Is Heliot Ramos 'against us' because BoMel is too soft?

The Eldridge Knight is free! Our hosts guide their players characters through a breakdown of the disappointing LA series and then discuss what it will take for this team to make a meaningful run in the playoffs, which they will definitely make.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Bitter Blue Blood while Matthew is drinking Cardamom & Banana. Recipes below.Bitter Blue Blood1 oz Empress Indigo gin1 oz Benedictine DOM2-3 oz TonicLime wheel for garnishCombine gin and benedictine in a rocks glass with no ice and stir to combine. Fill with ice and top with tonic water. Drop in a lime wheel for garnish.Cardamom & Banana3/4 oz Rye Whiskey3/4 oz Cognac or Brandy1/4 oz Banana Liqueur1/4 oz Cardamom Syrup2 Dashes Angostura Bitters4 drops Cardamom BittersMix all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Twist a lemon peel over drink, rub it around rim of the glass, and drop in as a garnish.#doitforginny

It sure seems like the Mets believe. Our believer and our sourpuss breakdown the dbags series before debating whether the Giants will actually make the playoffs. Matthew brings stats, good vibes and gumption to the debate and Ben brings ... well, himself. Do the Giants have enough starting pitching? Is the bullpen up for the task? Can we trust this offense?Our cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Apple Sauced while Ben is drinking a Fall Fashioned. Recipes below.Apple Sauced2 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Maple Syrup3/4 oz Lemon Juice2 oz Hard Cider1 pinch CinnamonShake the bourbon, lemon juice, and maple syrup with ice. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and top with cider. Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with a cinnamon stick or apple fan/slice (or both!)Fall Fashioned2 1/2 oz Whisky1/4 - 1/2 Cinnamon Clove Simple Syrup2 dashes Paychaud’s (or Angostura) bittersOrage twistA lot of brandied cherriesTo make the cocktail, combine the whisky, syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to you desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass and add a single large chunk of ice. Express the twist over the glass, and drop in to the glass. Add your cherries on a cocktail pick, or just drop them in the glass too.To make the syrup, combine 1-2 cinnamon sticks and 3-7 cloves with 1 part water and 1 part in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let it steep until cool.#doitforginny

No puppies were diagnosed with rabies in the making of this episode. Our veterinarians break down the Cardinals series including the extension of the inexplicable reign of quality baseball before the sudden return of Verlandering and getting shut down by old pitchers. Then they celebrate the overwhelming personality of Drew Gilbert and how it has made the team more entertaining.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Margaret is Not a Pornstar while Matthew is drinking Mr. Beard's Citrus Cooler. Recipes below.Margaret is Not a Pornstar1 1/2 oz Tequila1/2 oz Licor 431/4 oz Passion fruit liqueur1/2 oz Lime juice2 jalapeno coinsMuddle the jalapeno coins in a shaker mixing tin or glass. Add the remaining ingredients and ice and shake until well chilled. Double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.Mr. Beard's Citrus Cooler1 1/2 oz Gin (or Vodka)3/4 Limoncello1 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Simple Syrup (or Oleo Saccharum)4 oz Sparkling WaterBuild in the glass in the order of appearance into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with lemon slices and freshly-slapped mint leaves.#doitforginny

Giants playoff chances have improved by 550% to ... 3.3% Our prognosticators break down the Rockies series, kerfluffle and all before asking the question: is there hope for the post-season after all?Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Aviation while Ben is drinking a Singapore Sling. Recipes below.Aviation2 ounces London Dry gin¾ ounce lemon juice½ ounce Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur¼ ounce Crème de VioletteGarnish: Brandied cherryShake all ingredients in a shaker with ice until well-chilled. Double strain into a cocktail glass and add garnish.Singapore Sling1 1/2 oz Gin1/4 oz Benedictine1/4 oz Cherry Heering liqueur1/4 oz Grand Marnier (Ben used curacao)1 oz Pineapple juice1/2 oz Lime juice1 dash Angostura bittersClub soda, to topAn orange slice and 3 cherries for garnishCombine all ingredients except the club soda in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a highball glass, fill the glass with ice, and top with club soda. Make a sail with your orange slice and one cherry and drop the remaining cherries in the glass.#doitforginny

It's the last month of the season. Our optimists (Ben, is pretending this episode) break down the Orioles series and discuss what they are looking forward to seeing from the Giants in the last month of the season: early spring position battles, the young Giants outfielders, and who has to drink a Negroni.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Fitzgerald while Matthew is drinking an Italian Margarita. Recipes below.Fitzgerald2 oz gin1 oz lemon juice1 oz simple syrup2-3 dashes Agostura bittersCombine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a coupe glass.Italian Margarita1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila2/3 oz Amaretto1/3 oz Cointreau1 oz Lime Juice1 barspoon Agave Syrup (optional)Garnish: Lime WheelShake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.#doitforginny

