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Will Cannon, Lily, and Davis be able to escape before its too late?
Find out what happens when baseball and Dungeons and Dragons collide in the season finale of Critical Hit: Last Chance!
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Shohei Ohtani was only following 176 people on Instagram at the start of the day, but
#SFGiants
ace Logan Webb just became the 177th. (
@seankeane
)
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The
#SFGiants
and Angels are the "leading candidates" to sign LHP Shōta Imanaga, "according to sources in the baseball world," per a report by Sankei Sports this morning in Japan. (
@maddelucchi
)
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"Sources tell me the
#SFGiants
are set, they are devoting their full heart and finances to landing one of Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the coming weeks." -MLB insider Jon Morosi
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It may not be today, but one day the
#SFGiants
fanbase will be rewarded for surviving Arson Judge.
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When's the last time the
#SFGiants
had a true long-term answer in center field who was still in their mid-20s?
Welcome to the San Francisco Giants, Jung Hoo Lee 🤝
이정후 선수, 샌프란시스코 자이언츠에 온 걸 환영합니다
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Assuming it gets finalized, this would easily be the largest free-agent contract the
#SFGiants
have ever given to a position player. The current highest is Aaron Rowand's five-year, $60 million pact back in 2007.
The
#SFGiants
have agreed to a $113 million contract with KBO superstar CF Jung-Hoo Lee, per multiple reports (Jon Heyman first). Lee has amazing bat-to-ball skills, an excellent approach, and has flashed some power.
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The
#SFGiants
have insisted ownership has not implemented any payroll restrictions for Farhan Zaidi, even though payroll significantly dropped after his hiring. But
@seankeane
noticed a comment following the deadline that hinted at something else.
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Kyle Harrison and Vaun Brown were selected as the
#SFGiants
Prospects of the Year by MLB Pipeline. (
@maddelucchi
)
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In Baseball America's look at Double-A,
#SFGiants
LHP Kyle Harrison was voted the best pitching prospect in the league. (
@maddelucchi
)
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In April, baseball meets Dungeons and Dragons in Critical Hit: Last Chance, the pilot season of the first ever baseball-themed DnD actual-play show!
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The
#SFGiants
have reportedly signed first-round pick Bryce Eldridge, officially adding the teenage two-way star to the organization. (
@maddelucchi
)
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With newer reports suggesting the
#SFGiants
are out on LHP Shōta Imanaga, seems worth mentioning that an MLB insider was adamant yesterday that San Francisco is "absolutely" interested in Cubs free-agent righty Marcus Stroman. (
@StevenRissotto
)
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The Yankees, Cubs, and
#SFGiants
are currently the favorites to sign free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, according to a report by Bob Nightengale of USA Today. (
@maddelucchi
)
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Since you probably don't want to read about that game, check out
@JDSInfinity
diatribe on the
#SFGiants
collapse.
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The
#SFGiants
optioned Heliot Ramos over the weekend with several veteran bats returning to the lineup. While Ramos' .491 OPS in his short MLB stint was far from productive,
@maddelucchi
saw several reasons for optimism in his development.
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IT'S HAPPENING!!!
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Giants infielder Casey Schmitt was just posing for photos, but a journalistic mistake put him at the center of Fanatics' jersey fiasco. (
@maddelucchi
)
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Give a warm welcome to
@bayareadirtbag
, the newest member of the Giants Baseball Insider team. In their first piece, she wrote about
#SFGiants
pitcher Logan Webb's visit to his old high school to discuss the dangers of substance abuse.
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The
#SFGiants
have promoted prospect Casey Schmitt to Triple-A. The third baseman was drafted with the 49th pick back in 2020 and he becomes the first player selected in the first three rounds by
#SFGameUp
under Farhan Zaidi to reach AAA. (
@maddelucchi
)
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It's finally prospect week, and
@maddelucchi
and
@giantprospectiv
are starting things off with their complete preseason
#SFGiants
preseason prospect rankings. Check out their scouting reports on the top 42 prospects in the system.
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The
#SFGiants
are expected to be heavily involved in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes this offseason, but Bob Nightengale expects them to turn their attention to Cody Bellinger if they fall short. (
@thefriscobay
)
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The
#SFGiants
acquired Otto Lopez in a trade with the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Lopez is an incredibly versatile defender with an above-average hit tool and plus speed. Read more about the newest member of the backup shortstop race in
@maddelucchi
latest.
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The
#SFGiants
have agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract that includes a third-year option with power-hitting free-agent catcher Tom Murphy, per multiple reports.
@maddelucchi
goes over Murphy's unique track record and how he fits SF's roster.
