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by TortureCast | August 15, 2025 · 12:17 AM

Episode #321: Home Field Disadvantage

Probably a photo of Heliot Ramos watching a video replay of his unexplainable throw into the left field grass at Oracle Park on Wednesday vs the Padres. (Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images)

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The Giants may be a bad team after all. They followed up a historic winless six game homestand with a 4-2 roadtrip, and came right back home and lost five of six, meaning the Giants have lost 13 of their last 14 at home. They last time the franchise did that was 1940 in New York. They are below .500 for the season, on the road, and at home. Their only winning month is April. Their second half is atrocious, and they are 18-33 since being tied for first with the Dodgers on June 13. This is their fourth consecutive season of having a winning record in the first half, followed by a second half collapse. Visions of the postseason snatched away by ineptitude of the summer.

But why? What is happening? The players don’t know, BoMel doesn’t know, but we all know that they stink and they have for quite some time. Their hitting is near the league bottom, they can’t hit with runners in scoring position, and they are striking out at a prodigious rate. And don’t get us started on the physical and mental errors on the field and basepaths (we’re talking about you, Ramos!)

With 41 games left, the Giants’ postseason chances are essentially zero. What can we look forward to? An Eldrige call up? For Logan Webb to regain his composure? For Melvin to stop being so passive with his coaching and maybe light a fire under their collective asses? At least the anxiety of watching the Giants in the postseason won’t be a reality, but when we look back, we realize that we’ve only experienced that anxiety one time in the last nine seasons. Their glory days are far behind them and may not be getting any closer to rekindling them if management doesn’t find a solution soon.

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by TortureCast | August 6, 2025 · 10:55 PM

Episode #320: Trade Deadline Review: Was it Worth it?

Mike Yastrzemski homers in his first at bat with the Kansas City Royals after he was traded from the Giants. Photo by AP.

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We last recorded in between trades, but we break down the Yaz and Doval trades from last week. All in all, the Giants received eight players for the three they traded away, and with Yaz and Rogers being free agents of the end of the year, it made sense to exchange rentals for potential future talent. But, it is weird seeing Yaz in Royal Blue, Rogers in the throwback Mets unis, and Doval in Yankee grey. Posey also played with all three, and he admitted it was tough making that phone call to his former teammates.

As far as their performance on the field, they followed up a horrible 0-6 homestand with a 4-2 road record against the same Mets and Pirates. With the focus on the future seasons, no one is holding their breath that the Giants will make a run at the wildcard, a position they solidly held for the entire season until a few weeks ago. That said, it will be a good opportunity to showcase new blood in the majors and minors. Bryce Eldridge is HOT in Sacramento, blasting four bombs in his last three games, but Posey said they aren’t rushing him up. And…the first female umpire in MLB history will be working the plate during the second game of a double header this Sunday in Atlanta. It’s crazy that this hasn’t happened sooner, especially with female officials in the NBA and NFL. We also ponder what happened to LaMonte Wade Jr’s ability to hit a baseball, as he was released by the Angels over the weekend. Late night LaMonte might have had his last day in the majors.

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by TortureCast | August 12, 2024 · 6:06 PM

Episode #304: Don’t Tease us, Giants!

The 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants were honored at Oracle Park on Saturday. Most of the team was there, including Bum, Posey, the core 4, Pence, Panik, Peavy, Vogey, Belt, Sabean, and more. How has it been 10 YEARS?! (Photo by SF Giants)

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The Giants have been slowly creeping up in the standings and suddenly find themselves 2 games above .500 and only 1.5 games back of the wild card with 42 to play. We discuss their playoff chances, their recent trades, the demotion of Doval, Snell’s resurgence and no-hitter, the all-important 4-game series with the Braves this week, the 2014 World Series team reunion, and much, much more.

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by TortureCast | July 17, 2024 · 4:22 PM

Episode #303: Giants are Mid

Logan Webb did not pitch well in his first All Star game, giving up 3 earned runs in one inning of a 5-3 loss to the American League in Texas. (Photo by MLB video/FOX Sports)

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Well, they are. At the All Star break, the Giants stand at 3 games under .500, and while they are only 3 games back of the final wildcard spot, they have 5 teams ahead of them. That’s a tough assignment. Should they sell, buy, or stand pat? Eric and Chad discuss the Giants prospects of making the playoffs with 67 games remaining. We also had an All-Star game, where the two Giants didn’t do so well in another NL loss. And…we talk about the MLB draft with the Giants going outfield heavy in the early rounds.

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by TortureCast | June 21, 2024 · 3:07 PM

Episode #302: The “Say Hey” Kid

Willie Mays, considered the best baseball player of all time, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93.

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Willie Mays, a legendary figure in baseball history, forged an incomparable legacy throughout his illustrious career. Born in 1931, Mays made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Giants in 1951, quickly capturing attention with his exceptional athleticism and prowess both at bat and in the outfield. Known for his remarkable catches and powerful hitting, Mays became a symbol of excellence and determination on the field. His tenure with the Giants, which continued when they moved to San Francisco in 1958, solidified his status as an icon for both the franchise and its fans. Mays’ impact transcended statistics; he embodied the spirit of the game, inspiring generations with his charisma, sportsmanship, and unwavering dedication. His contributions to the Giants’ success and his influence on the sport as a whole remain unparalleled, making Willie Mays a revered figure in baseball and a beloved hero to Giants fans everywhere.

