Giants Splash

Giants-Dodgers Series Preview

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:13:05 -0000

Rivalry at full rev: Susan and John break down the Division Series with the Dodgers and the strengths of both teams; plus, a look at all of the historical numbers that make this matchup all the more significant. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Coaching a Winner

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Giants bench coach Kai Correa breaks down some of the reasons for the team's success, who might deserve Gold Gloves, plus the future outlook. And how much is he scoreboard watching, anyway? | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Buster Posey on the '21 Giants: "A Collective Effort"

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:18:56 -0000

The star catcher, whose resurgent season has been key to the team's stunning success, has a wide-ranging conversation with host Susan Slusser about the pitching staff, his own schedule, and breakout stars like LaMonte Wade Jr. and Logan Webb. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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How Logan Webb Changed Into an Ace

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:58:54 -0000

The Giants starter talks to Susan Slusser about his breakout season, how he developed his killer changeup, and his ongoing effort to hit a home run. Plus: The right-hander reflects on the team exceeding expectations, and his resemblance to actor Jesse Plemons. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Buzz on Giants’ Draftees

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Michael Holmes, the Giants’ scouting director who runs their annual amateur draft, tells John Shea what’s new with this year’s top draftees, who’s looking good from recent drafts and how the Giants’ versatility at the big-league level translates on draft day. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Baysball Stretch Run

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:44:00 -0000

Wrapping up the Bay Bridge Series at the Coliseum, Susan Slusser and Matt Kawahara chat about the concerns for the Giants and A's over the final weeks of the season on this combined episode of Giants Splash and A's Plus. Plus: Updates on Chris Bassitt’s health and the A’s stadium situation. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Wotus' Wisdom

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Longtime Giants coach Ron Wotus, who just passed 2,000 wins with the club, tells John Shea the difference between this year’s team and the championship teams, why Kris Bryant is more comfortable in the outfield and what makes Brandon Crawford so cool. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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View from the GM: A Trade Recap

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0000

General manager Scott Harris breaks down the Giants' moves at the trade deadline, and tells Susan how much his previous relationship working in the Cubs organization played into acquiring Kris Bryant. Plus, what about upcoming difficult roster moves with numerous players coming off the injured list? | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Giants, A’s Buzz at Trade Deadline

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Susan Slusser, Matt Kawahara and John Shea discuss the upcoming trade deadline and who’d be good fits for the Giants and A’s. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Bay Bridge Series Wrap-Up

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:09:27 -0000

Susan and Matt talk about the just completed Bay Bridge Series, All Star possibilities and speculate on the trade deadline. And what about Sergio Romo and his unexpected moment during a spot check?! | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Baseball, Bitker and the Bay

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0000

In a special Giants Splash-A’s Plus combo podcast, Steve Bitker, the retired long-time sports anchor at KCBS, shares Giants and A’s memories on the field and in the broadcast booth with John Shea. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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A Cool July Draft

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Director of Amateur Scouting Michael Holmes talks to Susan about what the later draft this year means in practical terms, and what the team might be looking at with the 14th pick. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Farhan Zaidi: View from the Top

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:25:15 -0000

Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi talks to Susan about his first-place team, the potential for re-signing some big names, the trade deadline and the upcoming draft. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Mustache Mike

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski stops by to talk to Susan Slusser about what he's working on offensively, the team's dynamite defense, their recent superb road trip — and, of course, Yaz ranks Mustache May staches. | GiantsSplash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Crawford Crushing It

Mon, 24 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Shortstop Brandon Crawford talks to Susan about his hot start to the season and why he's kind of miffed at social media polls about top free-agent shortstops: He's playing better than all of them. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Infield Chatter

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:11:02 -0000

Bench coach Kai Correa talks with Susan about Brandon Crawford’s sterling defense, the challenges of using multiple second basemen, Mauricio Dubón’s steps forward and much more. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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An Amazing Journey

Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Giants minor-leaguer Drew Robinson, who survived a suicide attempt last year but lost an eye, talks to Susan about playing at Triple A after thinking he would never be back in baseball. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Fifth & Mission: Happy Birthday, Willie Mays

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

S.F. Giants great Willie Mays celebrates his 90th birthday today. The Major League Baseball Hall of Famer is a San Francisco icon and an ambassador for the sport who was still a regular at Giants games pre-pandemic. San Francisco Chronicle national baseball writer and sports columnist John Shea, who co-authored the book "24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid" with Mays, talks about the baseball legend's 90th birthday with Chronicle columnist Heather Knight on the Fifth & Mission podcast.

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Up Close and Personal with the Closer

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Giants lefty Jake McGee talks with Susan about his season, his unusual fastball and why he gets two different kinds of movement, working with the best catching tandem in the game, and much more. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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The Shutout King

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Giants backup catcher Curt Casali talks with Susan about being behind the plate for five consecutive shutouts, analyzes each starter, and provides his thoughts on Buster Posey and the team's fast start. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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How the Giants Farm System Looks

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Giants director of player development Kyle Haines talks about preparing for minor-league games in May after more than a year and a half without competition. He discusses the team's top prospects and where they might start the 2021 season, what to look for with the new draft format, and how difficult last year was for many prospects. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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The Wisdom of Wotus

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Third base coach Ron Wotus, the one holdover from the Bruce Bochy era and the oldest member of the staff, talks about the return of the fans and what it means for him, and he talks new-age data vs. his old-school ways, plus what it's like working for Gabe Kapler.

