KNBR Podcast

It's been a year since the Giants made the move to acquire Rafael Devers, but since then, the Giants have gone 69-93, 24 games below .500. It's been a tough season, and it's left many fans wondering what went wrong. In Hour 1 we take a closer look at the Devers trade and its impact on the team.

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8-time MLB All-Star and Baseball Hall of Fame member Andre Dawson joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about the origin of his nickname, "The Hawk," his adjustments playing between all three outfield positions en route to eight Gold Glove awards, and what he felt being one of five players ever to hit 400 home runs and steal 300 bases.

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SF Chroncle's Bruce Jenkins and Glen Kuiper look thru the Windows of Baseball: What's worth watching on this down year for the Giants?

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"The Professor" Ron Wotus joins Talkin' Baseball with Glen Kuiper: What was it like being back coaching at the 3rd base?

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Opening Segment of Talkin' Baseball with Glen Kuiper before the series finale vs the Cubs

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's (AJC) Chad Bishop joins Giants Warmup with Bill on the upcoming Giants-Braves series starting on Tuesday 

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Sactown Sports 1140 AM's Allen Stiles on the slumping Giants and what's next for this ballclub after losing another series to the Cubs

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Dave Tobener joins Bill Laskey to discuss the Giants struggles, but also Bryce Eldridge looking like an absolute beast at the plate & giving the Giants hope for the future. 

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SF Standard's John Shea joins Bill Laskey on the Giants Warm-Up Show to break down the Giants struggling season, but Bryce Eldridge being one of the shining stars that the team can look forward to for the rest of the season & beyond. 

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Former Giants pitching coach, currently with Atlanta, JP Martinez joins Bill Laskey on the Giants Warm-Up Show to break down his time with the team & all the relationships he still maintains with the Giants pitchers. 

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Bay Area sportscaster legend, Mark Ibañez joins Bill Laskey on the Giants Warm-Up Show to break down the Giants early season struggles, but how the 2nd half of the season should show some promise behind the bat of Bryce Eldridge. 

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SF Chronicle reporter, Steve Kroner joins Big Bill Laskey to break down Bryce Eldridge abosolutely crushing the ball right now, the Giants team as a whole being utterly frustrating, & the pitching faltering in another spot. 

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SF Chronicle's Peter Hartlaub joins the show to preview what to watch in the summer of 2026

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Maria Guardado joins the show to preview the Giants series against the Cubs. 

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Hour 4 -- The guys are joined by Maria Guardado to preview the Giants weekend series against the Cubs and the return of Ryan Walker to the Major League Club. They are later joined by Peter Hartlaub to discuss some of the biggest movies coming out in the summer of 2026. 

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Hour 3  -- The guys give you a Sound Soiree featuring Larry David on the Rich Eisen Show plus some sound from the Spurs Press Conferences this afternoon. 

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Hour 2 -- The guys discuss if the Giants would really look to trade Logan Webb and what it would take for the Giants to want to trade him. Later they are joined by Joe Cannon to talk FIFA World Cup

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Hour 1 -- The guys discuss the return of Ryan Walker to the bullpen and discuss what role he will have with the Giants bullpen this time around. The guys also discuss the idea of trading Logan Webb. 

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Rich Aurilia joins the show to discuss the Giants epic come from behind win over the Nationals capped off by Bryce Eldridge's walk-off grand slam

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ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Mark Kestecher breaks down NBA Finals Game Fours' pivotal moments and discuss the factors that contributed to the Knicks' victory. From the Spurs' mistakes to the Knicks' bench performance, we attempt to answer if it was more a collapse or a comeback...or a little of both. We also touch on the topic of youth in the NBA, highlighting the impressive skills of players like Victor Wembanyama and O.G. Anunoby.

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In the final hour of the week, Silver and Kruegs answer some mail- very hard hitting questions, before we welcome in radio voice of ESPN's NBA coverage Mark Kestecher on the NBA finals and a final trivia question of the week about...sauce?

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The Giants are looking to have a huge weekend vs the struggling Cubs and will try to carry over momentum from 11-10 comeback win Wednesday: we discuss the keys to making the effort to maintain some semblance of momentum that has eluded the team all season

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Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area joins Krueg and Silver to discuss the latest on Brandon Aiyuk's situation. With just a few weeks away from training camp, we discuss what options exist for the team regarding Aiyuk. We also touch on the timeline for the return of George Kittle and the thin TE room behind him.

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With the Giants' performance not lining up with their expectations, questions arise if they should trade away their ace, Logan Webb, and what other players could be jettisoned off the roster to replenish the farm system.

Meanwhile, the 49ers are gearing up for the football season, as we discuss the latest on George Kittle's health update. Kittle's aiming to return for week one, but Krueg raises concerns about rushing him back from a torn Achilles injury. The team's decision to not address the tight end position in the offseason has left many fans scratching their heads.

Greg Silver is joined by Larry Krueger who comes in HOT on Bryce Eldridge and building around young talent. We discuss trading veteran pitching given early season woes, and get Larry's thoughts on the lack of bullpen available for Tony Vitello.

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Hour 4: Dusty Baker, the legendary baseball manager and player, joins the show to talk about his new memoir, Crossroads. As a fan of reggae music, Dusty shares how he's been influenced by the genre and even wore reggae-inspired wristbands during his playing days. But it's not just his love of music that makes him a fascinating guest - it's his incredible life story, filled with tales of baseball, music, and culture.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves baseball, music, or just great storytelling. Dusty shares stories about his childhood, his time playing with the...

Hour 3: This episode of the podcast is a wild ride, featuring a conversation with Giants Insider Susan Slusser, who's currently in England, waiting in line for a Paul Weller concert. But don't worry, she's still got her finger on the pulse of the Giants, and shares her thoughts on the team's recent performance, including Bryce Eldridge's game-winning grand slam.

In this episode, the hosts and Susan dive into the world of baseball, discussing everything from the Giants' chances of making a comeback to the latest news on potential trades. They also touch on the topic of confidence...

Hour 2: This week on the Sports Leader, Murph and Markus is back with a lively discussion about the Giants' recent comeback win and the impressive performance of young player Bryce Eldridge. But it's not just about the game - the conversation also touches on the trade that brought Rafael Devers to the Giants and whether it's time to move on from the struggling player. The debate is on, with some listeners defending the trade and others calling for Devers to be traded. Meanwhile, Mike Krukow shares some exciting news about his upcoming weekend, including a special honorary degree from...