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Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians
Read full article: Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join GuardiansAlyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians.
Matt Chapman wins 5th Gold Glove, Witt among 14 first-time winners
Read full article: Matt Chapman wins 5th Gold Glove, Witt among 14 first-time winnersSan Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove and Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time winners of baseball’s most famous fielding honor.
Giants hire former catcher Buster Posey as president of baseball operations, replacing Farhan Zaidi
Read full article: Giants hire former catcher Buster Posey as president of baseball operations, replacing Farhan ZaidiThe San Francisco Giants have hired former All-Star catcher Buster Posey as their president of baseball operations and fired Farhan Zaidi.
Heliot Ramos becomes first right-handed batter to hit Splash Homer at Oracle Park
Read full article: Heliot Ramos becomes first right-handed batter to hit Splash Homer at Oracle ParkThe Giants’ Heliot Ramos became the first right-handed batter in the 25-season history of Oracle Park to hit a Splash Homer into McCovey Cove, achieving the feat in a 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres.
Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants agree to $151 million, 6-year contract for 2025-30
Read full article: Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants agree to $151 million, 6-year contract for 2025-30Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman have agreed to a $151 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for 2025-30, giving up his chance to become a free agent after the season.
Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken hand
Read full article: Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken handAtlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley will miss at least the rest of the regular season after breaking his right hand.
Giants' Blake Snell throws 1st career no-hitter in 3-0 win over the Reds
Read full article: Giants' Blake Snell throws 1st career no-hitter in 3-0 win over the RedsBlake Snell pitched his first career no-hitter on Friday night, striking out 10 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
Giants left-hander Blake Snell has no-hitter through 8 innings against the Reds
Read full article: Giants left-hander Blake Snell has no-hitter through 8 innings against the RedsSan Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell has not allowed a hit through eight innings Friday night against the Cincinnati Reds.
Astros trade three prospects for lefty starter Kikuchi, sources tell KPRC 2
Read full article: Astros trade three prospects for lefty starter Kikuchi, sources tell KPRC 2The Astros have acquired left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi, sending right-handed pitcher Jake Bloss, outfielder Joey Loperfido and infielder Will Wagner to the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple sources with knowledge of the deal told KPRC 2 Sports.
Kershaw returns from shoulder surgery, Ohtani hits 31st homer, Dodgers beat Giants 6-4
Read full article: Kershaw returns from shoulder surgery, Ohtani hits 31st homer, Dodgers beat Giants 6-4Clayton Kershaw allowed two runs over four innings in his return from shoulder surgery, Nick Ahmed and Shohei Ohtani homered on consecutive pitches in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4.
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
Read full article: Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood FieldFans came out to celebrate Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers in several events and festivities around the historic Rickwood Field.
Austin Slater’s game-winning single in 10th lifts Giants past Astros 4-3
Read full article: Austin Slater’s game-winning single in 10th lifts Giants past Astros 4-3Austin Slater lined the game-winning single into left field with one out in the 10th inning, rallying the San Francisco Giants from two runs down in the inning to beat the Houston Astros 4-3.
Soto homers twice, including go-ahead shot in 9th, as streaking Yankees rally past Giants 7-5
Read full article: Soto homers twice, including go-ahead shot in 9th, as streaking Yankees rally past Giants 7-5Juan Soto homered twice, including a go-ahead drive in a four-run ninth inning against All-Star closer Camilo Doval, and the New York Yankees rallied past the San Francisco Giants 7-5.
Aaron Judge caps huge May by hitting 2 more homers to lead the Yankees past the Giants 6-2
Read full article: Aaron Judge caps huge May by hitting 2 more homers to lead the Yankees past the Giants 6-2Aaron Judge capped a spectacular May by homering twice in his first game ever in San Francisco and the New York Yankees beat the Giants 6-2.
Giants overcome 3rd straight 4-run deficit on the road, hold off reeling Mets 8-7
Read full article: Giants overcome 3rd straight 4-run deficit on the road, hold off reeling Mets 8-7Patrick Bailey hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning, Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman saved San Francisco with a defensive gem and the Giants came back from another big deficit to beat the staggering New York Mets 8-7.
Paul Skenes didn't have his best stuff against the Giants. The Pirates rookie made it work anyway
Read full article: Paul Skenes didn't have his best stuff against the Giants. The Pirates rookie made it work anywayPirates rookie Paul Skenes turned in another solid performance in his third major league start.
Harper homers, Wheeler strikes out 11 as Phillies complete 4-game sweep of Giants with 6-1 win
Read full article: Harper homers, Wheeler strikes out 11 as Phillies complete 4-game sweep of Giants with 6-1 winBryce Harper hit a three-run homer and Zack Wheeler struck out 11 in seven innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 6-1 win.
