San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray was dealing in spring training agianst the Los Angeles Dodgers on Fri Feb 27, 2026 at Scottsdale Stadium. Ray makes his regular season debut Fri Mar 27, 2026 against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park in San Francisco. (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The Giants came into Oracle Park with a seven game losing streak against the New York Yankees. The Giants in their meetings with the Yankees have been swept twice in three game series in 2019 and 2024.

#2 The last time the Giants defeated the Yankees was on June 24, 2007 7-2. How much do you see the Giants regrouping after getting knocked around Wednesday night?

#3 Stephen talk a little bit about today’s starter Robbie Ray who makes his season debut today. Ray was at one time 7-0 last season up until he got his first loss on May 31st. Ray no doubt a power pitcher and can go deep in innings pitched. He might be the best starter in the San Francisco rotation.

#4 The Giants had troubles hitting off Yankees starter Max Fried on Wednesday and will face right hander Cam Schiitter. Schlitter made his MLB debut last season and finished the campaing going 4-3 with a 2.65 ERA. Had a good spring going 2-0, with a 0.93. A good mix of pitches and can bring it. How do you see the Giants line up facing Schlitter today?

#5 It’s usually All Rise for the Judge but for Aaron Judge on opening night it was All sit down for the Judge as he struck out four times against Giants pitching.

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com