Baggs & Brisbee: A show about the San Francisco Giants
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 105 ratingsAndrew Baggarly and Grant Brisbee take you behind the scenes of the SF Giants twice a week
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Giants might be getting back on track
July 13, 2022 17:58 - 31 minutesBaggs & Brisbee talk about how the Giants might be getting back on track and looking like themselves again. In the last few games, the offense and pitching has looked pretty good and the guys talk about how the team might be back on track. They talk about the Giants players that are going to the All-Star Game and which ones were deserving of going. They break down the new MLB Playoff expansion and what they think of adding more Wild Cards. And they talk about why Heliot Ramos isn't getting a ...
The Giants rollercoaster season continues the same pattern
July 08, 2022 18:42 - 35 minutesBaggs & Brisbee talk about the Giants rollercoaster up & down season and what they need to do to turn things back in an upward direction. The team has been struggling and the games haven't been a ton of fun to watch lately, but the guys talk about some bright spots and what they need to do to get things back on track. They talk about if the Giants should be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline. They talk about if the team made a mistake bringing back some of their older players in the offs...
The Giants Hard Time Vs. Cincinnati Reds
June 27, 2022 18:44 - 34 minutesCan the Giants rectify their flaws? Despite the disappointing series loss to the Reds, the Giants still have time to get it right. Giants fans should trust the process. How the Giants been to conservative in free agency? Is it time for the Giants to take action with their starting rotation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tough Road Losses
June 23, 2022 23:08 - 34 minutesAndy and Grant recap the Giants road trip. Have they learned anything from their most recent tough losses? The Giants need to improve with scoring runs with runners on base. Steven Duggar traded to the Texas Ranger. And a preview of the Giants upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To bunt, or not to bunt, that is the question
June 16, 2022 19:42 - 29 minutesAndy & Grant talk about the Giants series win vs KC, the bunting dilemma and how is Pittsburgh as a baseball town. The Giants take 2 of 3 from the Royals, but could've swept them if the defense didn't let them down in the finale. Luis González continues to play a great overall game. They talk about if bunting more is the right more in today's game and how it has been helpful for the Giants lately. They talk about how Pittsburgh is as a baseball town and what baseball city has the worst weathe...
The Giants sweep the Dodgers
June 13, 2022 18:40 - 33 minutesAndy & Grant talk about the Giants sweeping the Dodgers, piecing things together until guys get back and if they need an upgrade at catcher. The Giants sweep the rival Dodgers over the weekend and the guys talk about how the Giants might've caught LA at the right time. They talk about how the team keeps piecing things together until they can get close to full health. The starting pitching staff continues to look pretty good, even with some injuries. They talk about if they think the Giants ca...
Why is the Giants defense struggling & why sending down Joey Bart was the right move
June 10, 2022 18:52 - 35 minutesAndrew & Grant are going to talk about the Giants defensive woes, sending down Joey Bart & Matt Cain's Perfect Game. The Giants defense pretty much cost them the game on Thursday vs the Rockies and the guys talk about what's going on with the defense and how much have injuries played a role in the issues. They talk about the Giants sending down Joey Bart and what is the team's plans for him the rest of the season. They discuss how the Giants are a very solid team and just need to get healthy ...
Is it time to panic about the Giants pitching?
June 02, 2022 22:27 - 32 minutesAndy and Grant talk about if they think it is time to panic about the Giants pitching or is it a wait and see situation. They talk about how some players have just had some bad luck on the mound. The Giants pitching in May really struggled, but the guys think the numbers should improve when a few things click into place. And they discuss the terrific start to the season for Luis González and if he is this season's LaMonte Wade Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Get Going Offensively Against The New York Mets
May 26, 2022 18:38 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants series win over the New York Mets. The Giants took it up a few notches offensively. How it was a good series win against a really good team. The impact of Joc Pederson's pregame talk with Barry Bonds. The contrast between Joey Bart behind the plate and his at bats. There's room for improvement defensively for the Giants. And Andy's story on Logan Webb's vow to fight fentanyl after a family tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the Giants in need of a big star?
