Giant Hot Takes

Jack McDowell
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A podcast and blog combining San Francisco Giants baseball with fan opinions and reactions with data driven analysis. “Over Reaction Off Days” every off day.

  1. SF Giants Offseason Preview | Episode 28

    11/11/2025

    SF Giants Offseason Preview | Episode 28

    Jack (sfg.hot.takes) and Colton (sfgiants.today) recap the disaster ending of the season for the San Francisco Giants and the firing of Bob Melvin. They discuss why Tony Vitello is a home run hire, and give their predictions for the offseason. The finish the episode off with some fan Q&A. Make sure to subscribe! Giant Hot Takes Linkshttps://linktr.ee/gianthottakesSF Giants Today Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/sfgiants.today/Tags#baseballhighlights⁠ ⁠#sfgiants⁠ ⁠#willyadames⁠ ⁠#mattchapman⁠ ⁠#justinverlander⁠ ⁠#mlb⁠ ⁠#freeagency⁠ ⁠#springtraining⁠ ⁠#springtraining2025⁠ ⁠#yankees⁠ ⁠#newyork⁠ ⁠#worldseries

    57 min

  2. 07/29/2025

    What Should The SF Giants Do At The Trade Deadline? | Episode 27

    Jack dives into the circus like act the Giants have performed since the All Star break. He talks about the meltdown against the Mets and the embarrassing loss to the Pirates. He wraps the show up by answering some fan Q&A and discusses his plan for the trade deadline. Fun episode!Giant Hot Takes Linkshttps://linktr.ee/gianthottakesTags#baseballhighlights⁠ ⁠#sfgiants⁠ ⁠#willyadames⁠ ⁠#mattchapman⁠ ⁠#justinverlander⁠ ⁠#mlb⁠ ⁠#freeagency⁠ ⁠#springtraining⁠ ⁠#springtraining2025⁠ ⁠#yankees⁠ ⁠#newyork⁠ ⁠#worldseries

    27 min

  3. 07/06/2025

    All Star Break Approaching... Where Do The SF Giants Stand? | Episode 26

    Jack dives into a horrible road trip against the White Sox and Diamondbacks and discusses what is causing the offensive struggles. He fires off some hot takes on potential trade deadline targets including Seth Lugo, Ed Cabrera and others. Finally, Jack reacts to fan "overreactions" and hot takes on where the Giants stand. You do NOT want to miss this one!Giant Hot Takes Linkshttps://linktr.ee/gianthottakesTags#baseballhighlights⁠ ⁠#sfgiants⁠ ⁠#willyadames⁠ ⁠#mattchapman⁠ ⁠#justinverlander⁠ ⁠#mlb⁠ ⁠#freeagency⁠ ⁠#springtraining⁠ ⁠#springtraining2025⁠ ⁠#yankees⁠ ⁠#newyork⁠ ⁠#worldseries

    26 min

  4. 05/29/2025

    Are The SF Giants In Trouble? | 2025 Over Reaction Off Day #1 | Episode 25

    Jack dives into a disastrous series against the Tigers and discusses what is causing the offensive struggles. He also dives into the excellence of the pitching staff and the emerging star the San Francisco Giants have in Landen Roupp. Finally, Jack reacts to fan "overreactions" and hot takes on where the Giants stand. You do NOT want to miss this one! Giant Hot Takes Linkshttps://linktr.ee/gianthottakesTags⁠#baseball⁠ ⁠#baseballlife⁠Tags#baseballhighlights⁠ ⁠#sfgiants⁠ ⁠#willyadames⁠ ⁠#mattchapman⁠ ⁠#justinverlander⁠ ⁠#mlb⁠ ⁠#freeagency⁠ ⁠#springtraining⁠ ⁠#springtraining2025⁠ ⁠#yankees⁠ ⁠#newyork⁠ ⁠#worldseries

    32 min

  5. 05/19/2025

    The SF Giants Are Hot + KC Royals Series Preview | Episode 24

    Jack breaks down the San Francisco Giants recent homestand including a disappointing series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and a HUGE sweep of the Sacramento Athletics. He goes in depth on the advanced metrics of Camilo Doval + Logan Webb and dives into differences between their 2024 and 2025 seasons! Jack wraps up the episode previewing the upcoming series against a surging Royals team! You won't want to miss this one! Giant Hot Takes Links https://linktr.ee/gianthottakesTags#baseball #baseballlife #baseballhighlights #sfgiants #willyadames #mattchapman #justinverlander #mlb #freeagency #springtraining #springtraining2025 #yankees #newyork #worldseries

    29 min

  6. 05/12/2025

    Do The San Francisco Giants Need To Make Changes? | Episode 23

    Jack hosts special guest Ryan from Giants SF Central on Instagram! They dive into the embarrasing 3 game sweep in Minnesota along with the promising series win against Chicago. Ryanprovides some fantastic insight about the state of the Giants and the recent rough stretch along with the upcoming Diamondbacks series! You will not want to miss this episode! Follow Ryan and Giants SF Central at the links below and make sure to Like and Subscribe on this video!Giants SF Central Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/giantssfcentral/Giant Hot Takes Links https://www.youtube.com/@UC0FkeUoBL-l4rChxSH5OjWw https://www.instagram.com/sfg.hot.takes/https://x.com/GiantHotTakesTags#baseball #baseballlife #baseballhighlights #sfgiants #willyadames #mattchapman #justinverlander #mlb #freeagency #springtraining #springtraining2025 #yankees #newyork #worldseries

    1 hr

  7. 05/04/2025

    SF Giants ESCAPE A Rough Patch behind Logan Webb Feat. Talkin' Giants | Episode 22

    Jack hosts special guest Brandon from Talkin Giants on Instagram! They dive into the disappointing 3 game losing streak and discuss if this San Francisco Giants team is a legit contender. Brandon provides some fantastic insight about the state of the Giants and the recent rough stretch along with the upcoming Cubs series! You will not want to miss this episode! Follow Brandon and Talkin Giants at the links below and make sure to Like and Subscribe on this video!Talkin Giants Links https://www.instagram.com/talkin_giants_/Giant Hot Takes Links / @gianthottakespodcast / sfg.hot.takes https://x.com/GiantHotTakesTags#baseball #baseballlife #baseballhighlights #sfgiants #willyadames #mattchapman #justinverlander #mlb #freeagency #springtraining #springtraining2025 #yankees #newyork #worldseries

    40 min

  8. 04/29/2025

    Giants Padres Series Preview Featuring @devinesportsgospel | Episode 21

    Jack hosts special guest Matt Devine from the esteemed Devine Sports Gospel! They dive into the MASSIVE upcoming 2 game series between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday and Wednesday. Matt provides some fantastic insight about the state of the Padres and the recent rough stretch along with the gauntlet that the NL West appears to be. You will not want to miss this episode! Follow the DSG at the links below and make sure to Like and Subscribe on this video!Devine Sports Gospel Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/@devinesportsgospelhttps://www.instagram.com/devinesportsgospel/https://x.com/DevineGospelGiant Hot Takes Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/@GiantHotTakesPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sfg.hot.takes/https://x.com/GiantHotTakesTags#baseball #baseballlife #baseballhighlights #sfgiants #willyadames #mattchapman #justinverlander #mlb #freeagency #springtraining #springtraining2025 #yankees #newyork #worldseries

    31 min
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A podcast and blog combining San Francisco Giants baseball with fan opinions and reactions with data driven analysis. “Over Reaction Off Days” every off day.

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  • Creator
    Jack McDowell
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  • Episodes
    18
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    © Jack McDowell
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