Sound the Foghorn Podcast on the SF Giants

Camilo Doval's star turn continues as the SF Giants pull within one win of the NLCS

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:05:52 +0000

In the latest episode, Marc discusses the Giants' incredible 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS. Evan Longoria blasted a solo home run off Max Scherzer in the fifth inning and that turned out to be enough. Alex Wood was great in his start, but the bullpen's three most important arms all stepped up to hold onto a one-run lead,

Sound the Foghorn is FanSided’s flagship SF Giants podcast hosted by Around the Foghorn co-site expert Marc Delucchi. Marc will be leaving Around the Foghorn after this season, putting Sound the Foghorn on pause whenever the Giants postseason run concludes. Until then, Marc will be doing a reaction episode following every game.

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Logan Webb leads SF Giants to Game 1 victory over Dodgers in NLDS

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 06:33:00 +0000

In the latest episode, Marc discusses the Giants pulling out a 4-0 in the first game of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers behind a fantastic performance by Logan Webb. It was a game defined by players fans have come to expect a lot from, but Marc looks back at how many of the biggest contributors had huge question marks entering the season.

At the end of the episode, Marc reveals some personal news about his future at Around the Foghorn.

Sound the Foghorn is FanSided’s flagship SF Giants podcast hosted by Around the Foghorn co-site expert Marc Delucchi. Marc will release a new episode after every Giants postseason game.

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SF Giants drop pair against Padres, gear up for Atlanta

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:08:00 +0000

In the latest episode, Marc discusses the Giants dropping their last two games against the Padres following a nine-game winning streak, and how it sets up a massive series against Atlanta with the Dodgers just one game back in the standings. He previews the weekend's matchup and even looks ahead at the rest of the regular season schedules for both the Giants & Dodgers. He also shares one impressive stat from the Giants fantastic season.

Sound the Foghorn is FanSided’s flagship SF Giants podcast hosted by Around the Foghorn co-site expert Marc Delucchi. A new episode typically is released every week, often featuring a guest who offers their own insights on happenings around MLB and the Giants. During particularly eventful weeks, Marc will release a second episode to discuss the latest happenings in San Francisco's neck of the woods.

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SF Giants split games against Dodgers amidst strike vote

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:03:45 +0000

In the latest episode, Marc discusses the first two games of the Giants huge series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and explains why one decision in particular by manager Gabe Kapler left him scratching his head. He also previews their matchup on Sunday Night Baseball and takes a quick look at the Giants upcoming schedule after the Dodgers leave town. Finally, Marc touches on the Oracle Park concession workers' vote to strike on Saturday and gives a quick overview of the circumstances employees have been dealing with that ultimately brought them to that point.

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SF Giants sweep Mets and gear up for big series in Atlanta

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:07:00 +0000

In the latest episode of Sound the Foghorn, Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) discusses the implications of Donovan Solano's positive COVID-19 test, the sweep over the Mets, and the huge part of their upcoming schedule against Atlanta, Milwaukee, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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SF Giants prospects draft ft. Roger Munter, Brian Recca, Kevin Cunningham, & Wrenzie Regodon

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In the latest episode of Sound the Foghorn, Marc (@maddelucchi) is joined by draft expert Brian Recca (@brian_recca) and SF Giants prospect experts Roger Munter (@rog61), Kevin Cunningham (@sflunaticfridge), and Wrenzie Regodon (@giantprospectiv) to discuss the organization's prospect in a nine-round prospect draft of 45 prospects.

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SF Giants draft RHP Will Bednar with 14th overall pick ft. Brian Recca

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:48:00 +0000

In the latest episode of Sound the Foghorn, Marc is joined by draft expert Brian Recca (@brian_recca) to talk about the SF Giants selection of Will Bednar out of Mississippi State with the 14th overall pick. They discuss the big name they passed on and the players drafting Bednar might enable them to pick later.

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What could SF Giants trade deadline packages look like?