May 23, 2022 19:18 - 32 minutesAndy and Grant talk about the rough weekend series vs the Padres where the Giants got swept by their division rival. The pitching and hitting has struggled recently and they talk about what the team needs to do to get back on track. They talk about if the Giants are missing a big star in the lineup and who some interesting options could be to try to get. And they talk about the nice start to the season for Mike Yastrzemski after a tough 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Tommy LaStella's Return And Another Series Win
May 19, 2022 19:41 - 33 minutesAndy and Grant give their takeaways from the Giants series against the Colorado Rockies. Tommy LaStella's return. Joey Bart's rough game and a look at his overall performance. What does Logan Webb have to do to get back to his last season performance? And a preview of the Padres coming into town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wasn't A Great Way For The Giants To End A Series
May 16, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Honoring A Giants' Great And Ending A Losing Streak
May 09, 2022 18:52 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants series split against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants celebrate Buster Posey with a special day. And the Rockies are coming into town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Swept By Their Rivals
May 05, 2022 17:14 - 34 minutesAndy and Grant recap the Giants vs. Dodgers series. The need for the Giants to make adjustments in their lineup. How the bullpen has been shaky over the last few games. And did the Giants put pressure on themselves by not going out and getting a big name free agent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It Was Not The Ideal Series Outcome For The Giants
May 02, 2022 19:36 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss a banged up Giants lineup. It's not the optimal lineup the Giants imagined. How the Giants can be so much worse yet so much better. A preview of their upcoming series against the Dodgers. And the Giants are hoping to get a couple of players back soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should There Be Concern With Some Struggling Hitters?
April 28, 2022 19:28 - 33 minutesAndy and Grant are fresh off a 2 game split with the A's in the Bay Bridge Series. The guys talk about how the team is playing great, but there are a few players struggling at the plate. The main guy that the guys are concerned about is Joey Bart. They talk about how Seiya Suzuki would've looked great in the Giants lineup. They discuss how the Giants don't really get blown out and are usually in almost every game they play. And they talk about how the Bay Area is better when both the Giants a...
Giants Wrapped Up A Successful Road Trip
April 26, 2022 17:59 - 34 minutesIt's hard to bet against the Giants. They look like they have one of the better bullpens in the league right now. The collective effort we are seeing from the Giants. A look at the Giants philosophy since Farhan Zaidi has taken over. And newly roster addition Luis Gonzalez coming up clutch for the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants End Up On The Losing Side Of A Doubleheader
April 20, 2022 17:59 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants in New York. How the Mets are also a team gathering momentum. The Giants may need to go to their contingency plan for their rotation. Logan Webb's first loss in almost a year. There's still room for the Giants to get better offensively. And a brief look ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants Sweep Their First Series On The Season
April 18, 2022 17:57 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants sweeping the Cleveland Guardians. Joey Bart's emergence. How he's building a rapport with the pitchers. The rotation doing historical things. The Giants are able to throw out tough matchups on the mound. A look at where the Giants might struggle. And a preview of the Giants upcoming series against the New York Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two Series Down And Two Series Wins
April 14, 2022 19:11 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant recap the Giants vs. Padres series. The history making day for assistant coach Alyssa Nakken. Thoughts on Giants first base coach Antoan Richardson and Padres third base coach Mike Shildt altercation. And how the Giants are a team that isn't going to play by unwritten rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Opening Day Weekend Series Win
April 11, 2022 18:44 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant take a look at how the Giants mixed and matched their bullpen during Opening Day weekend. Will the Giants have a closer this season? The pretty impressive performance by the Giants rookies to start the season. Is Heliot Ramos up for good? There isn't a player on the Giants 40-man roster they can't use. And a preview of the Giants upcoming match up against the San Diego Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Roster Is Set
April 07, 2022 17:21 - 36 minutesAndy and Grant look at the depth of the Giants roster. The Giants will go with 15 pitchers. The uncertainty of when Lamont Wade Jr. returns. A look at the familiarity in the outfield for the Giants. And players that will get more opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Narrowing Down The Giants Roster
April 04, 2022 19:25 - 34 minutesAndy and Grant look at the Giants roster taking shape. There's not a lot that will surprise us about the roster. The Giants seem to have an established pitching personnel. A look at some of the interesting players in Spring Training. And how the Giants need Joey Bart to be a leader on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Confidence And Options
March 23, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutesHow will the Giants put their offense together? They don't need to go all in right now. How the Giants' confidence will be tested. The Giants need to stay healthy. And how the Giants seem to have built a solid rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome Back Baseball!
