Splash Considerations

Splash Considerations is a San Francisco Giants podcast hosted by Justice delos Santos, who covers the team for Bay Area News Group. Follow him on Twitter/X (@justdelossantos) and subscribe on YouTube (@justice_delossantos). Instrumental by Grammy-winning producer Joey Hamhock (@joeyhamhock on IG), art by Anthony Ananian (@anthonyanimates on IG).

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Episodes

Splash Considerations Ep. 8: That's the Good Stuff+

CINCINNATI — Following the Giants' series loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Justice talks with Thomas Nestico (a.k.a. TJStats) about the three relievers in the Giants' bullpen that he likes, as well as the MiLB pitcher that he believes can have a breakout season. Then, Justice is joined by C. Trent Rosecrans, the Cincinnati Reds beat reporter for The Athletic to discuss the Giants' upcoming series against the Reds ... among other things. Time Stamps Recapping the Giants' series against the Orioles ...

Apr 14, 2026•1 hr 21 min

Splash Considerations Ep. 7: You Had My Curiosity, But Now You Have My Attention

SAN FRANCISCO — In Episode 7 of Splash Considerations, Justice talks with Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle about the Giants' intriguing bullpen, Daniel Susac's hot start, and the offense's struggles through 13 games. Justice is then joined by Josh Tolentino of the Baltimore Sun to discuss the Baltimore Orioles, as well as Pittsburgh Pirates reporter Alex Stumpf for the latest edition of MLB Corner. Time Stamps Bullpen Talk (3:15) Daniel Susac and Patrick Bailey (15:55) The Offense (22...

Apr 10, 2026•1 hr 30 min

Splash Considerations Ep. 6: Sit-Down Interview with Reliever Matt Gage

SAN FRANCISCO — Before the Giants' 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night at Oracle Park, Justice sat down with left-handed reliever Matt Gage, who has yet to allow a run over 5 2/3 innings this season. Recommended Reading: How Matt Gage’s winding journeyman career through minors, Mexico led him back to SF Giants How two-time MVP Bryce Harper became friend, resource to SF Giants manager Vitello...

Apr 07, 2026•15 min

Splash Considerations Ep. 5: Giants Take Series in San Diego with John Shea, Kerry Crowley (Plus: MLB Corner with Alex Stumpf)

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants won their first series of the Tony Vitello, taking two of three from the Padres in San Diego, and John Shea and Kerry Crowley of the San Francisco Standard join the show to talk ball. What can be made of Matt Chapman's confrontation with Casey Schmitt? How significant was Vitello's decision to let Logan Webb keep pitching on Tuesday? Is Willy Adames at leadoff the best lineup possible? Plus, long-time Pirates reporter Alex Stumpf joins for the first MLB Corner (which, ...

Apr 03, 2026•56 min

Splash Considerations Ep. 4: Giants Swept to Begin Tony Vitello Era (feat. Shayna Rubin, Ken Rosenthal)

The Tony Vitello era in San Francisco begins with the Giants being swept by Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees. Justice is joined by Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the Giants' offensive woes, Vitello's interesting postgame comments on Friday and the decisions that the rookie manager made (or didn't make) in his first three games in the majors. Plus, Justice is joined by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic to discuss his overall impressions of Vitello, as well as how the Giant...

Mar 29, 2026•51 min

Splash Considerations Ep. 3: Interview with Senior Director of Player Development Kyle Haines

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Before this year's Spring Breakout game, Justice chatted with the San Francisco Giants' senior director of player development Kyle Haines to discuss several of the organization's top prospects, including newly-signed shortstop Luis Hernandez. Josuar Gonzalez's status: 2:00 Luis Hernandez: 5:57 What's the plan with Hernandez and Gonzalez: 11:29 Jhonny Level: 14:57 Trevor Cohen: 17:00 Keyner Martinez: 22:02 Who's worth watching that's not getting buzz: 24:12...

Mar 23, 2026•28 min

Splash Considerations Ep. 2: Bryce Eldridge to Start Season in Triple-A Sacramento (feat. Shayna Rubin)

Justice is joined by Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the Giants' decision to option first baseman Bryce Eldridge, the top prospect in the organization, to Triple-A Sacramento to begin the year. Watch on YouTube Full story on Eldridge Full story on Hayden Birdsong set undergoing Tommy John surgery Full story on Barry Bonds joining the Netflix broadcast...

Mar 20, 2026•16 min

Splash Considerations Ep. 1: Hayden Birdsong Seeks Second Opinion on Arm Injury + Bullpen Outlook (feat. Maria I. Guardado)

On the first episode of Splash Considerations, Justice is joined by MLB.com's Maria I. Guardado to discuss right-hander Hayden Birdsong, who will meet Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion after undergoing an MRI that revealed a Grade 2 forearm strain/UCL sprain. Plus, how is the Giants' "fluid" bullpen situation shaping up, and who will cover the game's later innings? Follow Justice on Twitter/X: @justdelossantos Follow Maria on BlueSky: @miguardado.bsky.social Timestamps 0:50: The origins of ...

Mar 16, 2026•38 min

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