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The
#SFGiants
swept the Dodgers over the weekend, usurping them in the standings. Yet, it seems like MLB didn't bother watching before releasing their latest Power Rankings. (
@thefriscobay
)
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The
#SFGiants
handling of Kyle Harrison has left
@JDSInfinity
asking if the organization ever had a cogent plan this year for the franchise's best pitching prospect since Madison Bumgarner?
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Casey Schmitt homered and Kyle Harrison struck out three in a shutout first inning for Sacramento. Not a bad few minutes for the farm system.
Take this video, multiply it by 3: that was the first inning
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Yesterday was Giants Baseball Insider’s one-year anniversary. Thank you to all the amazing writers who have contributed to the site, and thank you to all our readers!
And if you like what we've done so far, we have some exciting new developments coming down the pipeline.
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Bob Melvin will be the
#SFGiants
next manager, according to a report by Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. How do you feel about the hiring? (
@StevenRissotto
)
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They truly don't care... most ownership groups don't actually care about their fanbase, but it's wild to be this committed to sharing that publicly.
To clarify, there’s absolutely payoff in building a winning team. But the off putting fan stuff …. for what reason?! What is accomplished??
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The
#SFGiants
have officially signed Jorge Soler. He immediately becomes the most potent power hitter on the team. (
@maddelucchi
)
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An industry source informed Giants Baseball Insider that the
#SFGiants
had a preliminary interview with Mariners coach Stephen Vogt on Thursday.
Susan Slusser of The SF Chronicle previously reported that Vogt was slated to interview. (
@StevenRissotto
)
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Wade Meckler has already proved he belongs in pro ball with a great debut in the
#SFGiants
org. 3 years ago, though, he was cut at Oregon St. Meckler spoke to
@maddelucchi
about how he went from a cut walk-on to an All-Pac-12 player and
#SFGameUp
prospect.
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Giants lose their first regular season game of the season 6-4, but Logan Webb looked great, Michael Conforto had a pair of XBH, Erik Miller had an electric debut, and Jung Hoo Lee got his first big-league hit.
Disappointing first result, but there’s plenty of season left!
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The
#SFGiants
drafted Maryland catcher Luke Shliger in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. While he's small in stature, Shliger has been a force in the ACC over the past two seasons. (
@maddelucchi
)
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Soler getting hits with RISP ✔️
Chapman heating up ✔️
Matos, Luciano, and Ramos with RBI hits ✔️
I can get used to this!
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Dusty Baker has once again returned to the
#SFGiants
organization as a special assistant to Farhan Zaidi and Larry Baer, according to a report by Bob Nightengale. (
@maddelucchi
)
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Joey Bart is such a non-emotive player that you can't tell, but there's no way that homer isn't one of the most satisfying of his career.
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The
#SFGiants
were one of three teams tied to Japanese fireballer Shintaro Fujinami. One of the most intriguing pitchers in Japan, Fujinami was posted by the Hanshin Tigers earlier this month. (
@maddelucchi
)
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With lineup cards out,
#SFGiants
catcher Blake Sabol and southpaw Sean Manaea are set to form the first Samoan battery in MLB history on Saturday afternoon. (
@thefriscobay
)
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Despite the
#SFGiants
chaotic offseason, ZiPS projections still put them squarely in the race to the playoffs with the NL West
#LADodgers
and
#SDPadres
. (
@maddelucchi
)
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Former
#SFGiants
ace Madison Bumgarner is likely headed for free agency after he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks. While the lefty has undeniably struggled,
@thefriscobay
makes the case for a reunion between Bumgarner and his former team.
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Bruce Bochy was hoping to bring longtime
#SFGiants
coach Ron Wotus with him to Texas, but Wotus passed on the opportunity to remain a special assistant with
#SFGameUp
. (
@thefriscobay
)
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The
#SFGiants
called up a pair of shortstops (Marco Luciano and Tyler Fitzgerald) and Tristan Beck in a flurry of roster moves on Thursday that signaled raising the white flag. It sure seems like the team's focus has moved to 2024. (
@maddelucchi
)
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The
#SFGiants
have made their first major acquisition of the offseason, signing longtime Mariners outfielder (and Mountain View, California-native) Mitch Haniger to a three-year, $43.5 million contract. (
@maddelucchi
)
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In an appearance on The TK Show,
#SFGameUp
announcer Dave Flemming discussed his expectations for the offseason and revealed an intriguing tidbit of information he's heard about potential
#SFGiants
free agent target Aaron Judge. (
@thefriscobay
)
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The
#SFGiants
signed 27yo outfielder Yusniel Díaz to a minor-league contract. Díaz was a longtime consensus top-100 prospect who received a $15.5 million signing bonus as an international free agent back in 2016. (
@maddelucchi
)
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#SFGiants
*High*-A affiliate Eugene Emeralds will host a pot giveaway on 4/20. (
@seankeane
)
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From arguably the best free-agent starting pitcher to a potential utility infielder who will probably sign a minor-league contract,
@maddelucchi
explains why these five free agents are perfect fits with the
#SFGiants
.
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Giants have promoted LHP Juan Sanchez and OF Wade Meckler to Triple-A. These moves are likely backfilling some releases early in the week. We’ll see if there are more moves on the horizon.
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The
#SFGiants
only have one player headed to the All-Star Game after MLB announced the first full rosters. It's a disappointing result for several players, but that shouldn't cast a shadow on Camilo Doval's well-deserved selection. (
@kylachingona
)
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If
#SFGiants
fans want to look back on some of Brandon Crawford's best moments in the Orange and Black, now that his tenure with the team has come to an end.
@bayareadirtbag
ranked the top-five moments of his career last October.
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Puerto Rico upset the Dominican Republic tonight, eliminating one of the World Baseball Classic favorites from the tournament. However, that didn't stop
#SFGiants
closer Camilo Doval from having a dominant outing on the big stage. (
@maddelucchi
)
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The
#SFGiants
traded RHP Ross Stripling to the A's for an outfielder prospect with some intriguing tools.
@maddelucchi
breaks down the deal, the org's newest prospect, and the other potential moves it sets the stage for.
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The Astros have claimed OF/C Cooper Hummell off waivers from the Giants.
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Yes, that Bad Bunny.
#SFGiants
infielder Wilmer Flores and top-hitting prospect Marco Luciano are some of the first clients of the pop star's new venture into a sports agency. (
@maddelucchi
)
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The
#SFGiants
haven't invited Aubrey Huff to reunions because of his hateful rhetoric. They reportedly won't acquire a player with a DV history.
They undermined both of those stances by welcoming Omar Vizquel to Mike Murphy's Wall of Fame induction.
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The
#SFGiants
added their first collegiate hitter in the 2023 MLB Draft in the third round, selecting Auburn shortstop Cole Foster. (
@maddelucchi
)
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Could the
#SFGiants
sign both Trea Turner and Aaron Judge this offseason? According to a new report,
#SFGameUp
is planning to pursue both stars in free agency. (
@maddelucchi
)
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The
#SFGiants
want to get more athletic, but they also need to upgrade the lineup.
@thefriscobay
breaks down how Rhys Hoskins could fit if San Francisco is too tempted by his offensive upside.
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The
#SFGiants
officially signed OF Jung-Hoo Lee, original story updated with contract details.
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After selling out on Opening Day, the
#SFGiants
have only averaged a paid attendance of 32,833 in their four home games since.
@thefriscobay
has attended multiple games on their first homestand of the season and gives her take on the vibes at Oracle Park.
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That'll work! The
#SFGiants
offense erupted for seven home runs and Anthony DeSclafani looked as good as he's looked since 2021 in a fantastic 12-3 win over the White Sox. (
@thefriscobay
)
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We took the day off as a site today, but that didn't mean some of us still couldn't catch today's
#SFGiants
game.
@JDSInfinity
@maddelucchi
@thefriscobay
@seankeane
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The Astros won the World Series on Saturday, giving former
#SFGiants
Dusty Baker and Mauricio Dubón a championship ring.
@seankeane
dove into Dusty's incredible MLB life in his first piece for Giants Baseball Insider.
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Kyle Harrison, the top prospect in the
#SFGiants
system, had the best start of his season on Saturday. Our
@JDSInfinity
was on hand for Harrison's outstanding outing and talked to the lefty after the game. Check out what the De La Salle alum had to say:
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In a 5-14 stretch, the
#SFGiants
had fallen out of Wild Card position. After weeks of frustration, Thairo Estrada called a team meeting. They've won both games since. Check out what Estrada and several players had to say about his speech. (
@maddelucchi
)
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ICYMI: The
#SFGiants
front office has reportedly come to the conclusion that they may need to trade some of the organization's young pitching to upgrade offensively this offseason. (
@maddelucchi
)
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I could watch Jordan Hicks induce grounders to Chapman, Ahmed, and Estrada forever.
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In their first piece with us,
@jenmacramos
wrote about the Eugene Emeralds
#SaveOurEms
night at PK Park this evening. The
#SFGiants
High-A affiliate is trying to drum up fan support to help push the local government to pay for a new stadium.
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The
#SFGiants
announced the first wave of hirings to Bob Melvin's coaching staff, which mostly featured returning faces. Check out the full update as Melvin nearly finalizes his staff here:
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Carlos Correa confirmed that he plans to opt out of his contract with the Twins and become a free agent. He has extensive ties with
#SFGiants
new general manager Pete Putila and could be a top target for
#SFGameUp
. (
@maddelucchi
)
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The
#SFGiants
have agreed to a deal with former A's and Padres starting pitcher Sean Manaea. While
#SFGameUp
could still add another arm, they now have a preliminary five-man rotation in 2023. (
@maddelucchi
)
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6
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In her first piece with us,
@thefriscobay
recapped the
#SFGiants
6-2 loss to the Padres. Despite the loss, Alex Cobb finished his first season with
#SFGameUp
on a high note, delivering an excellent outing on short rest.
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The
#SFGiants
haven't made any trade deadline acquisitions yet, but we just made one of our own! Check out new contributor
@StevenRissotto
first piece with us:
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The
#SFGiants
promoted RHP Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A on Saturday, bringing the Taiwanese prospect one step closer to the major leagues. (
@maddelucchi
)
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“This new-look Sean Manaea is the most compelling he’s ever been.”
Manaea may have struggled in his
#SFGiants
debut on Monday, but check out why
@_kuyamikey
saw reason for excitement in the southpaw’s pitch arsenal.
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Our own
@maddelucchi
caught a stadium graphic at Oracle Park on Saturday that suggests they hosted NPB star Kodai Senga. Could he be the
#SFGiants
top free-agent pitching target if Carlos Rodón signs elsewhere?
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While focus is on Aaron Judge, another report emerged this morning tying the
#SFGiants
to Cody Bellinger. With Farhan Zaidi saying
#SFGameUp
will add two outfielders this offseason, could both Judge and Bellinger could be heading to SF? (
@maddelucchi
)
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In a press conference on Friday morning,
#SFGiants
president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said, "there is mutual interest" between the team and likely free agent Carlos Rodón about a reunion that keeps him with
#SFGameUp
. (
@maddelucchi
)
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According to a report by KNBR's Danny Emerman, Ross Stripling has exercised the player option in his contract to return to the
#SFGiants
in 2024. (
@maddelucchi
)
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As minor league seasons wind down,
@giantprospectiv
continues recapping the
#SFGiants
affiliates. This time he looks back at the High-A Eugene Emeralds, who had top performances from players like Victor Bericoto, Carson Whisenhunt, Wade Meckler, and more.
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After releasing our prospect rankings on Monday,
@giantprospectiv
took a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the
#SFGiants
farm system.
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7
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The Cincinnati Reds signed former
#SFGiants
catcher Austin Wynns to a major league contract earlier this week. (
@StevenRissotto
)
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Nothing Like It
I doubt this is actually the case, but it is wildly impressive that among all the Dodgers/Cubs/Blue Jays reports, the most we've gotten about the Giants is that Buster Posey wore a suit on Saturday
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The
#SFGiants
made a minor trade with the A's at the end of August, sending LHP Sean Newcomb to Oakland. Since the deal, Newcomb has been the best pitcher on the A's staff, striking out 15 while allowing just one run across 12 IP. (
@maddelucchi
)
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The
#SFGiants
are reportedly already "active" on the starting pitching market,
@JDSInfinity
breaks down whether Rangers LHP Jordan Montgomery fits in their latest free-agent profile.
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I am ready to get hurt again
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The
#SFGiants
are under .500 no more! Brandon Crawford, Mike Yastrzemski, and Joc Pederson led the charge in a dramatic 7-5 victory over the Yankees. (
@maddelucchi
)
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#SFGiants
express early interest in
#KBO
star outfielder Jung-hoo Lee, who could join MLB as early as next season. (
@giantprospectiv
)
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The
#SFGiants
got back on track with a blowout win over the Padres on Thursday night. (
@JDSInfinity
)
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3
17
According to a report, the
#SFGiants
are "hoping" to trade Tommy La Stella this offseason. (
@maddelucchi
)
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3
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The
#SFGiants
quietly announced on Monday that Alex Cobb will likely be on the injured list to start next season. It only increases the pressure on the franchise to make some major acquisitions this offseason. (
@maddelucchi
)
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The
#SFGiants
signed 20 prospects from throughout Latin America on Monday at the start of the 2024 IFA period.
@maddelucchi
breaks down what we know about some of the biggest names in the class:
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The
#SFGiants
are bucking industry convention by making a gamble on their ability to coax a starter out of Jordan Hicks.
@JDSInfinity
explains why they are fully behind the $44 million signing.
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The
#SFGiants
claimed former Mariners RHP Devin Sweet off waivers from the A's on Monday morning. Full writeup on the newest member of the organization from
@maddelucchi
:
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