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:27:00 +0000

In the latest episode of Sound the Foghorn, Marc goes through fans' tweets about players they hope the Giants acquire before the trade deadline next month. He discusses how likely it is that each player is traded, what kind of prospect package he would expect the Giants to part with, and whether he views it as a good fit for the roster. He looks all around the trade market from big names like Jose Berrios to smaller ones like Kendall Graveman.

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SF Giants promote Sam Long & An early look at the NL playoff race ft. Sara Sanchez

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:07:00 +0000

In the latest episode, Marc discusses the promotion of pitching prospect Sam Long and has a fantastic conversation with Sara Sanchez about the Giants recent series against the Chicago Cubs, how she expects the National League Central to play out, and much more.

Sara is a contributing writer at SB Nation’s official Chicago Cubs site Bleed Cubbie Blue. She has also previously contributed to Baseball Prospectus and is currently a contributor at FanGraphs. Make sure to follow her on Twitter @BCB_Sara to keep up with her work.

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SF Giants: Early MLB trade deadline options ft. Robert Murray

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Sound the Foghorn, host Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by FanSided's MLB insider and columnist Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) to talk about the SF Giants hot start, how president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi has handled the trade deadline in the past, and what moves they could make in the coming months.

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Are the SF Giants a pitching organization again? ft. Roger Munter

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:28:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Sound the Foghorn, host Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by There R Giants creator and writer Roger Munter (@rog61) to talk about the SF Giants prospects and early-season minor-league trends.

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What to make of the SF Giants struggling bullpen?

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Marc discusses the continued struggles in the Giants bullpen. He explains why he believes improvement is coming soon. He dives into how Logan Webb could become the unit's secret weapon, what other upper minor-league arms could offer reinforcements, and details why he thinks Camilo Doval and Jake McGee still can be pivotal pieces in the team's success.

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Which SF Giants prospects are starting the MiLB season strong? ft. Melissa Lockard

Sun, 16 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Melissa Lockard joins the podcast to chat about the start of the minor-league season and some prospects making strong first impressions in 2021. Lockard is a staff writer & editor for The Athletic MLB, where she produces great Giants and A’s content with a particular focus on the organizations’ farm systems. Make sure to follow Melissa on Twitter @melissalockard and subscribe to The Athletic if you are interested in her work.

Sound the Foghorn is FanSided’s flagship SF Giants podcast hosted by Around the Foghorn co-site expert Marc Delucchi. A new episode comes every week (typically every Sunday) with a different guest to offer their own perspective and analysis of the Giants, other happenings around professional baseball, and beyond.

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How do the SF Giants have the best record in MLB?

Thu, 13 May 2021 03:36:00 +0000

Marc discusses the SF Giants' path to the best record in Major League Baseball through more than a month of the regular season. He gets at why he believes the Giants are not a flukey team and dives into the depth throughout the roster and at Triple-A.

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How do the SF Giants stack up against the Padres? ft. Javier Reyes

Sun, 09 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Sound the Foghorn, Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by the host of the Locked on Padres podcast Javier Reyes. They discuss the SF Giants victories over San Diego in the first two games of the series, what to make of the Giants hot start, ponder the peculiar injury trends in San Diego, and much more.

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SF Giants: Mike Tauchman in, Tommy La Stella down, more

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week, Marc talks about the organization's recent trade with the New York Yankees that sent left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta to the Bronx in exchange for outfielder Mike Tauchman. He touches on the continued dominance of the starting rotation and Buster Posey's renaissance, but also dives into the implications of Tommy La Stella's hamstring injury, how the organization can promote from within to replace him, and what choices they will have to make as the season goes on.

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SF Giants off to hot start: Logan Webb's progress, Yaz's slow start, more

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:41:00 +0000

The SF Giants are 14-8 to start the season and have the second-best record in the National League. Marc Delucchi dives into the starting rotation's surprising dominance and why fans have reason to believe Logan Webb has taken a step forward in his development. He also discusses the impact of growing injuries, Mike Yastrzemski's slow start, and more.

Make sure to keep up with all the latest SF Giants news and rumors by following @roundthefoghorn or @maddelucchi on Twitter.

