Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

The time for hope is over. Now we can only mourn. And RANT! Ben is fueling his rants with rum while Matthew is opting for tequila and coffee. Once the rants begin the brothers discuss just how bad this season has been: meaningless September, falling behind the Diamondbacks, bad defense, bad relief pitching, the trade deadline fiasco. Next they move on to what they as fans want to see happen to make next season better (or at least more fun): helicopter rides, punch in a barrel, baby races?

Oh and there are a lot of Krukow & Kuiper facts.

Next weeks cocktails: The Dead Bastard by Matthew and the Missionary's Downfall by Ben

OK, the title is click bait. It's desperate times. We all gotta do what we gotta do. What Matthew is doing is drinking a classic gin cocktail (or two) while Ben is drinking a bottomless glass of mediocrity. On the baseball side of things they debate if even the optimists need to give up on this season. Next they ponder what it will take to cobble together a competitive or merely entertaining team next season. Finally, for relief, they discuss non-Giants baseball news in the form of coming rules changes that were recently tested at the AAA level.

Next weeks cocktails: Matthew will be making something with tequila and coffee and chocolate. Ben will be making a Painkiller. Just what we all need.

Padres are going to Padre. Or at least that's what we hope! Can the Giants run them down? Ben says no while not drinking a mossy mojito. Matthew says yes while drinking a celebration to victory. After a brief foray into the Tatis debacle the boys debate the Giants playoff chances. Then they discus the future. It's clear as mud.

Next weeks cocktails: A Dark & Stormy from Ben and an Aviation from Matthew.

Was winning 107 games bad for the Giants? Matthew ponders this question while drinking a cocktail inspired by a listener and Ben drinks a minty classic. On the baseball side of things the two masochists review the state of the Giants organization, who's to blame, and how to fix it. (Hint: Aaron Judge)

Next weeks cocktails: from Matthew, the Bella Luna, from Ben a Moss flavored Mojito?

It was the trade deadline that wasn't. Sell? Buy? Watch the paint dry? Well, Matthew is watching the paint dry with a Thrilling new cocktail while Ben is drinking a cocktail to match his bitter mood. On the baseball side of things they discuss that non-existent trade deadline, how the Giants are going to compete with the Dodgers & Padres in the long run, and ... is the honeymoon over?

Next week's cocktails: A Bryce inspired cocktail and a rum classic, the Mojito.

Will Juan Soto save this train wreck of a season? Can anyone save this season? Do we care if the Giants win the Soto sweepstakes. Our alchemists ponder these questions while Matthew drinks a spicy avocado (yikes) concoction and Ben quaffs a sweet and tart Pink Lady. Also discussed: how good is Juan Soto anyway, can the Giants improve their defense via trade, and this season is over, isn't it?

Next week Matthew will be making a Nuschler in honor of Will Clark while Ben will be making an Aperol Spritz in honor of Marina Girls.

Was Friday night’s game an omen or an echo? Matthew ponders this question over a bourbon and Campari concoction while Ben muses over a nutty classic. On the baseball side of things our diehards discuss the low point of the season, the great comeback against Josh Hader and the Brewers, and why you never leave a game early. They finish with predictions for the second half.

Also, they promise that next week Matthew is making an avocado margarita while Ben is going to play it safe with raw egg. See you then!

A winning week! Home runs with runners on base! A new Mercedes! To commemorate, Ben is making a juice box cocktail while Matthew refines his cocktail with bitterness. On the baseball side of things our hosts discuss the roster churn, hot players, and All Star players. They finish up by suggesting a crazy idea to solve the position player pitching problem.

It’s been a rough week (month, season, whatever). So our resident pessimists are doing what they do best, drinking and complaining! Matthew starts the episode with watermelon sugar while Ben gets lost in bubbles. On the baseball side they recap what’s gone wrong, who’s to blame, ridiculous ways to “fix” it, and finally what to do if things don’t get fixed. Then they drink more. Join us with a cocktail of your own and be sure to make it a double.

Ben is back from the land of ice and Matthew welcomes him with a classic rant. For their cocktails Ben is drinking one inspired by his journeys while Matthew plays with fire. On the baseball side of things the brothers discuss the inconsistent pitching staff, the one good position player on the team and the plan to make the playoffs.