Are the Giants Bad? ... Yes.

Matthew wrote that title. The brothers react to the Padres series including the stellar outing of Trevor McDonald (EIEIO), the debut of Home Run Jesus [Rodriguez], and what both of their performances mean for the Giants roster. They then ask the question no one wants to hear: Are the 2026 Giants bad? That answer might all hinge on the performance of just a few players.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Whisk(e)y Highball while Matthew is drinking an Essex Street. Recipes below.

Whisk(e)y Highball

• 2 oz Whisk(e)y
• 4 oz Club Soda
• Pour the whisk(e)y into a highball with ice, ideally a single long spear. Top with the club soda and stir once gently with a bar spoon.

Essex Street

• 2 oz Gin
• ¾ oz lime juice
• ½ oz elderflower liqueur (St-Germain)
• 3–4 cucumber slices (muddled)
• Small pinch fresh dill (light muddle or shake-in)
• Tiny pinch sea salt (seriously small—like 1–2 grains worth)
• Lightly muddle cucumber + dill in shaker with elderflower liqueur in a shaker. Add ice and all other ingredients. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh dill sprig.

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