Bill Laskey

Giants' Senior Director of Player Development Kyle Haines joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about the success of the team's minor league affiliates, and how difficult it is to maintain success in the lower levels of the system with constant roster turnover. 

Sacramento River Cats (Giants AAA affiliate) catcher Drew Cavanaugh joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about getting more reps by starting out at a junior college out of high school, the difference catching pitchers between Double-A and Triple-A, and what changes in his hitting approach moving up from Double-A to Triple-A.

Eastern Utah Broadcasting Program Director Jordan Buscarini joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how the Rockies have been reshaped this season following an extended rebuild and how much the team's offense still needs to improve in order to be competitive, while also talking about a Little League Baseball controversy.

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.

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.

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.   

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.   

MLB.com Writer Thomas Harding joins Bill Laskey to discuss the new leadership of the Colorado Rockies, plus Thomas highlights some of the Rockies bright young prospects. 

Giants bullpen coach joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his 18-year experience as a relief pitcher in big league baseball, and how it translates into his coaching tactics as he works with Giants' relievers. 

Jonah Cox, one of the Giants' prospects at Double-A Richmond, joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how he jumped from two community colleges to a high-ranked prospect in the Giants' organization, and what he learned from his dad, Darren, who made the major leagues with the Montreal Expos in 1999.

AZ Republic's Nick Piecoro joins the Giants Warmup show with Bill Laskey on the 2026 D-Backs team and previewing the Giants-Diamondbacks series next week at Oracle Park

KRON's Ben Ross joins the Giants Warmup with Bill Laskey before the series finale vs the White Sox at Oracle Park 

White Sox manager Will Venable joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how much he loved playing basketball as a kid, how he balanced two sports as a Princeton student athlete, and how he utilizes the core values he learned from basketball as a manager in big league baseball.

Giants' relief pitcher Keaton Winn joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about deferring his draft eligibility to attend community college after the Giants drafted him, just to be drafted by the team again, as well as how he approaches pitching sequences as he comes out of the bullpen in high leverage situations.

Former KTVU's Mark Ibanez joins the Giants Warmup before game 2 of the Giants-White Sox series

Chicago Tribune's Lamond Pope joins Giants Warmup with Bill Laskey on how this Chicago White Sox team is surprising much of the league this season 

Sactown Sports 1140 AM's Allen Stiles joins the Giants Warmup before game 2 of the Giants-White Sox series on the struggles Tony V and the rest of the Giants are facing 

New Giants minor league pitcher Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how he adjusted when he received the news that he was being traded to the Giants, his interests outside of baseball, and how the nickname "Tugboat" originated and stuck.

Hall of Fame relief pitcher and 1981 AL MVP Rollie Fingers joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how he turned down the Dodgers to sign for the Kansas City Athletics, how he transformed the idea of a relief pitcher, and his famous mustache.

Mike Davis was signed as a 3rd round pick of the 1977 amateur draft by the Oakland A's. He joined Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his baseball journey

Steve Kroner joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey after the Giants 6-4 win vs the A's in Sacramento

Dave Toebner of SF Gate joins Bill Laskey after the Giants loss to the A's in Sacramento to talk about the Giants continuing to come up short in big situations, and how much more production they should expect from Matt Chapman, Rafael Devers and Willy Adames.

Bill Madlock joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey and shares why teams struggle to hit in today's MLB

Laura Britt joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey reflects on her career covering the Giants for NBC Sports Bay Area.

Noah Hiles joins Giants Warmup with Bill Laskey to provide insight on the Giants weekend opponent- Pittsburgh Pirates.

Vern Glen joins Giants Warmup with Bill Laskey to react to Giants trading Patrick Bailey.

Former MLB infielder Evan Longoria joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about the way the game has changed since he entered the league, his induction into the Tampa Bay Rays Hall of Fame, and how he reacted to being traded to the Giants after the 2017 season.

Jonny Gomes, former MLB outfielder and current outfield and baserunning coordinator in the Diamondbacks' minor league system, joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how he felt facing MLB pitching for the first time, and how he approached playing both corner outfield positions at the MLB level.

Giants catching prospect Jesus Rodriguez joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how he's adjusted to living away from home as a 24-year-old in the team's minor league system, his experience on the 40-man roster during spring training, and what his thought process is when he goes to hit.

Bill Laskey is joined by Jack McKeon, a legendary baseball manager with 16 years of experience and a nickname that's just as iconic - Trader Jack. They dive into Jack's incredible journey, from his World Series championship with the Florida Marlins in 2003 to his time as a front office executive. Jack shares stories about his career, including his decision to pitch Josh Beckett in Game 6 of the World Series, which ultimately led to the Marlins' championship win.

