The Sports Virus: Recent Episodes
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Sportscaster Joe Castellano talks to a variety of sports figures from around the country about the latest news. These in-depth conversations take you inside the personalities of the people involved in the sports we love to watch, listen and read about.
Why did LeBron pick Philadelphia over Golden State? We tackle that question and chat about Jeff Kent's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Should the Giants keep Luis Arraez? Was Logan Webb wise to delete his X account? Those are a couple of the Giants topics on the table. Plus, is there light at the end of the tunnel with their draft picks? We also talk a little World Cup soccer and Open Championship golf.
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After a discussion about the US Open Golf tournament won by Wyndham Clark, we dive into the Giants making national headlines for all the wrong reasons. San Francisco can't seem to get anything right on and off the field in 2026 and Posey is getting crushed by the media. Golden State chooses Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the draft and he seems like a perfect fit.
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Bryce Eldridge is on fire and the Giants offense seems to be clicking now, but what about the pitching? A little discussion about old-school emphasis on RBI's vs. new-school analytics. Ray explains why the Knicks have been so good against the Spurs, with New York leading the NBA Finals 2-0 and looking for their first title since 1973. Plus, the latest on Brandon Aiyuk's feud with the 49ers.
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The Giants took the first two games against the Dodgers in LA and there are now some positives for San Francisco after making some roster moves. Ray and Joe analyze some of the rumored moves for the Warriors during the off season.
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The Giants are starting to play better and are getting some excellent pitching, but the offense is still dragging, ranking last in MLB in runs per game. Landen Roupp has opened some eyes in the rotation with his opening act for 2026. What makes Steve Kerr want to stay as the Warriors head coach? How did the 49ers do in the NFL draft? It's all answered here!
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Steph Curry did it again vs. the Clippers and other older players like Al Horford and Draymond Green did their part to keep the Warriors season alive. We discuss the Dubs playoff hopes, the Sharks future, and the Giants lineup issues. Also a little review of the Masters.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly about the Giants sweep at the hands of the Yankees and the Warriors late season injuries. Plus some March Madness and Masters talk.
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Ray and Joe discuss the 49ers needs after watching division rival Seattle dismantle New England in the Super Bowl. They evaluate the Warriors trade with Atlanta and chat about how Porzingis fits in for the rest of the season. Also some commentary regarding the Giants lineup upgrades at second base with Arraez and centerfield with Harrison Bader.
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Lots to discuss about a 49ers season that was still successful even with so many injuries. We hear what Kyle Shanahan said about why the relationship with Brandon Aiyuk won't continue. And we dive into the Jonathan Kuminga drama that is unfolding with the trade deadline approaching.
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Ray and Joe dissect the Niners comeback win over the Eagles and preview the Divisional Playoff matchup with the Seahawks. Golden State ran into an up-and-coming Atlanta team, which prompts conversation about the Dubs needs on the current homestand.
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What give the Niners a chance to beat the Eagles? Who can the Warriors trade Kuminga for to improve on a mediocre season? Ray and Joe answer those questions on the latest TheSportsVirus podcast!
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Rob Reiner was a Hollywood favorite of these two co-hosts. A sad remembrance after his death on Sunday. The 49ers are on a four-game winning streak heading down the stretch of the season, while the Warriors wasted a 48-point night by Steph Curry in Portland. And a Hall of Fame discussion about why Barry Bonds is out and Jeff Kent is going to Cooperstown.
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Ray and Joe dissect San Francisco's Week 13 win in Cleveland and chat about why the defense has played so well recently. The Warriors made a valiant effort against the best team in the NBA, but came up short vs. Oklahoma City. We discuss Golden State's up-and-down nature, propensity for shooting treys, and one injured Curry with another making his debut. Plus, some thoughts on officiating in sports.
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Ray and Joe discuss the possibility of Brock Purdy coming back for Week 11 against the Cardinals. The Warriors upcoming road trip will be a good measuring stick. And, thoughts on new Giants manager Tony Vitello.
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A review of the 49ers loss in Tampa, plus a peek at the Warriors prospects one week before their season opener. And we chat about the Giants managerial search.
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Mac Jones filled in admirably for Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall really stepped up. How will the 49ers deal with another injury if Nick Bosa is out for an extended period of time. The Giants have a couple of rookies to keep your eyes on in 2026.
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Ray and Joe dissect game number one of the 49ers season and talk about injuries. Jake Moody's kicking struggles are back on the table. The Giants are lamenting a couple of losses in St. Louis.
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What's been wrong with the Giants and did they make the right moves at the trade deadline? Ray and Joe give their opinions on MLB transactions and analyze the Giants future.
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The best and worst of the Giants/Dodgers rivalry with memories of great moments in the all-time series.
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Complete analysis of the Devers trade and what it means going forward for the lineup and roster. We also hear the reaction of Red Sox legends Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez on what happened in Boston.
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Brent Jones went from being a local baseball star at Leland High School in San Jose, California to helping his favorite football team, the 49ers, win three Super Bowl titles. Now he reflects on his career and gives his thoughts on the current Niners situation.
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Ray and Joe discuss the Warriors game 1 win in Minnesota and how the Warriors can be successful the rest of the series with or without Curry. The Giants are off to a solid start although there are some issues defensively.
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Rory McIlroy vs. Bryson DeChambeau was the heavyweight fight but in the end Justin Rose battled Rory in a playoff at Augusta. Plenty to digest from an epic Masters, including Rory giving Bryson the "silent treatment." The Warriors have to face the Grizzlies in "Play-In" game as Golden State fights for a playoff spot. And, Jung Hoo Lee lights up the Yankees in the Bronx.
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Golden State is 12-2 since Jimmy Butler arrived. Ray and Joe discuss his impact and how Jonathan Kuminga's return will improve the team even more. We take a hard look at the 49ers roster situation and prepare for some of the best television sports coverage of the year with March Madness on our doorstep.
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Along with Super Bowl analysis, this podcast delves into whether or not the 49ers can follow the Eagles blueprint for success. Should San Francisco give up what it takes to acquire Myles Garrett? Speaking of acquisitions, the Warriors took a big swing when they traded for Jimmy Butler. How will that effect their chances of being a championship contender? Does Butler make everyone else better? On the baseball front we have a little discussion about what Justin Verlander has left in the tank to give the Giants in 2025.
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The Warriors are a .500 team as they head towards the trade deadline. What do they need to do to improve? How much Chiefs fatigue is there ahead of the Super Bowl? Why would a Hall of Fame voter leave Ichiro off the ballot? All questions answered on the latest TheSportsVirus podcast.
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Purdy joins Ray and Joe providing stories that are part of the brand new book San Francisco 49ers: An Illustrated Timeline. Learn how Tony Morabito brought professional football to San Francisco and hear a fun discussion about Joe Montana, Steve Young, Bill Walsh and other legendary figures in the team's history.
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Castellano passed statistical notes and other information to Gumbel in the CBS Sports booth at NFL games across the country from 2006 to 2022. Now after Greg's death, Joe reflects on his idol and friend with a special podcast in his honor. Fishman, who was a director at CBS for 47 years, also worked closely with Gumbel for many seasons and has fond memories and stories to tell. He explains why Greg was loved by everyone at CBS and others around the industry. We also hear from Gumbel himself during a 2021 interview that served as the debut of TheSportsVirus podcast. Rest In Peace, Greg, you will be greatly missed.
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Rickey Henderson left us with many indelible images of his Hall of Fame baseball career and our tribute includes mentions of some of those highlights and accomplishments. We also tackle key questions about the 49ers going forward after a disappointing season and the latest on the Warriors fall from grace after a 12-3 start.
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Five straight losses for the Warriors has the team searching for answers including how to divvy up Steph's playing time. The 49ers are missing most of their important players so is it fair to knock the head coach? We go into deep discussion about a possible MLB rule change that would allow for any (and we mean ANY) pinch hitter to be used. Plus, appreciation for Brandon Crawford who just announced his retirement.
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Ray on working with Tom Tolbert: "Tom was the cleanup hitter and he was synonymous with KNBR...it's very sad to see that go away. It's feels like the beginning of the end...it's not just KNBR but it's terrestrial radio en masse...that show (when Ralph Barbieri was co-host) was must listen radio for many years...they were a lot of fun...he made it so every single day I always got a belly laugh."
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Complete analysis of the World Series and a review of the 49ers win over the Cowboys and the Warriors back-to-back victories against the Pelicans.
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Kike Hernandez dropped an F bomb at the end of the Dodgers clincher over the Padres. Joe says it's not classy. Ray analyzes the Giants move to put Posey in charge. What makes Brock Purdy so good and what are the weaknesses of the 49ers so far? All answered here.
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The 49ers blew a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter in their Week 3 loss to the Rams. What went wrong and was there a silver lining for San Francisco?
Mason gives the Niners an obvious 1-2 punch when CMC comes back. We discuss why San Francisco's depth will be a big key this season in a Super Bowl title or bust year. The Giants will be winding up their season soon so we take a peak at what's important for 2025.
Do the Giants really have the "best rotation in baseball" as Farhan Zaidi proclaimed at the trade deadline? We tackle that question and chat about the critical nature of the series with the Braves. Also, it's time to reminisce about the 2014 World Series championship team that was honored at Oracle Park.
Joe calls for a more exciting Home Run Derby in the future with sluggers like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Ray dissects the Warriors possible trade offer for Lauri Markkanen. They answer the question of whether or not the Giants should be sellers, buyers or stand pat before the MLB trade deadline.
Klay Thompson has left the building, heading to Dallas after an illustrious career with the Warriors that saw him help lead the team to four championships. Ray and Joe chat about his legacy and regrets that Golden State might have. What's next? Is Jonathan Kuminga untouchable or should they trade him? Also, the San Francisco Giants could have a completely different rotation in the second half of the season; will that be the difference to make an impact in the post season?
Willie Mays was more than just numbers and All-Star games. We reminisce about some of the great moments in his career and discuss who takes over the title as "greatest living ballplayer."
Ray tells some great stories about Jerry West and his trip to Yellowstone, while Joe can relate to putting on the greens at Pinehurst #2 and has a couple of Steve Kline (former Giants pitcher and current head coach of D2 Indiana University of Pennsylvania) quirks to ponder. We tackle the question of whether or not the Giants should be buyers or sellers later this summer at the trade deadline.
