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.

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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