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Nothing eases the pain like a 5 game winning streak. The brothers break down the end of the Padres series and (most of) the Braves series. They then use a lightning round to reflect on all of the crazy things that have made this team better ... or not?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Pink Lagoon while Matthew is drinking a Gin & Tonic. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Vodka
• 1/2 oz Curacao
• 3-4 oz Sparking Strawberry Lemonade
• Add Voda and curacao to a highball glass with ice and top with sparkling Strawberry Lemonade.

• 2 oz Gin
• 2-3 oz Tonic
• Add Gin to a rocks glass with ice. Top with tonic water. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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It was the Tuesday Night Purple Purge. Christian Kossd: demoted. Sam Huff: gone. LaMonte Wade Jr.: gone?! The brothers break down the overhaul of the Giants bench and departure of the great Late Night LaMonte. Ben even put together some compilations of some of Wade's bets moments as a Giant. Links right here:

Late Night LaMonte's Biggest Hits

LaMonte Wade Jr.'s Top 10 Giants Home Runs

All of LaMonte Wade Jr.'s Giants Home Runs

But first they break down the first 3 games of the Padres series: Wilmer gets testy! Webb gets Webbed ... again. Roupp gets Camiloed ("It's not Camilo's fault!" ... Ben made me write that.) And Daniel Johnson arrives just in the "Nick" of time.

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking Gin Strawberry Smash while Ben is drinking a Purple Purge Recipes below.

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 2-3 Strawberries
• Strawberry for garnish
• Muddle strawberries and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.

• 1 1/2 oz Indigo Gin
• 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 1/4 oz Islay Scoth (Ben used Laphroaig)
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double strain into a coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Drop three $2 cherries into the bottom because you bought them a while ago and don’t really like and this as good of a time as any to put them in a drink.

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Seriously. We're not doing a bit. Our comedians break down the Marlins series: the offense is still anemic, the starters were good and bullpen was elite. So, same old, same old. Then they discuss the recent chatter in the Giantsphere about the first base situation. Is a change imminent?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Malfeasant while Matthew is drinking a Strawberry Gimlet Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 egg white
• Add all ingredients to a shaker with no ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds. Open shaker, add ice and shake until chilled. Add to a rocks glass prepared with a large chunk of ice. Garnish with an orange twist and 3 brandied cherries.

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Strawberry Syrup
• 2 dashes Lavender Bitters (optional)
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice.

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Because this offense is laughable. Our quacks break down the Tigers series: the pitching was great, the offense was not. Later they do a "therapy" session where Matthew revels in the great pitching and Ben wallows in the woeful hitting.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Gentleperson’s Sour while Ben is drinking a Dr.'s Office Lollipop. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Benedictine
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 Dash Peychaud’s Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

• 1 oz White Rum
• 1 oz Dark Rum
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• 3-4 oz Dr. Pepper
• Mix it with ice and drink it or whatever.

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That's right, the season 33.333% over. Our bean counters break down the National series (the usual, good pitching not much hitting) before turning their attention to the 1/3 season review. Can the Giants actually win the West? In this economy? Is Patrick Bailey a liability or the best player on the team? Will Adames ever show up?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Whiskey Sour while Matthew is drinking a Cherry Almond Gin Sour. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon or Rye
• 3/4 oz - 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz - 1 oz Lemon Juice
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

• 2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 Dashes Cherry Bitters
• 1 Egg White
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake well. Add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds and double strain into a cocktail glass.

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Well that was royally mid. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Our anti-monarchists briefly reference the very blah Royals series, sing the praises of Hayden Birdsong (KAKAW!), feign shock at Justin Verlander's move to the IL, and lament streaky offense. Then, they do the unthinkable and call out Jung Hoo Lee. (Someone has to!) Also, they discuss how the Giants can get better but they don't say the "T" word.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Blackberry Bramble while Ben is drinking a Ginger Margarita Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Grand Marnier
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 5 Fresh Blackberries
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 Dash Black Walnut Bitters (optional)
• Muddle the berries and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker until berries are completely smashed, releasing the juices. Add the remaining ingredients with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with black berry and/or mint sprig.

• 2 oz Tequila
• 1/2 oz Ginger liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lime juice
• 2 dashes Ginger-Pear Bitters
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and candied ginger.

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It's Wilmer Flores' world, the rest of us are paying rent. Our squatters break down the series against the City-less Vagabonds: Wilmer mashes, Wilmer walks, Heliot rallies the troops. Oh, Logan Webb and Land Roupp are there too. And the bullpen! Always the bullpen. Then the brothers tell you which 2025 Giants Jersey's you should be buying starting with ... Spencer Bivens?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking an Orgasm (Ben wants you to know, he didn't name it, not sure why he's a stick in the mud) while Matthew is drinking an Elder Flores Recipes below.

• 1 oz Amaretto
• 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
• 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
• Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass with ice and stir gently to combine.

• 2 oz Gin
• 5-6 mint leaves
• 3/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Mint leaf for garnish
• Add mint leaves, Elderflower liqueur and Simple Syrup into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle. Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a mint leaf.

