Covecast

Ben discusses the Giants’ miserable sweep in Arizona, and why it highlighted some reasons to be excited about the future and some reasons for doom and gloom. He also addresses the rumor that the Giants are aggressively interested in Giancarlo Stanton. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben previews the last five weeks of the season for the Giants. In a lost season (the Giants were eliminated from the NL West on Sunday), what should fans be paying attention to in the season’s home stretch? Is there hope for next year? Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben discusses Chris Stratton’s dazzling start on Sunday, but puts it all into perspective as the Giants look ahead to 2018. Stratton and Ty Blach may become fixtures in the Giants’ rotation for years to come. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben discusses the recent changes to the Giants’ roster. Pablo Sandoval, Jarrett Parker, and Albert Suarez have made an immediate impact, while Matt Cain was relegated to the bullpen and George Kontos was shipped off to Pittsburgh. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Adam is back in studio. He and Ben discuss what went wrong for the 41-68 San Francisco Giants. They point to the team’s bad bullpen, failure to platoon vulnerable players, and atrocious outfield defense (and hitting) as key causes. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben discusses the Giants’ lack of moves at the trading deadline. Does a trade in August make more sense? What is (and what should be) the short- and long-term plan for this seemingly slipping franchise? Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben analyzes the Eduardo Nuñez trade (why it was obvious and inevitable) and discusses the surprisingly decent return. He also opines that a core player (or two) may be the next to go. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben discusses the Giants’ series win against the Indians, and the reported signing of Pablo Sandoval to a minor league contract. He talks about needing the front office to be ruthless, not sentimental, if the team wants to compete in the National League West in years to come. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records […]

It’s that time of year again. The Giants have virtually no chance of making the playoffs this year, and the trading deadline is just two weeks away. Will the Giants make a big splash? Rumors abound and the clock is ticking. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben analyzes the Giants’ difficult situation: they’re 64-98 over their last 162 games since the 2016 All-Star break. They have an aging offensive core. Johnny Cueto probably won’t bring back much in a trade. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben discusses the Giants’ recent hot streak, but puts it all into context in what has been a miserable 2017 season and past calendar year overall. Music Credit: Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben and Adam analyze the struggling Giants. Mark Melancon blew another save yesterday, and the guys from CoveCast continue to wonder if the $62M could have been spent more wisely. They also discuss the upcoming 2017 draft and begin to think realistically about the trading deadline.

Ben and Adam discuss the 22-33 Giants, who just completed their fifth straight losing month and are 52-75 since the 2016 All-Star break. What needs to be done to turn the franchise around? Who is responsible and what should be done about it? What is the short- and long-term solution? All that and more in […]

Ben discusses yesterday’s fight between Hunter Stickland and Bryce Harper. Who is at fault, and what should be done about it? He also puts things into a broader context: The 2017 season for the Giants as a whole seems to be ugliness personified. Music Credit: Music Released by Tasty Records Artist: TheFatRat Song: Xenogenesis

Ben and Adam analyze the 10-18 Giants, who have the National League’s worst record and the Major Leagues’ worst run differential. Can they turn it around despite an offense that doesn’t hit for enough power, a bullpen that is mediocre at best, and a starting staff missing Madison Bumgarner? Does the organization need to reconsider […]

Ben and Adam are back one final time before Opening Day on Sunday. They anticipate the Giants’ final 25-man roster and discuss the young or new guys who very well may get a shot in 2017. Ty Blach, Chris Marrero, Jarrett Parker, Aaron Hill, and Kelby Tomlinson are discussed at length. They also make their […]

Ben and Adam discuss the upcoming weekend of games for team U.S.A. in the World Baseball Classic, which features arguably the Giants’ two best position players. They also talk about the Giants’ 24th and 25th roster spots and who they think has the edge with just three weeks left before Opening Day. Intro/Outro Song: TheFatRat […]

Ben and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, with Spring Training right around the corner. They talk about Brian Wilson’s comeback efforts as a knuckleball pitcher; the competition for the 5th starter spot; Pence’s oblique; Barry Bonds’ return to an instructor’s role; and finally, the terrible proposed extra-innings rule change from the league office. […]

Ben and Adam discuss the reports that Sergio Romo has a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They talk about his time with the Giants and look ahead to a bullpen without any of the Core Four. They also discuss the four Giants who have appeared thus far on MLB Network’s Top 10 Right […]

Ben and Adam are back after a long winter hiatus. They discuss the Giants’ offseason and explore ways the team can get better as the 2017 season approaches.