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Hour 1: In this episode of the Sports Leader, Papa and Silver, with JD filling in, dive into the world of the Giants, discussing the upcoming season and the expectations surrounding the team. They're joined by Hunter Pence, a two-time World Series champion with the Giants, who shares his thoughts on the team's chances and the importance of defense. The guys also discuss the Giants' pitching staff and the potential for a strong season. With the team's manager, Tony Vitello, at the helm, the guys analyze the team's chances of making a deep playoff run.

Hour 1: In this episode of the Sports Leader, Papa and Silver, with JD filling in, dive into the world of the Giants, discussing the upcoming season and the expectations surrounding the team. They're joined by Hunter Pence, a two-time World Series champion with the Giants, who shares his thoughts on the team's chances and the importance of defense. The guys also discuss the Giants' pitching staff and the potential for a strong season. With the team's manager, Tony Vitello, at the helm, the guys analyze the team's chances of making a deep playoff run.

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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Giants 2026 Season Preview: Hunter Pence Joins Papa & Silver with JD filling in to Discuss Defense, Pitching Staff, and Playoff Expectations

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In this episode of Papa & Silver, Greg and John Dickinson dive into the Giants' recent win against the Phillies, discussing the team's performance and potential lineup changes. They touch on the impressive play of Daniel Susac, who's been making a strong case for more playing time. The hosts also discuss the team's struggles with the bullpen and the importance of finding a consistent closer. Additionally, they chat with John Shea about the Giants' roster construction and the challenges of balancing offense and defense. The conversation also touches on the team's upcoming road trip and the potential for a series win against the Phillies.

In this episode of Papa &amp; Silver, Greg and John Dickinson dive into the Giants' recent win against the Phillies, discussing the team's performance and potential lineup changes. They touch on the impressive play of Daniel Susac, who's been making a strong case for more playing time. The hosts also discuss the team's struggles with the bullpen and the importance of finding a consistent closer. Additionally, they chat with John Shea about the Giants' roster construction and the challenges of balancing offense and defense. The conversation also touches on the team's upcoming road trip and the potential for a series win against the Phillies.

Tony V's Decision on Bailey or Susac

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In this episode of The Sports Leader, host Poppa and Silver discuss the Giants' recent win against the Phillies with John Shea of the SF Standard.The conversation also explores the Giants' rotation and the potential for a playoff run, with a focus on the team's young players and the need for a strong bullpen.

In this episode of The Sports Leader, host Poppa and Silver discuss the Giants' recent win against the Phillies with John Shea of the SF Standard.The conversation also explores the Giants' rotation and the potential for a playoff run, with a focus on the team's young players and the need for a strong bullpen.

John Shea joins Greg Silver and J.D. on Papa & Silver to talk Patrick Bailey and Daniel Susac, and The Giants trying to win a series against Philadelphia

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MLB Network Analyst Brian Kenny joined Silver & Krueg to discuss how much he has enjoyed the ABS challenge system and how it's affected his perception of the game in ways he didn't anticipate. They also weigh how much of the Giants' 3-8 start is due to their difficult schedule vs their own poor performance. Kenny offers an early season outlook of the NL West, with a strong understanding that a lot can, and will, change over the course of the season.

MLB Network Analyst Brian Kenny joined Silver &amp; Krueg to discuss how much he has enjoyed the ABS challenge system and how it's affected his perception of the game in ways he didn't anticipate. They also weigh how much of the Giants' 3-8 start is due to their difficult schedule vs their own poor performance. Kenny offers an early season outlook of the NL West, with a strong understanding that a lot can, and will, change over the course of the season.

Brian Kenny's Early Impressions of ABS and the NL West

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Giants 2026 Season Preview: Hunter Pence Joins Papa & Silver with JD filling in to Discuss Defense, Pitching Staff, and Playoff Expectations

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