Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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 gloom: the lineup has some consistent contributors - and one more looks to be heating up. Arraez always hits; now he is playing what FP contends is Gold Glove defense, too.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcas...

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 target? Brennan, Eldridge, Gilbert, Rodriguez all hitting well. What's up with the outfield's production, and first base D remains a question. And the ongoing debate: Who should get the bulk of time at catcher? Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-sta...

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; FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser debate who had the best week and provide their most provocative takes.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network.  Use our code TERRITO...

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 Slusser asks FP Santangelo about moves that weren't made - his thoughts on not adding an elite reliever or bringing back Dom Smith.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network...

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 lineup and team leadership, plus a look at the week to come and Monday's nights matchup.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network.  Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10%...

FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser discuss the Giants' fascinating week and take questions from baseball fans about Tony Vitello, the bullpen, the catcher situation, first base and more.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network.  Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

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 first and no sign (yet) of Jerar Encarnacion in the field. Plus: Logan Webb's outing, and a look at who's hot/who's not - plus live show coming Friday! Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Terr...

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, breaks down how to be a good baserunner and provides his thoughts on manager Tony Vitello, plus: FP gives us a look at the Week Ahead and the Matchup to Watch.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of...

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 Santangelo and Susan Slusser break it down, plus Ron Wotus is back in the dugout, and what's the week's hottest take? If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/Territory  Subscribe on Yo...

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 a challenge to Tony Vitello and Buster Posey. Also: Susan discusses her report that Luis Matos is expected to be DFA'd - making Jared Oliva the likely fourth outfielder.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podc...

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 Eldridge's demotion), and the left-handed reliever question marks, plus Rafael Devers vs. NY, Logan Webb on the mound and lineup options.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Ne...

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 Giants' more interesting young players, including Victor Bericoto and Bryce Eldridge. Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network.  Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Go...

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 are shaping things up with Opening Night next week. Plus: who's the closer? And the WBC is the talk of camp as players start to return.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory N...

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? Plus explaining Matt Chapman's interactions in the dugout and how Gilbert's shoulder is doing. And - can he pitch? Followed by a Hayden Birdsong discussion and a WBC/Logan Webb update.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you...

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 the pros and cons of letting a top prospect start the season in the minors vs. the big leagues. And a WBC chat, too! Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network.  Use our cod...

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 be the long man? And what are scouts saying about Bryce Eldridge's readiness? And: a Wilmer Flores appreciation.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network.  Start your...

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 to Tony Vitello's staff. Plus, FP and Susan Slusser talk about a blast of an exhibition game between the Giants and Team USA at Scottsdale Stadium, an especially notable day for Bryce Eldridge.   Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-sta...

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.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network.  Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGee...

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 the IL last August, how'd he look? And Walker takes his first steps toward trying to reclaim the closer role. FP Santangelo looks at the 4-0 record and asks about some of the other highlights to date.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-star...

Giants reliever Tristan Beck joins FP Santangelo from spring training, where he's part of an open competition for one of the team's bigger unknowns, the bullpen. He's also heading off soon to play for Team Great Britain in the WBC with his brother Brendan, a pitcher in the Yankees system. How does he like the new coaching staff, how's his stuff looking and much more.  Subscribe on YouTube and...

The new Giants manager was less than pleased about an erroneous claim four months ago that he was leaving Tennessee before he even had made a decision; he brought it up unprompted with reporters Monday - leading some around baseball to wonder: Is he spending too much time talking about the Vols? FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser, who was on site, break this all down, plus an extensive Ron Washington...

With spring training getting underway, FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser welcome the general manager and learn that the idea to talk to Tennessee's highly successful head coach was Minasian's; the conversation includes Luis Arráez and what he adds, the strength of the team's defense and ... Bryce Eldridge in the outfield? Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. P...

All eyes will be on Tony Vitello for six weeks in Scottsdale as he becomes the first collegiate coach to jump to big-league manager; Susan Slusser reports from Day One and FP Santangelo asks about Luis Arráez's defense, Bryce Eldridge and what Buster Posey said about the bullpen.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network....

FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser welcome the longtime beat writer, TV reporter, podcaster and author to discuss all the recent news, including the debate over Luis Arráez's defense, plus what needs the Giants have with spring training around the corner, thoughts on Tony Vitello, and why no coaching staff yet? Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the F...

Slow winter? Not anymore. FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser react to the biggest name to join the Giants this offseason, Arráez, who has three batting titles to his name. This creates all sorts of interesting lineup possibilities, but what happens to Casey Schmitt? And does SF now have an offense that can contend? Plus: reports from Sacramento's FanFest after chats with Willy Adames, Robbie R...