The Say Hey Podcast: Recent Episodes
James Donohue
James Donohue is a lifelong fan of the San Francisco Giants who wants to be there with you every step of the way to the next world series. Let's talk Giants baseball.
The San Francisco Giants have lost 6 of their last 7 games and are currently on a 4-game losing streak. What the hell is happening and what needs to happen in order for this team to establish a winning culture again. Let's talk about it!
The past series against the Nationals exposed the Giants in a big way but are things really as bad as they seem? And does this current Giants roster stand a chance against the Dodgers? Lets talk about it!
The Giants currently sit in first place in the NL West Standings. In today's episode, I talk about everything that's going right for the team along with previewing one of the toughest matchups of the year against the New York Mets.
Some important takeaways from the Marlins series and keys to success against the Padres (recorded before Monday's game).
Today's episode will feature the conclusion of the player profiles and projections and will also include a preview for the Giants' first series of the 2022 season versus the Miami Marlins.
In today's episode James attempts to project the type of season LaMonte Wade Jr, Logan Webb, and Mike Yastrzemski will have based on their 2021 season performances.
In today's episode James attempts to project the type of season Darin Ruf, Carlos Rodon, and Brandon Crawford will have based on their 2021 season performances.
In today's episode James attempts to project the type of season Brandon Belt, Alex Wood, and Joc Pederson will have based on their 2021 season performances.
The players union and the owners finally decided on a new collective bargaining agreement, fans will watch a full 162 game season, and the Giants just signed an impact player.
Updates on the current labor negotiations and fun facts about the 2021 season. Let's talk Giants baseball
Today, James discusses the best hitters on the free-agent market he thinks the Giants should sign once this dreadful lockout is over.
In today's episode, James explains why the Giants may not need to overpay for a 5th starter on the free-agent market because the young arms they have in their system might already be the answer to what they are looking for.
In today's episode, James attempts to explain the details of the current lockout that's been implemented by the MLB and why the addition of 34-year-old Alex Cobb might be more exciting than you realize.
In today's episode, James talks about two pitchers the Giants need to sign this offseason in order to become a top competitor again for next season.
After a brief absence from the podcast, James posts the first episode of the postseason and explains why Giants fans should not view the 2021 season as a failure.
Spoiler alert, I couldn't be more excited about what transpired during yesterday's crazy and eventful trade deadline day. Welcome to San Francisco Kris Bryant
Giants win another series against the Dodgers only to reinstate to the rest of the league that they are the best team in all of baseball. Tonight starts another series against another great team, the Houston Astros. My reaction to the Kris Bryant trade will be posted tomorrow. Go Giants
This is a huge week because the Giants not only have their second series in 10 days against the Dodgers but they also have to make big decisions before the trade deadline on Friday.
It's no secret the Giants will be buyers at the trade deadline. Here are some players who I think would be nice additions to the starting rotation.
Tonight starts a three-game series against the 2019 World Series Champions at home in San Francisco. Here is why I believe the Giants have the ability to walk away with a sweep heading into the All-Star break.
Now until July 19th might very well be the most important time of the season for the Giants.
The Giants are currently in the midst of their first 4-game losing streak of the season but fortunately for them and Giants fans, the season is far from over.
During the month of June, Alex Wood has produced an 8.50 ERA over his last 18 innings pitched. Hopefully, he can get back on track this weekend against the Oakland A's.
Not much to say in the description, the Giants are making the playoffs and everyone should find peace with that.
The Giants take 3 games out of 4 against the Dodgers in LA and have won 7 of their last 9 games. This team is refusing to slow down.
Things we learned after being swept by the Dodgers, why I respect Trevor Bauer, the playoffs are still easily in reach, how many all-stars do the Giants have?
Giants take 2 games out of 3 against the Padres, they sweep the Rangers in a 2 game series, and they won last nights game against the Pirates, which means they have won 5 of their last 6 games, they are 9 games above .500, and they are still sitting at the top of the NL West standings.
Along with wishing Willie Mays a Happy 90th Birthday, James highlights certain Giants players who are performing well as of late and also breaks down the upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.
After winning the 4-Game series against the Marlins, the San Francisco Giants have now won 5 of their last 6 series, they now have 14 wins on the year, and they are one of the best teams in baseball. You absolutely cannot convince me otherwise, so please don’t try.
There are only 5 teams in all of baseball who have at least 12 wins this year and the Giants are one of them. After last night's win against the Marlins, the Giants now have a 6-1 record at home and will look to pick up a few more wins during this four-game series against the fish.
Despite losing a tough series to the Miami Marlins the Giants still have a record of 9-6 on the season and have won 7 of their last 10 games. The upcoming series against the Phillies might be the biggest factor in determining whether this early success is sustainable or not.
Giants are winning and its fantastic. After sweeping the Rockies and winning five of their last 6 games, the Giants now have a record of 6-3. The only other teams in baseball who have a better record are the Dodgers and the Padres.
In todays episode, James recaps the previous two games against the Padres, gives the listeners five takeaways after 6 regular season games played, and previews the upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies.
After last night's win against the Padres, the Giants now have a 2-2 record, lead the majors in home runs, and haven't committed the most errors. Not a terrible way to start the season!
In today's episode, James provides the listeners with some final thoughts and updates from spring training and also breaks down the first series of the regular season against the Seattle Mariners.
Constructing a roster becomes more difficult when you have a team with so much depth. In today's episode, James attempts to put together the best lineup that would help the Giants win as many games as possible.
In today's episode, along with informing the listeners of who has recently been cut from training camp, James also gives the listeners five bold takes for the 2021 season
Players who are having strong starts to spring training, veterans who still have more to prove, and James answers questions from the listeners.
In today's episode, along with covering highlights from the first two games of spring training, James is joined by Dalton Johnson who is a writer for NBC Sports Bay Area.
In today's episode, along with grading the Giants front office's moves made during the offseason, James also breaks down the most recent signing and catch's the listeners up on all the news surrounding spring training.
In today's episode, James explains how the identity of the Giants' bullpen has completely changed in just one offseason.
In today's episode, James breaks down the most recent trade made by the Giants front office and updates the listeners on all news circulating around the Giants. Including injury updates on starting players and possible free-agent targets.
For today's epsiode, Mark W. Sanchez joins the show. Sanchez is the beat writer who covers the Giants for KNBR radio. Him and I to talk about Tommy La Stella, moves that still need to be made by the Giants front office, the trajectory of the franchise moving forward, and so much more.
In today's episode, James answers questions from the listeners of the show and addresses the most recent free agency rumors.
Alex Wood might be the best free-agent signing for the Giants during this off-season, so far. There are five players on the Giants who are going to have a great season during 2021, based on how well they played during the second half of 2020.
Breaking down the most recent trade, things that should stay in the year 2020, and whether or not the Giants should go out and trade for one of the biggest names in baseball. It's all in today's episode, buckle up.
The Giants farm system ranked 25th worst in the league in 2018. Today, it ranks 13th best in all of baseball. It's hard not to be optimistic about the Giants' future despite big trades that have occurred in the NL West recently. In today's episode, James talks about some of the biggest and brightest names Giants fans get to look forward to for years to come.
In today's episode, James introduced two new players who have recently been signed by the Giants over the past few weeks and also mentions some free agents who would fit well for the Giants based on recent off-season moves.
In today's episode, Tyler Heineman, who was a catcher for the Giants during the 2020 season, stops by the show to talk about things such as the new style of catching that was put on display in 2020, the new extra innings rule that was implemented during the 2020 season, and why the 2020 season was so memorable for specific reasons that had nothing to do with COVID.
In today's episode, James informs the listeners on which players have been dropped by the Giants, which players have been re-signed, and which players who's future is not yet known. Also, James talks about some big names who have recently entered the free agent market and whether or not they would be a good fit for the Giants.
In today's episode, Alex Pavlovic who is a reporter that covers the Giants for NBC Sports Bay Area stops by the podcast to answer a few questions. Be sure to stick around for the entire episode because Alex and James talk about topics such as exciting names in the Giants farm system, Alex's thoughts on the Kevin Gausman deal, and Trevor Bauers name even gets thrown around once or twice.
In todays episode, James makes 2020 even weirder by comparing Giants players to a Thanksgiving spread. Be sure to listen so you can be prepared for your Thursday night feast.
Along with informing the listeners of the Giants most recent offseason moves, James relives and breaks down the most impactful Giants postseason performances from the dynasty years and even the 2016 postseason.
In the spirit of off season transactions, James chooses and breaks down what he believes to be the worst and best trades in Giants history.
Shaun Anderson stops by the podcast and in this interview you’ll hear about his off season preparation during a covid season, his passions outside of baseball, but also a very important message from him to all giants fans.
In todays episode, James hands out grades to the Giants top pitchers. Despite pitching being one of the weak points for the Giants, there were a lot of great performances that deserve to be recognized.
In todays episode, James hands out grades to the Giants top hitter's. For the Giants, 2020 was the year of dramatic offensive turnarounds and substantial improvements.
In todays episode, James talks about free agents the Giants should acquire in order to make a playoff appearance in 2021.
Missing Giants baseball already? Here are James' Top 10 favorite moments from 2020. With such a terrible end to the season, it's nice to remind yourself of all the amazing things that happened this year.
In todays episode, James gives you his thoughts on the last game of the regular season in attempt to give the listeners some much needed closure. Also, James references an article written by Alex Pavlovic who is a reporter that covers the Giants for NBC Sports Bay Area who writes about some silver linings from the 2020 season.
Despite two tough losses to the Padres, James breaks down the final game of the regular season and explains all the different playoff scenarios that can happen in order for the Giants to make it to the postseason.
Here's a look at just how well Alex Dickson is hitting over his last 7 games. Also James gives a preview of the double header the Giants play tonight against the San Diego Padres and explains why there might be hope heading into Game 2.
In todays episode, James explains how our only shot at the playoffs is if we win these next three games against the Colorado Rockies.
In todays episode, James breaks down the next upcoming series' against the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland A's as they are apart of the next 12 games the Giants are playing at home.
In todays episode, James takes a moment to remind the listeners of the Say Hey Podcast to focus on the things that are going right for the Giants despite losing the past three games.
In todays episode, along with recapping the 2 game series against the Seattle Mariners and Game 1 against the San Diego Padres, James gives a formal introduction to the newest Giant we saw in last nights game. Make sure to stick around for his analogy that involves regretful fast food choices and Trevor Cahill's last start.
In todays episode, James gives us a preview of the last 18 games of the regular season and provides reasons as to why the Giants can go toe to toe with anyone that steps in their way. Along with recapping the previous matchup against Arizona, James drops a bold take for the upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners.
In todays episode, James breaks down the offensive power house the Giants hitters have become while explaining why our chances of making the playoffs are becoming more and more achievable everyday.
With the Giants front office remaining stagnant at the trade deadline, a playoff spot has become surprisingly attainable. In this episode you'll hear what needs to happen in order for the playoffs to become a reality during the 2020 season.
In a world where the 2020 San Francisco Giants have a possibility of making it to the playoffs, James breaks down moves that can happen at the trade deadline along with previewing the upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
In todays episode, James officially says goodbye to Hunter Pence and thanks him for his service in a Giants uniform. Later in the show, James goes on to celebrate the six game win streak the Giants are on while breaking down the next series against the Dodgers.
With half of the 2020 season already being played, James takes this time to address some notable performances from multiple Giants players in attempt to not let them go unnoticed.
In todays episode, James recaps and celebrates the Giants win over the Angles. He even praises the pitching staff for performing well despite Gabe Kapler making questionable decisions.
In todays episode, James breaks down the A's series including the Giants' inability to close out the 9th innings. He also recaps game one against the the Angles and gives a brief preview to the next four games against the Halos.
In todays episode, James recaps the Astros series and breaks down the final game including a noteworthy stunt from Zack Greinke. Make sure to stay till the end to hear the boldest take of the 2020 season.
In the first official episode of the Say Hey Podcast, James breaks down the negatives and the positives of last nights game against the Astros.