Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

FP Santangelo chats with the four-time champion about his return to the Giants, what it's like to work with Posey the executive and what his impressions are of new manager Tony Vitello. Plus, Bochy breaks down the bullpen, Tyler Mahle, the art of getting tossed and much more.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. See omnystu...

FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser take a look at the Giants' big news, adding free-agent outfielder Harrison Bader, pending a physical. A look at his skill set and what the outfield alignment might look like, plus: Logan Webb at the WBC and others expected to play (including Bader), and breaking down the enthusiasm about Hayden Birdsong going into the spring.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-st...

Mailbag alert! Taking a look at creating interest despite a slow offseason, Posey's job status, the state of the bullpen - including Ryan Walker's interesting take - and the need for better outfield defense. Jung Hoo Lee forgot some paperwork so was held up at immigration this week, and it turns out FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser have their own travel mishap stories.  Subscribe on YouTube an...

In his first public appearance since getting the job, the new Giants manager amps up 6,000 fans, and in a media session, he talked about Ryan Walker and how the bullpen might look (which leads FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser into a tangent about closers' entrances). Also a look at the Hall of Fame and Carlos Beltran's brief time in SF - not remembered fondly, though that has nothing to do with him...

 After LA loads up even more, will the labor talks after this season reflect the idea that baseball business is broken?  FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser discuss a potential salary floor - and ceiling, along with the possible strategies for the Giants. And SF does make news, signing the top available amateur player from Latin America. A shout out to Brandon Crawford, too, for a nice honor...

Former San Francisco left-hander Jeremy Affeldt joins FP Santangelo at the Giants' fantasy camp in Arizona to break down the current bullpen, explain what made him such an effective postseason performer and what working with Buster Posey was like - and how Posey's skills translate to the front office.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Terr...

Giants director of player development Kyle Haines stops by to chat with F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser about San Francisco's minor-league system, Bryce Eldridge's development, Hayden Birdsong's strike-throwing, potential surprises and overall philosophy.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

The Giants made another starter signing official this week. How healthy is Tyler Mahle, and is the team done shopping? F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser break down the latest news and discuss possible reasons for San Francisco's quiet offseason. Are more moves coming - and if not, what's going on with the payroll? Plus: F.P. reminisces about his time playing in Venezuela.  Subscribe on YouTub...

F.P. Santangelo grills a feisty Mike Krukow about which additions he'd like to see to San Francisco's roster, they discuss their experiences with Tony Vitello so far, and Krukow provides his thoughts on possible Hall of Fame honors for Duane Kuiper. F.P. stumps for Kruk and Kuip both, going in together.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Te...

Buster Posey tops our first annual list of SF honorees in predictable and not so predictable categories, F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser disagree on most topics, and Drew Gilbert, Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez get some mentions along with: Who would get a Tony at the Giants' new theater? Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network...

Longtime Giants and MLB reporter and columnist John Shea of the SF Standard, formerly of the San Francisco Chronicle, chats with F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser about the Giants' season, their current needs, and Buster Posey and Tony Vitello. Plus, he remembers Willie Mays and discusses Jeff Kent showing a lot of emotion after Shea's Hall of Fame questions.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-...

F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser address some of the most pressing questions about the Giants offseason as submitted by listeners. Who is the team pursuing at second base (and why?) and what does the future hold for a number of SF's youngsters, including Bryce Eldridge, Hayden Birdsong and Tyler Fitzgerald. Drew Gilbert features in one serious question and a silly one! Subscribe on YouTube and ra...

Buck Showalter, himself something of an unconventional managerial hire, chats with F.P. Santangelo about San Francisco's choice of a college coach, Tony Vitello, to manage the Giants. What challenges will there be? How long might the transition take? Plus: a look at competing in the NL West  - and how the Dodgers' spending might impact a potential work stoppage.  Subscribe on YouTube and...

Winter meetings wrap: Will the Giants spend? And how might some of the moves this week impact their options? Plus: Tony Vitello is new, but so are many other managers; and still no Frick honors for Duane Kuiper. Will the Hall ever put him and Mike Krukow in at the same time? And SF acquires a Rule-5 catcher, Daniel Susac Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of...

On the first day of the winter meetings, Susan Slusser reports in about what Buster Posey and Zack Minasian discussed with the media, plus: is the team still in on big-name starters? Is Bryce Eldridge a potential trade piece after all? And FP Santangelo talks Hall of Fame - Jeff Kent makes it in while Barry Bonds' chances grow ever more dim.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you...

Slugging first baseman-DH Bryce Eldridge was off limits last offseason, but with the winter meetings starting next week, if SF wants to land a big-name starter or bat, they might have to move the 20-year-old. F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser examine that possibility and potential trade targets, plus take a look at new lefty reliever Sam Hentges.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars whereve...

The hot news is the Giants' budget or lack thereof - did owner Greg Johnson signal this a month ago and what might be the plan? If the Giants won't spend, what other options are there? Plus: Rob Jones, a Giants fan who works at the BBC and also plays baseball, talks about his love for the team and the game. F.P. Santangelo and Susan Slusser break things down from legendary Camden Town pub the Worl...

The former Giants first baseman is getting his first taste of managing and discusses the league and his hopes for his Modesto team while also breaking down his defensive work with Bryce Eldridge and what it might look like if Patrick Bailey stopped switch hitting. F.P. Santangelo finishes up by asking Snow about playing with Barry Bonds.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get...

 Are Heliot Ramos and Jung Hoo Lee getting the job done? How will Rafael Devers respond to new manager Tony Vitello? Does Patrick Bailey need to stop switch hitting or is he on the right track? And how are things looking at second base with Casey Schmitt? Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Download Cash App Today...

Breaking News! The San Francisco Chronicle’s Shayna Rubin joins FP Santangelo and special guest Susan Slusser. The trio talks about the Giants’ newest additions, outfielder Joey Wiemer and pitching coach Justin Meccage, plus her thoughts on manager Tony Vitello after sitting down with him in Las Vegas. Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Fo...

Known as the glue guy of the relief staff during the Giants' title years, Javier Lopez is now part of the executive suite. He breaks down his new job and how it came about with F.P. Santangelo, and they discuss Tony Vitello and how his staff is shaping up and break down the pitching staff. What's Buster Posey's vision? Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!  See...

FP and Susan discuss the first public shot taken at Giants manager Tony Vitello and Vitello’s response to Joe Maddon - could this get the team behind him even more quickly? Plus more free-agent talk, and Giants ace Logan Webb’s fourth-place Cy Young finish. Subscribe to Splash Hit Territory on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the Foul Territory Network! See omnystudi...

Fresh off winning his first career Gold Glove, Logan Webb joins FP and Susan to talk about the keys to his defensive improvement, his thoughts on new manager Tony Vitello and the recent staff changes, plus how the Giants rotation is shaping up and how free agency might impact that group. Subscribe to Splash Hit Territory on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Net...

Bruce Bochy is nearing a return to the fold, and F.P. and Susan break down owner Greg Johnson's recent comments about the payroll, team needs and Tony Vitello. Plus: Bonds and Kent are on the Eras Committee ballot, Bonds for the second time - a look at their Hall of Fame chances from a guy who played in the Steroid Era and a writer on the ballot committee. See omnystu...

Welcome to Splash Hit Territory! F.P. Santagelo hosts. In the first episode, he welcomes San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser to dish on new skipper Tony Vitello's first moments in a Giants uniform. Hear their initial reactions to the Vitello era beginning, and who could full out his coaching staff. (22:09) F.P and Susan discuss the 2025 World Series from the Giants perspective - will watching...