this episode of Giants Postcards, Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley break down the blockbuster that shook baseball: Rafael Devers is a San Francisco Giant. They reveal where they were when they found out (Kerry was covering ... cricket?) and break it all down:
— What Devers brings to the offense right now (14:36)
— The Giants history of missing on free agents (19:07)
— What Posey has that Farhan Zaidi never did (28:19)
— The Giants' new roster-building philosophy (38:00)
— Where will Devers play? Somewhere. We think. (41:31)
Plus: The short list of the best Giants hitters since 2007, what the Giants will miss in Kyle Harrison, and more.
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The Giants are the hottest team in baseball—but their offense? Still frozen.
In this episode of Giants Postcards, Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley dig into an eventful week of razor-thin wins and a record stretch of close games. They unpack Buster Posey’s first roster shakeup and what to make of hitters who reference Oracle Park as part of their struggles (36:10).
Also covered:
— Chapman’s unforgettable homer (on the final strike, from a boat) (15:15)
— Fitzgerald’s puzzling pickoff and the ghost runner gamble (28:56)
— Who should be the Giants' All Star? And remember the Ballot Stuffing Era of 2011-2015 (43:33)
— Talking to Barry Bonds about his long home run at Yankee Stadium (58:07)
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In this episode of Giants Postcards, Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley dig into the San Francisco Giants' cratering offense, the black hole at first base, and whether coaching deserves more blame than it’s getting. (8:39)
Also in this episode:
— Willy Adames vs. Barry Zito: a comparison no one asked for (13:22)
— Who starts Game 3 of a (pretend) playoff series? (23:00)
— A tale of two teams: elite pitching, mediocre hitting (28:55)
— A very boring, very correct change at closer (41:30)
— What’s it like watching a game from Buster Posey's suite? (44:22)
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Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return after a series loss to the Royals to unpack another unpredictable week of Giants baseball, featuring Wilmer Flores’s Ruthian run—and a very, very questionable hit. They also cover who should fill Justin Verlander’s spot in the rotation, fringe Hall of Fame candidates in today's game (11:09), and admit games they left early.
They also dig into:
— Logan Webb’s rare clunker (8:00)
— Patrick Bailey's brilliant throw vs. Bobby Witt Jr. (21:53)
— Carson Wisenhunt's rising case for a call-up (24:10)
— The view from national writers: Are the Giants contenders—or just hanging on? (34:30)
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Giants Postcards is back, and the SF Giants might be ready to shake things up.
Connor Grossman and KNBR’s Kerry Crowley dig into the state of the team after forty games, including Jordan Hicks’ latest meltdown, lineup changes that may not go far enough, and the looming decisions Buster Posey will have to make as the Giants’ new shot-caller.
They also break down:
—Why moving Hicks to the bullpen isn't as easy as it sounds
—Heliot Ramos’s big moments—and big mistakes
—What to expect with looming injury returns. Does Lamonte Wade Jr. still have a place on the team?
—Reminiscing on whether the era of great ejections is behind us
The Giants tripped up against the Padres, but Giants Postcards is still on its feet.
Host Connor Grossman and KNBR’s Kerry Crowley break down the wild ride of Heliot Ramos’s Little League home run, debate which reliever has the most F-U energy, and wonder aloud about how bad it's going to be for a few Giants hitters.
Plus:
Giants perpetually playing from behind
Willy Adames getting picked on and picked off
The irony of Nick Ahmed's appearance on Brandon Crawford Day
Is the balanced schedule good for baseball?
The Giants have more wins than any team in the American League and yet, it feels messy. Too messy.
Connor Grossman and KNBR’s Kerry Crowley break down the good, the bad, and the confusing, from closer controversies to lineup imbalances to the launch of Tyler Rogers' All-Star campaign.
They dive into Ryan Walker’s blowups, the Giants embodiment of their questionable slogan “Nothing Like It," and which blown saves still haunt them years later.
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Jung Hoo Lee is electric. The Giants rotation? Not so much.
In this episode of Giants Postcards, Connor Grossman is joined by KNBR's Kerry Crowley to break down Jung Hoo Lee's surge, the lack of help from his teammates, and the questions swirling around the Giants rotation.
They also revisit the magic of 2010, Kerry's behind-the-scenes beat stories (including one player who didn't like his negativity), and wrestle with a big-picture question ahead of Brandon Crawford Day: Should the Giants retire his number?
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Join Connor Grossman and KNBR's Kerry Crowley as they dig into early days of the 2025 Giants and try to figure out who the heck these guys are. Here's what's on tap:
—The best and worst things they saw last week.
—When it's time to stop tipping your cap.
—Buster Posey and the power of patience
—Would you extend anyone on this Giants team?
—The City Connect jerseys are like the NBA Cup courts.
Baseball is back—and so is Giants Postcards.
In our debut episode, former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman and KNBR's Kerry Crowley talk all things San Francisco Giants, including opening week overreactions, small sample sizes, and whether any of this is built to last.
They trade takes on Wilmer Flores's 108 home run pace, Jordan Hicks’s future as a starter, Willy Adames’s Pablo-like energy, and why Justin Verlander just being here is kind of amazing.
Plus: Melky flashbacks, Opening Day left fielder trivia, and 2025 predictions.
