Inside Giant Moments

Buster Posey reveals what parts of his retirement ceremony were a surprise for him. He reflects on the dynamics of each World Series winning clubhouse, what it was like to meet Willie Mays for the first time and how baseball evolved during his career. He also shares his thoughts on rising Giants players Thairo Estrada and Logan Webb. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitching Coach Andrew Bailey talks about DeSclafani being on the mound for NLDS Game 4 versus the Dodgers. He also discusses Webb, Doval, and Wood's performances from earlier in the series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode of Inside Giant Moments, LaMonte Wade Jr. talks about what it meant to win the Willie Mac Award voted on by his teammates, his mentality going into the 9th inning of a game, and how his life changed since joining the Giants. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitcher Kevin Gausman talks about heading to the postseason, his walk-off win, Logan Webb and his hopes to stay with the Giants To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2021 Giants bullpen is almost entirely different now than it was at the start of the season. Get to know Dominic Leone-- his great dog, his experience being an opener and how he feels about the Giants-Dodgers rivalry. Plus, hear from Tony Watson on his return to the Giants, why he's excited to be back and how the organization has changed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Harris shares the crucial step that led to the Kris Bryant trade. The Giants' GM also shares his thoughts on team depth going into the final month of the regular season and the two things Giants coaches do to set up each player for success. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being in the MLB may seem glamorous, but it comes with challenges, and no one understands that better than the players' wives. Jalynne Crawford and Paige Yastrzemski share their unique experiences with their husbands' baseball careers, the grind of the baseball lifestyle, and the misconceptions about being a baseball wife To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Longoria just returned from two months on the injured list after having a strong start to the season. Hear about his injury and recovery process from one of the worst injuries of his career plus why he thinks this team mixed with veterans and young guys has been so successful. Also hear from the Giants' longtime senior director of athletic training, Dave Groeschner, who weighs in on the team's resiliency and recovery from a series of injuries. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Yastrzemski and Director of Amateur Scouting Michael Holmes discuss the draft experience and the Giants 2021 MLB Draft approach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The return of fans to fill Oracle Park was a landmark moment, as it didn’t only represent the opportunity for the Giants faithful to see baseball. It also represented a societal return to normalcy, making it an emotional experience in addition to an entertainment experience. President and CEO Larry Baer, right fielder Mike Yastrzemski, and broadcaster Dave Flemming all discuss what a full Oracle Park looked like and felt like from three distinct Giants perspectives. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the season reaching the halfway mark, it’s time to catch up on some of our one-on-one conversations that we saved for a special occasion. That occasion is now as Buster Posey discusses his resilient first-half numbers, Steven Duggar takes you step by step through the amazing win on May 28 against the Dodgers, Heliot Ramos talks about the future, and Tyler Beede talks about his off the field music career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2021 Giants have a number of new faces, including reliever Jake McGee and infielder Jason Vosler. McGee, who has been a crucial late game presence out of the bullpen, discusses the emotions his Giants fan family felt when he joined the team, his memorable first day in the Majors and how he can be successful while mostly relying on one pitch. Vosler talks about his big league debut earlier this year and which players he studied to transform himself into an effective home run hitter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When we hear about the San Francisco Giants family, we think of all the players and staff members at the ballpark. But what about the actual families of the Giants, who are the most important part of the players’ lives? To celebrate Father's Day, we caught up with 4 Giants players who are navigating baseball and fatherhood at the same time. Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford, Alex Dickerson and Darin Ruf all share stories of parenthood, the challenges of being a Daddy on the road and how to blend good baseball with healthy babies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The entire 2021 Giants team is resilient, but two players who are in the midst of their most consistent play in the Majors to date share the story of their grind to get to where they are today. Tyler Rogers, who was moments away from giving up his baseball dreams when they suddenly came true and Steven Duggar, who seemed on the verge of losing his spot on the 40-man roster at the beginning of the year and is now playing the best he ever has. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of the Call Up Stories series, hear from outfielder Austin Slater and pitcher Caleb Baragar on their unique journeys to the majors and the moment their dream became reality. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every big leaguer remembers their call up story, when their dream becomes reality after enduring the minor league grind and finally making the Majors. The end result is the same, but each journey is unique. Hear from Mauricio Dubón and Logan Webb about their call to the Majors in part one of this series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As professional athletes, what the Giants eat and when they eat is a big part of their daily regimen. Listen to Alex Dickerson, Austin Slater, Caleb Baragar, Manager Gabe Kapler, and the Director of Performance Nutrition Leron Sarig talk all about food--their habits, preferences, and philosophies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does baseball continue its tradition, but also welcome in new and younger fans? Hear from the Giants player rep Austin Slater, prospect Heliot Ramos, manager Gabe Kapler and young pitcher Caleb Baragar on their thoughts in Part 1 of this episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For most people, getting to play or coach for the baseball team they grew up loving is just a dream. For Brandon Crawford, Mauricio Dubón, assistant coach Alyssa Nakken and hitting coach Donnie Ecker, it is a reality. Listen to learn how they've each made their way to the big leagues, from their memories going to Giants games as fans, to now being a part of the team they've always admired. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can you imagine getting to work with your closest college friends years later? That’s how it’s played out for a select group of Giants, all VandyBoys. Mike Yastrzemski, Curt Casali, Tyler Beede, Sam Selman and first base coach Antoan Richardson all played baseball at Vanderbilt in Nashville and built a special bond. Mark Willard visits with each of them (including Yaz and Casali together) along with their beloved Vandy coach Tim Corbin on what they were all like during college. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices