Giants reliever, Ryan Walker opens up about his goals for 2026, his push to reclaim the closer role, and the mental‑health work that shaped his offseason. He also hints at adding a third pitch to his arsenal as he prepares for a big year in San Francisco.

Giants reliever, Ryan Walker opens up about his goals for 2026, his push to reclaim the closer role, and the mental‑health work that shaped his offseason. He also hints at adding a third pitch to his arsenal as he prepares for a big year in San Francisco.

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Ryan Walker on 2026 Goals, Closer Role Comeback, and Pitch Development

Giants insider, Susan Slusser joins the show to recap San Francisco settling into the season after a rough opening series. The Giants have now won three of four games, Daniel Susac dazzles in his debut, and his family’s priceless reactions go viral as momentum builds at Oracle Park.

Giants insider, Susan Slusser joins the show to recap San Francisco settling into the season after a rough opening series. The Giants have now won three of four games, Daniel Susac dazzles in his debut, and his family&rsquo;s priceless reactions go viral as momentum builds at Oracle Park.

Susan Slusser on Giants Finding Their Groove and Daniel Susac’s Viral Debut

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49ers insider, David Lombardi joins the show to react to anonymous NFL executives taking shots at San Francisco’s recent free‑agent signings. Lombardi breaks down where the criticism is coming from, how fair it really is, and also shares the latest news and context surrounding Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the team.

49ers insider, David Lombardi joins the show to react to anonymous NFL executives taking shots at San Francisco&rsquo;s recent free‑agent signings. Lombardi breaks down where the criticism is coming from, how fair it really is, and also shares the latest news and context surrounding Brandon Aiyuk&rsquo;s future with the team.

David Lombardi on Anonymous Execs Criticizing 49ers and Aiyuk Update

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Mike Krukow joins the show to break down the Giants’ big win, highlighting Daniel Susac’s incredible debut behind the plate. Kruk also weighs in on Ryan Walker’s new bullpen role and what it signals about the late‑inning picture as the Giants gain momentum early in the season.

Mike Krukow joins the show to break down the Giants&rsquo; big win, highlighting Daniel Susac&rsquo;s incredible debut behind the plate. Kruk also weighs in on Ryan Walker&rsquo;s new bullpen role and what it signals about the late‑inning picture as the Giants gain momentum early in the season.

Mike Krukow on Giants’ Big Win, Susac's Debut, and Ryan Walker’s New Role

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Ryan Walker on 2026 Goals, Closer Role Comeback, and Pitch Development

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