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Barry Bonds and Willie Mays: An Ump’s View Mar 06, 2020

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Former umpire Ed Montague tells John Shea about growing up a Giants fan, being on the field when Bonds, Pete Rose and Lou Brock made history, and what happened to that ball that went between Bill Buckner’s legs. | Giants Splash Newsletter

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Bruce Bochy a Manager Again Mar 03, 2020

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John Shea catches up with the former Giants manager a day before he was to leave camp to manage France in the World Baseball Classic. Bochy talks about his new role in the Giants' front office, managing his son Brett, and he weighs in on the Astros cheating scandal.

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Brandon Crawford, Ten Years a Giant Feb 26, 2020

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The three-time Gold Glove shortstop tells Henry Schulman about his work to improve, even in the field. Plus his trip to South America and brother-in-law Gerrit Cole’s $324 million contract with the Yankees. | Get the Giants Splash newsletter

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Marty Lurie on Baseball's Changing Game Feb 21, 2020

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In Part 2 of their conversation, KNBR weekend talk-show host Marty Lurie talks to Henry Schulman about the Astros scandal and how the game of baseball has changed over the years. | Get our Giants Splash newsletter

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Marty Lurie, Still Going but Cutting Back Feb 20, 2020

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KNBR weekend talk-show host Marty Lurie talks to Henry Schulman about his decision to cut his schedule to pregames only, plus his thoughts on Gabe Kapler and the 2020 Giants. | Get our Giants Splash newsletter

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Mauricio Dubon and Jaylin Davis Feb 14, 2020

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At spring training in Scottsdale, Henry Schulman talks to two players acquired last July: infielder Dubon and outfielder Davis. Both got their first taste of the majors last year and are considered part of the Giants’ future.

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Buster Posey's Sense of Renewal Feb 12, 2020

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Chronicle national baseball writer John Shea visits with the Giants catcher ahead of spring training and talks about his health, the Giants' big changes and challenges, signs from Bruce Bochy and how he'll miss Madison Bumgarner.

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Giants and A’s: Five Questions Heading into Spring Training Feb 10, 2020

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In their second annual joint podcast ahead of spring training, Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman ask the five key questions that each team must answer in the 2020 season, with the Giants and A’s starting off in very different places.

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Gabe Kapler Meets Willie Mays Feb 04, 2020

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Chronicle National Baseball Writer John Shea stops by the new Giants manager's office at Oracle Park right after the skipper met the Say Hey Kid for the first time. Plus, roster discussions.

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General Manager Scott Harris Jan 16, 2020

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The new Giants GM talks to Henry Schulman about Thursday’s signing of Drew Smyly, how the Giants view 2020, why they’ve been relatively quiet this winter, and Madison Bumgarner’s departure.

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