KNBR Podcasts

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 Bullpen Coach Mark Gardner, non-roster invitee Chris Marrero, and Giants ace Madison Bumgarner after his spring appearance against the Kansas City Royals.

Giants beat writer Henry Schulman believes Josh Osich is one of the most talented pitchers in the organization, and may have the stuff to be a closer in the future.

After being a key component on the magical “We Believe” Warriors a decade ago, Matt Barnes is back in Golden State, and the return has been an emotional one.

With just six weeks remaining in the regular season, the Golden Warriors with be without Kevin Durant for an indefinite amount of time, and possibly into the postseason. Even if Durant is cleared after his re-evaluation in four weeks time, a lull while he is out could put the #1 seed in the Western Conference in jeopardy.

Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow joined Murph and Mac Tuesday morning to talk Giants spring training. Among other things, Krukow spoke about whether the Giants front office is concerned with Johnny Cueto’s continued absence from training camp.

The Sacramento Bee’s 49er insider Matt Barrows joined Murph & Mac Monday morning to review the 49ers offseason so far under the new regime of John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan.

One of the first announcements the Giants made at the conclusion of the 2016 season was the firing of first and third base coaches Roberto Kelly and Bill Hayes.

Arroyo saw his batting average drop from .304 during his days in Triple-A two seasons ago to .274 in Richmond last season, but those sort of growing pains are expected when going from single-A ball to Double-A. Arroyo spoke to the Minor League Podcast’s Cody Pasby for the show’s very first episode, labeling himself ‘ready-to-go’ when it comes to the big leagues.

Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper isn’t buying Baseball America’s most recent list of Top 100 Prospects, that features just one player in the Giants’ farm system, pitcher Tyler Beede, ranked 89th.

Giants general manager Bobby Evans has said repeatedly since the beginning of the offseason, that youngsters Mac Williamson and Jarret Parker will compete for the starting spot in left-field, and that ideally, one would set himself apart as a full time starter. Evans went onto say this week that it’s likely that the player who does not win the job, may be sent down to Triple-A to get more consistent playing time.