SF Chronicle columnist Ann Killion explains why the Giants are struggling mightily since acquiring Rafael Devers and whether this is an organizational issue. She also discusses who fans are blaming for the collapse and if manager Bob Melvin might not have his job in 2026. 

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SF Chronicle columnist <a href="https://x.com/annkillion?lang=en">Ann Killion</a> explains why the Giants are struggling mightily since acquiring Rafael Devers and whether this is an organizational issue. She also discusses who fans are blaming for the collapse and if manager Bob Melvin might not have his job in 2026.&nbsp;
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Ann Killion on SF Giants implosion

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s quick hook for Shota Imanaga signals it’s “go-time,” as North Side Territory host Mooney explains. What does the Cubs’ playoff rotation look like? Will Justin Steele pitch out of the bullpen? Plus, pitch-tipping BEEF between the Cubbies and D’backs.

(18:50) Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano introduced themselves in San Diego with a song written and produced by Jones. Friar Territory host Marty Caswell joins to discuss the new regime and what, in their words, “spending within their means” could mean…

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell&rsquo;s quick hook for Shota Imanaga signals it&rsquo;s &ldquo;go-time,&rdquo; as <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/north-side-territory-a-chicago-cubs-podcast/id1745774349">North Side Territory</a> host Mooney explains. What does the Cubs&rsquo; playoff rotation look like? Will Justin Steele pitch out of the bullpen? Plus, pitch-tipping BEEF between the Cubbies and D&rsquo;backs. (18:50) Kwanza Jones and Jos&eacute; E. Feliciano introduced themselves in San Diego with a song written and produced by Jones.&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friar-territory-a-san-diego-padres-podcast/id1792091033">Friar Territory</a> host Marty Caswell joins to discuss the new regime and what, in their words, &ldquo;spending within their means&rdquo; could mean&hellip;
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Craig Counsell’s quick hook, New Padres owners tease spending plans

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Is Joe Espada next to be fired after GM Dana Brown was let go in Houston? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal about the shake-up in Houston. The Red Sox are getting healthy, but time is a factor: Garrett Crochet to the bullpen? Ken also hits his story about the Marlins making significant cuts to their pro scouting department.

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Is Joe Espada next to be fired after GM Dana Brown was let go in Houston? We ask FT Senior Insider <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fair-territory-with-ken-rosenthal/id1686246159">Ken Rosenthal</a> about the shake-up in Houston. The Red Sox are getting healthy, but time is a factor: Garrett Crochet to the bullpen? Ken also hits his story about the Marlins making significant cuts to their pro scouting department.
Start your FOX One 3-day Free trial today at <a href="https://foxone.com">FOXOne.com</a> (22:03) The Little League World Series is in full swing, and big leaguers are more invested than you think.
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Ken Rosenthal on Joe Espada’s job security, Marlins firing pro scouts, Crochet returning as reliever?

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(4:43) The Mariners ended the Phillies' 9-game winning streak, backed by Cal Raleigh’s 3-homer game. Can the Mariners make a legit stretch run?

(15:57) Framber Valdez made history on Monday, getting 41 swings and not a single whiff.

(18:42) Cade Cavalli is lighting the mound on fire for the Nationals.

(20:16) Is this the DUMBEST rule in baseball? Braxton Ashcraft wasn’t thrilled about a run-scoring balk.

(25:26) Are the Red Sox in a worse spot as the #2 Wild Card versus the #3 spot?

(28:10) BEEF! Merrill Kelly claimed Cubs 3B coach Quintin Berry’s was stealing signs.

(42:30) The Dodgers could soon get Shohei Ohtani back on the mound, though Andy Pages is expected to miss 4-5 weeks with a fractured left hand.

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(4:43) The Mariners ended the Phillies' 9-game winning streak, backed by Cal Raleigh&rsquo;s 3-homer game. Can the Mariners make a legit stretch run?
(15:57) Framber Valdez made history on Monday, getting 41 swings and not a single whiff.
(18:42) Cade Cavalli is lighting the mound on fire for the Nationals.
(20:16) Is this the DUMBEST rule in baseball? Braxton Ashcraft wasn&rsquo;t thrilled about a run-scoring balk.
(25:26) Are the Red Sox in a worse spot as the #2 Wild Card versus the #3 spot?
(28:10) BEEF! Merrill Kelly claimed Cubs 3B coach Quintin Berry&rsquo;s was stealing signs.
(42:30) The Dodgers could soon get Shohei Ohtani back on the mound, though Andy Pages is expected to miss 4-5 weeks with a fractured left hand.
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Is Cal Raleigh back? D'backs-Cubs tipping BEEF, Phils streak ends, Ohtani mound plan, Dumb balk rule?

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Ann Killion on SF Giants implosion

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