Bill Laskey is joined by Justin Meccage the first-year pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants. Justin shares insights on the team's strong bullpen performance, highlighting the importance of being on the attack and relentless in the strike zone. He also discusses the development of young arms, including Keaton Winn and Caleb Kilian, and how they're simplifying their arsenals to focus on their strengths. Additionally, Justin talks about the value of bullpen depth, particularly with three left-handers, and the team's strategy for managing workloads and keeping starters in the same routine.

Bill Laskey discusses the Giants' recent series against the Dodgers and Marlins with Ryan Leong, a reporter for Bay Area Sports Wrap. They dive into the Marlins' young talent, including Xavier Edwards, and how he reminds them of Luis Arraez. Ryan shares his thoughts on the Giants' struggles, including their inconsistent lineup and lack of production from certain players. They also discuss the team's upcoming road trip to Philadelphia and Tampa Bay, and how the Giants might take advantage of friendlier ballparks.

Bill Laskey is joined by Jose Viscaino a former Major League baseball player who played for four teams, including the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, and Giants. Jose shares stories about his journey from the Dominican Republic to the big leagues, including his early days as a minor league player and his experiences with legendary managers like Dallas Green and Dusty Baker. He also talks about his time with fellow Hall of Famer Jeff Kent and the lessons he learned from his career.

Bill Laskey is joined by Steve Rogers, a legendary pitcher with a storied career in Major League Baseball. They dive into Steve's time with the Montreal Expos, discussing the differences between playing at Jarry Park and Olympic Stadium. Steve shares stories about his partnership with catcher Gary Carter and the strategies they employed to dominate hitters. They also discuss Steve's impressive career stats, including his 129 complete games and 37 shutouts. 

Giants reliever Caleb Kilian joins Bill Laskey on Extra Innings to share his journey to the Bigs

Sac Town 1140 host Allen Stiles joins Bill Laskey on Extra Innings to discuss the bright spots of the road trip and the high bar that Logan Webb sets for himself.

Dave Tobener joins Sportsphone KNBR with Bill Laskey and breaks down the Giants' back-to-back wins.

Mark Zuckerman joins Sportsphone KNBR with Bill Laskey to break down the Giants vs. the Nationals.

Cal Ripken Jr. joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to reflect on his MLB career.

Boog Powell joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to reflect on his MLB career.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher and 1983 World Series champion Scott McGregor joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his high school baseball days at El Segundo High School where he put up a 51-5 pitching record, as well as pitching for the Orioles in two World Series.

Bill Lasky chats with Jerry Koosman, a two-time National League All-Star and World Series champion. Jerry shares stories from his 19-year MLB career, including how he got signed by the Mets after being discovered while playing in the Army. He talks about the team's early struggles, the impact of Gil Hodges' leadership, and the key factors that contributed to their 1969 World Series win. 

Former Giant and current Assistant Coach on the University of Nebraska Omaha baseball team Darin Ruf joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey. Darin shares his journey from being drafted by the Phillies to playing in Korea and eventually returning to the States with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets. He opens up about the challenges of adjusting to new leagues, cultures, and lifestyles, and how these experiences shaped him as a player and a person. With a career spanning over a decade, Darren reflects on the highs and lows, and how his experiences have led him to his current role as a coach, where he's now giving back to the game he loves.

Mets Bench Coach Kai Correa shares his insights on defensive strategy and player development. He discusses his approach to teaching infielders, emphasizing the importance of balance, angles, and communication. Kai also talks about his experience working with veteran infielders like Francisco Lindor and Marcus Semien, and how he tailors his coaching to each player's unique needs. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the role of technology in baseball, including the use of Pitch Com and its impact on in-game decision-making.

Senior Sports Writer for the New York Post Mike Puma Joins Bill and they dive into the Met's recent surge, discussing the lineup's aggressive hitting attack. They also touch on the pitching staff, highlighting Nolan McLean's impressive performance and the team's decision to bring in Freddie Peralta. 

Bill is joined by Mark Ibanez to discuss the Giants' early season performance. They dive into the team's current state, with Mark noting that they're feeling their way through things and trying to get their sea legs. They also discuss the defense, with Mark praising Harrison Bader's play in center field. The conversation also touches on the team's pitching, with Mark expressing confidence in Landen Roupp.

Bill is joined by Ben Ross, a Kron 4 Anchor, to discuss the Giants' recent performance. They dive into the team's inconsistent offense and how it's been all-or-nothing this season. Ben shares his thoughts on the tough two-week schedule ahead, including matchups against the Yankees, Padres, and Phillies. Additionally, they touch on the Giants' pitching staff and the potential for a strong rotation with Logan Webb and Landen Roop leading the way.

Steve Kroner joins Sportsphone KNBR with Bill Laskey to discuss the Giants bats going cold in a 10-3 loss to the Mets