George Kontos shares his thoughts on the Giants' pitching staff and the challenges of facing lineups multiple times as starters struggle to go late in games and the bullpen as a whole has been leaky. He also discusses the importance of getting ahead of hitters and the key to success for the Giants' bullpen. 

<p>George Kontos shares his thoughts on the Giants' pitching staff and the challenges of facing lineups multiple times as starters struggle to go late in games and the bullpen as a whole has been leaky. He also discusses the importance of getting ahead of hitters and the key to success for the Giants' bullpen.&nbsp;</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

Papa & Silver Podcast

Former Giant pitcher George Kontos argues for improtance of 1st pitch strikes as starters struggle to go deep in games

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