SKATERS ON BASEBALL Cooper & Schmitty

On this episode of Skaters on Baseball the boys sit down with Santa Cruz Skateboards long-time pro, Emmanuel “E-Man” Guzman on the eve of the penultimate pre-season Bay Bridge Series between the A’s and Giants. Listen in as E gives us the rundown on growing up Santa Cruzian, experiencing Crazy George’s bar and batting cage, Family nights at Oakland Coliseum, saving small children from line drive foul balls, and being one of a select group of rippers given one-time access to skate the features inside of Oracle Park. His A’s fandom runs deep and this one is a must-listen. $ELL THE TEAM? The Vegas move? Rickey Henderson? E-Man covers it all!

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And so it begins- Season 2 Episode 1 of Skaters on Baseball. With exhibition games less than 7 days away and spring camp heating up the boys sit down and talk about the latest Giants’ acquisitions including Robbie Ray, Jordan Hicks, and most notably, Jorge Soler bringing his mighty bat to Oracle Park. Soler Power baby! Other topics include Luis Matos showing up yoked in camp, the shaping up of what 2024’s opening day lineup might look like and the debate over which piece the Giants still need most right now-a starting pitcher or a heavy hitting field player. Chapman? Snell? Bellinger? Montgomery?
The off-season featured many ups and downs but now it’s time to dig in for another glorious season of baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and… Chevrolet! Stay tuned to Skaters on Baseball all season long and grind it out with us!

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In this “silver” 25th episode the boys discuss the first fire on the hot stove for the Giants, the signing of KBO superstar CF Jung Hoo Lee and how he impacts the ‘24 season. They also discuss learning to “shohate” after Ohtani signed with the effing Dodgers. Other topics include free agent and trade targets and some discussion about the Giants’ ability (or inability)to attract top talent in the face of a perceived rough image of the city. The clock is ticking quickly towards opening day, so strap in and enjoy the ride!

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Shohei the money or Yamamoto? Why not both. The Hot Stove hasn't been ignited quite yet, but the gas is definitely ready to be lit.

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In this “season postmortem” 23rd episode of Skaters on Baseball, the boys dissect the mostly disappointing 2nd half of the Giants 2023 campaign. On the positive tip, Thairo Estrada, LaMonte Wade Jr, Patrick Bailey turned in excellent years, and the brief emergence of farmhands Keaton Winn and Kyle Harrison gave us a good dose of optimism for ‘24. Other topics include the overdue firing of Gabe Kapler, the ensuing managerial search, some bold playoff predictions,and what the Giants need to accomplish in the fast-approaching off season.

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On this 22nd episode of Skaters on Baseball the boys welcome a very special guest: San Francisco Giants team photographer Andy Kuno! Andy is a native San Franciscan, a dyed in the wool skateboarder and a generational Giants photographer who cut his teeth at Candlestick park, learning the craft from his father while rubbing elbows with some of the most legendary players in baseball history. Tune in as they discuss the fight era of the ‘Stick, the eternal question of where Ohtani will land, and some Willie Mays stories!



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