Baggs & Brisbee: A show about the San Francisco Giants

Andy Baggarly and Grant Brisbee discuss the impact Bart can bring to the Giants. What should we expect to see from Bart? The reasons behind bringing him up now. And discussion on how the Giants are in a tough division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything that could go wrong went wrong for the Giants. Can't asset Gabe Kapler and his staff just yet. The Giants bullpen progress is stalled.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Run differential has been a problem for the Giants. We saw the best in Gabe Kapler in the extra inning win over the Astros. Bullpen still struggling. Trevor Cahill season debut. And will we see a bubble postseason? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Baggarly and Grant Brisbee discuss the decision to pull Kevin Gausman in the 7th inning. The missed opportunity to win a series against the Dodgers. Johnny Cueto losing out on a no-hitter. And a quick look at the Giants upcoming series against the Astros.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Logan Webb underrated. The shift hasn't been successful for the Giants. There is less offensive upside for Pablo Sandoval. And the use of Hunter Pence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Giants had a good offensive home stand. Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria returned. It's been an impressive start for Mike Yastrzemski. Andrew Suarez and Dereck Rodriguez are heading to Denver with the Giants. And how well will the Giants adjust playing four games at Coors Field?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First walk off win at Oracle Park for the Giants since 2014. Yastrzemski could be an asset for the next 5 years. Giants left handed line up shows confidence. And if the Giants want to continue to win they have to call up Joey Bart now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking a look at the Giants unconventional pitching rotation. Will we see Joey Bart soon? Tough series are ahead for the Giants. Giants signing catcher Chris Herrmann. And the Miami Marlins COVID-19 breakouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Opening Day, Finally!! Andy and Grant discuss the Giants Opening Day roster and if there was any surprises on who made the team and who didn't. The versatile Giants will have a lot of option at every pitcher and in the bullpen and the guys talk about how they could use that to their advantage. They talk about starting off against the Dodgers will be tough, but who knows what could happen in t...

Baseball is taking the start of the season very seriously. Giants will need to be ready to scramble everyday from a pitching standpoint. They might take advantage of having platoon line ups. And just how differently will the Giants do things this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Joey Bart ready to come up? Can Bart learn from a 60-game season? Do the Giants want to go with a platoon roster? And how it's not easy to learn another position in the big leagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Giants will begin their season in 10 days. Posey's decision to opt out of the 2020 season. Other key players opting out. Reasons behind players opting out. And will we see Joey Bart come up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Grant talk about all the question marks the Giants have had already in Spring Training 2.0 with guys not practicing, injuries and slow testing. They give an update on some guys who have missed summer camp the last few days and an update on Brandon Belt's injured heel. And they debate what Opening Day in LA could look like on the field and with the pitching staff. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Andy and Grant talk about how the issues with delays in getting testing results and some big players opting out of the shortened could effect the start of the new shortened season. The season is supposed to start in 18 days and the guys are concerned that there are some many things to do before that can happen. Baggs gives an update on how the workouts and set up has been at Oracle Park the last f...

Giants now have 55 players in their pool. What will the Giants do with their last 5 spots? Teams can only trade players that are in the pool. What are the priorities for the Giants this season? And Farhan Zaidi comments on a Scottsdale city council member. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surprises on the 60-man roster. Hunter Bishop tests positive for COVID-19. Pablo Sandoval should make the team if he remains healthy. How Billy Hamilton will be an interesting piece to use in extras. And Farhan Zaidi says there will be a lot learned and adjustments made with all the protocols as things progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy & Grant break down what they think the Giants will do with their roster heading into the shortened 60 game season starting in July, hopefully. There is a lot of decisions on 40 man roster moves when they will have to make moves with injuries/sicknesses. And if they think there is a chance Joey Bart could make the team to start the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Where do we go from here with baseball? If baseball were to happen this year it would be without the fans in the stands. Is there really a home field advantage without fans? And the back and forth between the MLB owners and the MLBPA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The days of pitchers hitting may be over. Pitchers haven't been great at hitting. Does it make sense to make the DH universal? And having to get to seeing the universal DH. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Giants seemed happy with their picks. It seemed to be a conventional draft for the Giants. Players looking forward to starting their careers. And the pros and cons of having a shortened draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giants take another catcher out of the ACC. Giants infusing talent into their roster. Being a little thin at pitcher. Is the catcher position the brains of the Giants operation? And Joey Bart is far from being a sure thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at certain players that had success against other players. Who owned who in the big leagues? And how consistently great some players were. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The quality of play may not be good by cramming in games. Could it be a good thing for the season to start next season? How do we get baseball going safe and responsibly? MLB owners rejection of the MLBPA proposal. And how many games will be played if baseball comes back this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baseball nonresponse to what's going on in America. Some MLB players have spoken out about the unrest. And how can baseball chart a way forward that is going to be responsible? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our San Diego Padres beat writer Dennis Lin discussed the Padres roster. How they're investing in their minor league system. Looking at wha Padres GM A.J. Preller has built over time. Padres reeling in Manny Machado. And how the Padres are a year or two off from getting over the hump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.