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SF Giants strengths, weaknesses, and expectations ft. Therese Viñal

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:08:00 +0000

Therese Viñal joins the podcast to discuss with Marc her early takeaways from the Giants season. They dive into each facet of the roster: bullpen, lineup, and starting rotation, and discuss how their expectations for each group have shifted over the first four games. They also address what they are hoping to see from the franchise this year.

Viñal is a co-host of Triples Alley on NBC Sports Bay Area and a Giants reporter for NBCSBA as well. She also is the co-host of an SF Giants podcast of her own, Shelter On Base, alongside Cole Kuiper, Carmen Kiew, and Anthony Garcia. You can keep up with work by following her on Twitter @ThereseVinal.

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SF Giants: How Gabe Kapler can better utilize his bullpen

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:08:00 +0000

The SF Giants dropped their first series of the season against the Seattle Mariners. Marc has some takeaways from manager Gabe Kapler's lineups that could mean more playing time for Donovan Solano and Austin Slater. He also dives into his thoughts on the bullpen's implosion in their heartbreaking 8-7 loss on Opening Day and why he does not blame Kapler. Still, he dives into two places where he wishes Kapler changed his approach to managing a bullpen and explains why they could help the team have more success.

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SF Giants Opening Day roster, future starting rotation, more

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:59:00 +0000

This week, Marc makes a special announcement, talks about the team's Opening Day roster, where it's strongest, weakest, and what it could mean about the president of baseball operations, Farhan Zaidi's, view of the organization. He also explains why he's become far more optimistic about the Giants' starting rotation and gives a sneak preview into a piece that will be released later this week. Finally, he gets into the team's strange dearth of strong defenders up-the-middle and what it might mean about the front-office's priorities.

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SF Giants, Cleveland, Catchers, Ace of Diamond, More ft. Pat Ellington

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0000

Baseball writer Pat Ellington joins the podcast to talk about his season preview of the Cleveland Baseball Team for Baseball Prospectus, how Cleveland and the Giants have gone in different directions in building their rosters, why more baseball fans should watch Ace of Diamond, and much more.

Pat is the co-host of the Pinch Talk Podcast, writes about the Cleveland Baseball Team at Overtime Heroics, and has a series on Medium that profiles Black baseball players from throughout the African diaspora. To keep updated on his work, you can follow him on Twitter @Tangible_Uno.

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SF Giants Early Spring Takeaways: Prospects, Belt, Webb, More

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Marc reviews some of the SF Giants' notable performances from the early weeks of spring training. He discusses the play from some of the organization's biggest prospects in camp, the impact of Brandon Belt's questionable status for Opening Day, the competition for the fifth outfielder spot, and much more.

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SF Giants Farm System, Sleepers, More ft. GPT

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 03:39:00 +0000

A mainstay of SF Giants Twitter @GiantsProspects stops by the podcast to look back on Around the Foghorn's SF Giants prospect week to discuss the best outfielders in the farm system, how the CBA impacts certain pitcher's development, identifying Farhan Zaidi's competitive advantage, prospect sleepers, and much more.

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PECOTA's Thoughts On The SF Giants ft. Ginny Searle

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:18:00 +0000

Baseball Prospectus associate editor Ginny Searle joins the podcast to chat with Marc about covering Major League Baseball for the past year, why PECOTA likes what the Giants are building, and the many options facing the franchise going forward. You can follow Ginny on Twitter @GinnySearle and keep up with her writing by subscribing to Baseball Prospectus.

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SF Giants Spring Training Questions ft. Kerry Crowley

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Bay Area News Group SF Giants beat writer Kerry Crowley returns to the podcast to chat with Marc about the many roster decisions facing the organization's front office during Spring Training. They dive into the recent signing of Aaron Sanchez, the quality of the bullpen, and much more. You can follow Kerry on Twitter @KO_Crowley and keep up with his writing by becoming a subscriber to his work for the Bay Area News Group.