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Larry Baer Welcomes You Back to Oracle

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0000

The Giants CEO joins Susan to talk about the preparations for Friday's home opener as fans finally return. Plus: Thoughts on the CBA, politics and baseball -- and his favorite player. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Giants and A's 2021 Season Preview

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Susan Slusser, Matt Kawahara and John Shea look ahead as MLB returns — hopefully — to a 162-game schedule in this 2021 season preview for the Giants and A's. In a combined episode of Giants Splash and A's Plus, they break down pitching staffs and lineups and pit players from both sides of the bay against each other. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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A Kazmir Komeback

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Giants nonroster pitcher Scott Kazmir, a three-time All-Star, is working on his second career comeback; he talks to Susan, who covered his first comeback with the A's, about why he stepped away for three years, how he got back into the game and how he's liking Giants camp and his own performance. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Executive Decisions

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Giants GM Scott Harris joins Susan to discuss who’s standing out during spring training and how the different units are shaping up. Plus: How likely is S.F. to make major additions at midseason? | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Bob Melvin, Gabe Kapler on When the Games Stopped

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0000

On March 12, 2020, MLB halted spring training and delayed the season, as sports pressed pause amid the growing pandemic. A year later, the Giants and A’s managers recall that uncertain time. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Bailey Pitching In

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Pitching coach Andrew Bailey chats with Susan about how the rotation and bullpens are shaping up and how the many new guys look. Plus, he provides an injury update and talks changeups and analytics. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Hot Topics for Bay Area Baseball

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Giants beat writer Susan Slusser and A's beat writer Matt Kawahara break down the first few days of spring camp, the flurry of recent moves by both teams, big expectations -- and the return of fans. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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The Henry Schulman Chronicles

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Longtime Giants beat writer Henry Schulman, now retired, spins stories with John Shea and Susan Slusser about his remarkable career covering the team and some thoughts about the 2021 club. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Spring in Kapler's Step

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Giants manager Gabe Kapler talks with Susan Slusser ahead of the team reporting to camp next week. Kapler discusses new additions, camp battles, and his new charity project. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Inside The Chronicle’s New Baseball Coverage

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Giants beat writer Susan Slusser, A’s beat writer Matt Kawahara and national baseball writer John Shea discuss The Chronicle’s plans for covering the Giants and A’s and the teams’ outlooks in 2021. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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A Conversation with Duane Kuiper

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:07:58 -0000

Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper talks to new Giants beat writer Susan Slusser about broadcasting the 2021 season, 30 years with Mike Krukow and his thoughts on Hank Aaron, Joe Morgan and more. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Giants GM Scott Harris' Roster Insight

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000

General manager Scott Harris shares with John Shea his thoughts on the team’s new players, direction of the farm system and final rotation spots. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Bruce Bochy on His Past and Future

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0000

The former Giants manager followed the team from afar in 2020, a year after stepping down. He talks to John Shea about what he's been doing away from the game and his thoughts on several of his former players. He also offers an All-Bochy Team and provides insight on whether he’d manage again. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Bill Greason, Negro Leagues Legend

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Reverend Bill Greason, Willie Mays’ former teammate on the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons, talks with John Shea about Major League Baseball reclassifying the Negro Leagues as a “major league,” and about his amazing life, from fighting in the Battle of Iwo Jima, becoming the St. Louis Cardinals' first African American pitcher and serving as a minister in Birmingham for nearly 50 years. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Alex Dickerson: Why the Ball Flies at Oracle Park

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Giants left fielder Alex Dickerson chats with John Shea about his unique theory on hitting at revamped Oracle Park, the team’s playoff hopes for 2021, the first guaranteed contract of his career and the beauties of fatherhood. Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Renel Brooks-Moon’s Powerful Words

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:29:00 -0000

In part 2 of 2, popular Giants PA announcer Renel Brooks-Moon speaks with John Shea about baseball’s diversity issues and some cool stories about her folks and Willie Mays and Willie McCovey. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Renel Brooks-Moon's Crazy 2020

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:04:00 -0000

In part 1 of 2, Giants longtime P.A. announcer Renel Brooks-Moon chats with John Shea about calling games in an empty ballpark and a transformative year in baseball -- and American -- diversity. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Dan Shulman on Calling the Crazy World Series Finish

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Henry Schulman chats with the ESPN radio announcer — no relation! — about having to describe the nearly indescribable two-run play that ended Game 4 of the World Series, an 8-7 Rays win. Shulman had to call the game from a studio in Bristol, Conn., while watching on TV. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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The Giants in 2020 and Beyond

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0000

The Chronicle's Henry Schulman and John Shea offer their thoughts on the Giants’ 29-31 season and look ahead to the greatest needs for 2021, whether they need a closer, plus the challenge of covering ball in the year of COVID. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Baseball's Final Week Drama

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:59:55 -0000

Will the Giants make the playoffs? How far will the A’s go in the postseason? Susan Slusser and John Shea weigh the possibilities. Plus, each has a great Rollie Fingers story to tell. Also, a tribute to late baseball scout Gary Hughes. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Kruk & Kuip Grab Some Podcast Pine

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:45:00 -0000

Longtime Giants broadcasters Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow sit down with Bruce Jenkins to discuss their nearly 30-year partnership, including their favorite moments and most memorable calls. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Giants Players’ Early Days

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Johnny Doskow, radio voice of the Giants’ top farm team in Sacramento, tells John Shea minor-league stories about some of the players helping the Giants in the playoff race and about his new book on baseball and life through Haiku. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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The Giants at Midseason

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:30:00 -0000

Chronicle columnist Bruce Jenkins joins Henry Schulman at the midway point of the truncated 2020 season to talk about the excitement the Giants have brought back to Oracle Park with a potent offense, bright new stars like Mike Yastrzemski and Joey Bart, and all the weirdness throughout the majors. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Four Ball Scribes Preview Bay Bridge Series

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:35:25 -0000

In a joint A’s Plus-Giants Splash podcast, Chronicle baseball writers Susan Slusser, Matt Kawahara, John Shea and Henry Schulman delve into the vastly different states of the local teams before this weekend’s Bay Bridge series in San Francisco. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Austin Slater Finally Hits The Big Time?

