It was the Tuesday Night Purple Purge. Christian Kossd: demoted. Sam Huff: gone. LaMonte Wade Jr.: gone?! The brothers break down the overhaul of the Giants bench and departure of the great Late Night LaMonte. Ben even put together some compilations of some of Wade's bets moments as a Giant. Links right here:

Late Night LaMonte's Biggest Hits

LaMonte Wade Jr.'s Top 10 Giants Home Runs

All of LaMonte Wade Jr.'s Giants Home Runs

But first they break down the first 3 games of the Padres series: Wilmer gets testy! Webb gets Webbed ... again. Roupp gets Camiloed ("It's not Camilo's fault!" ... Ben made me write that.) And Daniel Johnson arrives just in the "Nick" of time.

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking Gin Strawberry Smash while Ben is drinking a Purple Purge Recipes below.

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 2-3 Strawberries
• Strawberry for garnish
• Muddle strawberries and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.

• 1 1/2 oz Indigo Gin
• 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 1/4 oz Islay Scoth (Ben used Laphroaig)
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double strain into a coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Drop three $2 cherries into the bottom because you bought them a while ago and don’t really like and this as good of a time as any to put them in a drink.

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Seriously. We're not doing a bit. Our comedians break down the Marlins series: the offense is still anemic, the starters were good and bullpen was elite. So, same old, same old. Then they discuss the recent chatter in the Giantsphere about the first base situation. Is a change imminent?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Malfeasant while Matthew is drinking a Strawberry Gimlet Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 egg white
• Add all ingredients to a shaker with no ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds. Open shaker, add ice and shake until chilled. Add to a rocks glass prepared with a large chunk of ice. Garnish with an orange twist and 3 brandied cherries.

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Strawberry Syrup
• 2 dashes Lavender Bitters (optional)
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice.

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Because this offense is laughable. Our quacks break down the Tigers series: the pitching was great, the offense was not. Later they do a "therapy" session where Matthew revels in the great pitching and Ben wallows in the woeful hitting.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Gentleperson’s Sour while Ben is drinking a Dr.'s Office Lollipop. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Benedictine
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 Dash Peychaud’s Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

• 1 oz White Rum
• 1 oz Dark Rum
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• 3-4 oz Dr. Pepper
• Mix it with ice and drink it or whatever.

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That's right, the season 33.333% over. Our bean counters break down the National series (the usual, good pitching not much hitting) before turning their attention to the 1/3 season review. Can the Giants actually win the West? In this economy? Is Patrick Bailey a liability or the best player on the team? Will Adames ever show up?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Whiskey Sour while Matthew is drinking a Cherry Almond Gin Sour. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon or Rye
• 3/4 oz - 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz - 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
• 1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 Dashes Cherry Bitters
• 1 Egg White
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake well. Add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds and double strain into a cocktail glass.

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Well that was royally mid. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Our anti-monarchists briefly reference the very blah Royals series, sing the praises of Hayden Birdsong (KAKAW!), feign shock at Justin Verlander's move to the IL, and lament streaky offense. Then, they do the unthinkable and call out Jung Hoo Lee. (Someone has to!) Also, they discuss how the Giants can get better but they don't say the "T" word.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Blackberry Bramble while Ben is drinking a Ginger Margarita Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Grand Marnier
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 5 Fresh Blackberries
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 Dash Black Walnut Bitters (optional)
• Muddle the berries and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker until berries are completely smashed, releasing the juices. Add the remaining ingredients with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with black berry and/or mint sprig.

• 2 oz Tequila
• 1/2 oz Ginger liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lime juice
• 2 dashes Ginger-Pear Bitters
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and candied ginger.

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It's Wilmer Flores' world, the rest of us are paying rent. Our squatters break down the series against the City-less Vagabonds: Wilmer mashes, Wilmer walks, Heliot rallies the troops. Oh, Logan Webb and Land Roupp are there too. And the bullpen! Always the bullpen. Then the brothers tell you which 2025 Giants Jersey's you should be buying starting with ... Spencer Bivens?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking an Orgasm (Ben wants you to know, he didn't name it, not sure why he's a stick in the mud) while Matthew is drinking an Elder Flores Recipes below.

• 1 oz Amaretto
• 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
• 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
• Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass with ice and stir gently to combine.

• 2 oz Gin
• 5-6 mint leaves
• 3/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Mint leaf for garnish
• Add mint leaves, Elderflower liqueur and Simple Syrup into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle. Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a mint leaf.

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Someone tell that Lawlar kid to get his head out of his ... the boys breakdown the Arizona series, the rise of Christian Koss and finish asking the question: are the Giants good or bad? (It's not mediocre, we promise.)

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Orange Melon while Ben is drinking a Glass Full of Cherries. Recipes below.

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
• 1/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 4-5 1-inch chunks cantaloupe
• Place cantaloupe into a shaker and muddle until completely pulverized. Add remaining ingredients and ice to the shaker. Shake for 10-12 seconds, until well-chilled. Double strain into a double rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a cantaloupe chunk.

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1/2 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur
• 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
• Shake in a shaker with ice until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon/cherry sail.

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We admit it; it's our fault they were swept. The boys break down the dismal offense, the good pitching and the outstanding play of Heliot Ramos in the Twins series. Then they declare that its "Not Early Anymore" and take overdue stands on the first base situation, the Birdsong and Harrison miss-use, and the closer controversy. (Wait, I thought Ben said there isn't a closer controversy?)

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Big Mama Osa's Magical Elixr while Matthew is drinking a Negroni to pay for his Cardinals/Goldschmitt jersey crime. Recipes below.

• 3 oz Orange Juice
• 3 oz Sparkling White Wine
• 1 shot vodka (or whiskey, rum, gin, brandy, moonshine, etc.)
• Add spirit to a champagne flute. Top with chilled orange juice. Top with chilled sparkling white wine. Imagine a world where you don’t have to cook dinner or pick up dirty socks. Wouldn’t that be nice.

• 1 oz London Dry Gin
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Large Orange Twist for garnish
• Combine gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large single chunk of ice. Express orange twist over glass and put twist in glass. Good luck.

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