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Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants Podcast
Splash Hit Territory is your go-to San Francisco Giants show. Former Giant Jeremy Affeldt and sportswriting legend Scott Ostler bring you closer to the team on the field and the decision-makers in the front office. Hear from special contributor Susan Slusser and a slew of Giants guests all year round. Splash Hit Territory is part of the Foul Territory network: baseball the way it should be covered!
Episodes
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastTugboat Time! Matt Wilkinson, acquired from Cleveland, will make big-league debut there
Jeremy Affleldt and Scott Ostler are excited about Tugboat Wilkinson's first outing for the Giants and talk about the all-time best nicknames, too. Plus…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastGiants season low? After walks galore, dropping series to Rockies, Tony Vitello holds post-game team meeting
Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser take a look at San Francisco's rough homestand and especially Sunday's finale, which included 10 walks that led to eight runs…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastManager Q & A: Tony Vitello on his first year, what he's learned and top priorities for the rest of the season
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello joins Jeremy Affeldt and Susan Slusser to talk about growing on the job, bouncing things off Bruce Bochy and Dusty…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastInjuries piling up - who gets opportunities, and are players staying in too long when hurt?
Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler delve into one of San Francisco's running themes this year - gauging fitness to play and when to use the IL. Could Willy…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastRole models: Much younger Giants team relies on Webb, Adames even more after five trades
Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser discuss Webb's standout effort Sunday against the Tigers and Willy Adames' pregame workout, which he allowed the San Francisco…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastIcon Mike Krukow retires: Broadcaster will leave at end of season, plus: using an opener, veterans pick up pace
Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler praise Mike Krukow and his 36 years behind the mic in San Francisco and also discuss Spanish language broadcaster Tito Fuente's…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastAll about the youth; The Giants’ new era begins, Blade Tidwell and Osleivis Basabe star
Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser discuss the eight rookies - plus first-year manager Tony Vitello - who will be using the final two months to show what they can…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastSix players dealt! A look at how Buster Posey did as Giants make five trades for prospects
Jeremy Affleldt and Susan Slusser break down San Francisco's chaotic day of moves, sending away Luis Arraez, Robbie Ray, Heliot Ramos, Caleb Kilian, Erik…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastHot topics: Harrison Bader v. scooter, Robbie Ray trade talk plus Jackson Flora introduced
Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler break down the latest in Giants land, with Affeldt providing insight into player contracts and bizarre injuries, since Affeldt…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastBad news: Casey Schmitt's torn meniscus, Harrison Bader's scooter accident and Trevor McDonald will need surgery
Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser look at the Giants' growing injury list and discuss how it will affect the roster going forward - plus the trade deadline, is…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastInjury worry: Casey Schmitt might be out of action for a while with a knee problem, what happens in the infield?
With the Giants looking at losing one of their most significant contributors, Jeremy Affeldt and Susan Slusser examine how this might affect trade plans at the…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastHome cooking: Devers, Schmitt help end losing streak, plus the umpires vs. Tony Vitello
Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler take a look at what went right for the Giants on Friday night and break down the outlook for the bullpen. Plus: does manager…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastPost-break blues: Whatever can go wrong does go wrong for SF: mistakes, bad calls, weirdness
Rocky road: Scott Ostler chats with Susan Slusser about San Francisco's rough start to the second half, that bad umpiring decision on a play at second base in…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastDeadline dish: Scouts are showing up at Giants' games - the top targets and who makes the most sense to deal away
Jeremy Affeldt and Susan Slusser discuss San Francisco's inability to win four games in a row and some of the mistakes that creep into games, including what…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastNew co-host and Giants Core Four reliever Jeremy Affeldt talks pitching: Roupp, bullpen - and can anyone be a closer?
Three-time champ Jeremy Affeldt jumps on board the show as a host and he's got plenty to say about the state of the team, including the rotation, the relief…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastBreaking down the Giants' dreadful first half with our new co-host, the legendary sports columnist Scott Ostler
A new addition to the show looks at who's to blame for San Francisco's struggles this season - Buster Posey? Tony Vitello? - and talks to Giants beat reporter…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastLive Giants chat! FP answers your questions on Webb, Vitello, Lee
FP Santangelo live from Oracle Park! While the series with the Cubs wraps up, FP answers your burning Giants questions. Questions include Logan Webb - today…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastBryce Eldridge EPIC walk-off, Cubs series preview with Patrick Mooney
It's a crossover! North Side Territory host Patrick Mooney joins FP to preview the weekend series with the Chicago Cubs. The guys discuss perspectives on both…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastGiants "gut punch", Nationals series review with Kevin Frandsen
t's a crossover episode with District Territory's Kevin Frandsen! FP and Franny discuss Monday's game with the Washington Nationals and preview the rest of the…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastGiants offense revs up on three-city trip, what about the pitching?