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0000

After four seasons as a role player who has yo-yoed between the big-leagues and Triple-A, Austin Slater is making a strong case to be a permanent fixture in the Giants outfield. The Stanford alum talks to Henry about his two-homer night against Clayton Kershaw and road life during a pandemic. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Farhan Zaidi on the Giants So Far

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:42:09 -0000

The president of baseball operations talks to John Shea about where the team stands and where it's heading at the one-quarter point of the season, plus Joey Bart's progress and the club's response to the coronavirus. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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The Next Generation of Baseball Reporting

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:38:42 -0000

Mercury News Giants beat writer Kerry Crowley is 26 and already one of the nation’s best multimedia beat reporters. He and Henry Schulman talk about his background, being a sixth-generation San Franciscan and thoughts on the first week of the season.

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Fifth & Mission: Will Coronavirus Baseball Work?

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0000

On the Chronicle’s flagship news podcast, Giants Splash host Henry Schulman and A’s Plus host Susan Slusser join Demian Bulwa to talk about the season opening under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss what fans can expect in the 60-game sprint, Giants manager Gabe Kapler and two players kneeling for the national anthem, and whether the A's can avoid their usual slow start. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Why Buster Posey Opted Out

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 20:56:00 -0000

In this news-breaking conference with reporters, the Giants’ celebrated catcher explains why he chose not to play the 2020 baseball season. Also, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and manager Gabe Kapler discuss possible backup options.

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Farm Director Kyle Haines on Prospects' Challenges

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Kyle Haines, the Giants’ director of player development, tells John Shea about the top prospects working out at Oracle Park and the players the Giants drafted and signed as undrafted free agents. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Gabe Kapler on Canceling Tuesday's Workout

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:32:04 -0000

Late Tuesday morning, the Giants announced they were canceling the day’s two workouts because they had not received the result of tests administered Saturday. Here are some excerpts from manager Gabe Kapler's press conference. | Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Bill Gould’s Baseball Life: Players, Owners and a Heroic Ancestor

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Part 2 with Bill Gould, professor emeritus at Stanford, who offers John Shea insights on declining African American numbers in baseball, his thoughts on anti-trust laws and his heroic great grandfather. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Bill Gould’s Baseball Life: From Integration to Today’s Labor Strife

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Bill Gould, professor emeritus at Stanford, offers John Shea insights on baseball’s labor woes, living through the game’s integration, his role in ending the 1994-95 strike and his heroic great grandfather. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Preparing for a June Draft in the COVID-19 Era

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Amateur-scouting director Michael Holmes tells Henry Schulman how the Giants are adapting to a draft that will last five rounds, instead of the usual 40, followed by a 30-team scramble of signing undrafted high school and college players. | Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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I-5 Series Game 7 Postgame Show

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0000

The I-5 Series ends in defeat for NorCal, as SoCal completes its comeback with a Game 7 rout. North manager Bruce Jenkins is fired midgame and replaced by Billy Martin, who later walks off the job himself in disgust. Henry Schulman has the details and Jon Miller calls the highlights. | Follow the I-5 Series: sfchronicle.com/sports

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I-5 Series Game 6 Postgame Show

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0000

We’ll see you tomorrow! Eddie Mathews’ grand slam off Dave Stewart in the 10th caps a Lefty Gomez-Jim Palmer pitchers duel and forces a Game 7. Henry Schulman talks to a worried NorCal manager Bruce Jenkins, and Jon Miller calls the highlights, including a homer and a defensive gem by Joe DiMaggio. | Follow the I-5 Series: sfchronicle.com/sports

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I-5 Series Game 5 Postgame Show

Sun, 31 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Northern California had the bubbly on ice but the SoCals stay alive on a walk-off homer by Mark McGwire. Henry Schulman talks to NorCal manager Bruce Jenkins about his disastrous pitching moves and Jon Miller calls the highlights. | Follow the I-5 Series: sfchronicle.com/sports

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I-5 Series Game 4 Postgame Show

Sat, 30 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

A confident manager Bruce Jenkins joins Henry Schulman after his NorCal team takes a commanding 3-1 series lead. Mark McGwire homers twice for SoCal, but the North snarls back, tying it on Rickey Henderson's triple and taking the lead on Joe DiMaggio's sac fly. With two outs in the ninth, it's Dennis Eckersley vs. Ted Williams — who can't re-create Kirk Gibson's heroics. | Follow the I-5 Series: sfchronicle.com/sports

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I-5 Series Game 3 Postgame Show

Fri, 29 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

What a finish! Rollie Fingers strikes out Barry Bonds as the tying run in the ninth to preserve a 6-2 win for Southern California and keep Northern California from taking a 3-0 series lead. Henry Schulman and NorCal manager Bruce Jenkins run down the action and Jon Miller calls the highlights. | Follow the I-5 Series: sfchronicle.com/sports

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I-5 Series Game 2 Postgame Show

Thu, 28 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Tom Seaver fires a complete-game three-hitter and Barry Bonds homers twice for the second straight game as Northern California beats Walter Johnson and Southern California 5-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the APBA Baseball series pitting all-time rosters of NorCal and SoCal players in simulated games. Henry Schulman and North manager Bruce Jenkins have the wrapup from Candlestick Park. | Follow the I-5 Series: sfchronicle.com/sports

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I-5 Series Game 1 Postgame Show

Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Northern California manager Bruce Jenkins joins Henry Schulman to talk about Game 1 of Golden Greats: The I-5 Series, an APBA Baseball simulation between all-time all-star teams from Northern California and Southern California. Seals Stadium in San Francisco played small as the Northerners jumped on Don Drysdale and Gerrit Cole for five runs each on the way to an 11-6 win. Jon Miller calls the play of the game, a first-inning home run by Barry Bonds. | Follow the I-5 Series: sfchronicle.com/sports

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Stephen Vogt Among I-5 Legends

Sat, 23 May 2020 10:45:00 -0000

Former A’s and Giants catcher Stephen Vogt, on the Northern California roster for the I-5 Series, talks with John Shea about his love and appreciation for baseball history and growing up in a baseball family. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Gabe Kapler and Dave Roberts Pick Their I-5 Series Lineups

Tue, 19 May 2020 19:52:00 -0000

In a Giants Splash/A's Plus combo podcast, Giants manager Gabe Kapler and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts take to a Zoom call to pick their lineups from the 34-man rosters of all-time Norcal and SoCal greats selected from more than 100,000 votes. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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I-5 Series Rosters Revealed: Who’ll Win?

