Long Ball Podcast

Hosted by @orazo and @the_stilesfiles on @bleavpodcasts . We talk about baseball for mega and casual fans alike. We also talk about other stuff. Mostly baseball

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

The Bonds name lives on 🔥 Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds is a Giant. Had some injuries at Rutgers & needs to transform raw strength into measurable power, but is a toolsy player w/ potential.

In a brutal season for the Giants, this is pretty cool.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

The BANGER is OFFICIALLY OUT 💥🚨🔥😭 Who they picking??

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

My live reaction to the Bryce Eldridge walk-off grand slam on air 🔥😅 Giants have THAT guy 💯

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

Don’t be surprised if hitting coach Hunter Mense ends up being an early scapegoat for the Giants.

Tony Vitello might hit him with that Bane “they expect one of us in the wreckage, brother.” 😩

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

No witty caption, just a rant on the 2026 San Francisco Giants.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

I said the Chapman contract was atrocious and got called a hater, I said the Brewers had no problem letting Willy Adames walk and got called a hater.

Buster was desperate to prove he can do this job and now the Giants are stuck with bad contracts and no trade clauses.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

Dalton Rushing after seeing Jung Hoo Lee possibly injured in a play at the plate (I’m pretty sure):

“F$&k em”

Giants Dodgers rivalry is alive and well.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

Easily the BEST win of the season for the Giants, first time they took a punch and punched back. Smell blood and finish the sweep tomorrow ⚡️

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

So often in sports we ask for the authentic version of the pros, but when we get it, a lot of you can’t handle it.

Tony Vitello is going to say what’s on his mind and we should be applauding that, plain and simple. We got a glimpse into the Giants clubhouse, which is awesome.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

Personally, I’ve liked Vitello’s passion for years and I won’t stop now, but it’s a marathon not a sprint, and he will get the hang of it.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

Look man, we’re two games into the season for the Giants. Some fans like how Tony Vitello has handled the first couple games, some don’t.

No one is right, no one is wrong, it’s your opinion. Bottom line is the Giants are off to a slow start but there is PLENTY OF TIME, Chill.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

The young Giants outfielders have looked good, but there’s some overreaction with the idea they shouldn’t have signed Harrison Bader.

There would’ve been outrage if all the Giants did was add Jared Oliva and Will Brennan.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

It is objectively funny that the Giants (putting defense first) are impressed that their starting 2nd baseman is making strides in turning double plays.

This could be a roller coaster 😬

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

“It might’ve changed the course of history if I would’ve known who did” (tweet out the information).

Is Tony Vitello saying maybe he would’ve stared at Tennessee if it didn’t get out when it did? LET IT GO BROTHER #SFGiants

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

Literally called this on the show yesterday 😭 so on brand for the Padres, good luck. I’m good off that 🙅🏿‍♂️

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

The theme for your 2026 Giants: Hope

They “hope” a lot of things that need to go right actually go right this season.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

Keep seeing this argument so I’ll simplify it.

Adding De’Andre Hunter to the Kings NOW is like you asked your girl to bring food but she didn’t respond, so you grabbed something. She ended up bringing some, but you’re not hungry anymore, it’s nice, but you were hungry hours ago.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

Jeff Passan is reporting that Arraez will play 2nd “full time”, but I think he’ll split time with Casey Schmitt and honestly teams can do whatever they want once you’re on the roster.

Giants can’t preach defense and let that happen, but it’s a great addition to the lineup.

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

Spurs looking for wing depth & shooting (everyone is), Sochan wants out, Keon, Saric (expiring contract) for Sochan is a simple swap and Kings/Spurs are familiar partners.

This convo also brought up a larger question, is Keon Ellis a “wing” 🤔 @Sactown1140

[Allen Stiles @The_StilesFiles]

“One more ring before the lockout”

Ridiculous.