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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Episodes
Joey Bart Call Up To Make His MLB Debut
August 20, 2020 23:52 - 25 minutesAndy Baggarly and Grant Brisbee discuss the impact Bart can bring to the Giants. What should we expect to see from Bart? The reasons behind bringing him up now. And discussion on how the Giants are in a tough division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants Get Swept By The A's
August 17, 2020 19:20 - 34 minutesEverything that could go wrong went wrong for the Giants. Can't asset Gabe Kapler and his staff just yet. The Giants bullpen progress is stalled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Losing Road Trip Series For The Giants
August 13, 2020 19:22 - 33 minutesRun differential has been a problem for the Giants. We saw the best in Gabe Kapler in the extra inning win over the Astros. Bullpen still struggling. Trevor Cahill season debut. And will we see a bubble postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping The Giants vs. Dodgers Series
August 10, 2020 19:49 - 32 minutesAndy Baggarly and Grant Brisbee discuss the decision to pull Kevin Gausman in the 7th inning. The missed opportunity to win a series against the Dodgers. Johnny Cueto losing out on a no-hitter. And a quick look at the Giants upcoming series against the Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Takeaways from the Giants at Coors Field
August 07, 2020 18:56 - 32 minutesLogan Webb underrated. The shift hasn't been successful for the Giants. There is less offensive upside for Pablo Sandoval. And the use of Hunter Pence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants get their first series win of the season
August 03, 2020 19:25 - 32 minutesThe Giants had a good offensive home stand. Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria returned. It's been an impressive start for Mike Yastrzemski. Andrew Suarez and Dereck Rodriguez are heading to Denver with the Giants. And how well will the Giants adjust playing four games at Coors Field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What a night for Mike Yastrzemski and the Giants
July 30, 2020 19:14 - 33 minutesFirst walk off win at Oracle Park for the Giants since 2014. Yastrzemski could be an asset for the next 5 years. Giants left handed line up shows confidence. And if the Giants want to continue to win they have to call up Joey Bart now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants take the series split with the Dodgers
July 27, 2020 19:15 - 32 minutesTaking a look at the Giants unconventional pitching rotation. Will we see Joey Bart soon? Tough series are ahead for the Giants. Giants signing catcher Chris Herrmann. And the Miami Marlins COVID-19 breakouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants Opening Day Questions, Concerns & Surprises
July 23, 2020 21:26 - 32 minutesIt's Opening Day, Finally!! Andy and Grant discuss the Giants Opening Day roster and if there was any surprises on who made the team and who didn't. The versatile Giants will have a lot of option at every pitcher and in the bullpen and the guys talk about how they could use that to their advantage. They talk about starting off against the Dodgers will be tough, but who knows what could happen in this crazy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball is ever so near
July 20, 2020 20:11 - 35 minutesBaseball is taking the start of the season very seriously. Giants will need to be ready to scramble everyday from a pitching standpoint. They might take advantage of having platoon line ups. And just how differently will the Giants do things this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So many questions surrounding the upcoming season for the Giants
July 17, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutesIs Joey Bart ready to come up? Can Bart learn from a 60-game season? Do the Giants want to go with a platoon roster? And how it's not easy to learn another position in the big leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buster Posey opts out of the season and a look at the Giants start to the season
July 13, 2020 19:35 - 33 minutesThe Giants will begin their season in 10 days. Posey's decision to opt out of the 2020 season. Other key players opting out. Reasons behind players opting out. And will we see Joey Bart come up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Season Starts in 2 Weeks & The Giants Have a Lot of Question Marks
July 09, 2020 19:50 - 35 minutesAndy and Grant talk about all the question marks the Giants have had already in Spring Training 2.0 with guys not practicing, injuries and slow testing. They give an update on some guys who have missed summer camp the last few days and an update on Brandon Belt's injured heel. And they debate what Opening Day in LA could look like on the field and with the pitching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will delays in testing & players opting out impact the start of the season?
July 06, 2020 20:40 - 26 minutesAndy and Grant talk about how the issues with delays in getting testing results and some big players opting out of the shortened could effect the start of the new shortened season. The season is supposed to start in 18 days and the guys are concerned that there are some many things to do before that can happen. Baggs gives an update on how the workouts and set up has been at Oracle Park the last few days. And they talk about if a March Madness MLB tourney could work, if a season doesn't start...
