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
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 do. Blade Tidwell tries to nail down a rotation spot and Osleivis Basabe is an unexpected hit, plus a look at Luis Arraez and Heliot Ramos and their first days with their new teams, Harrison Bader chat and a look at Willy Adames and how important his leadership will be.
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 Miller and Tyler Mahle for a host of young players. Is this a rebuild? Plus grading the haul, who will plug in some spots now - and the system boasts a Kent and a Bonds after the deadline.
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Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler break down the latest in Giants land, with Affeldt providing insight into player contracts and bizarre injuries, since Affeldt has had a few. And did Bader's new, second injury deny SF a chance to trade him? Ray, an All-Star last year, will be coveted by contenders, plus: could top pick Jackson Flora be pitching for the team next year? And: Tony Vitello has the team running - and Rafael Devers laid d...
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 Heliot Ramos' value dipping? Which prospects would we most want to see up? Plus an unexpected diversion into Hall of Fame talk - and congrats to Jeff Kent!
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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 deadline and how the infield alignment shapes up, plus Tyler Mahle ups his stock and what San Francisco should be looking for in returns for trade pieces in the next week
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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 Tony Vitello need to show some temper with the umpires? And the trade deadline remains the most pressing issue for San Francisco.
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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 Kansas City, the team's struggles to score four runs per game, interesting thoughts from Tony Vitello, plus the continued focus on the trade deadline: Luis Arraez, Robbie Ray and Heliot Ramos are all big targets.
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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 happened on Monday's ninth-inning bunt plays? Plus: Willy Adames is on a tear, but what's up with his back? And the team could look much different in two weeks - could Heliot Ramos be among several Giants likely to be moved?
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 corps and Willy Adames' recent surge. He also chats with Susan Slusser about her exclusive with Rafael Devers and the relationship between players and the media. Plus: Affeldt has a book out, Built for the Storm.
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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 Susan Slusser about the trade deadline, the possibility of moving Luis Arraez, Robbie Ray and the big three of Rafael Devers, Willy Adames and Matt Chapman, plus what to look for in the second half
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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 and long-term, Casey Schmitt for All-Star, Giants pitching staff, Heliot Ramos' return, Tony Vitello, Jung Hoo Lee extension, Luis Arráez and the 4th overall pick.
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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 clubs, the incredible comeback against the Nationals and how Pete Crow-Armstrong plays with fire.
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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 series. The guys also explore the Giants offense turning a corner. Plus, how the Nats have succeeded on the road in 2026, thanks in part to their new regime's analytically driven mindset.
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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 for FP Santangelo, talks to Evan Webeck of the California Post about the latest Giants news, including his thoughts on how far Casey Schmitt has come and who might be the best leadoff hitter.
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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 Susan Slusser look at where things have gone wrong and what options they might have - is a Luis Arraez trade getting ever closer? Plus: Bryce Eldridge makes strong case to play daily. 🌶️
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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: Jonah Cox gets called up straight from Double-A, where does he fit in? And Susan discusses her story about the vitriol SF's third baseman has dealt with. Up next: the Brewers - and Kyle Harrison
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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 Slusser break things down and chat about Buster Posey's comments Friday, plus FP hands out some May awards.
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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 struggles throwing strikes and swinging at them - FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser take a look at all the problems, plus: who's heating up and who's in a funk?
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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 Slusser discuss Rafael Devers' surge and fine defensive work - and the Oracle Park effect, Willy Adames' error and leadoff role, Logan Webb's upcoming return, plus: more stolen bases? More hit-and-runs? And the week ahead and matchup to watch, with Tyler Mahle getting the nod. ...
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 beat writer? The San Jose Mercury News decided to find out and FP Santangelo and delos Santos, who now have both worked out with Washington, compare notes. Plus: analysis of the Giants' latest stumbles, Bryce Eldridge's role, Victor Bericoto's callup and FP's Hottest Take of ...
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