A quarter tank of hope? Our Lost Boys break down the Pirates series and the roster as they take stock of what (little?) hope the Giants have for the rest of 2025 and beyond. How good is the rotation now? How about that pitching depth? Is the best bullpen in baseball still ... decent? What about right field? Oh, and will the Eldritch Knight ever be allowed to play first base?

Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking Pecan Whiskey Sour while Ben is drinking a Strawberry Vaquiri. Recipes below.

Pecan Whiskey Sour

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Pecan Liqueur
• 1/4 oz Maple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Strawberry Vaquiri

• 1 oz Strawberry infused vodka
• 1 oz Rum
• 1 oz Lime juice
• 1 oz Simple syrup
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with fresh or candied strawberries.

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