High Point Upsets Wisconsin | Susan Slusser on Eldridge and Birdsong

San Francisco Chronicle Sports Columnist, Scott Ostler joins the show after writing his final column and announcing his retirement. He shares some of his favorite stories, memorable moments, and reflects on the end of a legendary career covering Bay Area sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants legend Rich Aurilia joins the show to discuss Bryce Eldridge being sent back to the minors. He explains why fans shouldn’t be outraged, stressing the importance of patience, more reps, and allowing Eldridge to develop into a complete player before becoming an everyday big leaguer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former University of San Francisco head coach, Dan Belluomini joins the show to break down everything March Madness. He shares insight on the best stories of the tournament so far and highlights several teams to watch closely on Day 2. Great basketball talk from a seasoned coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants insider Susan Slusser joins the show to explain why San Francisco decided to send Bryce Eldridge back to the minor leagues. She also shares how the move impacts other players on the roster and what the decision says about the Giants’ short‑ and long‑term plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49ers beat writer Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle joins the show to explain why today’s date is pivotal in the Trent Williams contract situation. While the standoff continues, Branch believes both sides are still positioned to reach a resolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HORU 4 - More March Madness talk after High Point’s stunning win — you have to hear their head coach’s intense postgame comments. UNC’s Hubert Davis is the polar opposite after blowing a 19‑point lead to VCU. We close the show with a long interview with Scott Ostler, honoring the legendary columnist’s retirement from the San Francisco Chronicle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 - Former USF head coach Dan Belluomini joins the show to break down everything March Madness. Giants legend Rich Aurilia also stops by to share his thoughts on the decision heard ’round the baseball world: Bryce Eldridge optioned to Triple‑A Sacramento.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 - We recap High Point University’s shocking upset of Wisconsin — and you have to hear the head coach’s intense postgame comments. Plus, Giants insider Susan Slusser joins the show to explain why Bryce Eldridge was sent to Triple‑A and why Hayden Birdsong opted for Tommy John surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Big news for the Giants as Bryce Eldridge is sent to Triple‑A and won’t make the Opening Day roster. We break it down, hit a quick March Madness update, and welcome 49ers beat writer Eric Branch to discuss the latest on Trent Williams’ contract situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Analysts Ryan Fowler joins Niners Nightly to breakdown the 49ers needs as we get closer to the NFL draftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.