Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Connor Grossman
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Giants Postcards is your go-to podcast for the latest on the San Francisco Giants. Join former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman and KNBR's Kerry Crowley as they laugh, debate, and discuss all things Giants. Whether you're looking to remember some #ForeverGiants, vent about the Dodgers, or anything else MLB-related, we've got you covered one postcard at a time.

  1. 3D AGO

    Pass the Kool-Aid: What we like about the 2026 SF Giants

    Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back and yes, the Kool-Aid is flowing. The guys break down what has them excited heading into 2026: an offense that should be above average (finally), a full season of Rafael Devers launching balls into the cove, Bryce Eldridge’s continued development—including some curious work in the outfield—and the simple fact that the Giants are back in the national conversation. The guys also hit on how Vitello might handle the pressure of bullpen management, the impact of the World Baseball Classic, and what to expect from ball-strike challenges this season. On today’s postcard:— What we’re most excited about in 2026 (5:56)— Is spring training a good learning ground for Vitello? (28:58)— Why is Eldridge working in the outfield? (32:19)— How will the Giants handle the new system of challenging balls and strikes? (39:39) Catch Kerry on KNBR and at the San Francisco Standard, subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, and leave a rating and review — we’ll read it on the show.

    47 min

  2. FEB 5

    The Giants are betting everything on the bats

    Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back to make sense of two Giants moves that say a lot about what this team wants to be in 2026. Harrison Bader’s deal makes a lot of sense. Luis Arraez’s… does not. And yet, here we are. The guys break down why Bader fits cleanly into the Giants’ roster, why Arraez is already conjuring memories of The Belt Wars, and how the Giants' biggest mistake is who they didn't sign. Connor and Kerry also confront the scary reality that Buster Posey’s Giants appear to be planting their flag as an offense-first team. How's that going to go? On this episode of Postcards:— Breaking down Bader and Arraez's deals (3:44)— What's Casey Schmitt's future look like? (18:38)— The real issue with Arraez's signing (24:12)— What will the identity be of the 2026 Giants? (29:49)— The Giants' three sentences on Beltran, non-roster invitees, and more (39:26) Catch Kerry on KNBR and read his work over at the SF Standard. Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, and if you’re enjoying the show, leave a rating and review—the guys read them on air.

    48 min

  3. JAN 15

    Buster Posey’s Giants don’t look like Buster Posey’s Giants

    Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back for Giants Postcards’ first episode of 2026 — and the Giants are already confusing them. Reports suggest San Francisco is aggressively pursuing a second baseman in the trade market, which leads to a bigger question: why there, and not where the Giants actually seem thin? Connor and Kerry dig into how far the Giants have drifted from the “pitching and defense” identity that has defined winning baseball in San Francisco. They also take stock of a rotation built on durability questions, a bullpen full of “guys,” and how the Giants' fortunes have turned in Latin America. The conversation then turns to football—and why being a 49ers fan right now only makes a decade of Giants .500 baseball feel more frustrating. Listen up:— Why are the Giants chasing second basemen? (3:55)— The Giants are panning for gold in the bullpen (18:58)— A rotation short on innings ... and upside (26:19)— How have the Giants landed top Latin American prospects? (34:10)— What the 49ers can teach the Giants (39:17) Follow Connor and the newsletter at Giants Postcards, and if you’re enjoying the show, leave a rating and review — the guys will read it on air.

    46 min

  4. 12/09/2025

    Barry Bonds and the endless wait for Cooperstown

    Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back with a Jeff Kent Hall of Fame episode… that quickly becomes a Barry Bonds episode. Kent is officially Cooperstown-bound, but the real story is the Hall of Fame’s increasingly calculated effort to keep out Bonds, Clemens, and any suspected steroid user. Connor argues there’s a way to honor the truth of baseball history without pretending the steroid era didn’t happen, and the Hall’s current strategy is the opposite of honesty. Once the soapbox gets put away, Connor and Kerry dig into what actually happens at the Winter Meetings, the Giants’ search for pitching, Buster Posey’s carefully vague updates, and the bizarre reality that the Giants managed to get nothing for Marco Luciano. On today’s postcard:— The Hall of Fame's quiet war on Bonds, Clemens, etc (7:46)— What actually happens at the winter meetings (21:40)— What's the plan for Buster Posey and the Giants? (27:06)— No return for Marco Luciano? No one? (38:35)— Favorite giveaways for 2026, and a thank-you to you (45:22) Subscribe to Connor's newsletter at giantspostcards.com, hear Kerry on KNBR and in Section 415, and leave a rating or review — the guys love to read them on the show.