Chad, Eric, and Willie reflect upon Mays’ life and career after his passing earlier this week. Mays’ was Eric and Willie’s favorite Giant, and Eric wouldn’t even be a fan of the Giants if it weren’t for Willie Mays. Willie Dills’ always wears 24 and heck, his NAME is Willie. It’s not sad, but it is somber that Mays passed away two days before the game at Rickwood Field was to honor him. We spend the majority of this episode talking about his career and impact on our lives, review the experience and game at Rickwood Field, then wrap up with where the Giants stand at almost the halfway point in the season.

Willie Dills also recorded a few minutes of audio while standing at Mays’ statue at Oracle Park the day after his passing. That audio can be found separately or at the end of this podcast.

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by TortureCast | June 3, 2024 · 10:36 PM

Episode #301: Judged

Camilo Doval gets pulled after giving up four runs in the 9th to the Yankees. The game went from a 5-3 Giants’ lead to a 7-5 loss. Photo by Brandon Vallance/GettyImages

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The Giants had a good two weeks going, winning 10 of 12 games and getting 2 games north of .500. Until they faced the Yankees. Aaron Judge went off at Oracle, something Giants fans dreamt of a couple of years ago. Except, he did it in Yankee road grey going 6-10 with 3 bombs and even 2 stolen bases. It didn’t help that Camilo Doval blew a 2 run lead in the 9th to complete the Yankee sweep. We look into some of Doval’s metrics, and let’s just say his barrel and hard hit percentage are near the bottom of the league, where it’s traditionally near the top. Perhaps his stuff isn’t moving as much, because the velocity is there. After recording, the Giants went out and lost another heartbreaker to Arizona in walk-off fashion. They have lost 5 in a row and are 3 games below water. Not great, but still within 1.5 games of the wild card.

Chad, Eric, and Willie are actually pretty positive about this team. They ran into the Yankee buzzsaw, but also took 2 of 3 from the best team in the NL, so there’s that. Still, it’s going to be an uphill climb with the piling injuries (Lee out for the year, Wade out for 4 weeks, etc.) and young guys trying to find their place.

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by TortureCast | September 7, 2023 · 4:54 PM

Episode #288: Playoff Chances are Dimming

Joc Pederson made a crucial error at Wrigley that allowed the Cubs to put up a crooked number and eventually win 11-8.

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The Giants are sabotaging their path to the playoffs that, 4 weeks ago, was still looking very likely. However, they have gone 9-23 since Aug 5, including a current 6-game losing streak, and now stand at an even .500 and 2.5 games back of the wild card with 22 games remaining. The big issue is not just the 2.5 games, but the fact that they’ll have to leapfrog at least 3 teams to get that third spot, with Miami, Cincinnati, and Arizona all ahead of them. The Cubs are now solidly in the second wild card spot and only 1.5 games back of the division after sweeping the Giants. The Giants’ playoff chance once stood at 75%, but have plummeted to just 13% on Baseball Reference, which is much lower than the other wild card teams. The reason for that is that the Giants face the Dodgers 7 times while Cincinnati gets to beat up on the weaker teams in baseball. The Giants will have to right the ship with a sweep of Colorado, there really is no way they can lose more series and hope to snag a playoff dance card. We also talk about Kyle Harrison’s electric home debut, and Alex Cobbs near no-no. It’s not all doom and gloom!

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by TortureCast | August 21, 2023 · 7:16 PM

Episode #287: Where Has All The Hitting Gone?

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After a break in recording, we come back to the mic to find the Giants buried in the NL West, but still firmly in the wild card race. With a 7-11 record in August, and the Dodgers going 17-2 during that same period, the Giants are now 11.5 games back with 38 to play, so they can kiss the division title goodbye. That said, the playoffs are still within reach, as they currently hold the second wild card. BUT, 5 teams are all within 1.5 games of each other for the second and third spots, and the Phillies are 2 ahead of that. Speaking of, the Giants have a huge series in Philly, as they try and take advantage of a wild card competitor. After losing 5 consecutive series, and going 2-14 over their last 16 road games, the Giants desperately need some road magic. Kyle Harrison finally gets the call up and will start in Philly on Tuesday…just don’t walk half the lineup, kid.

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by TortureCast | July 31, 2023 · 9:36 PM

Episode #286: Trade Deadline Discussion

The Giants traded a player to be named later for AJ Pollock from the Seattle Mariners today.

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During our show today, the Giants made a trade for AJ Pollock and Mark Mathias from the Mariners for our favorite “player to be named later.” Other than that, the Giants have less than 24 hours to pull off additional trades, and this one certainly doesn’t move the needle with an aging 35-year-old Pollock hitting under .200 on the year and currently on the IL. What is surprising, is despite the 6-game losing streak, the Giants won 4 of 5 and have the third best record in the NL, hold the first wild card spot, and are only 2 games behind the Dodgers. That’s a great position to be in. That said, we looked forward to August and what lies ahead is gonna be tough with two series against the Braves, and series against the Rays, Phillies, and Reds. Lots of winning teams coming up, but the Giants have to stay at or above .500 to keep in the race. It’s gonna be an interesting month.

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