Inside the Bullpen with Tony Watson and Dominic Leone

Pete Putila spent more than a decade with the Houston Astros before joining the Giants as General Manager earlier this month. Pete shares his growth into the Giants GM role and what Dusty Baker told him before accepting the offer. Now in San Francisco, hear what parts of the city Pete’s explored so far. He also discusses his first impressions of the current roster and farm system, plus we learn what two qualities stood out to Pete when he interviewed with Farhan Zaidi.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manager Gabe Kapler discusses why the Giants put such a focus on player development at the big-league level. He also shares his thoughts on new GM Pete Putila, how the new rules and pitch clock will impact the game in 2023, and Logan Webb's growth as a player and leader. Learn how Gabe approaches the offseason differently than when he was a player, plus hear what advice Joe Maddon gave him that he'll never forget. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear how J.D. Davis told his dad (who was a big Dodgers fan) that he got traded to the Giants, why he likes working with the Giants coaching staff compared to past teams, and what advice Willie Mays gave him.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Pence talks about what an honor it is joining the Giants Wall of Fame on Saturday, September 17. He reveals a funny story about the Ishikawa walk-off homer from 2014 and what Bruce Bochy said to him that changed how he played baseball. He also shares the tips that Kruk, Kuip, Jon Miller and Dave Flemming gave him about broadcasting and why he still loves living in San Francisco. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming discusses what fans have to look forward to for the rest of the year and looking to 2023. He talks about the adjustments David Villar made in Triple A and how that's already paying off, as well as outfielder Lewis Brinson and how he's trying to bring more fun to his game. Dave also guesses who this year's Willie Mac Award winner will be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Adam chats with Abe Silvestri, Senior Director of Team Operations. Having worked five seasons in the visiting clubhouse, Abe shares what it was like having the very unique job of "hosting the enemy" and one of the craziest requests he received from a visiting player. Switching over to the “good side” in 2020, Abe now plays a huge part of the Giants home clubhouse operation and atmosphere. He shares behind the scenes stories of what it's been like on the Giants side including how he accidentally signed a player on the current roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yaz discusses his mental preparation before a game and how it has changed over the course of his baseball career. He also details what it's like to play right field at Oracle Park, going into the specifics about how he makes those highlight reel worthy catches. Later, Yaz reflects on the special photoshoot he shared with his best friend Tony Kemp and their baby daughters To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bart discusses finding his routine in the big leagues and the adjustments he's made to be successful with the Giants. Joey also talks about valuable relationships he's built with Will Clark and other revered players. Later, Joey also tells the story of one of the best swings he's ever taken...and who it was off of. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Vogelsong reflects on his baseball journey from being a struggling pitcher to becoming a crucial member of the 2012 World Series team ahead of the 2012 team reunion this weekend. Vogelsong reminisces on the ups and downs of the season, the additions of Marco Scutaro and Hunter Pence, and how it all led to Vogelsong’s iconic Game 3 NLDS start. Vogelsong also talks about his pregame routine and the chip on his shoulder that made him the great pitcher that he was. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jakob Junis shares his baseball journey from a growing up in the Midwest to becoming one of the key members of the current Giants starting pitching rotation. Junis also discusses the intricacies of perfecting his craft by adding new pitches to his arsenal. Junis then details his relationship with Giants alumni and talks about the emotions of being the starting pitcher on Will Clark Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices