Splash Considerations

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 Francisco Chronicle once again joins the show to discuss the timing of calling up Eldridge as the team (and offense) is scuffling, the lingering question of Eldridge's long-term development and how he'll fit into this team given the current roster construction. 

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 doubleheader. In this episode, I break down the curious decisions that were made on Thursday, from Hector Borg's non-send of Drew Gilbert to Patrick Bailey's pitch-calling to the decision to start Adrian Houser in Game 2.

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 against the Philadelphia Phillies, who fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning. 

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 the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the Dalton Rushing saga, the Giants' bullpen stepping up, Tyler Mahle out-dueling Shohei Ohtani and Patrick Bailey's latest game-changing home run. 

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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 Dodgers' ecosphere, Dalton Rushing's unreal start and more.

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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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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