Fair & Biased with John Lund

Are the Giants "stuck" ahead of trade deadline? Silver and Kruegs discuss key Giants' having no-trade clauses and how it affects players like Matt Chapman and whether vets would be open to be moved to contenders in a lost Giants season

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The Senior Director of Player Development for the San Francisco Giants, Kyle Haines, joins the conversation to discuss the team's recent draft picks and the future of the organization. Haines talks about the draft and the importance of signability. The conversation also touches on the team's leadership and development, with Haines discussing the importance of finding players who are not only talented but also have the right attitude and work ethic. 

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Greg Silver and Larry Krueger are joined by Kyle Haynes, the senior director of player development for the San Francisco Giants, to discuss the team's exciting young prospects. With the All-Star break behind us, the Giants are looking to the future and the development of their next young core. We discuss the recent draft the importance of developing the youth movement and how it can lead to a winning championship team.

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Krueg and Silver highlight the Giants' lack of power, speed, and consistency that has plagued the team all season. They also touch on the importance of the bullpen and the need for a reliable closer as we look for avenues to improve the team via trade and free agency.

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Levi Weaver of The Athletic joins Silver and Larry to share his thoughts on the MLB All-Star Week. The discussion covers everything from the home run derby to the All-Star Game itself, and the state of the sport as a whole.

Levi shares his honest opinion on the home run derby, which was broadcast on Netflix for the first time this year. He discusses the new format, the awkwardness of the opening presentation, and how the derby itself managed to rescue the event. The conversation also touches on the draft, which was moved to the All-Star break, and the impact it has on the sport.

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Hour 3 circles around NBA beefs featuring Draymond Green and Udonis Haslem, plus Silver and Kruegs touch on the NBA's recent draft and the new format for the Home Run Derby. Levi Weaver, a writer for the Athletic, joins the show to discuss all things baseball as we reach the All-Star break

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Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area chats about Golden State's roster, the need to find a consistent lineup and the importance of chemistry in the team's success. The conversation also delves into the team's defensive concerns and the potential impact of new coach Frank Vogel.

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The Warriors are looking to shake things up and build a more competitive team, but it's unclear if they're making the right moves. With a roster that's still incomplete and a lack of clear direction, it's hard to see how they'll be able to compete with the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets; we ask Dalton Johnson for the latest on Lebron James. Meanwhile, the Giants are also making headlines, with a potential trade on the horizon for Luis Arraez. Should they keep him or trade him? We'll dive into the details and discuss the pros and cons of each option.

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Greg Silver and Larry Krueger dive into the excitement of the Home Run Derby, where Jordan Walker took home the win. But the conversation quickly shifts to the future of the Giants, with a focus on who should be part of the team's core moving forward. The hosts discuss the pros and cons of trading players like Luis Arraez or Jung Hoo Lee, and whether it's worth it to keep them or let them go.

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Susan Slusser of the SF Chronicle joins the show from the All-Star festivities in Philadelphia, where she's covering the event for the Giants. Susan discusses the Giants' draft, where they selected Jackson Flora with the number four pick, and also about the team's rotation and the potential trades, citing the Giants' desire to get a haul in return. Additionally, Susan shares her thoughts on the team's bullpen and the importance of finding ways to get incrementally better.

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