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Episode #339: Arizona Razing

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) reacts to being thrown out at the plate against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning at Oracle Park. But, it also reflects the expression of most Giants fans right now. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images | D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

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It’s definitely not Razing Arizona, it’s the other way around. The Giants have lost all 6 games against the Diamondbacks this year and 9 in a row, extending from last year. Their record stands at 22-34, the third worst record after 56 games in the 140 years of this franchise, and we are more than one-third into the season. The other Giants teams that were at or below the current record did not finish well. We are absolutely looking at a team that could lose 100 games for only the second time in franchise history. Who’s to blame? Do the fans care? Should they break it down and rebuild? These are questions we didn’t think we would ask. But, here we are. The TortureCast three break down their opinions of this club and what they should do going forward. 

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Series Recap #006: PIT, LAD, OAK, AZ

Giants lost their fifth consecutive game in Arizona, and it all started with Eric and Chad’s visit to Arizona last September? (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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Willie Dills graces the mic to recap the last several series of Giants baseball. This team has been testing our patience, and when they perform well (like, vs LA and Oakland), we think maybe they’re coming out of it, but then they fall back into their regular pattern of no offense and soul-crushing endings like last night’s 2-out walk off vs Arizona. Willie covers a bit of the trade of Patrick Bailey to the Guardians, Rafael Devers’ struggles, Adames’ underperformance, and the fact that Casey Schmitt is the Giants best player. Maybe baseball in the 1880s is more entertaining than Giants baseball right now. They are 6-6 in their last 12, but that’s not going to pull them out of their hole in the National League, sitting at 20-29 with the 4th-worst record in MLB. Listen and commiserate with Willie.

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Episode #338: Could They Beeee Any Worse?

Our “Friends” are concerned about the Giants. Are you? (Generated by AI…duh)

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The title is vocalized by Chandler’s character from “Friends,” FYI. Anyway, could they be any worse? Well, the only time they were after 37 games was in 2017…by one game. So, this is their second-worst 37 games start in franchise history. Eric and Chad dive into the desert that is the Giants offense and try to understand what could be causing it. Pitching has been statistically average, but they have had three dramatic late-inning failures in the last week, fueling eight losses in nine games. One one direction they can go: up! Who are we kidding, down is still possible…

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