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Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Foul Territory Network
San Francisco Giants
Tony Vitello
Bryce Eldridge
Buster Posey
Rafael Devers
Major League Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers
Casey Schmitt
Giants
Baseball
Jung Hoo Lee
Jeff Kent
Logan Webb
San Francisco
Luis Arráez
Harrison Bader
World Baseball Classic
Spring Training
Barry Bonds
Dodgers

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... more

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Jeremy Affeldt and Susan Slusser look at the Giants' decision to let Grant McCray go, other upcoming roster decisions needed and the possibilities, plus Affeldt on the pitchers working in the Arizona Fall League and his experiences there. Plus: could... more

Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler unpack Buster Posey’s pitching philosophy. Plus, how the Giants can emulate the Brewers blueprint. The guys also debate payroll: is an expensive roster essential to win?

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Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser consider the plight of Giants fans after a particularly rough season and five years since the last postseason. A labor stoppage won't help and the marketing slogan needs work. A huge factor is Krukow's retirement - who ... more

Jeremy Affeldt weighs in on trade possibilities and who he'd consider moving and absolutely wouldn't, and he and Susan Slusser ponder big deals - would Buster Posey pull off another stunner given the Giants' needs, and would it involve Rafael Devers ... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Slusser
Sportswriter and special contributor covering the San Francisco Giants
Episode: What about the fans? Playoff drought, misfires, Krukow retirement, CBA major issues
Jeremy Affeldt
Former Giants pitcher, guest on the show
San Francisco Giants
Episode: Real relief: The Core Four's Jeremy Affeldt takes a look at all the late-innings options
FP Santangelo
Baseball analyst and former MLB player
Episode: Bounce back! After historic meltdown, Giants show moxie; plus Jeff Kent celebration is on tap at Oracle
Tony Vitello
Manager of the San Diego Padres? (contextual), announced as guest in episode
San Francisco Giants (subject of discussion)
Episode: Manager Q & A: Tony Vitello on his first year, what he's learned and top priorities for the rest of the season
Jackson Flora
Giants prospect introduced at the ballpark
San Francisco Giants
Episode: Hot topics: Harrison Bader v. scooter, Robbie Ray trade talk plus Jackson Flora introduced
Patrick Mooney
Covers the Cubs for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Bryce Eldridge EPIC walk-off, Cubs series preview with Patrick Mooney
Kevin Frandsen
Former Giant, Nationals broadcaster
Washington Nationals
Episode: Giants "gut punch", Nationals series review with Kevin Frandsen
Evan Webeck
Giants beat writer for the California Post
California Post
Episode: Giants offense revs up on three-city trip, what about the pitching?
Justice delos Santos
Bay Area News Group Giants reporter for San Jose Mercury News, Bay Area News Group
San Jose Mercury News / Bay Area News Group
Episode: Getting defensive: Reporter Justice delos Santos on what it's like to work out with Giants coach Ron Washington

Hosts

Scott Ostler
Sportswriter and longtime Bay Area voice covering the Giants.
Jeremy Affeldt
Former San Francisco Giants pitcher with first-hand insight into bullpen roles and playing.
Susan Slusser
San Francisco Chronicle beat writer covering the Giants.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • I’d give SIX ⭐️ but…

    Love all the hosts, analysis and stories. There’s often poor audio quality—voices dropping out, background noises like clicking and echoing. Please be more selective about you’re recording🙏🏽. Otherwise, Sluss & the Boyz are AWESOME!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    k.ehrhardt
    United States2 months ago
  • Giants

    This is my favorite Giants podcast. I love the hosts and the episodes are very entertaining! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcm2949
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing Host

    This podcast is able to provide you with information that you normally would not get due to the host being a former player for the Giants. With that being said I do believe it is a great podcast with lots of information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mriahj
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Show

    The energy’s real & the insights make you feel like an insider. Well Done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vin-sane
    United States5 months ago
  • SEO Woes

    I tried to find your podcast but had forgotten the name. A search in Apple Podcasts of SF Giants yielded twenty shows half of them defunct but not yours. Not everyone will think to type in full names of FP and SlussDog to uncover your secret cast. I no am not a fan of manipulative AI tools but they are great at solving technical issues so consult Gemini or ChatGPT and they will explain to you how to you to improve your SEO so baseball fans can easily find your show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    80'sVillager
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the mix of former-player insight and beat reporting, particularly the added context about the team and its decisions.
The hosts' chemistry, candid analysis, and playful energy are recurring strengths.
Fans appreciate the focus on Giants news, interviews, and detailed discussion of players and roster choices.
Some listeners report inconsistent audio, including voices dropping out, echo, and background noise.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#78
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#108
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#139
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#13
France/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#40
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#7
Denmark/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What about the fans? Playoff drought, misfires, Krukow retirement, CBA major issues
Q: Mike Krukow's retirement, will this affect the fans?
Ostler and Slusser say it will likely hurt fan interest because baseball relies on its broadcasters, and Krukow's personality and storytelling cannot be replicated. They discuss possible replacements, including Hunter Pence and Tim Flannery.
What about the fans? Playoff drought, misfires, Krukow retirement, CBA major issues
Q: How do you think Giants fans feel right now?
Ostler says fans are restless after years outside the playoffs and want to see meaningful change, while Slusser adds that some fans have checked out over underperformance and the team's response to Pride Night.
Any blockbusters possible for San Francisco? Who won't go anywhere, aside from Bryce Eldridge?
Q: Losing four young starters, almost exactly the same age. What are your theories with them and just in general?
Affeldt attributes pitcher injuries to high-effort throwing, limited pitch repertoires, and year-round youth baseball. Slusser emphasizes overuse at the amateur level and suggests COVID-era disruption may have affected the Giants' similarly aged injured pitchers.
Any blockbusters possible for San Francisco? Who won't go anywhere, aside from Bryce Eldridge?
Q: Well, you think blockbuster deal, you think what move are you thinking? If you're in Buster's brain right now, what are you wanting?
Susan Slusser says she would pursue Mason Miller, offering young shortstops and pitching prospects but not Bryce Eldridge. She also discusses whether Rafael Devers could be traded for pitching, while weighing his power and the difficulty of attracting comparable hitters to San Francisco.
Devers returns! How will Boston fans greet their former star slugger? Plus: a look back at last year's June trade
Q: Was the Devers trade still paying dividends for the Giants, or has it been underwhelming relative to expectations?
The evaluation remains mixed; the Giants gained short-term impact but the overall balance of the deal is debated, with some players underperforming or miscast due to positional changes and back-related injuries.

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Regular conversations about the San Francisco Giants, combining roster and front-office analysis with reporting on player development, pitching, trades, and the club's place in the wider baseball landscape. Former Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt brings playing experience and bullpen insight, while sportswriter Scott Ostler adds a longtime Bay Area perspective. Susan Slusser contributes reporting and context from her work covering the team, and discussions also feature Giants players, former players, and other baseball voices.

The tone is candid and conversational, with game and season analysis alongside fan questions, personal stories, and occasional interviews. Coverage is especially useful for Giants followers who want informed discussion ... more

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