Ray and Joe talk some golf as Scottie Scheffler holes one for an eagle on the first hole during the podcast. They discuss the state of the San Francisco Giants and analyze the 49ers schedule.
Mike Yastrzemski homers at Fenway right in the middle of the podcast which spurs a conversation about his grandfather Carl, who was a Hall of Fame player for Boston.
Somehow Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield becomes a conversation piece.
Ray reminisces about Candlestick Park and Hank Greenwald broadcasts. Joe wants to see more of Shawn Estes on Giants game telecasts and George Kontos added to the mix.
Could it be the last game that Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson play together? We review the 2023-24 season and discuss where the Warriors go from here. The Giants are lacking speed and clutch hitting so far. Will Blake Snell get on track? Real-time baseball talk while San Francisco finishes its series in Miami.
What is the best sports April Fool's joke ever? Maybe Sidd Finch almost 40 years ago. Certainly the Giants rotation is no joke and we talk about how San Francisco is equipped to compete in 2024. The Shohei Ohtani situation is on the table for discussion. The Final Four is around the corner so we size up some of the top players. And, the Warriors are counting on Draymond Green to keep his cool and join Steph and Klay on a playoff run. Can Andrew Wiggins step up again?
While it didn't work out so well for Davis who lost millions of dollars, how does the Giants plan look as the regular season approaches? We admire the play of Trayce Jackson-Davis as the Warriors try to move up in the standings with time running out before the playoffs.
The headlines are on the table for Joe and Ray to chat about; Steve Kerr gets a contract extension, while Brandon Crawford heads to St. Louis and the Panda returns. Plus, admiration for Steph Curry as he heads to Madison Square Garden, the site of his coming out party 11 years ago.
Ray and Joe play a game of what ifs when reviewing Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. A fumble, a muffed punt and a blocked extra point were three key mistakes that the 49ers made as they lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, again. Should they have taken the ball first in overtime? How justified is the narrative surrounding Kyle Shanahan that he can't win the big game?
The discussion moves to the hardcourt and why the Warriors are in much better shape before the NBA All-Star break than they were just a couple of weeks ago.
The 49ers made an incredible second half comeback in the NFC Championship to beat the Lions and reach the Super Bowl. Joe and Ray give their thoughts on the key plays in the game and discuss everything from Dan Campbell's decisions to Brock Purdy's running ability. They preview the matchup with the Chiefs in Las Vegas and Ray states his opinion on the Taylor Swift hoopla. Then it's on to some Warriors talk including whether or not they should deal Jonathan Kuminga or Andrew Wiggins before the NBA trade deadline on February 8.
Ray Woodson gives his thoughts on the Chiefs/Eagles matchup in the Super Bowl which will be played right there in his backyard in the state of Arizona. We dive into the 49ers quarterback situation, discuss the Warriors possibly moving James Wiseman before Thursday's NBA trade deadline and preview the Giants before pitchers and catchers report to spring training next week.
Kontos explains why signing Correa is a good move for San Francisco and tells us how he will fit into the clubhouse. He also reveals what he thinks the Giants need to add before the season. We discuss Brandon Crawford's position change and what losing Carlos Rodon does to the rotation.
Stan Van Gundy analyzes the Golden State Warriors at length on TheSportsVirus Podcast.We dig deep into how they got past the preseason Draymond Green/Jordan Poole incident and discuss what makes Green great for the Warriors. Van Gundy gives his thoughts on what it's like to be an NBA coach and player in this day and age of social media scrutiny. We also get into his relationship with younger brother Jeff, also an analyst for ESPN.
Steve Lenox from ESPN Radio gives his thoughts on MLB banning the shift and picking up the pace of play. We touch on Jeff Saturday getting the Colts head coaching job and what's happened to the New Jersey Nets. We also learn about Steve's career and how he ended up in Bristol.
The 49ers are off to a 3-4 start and former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson gives us his assessment of the season so far. We also chat about the Warriors' depth and how Steve Kerr will go about setting his rotation early in the season. How did Golden State get past the Draymond Green/Jordan Poole incident? What makes new Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy a great manager? It's all here on this addition of TheSportsVirus Podcast.
Whether it was the NFL, college sports, golf or the Olympics, Verne Lundquist was on the microphone for amazing historical moments. We reminisce about those calls and special events including "The Catch," the Christian Laettner shot and the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan Olympic figure skating saga. We talk about his analysts and even his long-time statistician during this fun-filled conversation with an incredibly versatile sports broadcasting legend.
Cross talks about what it takes for a quarterback to survive in the NFL these days and why Trey Lance has the tools to succeed. He also tells some stories about Joe Montana, The Catch, The Drive and other great memories from his time in San Francisco.
Cross talks about what it takes for a quarterback to survive in the NFL these days and why Trey Lance has the tools to succeed. He also tells some stories about Joe Montana, The Catch, The Drive and other great memories from his time in San Francisco.
Ray Woodson and Joe Castellano do a thorough examination of the Niners quarterback situation now that Jimmy G remains with the team as the backup to Trey Lance. Can it work out without being a distraction or will it be a full blown soap opera? Also, what happened to the San Francisco Giants and what can they do to improve in 2023?
