2001 World Series champion and Diamondbacks' special advisor Luis Gonzalez joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about why MLB teams are giving out more long-term contracts to unproven young players, how much the college baseball experience prepared him for the big leagues, and his World-Series winning walk-off hit against Mariano Rivera.

2001 World Series champion and Diamondbacks' special advisor Luis Gonzalez joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about why MLB teams are giving out more long-term contracts to unproven young players, how much the college baseball experience prepared him for the big leagues, and his World-Series winning walk-off hit against Mariano Rivera.

He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants, now he’s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings w/ Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.

He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants, now he&rsquo;s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings w/ Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.

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He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants. Now he’s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings with Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.

He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants. Now he&rsquo;s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings with Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.

Luis Gonzalez on the evolution of youth baseball pipelines to the MLB

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Former MLB umpire and Mountain View native Ted Barett joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his early days learning in the Joe Brinkman Umpire School, the challenges he faced officiating the World Baseball Classic, and some notable games he umpired behind the plate, including Matt Cain's perfect game in 2012.

Former MLB umpire and Mountain View native Ted Barett joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his early days learning in the Joe Brinkman Umpire School, the challenges he faced officiating the World Baseball Classic, and some notable games he umpired behind the plate, including Matt Cain's perfect game in 2012.

Ted Barrett on the challenges of umpiring

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The Giants' minor league system is on fire, with four teams currently sitting in first place in their respective leagues. Steve Croner joins the show to break down the impressive performance of the Giants' farm system. With a strong focus on developing young talent, the Giants are building a promising future for their major league team. Steve highlights the Giants' recent trades, including the acquisition of Jonah Cox and Parks Harbor, which have proven to be shrewd moves. He also talks about the challenges of evaluating young players, particularly those who are still developing their skills. 

 

The Giants' minor league system is on fire, with four teams currently sitting in first place in their respective leagues. Steve Croner joins the show to break down the impressive performance of the Giants' farm system. With a strong focus on developing young talent, the Giants are building a promising future for their major league team.&nbsp;Steve highlights the Giants' recent trades, including the acquisition of Jonah Cox and Parks Harbor, which have proven to be shrewd moves. He also talks about the challenges of evaluating young players, particularly those who are still developing their skills.&nbsp;
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Steve Kroner on the Giants top prospects and who we should keep an eye on for the 2026 Giants

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Bill Lasky is joined by Dave Tobener of the SF Gate to discuss the Giant's recent performance and what they need to do to get back on track. The conversation touches on the team's decision to play Casey Schmitt at multiple positions, including left field, despite not having played there since high school. They also discuss the Giants' handling of Bryce Eldridge, who's been getting mixed reviews from the media and fans. 

 

Bill Lasky is joined by Dave Tobener of the SF Gate to discuss the Giant's recent performance and what they need to do to get back on track.&nbsp;The conversation touches on the team's decision to play Casey Schmitt at multiple positions, including left field, despite not having played there since high school. They also discuss the Giants' handling of Bryce Eldridge, who's been getting mixed reviews from the media and fans.&nbsp;
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Dave Tobener on the Giants bullpen, plus a preview of the series coming up against the Diamondbacks

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Luis Gonzalez on the evolution of youth baseball pipelines to the MLB

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