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SF Giants, Rockies, and the NL West ft. Thomas Harding

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Marc chats with MLB.com Rockies beat reporter Thomas Harding about the Rockies organization, why they made the Nolan Arenado trade, and where the front-office plans to go from here. Harding also offers his thoughts on the state of the NL West outside of Southern California. While plenty of attention has (rightfully) gone to the Dodgers and Padres this winter, he offers some intriguing insights on the trio of other teams in the division.

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Rebuilding a SF Giants Dynasty ft. Katie Woo

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Marc chats with Katie Woo of NBC Sports Bay Area about the San Francisco Giants 2020 season, roster management of the offseason, and how they are approaching building another dynasty. They analyze the recent acquisitions of Tommy La Stella and LaMonte Wade Jr. while discussing how they expect the organization to build a future title contender.

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The Economics of the Restructured Minor Leagues ft. Dr. Nola Agha

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:09:00 +0000

This week, Marc Delucchi talks with University of San Francisco Associate Professor of Sports Management, Dr. Nola Agha, about her research in professional sports on the economic impact of pro teams, the economics of player development, how this offseason's minor-league restructuring could impact players, and more.

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SF Giants Sign Alex Wood, Charles Johnson, More ft. Brady Klopfer

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:16:00 +0000

This week, Marc Delucchi talks with Brady Klopfer of McCovey Chronicles about the SF Giants offseason, the signing of Alex Wood, where the franchise stands, Charles Johnson's political donations, inconsistent media standards, Kyrie Irving, and more.

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SF Giants Minor Moves, Dodgers Check-In, More ft. Ky'Tavia Stafford

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Marc Delucchi analyzes the state of the SF Giants bullpen after the Sam Coonrod trade and discusses reasons to be excited and concerned about the franchise's future. Then, he chats with Ky'Tavia Stafford about fandom amidst a pandemic, what to make of the 2020 MLB season, what the Los Angeles Dodgers need to do this offseason to remain a top contender, and where they could falter and open the door for a team like the Giants.

Time Stamps:
0:00 – Giants Trade Sam Coonrod
8:13 – When Will The Giants Spend?
14:37 – Reflecting On MLB In 2020
29:59 – What Are The Dodgers Offseason Goals?
36:33 – The Dodgers Achilles' Heel

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SF Giants Offseason & Rule 5 Draft ft. Roger Munter

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Sound the Foghorn, host Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by There R Giants creator Roger Munter (@rog61). They discuss the signing of Anthony DeSclafani, where the SF Giants offseason could go from here, the Rule 5 Draft, and look back on prospect misses from their past.

Time Stamps:
0:00 – Anthony DeSclafani & The Rotation
9:06 – Big Name Acquisition?
19:53 – Remaining SF Giants Needs
28:21 – Rule 5 Draft Review
43:05 – A Prospect Retrospective

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SF Giants, Oakland A's, and Golden State Warriors ft. Shayna Rubin

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Sound the Foghorn, host Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by Bay Area News Group Oakland Athletics beat writer, Shayna Rubin, (@ShaynaRubin). They discuss the current A's standing, how they compare to the SF Giants, and review the Golden State Warriors offseason.

Time Stamps:
0:00 – Where The A's Stand
10:35 – How The SF Giants Compare
16:15 – Golden State Warriors?
22:39 – Expectations For The Season
36:29 – Who Will Be The Biggest MLB Free-Agent Signing?

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SF Giants Pitching Staff Decisions and Marcell Ozuna ft. Grant Brisbee

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Sound the Foghorn, host Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by The Athletic Bay Area's Giants writer Grant Brisbee (@GrantBrisbee). They discuss the many ways the Giants could address their starting rotation, whether they need to sign a closer, consider the free-agency of Marcell Ozuna, and even discuss some of Grant's favorite sleeper prospects.

Time Stamps:
0:00 – What To Do With The Starting Rotation?
14:57 – Should The Giants Target Marcell Ozuna?
24:35 – Does The Bullpen Need A Closer?
36:40 – Grant's Prospect Sleepers

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SF Giants 2020 Surprises and Offseason Plans ft. Maria Guardado

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Sound the Foghorn, host Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by MLB.com Giants beat writer Maria Guardado (@MI_Guardado). They talk surprises from the SF Giants season, 40-man roster alignment, expectations for free agency, and more. They also ponder whether Mauricio Dubon has found a permanent home in center field and other questions facing president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and general manager Scott Harris.