Mon, 18 May 2020 18:59:00 -0000

In an A's Plus/Giants Splash combo podcast, The Chronicle's John Shea and Bruce Jenkins and the L.A. Times' Houston Mitchell and Steve Henson break down the all-time NorCal vs. SoCal rosters ahead of a seven-game APBA virtual series in which Game 1 lineups will be selected by Giants manager Gabe Kapler and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Let’s Play APBA Baseball, and You’re Invited

Mon, 11 May 2020 10:45:00 -0000

With baseball on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re going to play an APBA series between Northern California and Southern California — Golden Greats: the I-5 Series — with rosters full of big-leaguers through the years and fans voting to decide both rosters. John Shea moderates a roster discussion with Chronicle colleague Bruce Jenkins and the L.A. Times' Steve Henson. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Huey Lewis Talks Album, Mays and The Sporting Green

Thu, 07 May 2020 08:00:00 -0000

In the second of two parts, rocker Huey Lewis gets into detail with John Shea about his new album, his new musical, the artistic influence of being raised in these parts, and the man keeps coming back to Willie Mays. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Huey Lewis' News: Giants Fan Has New Album

Mon, 04 May 2020 08:00:00 -0000

In the first of two parts, rocker Huey Lewis talks to John Shea about his new album, his childhood love for Willie Mays and the Giants, singing the National Anthem before Giants and 49ers games, and his days playing baseball and softball. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Tim Flannery Sheltering in a Cool Place, Part 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Former Giants coach Tim Flannery opens up to John Shea on his music, Jackson Browne, his years with Bruce Bochy, and his memories from the 2010 championship season a decade later in the second of two parts. | Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Tim Flannery Sheltering in a Cool Place

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Former Giants coach Tim Flannery opens up to John Shea on his life during the coronavirus pandemic, his music, his remote cabin and his from-the-heart feelings on an uncertain future in the first of two parts. Tim also tells one of the funniest stories you’ve ever heard. | Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Chronicle Subscriber Zoom Q&A, Part 2

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman, A's beat writer Susan Slusser and assistant sports editor Jon Schultz answer Chronicle subscribers' questions about the Giants and A's in the first of two parts. Could robo umps be part of the solution when baseball returns? And will the White House have any say on baseball's restart? | Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Chronicle Subscriber Zoom Q&A, Part 1

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman, A's beat writer Susan Slusser and assistant sports editor Jon Schultz answer Chronicle subscribers' questions about the Giants and A's in the first of two parts. How are the A's and Giants players working out? And how is Susan's ankle injury healing? | Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Gabe Kapler Motivated During Coronavirus Downtime

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0000

The manager tells John Shea how the players still get instruction from the coaching staff and how everyone’s communicating. And how does Barry Bonds and Will Clark fit in? Plus some cool nostalgia including his childhood interest in Pete Rose, Ty Cobb, Fred McGriff and collecting baseball cards. | Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Brian Sabean Looks Back on 2010 Champs

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Giants executive vice president Brian Sabean reminisces with Henry Schulman about the 2010 Giants, the first San Francisco team to win a World Series, and how the shutdown of baseball might affect the 2020 team. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Will There Be Major League Baseball in 2020?

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Baseball writers Henry Schulman and John Shea weigh the possibility that Major League Baseball will cancel the 2020 season due to the coronavirus. What would the ramifications be for a rebuilding team like the Giants and the sport? If there is a ’20 season, what would it look like? Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Kirk Rueter: Still Woody After All These Years

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:05:00 -0000

Kirk “Woody” Rueter, one of the most popular San Francisco Giants ever, talks to Henry Schulman about nearing 50, life after baseball, the day his oldest daughter was born after he pitched in 103-degree heat, and pitching the first regular-season game at what is now called Oracle Park in 2000. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter

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Is It Still OK To Laugh?

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

With the growing coronavirus crisis reaching the Giants family — Jon Miller’s son tested positive for COVID-19 — Henry Schulman talks to Hollywood comedy writer-turned-baseball announcer Ken Levine about laughter in dark times, plus a little Dodgers-Giants and Yasiel Puig. | Get unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Dusty Baker: Not His First Shutdown

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

As the coronavirus delays his debut as Houston Astros manager, the former Giants skipper tells Henry Schulman about earlier stoppages in his 53-year career, from the 1981 strike to the emotional delays after the 1989 earthquake and the 9/11 attacks.

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Coronavirus Shutdown: Giants, A’s React

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:55:22 -0000

Giants writer John Shea and A’s writer Matt Kawahara discuss Major League Baseball’s decision to suspend spring training and delay the start of the season amid the coronavirus pandemic and how the Bay Area baseball teams are responding. | Giants Splash Newsletter

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Barry Bonds and Willie Mays: An Ump’s View

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Former umpire Ed Montague tells John Shea about growing up a Giants fan, being on the field when Bonds, Pete Rose and Lou Brock made history, and what happened to that ball that went between Bill Buckner’s legs. | Giants Splash Newsletter

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Bruce Bochy a Manager Again

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

John Shea catches up with the former Giants manager a day before he was to leave camp to manage France in the World Baseball Classic. Bochy talks about his new role in the Giants' front office, managing his son Brett, and he weighs in on the Astros cheating scandal.

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Brandon Crawford, Ten Years a Giant

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0000

The three-time Gold Glove shortstop tells Henry Schulman about his work to improve, even in the field. Plus his trip to South America and brother-in-law Gerrit Cole’s $324 million contract with the Yankees. | Get the Giants Splash newsletter

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Marty Lurie on Baseball's Changing Game

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0000

In Part 2 of their conversation, KNBR weekend talk-show host Marty Lurie talks to Henry Schulman about the Astros scandal and how the game of baseball has changed over the years. | Get our Giants Splash newsletter

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Marty Lurie, Still Going but Cutting Back

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0000

KNBR weekend talk-show host Marty Lurie talks to Henry Schulman about his decision to cut his schedule to pregames only, plus his thoughts on Gabe Kapler and the 2020 Giants. | Get our Giants Splash newsletter

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Mauricio Dubon and Jaylin Davis

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:52:37 -0000

At spring training in Scottsdale, Henry Schulman talks to two players acquired last July: infielder Dubon and outfielder Davis. Both got their first taste of the majors last year and are considered part of the Giants’ future.

