Podcast

Splash Hit Territory: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Baseball, Sports

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!

Baseball chart
#70
Episodes
118
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
35 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

118 episodes, newest first

  1. Goodbyes and a hello? Lots of moves needed - and could Brian Sabean return to the fold?

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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 Brian Sabean be on his way back to San Francisco?
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    39 min
  2. Copying the Brewers, World Series Lessons, What Can Big Payroll Buy?

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    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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    42 min
  3. What about the fans? Playoff drought, misfires, Krukow retirement, CBA major issues

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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 should replace him?

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    37 min
  4. Any blockbusters possible for San Francisco? Who won't go anywhere, aside from Bryce Eldridge?

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    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 again? Plus: playoff talk and strong opinions about the Tommy John epidemic.

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    43 min
  5. Best trade options and free agents the Giants could consider as they rebuild pitching staff

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    Scott Ostler quizzes Susan Slusser about her San Francisco Chronicle articles the past week breaking down possible additions via trades or free agency, some more outlandish than others. Plus: The Dodgers on the brink of getting swept, and an old friend is suddenly Cleveland's secret weapon.

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    28 min
  6. 5 Giants who won't be back in 2027

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    Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler dish on the five Giants who won't be back next season. Plus, the three positions Buster Posey needs to address for the Giants to become contenders in 2027.

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    36 min
  7. Giant improvements needed, 2008-2009 teams look like the model

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    Jeremy Affeldt, a key member of the Giants' championship bullpen, was with the team in 2009 as the team made a big jump forward; he and Susan Slusser break down the similarities between those teams and the current Giants and how Buster Posey and Co. should best address adding to the bullpen, with Adrián Morejón and David Bednar among the top free agents. Plus: playoff watch!

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    32 min
  8. Rooting interests? Finding role models for the Giants among the postseason teams

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    Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser take a look at the remaining clubs for clues about what might work for San Francisco, plus: which recent Giants are starring this month? The CBA continues to loom: How much do the Dodgers have to do with some of the salary-cap sentiment?

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    37 min
  9. FIVE San Francisco Giants Players That SHOULD BE Back For Next Year

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    Jeremy Affeldt and Susan Slusser have opinions about which five Giants need to be back on next year's roster - a look at who each believes has earned roster spots, plus: thoughts from that season-wrap press conference with Buster Posey and Tony Vitello. What did we learn?

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    39 min
  10. Disaster of a Giants season is over, who's to blame and what changes need to be made?

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    Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser break down what went wrong for the Giants - it was much more than all the injuries - and evaluate Tony Vitello and the front office. What additions might turn things around?

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    24 min
  11. Camilo Doval's back: Is he in the Giants' plans next year?

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    Jeremy Affeldt and Susan Slusser talk bullpen - especially the Giants adding back their former closer on a waiver claim. Doval wants to stay with SF - will he? Plus: Dodgers fans take over Oracle, and the Willie Mac award goes to the team workhorse.

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    35 min
  12. Potential Rotation Candidates, Jonah Cox Potential, Bo Davidson Debut

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    Jeremy Affeldt and Scott Ostler discuss which of the current starters jump out as potential rotation candidates next year, rave about Jonah Cox’s potential to disrupt games and talk Bo Davidson’s debut. Plus: the need to finish the season strong - against the Dodgers.

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    37 min
  13. Celebrating an iconic duo: Mike Krukow's final games, Duane Kuiper's health are the focus in season's final week

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    Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser discuss Kuiper's health news and Ostler asks Slusser about spending a day with Krukow in Reno for a story about his amazing career and what his life is like at at his very musical home; plus, the Giants' final six games, Tugboat, Marcelo Mayer and more

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

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    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?

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

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    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.

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

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    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 debut to boot.

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

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    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 veteran catcher a must?

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

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    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 gets a day off, ending that impressive streak.

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

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    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?

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

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    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.

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    29 min