Scott Reiss is an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster who served as the radio play-by-play voice of the Stanford Cardinal. He was also an anchor/reporter for KTVU in San Francisco as well as a host for Comcast SportsNet. Scott gives us his thoughts on the Bay Area teams, USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 Conference and he explains why he's moving on to his next opportunity in Kansas City.
Vin Scully spent a lifetime in the broadcast booth with the Dodgers (67 seasons) and on network broadcasts including the World Series. Joe and Ray take a look back at some of the great moments as they reflect on a Hall of Fame career and discuss what made Scully so great.
Will Clark has been a guest of TheSportsVirusover the years and has discussed several interesting topics including: the pressure of being a first round draft pick, hitters dealing with shifts in recent years, rule changes to protect players and what it takes to be a clutch player. Today we revisit those chats with the man of the hour in San Francisco.
Bob Miller talks about his long career with the Kings from beginning (1973) to end (2017). We get to hear stories about the Triple Crown Line,the Miracle on Manchester, Wayne Gretzky and the team finally winning its first Stanley Cup championship in 2012.
What's working and not working for the Giants as they head to the All-Star break? Ray Woodson helps us dissect their season and what they might need to do as the trade deadline approaches. We also discuss a possible Kevin Durant reunion with the Warriors and touch on Trey Lance's readiness to be the quarterback the 49ers need now.
Mark Purdy might be retired, but he still has plenty of opinions about sports. We chat about an unhappy 4th of July outside of sports, then dive into the state of the Giants and issues with the A's stadium project. Mark gives his thoughts about new Sharks GM Mike Grier and the future of the team. Plus, we discuss USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten Conference.
Roy Firestone joins TheSportsVirus Podcast to talk about his recent enshrinement into the California Sports Hall of Fame. We chat about his love of baseball which goes back to being a bat boy at Orioles spring training and developing a relationship with Hall of Famers like Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer. Roy gives his thoughts on some new baseball rules and expresses his concern for the state of professional golf with the addition of the LIV golf series. He also tells great stories about his long run as host of ESPN's Up Close show and his role in the movie Jerry Maguire.
Ray Woodson details why the Warriors took a 3-2 lead over the Celtics in the NBA Finals on Monday night.
We discuss the spectacular play of Andrew Wiggins and talk about how Steve Kerr has handled Draymond Green. An NBA Finals MVP evaluation is also on the docket, as Steph Curry went from a 43-point Game 4 to an 0-9 three-point shooting performance in Game 5.
Plus, Ray gives Farhan Zaidi credit for the San Francisco Giants recent resurgence.
Tim Flannery spent 36 years in the major leagues as a player for the Padres and coach for San Diego and the San Francisco Giants. Following retirement, does he miss being in uniform? How does he feel about the way analytics are controlling the way front offices evaluate players? And, what made Buster Posey and Joe Panik great before they decided to hang 'em up in 2022. The answers are all found here on this week's TheSportsVirus Podcast!
Tim Kawakami gives his thoughts on why the Warriors took care of business on Wednesday in a very different way than how they beat the Grizzlies in the second round of the playoffs. We discuss the value of Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney to the Dubs and take a guess at what adjustments Jason Kidd and the Mavericks might make the rest of the series. Tim also explains why The Athletic has been successful and details some of his philosophies on covering sports in the Bay Area.
Joe Salvatore joins Joe Castellano to break down game four of the Warriors/Grizzlies series that saw Golden State take a 3-1 lead. They discuss the "code" that has been the talk of the series and how social media has impacted some of the players. The A's struggles, the Giants' recent rebound and Buster Posey's retirement are also topics of conversation. And, we learn more about Salvatore's lengthy career.
Kerith Burke and Joe Castellano discuss the Draymond Green flagrant 2 foul and the consequences for the Warriors as they try to beat the Grizzlies in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Series storylines are covered as well as a trip down memory lane back to Kerith's time with SNY covering the UConn women's basketball team.
Bob Fishman had a dramatic final show at the 2022 Final Four in New Orleans. He describes his emotions directing his last game and reminisces about his 50-year career at CBS Sports. We discuss his relationship with producers and the technical crew as well as announcers. And, Bob gives us a personal Coach K story.
Kevin Kugler just finished calling first and second round NCAA tournament games in Fort Worth, Texas and he joins TheSportsVirus Podcastto chat about his broadcasts and what goes into calling four games in one day. He also discusses the challenges of doing radio vs. television (he also does NFL games on FOX) and explains how he got started as an announcer.
TheSportsVirus Podcast gets great insight about the new Major League Baseball labor deal from former big league pitcher Josh Towers. We discuss how it works for young players vs. veteran players. Josh also gives his thoughts about how starting pitchers are being developed and we go down memory lane and hear great stories from when he played. Towers has strong opinions about baseball's steroids era too. Plus, we learn about a wiffle ball league he is involved with that is gaining popularity.
Larry Krueger has plenty of opinions that we have enjoyed listening to on KNBR in all of his different roles at the station for many years. Now he is excited about moving on to a new chapter in his career and he gives us a little insight into his future endeavors. Larry also shares his thoughts about the 49ers' situation as they get ready to trade Jimmy Garoppolo and sign free agents, the state of a Warriors team that has struggled lately and the Major League Baseball lockout. Although a baseball agreement was reached shortly after this podcast was recorded, Krueger lays out several reasons why the sport is in trouble.