Also, Jung Hoo Lee = Heliot Ramos. Our player characters break down the sweep of the Cubs including the stunning Verlander win, Devers' best game as a Giant, and the Webby/Willy one-two knock-out combo. Then they recount an interview JT Snow gave about Bryce Eldridge on KNBR which leads to a drunken shouting match over who's more mediocre: JHL or Heliot Ramos.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Passionate Fan while Ben is drinking a "The Guy" in Left Field. Recipes below.Passionate Fan2 oz Gin3/4 oz Passionfruit Syrup (Small Hand Foods)3/4 oz Lemon Juice1/4 oz Lilet BlancShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist."The Guy" in Left Field1 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey1/2 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur3-4 oz Ginger Beer1/4 Lime wedgeCombine whiskey, cherry liqueur, and ginger in a high ball with ice. Squeeze in are quarter live wedge and dropped husk into glass!#doitforginny

Cocktails over beer every time. Our bartenders break down the Brewers series including the triumphant return of Willy Adames, the dominance of Logan Webb and the overpowering bat of ... checks notes ... Luis Matos! Then they discuss whether this spark from Matos is a sign he's finally putting it together or if it's just a flash in the pan.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Boulevard while Matthew is drinking a Brooklyn. Recipes below.Boulevard2 oz Rye Whiskey3/4 oz Averna2 tsp Cherry Heering liqueur1/2 tsp AbsintheCombine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired level of dilution. Strain into stemmed cocktail glass and garnish with a brandied cherry.Brooklyn2oz Rye (or Bourbon)1 oz Dry Vermouth1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur1/4 oz Amaro NoninoStir all ingredients in a mixing glass ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Serve without a garnish or a brandied cherry or orange twist if you must.#doitforginny

We can write lazy click bait headlines too! Our editors break down the Padres series so far: a winning streak!, Kai Wei Teng ... again, a Roupp-ian disaster, before boldly predicting what will happen in Verlander's start. Then they dive into the Heliot Ramos controversy and discuss the journalistic quality (or lack thereof) of some media outlets.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Snoopy while Ben is drinking a Rattlesnake. Recipes below. Cocktail 3/4 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Grand Marnier1/2 oz Galiano1/2 oz Aperol Campari1/4 oz Lemon JuiceAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel. Cocktail 2 oz Rye Whiskey3/4 oz - 1 oz Lemon juice3/4 oz - 1 oz Simple syrup1 egg white1/2 tsp Absinthe for rinseAdd the absinthe to a chilled coupe or martini glass. Add the remaining ingredients except the absinthe to a shaker with no ice. Shake for 15-20 seconds to emulsify the egg white. Open the shaker and add ice and shake again until well chilled. Swirl the absinthe around your prepared glass and dump any excess. Double strain the shaker contents into the glass.#doitforginny

Bob makes the bigs. Our proud fathers break down the Tampa Bay series and Logan Webb's mojo (or lack thereof) and then dive into a lightning round wherein they discuss the future of right field, the starting rotation, Brandon Belt disease, and Robbie Ray's 2026 mojo target.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking an Algonquin Sour while Matthew is drinking a Giant Passion Rum Punch. Recipes below.Algonquin Sour2 oz Rye whiskey1 oz Dry vermouth1 oz Pineapple juicePineapple wedge and maraschino cherry for garnishCombine the whiskey, vermouth and pineapple juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with the pineapple wedge and cherry on a cocktail pick.Giant Passion Rum Punch1 oz Appleton Estate Signature (funky base)1 oz Planteray 3 Stars (bright and dry backbone)0.75 oz Passion fruit syrup0.5 oz Falernum0.5 oz Dry Curaçao0.75 oz Lime juice2 dashes Angostura Bitters1/4 oz High Proof Rum for float (optional)Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a Collin’s glass (or Tiki Mug!) with crushed ice. Float high proof rum off the back of a bar spoon, if using. Garnish with mint and a spent lime half.#doitforginny

Warning: uncensored (and funny!) rants contained within. Our disconsolate wretches break down the drubbing of all hope by the San Diego padres before discussing where this season went wrong (the hitting, it was the hitting), who's to blame (Buster? Melvin? Adames? Chapman? Devers? Lee?), and what can be done to fix it this year and next.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking Salty & Shameful while Ben is drinking a Garden of Despair. Recipes below.Salty & Shameful1 oz Bourbon (Bottled in Bond)3/4 oz Absinthe3/4 oz AvernaOne dropper of saline solution (4:1 water to salt)1 Dash Angostura BittersLemon Twist for garnishAdd all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and diluted. Strain into a rocks glass with a large chunk of ice. Express lemon oils over drink and discard the peel like your hopes for the Giants.Garden of Despair1/2 oz Strawberry infused vodka3/4 oz Icelandic pink gin3/4 oz Agricole rum3/4 oz Lemon juice3/4 oz Elderflower simple syrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with edible but bitter flowers.#doitforginny