Splash Considerations

On the latest episode of Splash Considerations, Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) has Justice blindly rank six "fluke" games to begin the episode. Alex and Justice then talk about Mike Trout's insane series against the New York Yankees, Mason Miller's absurd dominance and Jordan Walker's breakout.

Following an eventful three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, Justice is joined by John Shea of the San Francisco Standard to discuss the Giants unleashing some fire and passion in Cincinnati. Plus, Justice and John discuss the additions of Will Brennan and Drew Gilbert with Harrison Bader and Jared Oliva hitting the injured list, as well as how Patrick Bailey and Daniel Susac might divvy u...

CINCINNATI — Following the Giants' series loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Justice talks with Thomas Nestico (a.k.a. TJStats) about the three relievers in the Giants' bullpen that he likes, as well as the MiLB pitcher that he believes can have a breakout season. Then, Justice is joined by C. Trent Rosecrans, the Cincinnati Reds beat reporter for The Athletic to discuss the Giants' upc...

SAN FRANCISCO — In Episode 7 of Splash Considerations, Justice talks with Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle about the Giants' intriguing bullpen, Daniel Susac's hot start, and the offense's struggles through 13 games. Justice is then joined by Josh Tolentino of the Baltimore Sun to discuss the Baltimore Orioles, as well as Pittsburgh Pirates reporter Alex Stumpf for the la...

SAN FRANCISCO — Before the Giants' 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night at Oracle Park, Justice sat down with left-handed reliever Matt Gage, who has yet to allow a run over 5 2/3 innings this season. Recommended Reading: How Matt Gage’s winding journeyman career through minors, Mexico led him back to SF Giants How two-time MVP Bryce Harper became friend, resource to SF Giant...

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants won their first series of the Tony Vitello, taking two of three from the Padres in San Diego, and John Shea and Kerry Crowley of the San Francisco Standard join the show to talk ball. What can be made of Matt Chapman's confrontation with Casey Schmitt? How significant was Vitello's decision to let Logan Webb keep pitching on Tuesday? Is Willy Adames at leadoff...

The Tony Vitello era in San Francisco begins with the Giants being swept by Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees. Justice is joined by Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the Giants' offensive woes, Vitello's interesting postgame comments on Friday and the decisions that the rookie manager made (or didn't make) in his first three games in the majors. Plus, Justice...

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Before this year's Spring Breakout game, Justice chatted with the San Francisco Giants' senior director of player development Kyle Haines to discuss several of the organization's top prospects, including newly-signed shortstop Luis Hernandez. Josuar Gonzalez's status: 2:00 Luis Hernandez: 5:57 What's the plan with Hernandez and Gonzalez: 11:29 Jhonny...

Justice is joined by Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the Giants' decision to option first baseman Bryce Eldridge, the top prospect in the organization, to Triple-A Sacramento to begin the year. Watch on YouTube Full story on Eldridge Full story on Hayden Birdsong set undergoing Tommy John surgery Full story on Barry Bonds joining the Netflix broadcast

On the first episode of Splash Considerations, Justice is joined by MLB.com's Maria I. Guardado to discuss right-hander Hayden Birdsong, who will meet Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion after undergoing an MRI that revealed a Grade 2 forearm strain/UCL sprain. Plus, how is the Giants' "fluid" bullpen situation shaping up, and who will cover the game's later innings? Fo...