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Buster Posey's Sense of Renewal

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Chronicle national baseball writer John Shea visits with the Giants catcher ahead of spring training and talks about his health, the Giants' big changes and challenges, signs from Bruce Bochy and how he'll miss Madison Bumgarner.

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Giants and A’s: Five Questions Heading into Spring Training

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0000

In their second annual joint podcast ahead of spring training, Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman ask the five key questions that each team must answer in the 2020 season, with the Giants and A’s starting off in very different places.

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Gabe Kapler Meets Willie Mays

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Chronicle National Baseball Writer John Shea stops by the new Giants manager's office at Oracle Park right after the skipper met the Say Hey Kid for the first time. Plus, roster discussions.

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General Manager Scott Harris

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 21:28:00 -0000

The new Giants GM talks to Henry Schulman about Thursday’s signing of Drew Smyly, how the Giants view 2020, why they’ve been relatively quiet this winter, and Madison Bumgarner’s departure.

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Spring Training Prospects, Part Two

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Who is Chadwick Tromp? Farm director Kyle Haines answers that eternal question and tells Henry Schulman about the catcher and other prospects coming to spring training, including pitcher Sean Hjelle.

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Spring Training Prospects, Part One

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:24:00 -0000

In the first of two podcasts with Giants farm director Kyle Haines, beat reporter Henry Schulman gets the lowdown on the minor-leaguers on the 40-man roster who will report to major-league camp next month, including hard-throwing relievers Melvin Adon and Dany Jimenez, plus infielder Kean Wong and 35-homer outfielder Jaylin Davis.

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Madison Bumgarner, Arizona Diamondback

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Henry Schulman talks to Arizona Republic Diamondbacks writer Nick Piecoro about the Big Fella’s defection to the desert on a five-year, $85 million contract, what went into the move, and what he might have really felt about leaving the Giants.

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Best of Giants Splash: The 1989 Earthquake

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Chronicle writers Henry Schulman, Ron Kroichick, Bruce Jenkins and John Shea share their memories of being at Candlestick Park during the 1989 World Series when the Loma Prieta Earthquake hit. First published Oct. 11, 2019.

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Winter Meetings Wrapup

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:26:59 -0000

Beat reporters Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman talk about what the Giants and A’s did in San Diego and still need to do; the unorthodox new Giants coaching staff; the A’s interest in an old mate; and changes coming to both stadiums.

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Winter Meetings, Day 2

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 02:05:17 -0000

In their second daily podcast from baseball’s winter meetings in San Diego, Chronicle beat reporters Henry Schulman and Susan Slusser have real news to discuss. The Giants made a significant signing for their rotation and a trade for two infielders, while Slusser learned that the A’s have a new backup catcher in their sights.

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Winter Meetings, Day 1

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 04:33:15 -0000

Are the Giants serious about bringing Madison Bumgarner back? Are the A’s about to trade for a lefty reliever? And wait till you hear about Billy Beane’s fantasy football stud. It’s all in the first daily report from San Diego by beat reporters Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman.

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Winter Meetings Preview

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0000

In a joint podcast, Giants beat reporter Henry Schulman and A’s beat reporter Susan Slusser delve into the teams’ needs as they head to baseball’s Winter Meetings, which begin Monday in San Diego. The trade and free-agent markets have been busier than usual, so there could be action.

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Gabe Kapler Talks About 2020 Giants, L.A. Controversy

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:53:21 -0000

The new Giants manager discusses the fallout from his polarizing hire nearly three weeks ago, the coaching staff he wants to build, how he will manage "legacy players" like Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford and much more.

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Best of Giants Splash: Report From the Farm

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0000

In an August interview, Giants farm director Kyle Haines tells Henry Schulman about the prospects Giants fans care about the most: Heliot Ramos, Joey Bart, Sean Hjelle, Marco Luciano and more. Plus: The health of the farm system. First published Aug. 9, 2019.

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Coach Ron Wotus: Survivor

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:21:03 -0000

Gabe Kapler is the fourth skipper he’s worked for in San Francisco, a rare feat of endurance. The third-base coach discusses his impressions of Kapler and the direction the Giants are headed.

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Is Gabe Kapler the Right Manager?

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:59:14 -0000

Chronicle writers Ann Killion and Susan Slusser discuss the hiring of Gabe Kapler as the new Giants manager, and get right to the elephant in the room: How he handled assault allegations involving minor-league players while he was with the Dodgers organization.

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Amateur Scouting Director Michael Holmes

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Michael Holmes, hired in December to run the Giants scouting for the amateur draft and international signing periods, talks about top draft pick Hunter Bishop, the outfielder from Arizona State, other top picks from June, and how they performed during their first summer of pro ball.

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World Series Preview

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:29:26 -0000

In a combined Giants Splash/A’s Plus, Susan, Henry and John Shea break down the World Series matchup and talk about the Nationals' history and the Astros' future. Plus: The Chronicle's baseball writers provide their picks to win it all.

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Remembering the 1989 Earthquake

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and features writer Ron Kroichick share their memories of being at Candlestick Park during the 1989 World Series when the Loma Prieta Earthquake hit. Also contributing their personal memories are columnist Bruce Jenkins and national baseball writer John Shea.

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Shea and Schulman Talk 2019 Giants

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 19:51:00 -0000

Chronicle beat writer Henry Schulman and national baseball writer John Shea look back at the 2019 season. Did it succeed as the new front office had hoped? Surprises and disappointments, and will the club make big moves for 2020?

