Six players dealt! A look at how Buster Posey did as Giants make five trades for prospects

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 bo…

Hot topics: Harrison Bader v. scooter, Robbie Ray trade talk plus Jackson Flora introduced

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, …

Bad news: Casey Schmitt's torn meniscus, Harrison Bader's scooter accident and Trevor McDonald will need surgery

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 …

Injury worry: Casey Schmitt might be out of action for a while with a knee problem, what happens in the infield?

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 fo…

Home cooking: Devers, Schmitt help end losing streak, plus the umpires vs. Tony Vitello

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. See how K12…

Post-break blues: Whatever can go wrong does go wrong for SF: mistakes, bad calls, weirdness

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 dish: Scouts are showing up at Giants' games - the top targets and who makes the most sense to deal away

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 diffe…

New co-host and Giants Core Four reliever Jeremy Affeldt talks pitching: Roupp, bullpen - and can anyone be a closer?

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 pla…

Breaking down the Giants' dreadful first half with our new co-host, the legendary sports columnist Scott Ostler

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 a…

Live Giants chat! FP answers your questions on Webb, Vitello, Lee

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…