# Are the Giants Bad? ... Yes.

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Podcast: [Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/giant-cocktails-a-san-francisco-giants-baseball-podcast-2371318)
Published: 2026-05-07T06:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://giantcocktails.com/episode/are-the-giants-bad-yes
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## Resource

Matthew wrote that title. The brothers react to the Padres series including the stellar outing of Trevor McDonald (EIEIO), the debut of Home Run Jesus [Rodriguez], and what both of their performances mean for the Giants roster. They then ask the question no one wants to hear: Are the 2026 Giants bad? That answer might all hinge on the performance of just a few players. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Whisk(e)y Highball while Matthew is drinking an Essex Street. Recipes below. Whisk(e)y Highball 2 oz Whisk(e)y 4 oz Club Soda Pour the whisk(e)y into a highball with ice, ideally a single long spear. Top with the club soda and stir once gently with a bar spoon. Essex Street 2 oz Gin ¾ oz lime juice ½ oz elderflower liqueur (St-Germain) 3–4 cucumber slices (muddled) Small pinch fresh dill (light muddle or shake-in) Tiny pinch sea salt (seriously small—like 1–2 grains worth) Lightly muddle cucumber + dill in shaker with elderflower liqueur in a shaker. Add ice and all other ingredients. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh dill sprig. #doitforwilson

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