Giants Splash

Who is Chadwick Tromp? Farm director Kyle Haines answers that eternal question and tells Henry Schulman about the catcher and other prospects coming to spring training, including pitcher Sean Hjelle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of two podcasts with Giants farm director Kyle Haines, beat reporter Henry Schulman gets the lowdown on the minor-leaguers on the 40-man roster who will report to major-league camp next month, including hard-throwing relievers Melvin Adon and Dany Jimenez, plus infielder Kean Wong and 35-homer outfielder Jaylin Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henry Schulman talks to Arizona Republic Diamondbacks writer Nick Piecoro about the Big Fella’s defection to the desert on a five-year, $85 million contract, what went into the move, and what he might have really felt about leaving the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronicle writers Henry Schulman, Ron Kroichick, Bruce Jenkins and John Shea share their memories of being at Candlestick Park during the 1989 World Series when the Loma Prieta Earthquake hit. First published Oct. 11, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beat reporters Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman talk about what the Giants and A’s did in San Diego and still need to do; the unorthodox new Giants coaching staff; the A’s interest in an old mate; and changes coming to both stadiums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their second daily podcast from baseball’s winter meetings in San Diego, Chronicle beat reporters Henry Schulman and Susan Slusser have real news to discuss. The Giants made a significant signing for their rotation and a trade for two infielders, while Slusser learned that the A’s have a new backup catcher in their sights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Giants serious about bringing Madison Bumgarner back? Are the A’s about to trade for a lefty reliever? And wait till you hear about Billy Beane’s fantasy football stud. It’s all in the first daily report from San Diego by beat reporters Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a joint podcast, Giants beat reporter Henry Schulman and A’s beat reporter Susan Slusser delve into the teams’ needs as they head to baseball’s Winter Meetings, which begin Monday in San Diego. The trade and free-agent markets have been busier than usual, so there could be action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Giants manager discusses the fallout from his polarizing hire nearly three weeks ago, the coaching staff he wants to build, how he will manage "legacy players" like Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an August interview, Giants farm director Kyle Haines tells Henry Schulman about the prospects Giants fans care about the most: Heliot Ramos, Joey Bart, Sean Hjelle, Marco Luciano and more. Plus: The health of the farm system. First published Aug. 9, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabe Kapler is the fourth skipper he’s worked for in San Francisco, a rare feat of endurance. The third-base coach discusses his impressions of Kapler and the direction the Giants are headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronicle writers Ann Killion and Susan Slusser discuss the hiring of Gabe Kapler as the new Giants manager, and get right to the elephant in the room: How he handled assault allegations involving minor-league players while he was with the Dodgers organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Holmes, hired in December to run the Giants scouting for the amateur draft and international signing periods, talks about top draft pick Hunter Bishop, the outfielder from Arizona State, other top picks from June, and how they performed during their first summer of pro ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a combined Giants Splash/A’s Plus, Susan, Henry and John Shea break down the World Series matchup and talk about the Nationals' history and the Astros' future. Plus: The Chronicle's baseball writers provide their picks to win it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman and features writer Ron Kroichick share their memories of being at Candlestick Park during the 1989 World Series when the Loma Prieta Earthquake hit. Also contributing their personal memories are columnist Bruce Jenkins and national baseball writer John Shea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices