Former San Francisco Giant now with the San Diego Padres Robbie Ray will face his former teammates Fri Sep 11, 2026 at Oracle Park in San Francisco (photo from Instagram)

SF Giants podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Can Logan Webb set the tone for the Giants against a Padres lineup featuring Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill? Webb is coming off a strong outing against St. Louis, striking out eight while allowing one run.

#2 Will Rafael Devers continue to carry the Giants’ offense against San Diego? Devers has been one of San Francisco’s biggest offensive threats, while rookie Bryce Eldridge has also emerged as a key power bat.

#3 Can Bryce Eldridge keep making an impact in the middle of the Giants’ lineup? The rookie has 16 home runs and recently delivered a crucial game-tying hit against St. Louis.

#4 Will Grant McCray’s speed create problems for the Padres? McCray has been one of San Francisco’s standout baserunners as the Giants have emphasized aggressive stealing and taking extra bases.

#5 Can the Giants’ young core—including Shay Whitcomb and Dylan Smith—help them challenge a Padres club still fighting for the postseason? San Francisco has leaned heavily on rookies and newcomers, while San Diego entered the final weeks of the season in the NL wild-card race.

Lincoln Juarez does the San Francisco Giants podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com