KNBR Podcasts

Breer: 49ers may have trouble trading back for likes of Foster, Fournette

Apr 6, 2017 | 4:53pm

As the NFL draft approaches, two prevailing schools of though have edged their way into the forefront as to what the 49ers are going to do with their second overall pick.

Kontos: Lack of specialization gives Giants bullpen ‘old-school’ feel

Apr 6, 2017 | 11:17am

The Giants bullpen has a much different look in 2017 than the group that blew an MLB worst 32 saves last season. San Francisco addressed the closer position by adding Mark Melancon for $62 million this offseason. They also let three veteran relievers, Sergio Romo, Javier Lopez and Santiago Casilla, walk in free agency, opening […]

Javier Lopez on Bumgarner: You’re scared to death to see that guy come to the plate

Apr 6, 2017 | 10:08am

Former Giants reliever Javier Lopez joined the Murph and Mac Show on Thursday morning.

Numbers show defense still Warriors’ backbone during late season surge

Apr 5, 2017 | 10:32am

The Golden State Warriors have spent the past three regular seasons cutting through the NBA like a sharpened Ginsu. They have quite literally changed the face of professional basketball.

Baggarly: Giants saw ‘big time positives’ from Bumgarner’s first start

Apr 3, 2017 | 8:42pm

Bay Area News Group’s Andy Baggarly talks about Game 1 of 162.

Krukow: Derek Law ‘is pitching a little bit afraid’

Apr 3, 2017 | 10:15am

After blowing an MLB worst 30 saves last season, the San Francisco Giants picked up right where they left off in Sunday’s opener, blowing two saves in the 8th and 9th innings in a 6-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Kurkjian: I don’t think Matt Cain can turn it around

Mar 31, 2017 | 11:09am

It’s been a rough spring for Matt Cain. The Giants’ fifth starter posted a 7.82 ERA in seven starts during the pre-season, showing little improvement from the 5.64 ERA he posted last season, or the 5.79 ERA he had in 2014. Despite the fact that the Giants are giving him one last shot to turn […]

Teams reportedly concerned about Kaepernick’s vegan diet [report]

Mar 31, 2017 | 10:12am

The discussion surrounding Colin Kaepernick’s free agency continues to get more bizarre with each passing day.

Jeff Samardzija: Adding curveball provided breath of fresh air last season

Mar 30, 2017 | 4:36pm

Joe Castellano is an insider on the ground covering the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He is the host of the Inside China Basin podcast, with updates three times a week during the season, delivering up to date Giants news and information. In the most recent episode of Inside China Basin, Castellano speaks with Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija and catcher Trevor Brown.

Bobby Evans: Chris Marrero has done everything he can to make Giants’ roster

Mar 30, 2017 | 12:29pm

Just one in a seemingly endless list of non-roster invitees to Giants camp this spring, outfielder Chris Marrero has been a revelation. The former first round pick of the Washington Nationals crushed the ball in Arizona, with his seven home runs tied for second amongst all major leaguers this spring, behind only MVP candidate Bryce Harper. That doesn’t take into account the homer he hit against the Puerto Rican national team in an exhibition game either.