San Francisco enjoys three high-scoring wins on the third three-city trip in two-plus months, but the bullpen remains a concern. Susan Slusser, pinch hitting…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastPitching problems continue: rotation struggles while ex prospect Kyle Harrison dominates Giants
The left-hander dealt away for Rafael Devers strikes out 12 - including Devers three times, and the Giants are now at the bottom of the NL. FP Santangelo and…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastCrushing it at Coors Field: Jung Hoo Lee, Bryce Eldridge among the standouts, plus Matt Chapman on social media
The Giants' underperforming offense gets going in the finale again the Rockies and FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser look at the takeaways from the romp, plus…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastMay award special: The month keeps getting worse with a walkoff at Coors, plus Giants make a coaching change
Ron Wotus is back on the staff temporarily, the Giants' bullpen has another flop, are there other options? Lots of issues remain, and FP Santangelo and Susan…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastRock bottom? Another flop against Arizona puts Giants 12 games out, several flaws becoming all too obvious
San Francisco is in danger of becoming irrelevant in May after Arizona sweeps the Giants again. Third-base coach Hector Borg continues to have issues, the team…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastMixed results: Giants slam their way to wins over this past weekend, then drop the ball against the Diamonbacks
San Francisco's offense is coming around, but it's two steps forward, one step back recently as the team tries to get on a roll. FP Santangelo and Susan…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastGetting defensive: Reporter Justice delos Santos on what it's like to work out with Giants coach Ron Washington
San Francisco's infield coach is a legend at turning mediocre fielders into Gold Glove winners and he's doing it again with Luis Arraez. Can he improve even a…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastWhat's on your mind? FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser delve into the hottest topics about the Giants
Your questions answered! Ownership's commitment, Bryce Eldridge's usage, the trade deadline (and Luis Arraez), Matt Chapman and the bullpen-closer situation…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastWhat a blast: Wind-blown homers, including Harrison Bader's slam, help Giants wrap up series vs. Athletics
San Francisco's offense starts to whir again, excellent defense and strong work from Adrian Houser - who's turning it around - feature at Sacramento; FP…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastPainful Times for Giants
Another skid: after encouraging signs earlier in the week, the Giants aren't scoring again and now outfielder Heliot Ramos has a quad injury. What are the…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastCasey Schmitt joins the show!
The Giants utility player is excelling in all areas for a suddenly resurgent team. He talks about adapting to the DH role, ordering equipment off the internet…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastShowing some fight: Giants come back for 12-inning win, boos help spur Willy Adames
With San Francisco going into four games at Dodgers Stadium, FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser look at Sunday's gritty win and how it might impact the week…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastAnother shakeup: Giants trade two-time Gold Glover Patrick Bailey, go with two youngsters
With the team's primary catcher batting .146 and Daniel Susac and Jesus Rodriguez showing they can hit big-league pitching, San Francisco moves on from their…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastNo offense: Giants' scoring woes continue, Matt Chapman in a funk, a funk, and what does team do about Patrick Bailey?
With the losses piling up, San Francisco drops another series, the team still isn't drawing walks, the one bright spark of the week is rookie Jesus Rodriguez…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastRookies to the rescue? Slumping Giants call up Bryce Eldridge, Jesus Rodriguez to help awful offense
With San Francisco in last place and at the bottom of every major offensive category, the team is adding first baseman-DH Eldridge and utility player-catcher…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastTerrible time: The Giants get swept in Philly; TWO walk-off losses?!
FP Santangelo and special contributor Susan Slusser look at the many decisions that didn't pan out and the mistakes that made for a rough day in Philly…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastShutout Central: What's up with the Giants' inconsistent offense? Plus who's heating up and who's still in a funk
Some theories about why San Francisco is leading the majors in getting shut out, and FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser take a look at the April managerial…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastHot bats edition: Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Schmitt help drive Giants' series wins, plus Matchups to Watch
A lineup shuffle Sunday helped ensure a win over the Marlins, will a day off help Willy Adames get going again? Plus: Is Rafael Devers' time coming soon? And…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastSpicing things up: Dodgers' Dalton Rushing at center of controversies, SF's pitching gets job done in series win
What exactly did Dodgers catcher say about Jung Hoo Lee? Was that slide in the finale dirty, as Luis Arraez contends? And does taking two of three from LA…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastOrel's Take: LA broadcaster compares Landen Roupp to a Giants great, talks rivalry, fans; city; FP on game one
A Dodgers legend provides a peek behind the scenes in LA - including a look at Shohei Ohtani, while also praising all things San Francisco, and FP Santangelo…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastGiants' edge: Have they found an identity? Could that change things against the Dodgers?