March 16, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the lockout ending. Trades are happening! How Carlos Rodon seems to be the perfect fit for the Giants. The Giants are not done yet making deals. And how they have the money to spend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Room Q&A
January 27, 2022 00:43 - 55 minutesAndy and Grant answer your questions on the SF Giants, baseball HOF and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buster Posey Retires From Baseball
November 05, 2021 18:58 - 41 minutesAndy and Grant discuss Buster Posey's decision to retire from baseball. How he is retiring on his own terms. A look at his 12-year career with the SF Giants. What Posey brought to the Giants organization. Does Buster Posey belong in the Hall of Fame? A look at the time Marlins' Scott Cousins collided with Buster Posey at the plate. Plugging in Joey Bart. And the Giants ability to sign free agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Amazing Unexpected Season Came To An End For The Giants
October 18, 2021 18:44 - 37 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the surprising season from the Giants. Their offensive struggles in the NLDS. A look at all the things that changed the game in the NLDS for the Giants. How Logan Webb developed into the Giants ace this season. What lies ahead for the Giants? How will the Giants fold in their perspective? And a look at the Giants impending free agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here We Are At Game 5
October 14, 2021 19:41 - 37 minutesAndy and Grant discuss Game 5 of the NLDS. Both the Giants and the Dodgers will throw everything they have in Game 5. Why are some of the Giants players hitless? The Giants are counting on their talent and momentum to show up in the winner-take-all-game. Which Giants lineup can come through against Julio Urias? And will the Dodgers be prepared for pitcher Logan Webb this time around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants At Dodger Stadium
October 11, 2021 19:19 - 34 minutesAndy and Grant preview Game 3 of the NLDS. Logan Webb's great performance on the mound. Kevin Gausman wasn't quite himself on the mound. What's the plan for the Giants with Alex Wood getting the start in Game 3? The Giants do not want to tax their bullpen. The importance of getting an early lead. And who will get the start at first base for the Giants in Game 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Stage Has Been Set For 2021 The NLDS
October 07, 2021 19:46 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants NLDS match up against the LA Dodgers. A look at what makes the series so fascinating. Who's on the roster bubble? The Giants will have to make some tuff lineup calls. Starting pitchers for Game 1 and 2. How the Dodgers lineup is scary deep. Can Kris Bryant come up big for the Giants? And what Logan Webb offers on the mound for the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants Come Out Best In The NL West
October 04, 2021 20:44 - 38 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the unbelievable year the Giants have had. No one had the Giants accomplishing anywhere near what they accomplished. Can the Giants continue their success in the postseason? A look at how the Giants built their depth. Brandon Crawford is deserving of the NL MVP. And how both the Cardinals and the Dodgers scared Giants fans the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Reach A San Francisco Era Franchise Record
September 30, 2021 18:52 - 37 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the 2021 Giants being the winningest team in the SF Giants era. Possible playoff scenarios for the Giants. The Giants are set up well to do what they have to do. Their ability to platoon at first base with Brandon Belt out on the IL. And for the first time since joining the Arizona Diamondbacks, Madison Bumgarner returns on the mound at Oracle Park to face the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Lineup Continues To Click Together
September 27, 2021 19:31 - 39 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants reaching 100 wins on the season. It was their second consecutive series win at Coors Field. How the Giants are plugging in players and using them as depth pieces. A look at how Brandon Belt has been locked in this season. The Giants can't take the Diamondbacks lightly. And how many games will the Giants have to win outright to win the division? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants One Game Ahead In The NL West
September 24, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the possibility of the Giants playing a tie-breaker game against the Dodgers. How will the regular season end for the Giants? A look at on how the Giants bullpen don't give up too many home runs. Does pitcher Camilo Doval have a place on the postseason roster? And the Giants continue on the road to face the Rockies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants Take Two Of Three From The Braves
September 20, 2021 19:57 - 36 minutesAndy and Grant discuss Friday night's crazy extra inning game against the Braves. Jake McGee placed on the IL. Donovan Solano home run in his return. Gabe Kapler's decision to use Kevin Gausman with no position players left. How the strategy to do this was a risk. Alex Wood's return was a really good sign. And will Kapler manage any differently in the postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Seem To Be Cooling Off A Bit
September 17, 2021 18:44 - 34 minutesAndy and Grant discuss how the Giants seem to have cooled off a little. The Giants will have their work cut out for them down the stretch. Can't write the Giants off yet. Getting Donovan Solano and Alex Wood back soon. How the Giants bullpen will be a strength. And can the the Giants count on Johnny Cueto to be available in the postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Clinch A Spot In The Postseason
September 14, 2021 20:22 - 34 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants being the first team this season to clinch a spot in the playoffs. How the Giants seem like a team that enjoys each other. Will we ever see Johnny Cueto in a Giants uniform again? A look at a likely playoff scenario. Reasons for the Giants to keep their foot on the gas. How avoiding the wildcard would be best for the Giants. The Giants took it to the Padres in their opening series. And can the Giants survive another bullpen day? Learn more about your ad choic...
