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Hour 4: Silver Linings Playlist takes it back to 1973 as it relates to what Tony Vitello envisions for the Giants in 2026. Papa & Silver dive into just how much unknown there is surrounding this unprecedented hire for Major League Baseball, and what the Giants will need from the high-spirited coach they lured in from Tennessee over the offseason.

Hour 4: Silver Linings Playlist takes it back to 1973 as it relates to what Tony Vitello envisions for the Giants in 2026. Papa &amp; Silver dive into just how much unknown there is surrounding this unprecedented hire for Major League Baseball, and what the Giants will need from the high-spirited coach they lured in from Tennessee over the offseason.

Papa previously hosted his own show on KNBR from 2001-2003. Papa will host the weekday 10am-2pm time slot alongside Greg Silver. Upon joining the 49ers earlier this year, Papa became the first Bay Area broadcaster to have a role with five of the region’s major professional teams. He previously served as the voice of the Warriors (TV & radio – 1986-97), Giants (TV & radio – 2004-08), Oakland A’s (TV – 1990-2003) and Oakland Raiders (radio – 1997-2017). Papa currently hosts NBC Sports Bay Area’s San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Pregame Live and Postgame Live shows.

Papa previously hosted his own show on KNBR from 2001-2003. Papa will host the weekday 10am-2pm time slot alongside Greg Silver. Upon joining the 49ers earlier this year, Papa became the first Bay Area broadcaster to have a role with five of the region’s major professional teams. He previously served as the voice of the Warriors (TV &amp; radio – 1986-97), Giants (TV &amp; radio – 2004-08), Oakland A’s (TV – 1990-2003) and Oakland Raiders (radio – 1997-2017). Papa currently hosts NBC Sports Bay Area’s San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Pregame Live and Postgame Live shows.

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Can, Should, and Will Tony Vitello Manage the Giants with an Edge?

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Senior NBA writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joins the Papa & Silver to revisit the fallout of the NBA trade deadline, and, most of all, Giannis Antetokounmpo remaining in Milwaukee at least until summer. They also discuss the Warriors' awkward place in the Western Conference standings -- neither tanking nor contending -- and the challenges they face as they cling on to the final stages of a dynastic run.

Senior NBA writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joins the Papa &amp; Silver to revisit the fallout of the NBA trade deadline, and, most of all, Giannis Antetokounmpo remaining in Milwaukee at least until summer. They also discuss the Warriors' awkward place in the Western Conference standings -- neither tanking nor contending -- and the challenges they face as they cling on to the final stages of a dynastic run.

Sam Amick on Giannis staying put in Milwaukee and the challenges that await Golden State

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Staff Writer for The Ringer Logan Murdock joins the show for an honest breakdown of the current state of the Golden State Warriors. While the Warriors put together a pair of gritty, fourth quarter comebacks after the trade deadline, Logan is concerned about the health of not only the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis, but also that of Stephen Curry and the runner's knee that's kept him sidelined since January 30. Plus, with Steve Kerr in the final year of his contract, what would the Warriors' succession plan be if he were to walk away after the season? Tune in for the latest NBA insight as the season nears All-Star weekend.

Staff Writer for The Ringer Logan Murdock joins the show for an honest breakdown of the current state of the Golden State Warriors. While the Warriors put together a pair of gritty, fourth quarter comebacks after the trade deadline, Logan is concerned about the health of not only the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis, but also that of Stephen Curry and the runner's knee that's kept him sidelined since January 30. Plus, with Steve Kerr in the final year of his contract, what would the Warriors' succession plan be if he were to walk away after the season? Tune in for the latest NBA insight as the season nears All-Star weekend.

Logan Murdock expresses concern over Stephen Curry's runner's knee and the ambiguity of Steve Kerr's future beyond this season

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Papa & Silver are joined by former San Francisco Giants pitcher and 4x World Series champion Javier Lopez, who is now serving as an advisor to the Giants' front office. With pitchers and catchers reporting to Scottsdale today, Javy shares his experiences and insights on the importance of physical and mental preparation for the season. They explore the numerous questions surrounding the Giants' bullpen, the challenges of building a strong pitching staff, the new addition of Luis Arraez and more.

Papa &amp; Silver are joined by former San Francisco Giants pitcher and 4x World Series champion Javier Lopez, who is now serving as an advisor to the Giants' front office. With pitchers and catchers reporting to Scottsdale today, Javy shares his experiences and insights on the importance of physical and mental preparation for the season. They explore the numerous questions surrounding the Giants' bullpen, the challenges of building a strong pitching staff, the new addition of Luis Arraez and more.

Javy Lopez talks bullpen management and the changes to the Giants' staff as pitchers and catchers report to Scottsdale

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Can, Should, and Will Tony Vitello Manage the Giants with an Edge?

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