3rd & King Podcast

This is Episode 8 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants took 3 out of 4 from the red-hot Chicago Cubs and put themselves in 1st place in the NL West. Adam recaps all of the highlights and storylines, as Danny could not make it this episode.

(2:48) Duane Kuiper is a legend. #KuipStrong

(6:09) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 7-2

(6:23) Brandon Crawford is playing out of his mind right now.

(12:44) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 8-5

(12:56) Giants depth shines once again.

(21:00) Game 3 Recap - Giants win 4-3

(21:23) Kevin Gausman's dominance continues.

(23:13) Shaky 9th inning.

(25:43) Mauricio Dubon's "defensive woes".

(29:46) The impact of losing Evan Longoria.

(31:06) Who will replace Evan Longoria until he's healthy?

(35:21) Game 4 Recap - Giants lose 4-3

(36:33) Giants have a strong clubhouse culture under Zaidi/Kapler.

(39:02) The Giants have a soft June schedule...no June Swoon this year?

(40:43) Previewing the 2-game series against the Texas Rangers.

(42:02) The highly anticipated debut of Sammy Long.

This is Episode 7 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants took 3 out of 4 from the Los Angeles Dodgers and made a statement to the rest of the NL. Adam & Steven recap all of the highlights and storylines, as Danny could not make it this episode.

(1:48) Game 1 Recap - Giants lose 4-3

(5:09) Thoughts on three true outcome game.

(9:05) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 8-5

(12:37) Long-lasting impact of the Tauch-Block.

(16:38) Should this outing from Tyler Rogers warrant concern from the Giants?

(18:57) LaMonte Wade Jr. has been an under the radar pickup from Farhan.

(23:16) Game 3 Recap - Giants win 11-6

(30:09) Game 4 Recap - Giants win 5-4

(33:15) Giants need to lock up Kevin Gausman.

(37:52) Dubon mimics Bauer's Sword Celebration.

(43:57) The Giants are indeed, #ResilientSF.

(49:29) Can the Giants keep pace with the Dodgers and Padres all year long?

(53:21) Should the Giants make a move at the backup Catcher position?

(1:02:11) Previewing the Angels series with Angels fan @IbnArte.

(1:06:24) @IbnArte talks about the current state of the Angels.

This is Episode 6 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants bounced back from a tough series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and swept the short 2-game series in Chase Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines.

(1:19) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 8-0

(3:52) Giants veterans getting days off quite often, is this a good or bad move?

(5:59) Evan Longoria's performance so far this season. #LongoDongo

(9:01) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 5-4

(11:24) Giants depth is underrated.

(13:18) How will the Giants handle all these injuries to the 1B position?

(16:01) Conversation about Giants team chemistry.

(19:30) Gabe Kapler for NL Manager of The Year?

(25:34) Should Steven Duggar overtake Mike Tauchman as the everyday CF? 

(28:28) 9th Inning Torture.

(31:41) Previewing the upcoming 4-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.  

(38:01) #SlaterStache 

This is Episode 5 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants swept the Cincinnati Reds on the road in impressive fashion, but also got swept in demoralizing fashion at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines.

(2:05) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 6-3

(2:35) How is Giants SP depth looking?

(5:32) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 4-2

(6:12) Impact of Alex Dickerson.

(8:45) Game 3 Recap - Giants win 4-0

(9:30) How will Tyler Rogers perform in the closer's role?

(12:13) Giants need to lock up Kevin Gausman.

(13:21) Game 4 Recap - Giants win 19-4

(13:41) Re-sign Brandon Crawford?

(16:00) Thoughts on MLB YouTube broadcast.

(19:05) Game 5 Recap - Giants lose 2-1

(19:42) Trevor Bauer's antics - love it or hate it?

(23:03) Don't underestimate Bauer/Buehler's fastballs.

(24:23) Game 6 Recap - Giants lose 6-3

(24:55) Scott Kazmir - a good story, but can it be more?

(26:47) Game 7 Recap - Giants lose 11-5

(27:29) How big is the talent gap between the Dodgers and Giants?

(31:02) Previewing the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. 

(33:20) Emphasizing the importance of taking these two games in Arizona. 

This is Episode 4 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants came away with a split in the series against the mediocre Pittsburgh Pirates with a couple of tough, painful losses. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines.

(1:31) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 3-1

(3:37) Steven Duggar improving?

(5:45) Game 2 Recap - Giants lose 3-2

(11:13) Kevin Gausman. Nasty.

(12:23) Giants will be a desired destination for Free Agent Pitchers.

(14:01) Should Gabe Kapler have taken out Kevin Gausman in the 9th?

(16:26) Game 3 Recap - Giants lose 8-6

(19:34) Should Camilo Doval be sent down?

(23:22) Did Farhan do enough in the offseason to bolster the bullpen?

(27:19) Is it time to give up on Curt Casali?

(33:23) Game 4 Recap - Giants win 4-1

(36:34) Defensive wizard, Mauricio Dubon.

(41:17) Giants have an elite 1-2-3 punch in the Starting Rotation.

(45:07) Previewing the Cincinnati Reds series.

(47:12) Casey McGehee trade...did the Reds rEaLlY win it?

(53:43) Together We're Depressed. 

This is Episode 3 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants continue to win ballgames in the friendly confines of Oracle Park, as they swept the short 2-game series from the Texas Rangers. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines.

(1:15) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 3-1

(8:33) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 4-2

(13:42) Pitching & Defense carrying the Giants.

(16:52) Giants bullpen stepped up this series.

(18:49) Brandon Belt injury?

(21:35) Previewing Pittsburgh Pirates series.

(25:09) Giants need to take advantage of this soft schedule. 

(26:34) Drew Robinson is an inspiration to us all!

(28:20) #MustacheMay

This is Episode 1 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants dropped a series to the Colorado Rockies in heart-breaking fashion. Adam & Danny recap all of the highlights and storylines.

(3:26) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 12-4

(5:08) Game 2 Recap - Giants lose 8-6

(11:53) Game 3 Recap - Giants lose 6-5

(12:55) Matt Wisler - DFA?

(16:00) Giants bullpen getting reinforcements...

(19:05) Reliable bullpen relievers...where are they?!

(21:09) Should Caleb Baragar be a high-leverage reliever?

(23:27) The Arrival of Mike Tauchman

(27:29) Previewing the upcoming San Diego Padres series