Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back with a Jeff Kent Hall of Fame episode… that quickly becomes a Barry Bonds episode. Kent is officially Cooperstown-bound, but the real story is the Hall of Fame’s increasingly calculated effort to keep out Bonds, Clemens, and any suspected steroid user. Connor argues there’s a way to honor the truth of baseball history without pretending the steroid era di...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return and try to make sense about why a conversation about the San Francisco Giants now has to be a conversation about private equity. The guys unpack why the Giants are reportedly shying away from big deals, how deferred money and managerial payouts factor in, and what role the team’s new private equity partners may (or may not) be playing behind the scenes. Plu...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back, live(ish) from San Francisco. They dive straight into the biggest Giants question of the winter: should the team trade Bryce Eldridge? With a win-now core, the guys debate whether the Giants can afford to wait — or whether Eldridge’s peak value is too good to pass up. They also sort through Tony Vitello’s growing coaching staff, from Justin Meccage’s Pir...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return for an offseason edition of Giants Postcards. Kerry shares his first impressions of Tony Vitello, who sounded sure of himself even if he's not sure what to do next. No bold promises, no new identity—just a whole lot of energy. Connor wonders what that means for a team whose expectations somehow never seem to change. They also unpack the tricky path ahea...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back to cover the latest unconventional chapter for Buster Posey’s Giants. Tony Vitello will be the Giants' next manager, the first skipper ever to jump from college to the pros with no coaching experience in MLB. It’s a swing that feels equal parts inspired and insane. Maybe Vitello’s edge and energy is exactly what the Giants need. Or maybe a veteran-lad...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return for the offseason edition of Giants Postcards—because the playoffs belong to someone else. The guys break down what led to Bob Melvin's firing, what it says about Buster Posey’s urgency to win, and who’s emerging as a favorite to take over. They also dig into Posey’s timeline as an executive and why Connor thinks Posey's vision may be more short-ter...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return to assess the final, painful twist in the Giants’ 2025 season. Just days after a walk-off grand slam revived playoff hopes, the Giants did what .500 teams do. Connor and Kerry break down the Giants' September run, why the rotation collapsed when it mattered most, and how they should approach free agency. Plus, they take stock of Bryce Eldridge’s arrival...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return to unpack their October vacation plans. Since the Rafael Devers trade, the Giants haven’t just struggled—they’ve scored the fewest runs in baseball. It’s been a bizarre, frustrating stretch filled with bad defense and even worse hitting. They also debut the MelvinMeter™️ and dare to bring up Bruce Bochy. Plus: — The growing gap between the Giants and the Do...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley try to make sense of the Giants’ freefall, as they lose 13 of 14 at home for the first time since the team moved to San Francisco. From lifeless losses to confusing comments from players and coaches, this stretch has fans (and hosts) wondering: what is this team, really? They also get into: — How angry should you be right now? (18:09) — The Giants say they don&#39...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley dive into the Giants' existence as a .500 team. Perfectly average, almost always, for the better part of a decade. So what’s really keeping the San Francisco Giants stuck in place? They talk about how the team got here (again), what it means for the future, and the possible path out. Plus, fallout from the trade deadline, bullpen uncertainty, and whether top p...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley react to a surprising trade deadline for the San Francisco Giants as the team ships out Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers, and Mike Yastrzemski. After years of standing pat around .500 and the trade deadline, Buster Posey's front office finally took a stance. They unpack what the moves say about Posey’s long-term vision, why this deadline felt different, and how the...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return with a jam-packed episode as the trade deadline looms. The Giants are definitely in the playoff race, but with their pitching depth evaporating and defensive miscues piling up, what should Buster Posey do at the deadline—and what will he do? They unpack where things stand (9:41), the possible moves, and why the possibilities are wide-open (45:03). Plus: — T...

What just happened? Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley break down one of the wildest plays in Giants history: Patrick Bailey’s walk-off inside-the-park home run to beat the Phillies. Baseball rarely delivers lightning bolt moments like this—and this one struck deep. Connor was there (Kerry left early!), and they relive every angle of the chaos. (22:41) They also dive into: — Breaking down Duane Kui...

