Rookies to the rescue? Slumping Giants call up Bryce Eldridge, Jesus Rodriguez to help awful offense

With San Francisco in last place and at the bottom of every major offensive category, the team is adding first baseman-DH Eldridge and utility player-catcher Rodriguez. FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser look at where they might fit in and what this says about the regulars, plus a look at the week ahe…

Terrible time: The Giants get swept in Philly; TWO walk-off losses?!

FP Santangelo and special contributor Susan Slusser look at the many decisions that didn't pan out and the mistakes that made for a rough day in Philly including Hector Borg’s non-send, blown saves by Ryan Walker and Keaton Winn and the unusual repeat pitch selection that contributed. Do the San Fr…

Shutout Central: What's up with the Giants' inconsistent offense? Plus who's heating up and who's still in a funk

Some theories about why San Francisco is leading the majors in getting shut out, and FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser take a look at the April managerial firings - did Tuesday's affect the game in Philly? Also: what's up with Adrian Houser and a Bryce Eldridge update.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate…

Hot bats edition: Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Schmitt help drive Giants' series wins, plus Matchups to Watch

A lineup shuffle Sunday helped ensure a win over the Marlins, will a day off help Willy Adames get going again? Plus: Is Rafael Devers' time coming soon? And FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser look at the upcoming road trip and potential keys to those series.  Subscribe on YouTube and rate 5-stars wh…

Spicing things up: Dodgers' Dalton Rushing at center of controversies, SF's pitching gets job done in series win

What exactly did Dodgers catcher say about Jung Hoo Lee? Was that slide in the finale dirty, as Luis Arraez contends? And does taking two of three from LA indicate progress for the Giants? FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser break down the series, talk Player of the Week and provide their Hottest Takes…

Orel's Take: LA broadcaster compares Landen Roupp to a Giants great, talks rivalry, fans; city; FP on game one

A Dodgers legend provides a peek behind the scenes in LA - including a look at Shohei Ohtani, while also praising all things San Francisco, and FP Santangelo discusses what went right Tuesday - including Tony Vitello's calls, along with who's Heating Up and who's In a Funk. (Giants fans might like …

Giants' edge: Have they found an identity? Could that change things against the Dodgers?

San Francisco perked up at the end of a long trip and started to show some fire; with LA coming to town, some grit and attitude would be nice but a real statement would be big victories. Which players might be the key, including Landen Roupp - and one regular with good numbers against the Dodgers m…

Attitude alert: Giants show edge Buster Posey wants, Landen Roupp, Erik Miller lead the charge at Cincinnati

Was the finale against the Reds a possible turning point for a club that got off to an awful start? FP Santangelo and contributor Susan Slusser talk about every aspect of the game, including Willy Adames, that Roupp HBP and even the batboy, plus: Susac and Bailey to split time? And Players of the W…

Giants stuck in neutral: What's up with Rafael Devers? Luis Arraez a bright spot but - are some moves needed?

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…

Where's the offense? Giants last in runs in NL, defense remains a question, plus: more time for Susac?

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. An…