Mike Krukow explains why Posey missed two games in Los Angeles
Buster Posey sat for two of the three games during the Giants’ weekend series vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Bruce Bochy saying on Sunday that the catcher needed “a break.”
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Kuiper shares joke Bumgarner made about Giants draft pick replacing Posey
Kuiper joined Murph & Mac on Tuesday morning, and said as the organization’s No. 2 pick was next up, and everyone in and around the organization had their eyes on catcher Joey Bart out of Georgia Tech, Bumgarner cracked a joke about his soon-to-be teammate.
Krukow explains what caused Samardzija’s shoulder issue in spring training
Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow shed some light on the pectoral issue, tracing it back to Samardzija’s inability to establish his fastball in spring training.
Krukow: The Giants are the ‘worst bunting team I think I’ve ever seen’
In the third inning of Sunday’s game vs. the Pirates, Giants pitcher Derek Holland stepped into the batter’s box with no outs and a runner on first. Holland’s job was straightforward: lay down a bunt to advance the runner to second base, putting him in scoring position with one out, and the top of the lineup upcoming.
Affeldt breaks down how Will Smith’s return affects Giants pitching staff
Former Giants lefty specialist Jeremy Affeldt joined Murph & Mac on Thursday morning to break down Smith’s appearance, and evaluate how his return to the bullpen with affect the entire San Francisco rotation.
Fitz on Pelicans’ success: ‘They don’t have DeMarcus Cousins, and that’s a good thing’
Fitz is impressed with the Pelicans’ play against the Blazers, and thinks they may be better off without DeMarcus Cousins.
Krukow on Anthony Rizzo’s comments about shortening season: ‘It’s kind’ve ridiculous’
Cubs superstar first baseman Anthony Rizzo made some waves on Tuesday afternoon, when he told ESPN Radio that the MLB season should be shortened, and that he’d be willing to take a pay cut as a trade off for playing fewer games.
Krukow details two Giants hitters he’s concerned about
In 2017, the Giants scored the second fewest runs in Major League Baseball. Through 15 games in 2018, despite a retooled lineup, the Giants have scored the third fewest runs in Major League Baseball.
Duane Kuiper details when Giants should start getting concerned with Evan Longoria
Evan Longoria’s career as a Giant hasn’t exactly started off with a bang. Among regular starters, Longoria’s .406 OPS is the lowest on the club through nine games, as are his .125 batting average and on-base percentage. In 32 plate appearances, Longoria has 11 strikeouts and just four hits.
Mike Krukow breaks down Ty Blach’s early success
Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow joined Murph & Mac on Monday, and broke down what Blach has managed to accomplish in his first three starts of the season.