KNBR Podcasts

Though a Giants pitching staff that ranks 17th in the Major Leagues in earned run average hasn’t aided the franchise’s cause this season, San Francisco’s lineup was unable to keep the club afloat during the first half of the season.

Two players that the 49ers expect big things from on the defensive end – DeForest Buckner and Jimmie Ward – have missed time due to injury, and are working their way back to full strength before the September 10 season opener versus the Carolina Panthers.

Opt in or opt out? Giants CEO Larry Baer doesn’t know, but he hopes Cueto is back in the orange and black next season.

Solomon Thomas was the first draft selection that John Lynch made as general manager of the San Francisco 49ers. So far, there’s been no buyer’s remorse on Lynch’s end.

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.

49ers beat writer extraordinaire Matt Maiocco hopped on KNBR for the first time in years on Monday afternoon and broke down what he’s seen from the 49ers through training camp and the first two preseason games.

After Buster Posey expressed some rare frustration after being hit by a pitch in Sunday’s game, Mike Krukow joined Murph and Mac on KNBR to discuss why Posey became so angry.

This week the guys break down each position, discuss when to take a quarterback, and talk about how to navigate the early rounds of the draft.

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.