Former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson has a lot to say about MLB's contract squabble on this week's podcast. He also sizes up why the Warriors are in a slump and tells us what he thinks of Trey Lance taking over as the 49ers' starting quarterback. Plus, after two firings at his former employer last week, we discuss the moves by KNBR and what makes the radio talk show business so unstable.
Larry Stewart details some of the stories in his book as we go behind the scenes to hear about national and local sportscasters. We discuss the challenges of writing a column about big-time announcers who can sometimes be sensitive to criticism. Larry tells us about his dealings with many high-profile figures like Vin Scully, Bob Costas, Keith Jackson and OJ Simpson.
Long-time San Francisco columnist Scott Ostler helps us review the Rams win over the Bengals in the Super Bowl. We also go in-depth to discuss the 49ers' QB situation and the Warriors season. When it comes to baseball, Scott explains why he likes the DH coming to the National League and why he voted for Barry Bonds to be a Hall of Famer.
Rich Gannon gives his thoughts on the Rams/Bengals Super Bowl matchup with complete analysis of both teams. He takes us back 20 years to his own Super Bowl playing experience with the Raiders and lets us know about a few regrets regarding the loss to the Buccaneers. Gannon has special insights into the quarterback position and what it takes to persevere in the NFL. He served as a long-time CBS Sports analyst and still can be seen on the network's Monday QB show.
Network statisticians Ethan Cooperson (CBS) and Ed Sfida (FOX) have the best seat in the house every Sunday as they provide NFL stats and information for Jim Nantz and Joe Buck. After the AFC and NFC Championship games they both joined us for detailed conversations about why the Rams and Bengals advanced to the Super Bowl.
Jared Greenberg tells us why the Warriors are fun to watch and will still be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time, despite their recent struggles and the absence of Draymond Green. He gives his analysis of what's going on with the "Splash Brothers" and remarks on other key players on the roster. With the trade deadline approaching, Greenberg sizes up a few rumors and talks about his early MVP front runners. He also tells us how he made it to network television (he first started with NBA-TV over 15 years ago) from humble beginnings that included a stint with an independent minor league baseball team.
After graduating from Duke University Jonathan Segal set out to have a career at CBS Sports. That has turned into 22 years covering the highest profile events on the network including the Super Bowl and the NCAA basketball Final Four. On this podcast, Segal discusses all of the production positions he has filled and tells stories about his television teammates, many of whom are legends in the sports broadcasting business. He also talks about being at the forefront of CBS' expanding soccer coverage.
Amy Lawrence can talk sports all day long and she does it overnight as well on her "After Hours" show on CBS Sports Radio. What makes Amy great is her infectious, enthusiastic personality and sports knowledge and that is on full display in this podcast. She offers entertaining and informative insights into the upcoming 49ers/Cowboys playoff game, the return of Klay Thompson to the Warriors and Major League Baseball's lockout/upcoming Hall of Fame announcement. We take a deep dive into Amy's career which included a stint at ESPN radio and always involves the pursuit of play-by-play opportunities. During her two decades as a sports talk show host, she has persevered through all of the challenges that you would expect from a true pioneer for women covering sports.
Host Joe Castellano first met Paul Vercammen in the 1980's when they worked together at the USC school newspaper The Daily Trojan. 40-years later, they reminisce about those days and chat about Paul's long career as a CNN reporter and producer. Vercammen has plenty of entertaining stories to tell about his experiences covering sports news. He also discusses modern-day journalism and gives some advice to aspiring broadcasters.
Mario Impemba discusses his new book, Major League Mindset, which outlines keys to being a good baseball announcer. We chat about the details in his blogs on his website baseballbroadcasting.comand reminisce about his 33-year career (including minor league stops). Mario describes the joy of reaching the Major Leagues and calling games for his hometown team, the Detroit Tigers. He also explains how he was able to move on after an unfortunate incident led to the end of his 17-year tenure with Detroit.
Kate Rooney tells us why the 49ers are playing so well ahead of the Thursday night game in Nashville. She also gives us an update on Klay Thompson and the Warriors. Plus, we get into all of the details of Kate's career which included a stint covering high school sports and minor league baseball.
Dr. Mike Bhatt explains why it's important for professional athletes and "Weekend Warriors" to have a strong back and good posture. He gives us tips on how to prevent back injuries and relates his experiences working with golfers on the PGA Tour.
Trent Green gives his thoughts on the 49ers' quarterback situation after preparing for the San Francisco/Seattle game last week on CBS Sports. We reminisce about his playing career which included a bittersweet Super Bowl season with the Rams. Green also explains why it was natural for him to make the transition from the field to the broadcast booth.Â
Five-time Emmy award-winning CBS Sports director Mark Grant takes us through his 41-year career and explains all of the challenges that a network director faces on a weekly basis. CBS chose Grant to be the next lead director of its NCAA basketball coverage including the Final Four, following the retirement of legendary director Bob Fishman. We also discuss race and diversity in the sports world. Grant says "I really believe that Colin Kaepernick taking a knee changed America."
