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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Nice night from Walker Martin last night, who his having a really nice second half. Picked up two singles and stole his 20th base. If he has two more homers in him this week, he'll achieve a 20/20 season www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py88...

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Walker Martin 2 Hits vs Hillsboro

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Outstanding start last night from Henry Lalane. The huge lefty throws had and throws strikes, and he flashed a terrific, diving changeup that generated a number of weak swings, as well as an occasional sweeper that looked pretty interesting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot74...

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Henry Lalane vs Hillsboro Whiffs Strikes

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Jhonny Level was barreling balls left and right last night (well, technically I suppose left and center) producing a double off the wall, a scalded out to the wall in center, and his 18th home run of the year www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cru...

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Jhonny Level barrels 3 balls vs Hillsboro

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

New pod! The great Jim Callis drops by once again to talk about the Giants' 2026 draft haul. open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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There R Giants Pod-250 with Jim Callis

It’s here!

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Parks Harber had two singles last night including his 7th HR of the year, crushed out to the Lawn in right field www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJRi...

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Parks Harber 1b HR vs Erie

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Bo Davidson doubled and homered in last night's Squirrels victory. Slashed a fastball the opposite way to the wall in 1st inn and destroyed a breaking ball above the knees out to Richmond bullpen www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtWi...

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Bo Davidson 2b and HR vs Erie

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Yunior Marte had a tremendous Double-A debut yesterday for @GoSquirrels. Pitched through a long, strange 1st inning with minimal damage. Ended night with 16 swinging strikes and 7 Ks. Sat with fb around 94, t97, and showed a killer changeup www.youtube.com/watch?v=twPB...

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Yunior Marte Ks vs Erie in Double-A Debut

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Two players up, one out, and five new ones in for Richmond. Left-handers Matt Wilkinson AND Joe Whitman both head up to Sacramento. Adrián Sugastey placed on the IL. Yunior Marte, Charlie McDaniel, Ryan Vanderhei, Jean Carlos Sio, and Onil Perez all come up from Eugene.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

There’s gonna be a long transactions list on the farm today

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New pod! Featuring several conversations with Richmond Flying Squirrels: Parks Harber, Joe Whitman, Ty Hanchey, and Mitch White, who has taken the long path to pro ball. open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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There R Giants Pod-246 with Parks Harber, Ty Hanchey, Joe Whitman, and Mitch White

It’s a Richmond Flying Squirrel bonanza, as I roll out a bunch of player interviews from the past two homestands.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Here's one for the drafniks out there. Overslot Baseball's Joe Doyle joins me to talk Giants draft strategies with the 4 and 29 picks. There R Giants Pod-245 with Joe Doyle open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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There R Giants Pod-245 with Joe Doyle

Joe Doyle, draft expert from Overdraft Baseball dot com and the MLB Draft Podcast, joins me to talk a little 2026 draft.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Nice to see Parks Harber taking reps in OF in in/outs today. Like to see him get a little action out there

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Luis Hernandez crushed his 4th HR of the season tonight. Kid can hit!

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

With the incredibly hot start that Jonah Cox is off to, seems like a good time to talk with him about what's driving these improvements. I talked with him about swinging with more intent and the strong approach he's had this year.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

RHP Darien Smith and LHP Charlie McDaniel were named Pitchers of the Month of April for the Eastern League and NorthWest League respectively. Smith went 4-0 with a 1.08 ERA over 25.0 innings. McDaniel had an equally microscopic ERA of 1.10 over 17.1 IP -- he's since lowered that to 0.87.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We were soooo close to the first ever Richmond HR in CarMax Park being an inside the park Grand Slam

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Ceremonial FIRST first pitch at CarMax Park

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Going to work in bantams new home

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

New Season, new pod! I talked with Maui Ahuna, Scott Bandura, and manager Dennis Pelfrey yesterday at Media Day at the gorgeous new CarMax Park. open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Scott Bandura just hit a 2-0 slider into oblivion. Including Spring Breakout, I’ve seen him play about 12 total innings this spring and he’s crushed two HR, hit a 113 mph double off the top of CF wall, and ripped a triple off 96 mph fb. Bandy Breakout coming.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

17-year-old Luis Hernandez now gets to go up against a guy with MLB experience throwing sliders in the 90s. Should be interesting

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Tough start to the Spring Breakout game for Giants. After a blown call, Keyner Martinez gave up a bomb of a two-run HR off his changeup, and had a lot of hard contact. Giants went down in order T1 including an automatic strike three to leadoff hitter Trevor Cohen

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Here's a bunch of gorgeous breaking balls from young lefty Carlos de la Rosa, another part of the Camilo Doval trade. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BCa...

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Carlos de la Rosa Curves ST 2026

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Here's a big three-hit day for Dakota Jordan, including a double high off 24-foot wall, a bun single, and a line drive off a 97-mph fastball www.youtube.com/watch?v=inwR...

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Dakota Jordan 3 Hits ST 2026

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Time for a little video from the past couple of days at Papago while waiting for the Spring Breakout game to start. Here's two great ABs from OF Scott Bandura resulting in 113 mph 2b off CF wall and 113 mph HR traveling over 450 feet at end of an 8-pitch at bat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XDy...

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Scott Bandura 2b HR ST 2026

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Big day for Dakota Jordan as well. Crushed a double high off the Willie Mays replica wall, dropped a perfect bunt for hit showcasing plus plus speed, and then ripped a line drive single off 97 mph fb

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Scott Bandura has been the ne of big eye openers in minor league camp so far. Huge day today with two diffeeent XBH at 113 EV, including absolute bomb off fellow lefty after working great full count. I’ll post video later

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Some open faced swings from Luis Hernandez in Giants' minor league camp today. Simple, balanced swing with minimal moving parts, really gets his hands to every part of the zone well. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlNq...

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Luis Hernandez Open Side AB ST 2026

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Lorenzo Meola ground rule double from today's action

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A little Josuar fielding action from today for your viewing pleasure

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Josuar Gonzalez left game in minor league camp today walking a bit gingerly after stealing a base. Tweaked something in left quad/hammy area. Didn’t seem serious but w Spring Breakout game just three days away could be unfortunate timing. Hopefully not

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Somebody needs to ask Bryce Eldridge if he and Ilia Malinin crossed paths growing up in Vienna, VA.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Congrats to Hector Borg and Shane Robinson for getting their first MLB staff coaching jobs. Borg has been a mainstay for the orgs PD system for years now, particularly helping you international players. Robinson was OF coordinator for farm last yr, obv an area of focus for MLB team in ‘26

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Giants lefty Luis de la Torre joins me to talk about his brilliant breakout season in 2025, and his big plans to follow that up in the coming year. Could DLT be pushing for a 40-man spot in a year? Let's talk! open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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There R Giants Pod-235 with Luis de la Torre

My guest this week is Giants’ left-hander, Luis de la Torre, who is coming off one of the biggest and most unexpected break out campaigns of 2025.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Very excited for a lot of guys who have worked hard to get to point of big league camp invites. I know both Bednar and Harris told me they were really hoping! And kids like Sanchez, Bericoto have had a very long road to get here. Congrats to all!

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The cognitive dissonance between Sutter Health Park's park factor reputation as a minor league park and it's park factor reputation as major league park, is one of the few truly delightful consequences of the A's move.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Giants Senior Director of Amateur Scouting joined me on the latest TRG pod to talk about the process for honing in on #4 pick in the draft this summer open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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There R Giants Pod-234 with Michael Holmes

Giants’ Senior Director of Amateur Scouting, Michael Holmes is my guest this week.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Giants have traded 18-yo catcher Carlos Martinez to Marlins for additional IFA bonus money. This should enable them to sign more players connected to them in this cycle (eg Israel Alfonse, Johan Rengifo, or Jose Valdez). Martinez showed promise as receiver in debut www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DP0...

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Carlos Martinez Throw

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Let's get this year's There R Giants' Top 50 started! open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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2026 There R Giants Top 50: #46-50

The ones who held on

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

SF Giants' Senior International Scouting Director, Joe Salermo, once again joins me this year to talk about shortstop Luis Hernandez and the many exciting developments coming through the Giants' international scouting and development arm. open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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There R Giants Pod-233 with Joe Salermo

Once again this year, Giants’ Senior International Scouting Director, Joe Salermo, joins me to talk about the January 15 international signing class.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

It's been a very good 12 months for the Giants' International Scouting Department and Player Development Group! open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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Giants Continue Strong Run of Top International Talent by Signing Shortstop Luis Hernandez

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

It's a double-pod week! I got a chance to chat with Eric Longenhagen direct from the winter meetings. We talk the end of the Marco Luciano dream, Rule 5 targets, Spencer Miles' and Parks Harber's strong showing in the AFL, and much more! open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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There R Giants Pod-229 with Eric Longenhagen

To celebrate the winter meetings, I’m having a double podcast week!

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

To help celebrate the opening of Winter Meetings, I have a couple of Free For All items today at There R Giants. First, a new mailbag... open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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The "Ho Ho Ho" Edition of the Free For All Mailbag

Welcome to the holidays.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

New pod! David B. Flemming drops by to talk about the World Series, the way in which the Blue Jays success should be a blueprint for the Giants and the importance of building a strong and cohesive coaching staff. open.substack.com/pub/rogermun...

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There R Giants Pod-227 with David B. Flemming

David Flemming is once again my guest this week.

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Roger Munter @rog61.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Parks Harber will be one of the participants in AFL HR Derby this Saturday at Sloan Park. Quite a Fall Parks has had!

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