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Larry Baer Back in Charge

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0000

The Giants president and CEO has kept a fairly low profile since his July 2 return from a league-mandated suspension following a videotaped altercation with his wife, Pam. In a rare interview, Baer talks about his time away and major issues involving the franchise.

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Best of Giants Splash: Pablo Sandoval

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode originally published June 3, Pablo Sandoval talks about being an old veteran now. Plus: Whether he thought he would be in the majors this long, why he stays eternally positive in a clubhouse filled with defeat, his second chance with the Giants and, of course, pitching.

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Looking ahead for A’s, Giants

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 20:50:21 -0000

Where will the Giants find starts for prospects Mauricio Dubon and Jaylin Davis? What will the A’s do behind the plate and and at second base in a tight playoff race? Chronicle beat reporters Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman delve into these and many other issues in a joint A’s Plus-Giants Splash podcast.

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A's Plus: Bay Bridge Series Preview

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0000

In this bonus presentation of our fellow Chronicle podcast A's Plus, John Shea and Susan Slusser preview the A's-Giants matchup this week and discuss the wild-card races for both teams. Plus: Pitchers hitting? And: John takes a look back at the 1989 A's and Giants, the Bay Bridge World Series teams, 30 years later.

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Report From the Farm

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Giants farm director Kyle Haines talks about the prospects Giants fans care about the most: Heliot Ramos, Joey Bart, Sean Hjelle, Marco Luciano and more. Plus: The health of the farm system.

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Why the Giants Are Hitting

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Hitting coach Alonzo Powell talks to beat reporter Henry Schulman about the team’s major offensive upswing; how the club can look so different at the plate now than before; growing up in San Francisco; and beating cancer.

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Talking A’s and Giants at the All-Star break

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0000

In this joint A’s Plus and Giants Splash podcast, beat writers Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman break down the team’s first half, look ahead to the second half and talk about potential trades (Bumgarner to the A’s?), while Susan provides her perspective on Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi.

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Dave Flemming on Staying With the Giants

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:15:18 -0000

The youngster of the Giants’ legendary broadcast quartet could have left for a national career, but Dave Flemming signed on for another four years. He talks about why he loves working in San Francisco, why he quit Twitter, and more.

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Johnny Cueto on His Rehab and Comeback

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:46:58 -0000

John Shea interviews the right-hander about his long road back from Tommy John surgery, how he's a mentor to younger players, his relationship with David Ortiz, and his amazing Instagram feed. Giants broadcaster Erwin Higueros interprets.

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Bonus: Entrevista con Johnny Cueto en Español

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:32:00 -0000

Para esos que quieren escuchar a Johnny Cueto en sus propias palabras, aquí está su conversación con John Shea y el intérprete Erwin Higueros. / For listeners who want to hear Johnny Cueto in his own words, here’s his conversation with John Shea and interpreter Erwin Higueros. This accompanies today's episode, which omits most of Cueto's answers in Spanish.

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1989 World Series Nostalgia With Terry Kennedy

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:04:00 -0000

The Giants’ 1989 catcher, now a Cubs scout, reminisces about the Loma Prieta earthquake, who he looks forward to seeing at the 30-year reunion, having Bruce Bochy as his backup, and the year he spent in Oakland when his dad managed the A’s.

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Will Smith, Fresh Prince of Saves

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:15:05 -0000

He's been one of the best closers in the majors this season. Without him, San Francisco's bad record might be a lot worse. Smith talks about becoming a closer, his leadership role, trade rumors, being hooked on strikeouts, and more.

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Pablo Sandoval, Elder Statesman Panda

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:47:00 -0000

The Kung Fu Panda is an old veteran now. Pablo Sandoval talks about that, and about whether he thought he would be in the majors this long, why he stays eternally positive in a clubhouse filled with defeat, his second chance with the Giants and, of course, pitching.

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Will Clark: Still Wearing the Giants Uniform

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:03:53 -0000

"The Thrill" talks about his role as a Giants instructor, the Hall of Fame, why he retired when he did, his biggest hits with the Giants, how he “broke in” host Henry Schulman as a beat writer, and more.

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The Giants Broadcaster You Might Not Know

Mon, 20 May 2019 16:24:43 -0000

Spanish-language announcer Erwin Higueros tells Henry Schulman about his eccentric partner in the booth, Tito Fuentes; his role as official translator; his friendship with Johnny Cueto; and Pablo Sandoval's maturation.

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Farhan Zaidi on Derek Holland, May Roster Remake

Mon, 13 May 2019 18:32:00 -0000

In a conversation with reporters, Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi responds to pitcher Derek Holland’s criticism of front-office decision-making. Zaidi also addresses the big flurry of roster moves in May and what could happen in days ahead.

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Stephen Vogt on His Wild Giants Debut

Mon, 06 May 2019 14:24:00 -0000

In a special joint episode of Giants Splash and A's Plus, John Shea talks to the former Oakland fan favorite about his spectacular return to the big leagues with his childhood team, as well as a memorable encounter with Willie Mays.

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Follow Charley Steiner to Freedom!

Thu, 02 May 2019 18:30:00 -0000

Henry Schulman chats with Dodgers radio voice Charley Steiner about his early years at ESPN, when he starred in the network’s now-famous “Follow Me To Freedom” Y2K ad. Steiner also talks about Vin Scully, working for Donald Trump and how he nearly became the voice of the Giants

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Meet New Giants Outfielder Kevin Pillar

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:26:00 -0000

Beat writer Henry Schulman talks to just-acquired center fielder about his return to Toronto with the Giants, his background as a three-sport star in high school who was not sure he would ever be a professional athlete, playing at a college few people heard of, a DiMaggio-esque hitting streak and how his childhood differed from most kids who wind up in the majors.

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F.P. Santangelo and the Spillygoat

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 23:33:54 -0000

In this episode of Giants Splash, beat writer Henry Schulman talks with two of his favorite former players-turned-broadcasters. Nationals TV color man F.P. Santangelo discusses his lone season as one of the Giants “Fighting Hydrants” and gives his thoughts on Bryce Harper. Rockies broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs (@spillygoat19 on Twitter) reveals a personal story behind a home run he hit to beat the Giants.

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Bruce Jenkins and Henry Schulman Talking Baseball, Music and Knees

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 21:20:15 -0000

Two longtime Chronicle sportswriters, columnist Bruce Jenkins, and Giants beat writer and Giants Splash podcast host Henry Schulman, sit down before Friday’s home opener and talk about the club, a book that Jenkins wrote about his famed music-arranger dad and much more.

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Duane Kuiper on His Favorite Stories, Postgame Wraps and More

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:03:00 -0000

Duane Kuiper, half of one of the most popular baseball television broadcast teams in the country, dishes on his favorite story involving partner Mike Krukow, how he really feels about the postgame wrap, growing up on a farm in Wisconsin, his one year from hell as a braodcaster, why his greatest day as a hitter involved... Jane Pauley? And even the most difficult ballpark to reach the bathroom and back between innings.

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Wrapping Up Spring Training With Marty Lurie

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

KNBR host Marty Lurie joins Henry Schulman for the second and last time this spring training to talk about how the Giants are looking as they prepare to open the season in San Diego Thursday. Marty says he's more optimistic than he was a month ago.

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Ray Black and Jeff Samardzija: 2 Approaches to a Changing Game

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Henry Schulman talks to two Giants pitchers who have very different points of view on advanced pitching analytics. Reliever Ray Black is an evangelist for sophisticated tracking data. Starter Jeff Samardzija isn't hostile to data, but he says, "For me it's just kind of keeping it simple, stupid."

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Introducing Joey Bart

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:16:00 -0000

Joey Bart, the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s amateur draft, has had a great spring training amid high — and maybe unfair — expectations that he will be the next Buster Posey. Bart is not just here in big-league camp to get at-bats. He’s getting an education as well in the complicated and high-pressure role as an everyday catcher in the major leagues. Bart explains how he is handling it, his highlight of spring training so far, getting ribbed by Posey and much more.

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Lee Smith on being a Hall of Famer

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 20:06:00 -0000

People tell relief great Lee Smith: “Hey man, you’re a Hall of Famer now!” But Smith, who's been with the Giants for 20 years as a roving pitching instructor, says going into Cooperstown this summer won’t change his personality. Chronicle national baseball writer John Shea caught up with him at spring training. Smith has a million great stories, including the ones he tells about teenage Madison Bumgarner and Tim Lincecum.

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Bryce Harper: The One That Got Away

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:48:00 -0000

Bryce Harper signing a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies makes it two years in a row the Giants didn't land the big fish. Henry Schulman talks about how serious San Francisco's offer was, why Harper chose to stay in the NL East, and who'll play the outfield for the Giants.

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Tim Flannery Unplugged

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:23:00 -0000

Since Tim Flannery retired as the Giants third-base coach two years ago, this renaissance man — songwriter, singer, activist, surfer, fundraiser — has not been shy about sharing his views on the state of society. His thoughts on the country, his Love Harder project and music career and his best bud Bruce Bochy’s retirement announcement.

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Buster Posey on Bruce Bochy’s retirement

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:43:00 -0000

The Giants' All-Star catcher shares his thoughts with Giants reporters about manager Bruce Bochy’s announcement that he’ll retire after this season. Plus: Henry Schulman talks to reliever Dereck Rodriguez, who had a good enough rookie season to become his own man and not just “Ivan Rodriguez’s son.”

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Turning the Tables on Marty Lurie

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:35:00 -0000

Marty Lurie, a retired defense attorney, has found his niche as a weekend sports-talk host on KNBR Radio in San Francisco. He's extremely popular and his shows can go on for hours. A frequent guest on Mary's show, San Francisco Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman turns the microphone around so Lurie can talk about how he got into radio, what he likes about his job, growing up in Brooklyn but rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, Martyisms such as “That guy can HIT” and how he views the 2019 Giants.

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Live! The Chronicle Talks Baseball

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000

San Francisco Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and A's beat writer Susan Slusser join sports editor Al Saracevic to talk baseball in front of a live audience of subscribers. They preview the season, tell war stories from the press box and clubhouse, and answer questions from the audience about openers, free agents and ballpark food.

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5 Questions Going Into Spring Training

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:38:44 -0000

Will Madison Bumgarner be traded? Is this Bruce Bochy’s last year? What sport will Kyler Murray play? What will Oakland’s starting rotation look like? In this combined episode of Giants Double Play and A’s Plus, San Francisco Chronicle baseball writers Henry Schulman and Susan Slusser tackle those and other questions as they prepare to head to Arizona.

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Remembering Peter Magowan

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:33:00 -0000

Giants beat writer Henry Schulman talks to producer King Kaufman about the broad legacy of former Safeway Chairman and Giants Managing General Partner Peter A. Magowan, who died Sunday at 76. He was a lifelong Giants fan who had his adopted city of San Francisco in his blood. Henry and King discuss parts of Magowan's legacy that go beyond helping save the Giants for San Francisco and building what now is called Oracle Park, including his outreach to the LBGTQ community and spearheading the pioneering Until There's a Cure Day in 1994 to raise money and awareness for AIDS research.

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Winter Meetings wrap-up

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:06:00 -0000

Reporting from the the last day of the MLB Winter Meetings, San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Giants writer Henry Schulman says the Farhan Zaidi era is in full swing, as the club has made an unprecedented two picks in the Rule 5 draft. Oakland A's beat writer Susan Slusser says one executive told her that recently released catcher Bruce Maxwell may not be signed by any team, not because of his play but because he kneeled for the national anthem.

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Winter Meetings, Day 3

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:49:54 -0000

A baseball beat writer says if he had to, he'd buy a ticket. To a baseball game? Heck no. To Scott Boras' scrum by the Christmas tree at the Winter Meetings. In their daily joint podcast from Las Vegas, Henry Schulman and Susan Slusser talk about the annual "State of the Scott Address." This year's talk included thoughts on Kyler Murray, the top A's draft pick, who also plays a little football. Plus: Buster Posey's health, the A's and Giants' second-base situations, and the future of Oakland slugger Khris Davis.

