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This week on the podcast, the hosts catch up with Mike Krukow to discuss the Giants' recent game and the upcoming series against the Red Sox. They dive into the performance of Tugboat, a 23-year-old pitcher who made his debut with two shutout innings, and the challenges he may face in the big leagues. The hosts also discuss the struggles of Willy Adames, who made an error yesterday and is having a tough year, but still manages to hit his 200th home run. Additionally, they touch on the upcoming series against the Red Sox and the reactions of the fans towards Rafael Devers, who will be playing in Boston for the first time since his trade last year.
The hosts discuss the Giants' decision to use Tugboat as an opener and the potential benefits and drawbacks of this strategy. They also talk about the importance of Willy Adames defensive skills and how he's still managing to contribute to the team despite his struggles. The conversation also touches on the upcoming series against the Red Sox and the reactions of the fans towards Rafael Devers, who will be playing in Boston for the first time since his trade last year.
One of the key points of discussion is the performance of Tugboat, who impressed the hosts with his two shutout innings. They also discuss the challenges he may face in the big leagues, including the high level of competition and the pressure to perform. The hosts also talk about the importance of Wilmer Difo's defensive skills and how he's still managing to contribute to the team despite his struggles.
If you're a Giants fan, you won't want to miss this episode as the hosts discuss the team's recent performance and the upcoming series against the Red Sox. They also talk about the reactions of the fans towards Rafael Devers and the potential benefits and drawbacks of using Tugboat as an opener. Tune in to hear the full conversation and get the inside scoop on the Giants' latest news and updates.
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"Rafael Devers Returns to Boston: Tugboat Impresses, Willy Adames Reaches 200 Homers & Giants-Red Sox Preview with Mike Krukow" is an episode of Murph & Markus Podcast. Runtime 21 min. Published August 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.