We break down the last two series focusing on the Giants abysmal offensive output over the last week. Is this the best we can all hope for or is there more the Giants can do to produce more runs *Hint: we don’t think so.  Then we break down what’s ahead with a big four game series in Philidelphia. Will the Giants get slaughtered or will the friendly small confines of Citizen’s Bank Park spark the offense. Only time will tell. Also, Alec Bohm has a .1000+ OPS so don’t let him beat you.  Lastly, with a trip to Philly we talk about the merits of booing as a fan. When is it ok to boo your own team or is it ever ok? We give our thoughts on this pressing issue.  We end with our nostalgia picks for this week and it’s a classic sitcom and a classic 90’s sports video game. Reach us by email at [email protected]    Some fun links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=QxaQ9cKYQXo   https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rTimaB1_xcQ

This week we break down the D-Backs and Mets series. Why does the Giants current brand of baseball fell so frustratingly similar even though so many of the names on that backs of the jersey's have change. We highlight the bright spots in the bottom of the batting order and the starting pitcher and then dwell on the downer that is Blake Snell's injury and disappointing Giants tenure thus far. Then we look ahead to the Pirates and a loooong road trip. Finally we ask the most important question of this new season. With the new lighting system what song would we choose for our cinematic entrance as a closer? Email us with your choice [email protected]

On today's episode Max and Jackson talk about the Giants win against the D-backs and ask whether it was the best win of the year. Then a look back at the Florida road trip. Was it a success or a disappointment? Next the hosts play "2 ups and 1 down" where the high leverage relievers feature heavily in both the good and the bad.  Lastly a look ahead to the importance of the long home stand and hopes for Blake Snell to get his season going tonight.

Jackson and Max reconvene after a brutal series against the annoying Nationals and try to find some bright spots from the Giants win in the final game of the series. In what is proving to be a weekly segment, we fawn over Jordan Hicks' most recent start. After considering the Florida road trip ahead we address the epidemic of pitcher injuries in Major League Baseball and beyond.Then have a little fun picking our favorite of "the Jacksons", this year's group of rising phenoms that all share the world's best first name (Max says that's debatable.) We cap it off with everyone's favorite section where we revisit some pieces of 90's nostalgia. This week we examine the frightening head hunting tactics used by Giants legend, Randy Johnson in the 1993 All-Star game and talk about our shared love for the best syndicated comic strip of all time. Links and sources: John Kruk vs The Big UnitCalvin and Hobbes dead birdCalvin and Hobbes snowman accident

Jackson and Max break down the first 10 games of the season talking about what they are liking thus far and what has been brutal to watch. Then they talk about the A's move to Sacramento, something Max speaks personally to as a longtime Sacramento resident. The consensus: everyone is excited to go see OTHER players (not A's) play in the intimate ballpark, but lets be real, a major league team playing in a minor league stadium can't be classified as anything other than a travesty. We give our good bye and good luck to Joey Bart. Lastly we give our nostalgia picks for you to revisit. Get ready for classic pizza and classic television. References and links: The Sunday Read: Grant Marek on why the Bay Area man who runs the first-ever Round Table Pizza turned down $20 million

On the very first episode of Catching Up, your hosts Max and Jackson review the off-season, talk briefly about opening day and then give their obligatory "bold predictions" for the season. They include their "anti-predictions" of what could go wrong this season and then talk about which player not on the opening day roster they are most excited to see make their debut. Plus if Bob Melvin was forced to get a hand tattoo what would it be? AndMax and Jackson give their recommendations for a piece of 90's nostalgia you should revisit (or visit for the first time.)