Splash Mailbag! From the 40-man roster to possible trades and the bullpen, we have answers

Jeremy Affleldt and Susan Slusser on the topics fans want to discuss, including: why don't the Giants spend more like a top-five revenue team? Splash Hit Territory is the official San Francisco Giants show in the Foul Territory Network.  Subscribe to the podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spla…

'Roster speed dating' narrows down some rotation options, who's jumping out of the pack? Plus an Affeldt bullpen check

Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler like what Blade Tidwell is doing as he auditions for next year's rotation, Bryce Eldridge's no-doubter quiets Cardinals announcers, Affeldt evaluates the relievers, plus: what a series at Dodger Stadium does for the youngsters. To get your new wireless plan for just…

Devers done: Slugger goes on IL with a core-muscle injury, Logan Webb might be shut down

Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser discuss the timing of Rafael Devers' expected core-muscle surgery - there's a reason - plus All-Star Webb's fizzle lately might mean he's done for the year. Also chats about the options for the rotation, plus all the roster craziness and Scott Bandura's big-league deb…

Tryout time: What will Giants do about next year's starting pitching after auditions?

Jeremy Affeldt dives deep into his extensive pitching knowledge to break down the rotation options - could Yunior Marte, Anthony Molina or Cesar Perdomo win a spot? - is a free-agent starter a must? Plus a look at the bullpen and Susan Slusser asks Affeldt: Can pitchers throw too many strikes? Is a…

Post-trades, new-look Giants show verve, sweep St. Louis - but who will be coming back?

Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser look at the good vibes around the Giants' youth movement, including a six-run, two-out comeback in the finale against the Cardinals. Who will stick from this bunch of prospects and waiver claims, and how will the Giants resolve a looming roster crunch? Plus: Devers ge…

Real relief: The Core Four's Jeremy Affeldt takes a look at all the late-innings options

Join Affleldt and Scott Ostler as they discuss Jason Foley's return to form and the late-innings bullpen performance. Plus: Everyday Devers gets a shoutout along with Bryce Eldridge's defense, and who should hit leadoff? Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Sh…

Team MVP? He took time to get going but Rafael Devers is the Giants' top performer

Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser talk about the Giants' best player this season, but would Bryce Eldridge be the longer-term option at first? Plus: another ejecting for Vitello and are umpires out of control in general? Also addressed; UCLs, Jackson Flora and next year's rotation.  Splash Hit Territ…

Slugging up a storm: Devers, Eldridge on a tear, Vitello making right moves, is Webb running out of gas after WBC?

Jeremy Affeldt and Susan Slusser rave about a middle-of-the-order pair that could be together for many days, plus Tony Vitello's pressing the right buttons lately. Logan Webb hasn't made it out of the third two of his last three starts, does he maybe need some rest? Use our code for 10% off your n…

'It got personal real quick': Tony Vitello tossed twice in three days, is his college background an issue for umps?

Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser look at whether umpires might give Giants manager Tony Vitello a shorter leash than those with previous pro experience, plus talk about what Buster Posey and Vitello told Slusser about Vitello's future with San Francisco. And: what about all these debuts and rookies? …

Bounce back! After historic meltdown, Giants show moxie; plus Jeff Kent celebration is on tap at Oracle

FP Santangelo returns in a guest role to talk to Susan Slusser about San Francisco's wild swing from a ninth-inning meltdown to a win in which lots of 2027 roster hopefuls contributed. Plus: offseason priorities, especially the bullpen, and Santangelo discusses his former college teammate Jeff Kent…