The Giants Recent Stretch Did Not Break Them
September 09, 2021 19:13 - 36 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants performance in their most recent stretch. How they were proactive with their bullpen. Being the first team to 90 wins this season. Lamont Wade Jr. has been a difference maker for the Giants this year. The Giants have been able to hit on so many things this season. They were not a team that was expected to be where they're at today. And a look at the Giants pitching plan against their upcoming series vs. the Chicago Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
The Giants Back To Owning First Place In The NL West
September 07, 2021 18:50 - 34 minutesAndy and Grant discuss how the Giants manage to do what they needed to do against the LA Dodgers. Getting back on top of the NL West. The Giants have to be excited about getting a season series win over the LA Dodgers. The supply of relievers Gabe Kapler can go to. Kervin Castro recalled from Triple-A. Kevin Gausman's well pitched game against the Colorado Rockies. And the Giants seem to be getting back to a better version of themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
The Giants Have Hit A Rough Patch
September 01, 2021 21:03 - 36 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants rough patch. Losing ground to the LA Dodgers. Their current home series is one of their biggest tests yet. More depth is needed in the bullpen to weather the storm. How the roster in September will look a little different. Pitching management will be important for teams. Good play for the Giants who claim former All-Star José Quintana off waivers. And how the Giants have been pretty good at building depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
The Giants Take Advantage Of Their Opponents Mistakes
August 26, 2021 19:05 - 38 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants winning another series despite multiple errors made by them. Sammy Long’s scoreless outings against the Mets. Brandon Belt's two-run home run game. The Giants have taken advantage of their opponents' mistakes. Jake McGee calmness on the mound. The Giants bullpen looks like it's set in stone. And will the guys make any more moves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Can't Let Their Foot Off The Gas
August 24, 2021 18:06 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the challenges of the road trip for the Giants. How will their rotation fair in the first three games on the road? The Giants keep beating the teams they need to beat. They've already passed the harder part of their schedule. It will be a great race to the finish for the NL West. And will the Giants finish the season in first place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Keep The Series Wins Rolling
August 19, 2021 19:25 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants series win over the Mets. Is there anything the Giants should be concerned about? Tyler Chatwood Giants debut. A look at Jake McGee's effectiveness. Evan Longoria at the plate. Anthony DeSclafani ankle injury. And a preview of the Bay Bridge series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Series Win And Big Hits For The Giants
August 16, 2021 18:45 - 37 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants continued success at the plate. Recap of their series win over the Colorado Rockies. Logan Webb becoming the pitcher the Giants hoped he would be. Brandon Crawford's new extension. How many more players will the Giants try to wrap up? Giants keep finding ways to claim more players. The Giants front office seems to never stop working. Can't minimize anyone on the roster right now. And a look at the biggest factor that contributes to the Giants winning so much....
The Giants Have Come Up Big At The Plate
August 12, 2021 19:32 - 36 minutesAndy and Grant discuss how the Giants are hitting lots of home runs. Some of the biggest factors to the Giants hitting home runs. Definitely have to give credit to the Giants coaching staff for their current success. The Giants are 14-2 against the Diamondbacks this season. Madison Bumgarner's long ovation at Oracle Park. Kris Bryant fitting in nicely. And the likeliness of Bryant being long term with the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Need To Keep Doing What They've Been Doing With So Much Baseball Left To Be Played
August 09, 2021 19:12 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the Giants comeback extra inning wins against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Giants have been winning series against some of the best teams in baseball. Their bullpen is justifying the front office's faith in them. Brandon Belt's hot at bat streak. How the Giants were able to squeeze so much value at first base while Belt was out. What happens to Darin Ruf with Belt back? The Giants are looking like a very good deep team. Kris Bryant fitting in well with the Giants. And a l...
The Giants Are Getting Healthier
August 06, 2021 19:17 - 38 minutesAndy and Grant discuss Brandon Belt and Tommy La Stella returns. The Giants continue to have the best record in baseball. Yesterday's thrilling comeback against the Diamondbacks. A look at the interesting things about the Giants roster. Should the Giants consider experimenting with Evan Longoria at second base? The lack of pitching depth for the Giants. And how the coaching staff has made a big impact on the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants make a big move at the Trade Deadline and get Kris Bryant from the Cubs
August 02, 2021 21:23 - 33 minutesAndy and Grant talk about the Giants big trade for Kris Bryant on Deadline Day and how he's a perfect fit for this team. The Giants made the trade for Bryant near the end of the deadline and didn't have to give up as much as most people thought to get a star player like Kris Bryant. He is a perfect fit for the Giants and can play all over the field for them. The guys talk about if the team could've been more aggressive to pick up a starting pitching at the Deadline. The price was pretty steep...
Closing In On The Trade Deadline
July 27, 2021 19:59 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant discuss the most important development from the Giants over the weekend. Duane Kuiper's return back to the broadcast booth. What's going on with Kevin Gausman? The Giants will eventually have to dabble in the free agent market in the offseason. Most needed position to add on to for the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices