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49ers Blowout Rams 27-7 in Australia

Giants Sweep Cards, a September surge & a Rams-49ers preview

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In this episode of We Want Winners, Rod Adams and Garrett Gonzales preview the 2026 season ahead of Thursday's opener against the Rams in Australia — what has them confident in the 49ers (Brock Purdy's consistency, the McCaffrey/Deebo/Mike Evans offense, Dre Greenlaw's return alongside Fred Warner), what worries them (the defensive line's unproven 2025 draft picks, age and injury risk at running back and receiver, a banged-up WR/TE group), a look at the whole NFC West and predictions for the ful...

In this Postgame edition of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales break down today's series finale loss to the Pirates — a 5-2 defeat with five walks from Blade Tidwell, as the Giants dropped the set 1-2 after a wild 10-inning win in Game 2 keyed by Rafael Devers' 32nd homer. Zooming out, it's still been a strong week for San Francisco, coming off a three-game sweep of the Braves at Truist Park that snapped Atlanta's seven-game winning streak. Devers remains the story of the second h...

Kittle & Bosa to Australia, 53-Man Roster, Raiders Recap

In this episode of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales dive into the "bitter Giants fan" hopium: could Dodgers owner Mark Walter actually be forced to sell the team? Walter is facing federal and SEC scrutiny over alleged loan fraud, and he's already sold the Lakers for $12.5 billion and is reportedly shopping his Chelsea FC stake — even though Dodgers president Stan Kasten insists the team isn't for sale. They also celebrate Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson's MLB debut, two scoreless innin...

In this episode of We Want Winners, Rod Adams and Garrett Gonzales dig into whether George Kittle will be ready for Week 1 after Achilles surgery, plus injury updates on Nick Bosa's knee and Mykel Williams' ACL rehab. They also recap the 49ers' first two preseason games — a 19-13 loss to the Titans and a 41-17 win over the Chargers — covering De'Zhaun Stribling's better-than-advertised start, the Kurtis Rourke-Adrian Martinez QB3 battle, Jacob Cowing's 83-yard punt-return touchdown, rookie RB Ka...

In this episode of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales dig into Brittany Ghiroli's deep-dive on Buster Posey's Giants legacy — the Athletic piece examining how Posey's front-office struggles are putting his playing legacy on the line. They preview a loaded weekend at Fenway Park, where Rafael Devers and Marcelo Mayer both return to Boston for the first time since being traded, and break down what kind of reception each should expect. They close with a look at the Giants' next wave ...

In this postgame and weekly edition of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales react to a tough 2-1 loss to the Astros — Houston's bullpen held the Giants to one run, and Nick Allen's go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth sealed it. They run through San Francisco's latest roster moves, including signing catcher Andrew Knizner, activating outfielder Victor Bericoto, and a wave of post-deadline call-ups. They also cover Baseball America's newest farm system rankings, with the Giants rocke...

In this episode of We Want Winners, Rod Adams and Garrett Gonzales preview 49ers preseason football, which kicks off next week. Ricky Pearsall is out for the season after PCL surgery, and the guys break down San Francisco's response — re-signing Deebo Samuel and adding Mike Evans — plus what it means for the receiver room. They cover Kyle Shanahan's recovery from his July car accident and a limited training camp, new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris' multiple-front scheme, Dre Greenlaw's retu...

In this episode of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales react to Mike Krukow announcing he'll retire at the end of the 2026 season, closing out 36 years in the Giants' broadcast booth alongside Duane Kuiper, and look ahead to the team's planned tribute at the September 27 finale. They also break down a series in Texas that started with a statement win — 5-1 behind two Jung Hoo Lee homers and six shutout innings from Logan Webb — before the Rangers took the final two games, including...

In this episode of Podhalla, Brian and Garrett Gonzales and Conrado Pascual are joined by San Francisco Chronicle's Harrison Rich. The crew breaks down why the Valkyries stood pat at the trade deadline instead of moving for Kelsey Plum, then dig into Harrison's Chronicle piece on Juste Jocyte and what it's like for a player to see her own name in trade rumors. They check in on Gabby Williams' reconditioning, break down Golden State's 2-0 sweep of the Toronto Tempo despite trailing in both games,...

In this episode of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales break down every move the San Francisco Giants made at the August 3 trade deadline as the front office fully committed to selling. Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian went to the Phillies for RHP Ramon Marquez (Philadelphia's No. 4 prospect) and RHP Marty Gair, Tyler Mahle was dealt to the Braves for RHP Anthony Molina, and Robbie Ray headed to the Padres for RHP Miguel Mendez and 17-year-old shortstop Joniel Hernandez. In the deal fa...

