Splash Considerations

Justice delos Santos
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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

  1. 19H AGO

    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 Giants approached their offseason after signing Willy Adames and trading for Rafael Devers. Additional Reading: What stood out in Tony Vitello’s first series as SF Giants’ manager? SF Giants swept by Yankees to open Vitello era as offense remains silent SF Giants flat again in Opening Day loss, shut out in second straight game to open season SF Giants blown out by Yankees in Vitello’s managerial debut Buster Posey explains why SF Giants DFA’d Luis Matos, other roster choices Heliot Ramos set to break SF Giants’ most infamous streak on Opening Day Time Stamps:  0:12: Introduction 5:08: Conversation with Shayna Rubin 8:10: Luis Matos DFA'd 11:35: The absurdity of Opening Night 15:50: How the Giants were swept by the Yankees 18:30: San Francisco's offensive woes 22:00: Vitello shouldering the blame on Friday 31:35: Vitello's bench usage 35:55: How the roster impacts Vitello's managing 41:57: Conversation with Ken Rosenthal

    51 min

  2. 6D AGO

    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

    28 min

  3. MAR 20

    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

    16 min

  4. MAR 16

    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 Splash Considerations 2:45: Team USA's controversial win over Team República Dominicana 12:35: Justice and Maria's favorite baseball movies 15:30: Hayden Birdsong's injury and bullpen outlook 32:41: Where Bryce Eldridge starts the season Additional reading Hayden Birdsong seeking second opinion: https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/15/sf-giants-birdsong-to-receive-second-opinion-on-injury-diagnosis/ Opening Day roster projection 2.0: https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/15/sf-giants-roster-projection-2026-opening-day/ Erik Miller emerging as leverage option: https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/13/with-uncertainty-in-bullpen-sf-giants-miller-stands-to-emerge-as-leverage-option/ Ryan Walker sets sights on closer role: https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/24/ryan-walker-sf-giants-closer-opening-day-roster/

    38 min
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About

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). 

Information

  • Creator
    Justice delos Santos
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Splash Considerations
  • Show Website
    Splash Considerations

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