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Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Connor Grossman

Giants Postcards is your go-to podcast for the latest on the San Francisco Giants. Join former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman and KNBR"s Kerry Crowley as they laugh, debate, and discuss all things Giants. Whether you"re looking to remember some #ForeverGiants, vent about the Dodgers, or anything else MLB-related, we"ve got you covered one postcard at a time.

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00:45:38

Buster Posey’s Giants don’t look like Buster Posey’s...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2026/01/15

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back for Giants Postcards’ first episode of 2026 — and the Giants are already confusing them. Reports suggest San Francisco is aggressively pursuing a second baseman in the trade market, which leads to a bigger question: why there, and not where the Giants actually seem thin?Connor and Kerry dig into how far the Giants have drifted from the “pitching and defense” identity that has defined winning baseball in San Francisco. They also take stock of a rotation

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00:50:01

Barry Bonds and the endless wait for Cooperstown

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/12/09

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 didn’t happen, and the Hall’s current strategy is the opposite of honesty.Once the soapbox gets put away,

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00:34:28

Why the Giants won't spend enough this winter

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/12/04

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. Plus, listener reactions to Kerry’s Hunter Greene trade idea, and whether a win-now roster can actually

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00:56:41

Should the Giants trade Bryce Eldridge?

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/11/20

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 Pirates baggage to the wonderfully absurd arrival of hitting coach Hunter Mense. Plus: Rule 5 roulette, a

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00:51:06

Giants face tricky winter after Tony Vitello's...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/11/06

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 ahead this winter, highlighted by their need for a closer and the precarious nature of paying for an

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00:50:48

Giants hire Tony Vitello: Bold, bizarre, or brilliant?

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/10/24

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-laden roster will want nothing to do with it. We'll find out real soon. Here's what else is on

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00:50:32

What Bob Melvin’s firing reveals about Buster Posey...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/10/14

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-term than people think.Plus:— Why Posey made the call to fire Melvin (5:14)— An old catcher emerges as the

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00:46:34

SF Giants' cruel summer ends the only way it could

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/09/19

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, Opening Night 2026, and the ever-shifting MelvinMeter.Choose your topic:— What can you take from this

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01:00:07

Why do the Giants have MLB's worst offense since...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/08/22

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 Dodgers and Padres (5:04)— Examining the shockingly bad numbers since the Devers trade (10:28)— Do you

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00:50:25

SF Giants fans are angry. Are you?

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/08/15

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't have any answers (25:23)— Did the Giants ever have an identity? (33:21)— How to build an Oracle

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00:56:15

SF Giants can't quit .500—so what needs to change?

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/08/08

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 prospect Bryce Eldridge should get the call.Also in this episode:— A rant about rinse, repeat, .500

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00:51:43

SF Giants trade deadline: Buster Posey pulls the plug

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/08/01

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 Giants are all-in on their core—not this season.Plus:—Where do the Giants go from here?— Why the Doval

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00:58:14

What will the SF Giants and Buster Posey do at the...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/07/25

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:— The time Connor left Bruce Bochy's office too soon (6:34)— What happened to the Giants pitching depth

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01:11:25

A Giants walk-off for the ages, Rafael Devers drama,...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/07/10

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 Kuiper's and Dave Flemming's calls of Bailey's inside-the-parker (35:18)— What's behind Justin

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00:53:03

What's wrong with the SF Giants?

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/07/02

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 the truest version of the 2025 Giants.They also cover:— Panic rankings: Adames, Bailey, Lee (35:54)—

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00:58:35

Rafael Devers trade changes everything: Buster Posey...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/06/17

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 history of missing on free agents (19:07)— What Posey has that Farhan Zaidi never did (28:19)— The Giants'

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01:05:09

It’s time to go: Posey makes moves, SF Giants start...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/06/10

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 unforgettable homer (on the final strike, from a boat) (15:15)— Fitzgerald’s puzzling pickoff and the ghost

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00:49:52

SF Giants' bats go silent, first base goes missing,...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/05/30

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: elite pitching, mediocre hitting (28:55)— A very boring, very correct change at closer (41:30)— What’s it

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00:49:50

Royal flashbacks, Wilmer's "hit," and the San...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/05/23

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’s rare clunker (8:00)— Patrick Bailey's brilliant throw vs. Bobby Witt Jr. (21:53)— Carson Wisenhunt's

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00:55:07

Have the SF Giants seen enough? Buster Posey's...

Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast ·

2025/05/15

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 isn't as easy as it sounds—Heliot Ramos’s big moments—and big mistakes—What to expect with looming injury

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