In this episode of Podhalla, Brian and Garrett Gonzales are joined by Conrado Pascual and special guest Kenzo Fukuda, Valkyries beat reporter for Clutch Points, fresh off Friday's practice. The big story: Head Coach Natalie Nakase addressed the trade deadline with the media, acknowledging Golden State is looking for upgrades while also stressing how important it is not to disrupt the Valkyries' culture. Conrado and Kenzo share what they saw and heard courtside before the group gives their broade...

In this episode of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales recap Game 3 of the Giants-Brewers series — a bashing of the Brewers — before turning to the tough injury news: Casey Schmitt's likely season-ending meniscus tear and what it means for the Giants' trade deadline plans. They also reflect on Jeff Kent's emotional Hall of Fame induction speech and catch up on top prospects Josuar Gonzalez and Luis Hernandez following their promotions to Single-A San Jose. Subscribe for weekly San ...

In this episode of Podhalla, Brian and Garrett Gonzales, along with Conrado Pascual, share their trade deadline thoughts for Golden State before Conrado brings fresh notes straight from Valkyries practice. They break down Janelle Salaun's chances in the All-Star 3-point shootout and Gabby Williams suiting up in the All-Star Game itself, dig into Conrado's new "Stay Ready" feature on Valkyries reserves Miela Sowah and Ashten Prechtel staying locked in without consistent playing time, and close ou...

In this episode of Podhalla, Brian and Garrett Gonzales welcome Conrado Pascual as the show's new official third co-host. The trio breaks down the Valkyries' last two games against the Washington Mystics — the second of which ended Golden State's winning streak — before revisiting their favorite moments from the first half of the season. They wrap up previewing the All-Star break, including the three-point shootout featuring Janelle Salaun and the All-Star Game in Chicago. Subscribe for weekly G...

In this episode of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales break down a brutal stretch for the San Francisco Giants — 1-5 in their first two series since the All-Star break, capped by today's loss to the Royals after blowing a 3-0 lead, yet another new way for this team to lose. They dig into who's most likely to be traded before the August 3 deadline, with Luis Arraez looking like a near-certainty and Heliot Ramos and Casey Schmitt drawing scout interest, discuss Bryce Eldridge's NL R...

In this episode of Podhalla, Garrett Gonzales and Brian Gonzales break down the Valkyries' eight-game winning streak and debate whether Golden State is a legitimate WNBA title contender in just its second season, with expectations for the franchise now sky-high. They discuss the Valkyries' matchup with the Indiana Fever and why the story always seems to lean toward Caitlin Clark even when the Fever lose, and dig into why she's become such a political lightning rod and how much of that falls on h...

In this episode, Garrett Gonzales and Brandon Draven checked in on both NL West rivals at the All-Star break. The Dodgers head into the second half with the best record in baseball at 61-36 and an 11.5-game division lead, while the Giants sit at 35-49 and have already started signaling they'll sell before the August 3 trade deadline. They broke down what the Dodgers should be chasing before the deadline, from Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to a possible rental in Luis Arraez and more bullpen depth afte...

In this episode of Podhalla, Garrett Gonzales and Conrado Pascual (subbing for Brian Gonzales) break down the Valkyries' six-game winning streak — possibly the hottest run of any team in the WNBA — and where Golden State now lands in the league's power poll. They build the case for Kaitlyn Chen as a Most Improved Player candidate, discuss how Kiah Stokes has settled in after a rough start, and look ahead to the Valkyries' upcoming week of games. Subscribe for weekly Golden State Valkyries and WN...

In this episode of Thompson 2 Clark, Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales recap the Giants-Blue Jays series finale at Oracle Park — a rubber match between Logan Webb and Dylan Cease after Toronto evened the series with a 9-3 win — and dive into the trade rumors surrounding Jung Hoo Lee, who ESPN now ranks 7th among its top 100 trade candidates with 50% odds of being dealt before the August 3 deadline. They also discuss Heliot Ramos' hot return from injury and whether he's a mainstay or the Giants' ne...

In this episode of Podhalla, Brian and Garrett Gonzales react to Gabby Williams being named a 2026 WNBA All-Star starter and break down what the All-Star voting process says about how players are viewed league-wide. They dig into ESPN's top 50 rankings, revisit the Valkyries' win over the New York Liberty from last week, discuss the Commissioner's Cup and what it takes for Golden State to beat Las Vegas and New York, and preview the Valkyries' upcoming games. Subscribe for weekly Golden State Va...