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Someone tell that Lawlar kid to get his head out of his ... the boys breakdown the Arizona series, the rise of Christian Koss and finish asking the question: are the Giants good or bad? (It's not mediocre, we promise.)

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Orange Melon while Ben is drinking a Glass Full of Cherries. Recipes below.

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
• 1/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 4-5 1-inch chunks cantaloupe
• Place cantaloupe into a shaker and muddle until completely pulverized. Add remaining ingredients and ice to the shaker. Shake for 10-12 seconds, until well-chilled. Double strain into a double rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a cantaloupe chunk.

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1/2 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur
• 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
• Shake in a shaker with ice until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon/cherry sail.

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We admit it; it's our fault they were swept. The boys break down the dismal offense, the good pitching and the outstanding play of Heliot Ramos in the Twins series. Then they declare that its "Not Early Anymore" and take overdue stands on the first base situation, the Birdsong and Harrison miss-use, and the closer controversy. (Wait, I thought Ben said there isn't a closer controversy?)

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Big Mama Osa's Magical Elixr while Matthew is drinking a Negroni to pay for his Cardinals/Goldschmitt jersey crime. Recipes below.

• 3 oz Orange Juice
• 3 oz Sparkling White Wine
• 1 shot vodka (or whiskey, rum, gin, brandy, moonshine, etc.)
• Add spirit to a champagne flute. Top with chilled orange juice. Top with chilled sparkling white wine. Imagine a world where you don’t have to cook dinner or pick up dirty socks. Wouldn’t that be nice.

• 1 oz London Dry Gin
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Large Orange Twist for garnish
• Combine gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large single chunk of ice. Express orange twist over glass and put twist in glass. Good luck.

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Subtitle: Giants Tame the Cubs; No Cubs Were Harmed During the Playing of the Baseball ... Except for Ryan Pressly who was definitely psychologically traumatized. Our zoologists revel in the series victory over the Cubs including Tuesday's historic Verlandering. And Matthew tries to get Ben to admit that the Giants are just good. No buts, no regressing to the mean, no Outs Above Average.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Alabazam while Ben is drinking a Spiced Bourbon Ginger Highball Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Cognac
• 1/2 oz Cointreau
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Semi-Rich Simple Syrup
• 1 barspoonful of Angostura Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

• 1 1/2 - 2 oz Spice Bourbon (Bourbon steeped with spices of your choice for 8-24 hour)
• 3-5 oz Ginger Beer
• Add spiced bourbon to a highball glass and fill with ice. Top with chilled Ginger Beer.

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The Willy vibes have been great but this is even better. Our mountaineers break down the Rockies series including the continuing rise of Willy Adames and the surge of ... checks notes ... Luis Matos?! They also discuss the position player depth problem and what can be done about it mid season; Trades? Call ups? Or is it just "hope they get better"? Oh no. It's the last one, isn't it?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Bantha Milk Margarita while Matthew is drinking a Binary Sunset. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Tequila
• 1/4 oz blue Curacao
• 1/2 oz Cream of Coconut
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz pineapple juice
• Combine all of the ingredients in shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with pineapple fronds.

• 1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila
• 3/4 oz Aperol
• 1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Grand Marnier
• 1/4 tsp Grenadine
• Prepare chilled cocktail glass by adding Grenadine to bottom of glass. Add remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a cocktail shaker with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and orange wheel.

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Well, that was a dose of reality. Our chagrined hosts reluctantly review the Padres series the good, the bad and the inadequate. Then they turn their gaze to the starting pitchers. Have the boys been too hard on them? No. But it might not be anyone's fault.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Hotel Room Old Fashioned while Ben is drinking a San Diego Margarita Recipes below.

• 1 Airplane bottle of bourbon
• 2-3 packs of sugar from the hotel room coffee
• Splash of strong hotel coffee
• Brew hotel coffee with a small amount of water to make coffee extra strong. Combine with sugar to make syrup. Add to a glass with ice and add bourbon. Stir for 30 seconds and drink quickly. (Ben's addition: maybe pinch your nose while you drink?)

• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1/2 oz Curacao
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• Shake it. Strain it. Rocks glass, fresh ice. No Salt. Because San Diego has nothing to be salty about.

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Well that was fun! The brothers try to catch their breaths after Heliot Ramos' wild run around the bases as they break down the Rangers series. Later they reflect on the first 1/6th of the season (I'm not calling it a month, no matter what Ben says); what went well, what could be better and what it means for the rest of the season.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking The Texas Abyss while Matthew is drinking a Chocolate Old Fashioned. Recipes below.

• 4 oz Dark Rum
• 1 oz Lemonhart 151 Rum
• 3/4 oz Mr. Black’s
• 4 dashes chocolate bitters
• Combine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice. Stir well to desired dilution. (A lot, you want a lot.) Strain into a rocks glass with a single large chunk of ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

• 2 oz Bourbon or Rye
• 1/2 oz Creme de Cacao
• 1/4 oz Demerara Gum Syrup
• 2 Dashes Chocolate Bitters
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Orange Peel for Garnish
• Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice (preferably a large block). Express orange peel oils over drink and drop peel into the glass.

