The Giants have finally found their pitching coach — and it’s Justin Meccage, a long-time Pirates developer who just spent a season working with Milwaukee’s Triple-A staff. Today we break down what this hire actually means for a pitching-first front office that keeps preaching “great pitching and great defense” as their formula. We dig into Meccage’s track record, why he was let go in Pittsburgh, and how he fits with Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and the young arms like Roupp and Birdsong who are expected to take real steps in 2026. We also dive into the Giants’ surprising decision not to protect any eligible players from the Rule 5 Draft — and what that says about their recent failures in talent evaluation, from Bednar to Bishop to Crawford. Plus, could Framber Valdez be the frontline arm Posey is talking about? We break down the fit, the risk, the contract projection, and whether the Giants are finally ready to make a real investment at the top of the rotation. Loaded episode with pitching at the center of everything.