The Giants are falling fast. Their offense is ice cold, and the bullpen is cracking under pressure. So why now—of all times—did Buster Posey pick this moment to back Bob Melvin publicly and exercise his 2026 contract option? Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley break down the team’s brutal stretch, the timing (and message) behind Posey’s vote of confidence (9:00), and whether or not this is actually...

You want to hear about the trade—we want to talk about the trade. In this episode of Giants Postcards , Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley break down the blockbuster that shook baseball: Rafael Devers is a San Francisco Giant. They reveal where they were when they found out (Kerry was covering ... cricket?) and break it all down: — What Devers brings to the offense right now (14:36) — The Giants hi...

The Giants are the hottest team in baseball—but their offense? Still frozen. In this episode of Giants Postcards , Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley dig into an eventful week of razor-thin wins and a record stretch of close games. They unpack Buster Posey’s first roster shakeup and what to make of hitters who reference Oracle Park as part of their struggles (36:10). Also covered: — Chapman’s unfor...

In this episode of Giants Postcards , Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley dig into the San Francisco Giants' cratering offense , the black hole at first base , and whether coaching deserves more blame than it’s getting. (8:39) Also in this episode: — Willy Adames vs. Barry Zito: a comparison no one asked for (13:22) — Who starts Game 3 of a (pretend) playoff series? (23:00) — A tale of two teams...

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return after a series loss to the Royals to unpack another unpredictable week of Giants baseball, featuring Wilmer Flores’s Ruthian run —and a very, very questionable hit. They also cover who should fill Justin Verlander’s spot in the rotation, fringe Hall of Fame candidates in today's game (11:09), and admit games they left early. They also dig into: — Logan Webb...

Giants Postcards is back, and the SF Giants might be ready to shake things up. Connor Grossman and KNBR’s Kerry Crowley dig into the state of the team after forty games, including Jordan Hicks’ latest meltdown , lineup changes that may not go far enough , and the looming decisions Buster Posey will have to make as the Giants’ new shot-caller. They also break down: —Why moving Hicks to the bullpen...

The Giants tripped up against the Padres, but Giants Postcards is still on its feet. Host Connor Grossman and KNBR’s Kerry Crowley break down the wild ride of Heliot Ramos’s Little League home run , debate which reliever has the most F-U energy, and wonder aloud about how bad it's going to be for a few Giants hitters. Plus: Giants perpetually playing from behind Willy Adames getting picked on...

The Giants have more wins than any team in the American League and yet, it feels messy. Too messy. Connor Grossman and KNBR’s Kerry Crowley break down the good, the bad, and the confusing, from closer controversies to lineup imbalances to the launch of Tyler Rogers' All-Star campaign. They dive into Ryan Walker’s blowups, the Giants embodiment of their questionable slogan “Nothing Like It,&quo...

Jung Hoo Lee is electric. The Giants rotation? Not so much. In this episode of Giants Postcards , Connor Grossman is joined by KNBR's Kerry Crowley to break down Jung Hoo Lee's surge, the lack of help from his teammates, and the questions swirling around the Giants rotation. They also revisit the magic of 2010, Kerry's behind-the-scenes beat stories (including one player who didn't...

Join Connor Grossman and KNBR's Kerry Crowley as they dig into early days of the 2025 Giants and try to figure out who the heck these guys are. Here's what's on tap: —The best and worst things they saw last week. —When it's time to stop tipping your cap. —Buster Posey and the power of patience —Would you extend anyone on this Giants team? —The City Connect jerseys are like the NBA Cup courts.

Baseball is back—and so is Giants Postcards. In our debut episode, former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman and KNBR's Kerry Crowley talk all things San Francisco Giants , including opening week overreactions, small sample sizes, and whether any of this is built to last. They trade takes on Wilmer Flores's 108 home run pace, Jordan Hicks’s future as a starter, Willy Adames...