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There is no closer controversy! Our worrywarts break down the Brewers series (Birdsong! Doval! WILMER! Adames? Hicks? WALKER?!) and then ask the questions:

• Are the Giants fielding their best roster?
• What will it take for young starters like Hayden Birdsong, Kyle Harrison and Carson Wisenhunt to get a shot?
• Why are the Giants using Sean Hjelle to dominate washed up AAAA players?
• Will Christian Koss become our new closer? (OK, maybe not that one.)

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Wounded Tiki while Ben is drinking a Nasty Brew. Recipes below.

• 1 oz Aged Rum
• 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila
• 1/4 oz Allspice Dram
• 1/2 oz Cointreau
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Orgeat
• Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a tiki or Collin’s glass with crushed ice. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel.

• 1 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1 oz Benedictine
• 3-4 oz Ginger Beer or Club Soda
• Combine the tequila and benedictine in a highball glass with no ice. Stir well to combine. Add ice and top with the ginger beer or soda. (Don't use the ginger beer, it's too sweet.)

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Well, that sucked. The brothers gamely break down the Angels series including the resurgence of the starting rotation, the return of David Villar, and Ryan Walker's first blown save. They then take a deep breath and look at the big picture by breaking down the the strengths, weaknesses and unknowns of the 2025 Giants.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Fruit Punch to the Nuts while Matthew is drinking a Bitter End (aka Limelight). Recipes below.

• 1 part Cognac
• 1/2 part Banana Liqueur
• 1/2 part Amaretto
• 2 parts Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 part Lime Juice
• Ginger ale for splashing
• Combine cognac, banana liqueur, Amaretto, pineapple juice and lime juice in a container and stir aggressively. Chill until cold. Serve over ice and provide ginger ale for an optional splash on top.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Pineapple Juice
• 3 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 1 oz Campari
• Pinch of Ground Cinnamon for Garnish
• Add all ingredients but the Campari and cinnamon to a cocktail shaker with ice. Meanwhile, prepare a rocks glass by pouring in the Campari and then adding ice. Next, shake the cocktail shaker for 10-12 seconds. Strain into the prepared glass by pouring it over a bar spoon to float it on top. Add pinch of Cinnamon. Enjoy.

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t.fitzgerald has joined the chat. Our mods discuss the offensive outburst of Tyler Fitzgerald as they break down the first 3 games of the Phillies series. Then it's a lightning round! Is the starting rotation OK? Is Randy Rodriguez's arm going to fall off? Is Ben getting a new tattoo? Has anyone seen Luis Matos, Christian Koss or Sam Huff? All that and of course a Wilmer Flores fact. See you inside.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Bailey Sour while Ben is drinking a Rusty Banana. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Fireball Whiskey
• 1/2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup
• 1 Dash Orange Bitters
• Optional: Egg White
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. If using the egg white, shake all of the ingredients without ice for 10 seconds. Add ice and then shake for another 10 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

• 1 oz Stiggin’s Fancy Pineapple
• 1 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1 oz Banana Liqueur
• Combine all three ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish it with a banana peel or something more appropriate. Pineapple probably.
• Oh, it's called a Rusty Banana because it's a riff on the Rusty Nail. Ben forgot to say that in the show.

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MVP Jung Hoo Lee? The boys marvel at the exploits of JHL, break down the Yankees, and attempt to solve the Hayden Birdsong problem. Ben also declares when you can stop saying "it's early", Matthew drops more Wilmer facts and they perform a musical number. Yes, really. Our apologies.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Bronx HooLeeGan while Matthew is drinking a Who? Jung Hoo! Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Koala Drum
• 1/2 oz Stiggan’s Fancy Pineapple Rum
• 3/4 oz Apple-Ginger Vodka
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Briefly shake to incorporate. Strain into a highball filled with crushed ice.

• 1 oz Soju
• 1/2 oz Vodka (or Gin)
• 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Honey Syrup
• 2 Dashes of Peach Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon peel.

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So these uniforms are an homage to NYU? Wut? Our fashionistas discuss the purple controversy, the nearly disastrous Reds series and the Justin Verlander blues. They also sing for the unsung heroes of the bullpen until Ben ruins it by crying about Camilo.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Purple Pushover while Matthew is drinking a Rye-ght Hander. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Indigo Gin
• 1/2 oz Orange Curacao
• 3-4 oz Ginger Beer
• 1 squeeze of lime
• Add the gin and Curaçao to a highball glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and squeeze the lime wedge over the glass and drop the wedge into the glass.

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz B&B Liqueur
• 1 barspoon Agave Syrup
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 1 Dash Cardamom Bitters
• Orange Peel for garnish
• Add all ingredients but the garnish to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Express orange oils over the drink and place peel in the glass.