    50 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Why the Giants won't spend enough this winter

    Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return and try to make sense about why a conversation about the San Francisco Giants now has to be a conversation about private equity. The guys unpack why the Giants are reportedly shying away from big deals, how deferred money and managerial payouts factor in, and what role the team’s new private equity partners may (or may not) be playing behind the scenes. Plus, listener reactions to Kerry’s Hunter Greene trade idea, and whether a win-now roster can actually afford to wait. On today’s postcard:— Kerry defends his Bryce Eldridge trade idea (3:40)— Why the Giants don't plan to spend big, according to Andrew Baggarly's latest story (7:24)— Rolling back the memories as Connor clears out his bobblehead collection (28:08) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, catch Kerry on KNBR and in Section 415 at the SF Standard, and leave a rating or review—the guys will read them on air.

    34 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    Should the Giants trade Bryce Eldridge?

    Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back, live(ish) from San Francisco. They dive straight into the biggest Giants question of the winter: should the team trade Bryce Eldridge? With a win-now core, the guys debate whether the Giants can afford to wait — or whether Eldridge’s peak value is too good to pass up. They also sort through Tony Vitello’s growing coaching staff, from Justin Meccage’s Pirates baggage to the wonderfully absurd arrival of hitting coach Hunter Mense. Plus: Rule 5 roulette, a few old free-agent heartbreaks, and a couple listener reviews to wrap things up. On today’s postcard:— The Eldridge decision and the Giants’ timeline (3:38)— Tony V’s staff (and that name… Hunter Mense) (10:19)— No Rule 5 protections — what does it say? (44:49)— Free-agent misses that still haunt (49:28) Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, catch Kerry on KNBR and at the SF Standard, and leave a rating and review — the guys just might read them on air.

    57 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    Giants face tricky winter after Tony Vitello's introduction

    Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley return for an offseason edition of Giants Postcards. Kerry shares his first impressions of Tony Vitello, who sounded sure of himself even if he's not sure what to do next. No bold promises, no new identity—just a whole lot of energy. Connor wonders what that means for a team whose expectations somehow never seem to change. They also unpack the tricky path ahead this winter, highlighted by their need for a closer and the precarious nature of paying for an expensive one. Remember Mark Melancon? We'll find out together what Buster Posey's playbook is. Here's what else is on tap:5:17 — Takeaways from Tony Vitello’s introduction17:02 — Do you sign a closer for big money?25:23 — Giants ownership dishes on Bochy, payroll, and more38:18 — Yamamoto vs. Bumgarner, World Series kings42:14 — Watching the Dodgers win an epic Game 7 Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, catch Kerry on KNBR, and leave a rating or review—especially if you’re listening from Prague.

    51 min

  8. 10/24/2025

    Giants hire Tony Vitello: Bold, bizarre, or brilliant?

    Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back to cover the latest unconventional chapter for Buster Posey’s Giants. Tony Vitello will be the Giants' next manager, the first skipper ever to jump from college to the pros with no coaching experience in MLB. It’s a swing that feels equal parts inspired and insane. Maybe Vitello’s edge and energy is exactly what the Giants need. Or maybe a veteran-laden roster will want nothing to do with it. We'll find out real soon. Here's what else is on tap:8:43 — Should Buster Posey build to beat the Dodgers?17:58 — What drew the Giants to Tony Vitello?27:29 — Who’s going to be on the coaching staff?29:41 — How much of Gabe Kapler's influence lingers on?37:36 — Why Connor’s more interested in Giants coverage than ever Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com, follow Kerry at the San Francisco Standard, and leave the guys a review if you want a shoutout on the show.

    51 min
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Giants Postcards is your go-to podcast for the latest on the San Francisco Giants. Join former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman and KNBR's Kerry Crowley as they laugh, debate, and discuss all things Giants. Whether you're looking to remember some #ForeverGiants, vent about the Dodgers, or anything else MLB-related, we've got you covered one postcard at a time.

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