Well, that happened. Our scientists review the completely disappointing but entirely predictable slightly below mediocre season of baseball that was played by the 2024 San Francisco Giants. They give out high level grades to the players, coaching staff and front office. Then they give out MVP, Unsung Hero and Most Disappointing Awards to the players for all of 2024. Finally they review their awful preseason and mid-season predictions.

Also, Ben is really sorry about the dog story. He'll never let that happen again.

On the cocktail side of things our new cocktail oriented podcast The Perfect Sip is out now. You can find it here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Ginger Whiskey Sour while Ben is drinking Ben's Whiskey Sour. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Ginger Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a rocks glass with ice.

• 2 oz High Proof Rye Whiskey
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 small Egg White (1/2 oz)
• Red Wine for float
• Combine all ingredients except wine in a shaker with no ice. Shake for 5 seconds. Open shaker and fill with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top off with ride wine float. Add two brandied cherries as garnish

It's all over but the crying. But just who will be crying when the season is over? Our sad sacks discuss the recent news that Giants ownership has already decided the fate of HOBO Farhan Zaidi, Zaidi's assessment of the team and the quickly advancing career of Bryce Eldridge. They also preview the state of the 2025 starting rotation. Who's your 5th starter? Roupp or Birdsong?

In the lightning round @coleslunch delivers Donovan Walton a meal, Ben's dog gets a new toy and Matthew goes off the rails.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a the Whiskey Sour he featured on The Perfect Sip while Matthew is drinking a Bee's Knees. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Lemon twist for garnish
• Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 12-15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Add garnish and enjoy.

Where has this team been ALL YEAR?! The brothers discuss the Giants finally playing well when the games only matter to the other side. Then they break down that state of the bullpen heading into next year. Yes, Ben says ridiculous things about Camilo Doval. Fan boys are gonna ... fan?

Also, the first Happy Hour episode of our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is out. On Tuesday we begin a two week series on cocktail equipment you need when getting started in the hobby. Listen here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Garden Party while Ben is having a Winter Vacation. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Vodka
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Chamomile-Lavender Syrup
• 1 Dash Cherry Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lavender sprig or lemon twist.

• 2 oz White Rum
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 oz Ginger Syrup
• 1 spritz of Rosemary Tincture
• 1 Lime Wheel for Garnish
• 1 Cinnamon Stick or Apple Wood chips for smoking
• Optional: Smoke the glass with a scorched cinnamon stick or smoking kit before shaking cocktail.
• Combine rum, lime juice, and ginger syrup in a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with the lime wheel and top with a spritz of the rosemary tincture.

Hey, a series victory! Well, the brothers are looking ahead to 2025 anyway with a preview of next year's infield, but first they check in on the fallout of the the Atlantic story about Zaidi.

We're also celebrating the launch of our new cocktail focused podcast The Perfect Sip. Episode 1 is out now. Download it here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

In the lightning round the socks come off, haters gonna hate, Ben gets back on the fence and Matthew has his head in the clouds.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking The Bare Foot and Matthew is drinking a Chamomile Daiquiri. Recipes below.

- 2 oz Indigo Gin

- 1 oz Ginger Syrup

- 3/4 oz Lime Juice

- 3-4 oz of chilled club soda

Add the gin, syrup and lime to a highball glass and stir to combine. Add ice and top with the club soda.

2 oz White Rum

3/4 oz Lime Juice

3/4 oz Chamomile Syrup

Put all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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Is BuPo the new HOBO? Giant Cocktails is derailed mid-episode by the breaking news that Buster Posey took over the Matt Chapman extension negotiations as ownership grew impatient with Farhan Zaidi and Scott Boras. The brothers discuss this new world order and what it might mean for the organization and the Zaidi regime. Oh, they also discuss the new low point of the season on Saturday.

Also, The Perfect Sip, our new cocktail podcast is releasing its first episode tomorrow! Subscribe here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Cherry Sour while Ben is drinking a Blueberry Spritz. Recipes below.

Cherry Sour

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz Cherry Heering
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Garnish with lemon wedge and brandied cherries.

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Add garnishes. Enjoy.

Blueberry Sour

• 3 oz Blueberry Liqueur
• 2 oz Prosecco
• 1 oz Club Soda
• Fresh blueberries for garnish

Fill a wine glass with ice. Add the blueberry liqueur, Prosecco and club soda and stir once gently with a bar spoon. Garnish with fresh blue berries by dropping them in the glass.

3 hits off Civale, 11 off Rea. How 2024. Time to look to next year! Our prognosticators discuss the very young, very athletic and very inexperienced crop of outfielders the Giants will have next year. They also discuss the surprising news that Farhan and BoMel are only guaranteed through 2025. How will this impact the roster decisions and free agent pursuits?

In the lightning round Matthew becomes a cove keeper, Ben trashes a kid's ice cream bar, and we're all thrown a curve ball. Oh, and they refuse to let a joke a die.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Fresh Ginger Fizz while Matthew is drinking a Tiki Tok. Recipes, well one of them anyway, below.

Fresh Ginger Fizz

This will be the first cocktail featured on The Perfect Sip, the new cocktail podcast by Ben and Matthew. You can get the recipe on September 17th. Subscribe now: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Tiki Tok

• 2 oz White Rum
• 1/2 oz Falernum
• 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 2 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Are you buying a Matt Chapman jersey? Our shoppers discuss the contract extension of Matt Chapman. Is this a good deal for fans? They also revel in the Grant McCray outburst and discuss the young players finally getting a chance to play.

Also, the new cocktail oriented podcast The Perfect Sip is launching September 17th! You can subscribe now in your podcasting player of choice.

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Corpse Reviver #2 while Ben is drinking a French 75. Recipes below.

Corpse Reviver

• 1 oz Gin
• 1 oz Dry Orange Curacao (Or Cointreau)
• 1 oz Cocci Americano (or Lillet Blanc)
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 Dashes of Absinthe

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Enjoy!

French 75

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3-4 oz Sparkling Wine

Add first three ingredients to a champagne flute. Take a few sips. Then add sparkling wine to top.

It's the good, bad and the ugly today. First our cowboys announce that their new podcast is launching imminently. Then they review the recent good performances of Mason Black and Tristan Beck and the bad look of the haphazard call ups of Marco Luciano and Luis Matos.

Things get ugly in the lighting round when Ben gives acting advice, Matthew doesn't want to start over, and we all get lost in the desert.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Jungle Bungle while Matthew is drinking a Without Faculty. Recipes below.

Jungle Bungle

• 1 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Demerara Rum
• 1 oz Banana Liqueur

Combine mezcal, rum and banana liqueur in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a banana slice, two cherries, three guavas, and a pineapple.

Without Faculty

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Banana Liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Ginger Liqueur
• 3 drops Tiki Bitters

Combine all ingredients except the bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a ice-filled rocks glass and top with bitters and a banana slice.