KNBR Podcasts

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.

The Giants bullpen is going through a major period of transition. Longtime relievers are no longer in San Francisco and new closer Mark Melancon is joining the team from Washington. However, the injury to Will Smith has created a big question to be answered as the season gets underway.

With just seconds remaining in the Michigan vs. Oklahoma State first round matchup of the NCAA Tournament, KNBR host Larry Krueger was feeling pretty good. Michigan had just taken a four point lead with 3.7 seconds left, and Larry had his money on the Wolverines winning by 2.5.

Giants GM Bobby Evans joined Gary and Larry as the team gets ready to head back to the Bay Area and also discussed Korean infielder Jae-gyun Hwang.

In Todd McShay’s latest mock draft, the ESPN analyst has the 49ers taking another defensive lineman, Stanford’s Solomon Thomas, with the No.2 overall pick in the draft.

Giants outfield prospect Steven Duggar has only two seasons of professional baseball under his belt, but after his first Major League spring training, he feels like he’s mentally ready for the challenges of a big league season.

In the most recent episode of Inside China Basin, Castellano speaks with Giants outfielder Gorkys Hernandez and ESPN Doug Padilla.

Larry Baer joined Gary and Larry Tuesday to talk about the return of Barry Bonds.

In the most recent episode of Inside China Basin, Castellano speaks with Giants outfielders Hunter Pence and Michael Morse.

The biggest positional competition for the Giants in spring training has all but come to an end. Jarrett Parker has all but officially beaten out Mac Williamson for the starting left field job, Giants beat writer Andrew Baggarly told Murph and Mac on Monday morning.