The radio voice of the San Francisco 49ers Greg Papa joins us to talk about the Monday Night Football win over the Rams. We discuss the present and future for Jimmy Garoppolo and the current state of the team. Plus, the NBC Sports Bay Area San Francisco Giants pre-game/post-game host gives his thoughts on Gabe Kapler winning NL Manager of the Year and Buster Posey's case for the Hall of Fame following his retirement. Finally, we chat about Steph Curry and the Warriors getting off to a hot start.
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Ron Wotus has stepped aside after spending the last 24 seasons as a San Francisco Giants coach and now he joins TheSportsVirus Podcast to chat not only about his retirement, but also the Buster Posey decision to hang 'em up. Plus, we talk extensively about NL MVP candidate Brandon Crawford, who just won his fourth Gold Glove award and we discuss why the 2021 Giants clicked well enough to win 107 games. Wotus takes us through the years from the time when Dusty Baker was at the helm to Felipe Alou, Bruce Bochy and finally the Gabe Kapler era.
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TheSportsVirus Podcast episode number one is a conversation with CBS NFL play-by-play announcer and NCAA Tournament host Greg Gumbel. We go behind the scenes to hear all the details about Greg's long career which has included calling two Super Bowls and numerous other high profile events. Plus, we chat about baseball and the Rolling Stones.
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The Inside China Basin podcast focusing on the San Francisco Giants started in 2010 as one of the few Major League Baseball podcasts at the time. Over the next 12 years the podcast featured regular player guests/analysts Jeremy Affeldt and George Kontos as well as many others who gave their time to be interviewed. Special thanks to major contributors John Shea from the San Francisco Chronicle and former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson. As a tribute to some of the guests, we invite you listen to some of our great podcast moments, reflecting on the three World Series championships then fast-forwarding to the record-breaking 107-win 2021 regular season.
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Joe Castellano has been joined by former Giants reliever George Kontos all season long and on this 2021 season finale they discuss game 5 of the NLDS, which concluded with an egregious umpiring call by Gabe Morales that ended the Giants season and sent the Dodgers to the NLCS. They go in-depth about Camilo Doval's pitch selection in game 5 and review the Giants record-breaking season. Plus, they look to the future and discuss the possible return of Brandon Belt and Kris Bryant.
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Former Giants reliever George Kontos has been our analyst all season and now he assesses the Giants/Dodgers NL Division Series matchup. He explains why Buster Posey is the leader of the team and gives his thoughts on how the pitching staff could be used against LA.
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Former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson joins Inside China Basin to review the Giants season which includes 104 wins through Wednesday. We discuss the impact of Brandon Belt's injury, the emergence of Camilo Doval as a closer and the Thursday night return of Madison Bumgarner.
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With two weeks to go in the season, former Giants reliever George Kontos talks about what it will take for the Giants to win the NL West over the Dodgers. We also discuss Brandon Crawford's MVP candidacy and how the Giants bullpen has endured a long season of heavy use. And, we tackle the MLB vaccine situation with the announcement that the Arizona Fall League will have a vaccination mandate.
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San Francisco Chronicle reporter Susan Slusser details the Giants season and why chemistry has been so important to a team that "kind of likes a little bit going under the radar." We discuss why the front office, Gabe Kapler, veteran players including mainstays Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt , unexpected heroes like Lamonte Wade Jr., a rotation that has been stellar at times and a workhorse bullpen have all contributed to the best team in baseball.
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George Kontos takes exception to comments by ESPN's Karl Ravech on a recent Baseball Tonight podcast about the Giants talent level compared to the Dodgers. We give complete analysis of the residual effect of the Giants taking two out of three from the Dodgers last weekend in San Francisco with only one starting pitcher going in the series for the Giants. We tell you why San Francisco is in first place after a brief slip. Also, with Derek Jeter set to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, George tells a story about his time with Jeter as a New York Yankee.
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Milwaukee Brewers TV announcer Brian Anderson who also calls MLB games for Turner Sports joins Inside China Basin to give us details about the amazing Brewers season under Craig Counsell. He also remarks on why the Giants and Gabe Kapler have been special. Plus, he takes us behind the scenes of how MLB broadcasters have been calling games without being on site for road games during the pandemic.
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Former San Francisco pitcher George Kontos explains why he thinks team chemistry has been important to the Giants during his playing days and currently. He also gets us set up for the Mets series and goes in depth about Kevin Gausman's search for his first half splitter.
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Steve Kroner from the San Francisco Chronicle joins Inside China Basin to assess the Giants season and explain why they are the best team in MLB in mid-August. He evaluates Giants manager Gabe Kapler and talks about his key moves. We also ask Steve to put on his "Commissioner" hat so he can give his opinions on what's good and bad about recent MLB changes.
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Former Giants reliever George Kontos talks about the Giants winning series against contending teams as some of their veteran players return. He also analyzes the Giants rotation and explains "dead arm." And, we get into a deep conversation about how fans interact with players on social media and at the ballpark.
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MLB Players Association Senior Advisor Jerry Crasnick joins Inside China Basin to recognize the accomplishments of Giants mainstays Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt. He also weighs in on why Kris Bryant is a valuable addition to the team and discusses where the modern game is headed.
