Mixed results: Giants slam their way to wins over this past weekend, then drop the ball against the Diamonbacks

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 upco…

Getting defensive: Reporter Justice delos Santos on what it's like to work out with Giants coach Ron Washington

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,…

What's on your mind? FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser delve into the hottest topics about the Giants

Your questions answered! Ownership's commitment, Bryce Eldridge's usage, the trade deadline (and Luis Arraez), Matt Chapman and the bullpen-closer situation are at the forefront of fans' minds after San Francisco dropped the first two games at Arizona. What direction is this team heading?  To expl…

What a blast: Wind-blown homers, including Harrison Bader's slam, help Giants wrap up series vs. Athletics

San Francisco's offense starts to whir again, excellent defense and strong work from Adrian Houser - who's turning it around - feature at Sacramento; FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser look at all the recent developments, plus: Is Matt Chapman on the upswing? Logan Webb's status, and an extra fun mome…

Painful Times for Giants

Another skid: after encouraging signs earlier in the week, the Giants aren't scoring again and now outfielder Heliot Ramos has a quad injury. What are the team’s top recurring issues and how can they solve them? FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser take a look. 🌶️  Use code FOUL for 10% off at royalre…

Casey Schmitt joins the show!

The Giants utility player is excelling in all areas for a suddenly resurgent team. He talks about adapting to the DH role, ordering equipment off the internet, SF’s improved play and the outfielders’ celebrations.  Plus, FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser look at how the Giants are using Bryce Eldri…

Showing some fight: Giants come back for 12-inning win, boos help spur Willy Adames

With San Francisco going into four games at Dodgers Stadium, FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser look at Sunday's gritty win and how it might impact the week ahead, some big redemption moments for Adames, Jesus Rodriguez and Ryan Borucki, plus breaking down some recent moves and potential moves this we…

Another shakeup: Giants trade two-time Gold Glover Patrick Bailey, go with two youngsters

With the team's primary catcher batting .146 and Daniel Susac and Jesus Rodriguez showing they can hit big-league pitching, San Francisco moves on from their top pick in the 2020 draft. FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser, noted Bailey backer, take a look at the news, plus Player of the Week and Hottes…

No offense: Giants' scoring woes continue, Matt Chapman in a funk, a funk, and what does team do about Patrick Bailey?

With the losses piling up, San Francisco drops another series, the team still isn't drawing walks, the one bright spark of the week is rookie Jesus Rodriguez. FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser break things down, plus: how much concern is there about Logan Webb's knee and what moves might be coming so…

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…