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Best team in baseball! The TV Star and the Old Man break report back about the home opener, review the Mariners series, and ask the critical question: Are the Giants for real? You known what Matthew will say, but perhaps Ben will surprise you.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Rye Smile while Matthew is drinking a Matt Chai-pman. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz Apricot Liqueur
• 3/4 oz Cherry Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with 3 brandied cherries.

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Chai Syrup
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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(Originally titled: "Do it for Ginny") Pitching, defense and Wilmer Flores. The boys react to the 5-1 opening road trip including the excellent starting pitching, the equally good relief pitching and the offensive exploits of Ramos and Flores. Then they also discuss how the great start impacts their expectations for the season. And they pay tribute to Ben's recently departed furry friend. Do It for Ginny!

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking an Old Tom's Read Headed Lover aka Ginny while Matthew is drinking a Ginny. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Old Tom Murphy Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3-4 oz Ginger Beer (pre-chilled)
• Add gin and lemon juice to a highball glass with no ice. Stir well to combine. Add ice and then carefully add the ginger beer. Do not stir.

• 2 oz White Rum
• 1 oz Ginger Liqueur
• 1/4 oz Grand Marnier
• 1/2 oz Orgeat
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• 2 dashes Peach Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Rest in peace, Gin.

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It's season 5 of Giants Cocktails. Our veteran podcasters throw a new coat of paint while they breakdown the Opening Day roster and make full season predictions. Will a Giant hit 30 home runs? Will Ramos & Fitzgerald regress to the mean? Will Matthew predict 90 wins again? Can Ben hold his "positivity" for one more episode? (Yes!, No!, 90? Try 100!, Of course not.)

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a San Francisco 25 while Matthew is drinking a Black & Orange . Recipes below.

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Grenadine
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 2-3 oz Sparkling White Wine
• Combine the gin, grenadine, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double strain into a champagne flute and top with the sparkling white wine.

• 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Grand Marnier
• 1/4 oz coffee liqueur
• 1/2 oz Amaro Nonino
• 1 dash black walnut bitters
• 1 dash chocolate bitters
• Orange twist for garnish
• Combine the bourbon, Grand Marnier, coffee liqueur, Amaro Nonino and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds. Express the orange twist over the glass and place in the glass.

The injury troll has arrived. The boys discuss the injuries to Jung Hoo Lee and Jerar Encarnacion and how the Giants will cover the open roster spot. They also review a busy week including some big roster decisions, more money in the Giants pocket and maybe yours. Finally they say goodbye to season 4 of Giant Cocktails and tease season 5.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Daiquiri while Ben is drinking a Spring Charade. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Light Rum
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

• 1 oz Joven Mezcal
• 1/2 oz Cognac/Brandy
• 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass and garnish with a candied orange peel.

Opening Day is almost here. The brothers celebrate by attempting to predict the Opening Day roster and starting lineup. Will Kyle Harrison start in Sacramento? Is Jerar Encarnacion the DH? Can anyone guess the last three bullpen spots?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Greta Garbo while Ben is drinking Spring Cocktail #4. Recipes below.

• 2 fl oz Light white rum
• 1/4 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
• 1/2 fl oz Rich syrup
• 1 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/6 fl oz Absinthe
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 12-15 seconds. Double-strain into a coupe glass.

• 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur
• 1 oz Simple syrup
• 1 oz Lime juice
• Add all of the ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge. Or cherries, whatever floats your boat.

The boys discuss the reality checks delivered to Bryce Eldridge, Landon Roupp ... and Giants fans. Was this the plan for Bryce Eldridge all along? 12 PA and one start? Is Landon Roupp still the front runner for the 5th spot? Was he ever? Then they pivot to the good news: the lineup is starting to rake! Adames! Chapman! Lee! Is this team better than everyone thinks?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a My Other Brother Ben while Ben is drinking Spring Cocktail #3. Recipes below.

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• ¾ oz Earl Grey Syrup
• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
• ¼ oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur (adds a subtle cherry-almond note)
• 2 dashes Lavender Bitters
• Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon or lime twist, expressing the oils over the drink.

• 1 3/4 oz Mezcal
• 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
• 1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 1 bar spoon Green Chartreuse
• Combine all of the in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a martini glass. Choke it down. I mean, enjoy.

Spring Training is 10 games old. The boys check in on the the regulars to make sure everything's OK. Is Jung Hoo Lee struggling coming off of injury? Is Adames a bust? Is LaMonte Wade Jr.'s .182 BA a good thing? (No, No ... and yes?). They also discuss the fifth starter battle and unintentionally discuss the 4th outfielder battle and the backup middle infield battle.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Cinnamon Girl while Ben is drinking a Spring Cocktail #2 Recipes below.

• 2 Orange Wedges
• 2 oz Reposado Tequila
• 1/4 oz Dark Rum
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 dash Orange Bitters
• Muddle the flesh of the orange (avoid the peel) in the bottom of a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and add ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice - preferably crushed or pebble ice. Garnish with orange wedge and a cinnamon stick.

