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 absurd dominance and Jordan Walker's breakout.

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 of Will Brennan and Drew Gilbert with Harrison Bader and Jared Oliva hitting the injured list, as well as how Patrick Bailey and Daniel Susac might divvy up playing time going forward.

Time Stamps

1:40: A quick aside on the Golden State Warriors

4:40: Playing with some fire

8:20: JT Brubaker's fracas with Spencer Steer

13:00: Landen Roupp drills Steer

16:05: Connor Phillips hits Willy Adames

18:30: Erik Miller vs. the World

20:50: The start of TonyBall?

28:40: Lefties off the bench

32:30: Bailey & Susac

40:50: Nationals preview with Andrew Golden

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How SF Giants could divvy up Bailey, Susac’s playing time going forward

What SF Giants, Reds said about benches-clearing kerfuffle

SF Giants observations: Why Vitello liked Brubaker’s fiery moment on mound

SF Giants place Bader, Oliva on injured list, call up Brennan, Gilbert from Sacramento

SF Giants observations: Offense continues search for power, patience

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 (2:35)

Conversation with Thomas Nestico (8:05)

Caleb Kilian (14:00) 

What's a pitch "shape"? (17:35)

Keaton Winn (22:30)

Thomas' Favorite Individual Pitches (27:15)

Erik Miller (30:30)

Carson Whisenhunt (36:15)

Conversation with C. Trent Rosecrans (43:00)

Sal Stewart is ... Good! (51:00)

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 (22:30)

Josh Tolentino on the Baltimore Orioles (33:40)

MLB Corner with Alex Stumpf (54:15)

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.

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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, coincidentally, is about the Pirates).

Additional reading
SF Giants’ Tidwell records rare three-inning save on milestone-filled night

Susac records three hits in first career start as SF Giants’ overpower Mets

‘We’re all brothers here’: SF Giants’ Chapman, Schmitt clear air on tense moment

How Jared Oliva fought his way onto SF Giants’ roster after four years in minors

How Webb’s San Diego Navy SEALs experience fueled gutsy outing for SF Giants

‘I’ll be plotting my revenge’: SF Giants’ Vitello gets beer shower treatment in first win as rookie manager

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

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

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.

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Full story on Eldridge

Full story on Hayden Birdsong set undergoing Tommy John surgery

Full story on Barry Bonds joining the Netflix broadcast

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?

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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/