Buster Posey hot mic moment draws criticism during KNBR interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
During a recent interview on the 'Murph & Markus' show on KNBR, Buster Posey, president of baseball operations for the Giants, experienced a hot mic incident when a producer's unsolicited opinion about him was broadcast. The comment, 'Posey sucks, man,' came in the midst of a discussion about the team’s draft selections. The Giants' performance this season has been under scrutiny, with the team standing at 41-55 and facing criticism from fans and analysts alike. This incident adds to the growing discontent surrounding Posey's role and the team's struggles. The KNBR team has acknowledged the situation and plans to address it internally.
- •Posey is president of baseball operations for the Giants.
- •The team ranks low in runs per game and ERA this season.
- •The hot mic moment occurred during a routine interview.
- •The comment about Posey was made by a KNBR producer.
- •Giants are currently 41-55 before the All-Star break.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Buster Posey interview ruined by embarrassing hot mic moment
"Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has recently been featured in headlines for the team’s poor performance as well as the organization’s Pride Night scandal. But as buzz surrounding...
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