The Giants add on to their player pool
July 02, 2020 19:49 - 28 minutesGiants now have 55 players in their pool. What will the Giants do with their last 5 spots? Teams can only trade players that are in the pool. What are the priorities for the Giants this season? And Farhan Zaidi comments on a Scottsdale city council member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants 60-man player pool
June 30, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutesSurprises on the 60-man roster. Hunter Bishop tests positive for COVID-19. Pablo Sandoval should make the team if he remains healthy. How Billy Hamilton will be an interesting piece to use in extras. And Farhan Zaidi says there will be a lot learned and adjustments made with all the protocols as things progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Figuring Out The Giants Roster For The Shortened Season
June 25, 2020 20:10 - 30 minutesAndy & Grant break down what they think the Giants will do with their roster heading into the shortened 60 game season starting in July, hopefully. There is a lot of decisions on 40 man roster moves when they will have to make moves with injuries/sicknesses. And if they think there is a chance Joey Bart could make the team to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball's bubble plan
June 22, 2020 19:13 - 31 minutesWhere do we go from here with baseball? If baseball were to happen this year it would be without the fans in the stands. Is there really a home field advantage without fans? And the back and forth between the MLB owners and the MLBPA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The universal DH in baseball
June 18, 2020 19:10 - 33 minutesThe days of pitchers hitting may be over. Pitchers haven't been great at hitting. Does it make sense to make the DH universal? And having to get to seeing the universal DH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SF Giants 2020 Draft Class
June 16, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutesThe Giants seemed happy with their picks. It seemed to be a conventional draft for the Giants. Players looking forward to starting their careers. And the pros and cons of having a shortened draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants draft catcher Patrick Bailey at 13
June 11, 2020 19:21 - 36 minutesGiants take another catcher out of the ACC. Giants infusing talent into their roster. Being a little thin at pitcher. Is the catcher position the brains of the Giants operation? And Joey Bart is far from being a sure thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nemesis in baseball
June 08, 2020 19:37 - 32 minutesA look at certain players that had success against other players. Who owned who in the big leagues? And how consistently great some players were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will there be baseball this season?
June 04, 2020 20:38 - 36 minutesThe quality of play may not be good by cramming in games. Could it be a good thing for the season to start next season? How do we get baseball going safe and responsibly? MLB owners rejection of the MLBPA proposal. And how many games will be played if baseball comes back this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A lot to process with what's going on in America
June 01, 2020 19:32 - 30 minutesBaseball nonresponse to what's going on in America. Some MLB players have spoken out about the unrest. And how can baseball chart a way forward that is going to be responsible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taking a look at the San Diego Padres
May 28, 2020 19:58 - 34 minutesOur San Diego Padres beat writer Dennis Lin discussed the Padres roster. How they're investing in their minor league system. Looking at wha Padres GM A.J. Preller has built over time. Padres reeling in Manny Machado. And how the Padres are a year or two off from getting over the hump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taking a look at the Colorado Rockies
May 26, 2020 20:14 - 28 minutesOur Colorado Rockies beat writer Nick Groke joins the show to discuss the Rockies. How Oracle park is the hardest place to play for the Rockies. How Coors field allows you to be more aggressive at bat. Nolan Arenado future in Colorado. And ow tough it is to pitch at Coors field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball memorabilia
May 22, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutesWhat's your favorite memorabilia? Andy and Grant talk about theirs. How they got it. And the most meaningful pieces they own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pedro Moura gives us a peak into this year's Dodgers roster
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutesWe take a look behind enemy lines with our Dodgers beat writer Pedro Moura. He discusses the addition of David Price and Mookie Betis to the Dodgers roster. How the Dodgers have been contenders for the last decade. And the depth of their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB proposed 82-game schedule
May 15, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutesWhat will 82 games do for the Giants? The different looking postseason. Can the Giants be a decent team halfway through the season? Playing games without fans. And will the MLB ask players to take a 50/50 revenue split? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020 player development for the Giants
May 11, 2020 19:25 - 33 minutesGiants are better off being in player development mode. As for now Giants aren't looking at a substantial amount of time missed. Thoughts on Joey Bart. The Giants getting contracts off of the books. Will be a bummer that it's only 5 rounds in the draft. And Which Giants prospect would we have seen come up this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life stories of baseball legend Willie Mays
May 07, 2020 20:15 - 42 minutesJohn Shea author of "24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid" discusses the life of HOF Willie Mays. A look at his playing days. The involvement Mays still has with the Giants and his relationship with the players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giants HRs that didn't get as much love as they should have
May 05, 2020 18:17 - 31 minutesThe guys break down some of the Giants greatest home runs in team history and why some either didn't get enough love from fans or got too much love. The JT Snow homer from the NLDS vs the Mets is a big one that got talked about. Some of Willie Mays major HR milestones get mentioned as well. And the guys tell a few funny Ricky Henderson stories that are true and some that are false. Start your free 90-day trial at: theathletic.com/baggsandbrisbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
SF Giants fan survey
April 30, 2020 19:36 - 41 minutesWhen did you become a Giants fan? How confident are you about the current Giants team? How confident are you in the current Giants baseball management, led by Farhan Zaidi? How confident are you in the current Giants ownership group, led by Greg Johnson, Rob Dean and Larry Baer? Check out the rest of the survey: https://theathletic.com/1777954/2020/04/28/giants-fan-survey-share-your-thoughts-on-the-state-of-the-franchise/ Start your free 90-day trial at: theathletic.com/baggsandbrisbee Lea...
