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).
Episodes
16 episodes
Splash Considerations Ep. 16: Shea Hey Talks Say Hey (feat. John Shea)
SAN FRANCISCO — John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) of the San Francisco Standard once again joins the show to discuss the Giants dropping two of three to the San Diego Padres, as well as the process of writing “24: Life Stories and Lessons from the ...
Splash Considerations Ep. 15: The Bryce is Right? (feat. Shayna Rubin)
SAN FRANCISCO — Following a winless six-game East Coast road trip, the Giants have made the bold move to call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, as well as catching prospect Jesus Rodriguez, from Triple-A Sacramento. Shayna Rubin of the San Franci...
Splash Considerations Ep. 14: It's (Not) Always Sunny in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — The Giants won three straight series heading into their three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies, but they leave the City of Brotherly Love with three more losses to their name — two coming during Thursday's split doubleh...
Splash Considerations Ep. 13: 28 Games Later ... (feat. Alex Pavlovic, Charlotte Varnes)
PHILADELPHIA — Justice is joined by NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) to discuss the Giants' first month of the season so far. Then, Justice talks with Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic to preview the Giants' upcoming series ag...
Splash Considerations Ep. 12: Is This Beef Organic?
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants found themselves beefing with an opponent for a second straight week, but how does their dust-up with the Los Angeles Dodgers compare to their kerfuffle with the Cincinnati Reds? Justice is joined by Shayna Rubin of t...
Splash Considerations Ep. 11: Who You Callin' a Villain?
SAN FRANCISCO — With the Los Angeles Dodgers coming to Oracle Park for a three-game series against the Giants, MLB.com's Dodgers beat reporter Sonja Chen (@SonjaMChen) joins Justice to discuss Edwin Díaz's injury, how Kyle Tucker fits in the Do...
Splash Considerations Ep. 10: A Meteor & A Reaper
On the latest episode of Splash Considerations, Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) has Justice blindly rank six "fluke" games to begin the episode. Alex and Justice then talk about Mike Trout's insane series against the New York Yankees, Mason Miller's...
Splash Considerations Ep. 9: Why Not Let it Fly?
Following an eventful three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, Justice is joined by John Shea of the San Francisco Standard to discuss the Giants unleashing some fire and passion in Cincinnati. Plus, Justice and John discuss the additions...
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 ...
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 ...
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 Read...
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'...
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 post...
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 short...
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.
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 forear...