• 1 oz Mezcal
• 3/4 oz Cognac
• 1 oz Elderflower
• 1/2 oz Curacao
• Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.

The Giants are going 162-0! The boys dissect the first two games and make season long predictions from way too little information. Is the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation already settled? Will a Giant win MVP and ROY?! Is robots taking over the world actually a good thing? Well, according the one brother the answers are yes, yes and yes. Obviously.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Spiced Banana Daiquiri while Ben is drinking a Spring Cocktail #1. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Aged Rum
• 2/3 oz Banana Liqueur
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1/3 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

• 3/4 oz Mezcal
• 3/4 oz Congac or Brandy
• 3/4 oz Elderflower liqueur
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into stemmed cocktail glass.

Spring has sprung! So the boys are breaking down the position battles. Will Matos and Luciano be blocked in Sacramento? Will Kyle Harrison start the season in AAA?! Does Ben think every player on the Giants is named Carson? (Probably, possibly, unfortunately.)

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Bloody Season while Ben is drinking a Tom's Red Headed Girlfriend aka Ginny. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Vodka
• 2/3 oz Cointreau
• 1 oz Blood Orange Juice
• 2/3 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a blood orange peel or wheel.

• 1 1/2 oz Old Tom (Murphy) Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3-4 oz Ginger Beer (pre-chilled)
• Add gin and lemon juice to a highball glass with no ice. Stir well to combine. Add ice and then carefully add the ginger beer. Do not stir.

Did we really need a bunch of computers to tell us the Giants are mediocre? The brothers react to the Fangraph season and player projections after they celebrate the end of the football season. Later Matthew presents a sure fire winning strategy for the 2025 Giants. Ben is not impressed, but will you be?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Fly Eagles Fly while Ben is drinking a Chartreuse-arita. Recipes below.

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
• 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse
• Garnish with a lime wheel
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Add garnish and enjoy.

• 1 1/2 oz Tequila
• 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 - 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Enjoy.

We're calling it: It's Spring baby and we're back! In this episode we're reviewing the off-season changes, the current roster and staying positive by listing all of the ways the Giants could be good this season. At no point do we suggest that they're doomed. (OK, Ben is his usual self, but he tries to be positive.)

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Cosmopolitan while Ben is drinking a White Russian. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Vodka
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Cranberry Juice
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel if you have it.

• 1 1/2 oz Vodka
• 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
• 1 oz Heavy Cream
• Add vodka and coffee liqueur to a rocks glass. Stir to combine. Add a single large chunk of ice. Pour cream carefully over the ice. Stir to combine if desired.

It's time to check in and see how the old Giants are doing ... oh, much older! The brothers are back to pass judgement on the Justin Verlander signing and the off season overall. Good? Bad? Or just meh?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a 20th Century while Ben is drinking a Ye Ole Lander Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
• 1/2 oz White Crème de Cacao
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Garnish with a lemon twist
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

• 1 1/2 oz White Rum
• 1 oz Amaretto
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or brandied cherry.

Has he signed yet? The brothers discuss the interminable wait for the signing of the Corbin Burnes, what it means for the rest of the off-season if he does sign with the Giants, and just how much money are the Giants going to spend anyway. Also at the end of the show they pay homage to the one-of-a-kind Rickey Henderson. Gone too soon.

The first full 17 episode season of The Perfect Sip is out now. You can find it here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Orange Spiced Old Fashioned while Ben is drinking Junior (that's a cocktail, not a person). Recipes below.

*Pending physical. (Too soon?) In Buster Posey's first off-season the Giants give out the largest contract in team history to solve their shortstop problem. The brothers discuss how good of a player Willy Adames is, what this signing says about the Posey era, and what work the Giants still have left to do this off-season.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking Rudolph's Nose while Ben is drinking a Last Word Recipes below.

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 1 oz Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
• 1/2 oz Allspice Dram
• 1/4 oz Grand Marnier
• 1/4 oz Amaro Nonino
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Rich Cinnamon Syrup
• 2 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Enjoy.

• 1 oz gin
• 1 oz maraschino liqueur (Ben recommends Cherry Heering)
• 1 oz Green Chartreuse
• 1 oz lime juice
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with 5 cherries.

Less is more, right? The rumors say Buster is going cheap by cutting payroll and the boys are talking about it. They also review the hires Posey has made and what it means for the culture of the team. Who's making the lineup? Computers? Or Bob Melvin?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Boukman Daiquiri while Ben is drinking mull spiced port. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz White Rum
• 1/2 oz Cognac
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• Cinnamon Stick for garnish
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup mulling spices
• 1 quart water
• 1 750ml bottle of ruby port
• Combine sugar, water and mulling spices in a pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer for an hour. Lower temperature to low and add ruby port. Filter out spices and serve individually in mugs. (Spike with a shot of vodka to make this an actual cocktail.)

