US Soccer writer for ESPN Jeff Carlisle joins SportsPhone KNBR with Ted Ramey to talk about what he expects from the US Men's National Team at the 2026 World Cup, how injury concerns with Chris Richards and Tyler Adams could impact their performances, and what he saw from the team's two warm-up games against Senegal and Germany.

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San Jose Sharks digital contributor Brodie Brazil joins SportsPhone KNBR with Ted Ramey to talk about the media criticism at an all-time high for the Giants with their slow start to 2026, and how the A's departure from the Bay Area contributes. They also discuss how the Sharks can use the number two overall selection in the upcoming NHL Draft to bolster their roster, and how the 2026-27 season means go time for the team.

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The Athletic's Steve Berman joins SportsPhone KNBR with Ted Ramey to talk about the Giants' come-from-behind victory over the Nationals on Wednesday afternoon, and Bryce Eldridge's ascension as one of the young faces of the Giants after his walk-off grand slam.

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ESPN Radio and ESPN.com Cubs analyst Jesse Rogers joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey to talk about the streaky nature of the Cubs' in the first half of the season, the extremes of their offense without a true number one option to lean on during slumping streaks, and the injuries in the pitching staff contributing to the inconsistent performance.

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Two-time Gold Glove award winner Fernando Vina joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey to talk about his incident with Albert Belle and if he misses that physical era of baseball, and what he likes about the fielding fundamentals and instincts from Luis Arraez as the Giants' everyday second baseman.

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Dennis Pelfrey, manager of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants AA Affiliate), joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey to talk about the behind-the-scenes work that has made his team successful in the 2026 season, how the success has passed on to the Giants' other affiliates in San Jose, Eugene, and Sacramento, and how the success can be maintained when his best players move on to the next level of the minor leagues.

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Dave Toebner of the SF Gate joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey after the Giants' 18-3 over the Cubs on Friday afternoon to talk about Jung Hoo Lee extending his hit streak to 13 games, Casey Schmitt building his case for an All-Star selection, and what the team gets in new third base coach Gary Pettis.

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Around the Foghorn editor Jeff Young joins SportsPhone KNBR with Bill Laskey after the Giants blow a 3-run lead in the ninth inning to lose in Colorado. They talk about how the Giants' bullpen has nowhere to turn to get a consistent outing, and no one to trust in a close game or save situation.

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Brian Peacock of Locked On 49ers joins Sportsphone KNBR with Ted Ramey to give an early outlook to the 2026 49ers season and standouts from OTAs

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Steve Berman of The Athletic joins Sportsphone KNBR with Ted Ramey to discuss the new proposed MLB salary cap hit/floor.

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