KNBR Podcasts

Hyde is different stylistically than Shanahan’s running backs in Atlanta, Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman, and NFL Flims’ senior producer Greg Cosell believes that while Hyde has the tools to be successful, there is another young running back on the roster who might be a better fit.

Giants director of player development Shane Turner joined the podcast to talk about some of the organization’s most notable prospects, including the newly drafted Heliot Ramos.

Lynch subsequently took some heat for using the word ‘divisive’ from some of the public and media. Given two days to reflect, Lynch clarified his comments on KNBR Friday morning. Here’s the full transcript.

According to many experts, right-handed pitcher Tyler Beede is the best prospect in the San Francisco Giants organization. Beede was the only member of the team included in Baseball America’s Top 100 prospects list for 2017, and is primed to join the big league rotation next season, after their shaky showing this year.

MLB.com contributor Richard Justice joined KNBR on Monday afternoon and discussed the kinds of tweaks the Giants should make this winter to turn things around in 2018.

For his career, Sandoval’s OPS from the left side (.831) is over 150 points higher than when he hits right handed (.674). At this point, according to Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow, Sandoval should no longer be a switch-hitter.

Baer indicated that at least a couple young managers inquired about both Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner, but stated that the organization never considered involving either in a trade.

Early reports from training camp are that Hoyer has looked better than expected, something NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport attested to when asked by Drew Hoffar and Kevin Frandsen how he thought Hoyer played after attending 49ers’ practice.

Shanahan joined Murph & Mac on Thursday and said that the backup QB spot is now an open competition between the two young quarterbacks.

As of now, the former All-Pro defensive lineman’s No.94 is still available to be worn, however, and apparently will be next season by No.2 overall pick Solomon Thomas. It’s a big jersey to fill, something 49ers general manager John Lynch understands completely. In fact, before giving Thomas the number, Lynch called Smith to ask for his blessing.