Keith Law, a senior baseball writer for The Athletic, breaks down the Giants' picks in the 2026 MLB draft, including Jackson Flora and Carson Bolemon, and shares his thoughts on the team's strategy.

The Giants' draft was marked by a need for pitching, and they responded by selecting two high school pitchers in the first round. Keith Law explains that the team's approach was to take the best pitcher available, despite the risks associated with drafting high school players. 

Keith Law, a senior baseball writer for The Athletic, breaks down the Giants' picks in the 2026 MLB draft, including Jackson Flora and Carson Bolemon, and shares his thoughts on the team's strategy.
The Giants' draft was marked by a need for pitching, and they responded by selecting two high school pitchers in the first round. Keith Law explains that the team's approach was to take the best pitcher available, despite the risks associated with drafting high school players.&nbsp;

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.

Papa & Silver Podcast

The Athletic's Keith Law breaks down the 2026 MLB draft with thoughts and comps for Jackson Flora and Carson Bolemon

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