What if Bryce Eldridge demands to play first base? [uZ0cqSSXAzT]
The San Francisco Giants thought the Raffy Devers acquisition solved their lineup puzzle — but Bryce Eldridge just complicated everything. After hitting a walk-off grand slam and looking straight into a camera to say he wants to be the face of this franchise, the conversation around this kid has completely changed. The Giants can't ignore what they're seeing. The hosts dig into how long Eldridge stays patient — playing wherever the team needs him — before he starts pushing for a defined role at first base. He's already forcing his way into the lineup just by being this good. What happens when the production demands more? And with Devers locked in at first and DHing on rotation, the Giants are one quiet conversation in Buster Posey's office away from a very real positional standoff. There's also a fascinating debate here about whether a DH can truly be the face of a franchise. Big Papi did it in Boston. Ohtani's doing it in LA. Can Eldridge pull it off in San Francisco — or does he need to be out there with a glove every single day? Topics covered: Bryce Eldridge's walk-off grand slam and his "face of the franchise" declaration The Devers vs. Eldridge first base logjam — and who blinks first Can the Giants realistically trade Raffy Devers? Should they even try? OPS splits: Eldridge and Devers both hit better in different roles — what does that mean? Can a DH be the face of a franchise? Big Papi, Ohtani, and the debate How much longer before Eldridge has enough leverage to demand a starting spot? Who wins this logjam — and what should the Giants do? Drop your take in the comments 👇 0:00 – Bryce Eldridge Wants to Be the Face of the Franchise 1:23 – How Long Before He Demands First Base? 3:07 – Can a DH Be the Face of a Franchise? 4:10 – The Giants Are One Conversation Away From a Crisis 5:53 – The OPS Splits and What They Actually Mean Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: Listen live: Visit our website: Subscribe on Twitch: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Join our Newsletter: