Painful Times for Giants

May award special: The month keeps getting worse with a walkoff at Coors, plus Giants make a coaching change

Ron Wotus is back on the staff temporarily, the Giants' bullpen has another flop, are there other options? Lots of issues remain, and FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser break things down and chat about Buster Posey's comments Friday, plus FP hands out some May awards. Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com [https://mackweldon.com] with promo code FOUL Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com [http://bluechew.com] Use code FOUL for 10% off at royalretros.com/discount/FOUL?aff=82 [https://www.royalretros.com/discount/FOUL?aff=82] for vintage-inspired sports apparel celebrating classic teams, leagues and eras, including the San Francisco Seals See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Rock bottom? Another flop against Arizona puts Giants 12 games out, several flaws becoming all too obvious

San Francisco is in danger of becoming irrelevant in May after Arizona sweeps the Giants again. Third-base coach Hector Borg continues to have issues, the team struggles throwing strikes and swinging at them - FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser take a look at all the problems, plus: who's heating up and who's in a funk?  Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10] Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mixed results: Giants slam their way to wins over this past weekend, then drop the ball against the Diamonbacks

San Francisco's offense is coming around, but it's two steps forward, one step back recently as the team tries to get on a roll. FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser discuss Rafael Devers' surge and fine defensive work - and the Oracle Park effect, Willy Adames' error and leadoff role, Logan Webb's upcoming return, plus: more stolen bases? More hit-and-runs? And the week ahead and matchup to watch, with Tyler Mahle getting the nod.  Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10] Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️     See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Getting defensive: Reporter Justice delos Santos on what it's like to work out with Giants coach Ron Washington

San Francisco's infield coach is a legend at turning mediocre fielders into Gold Glove winners and he's doing it again with Luis Arraez. Can he improve even a beat writer? The San Jose Mercury News decided to find out and FP Santangelo and delos Santos, who now have both worked out with Washington, compare notes. Plus: analysis of the Giants' latest stumbles, Bryce Eldridge's role, Victor Bericoto's callup and FP's Hottest Take of the Week involves Matt Chapman 🌶️ Use code FOUL for 10% off at royalretros.com/discount/FOUL?aff=82 [https://www.royalretros.com/discount/FOUL?aff=82] for vintage-inspired sports apparel celebrating classic teams, leagues and eras, including the San Francisco Seals See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What's on your mind? FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser delve into the hottest topics about the Giants

Your questions answered! Ownership's commitment, Bryce Eldridge's usage, the trade deadline (and Luis Arraez), Matt Chapman and the bullpen-closer situation are at the forefront of fans' minds after San Francisco dropped the first two games at Arizona. What direction is this team heading?  To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL [https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL]. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.