Passion for the Pastime

Talking about Giants baseball, past & present with NBC Sports Bay Area Analyst and San Francisco Giants World Series Champion, George Kontos. We remember the legend of Buster Posey, discuss the importance of the catcher position for the 2022 Giants as well as how well the Giants stack up against some of the top teams in the NL, Padres and Mets, who are coming to town on the next homestand.

On the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in 1947, we remember a man who sacrificed so much for those who would follow and sparked a movement that would change the country forever. We are also reminded, of how far we have come but also how much further we need to go. Joined by KNBR's Adam Copeland to discuss Jackie Robinson Day and remember the man who made everything we see today possible.

The wild wild NL West did not disappoint last year and the same might be said for the 2022 season. The heavy favorite to win it all, Los Angeles Dodgers against a San Francisco Giants team that is asked to prove that 107 wins a year ago wasn't a fluke. Then you have the Padres with their pitching depth and the added piece of manager Bob Melvin who will be looking to flip the script of the Padres in recent years of always coming up short. The Rockies look to play dark horse in the division as they just added former Giant Kris Bryant and the Dbacks at the bottom of the division looking for any kind of hope. A full slate of guests to join the podcast to help preview the 2022 NL West.

Thomas Harding of Mlb.com - Colorado Rockies (6:12)

Derek Togerson of NBC San Diego and Co-Host of On Friar Podcast - San Diego Padres (25:51)

Nick Piecoro of Arizona Repulic - Arizona Diamondbacks (52:21)

Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic- Los Angeles Dodgers (1:06:45)

Walter Icabalceta of KNBR and host of Passion for the Pastime and contributor to Talking Baseball (SF Giants Pre Game Show) - San Francisco Giants (1:23:11) 

Welcome back to another episode of Passion for the Pastime. Carlos Correa signed with the Twins in a deal that took the baseball world by surprise. Minnesota Twins beat writer for The Athletic, Dan Hayes, breaks down the Twins Offseason moves and what moves the Twins still need to make in order to make this offseason a bigger success than it already is.

Talking Giants Baseball with the voice of the San Francisco Giants pre-game, Marty Lurie as we look at big questions for the Giants heading into the start of Spring Training. How will the Giants utilize the DH now in the National league? With the loss of Buster Posey behind the plate, is Joey Bart ready to command the pitching staff and how do the Giants supplement the loss of his bat in the lineup? 

MLB's lockout is now over! Welcoming back to the podcast Oakland A's beat writer for MLB.com, Martin Gallegos as we talk about the return to baseball and what may be in store in free agency, and what the plan may be for the Oakland A's as we near the 2022 season. 

The MLB Lockout continues: Lockout Update and what happens when baseball returns?

Welcome back to Passion for the Pastime, after a long lay off, we are back with Hot Stove Talk. Where will some key free agents end up this offseason. Hall of Fame ballot drama for players first years on the ballot and the looming question for players entering their final year of eligibility. Also some time has past since the World Series and the retirement of Buster Posey, some reaction as we get the ball rolling once again.