Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Giants reliever Dylan Smith joined the Morning Roast fresh off a two-inning save in Cleveland, and he didn't hold back. From his path out of Texas to his growing bond with Rafael Devers, this is a side of the Giants bullpen you don't hear often — and Smith made it clear he wants a bigger role in 2026. Smith broke down what actually goes through his head in high-leverage spots, why he thinks he's built for the ninth inning, and what makes his relationship with Devers "pretty special." He also gave his read on Tugboat Wilkinson's electric MLB debut and finally revealed the story behind his own nickname — one shared with a boxing legend.
Topics discussed include:
Dylan Smith's two-inning save against the Cleveland Guardians
His path from Texas to the San Francisco Giants
Why he wants the closer role heading into 2026
His relationship with Rafael Devers in the clubhouse
Breaking down Tugboat Wilkinson's MLB debut
The story behind his "Real Deal" nickname
Do you think Dylan Smith should be the Giants' closer next year? Let us know in the comments.
0:00 – Breaking Down the Two-Inning Save
1:00 – Dylan Smith's Texas Roots and Astros Fandom
2:07 – Life in the Bay Area and High-Pressure Moments
4:10 – Chasing the Closer Role and His Bond With Devers
7:33 – Tugboat's Debut and the "Real Deal" Nickname
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Giants reliever Dylan Smith joined the Morning Roast fresh off a two-inning save in Cleveland, and he didn't hold back. From his path out of Texas to his growing bond with Rafael Devers, this is a side of the Giants bullpen you don't hear often — and Smith made it clear he wants a bigger role in 2026. Smith broke down what actually goes through his head in high-leverage spots, why he thinks he's built for the ninth inning, and what makes his relationship with Devers "pretty special." He also gave his read on Tugboat Wilkinson's electric MLB debut and finally revealed the story behind his own nickname — one shared with a boxing legend.
Topics discussed include:
Dylan Smith's two-inning save against the Cleveland Guardians
His path from Texas to the San Francisco Giants
Why he wants the closer role heading into 2026
His relationship with Rafael Devers in the clubhouse
Breaking down Tugboat Wilkinson's MLB debut
The story behind his "Real Deal" nickname
Do you think Dylan Smith should be the Giants' closer next year? Let us know in the comments.
0:00 – Breaking Down the Two-Inning Save
1:00 – Dylan Smith's Texas Roots and Astros Fandom
2:07 – Life in the Bay Area and High-Pressure Moments
4:10 – Chasing the Closer Role and His Bond With Devers
7:33 – Tugboat's Debut and the "Real Deal" Nickname
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Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/957thegame
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