OK, it's a cross post with The Perfect Sip. Mostly. The boys do talk some baseball at the beginning. Oh, and they'll be back on Monday to talk about how the Giants definitely aren't signing Soto. In this episode they have ridiculous discussions about olive loaves and Ben makes a joke about eating a national icon. It's your typical mayhem really. The cocktails are good though. Recipes below. (Didn't have Randy Winn as VPPD on my bingo card.)

• 3 oz Spiced Whiskey Milk Punch
• 2-4 oz Sparkling Cider
• 0-2 oz Club Soda
• Pour the milk punch into a highball glass over ice. Top with sparkling cider. For a less sweet cocktail, replace a portion of the cider with club soda.

Spiced Whiskey Milk Punch

• 8 oz Spiced Whiskey
• 3 oz Toasted Powered Milk
• 1 oz Maple Syrup
• pinch of salt

1. Combine the spiced whiskey, maple syrup, and salt. Stir to combine.
2. Toast powdered milk in a pan on the stove, in the oven, or in a toaster oven. Monitor closely as it can burn quickly. Some light browning on the edges and surface is expected, but do not scorch.
3. Boil enough water to rehydrate the milk, then use the hot water to make the milk according to the package instructions.
4. While the milk is still hot, measure 3 oz into a large container, then pourthe whiskey mixture into the milk. You should see curdling happen immediately. Stir gently to help it along.
5. Let the mixture sit for a minute or two, then filter through cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Once some curds have collected in the filter, move the filter to a new container and re-strain the first portion of the final product.

Spiced Whiskey

• 750 ml of Whiskey of you choice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 star anise pod
• 4 cloves
• 1/4 cracked nutmeg
• Combine whiskey and spices in a sealed bottle or jar. Let sit for 24 hours to 3 days, tasting every 24 hours. Remove spices when desired.

• 2 oz Brandy or Cognac
• 3/4 oz Allspice Dram
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• 1 Dash Cardamom Bitters
• 1 Dash Orange Bitters
• Absinthe for rinse
• Start by preparing a coupe glass: coat the inside with absinthe and discard any excess. Add the remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into the prepared coupe glass and garnish with a star anise.

It's quiet out there. But not in here! The brothers are yelling about evil baseball players, bad parents, and stinky garbage. And that's just the first ten minutes. Later they set their own expectations for the off-season and then they announce the All Time Team for the last 25 years. Left Field and Catcher are real tough.

Also, we're going into winter hibernation and will be publishing once a month in November and December. But! We will also to emergency podcasts as needed. Juan Soto signing? (Yes, Ben is laughing as he writes this. He also enjoys talking about himself in the 3rd person.) And we'll be back from hibernation on January 6th.

Upcoming episodes: November 25th, December 23rd, and emergency podcasts as needed. Back full time January 6th.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Allspice Old Fashioned while Ben is drinking The Horseman's Head Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Allspice Dram
• 1/4/ oz Demerara Syrup
• 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• 3 Dashes Orange Bitters
• Garnish with an orange peel and cocktail cherry.
• Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with a large chunk of ice. Express orange peel oils over drink and add garnishes.

• 1 oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
• 1 oz Vodka
• 2 oz Heavy Cream / Whipping Cream
• Combine Mr. Black’s, Vodka and pumpkin spice syrup in a mixing glass. Stir to combine. Pour over a very large single ice cube in a rocks glass. Stir gently to slightly chill. In a separate mixing glass slightly whip cream with a milk frother. (You can also shake in a mason jar.) Once cream has thickened to a thick but pourable consistency, gently pour into the glass. Aim for the top middle of the ice cube.

The brothers come to the grim realization of the big job Buster Posey has in rebuilding the Giants offense. They try to predict who will be at each of the 13 roster spots to begin the season. We should hope they're wrong.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking ----- while Ben is drinking ------. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Allspice Dram
• 1/4 oz Cynar
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Brown Sugar Syrup
• 1 egg white
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice. Dry shake for 10-15 seconds. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a star anise.

• 2 oz Averna
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 4 oz Ginger Beer
• Add lemon juice and Averna to a highball or Collins glass with ice. Stir gently to combine. Top with the ginger beer.

Did Bob Melvin and his staff make Farhan's roster better? The brothers are discussing the coaching staff today including why fans can never truly understand the dark art of MLB coaching, where the 2024 Giants needed the most coaching, and the one area that definitely needs to get significantly better. Finally they discuss why the 2025 staff will be a lot different not matter what the internal evaluations will be.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking the Amen Corner while Ben is bringing back thew new and improved Orange & Black. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Aperol
• 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino
• 4-5 Mint Leaves
• Gently muddle the mint in a cocktail shaker. Add the remaining ingredients, plus ice, then shake until chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with mint leaves or cocktail cherries.

• 1 1/2 oz rye whiskey
• 1/2 oz Mr. Black coffee liqueur
• 1/4 oz orange liqueur (I used Cointreau)
• 2 Dashes orange bitters
• Garnish with orange twist
• Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until the desired dilution is reached, then strain into a rocks glass with one large ice cube. Express an orange twist over the glass, rub around the rim, and drop into the drink.

Buster asked for the ball. The brothers discuss how the appointment of Buster Posey went down, what about the current team made him want to ask for the job, and what these early days will look like for him. They also participate in a coup and Matthew asks a close friend for help.

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On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking an Herbal Hot Toddy while Ben is drinking a Venus Gin #2 Old Fashioned. Recipes below.

• 4-5 oz Hot Camomile Tea
• 1 1/2 oz Cognac or Brandy
• 1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 1 heaping teaspoon Honey
• Steep camomile tea in a mug for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined.

• 2 oz Venus Gin #2
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Orange bitters
• Lemon Twist
• Combine gin, simple syrup and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a Old Fashioned glass with a large chunk of ice. Express oils from lemon twist over the cocktail and discard. Garnish with 3 brandy soaked cherries.

BuPo is the new HOBO! Excuse me, Buster Posey is Mr. President of Baseball Operations. The brothers break down the firing of Farhan Zaidi and why it needed to happen. Then they turn the page and look forward to the second Buster Posey era. How will this impact his legacy? Will this make it easier to sign free agents? What other changes need to be made?

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking whiskey neat and Ben is drinking a glass of wine. Recipes not below.

Well, that happened. Our scientists review the completely disappointing but entirely predictable slightly below mediocre season of baseball that was played by the 2024 San Francisco Giants. They give out high level grades to the players, coaching staff and front office. Then they give out MVP, Unsung Hero and Most Disappointing Awards to the players for all of 2024. Finally they review their awful preseason and mid-season predictions.

Also, Ben is really sorry about the dog story. He'll never let that happen again.

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On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Ginger Whiskey Sour while Ben is drinking Ben's Whiskey Sour. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Ginger Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a rocks glass with ice.

• 2 oz High Proof Rye Whiskey
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 small Egg White (1/2 oz)
• Red Wine for float
• Combine all ingredients except wine in a shaker with no ice. Shake for 5 seconds. Open shaker and fill with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top off with ride wine float. Add two brandied cherries as garnish

It's all over but the crying. But just who will be crying when the season is over? Our sad sacks discuss the recent news that Giants ownership has already decided the fate of HOBO Farhan Zaidi, Zaidi's assessment of the team and the quickly advancing career of Bryce Eldridge. They also preview the state of the 2025 starting rotation. Who's your 5th starter? Roupp or Birdsong?

In the lightning round @coleslunch delivers Donovan Walton a meal, Ben's dog gets a new toy and Matthew goes off the rails.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a the Whiskey Sour he featured on The Perfect Sip while Matthew is drinking a Bee's Knees. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Lemon twist for garnish
• Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 12-15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Add garnish and enjoy.

Where has this team been ALL YEAR?! The brothers discuss the Giants finally playing well when the games only matter to the other side. Then they break down that state of the bullpen heading into next year. Yes, Ben says ridiculous things about Camilo Doval. Fan boys are gonna ... fan?

Also, the first Happy Hour episode of our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is out. On Tuesday we begin a two week series on cocktail equipment you need when getting started in the hobby. Listen here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Garden Party while Ben is having a Winter Vacation. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Vodka
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Chamomile-Lavender Syrup
• 1 Dash Cherry Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lavender sprig or lemon twist.

• 2 oz White Rum
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 oz Ginger Syrup
• 1 spritz of Rosemary Tincture
• 1 Lime Wheel for Garnish
• 1 Cinnamon Stick or Apple Wood chips for smoking
• Optional: Smoke the glass with a scorched cinnamon stick or smoking kit before shaking cocktail.
• Combine rum, lime juice, and ginger syrup in a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with the lime wheel and top with a spritz of the rosemary tincture.

Hey, a series victory! Well, the brothers are looking ahead to 2025 anyway with a preview of next year's infield, but first they check in on the fallout of the the Atlantic story about Zaidi.

We're also celebrating the launch of our new cocktail focused podcast The Perfect Sip. Episode 1 is out now. Download it here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

In the lightning round the socks come off, haters gonna hate, Ben gets back on the fence and Matthew has his head in the clouds.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking The Bare Foot and Matthew is drinking a Chamomile Daiquiri. Recipes below.

- 2 oz Indigo Gin

- 1 oz Ginger Syrup

- 3/4 oz Lime Juice

- 3-4 oz of chilled club soda

Add the gin, syrup and lime to a highball glass and stir to combine. Add ice and top with the club soda.

2 oz White Rum

3/4 oz Lime Juice

3/4 oz Chamomile Syrup

Put all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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Is BuPo the new HOBO? Giant Cocktails is derailed mid-episode by the breaking news that Buster Posey took over the Matt Chapman extension negotiations as ownership grew impatient with Farhan Zaidi and Scott Boras. The brothers discuss this new world order and what it might mean for the organization and the Zaidi regime. Oh, they also discuss the new low point of the season on Saturday.

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On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Cherry Sour while Ben is drinking a Blueberry Spritz. Recipes below.

Cherry Sour

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz Cherry Heering
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Garnish with lemon wedge and brandied cherries.

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Add garnishes. Enjoy.

Blueberry Sour

• 3 oz Blueberry Liqueur
• 2 oz Prosecco
• 1 oz Club Soda
• Fresh blueberries for garnish

Fill a wine glass with ice. Add the blueberry liqueur, Prosecco and club soda and stir once gently with a bar spoon. Garnish with fresh blue berries by dropping them in the glass.

3 hits off Civale, 11 off Rea. How 2024. Time to look to next year! Our prognosticators discuss the very young, very athletic and very inexperienced crop of outfielders the Giants will have next year. They also discuss the surprising news that Farhan and BoMel are only guaranteed through 2025. How will this impact the roster decisions and free agent pursuits?

In the lightning round Matthew becomes a cove keeper, Ben trashes a kid's ice cream bar, and we're all thrown a curve ball. Oh, and they refuse to let a joke a die.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Fresh Ginger Fizz while Matthew is drinking a Tiki Tok. Recipes, well one of them anyway, below.

Fresh Ginger Fizz

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Tiki Tok

• 2 oz White Rum
• 1/2 oz Falernum
• 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 2 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Are you buying a Matt Chapman jersey? Our shoppers discuss the contract extension of Matt Chapman. Is this a good deal for fans? They also revel in the Grant McCray outburst and discuss the young players finally getting a chance to play.

Also, the new cocktail oriented podcast The Perfect Sip is launching September 17th! You can subscribe now in your podcasting player of choice.

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Corpse Reviver #2 while Ben is drinking a French 75. Recipes below.

Corpse Reviver

• 1 oz Gin
• 1 oz Dry Orange Curacao (Or Cointreau)
• 1 oz Cocci Americano (or Lillet Blanc)
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 Dashes of Absinthe

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Enjoy!

French 75

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3-4 oz Sparkling Wine

Add first three ingredients to a champagne flute. Take a few sips. Then add sparkling wine to top.

It's the good, bad and the ugly today. First our cowboys announce that their new podcast is launching imminently. Then they review the recent good performances of Mason Black and Tristan Beck and the bad look of the haphazard call ups of Marco Luciano and Luis Matos.

Things get ugly in the lighting round when Ben gives acting advice, Matthew doesn't want to start over, and we all get lost in the desert.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Jungle Bungle while Matthew is drinking a Without Faculty. Recipes below.

Jungle Bungle

• 1 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Demerara Rum
• 1 oz Banana Liqueur

Combine mezcal, rum and banana liqueur in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a banana slice, two cherries, three guavas, and a pineapple.

Without Faculty

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Banana Liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Ginger Liqueur
• 3 drops Tiki Bitters

Combine all ingredients except the bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a ice-filled rocks glass and top with bitters and a banana slice.

REPOST: Hey, Ben here, I uploaded the wrong audio file when I published this week's Monday episode because I'm a dope. This new upload will ensure everyone gets the correct file. Sorry for clogging the interwebs and your feeds.

Forget losing to the Marlins, it's time to look for good news! Our spelunkers go deep and discuss the defensive greatness of Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey. They then break down the roster and speculate on its implications for the off season.

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking The Fall of Fig while Ben is drinking a Lost in the Jungle. Recipes below.

The Fall of Fig

• 2 oz London Dry Gin (Fig Infused)
• 1/2 oz Benedictine
• 1/2 - 3/4 oz Fig Syrup
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 Dashes Cardamon Bitters

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a fig slice. Or don’t.

Lost in the Jungle

• 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Banana Liqueur
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Lime wheel for garnish

Combine mezcal, banana liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Float lime while as the garnish.

Has Bob Melvin been a bad manager this year? In this Midweek Review our farmers sharpen their pitchforks while discussing the performance of Bob Melvin. Then they review the month 5 MVPs, Unsung Heroes, Most Improved and nominate candidates for next month's Most Improved. I bet you can guess which manger made that list.

In the Lightning Round the farmers go to jail, Matthew goes golfing, and Ben gives investment advice.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Martini while Matthew is drinking an Embassy Cocktail. Recipes below.

Martini (5:1)

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
• 3 Olives for garnish

Combine gin and vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with olives on a cocktail pick.

Embassy Cocktail

• 1 oz Cognac (brandy)
• 1 oz White Rum (1-3 year old)
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 Dash Angostura Bitters

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass.

T-Minus 9

It's not over. But it's over. Our sad dads discuss the Giants < 3% chance of making the playoffs, how the Giants should handle certain players from here, and which Giants still have a lot of play for. Then they just talk baseball including the return of Camilo Doval, whether Fitzgerald and Ramos have fully established themselves, and what the outfield of the Giants might look like next year.

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Sunny Day while Ben is drinking a Hank's Coupe. Recipes below.

Sunny Day

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 3/4 oz chamomile-lavender syrup
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1/4 oz Lillet Blanc
• 2 dashes lavender bitters
• Lemon wheel for garnish (the sun)

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.

Hank's Coupe

• 1 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Pimm’s No. 1
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1 oz Simple Syrup

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with something appropriate.