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The Giants Broadcaster You Might Not Know May 20, 2019

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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 May 13, 2019

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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 May 06, 2019

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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! May 02, 2019

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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 Apr 22, 2019

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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 Apr 16, 2019

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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 Apr 05, 2019

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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 Apr 01, 2019

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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 Mar 25, 2019

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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 Mar 19, 2019

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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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