# The Kings of Spring are back

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Podcast: [Giants Postcards: A San Francisco Giants Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/giants-postcards-a-san-francisco-giants-podcast-7281929)
Published: 2026-03-06T04:18:20+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connor7048/episodes/The-Kings-of-Spring-are-back-e3g0vrh
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## Resource

Connor Grossman and Kerry Crowley are back to discuss the San Francisco Giants, the reigning Kings of Spring. Fresh off last year’s Cactus League title, the Giants are once again piling up wins — and hits — in Arizona. The numbers are eye-popping. So what actually matters? Connor and Kerry run through the top storylines and examine who's stock is up, and who's down. It's good news for Bryce Eldridge, Christian Koss, and Michael Fulmer. The news is less good for Hayden Birdsong and Jerar Encarnacion. They also touch on Patrick Bailey’s unique value in the ABS Era, Phil Cuzzi’s retirement, and a few spring oddities that make this time of year so fun. On today’s postcard: — Why the Giants’ spring offense has been ridiculous — Stock up: Battle for the backup infielder spot (6:06) — Stock up: Bryce Eldridge (9:27) — Stock up: The out-of-options bakeoff winner (15:52) — Stock down: Hayden Birdsong (25:46) — Stock up: Patrick Bailey challenging balls and strikes (37:23) Catch Kerry on KNBR and read his coverage at the San Francisco Standard . Subscribe to Connor’s newsletter at giantspostcards.com , and if you’re enjoying the show, leave a rating and review — we’ll read it on the pod.

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