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We go inside the mind of former Giants reliever George Kontos to find out what it's like for a Major League player at the trade deadline. Kontos goes back to 2016 remembering the Matt Duffy/Matt Moore trade and tackles questions about whether or not the Giants will be active this week. He also analyzes Kevin Gausman as the San Francisco ace looks to return to All Star form.
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Former Giant Lance Niekro is now the head coach at Florida Southern University and he joins Inside China Basin to talk about one of his players OF Vaun Brown who was recently drafted by San Francisco. We reminisce about his career and talk at length about the knuckleball, which made his dad Joe and uncle Phil (a Hall of Famer) famous.
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George Kontos takes us inside the Giants clubhouse to learn more about the personalities of All Stars Brandon Crawford and Buster Posey. He also analyzes why All Star Kevin Gausman has been dominating this season and gives his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani.
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Longtime baseball writer for Yahoo Sports and baseball author Tim Brown tells us about a new book he's writing and shares his thoughts on the Giants, Trevor Bauer's plight, MLB's new rules to prevent foreign substances on baseballs and what Shohei Ohtani means for baseball and the upcoming All Star game.
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Former Giants pitcher George Kontos talks about the some key calls and decisions in Monday night's Giants/Dodgers game. Plus we analyze Steven Duggar and Brandon Crawford, discuss MLB's pitcher's checks for foreign substances and get into the relationship between pitcher and catcher.
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Former Giants pitcher and current NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Shawn Estes joins Inside China Basin this week to give his thoughts about the Major League Baseball crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances on baseballs. We also talk about why Sammy Long was so good in his first career start and discuss LaMont Wade, Jr. and Jason Vosler being demoted to AAA.
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George Kontos is back to talk about the Giants reversing course offensively, going from barely scoring in DC to bombs away vs. Arizona. We discuss Brandon Crawford's All Star case and dive deep into MLB's crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances on baseballs.
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Former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson and sports photographer Brad Mangin join Inside China Basin this week. Woodson and Joe Castellano discuss why the current Giants have surprised the baseball world. Mangin takes us down memory lane as we remember a grand slam in 1978 by Mike Ivie against the Dodgers and other great moments that he has experienced as a photographer.
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Former Giants pitcher George Kontos is back this week to talk about the Giants entering June with the best record in the National League. He explains why bullpen roles are important, discusses the Giants winning three out of four in LA and shares some Cubs stories.
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San Francisco Chronicle columnist John Shea, who is also the co-author of the Willie Mays book 24 joins Inside China Basin to discuss what we learned from the Giants getting swept at home by the Dodgers. He gives his thoughts on Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt in the final year of their contracts with San Francisco. We also take a look at why the modern game has former Major Leaguers concerned about its future.
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Former Giants reliever George Kontos takes us inside the mind of a relief pitcher as he analyzes the Giants somewhat shaky bullpen. He also assesses the Hall of Fame resume of catcher Buster Posey while also addressing the question of whether or not Buster should play more games.
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Steve Berman, the Bay Area Sports Guy from The Athletic joins us for a local angle on why the Giants are in first place in the NL West and he gives us insight into his sports media column. Then, national baseball columnist Bob Nightengale from USA Today expresses his surprise at the Giants early season success and tells us why he votes for Barry Bonds to be in the Hall of Fame.
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On this week's Inside China Basin San Francisco Giants podcast former SF reliever George Kontos tells us what it's like for Mike Tauchman to make the move from the Yankees to the Giants since he was in the same situation in 2012. Also, we talk about Madison Bumgarner's 7-inning no-hitter, pitchers hitting, why Buster Posey and Evan Longoria have been back to their old selves and freak injuries.
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Aroundthefoghorn.com writer Marc Delucchi joins Inside China Basin to talk about the Giants great start to the season that has them tied for first in the NL West entering play on Tuesday. He also updates us on the progress of the Giants prospects.
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Inside China Basin analyst George Kontos discusses the hot start for the Giants rotation and cold start for the lineup. He analyzes rookie Camilo Doval and tells Joe Castellano why he doesn't like the extra innings rule, how he got the number 70 and who convinced him to grow his trademark beard.
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Former Giants reliever and current NBC Sports Bay Area analyst George Kontos will be joining "Inside China Basin" on a regular basis this season. On his 2021 debut evaluates the hot start for the rotation, discusses the early lineup power with low batting averages and gives us a little insight into why Buster Posey is so great as a catcher and why Bruce Bochy was successful running a bullpen.
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Former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson joins Inside China Basin to gauge the Giants playoff chances with six games remaining. We chat about team superlatives including a surprisingly potent offense. Also, a discussion about Major League Baseball's plan to have fans in the stand for the NLCS and World Series.
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Seattle Mariners television play-by-play announcer Dave Sims joins Inside China Basin to talk about the mid-week series against the Giants which was moved from Seattle to San Francisco due to unhealthy air quality in the Pacific Northwest. He gives tells us a bit about new Giant and former Mariner Justin Smoak and reminisces about Hall of Famers Tom Seaver and Lou Brock who recently passed away.
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San Francisco Chronicle columnist John Shea joins the Inside China Basin podcast to analyze the Giants offensive prowess, scoring over 5 runs a game for the first time since the Barry Bonds/Jeff Kent era. Plus, we discuss the closer situation and tell some stories while reminiscing about Hall of Famers Tom Seaver and Lou Brock, who passed away this past week. Shea recently co-authored the book 24, Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid with Willie Mays.
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Former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson joins Inside China Basin to give his thoughts on the Giants outlook for the post season as they begin the final month of the regular season. He also evaluates rookie catcher Joey Bart and discusses who should be the closer.
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The Voice of the San Jose Giants Joe Ritzo joins Inside China Basin to discuss the promotion of rookie catcher Joey Bart and chat about Logan Webb's development, the emergence of Austin Slater as an offensive force and the Giants designating Hunter Pence for assignment. Joe also describes his MLB debut emotions from 2019 when he was called on to do four games on the radio for San Francisco.
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Giants catcher Tyler Heineman has embraced his underdog role. He went from being a walk-on at UCLA to starting catcher in the Major Leagues after Buster Posey opted out of the season. Heineman tells the Inside China Basin podcast about playing during the pandemic and his goals as a player. He also addresses the three catcher's interference calls that have gone against him.
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Complete analysis of the San Francisco Giants with Shawn Estes from NBC Sports Bay Area. We discuss manager Gabe Kapler's head scratching moves, try to figure out why the defense has been failing and examine the slow starts for veteran hitters. Also, we go down memory lane and hear some entertaining stories about Shawn's career.
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Ray Woodson returns to Inside China Basin to give his thoughts on the Giants analytical approach by new manager Gabe Kapler. We also chat about the possibility of a Major League Baseball shutdown after recent positive coronavirus tests caused several games to be postponed.
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New NBC Sports Bay Area analyst and former Giants reliever George Kontos gives TheSportsVirus.com his opinions about how manager Gabe Kapler is handling the pitching staff. Who is best suited for the closer role? Did Jeff Samardzija not making a start in LA surprise him? How concerned is he about MLB continuing after the postponement of two games on Monday because of the Marlins coronavirus outbreak? All the answers are here on the latest edition of Bleav Inside China Basin!
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USA Today Columnist Bob Nightengale reacts to Giants manager Gabe Kapler and some players kneeling during the national anthem before the exhibition game Monday against the A's. As we approach the regular season opener Thursday, he gives his thoughts on the Giants chances in a short season without All Star catcher Buster Posey.
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Former KNBR host Ray Woodson reacts to the news that Buster Posey has chosen to opt out of the 2020 Giants season. We discuss what the decision means for Posey's legacy and the impact it might have on Major League Baseball as it attempts to play through a pandemic.
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Amy Gutierrez is heading into her 13th season as a reporter covering San Francisco Giants games for NBC Sports Bay Area. This season, of course, will be very different than the previous 12. We chat with Amy G about adjustments that will be made by players and the NBC crew as they try to stay safe during Covid-19. We also get her thoughts on new manager Gabe Kapler and get to hear about her favorite moments at the ballpark.
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Former Giant Travis Ishikawa talks about his heroic 2014 Post Season and his career.
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San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ann Killion joins Inside China Basin to discuss sports returning after the Coronavirus shutdowns. We chat about the new-look Giants staff and learn about Ann's 30-year career covering sports.
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CBS Sports Director Bob Fishman, who is a Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer, joins Inside China Basin to talk about his illustrious career which includes directing 2 World Series. His resume is highlighted by 37 NCAA Final Fours, 27 US Open tennis championships, 20 Daytona 500s, 3 Olympic Winter Games and numerous NFL, NBA playoffs and college football games. A diehard Dodgers fan, Bob tells great stories about his time in television including opportunities to develop friendships with childhood idols Sandy Koufax and Vin Scully.
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Jerry Hairston, Jr. who played 16 seasons in the Major Leagues and now works as an analyst for Spectrum SportsNet LA joins Inside China Basin to give his perspective on race issues in America and says he's "shocked" that MLB players and owners haven't come to an agreement to start the season. We also chat with Annie Maciel, who manages the Facebook group SF Giants Gamer Babes.
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Former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson discusses MLB proposals and how this is a "tipping point" in our country's history with the current protest situation. We also hear from Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt and his thoughts the Hall of Fame candidacy of Barry Bonds.
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KCBS Sports Anchor Steve Bitker and 3-time World Series Champion with the San Francisco Giants Jeremy Affeldt join "Inside China Basin." Bitker discusses the MLB plan to have a 2020 season. Affeldt takes a trip down memory lane to talk about the Giants title teams in a conversation we had in March.
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Giants 1B/OF Chris Shaw joins "Inside China Basin" to talk about how he accepted the challenge of trying to improve in the minor leagues as he looks for another longer opportunity in San Francisco. Former Giants LH reliever Scott Eyre tells some great stories about his career including the 2002 World Series bound club.
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George Kontos joins the SF Giants Inside China Basin podcast to talk about his 8 year Major League career which has included 300 appearances over 6 years with the Giants. His journey is a story of perseverance which includes Tommy John surgery and surprisingly getting selected on waivers by the Pirates. In this podcast, Kontos talks about the thrill of being a 2-time World Series champion and the emotions of playing against his favorite childhood team, the Chicago Cubs.
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