Time Stamps:
0:00 – Beat Writing In 2020
4:04 – Biggest Surprises of 2020
7:00 – Recapping Offseason Moves Thus Far
10:18 – Is A "Big" Move On The Horizon?
15:13 – What Is The Biggest Offensive Hole?
24:40 – Rule 5 & Non-Tender Preview
29:48 – Free-Agent Starter Fits
32:35 – The Bullpen Plan
36:30 – Contending In 2021

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Minor Leagues, SF Giants Prospects, and Outlook ft. Kevin Cunningham

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Sound the Foghorn, host Marc Delucchi is joined by Kevin Cunningham (@SFLunaticFringe) of Giant Futures (subscription not required, but recommended). They discuss the ramifications of Alexander Canario's injury, the massive shakeup happening to minor-league baseball, three lesser-known prospects that deserve more attention, and much more.

Time Stamps:
0:00-Ramifications of Alexander Canario's Injury
7:50-The Future of Minor League Baseball
23:40-Discussing The Giants Farm System
29:58-Concerns With Farhan Zaidi
33:57-Giants Competitive Outlook
39:08-Not Top Prospects You Should Know About

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Election, Voting Stress, Politics, and Baseball ft. Sara Sanchez

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of Sound the Foghorn, host Marc Delucchi takes a break from talking about the SF Giants and MLB offseason to discuss this week's presidential election in the United States, about voting anxiety, and the evolving political dynamics of baseball with Sara Sanchez of Bleed Cubbie Blue.

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Election, Voting Anxiety, and Voter Suppression
20:30 - The Politics of MLB in 2020
28:54 - Implicit Bias and MLB Rosters
36:15 - MLB Offseason Discussion

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SF Giants Offseason Position-by-Position Preview ft. Kerry Crowley

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of Sound the Foghorn, host Marc Delucchi is joined by SF Giants beat writer Kerry Crowley to discuss the decisions awaiting the team this offseason.

Time Stamps:
0:00 – Giants beat in 2020
3:30 – Will the Giants add another catcher?
7:00 – Do they have too many infielders?
11:52 – Insurance for Brandon Crawford & Evan Longoria?
14:05 – Is Mauricio Dubón the everyday centerfielder?
22:46 – Bullpen
26:00 – Starting pitcher guessing game

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SF Giants Prospects, Player Development, and Future ft. Melissa Lockard

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 08:12:00 +0000

Sound the Foghorn is Fansided's official SF Giants podcast hosted by Around the Foghorn co-site expert Marc Delucchi. A new episode comes every Sunday with a different guest to offer their own perspective and analysis of the Giants and other happenings around MLB and beyond.

On today's episode, Marc is joined by one of the Bay Area's best baseball writers, Melissa Lockard. She works as a staff writer & editor at The Athletic Bay Area where she produces great Giants and A’s content with a particular focus on the organizations’ farm systems. Make sure to follow Melissa on Twitter @melissalockard and if you aren’t already an Athletic subscriber, but have the means, a subscription is highly recommended.

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SF Giants, Minor Leagues, and Media ft. Jen Mac Ramos

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

New Sound the Foghorn host Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by Jen Mac Ramos (@jenmacramos) to talk about the SF Giants season, the implications of the lost minor-league season, Joey Bart, media accountability, and more.

Time Stamps:
0:00 – MLB Postseason
5:40 – Consequences of the lost minor league season
10:45 – Takeaways from the Giants season
15:00 – Reviewing Joey Bart
18:22 – A season amidst COVID-19
26:12 – Sports media's limitations

Intro: Pure Adrenaline by Eddy
Outro: Picture Perfect by Yung Kartz

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SF Giants Season Review ft. Michael Delucchi 10.11.2020

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

New Sound the Foghorn host Marc Delucchi (@maddelucchi) is joined by his father Dr. Michael Delucchi to review the SF Giants season and MLB's recent rule changes.