Giants rumored interest in Yasiel Puig
April 27, 2020 21:30 - 35 minutesIs there a mutual interest between Yasiel Puig and the Giants? How Puig fits a need for the Giants. Puig will be exciting to watch. Could Puig destroy the team's chemistry? And a few thoughts on Buster Posey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SF Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski talks about how he's staying ready for the season
April 24, 2020 06:15 - 30 minutesYastrzemski on what his time at home has been like. Facing virtual pitchers. On building a relationship with a new hitting coach. How on the field habits may change. Never feeling any pressure to live up to what his last name means to baseball. And the most surreal home runs he has ever hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Sunday Night Baseball got started
April 20, 2020 19:18 - 31 minutesThe pairing of Jon Miller and Joe Morgan. It's rare to have a national voice for baseball these days. Jon Miller is one of the best baseball broadcasters. And the craft of baseball announcing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taking a look at Mauricio Dubon, Giants options at centerfield and player development
April 16, 2020 19:14 - 34 minutesDubon spring went well. His journey to the MLB. A brief look at recent Giants center fielders. Outfield defense is a priority for the Giants. And will we see delays in player development? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB.com SF Giants beat reporter Chris Haft joins the show.
April 13, 2020 20:50 - 35 minutesHaft talks his new book with SF Giants clubhouse emeritus Mike Murphy. Stories of behind the scenes anecdotes in the clubhouse. Recounting the pain in the clubhouse before the Giants World Series run. Stories of Willie Mays and Frank Sinatra dining. And why Haft wanted to write about these stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball in Arizona?
April 09, 2020 19:21 - 35 minutesBaseball discussions on starting the season. It will not be an easy decision to make. Will we even see a baseball season? The possibility of starting the season without fans in attendance. And how can the excitement come through without fans in attendance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A look at era's of baseball rivalries and players to that joined those rivalries
April 06, 2020 19:18 - 33 minutesJuan Uribe made has mark with both the Giants and Dodgers. The back leash he received from Giants fans going to the Dodgers. Beloved Giants to go to the Dodgers. And teams that hate each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Favorite moments from the 2010, 2012 and 2014 SF Giants World Series championships
April 02, 2020 19:25 - 36 minutesThe 2010 World Series was one to remember. Covering the World Series runs.Underrated and overlooked moments from the World Series championships. How Travis Ishikawa walk that started everything. Pitching was key for the Giants. And how no one was better from prevented runs than Santiago Casilla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants and the new MLB deal with the players
March 30, 2020 19:12 - 33 minutesThe new deal ramifications are not as bad for the Giants. Giants are in a better position with the new deal than lots of other teams. If there's no baseball this season there will be no time for players to truly develop. And we now know there will be a MLB draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A look at a fan favorite: Tim Lincecum
March 26, 2020 20:19 - 35 minutesLincecum was awesome to watch. There was something that made Lineceum seem like a regular every day man. Fans couldn't wait to see Lincecum come up to the mound. Giants recognized the dominance in Lincecum when they called him up. And his four season of dominance For more exclusive content visit: theathletic.com/baggsandbrisbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A look at the Giants pitching roster
March 23, 2020 21:02 - 30 minutesHow should the Giants structure their pitching roster? Will the Giants use an opener? Giants need for a cleaner first ending. Giants have the ability to mix and match their 5th starter. And their bullpen depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When will the 2020 MLB season start?
March 19, 2020 20:30 - 29 minutesEverything is uncertain right now. A gap year will not help for some players. A look at certain Giants players that are on the cusp to making the roster. a glance at the past. And AJ Pierzynski time with Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coronavirus impact on spring training and the regular season
March 12, 2020 20:43 - 29 minutesSF Giants will take direction from the MLB. The effect financially of suspending the season. MLB players questions in regards to suspension. What will happen to the international players? If the season is shorten could Tyler Beede choose to miss the season and have Tommy John surgery? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barry Bonds at Giants spring training, 5th spot in the rotation and recent roster cuts
March 09, 2020 20:55 - 28 minutesBonds taking swings and giving advice at Giants spring training. Recent roster cuts. No concerns for now for Tony Watson to be available on opening day. Giants pitching depth seems better this season. Who will be the 5th starter for the Giants? And will the Giants use an opener this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tyler Beede's elbow injury, Johnny Cueto back on the mound and the return of Hunter Pence
March 05, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutesBeede's process is being interrupted by an elbow injury. His injury is a blow to the Giants. Giants do not have immediate help at pitching. Cueto's first start was short, sweet and good. It will be interesting to watch Cueto this season. And how often will we see Hunter Pence play this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bringing the band back together
March 02, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutesPablo Sandoval and Hunter Pence are back with the Giants. What to expect from a young team in 2020. And who is the Giant's cult hero? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kicking off SF Giants baseball with Baggs & Brisbee
February 15, 2020 02:00 - 1 minuteListen to Baggs & Brisbee breakdown SF Giants baseball every Monday and Thursday starting March 2nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices