Buster Posey, Giants’ president of baseball operations, has been making headlines recently, not just for the team’s disappointing performance but also due to a controversy surrounding the organization’s Pride Night.
However, as the uproar over these issues has begun to settle, Posey finds himself facing criticism once more.
During an appearance on the “Murph & Markus” show on KNBR, Posey participated in what initially seemed to be a routine 25-minute interview, until things took an unexpected turn.
In the segment that followed, hosts Brian Murphy and Markus Boucher delved into Posey’s answers concerning the MLB draft and the Giants’ picks. Meanwhile, a KNBR producer inadvertently became part of the broadcast, testing the microphone’s audio quality.
As the airwaves opened up, the producer could be heard repeating the word “talk” several times before affirming, “Yeah, I hear ya, I gotcha. I gotcha 100%.”
The producer then unknowingly gave his honest opinion on Posey.
“Posey sucks, man,” he said.
Neither Murphy nor Markus visibly reacted to the hot mic moment, but a caller on the next segment of the show referred to the incident. The show’s hosts attempted to glaze over it but concluded by saying they would investigate behind the scenes.
The YouTube broadcast of the show has since been deleted.
The Giants’ disastrous season has been a frequent topic of conversation as the team stood at 41-55 before the All-Star break, ranking 24th in runs per game and 22nd in ERA.
While the nightmarish year doesn’t boil down to one person, Posey has been the face of much criticism. The latest incident doesn’t bode well for the public perception of the Giants executive, but it’s evidently a reflection of the fan base’s feelings toward the team’s performance in 2026.