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Giants Biggest Surprise (Is it sustainable?)
16:35 - Giants Biggest Disappointment
19:56 - 2020 Rule Changes (expanded playoffs, three-batter minimum, DH, doubleheaders, and extra-inning runner on second base)
33:10 - Father and son make some major proposals for MLB
43:15 - Looking Ahead to the Giants Future

Intro: Pure Adrenaline by Eddy
Outro: Picture Perfect by Yung Kartz

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Interview with Jalen Miller

Tue, 01 May 2018 15:30:00 +0000

Around the Foghorn's Daniel Sperry got the chance to sit down with bright young prospect, Jalen Miller. The Infielder was a prep draft pick in 2015 by the San Francisco Giants. He is currently in High-A with the San Jose Giants.

In this interview they disucss what the journey has been like for him, what it's like to hit for a cycle and have your scorecard in Cooperstown. They also discuss he and his teammate's Fortnite habits, and what squad he rolls with. Get to know one of the most humble, and hardworking prospects in the Giants organization!

Daniel Sperry is the site-expert of Around the Foghorn, the Giants centric website on the FanSided network. He's a California native and a huge Giants fan. Currently he lives in Kansas City, and also covers soccer. You can find him on twitter @sperrydaniel94

Jalen Miller is from Atlanta, Geogia, and was the Giants 3rd round draft pick in 2015. The second baseman is currently in High-A with the San Jose Giants, and enjoying one of the best starts to a season in his young career. You can follow Jalen Miller on twitter @Jalen_Miller4

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Interview With Marty Lurie of KNBR

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 16:30:00 +0000

Vince Cestone of Around the Foghorn had the opportunity to sit down with Marty Lurie of KNBR before Saturday's double-header against the Dodgers. They discussed a wide variety of topics, including the surprising start of Gorky Hernandez, and the offense on pace for 100 Home Runs hit just at home. Check it out, as well as the transcription of the interview at aroundthefoghorn.com

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Giants vs. Dodgers Series Preview

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Daniel Sperry and Jacob Rudner join forces to discuss the upcoming San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers series. Daniel Sperry is a co-expert (editor) at Around the Foghorn, and Jacob Rudner is in the same position at Dodgers Way. Both websites are part of the FanSided Family.

The two discuss the state of each team headed into this series with the Dodgers coming off a series loss to the Marlins, and the Giants coming off back to back series wins against the Angels and Nationals. They breakdown the pitching matchups, and give some players to watch, including Hot, Cold and Critical players for each team. Then they wrap up with predictions!

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Special Interview: Kerry Crowley discusses the first week

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:00:00 +0000

In a special interview podcast, Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group, joins Around the Foghorn contributor, Vince Cestone, to discuss the first week of the Giants season and what else to look for in the future.

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2018 Episode 1: NL West Roundtable with Preview and Predictions

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 18:30:00 +0000

Sound the Foghorn returns to start off the 2018 season with a roundtable podcast featuring the site experts from four of the five NL West sites within the FanSided network. The hosts were from the following:
Around the Foghorn-Daniel SperryFriars on Base-Tim RyderRoxPile-Kevin HenryDodgers Way-Jacob Rudner
In this episode they discuss all things about each NL West team, and make predictions for the division. Listen in to see what they have to say

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Winter Meetings 2017 Live Show

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Stephen Ruderman and Daniel Sperry will come to you live to discuss all the rumors surrounding the 2017 Winter Meetings and your San Francisco Giants. We'll do our best to cover all the rumors, and then take listener calls and responses.

