Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley wrap up the Giants’ season with a tale of two very different endings. First, they celebrate Mike Krukow’s final broadcast and the incredible legacy he and Duane Kuiper built together.

Then things get a little less sentimental. Buster Posey and Tony Vitello faced the media after a 97-loss season, and Connor and Kerry have plenty of questions about what they heard—and, more importantly, what they didn’t hear.

Plus:
— The final Kruk and Kuip broadcast and the moments that made it special
— Krukow’s incredible farewell speech
— The Giants’ 65–97 season and the end-of-season press conference
— Buster Posey’s assessment of Tony Vitello’s first season
— Former Giants scattered across the playoff field

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Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return with something they haven’t had much of this season: good vibes. The Giants swept the Cardinals, mounted a ridiculous comeback with two outs, and gave us a glimpse of what this team could look like with Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldridge leading the way.

They also ask the bigger question: What would it feel like to actually believe the Giants have a chance to contend every year again? Plus, a look back at the glory days of 2021—and three very reasonable, definitely-not-overreactions about the current team.

On today’s postcard:
— What the 49ers have that the Giants need
— This week in 2021, feat. The Sac Fly (11:10)
— Devers and Eldridge give us a glimpse of the future (21:49)
— Three overreactions on These Giants vs. Those Giants (37:30)

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Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return to make sense—and most importantly, make light—of a peculiar stretch of Giants baseball. The guys try to run through all 35 pitchers who have appeared in a game, then recap their experience following the bonkers Pirates game.

Plus, Rafael Devers is on an absurd heater, Turner Hill and Trent Harris are making cases to stick around, and the Giants keep doing Giants things.

On today's postcard:
— How many of the club's 35 pitchers can the guys remember?
— Paul Skenes, Logan Webb, and one wild Giants-Pirates game
— Turner Hill, Jonah Cox, and guys making their case
— Rafael Devers has entered Barry Bonds territory
— The Giants’ precarious relationship with Kalshi

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Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return to a Giants team that’s getting harder and harder to recognize. One hundred losses is suddenly a real possibility, but there are still a few reasons to believe the future could look very different.

The guys dig into Rafael Devers’ emergence, a handful of intriguing young pitchers, and a farm system that has gone from an organizational weakness to one of baseball’s best. They also ask whether Buster Posey moved too quickly by declaring Tony Vitello’s return, and what 100 losses would actually mean for this Giants team.

Plus:

— Rafael Devers is finally looking like the hitter the Giants traded for
— The auditions of Blade Tidwell, “Tugboat,” Trent Harris, and Dylan Smith
— Why was Tony Vitello's return declared so soon?
— What would 100 losses mean for Buster Posey and the Giants?

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Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley open with the news Giants fans knew was coming but weren't ready for. Connor reflects on what Mike Krukow meant to him not just as a broadcaster but as a teacher—how hundreds of hours of listening shaped the way he watches baseball today.

Then it's on to a major story on Buster Posey published this week by The Athletic, which gave Connor and Kerry plenty to dig into: why Buster took the job in the first place, what he might want to go back on, whether he's surrounded himself with people who challenge him, and what the future of the Tony Vitello era actually looks like.

On today's postcard:

• What Mike Krukow means to us (0:37)
• Takeaways from the Buster Posey deep dive (17:03)
• Favorite memories from Giants' newest Wall of Famers (41:44)

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back with a deadline day recap. Five trades, one message: Buster Posey is building for the 2030s.

The guys break down what they liked, what they're dreaming on, and what still needs to get fixed. Then the circus comes to town. The Giants have more controversy and sagas to sift through, with yet again a lot more questions than answers.

On today's postcard:
— How did the Giants do with their must-trade players? (4:37)
— How do the Ramos and Miller deals stack up? (11:32)
— The circus comes back to town (34:00)

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back after another frustrating week for the Giants, who remain the only team in baseball that still hasn't won four consecutive games.

Why have the Red Sox and Phillies turned their seasons around while the Giants continue to spin their wheels? Connor and Kerry dig into that before unpacking another Willy Adames head-scratcher. How do you reconcile rooting for a likable person who happens to be a maddening player?

The guys also get into the pros and cons of a rebuild, sparked by the latest comments from Lightyears Larry. And lastly, a trip down memory lane to revisit one of the most memorable weeks of the 2021 season.

On today's postcard:

• What the Red Sox and Phillies have that the Giants don't (1:45)
• Willy Adames's (mis)adventures (8:54)
• Bryce Eldridge's continued emergence (16:58)
• The case against a rebuild (27:04)
• This Week in 2021 Giants (36:50)

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Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back after the All-Star break. The guys open with some reflection on why the Home Run Derby has become the main event, and why the game itself feels more like a Broadway production than a competition.

Then they dive head-first into the draft. With five top 100 prospects in Baseball America's rankings, Connor and Kerry dig into what the organization needs to get right after years of drafts that didn't deliver.

They also map out what a successful second half actually looks like—less circus, more baseball—and which surprise storylines are worth watching as the season enters its final stretch.

On today's postcard:
— Breaking down the Giants' draft class (9:27)
— What will make for second-half success? (34:27)
— Who should the Giants seek in trades? 46:34)
— An early look at the 2027 schedule (49:28)

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back as trade season draws near.

The guys debate Luis Arraez's future in San Francisco, whether Heliot Ramos has become a legitimate trade chip, and which veterans could be wearing different uniforms by next month.

They also revisit one of the week's biggest blunders. Connor questions Tony Vitello after Matt Gage threw 51 pitches before landing on the injured list, adding to a growing list of players battling injuries after being pushed to their limits. Are the Giants creating problems of their own?

On today's postcard:

• Heliot Ramos's unforgettable night (6:15)
• The rise of Victor Bericoto (10:22)
• Matt Gage's 51-pitch disaster (15:10)
• What happens at the trade deadline? (23:18)
• Another update to the Tip Your Cap list (31:13)

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Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back after one of the strangest and most uncomfortable weeks the Giants have had in years.

What started as a press conference with Buster Posey quickly spiraled into an organizational headache. Connor and Kerry unpack the entire sequence—from Posey's "baseball questions only" stance, to Devers' explanation and criticism of the media, to Tony V's leadership style and whether his handling of the situation inspires confidence.

On today's postcard:

• Buster Posey's difficult press conference
• Devers' response to the Miami controversy
• Tony Vitello's comments and leadership
• The Giants' latest blown save
• Victor Bericoto can save us all

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