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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