San Francisco perked up at the end of a long trip and started to show some fire; with LA coming to town, some grit and attitude would be nice but a real…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastAttitude alert: Giants show edge Buster Posey wants, Landen Roupp, Erik Miller lead the charge at Cincinnati
Was the finale against the Reds a possible turning point for a club that got off to an awful start? FP Santangelo and contributor Susan Slusser talk about…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastGiants stuck in neutral: What's up with Rafael Devers? Luis Arraez a bright spot but - are some moves needed?
FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser examine the ongoing offensive drought, talk possible additions and dive into what's up with top slugger Devers. Not all is…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastWhere's the offense? Giants last in runs in NL, defense remains a question, plus: more time for Susac?
After San Francisco drops a series at Baltimore, FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser have concerns. Could the Giants dip down to Sacramento? If so, who's the…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastEstes has answers! TV analyst talks Landen Roupp, bullpen; plus: Players of the Week and Splash's Hottest Takes
TV analyst Estes chats about his career, plus growing up a Giants fan and nearly playing baseball at Stanford along with taking a look at the team's pitching…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastDaniel Susac, Matt Chapman on a roll, but many questions still for struggling Giants
Heliot Ramos, Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee need to get going, what's happening with them, plus a look at the bullpen, possibilities at Sacramento and Susan…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastDisaster of a Mets series: Many mistakes, minimal runs - just a blip or same old thing?
The Giants aren't hitting, the defense is rough. FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser ask what needs to be done, discuss the first-base spot, underperformers in the…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastSplash Live! All the chatter about Daniel Susac's big night, a look at the lineup, plus favorite SF restaurants
FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser discuss the Giants' fascinating week and take questions from baseball fans about Tony Vitello, the bullpen, the catcher…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastWho's on first? Casey Schmitt out of position, 3B Chapman snapped, Devers isn't in the field - is there an issue?
FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser look at Wednesday's defensive snafus, which led to Chapman's viral swearing moment, and discuss Devers' continued absence at…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastWhat a thrill! Will Clark on his greatest hits, on working with Giants first basemen, and thoughts on Tony Vitello
William Nuschler Clark stops by to chat with FP Santangelo, doesn't swear once and discusses his work with Bryce Eldridge, Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastDowner of a debut: Lots of hoopla but zero scoring when Giants take on Yankees in baseball's big Opening Night
Tony Vitello's first regular-season game as a big-league manager goes awry, Logan Webb hit around in the second inning and the defense looks ragged; FP…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastSan Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie stops by on eve of the Giants' opener, plus: breaking roster news, Matos' status
FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser talk to Mayor Lurie about his Giants' fandom and about the team's importance to the downtown economy, and the Mayor throws down…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastWhat an opener! The season kicks off with the Yankees at Giants - a look at matchups, SF's roster and the bullpen
What questions do we still have about the Giants on the even of the big opener? FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser look at the final decisions (including Bryce…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastViva Italia! Beloved former SF coach Ron Wotus stops by to chat about Team Italy and talks Giants' roster
Ron Wotus, now a front-office advisor, provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the WBC's most popular teams and chats with FP Santangelo about some of the…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastRoster talk: Has Jerar Encarnacion edged past Bryce Eldridge for a roster spot? Plus a look at SF's rotation
With the Giants' top prospect in a mild funk and out-of-options Encarnacion hitting epic blasts, FP Santangelo and contributor Susan Slusser look at how things…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastDrew Grit! Giants outfielder Drew Gilbert provides insight into Tony Vitello, discusses his own high-energy style
FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser chat with Drew Gilbert from Scottsdale Stadium - did Vitello come from Tennessee to babysit him, as Vitello joked at the time?…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastRafi's return: Devers is in the Giants lineup, Joey Lucchesi's back with the team and Bryce Eldridge's status
FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser discuss the Giants' left-handed options, including Lucchesi and one of the spring's nicest surprises, Juan Sanchez, plus debate…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastLeft out: Are injuries adding to bullpen concerns? Is Bryce Eldridge on Giants' roster?
Reiver Sanmartin's WBC exhibition injury leaves the Giants even lighter in lefty relief options, how is Erik Miller doing? Who among the young starters might…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastMense at work: FP Santangelo talks all things offense with the Giants' new hitting coach
Hunter Mense comes to San Francisco after a successful stint with the AL champion Blue Jays, and he talks about some of the hitting philosophies he's bringing…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastLive show from spring training! FP and Susan talk about all the action and answer your questions
How did Blade Tidwell look? What's going on with Hayden Birdsong? And how about the outfield, with power and defense? Intense infield work and much more…
Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants PodcastBig Day at Tempe Diablo: Logan Webb, Landen Roupp, Ryan Walker in action, Susan Slusser has full report
The Giants' Opening Night starter makes his Cactus League debut - when Webb will depart for the WBC? Roupp works in a game for the first time since going on…