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Offseason Talks: Cody Pasby on Giants Prospects

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 01:00:00 +0000

Vince Cestone, an Around the Foghorn contributor, sat down with KNBR Producer and host of the Minor League Podcast by KNBR, Cody Pasby, to discuss the San Francisco Giants farm system. They cover a wide range of topics surrounding the Giants and their farm system

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Episode 6: 2017 Misery, Draft Talk, Minor League Update, and Trade Talk

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Host of Sound the Foghorn, Daniel Sperry, is back. Joined by Around the Foghorn contributor, Taylor Corbin, they'll discuss a whole lot on the Giants this season. Daniel will discuss the 2017 misery and how we come to grips with it. Understanding the actual issues they've been facing is a key part. Taylor Corbin provides insight on the Giants 2017 draft, including their first round pick, Heliot Ramos. He'll also give some insight into some of the later round players the Giants hope turn into gems. Then they'll discuss the guys in the minors who are balling out, such as Slade Heathcott, Ryder Jones, and Bryan Reynolds.

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Episode No. 5: State of the West, Minors, and Giants notes

Sat, 20 May 2017 23:12:24 +0000

Daniel Sperry, Site Co-Expert of Around the Foghorn sounds off in their fifth episode. The Giants are back on track and there is a whole lot to talk about.

In the opening Segment, Daniel details his current feelings on the Giants, and how that inter-twines with his feelings towards his home-town Royals.

In the second segment he talks the NL West. He takes a look at each team and what they're doing well, on top of bashing the Padres. He also discusses where the Giants fit in to that picture, plus gives his current NL West Power-Rankings

In the third segment, he goes down on the farm and discusses how each team, and the top performers are doing in the Giants' current and active farm system.

In the final segment, Daniel breaks down some things he has noticed with the Giants lineup, and how that contributes to their recent success. He then dives into the Dodgers series, and discusses the current series with Cardinals. He caps it off with a flash preview of the upcoming series with the Cubs.

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Episode 4: Previewing the Giants vs. Royals with Kings of Kauffman

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 03:00:00 +0000

This episode is hosted by Daniel Sperry. Joined by Patrick Brennan of Kings of Kauffman, we go all the way back to the last time the Giants were in Kansas City. They'll re-hash the 2014 World Series, and dive deep on this two game series starting on Tuesday, April 18th. Patrick wil also help the Giants fanbase get acquainted with this year's Kansas City Royals ball club. They'll discuss this series itself, what to expect from both teams, and what they'll need to do to beat one another.

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Episode 3:Buster Posey injury, NL West Strength, and Rockies Talk

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 02:09:34 +0000

This week, your host Daniel Sperry will be joined by Michael Saltman to discuss a wide range of pressing topics

The first thing they'll look at is the Buster Posey, how it is going to affect the lineup for the next week or so, and some potential long term affects.

After that they'll move to talking the entire NL West. The division is off to a rip-roaring start, with the Giants in last. We'll discuss how long that will actually last, and whether or not there are teams who can/will sustain their success.

For the final segment, they'll be joined by Kevin Henry of Roxpile to discuss the Rockies in 2017

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Ep. 2: Opening Day Madness, NL West, MLB outlook for 2017

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 01:30:00 +0000

Your hosts, Justin Rodgers, and Daniel Sperry take a good hard look at what happened on opening day. Everything from Bumgarner, to the bullpen, to the offense, what happened? We'll also look at the rest of the series, as well as the weekend matchup in San Diego.

Then they,ll discuss the NL West. Taking a look at who to fear, and who not to fear in 2017, and where the Giants will fall in the NL West picture. We'll also look at key players to look out for on each team.

Then, they'll finish off, joined by Jake Mastroianni, with an overall look for the 2017 MLB Season. They'll look at cumulative predictions from the site, and make their own individual predictions on what is going to happen around the league.

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Episode 1: A First Attempt at Podcasting

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 03:30:00 +0000

Daniel Sperry and Michael Saltzman host the first episode of Sound the Foghorn, a podcast extension of Around the Foghorn. They'll discuss the Giants spring training. Everything from surprises and dissappointments, to the 25 man roster. In another segment, they'll discuss Team USA in the WBC, the Giants involved, and just how far they'll go. Plus, who else should we be looking out for at the tournament. We'll also have a special guest, Cesar Beccara of Dodgers Way, to discuss the Dodgers in spring so far, what his outlook on 2017 is, and gain an outside perspective on the Giants. The last segment will include Justin Rogers, an ATF contributor, to help field and answer reader questions.

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