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Winter Meetings, Day 2

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 04:54:00 -0000

San Francisco Chronicle beat writers Henry Schulman and Susan Slusser discuss the possibility of Troy Tulowitzki landing in Oakland and talk about new A's catcher Chris Herrmann. Plus: The Giants didn't make any moves, but they did reveal how they might approach their starting pitching.

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Winter Meetings, Day 1

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:25:33 -0000

In a joint Giants Double Play and A's Plus podcast, San Francisco Chronicle beat writers Henry Schulman and Susan Slusser review the first day of the 2018 MLB winter meetings. The Giants and A's may be pursuing the same starting pitchers. The Giants have a new outfielder and may have the inside track on Japanese free-agent lefty Yusei Kikuchi. The A's may be pursuing 2B D.J. LeMahieu, and they're trying to sign a catcher. Nick Hundley? Plus: Susan and Henry work out a Giants-A's trade. Pack your bags, Shark.

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Remembering Willie McCovey

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:01:23 -0000

San Francisco Chronicle baseball writers Henry Schulman and John Shea pay tribute to Giants great Willie McCovey, who died at the age of 80 on Oct. 31. Big Mac said fans made him feel like a landmark in San Francisco, like the Golden Gate Bridge. Schulman and Shea remember the man who was worthy of that kind of affection.

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Pumpsie Green, the last man to integrate a team

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 22:18:57 -0000

Pumpsie Green is a baseball treasure who grew up in Richmond and lives in El Cerrito. In 1959, he became the first black player for the Boston Red Sox, who were the last big-league team to integrate. Pumpsie sat down with The Chronicle’s John Shea and Scott Ostler and discussed his career and life, including his first big-league at-bat, when the ump said, "You better swing, son."

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Steve Kerr talks baseball with John Shea

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:53:53 -0000

It's a special "Warriors Off Court" edition of A's Plus. John Shea talks to Warriors coach Steve Kerr about baseball — which, long before his basketball stardom, was his best sport. He twice pitched in high school city championship games at Dodger Stadium. Kerr remains a Dodgers fan, and says he learned the word "Schadenfreude" when Joe Morgan thrilled Giants fans in 1982 by hitting a home run that knocked the Dodgers out of the playoffs.

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Puig vs. Hundley: Slappy Fight 2018

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:09:00 -0000

A breakdown of the epic battle that resulted in the Dodgers outfielder's two-game suspension. Plus: Injured Giants pitchers, anemic Giants offense, what's wrong with Joe Panik's bat and more as San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Henry Schulman and assistant sports editor Janny Hu talk Giants baseball.

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Hall (and Wall) of Fame edition

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 23:58:00 -0000

Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and Janny Hu break down the Giants' options at the trade deadline and look ahead to Saturday's Wall of Fame ceremony at AT&T Park. They also talk Cooperstown, where Hall of Fame inductions take place this weekend — and where Henry has a permanent file.

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Are the Giants buyers or sellers?

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 21:13:00 -0000

San Francisco Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and assistant sports editor Janny Hu talk about the Giants' options at the trade deadline, the health of their pitching, who's been a disappointment so far — and travel tips for the upcoming series in Seattle.

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Can the Giants' hitting catch up to their pitching?

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:00:00 -0000

San Francisco Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and assistant sports editor Janny Hu break down the first half of the Giants' season, including Schulman's picks for biggest surprise and disappointment so far. The two also explore the perennial question: Can the Giants' hitting catch up to their pitching?

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Injuries and the NL West

Fri, 11 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Giants beat writer Henry Schulman checks in from Philadelphia, where the Giants are without Johnny Cueto, Joe Panik and others. Are Alen Hanson and Andrew Suarez the real deal? How is Madison Bumgarner coming along? Find out how injuries are re-shaping the NL West, and what Andrew McCutchen can expect in his Pittsburgh homecoming.

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The struggle to score

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Henry Schulman checks in from the Giants' road trip in Arizona, breaking down the team's ongoing offensive struggles, and how Hunter Pence and Brandon Belt have become lightning rods for their scoring woes. Schulman and assistant sports editor Janny Hu also discuss Chris Stratton's rise, Johnny Cueto's return and the evolution of Hunter Strickland.

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A historic Opening Week (for better or worse)

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and assistant sports editor Janny Hu breakdown the Giants' opening week highs and lows, including Joe Panik's power burst, a near no-hitter by Johnny Cueto, the team's worst offensive opening series ever, and early struggles by newcomers Evan Longoria, Andrew McCutchen and Austin Jackson.

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Rotation Blues

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0000

San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Henry Schulman and assistant sports editor Janny Hu break down the Giants' outlook following injuries to Madison Bumgarner and Jeff Samardzija. Who will step into the rotation, and how will it affect the bullpen? The Chronicle duo also looks at Andrew McCutchen and Evan Longoria's first camp with the Giants, and Schulman picks his spring training surprises.

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Spring training preview

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000

Join San Francisco Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and A's beat writer Susan Slusser as they break down the top five questions heading into spring training.

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The McCutchen trade

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 17:00:00 -0000

Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and assistant sports editor Janny Hu break down Monday’s trade for Andrew McCutchen, and how the longtime Pirates outfielder – along with third baseman Evan Longoria – fit the Giants’ offseason strategy. Schulman and Hu also explore the dynamics of adding two franchise faces to a club featuring Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner, and what’s still ahead at center field and the pitching rotation.

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Slow-moving hot stove

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:00:00 -0000

Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and assistant sports editor Janny Hu discuss why this has been the slowest moving Hot Stove season in MLB history, and what Giants fans can expect from new third baseman Evan Longoria. The three-time All Star and Gold Glover gives the Giants one of the best infields in the major leagues, but their outfield remains a huge question mark.

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