A visit from 'Papa Yaz' and a home run makes for a memorable day for Giants OF Mike Yastrzemski
Read full article: A visit from 'Papa Yaz' and a home run makes for a memorable day for Giants OF Mike YastrzemskiA visit from “Papa Yaz” before the game and a home run during it made for a memorable afternoon for Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski.
AP study: Nine MLB teams cut payroll this winter, and the average salary is up just 1.5%
Read full article: AP study: Nine MLB teams cut payroll this winter, and the average salary is up just 1.5%San Diego cut payroll by $96 million in the past year, the New York Mets by $50 million and the Los Angeles Angels by $49 million, among nine teams that slashed spending in a tepid free-agent market that sparked player unrest.
Giants' Alyssa Nakken coaches first regular-season game as a mom with baby daughter at the ballpark
Read full article: Giants' Alyssa Nakken coaches first regular-season game as a mom with baby daughter at the ballparkAlyssa Nakken became the first full-time female coach in major league history to appear on the field in April 2022.
Shohei Ohtani hits first home run for Dodgers, who beat Giants 5-4 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani hits first home run for Dodgers, who beat Giants 5-4 for 3-game sweepShohei Ohtani hit his first home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a solo drive in the seventh inning in a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants that finished a three-game sweep.
Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract.
Source: Astros in contact with Cy Young winner Blake Snell
Read full article: Source: Astros in contact with Cy Young winner Blake SnellAn MLB source tells KPRC 2 the Houston Astros have been in contact with the representation for 2023 Cy Young winner Blake Snell, confirming a report by The Athletic.
Slugging free agent Jorge Soler agrees to $42M, three-year deal with Giants, AP source says
Read full article: Slugging free agent Jorge Soler agrees to $42M, three-year deal with Giants, AP source saysA person with direct knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler has agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.
Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from Giants
Read full article: Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from GiantsFree agent left-hander Alex Wood has agreed to an $8.5 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, who also acquired right-hander Ross Stripling and cash from the San Francisco Giants.
Dusty Baker returning to the San Francisco Giants as a special assistant, source says
Read full article: Dusty Baker returning to the San Francisco Giants as a special assistant, source saysDusty Baker is returning to the San Francisco Giants for a third stint with the team, this time as a special assistant in the front office, according to a person with direct knowledge of the hire.
Jordan Hicks and Giants agree to $44 million, 4-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Jordan Hicks and Giants agree to $44 million, 4-year contract, AP source saysFree-agent pitcher Jordan Hicks and the San Francisco Giants have agreed on a $44 million, four-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said.
Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle
Read full article: Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to SeattleRobbie Ray has been traded from Seattle to San Francisco for outfielder Mitch Haniger and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in a swap of underperforming players coming off injuries.
Zaidi: Giants made comparable offer to $700M deal Shohei Ohtani received from rival Dodgers
Read full article: Zaidi: Giants made comparable offer to $700M deal Shohei Ohtani received from rival DodgersThe San Francisco Giants made three offers to Shohei Ohtani, including a final proposal that president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi called “very comparable if not identical” to the record $700 million, 10-year contract the Japanese two-way star agreed to with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las Vegas
Read full article: MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las VegasMajor League Baseball owners are set to vote on the proposed relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting Thursday.
Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to manage the San Francisco Giants, AP sources say
Read full article: Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to manage the San Francisco Giants, AP sources sayThree people with direct knowledge of the situation say the San Francisco Giants have hired manager Bob Melvin away from the division rival San Diego Padres.
Assistant coach Alyssa Nakken interviews for Giants manager position
Read full article: Assistant coach Alyssa Nakken interviews for Giants manager positionAlyssa Nakken, who became the first woman to coach on the field in a major league game when she worked first base for San Francisco in April 2022, has interviewed for the Giants managerial vacancy.
Manager Bob Melvin's job appears to be safe with the underwhelming Padres
Read full article: Manager Bob Melvin's job appears to be safe with the underwhelming PadresManager Bob Melvin’s job appears to be safe with the underwhelming San Diego Padres after owner Peter Seidler said in a statement that the current leadership team “continues to have my full support.”.
Giants right-hander Alex Cobb carries no-hit bid into 7th inning vs Reds
Read full article: Giants right-hander Alex Cobb carries no-hit bid into 7th inning vs RedsSan Francisco right-hander Alex Cobb carried a no-hit bid through seven innings against the Cincinnati Reds with the help of a scoring change.
Shohei Ohtani gets his 10th mound victory of the season in the Angels' 4-1 win over the Giants
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani gets his 10th mound victory of the season in the Angels' 4-1 win over the GiantsShohei Ohtani pitched six innings of three-hit ball and got his 10th victory of the season in the Los Angeles Angels' 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, when record 13 accomplished feat
Read full article: 12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, when record 13 accomplished featMajor League Baseball had a night of offense not seen in 129 years, with 12 teams scoring double-digit runs.
Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand has pinch-hit 3-run homer for 1st major league knock
Read full article: Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand has pinch-hit 3-run homer for 1st major league knockChristian Encarnacion-Strand’s first major league hit was a pinch-hit, three-run homer that gave the Cincinnati Reds an 8-7 lead against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning Tuesday night.
Matos hits first career HR to lift Giants past Diamondbacks 7-6 for 12th win in 13 games
Read full article: Matos hits first career HR to lift Giants past Diamondbacks 7-6 for 12th win in 13 gamesLuis Matos hit his first career home run, a go-ahead two-run drive in the sixth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 for their 12th win in 13 games.
MLB to stage Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field next June honoring Willie Mays
Read full article: MLB to stage Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field next June honoring Willie MaysMajor League Baseball will stage a Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, in June 2024 between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Yastrzemski splashes 3-run HR into McCovey Cove in the 10th as the Giants rally past the Padres 7-4
Read full article: Yastrzemski splashes 3-run HR into McCovey Cove in the 10th as the Giants rally past the Padres 7-4Mike Yastrzemski splashed a game-ending three-run homer into McCovey Cove in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the San Diego Padres 7-4 for their season-best eighth straight victory.
Roger Craig, former MLB pitcher and manager who was World Series fixture, dies at 93
Read full article: Roger Craig, former MLB pitcher and manager who was World Series fixture, dies at 93Roger Craig, who pitched for three championship teams during his major league career and then managed the San Francisco Giants to the 1989 World Series that was interrupted by a massive earthquake, has died.
Astros’ Jose Altuve to begin rehab assignment with Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Read full article: Astros’ Jose Altuve to begin rehab assignment with Sugar Land Space CowboysHouston Astros’ second baseman Jose Altuve is set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A affiliate Sugar Land Space Cowboys following his thumb surgery.
Rookie Casey Schmitt has 4 hits for historic start, Giants beat Diamondbacks 6-2
Read full article: Rookie Casey Schmitt has 4 hits for historic start, Giants beat Diamondbacks 6-2Rookie Casey Schmitt had four more hits, including a two-run homer, and Alex Cobb blanked Arizona into the eighth inning as the San Francisco Giants beat the Diamondbacks 6-2.
Astros have pitching holes to fill
Read full article: Astros have pitching holes to fillOver the past few days, we now have seen it impact the arms of the team. Jose Urquidy was placed on the 15-day IL after experiencing shoulder discomfort. Then on Monday, Luis Garcia checked out after the first inning due to an elbow injury. A tough break for the Astros who are already dealing with a fairly thin starting rotation.
DeSclafani throws 8 scoreless as Giants shut out Astros 2-0
Read full article: DeSclafani throws 8 scoreless as Giants shut out Astros 2-0Anthony DeSclafani pitched eight scoreless innings and Camilo Doval completed the three-hitter to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Padres rally for 2-game Mexican sweep, beat Giants 6-4
Read full article: Padres rally for 2-game Mexican sweep, beat Giants 6-4Matt Carpenter capped an eighth-inning rally with a tiebreaking, two-run double off the glove of diving centerfielder Mike Yastrzemski, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 for a two-game sweep of Major League Baseball’s first regular-season series in Mexico City.
Machado leads 11-HR Mexico City slugfest, Padres top Giants
Read full article: Machado leads 11-HR Mexico City slugfest, Padres top GiantsManny Machado put San Diego ahead in the seventh inning with his second homer and the 11th of the night, and the San Diego Padres outslugged the San Francisco Giants 16-11 in Major League Baseball’s first game in Mexico City.
Dodgers ponder shortstop for Betts after paternity leave
Read full article: Dodgers ponder shortstop for Betts after paternity leaveLos Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts was placed on the paternity list, keeping him out of Tuesday night’s game against the New York Mets, and the Gold Glove right fielder could find himself playing a new position when he returns Wednesday.
Muncy hits 2 more homers, powers Dodgers past Giants 10-5
Read full article: Muncy hits 2 more homers, powers Dodgers past Giants 10-5Max Muncy hit a three-run homer and a solo shot to finish a three-game set against San Francisco with four homers and 11 RBIs, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Giants 10-5 for a series win.
Judge HR, Cole Ks lead Yanks over Giants 5-0 on opening day
Read full article: Judge HR, Cole Ks lead Yanks over Giants 5-0 on opening dayAaron Judge followed his record-setting 2022 by homering on his first swing as Yankees captain, starting New York to a 5-0 opening day win over the San Francisco Giants.
Zaidi: Giants immediately communicated concerns about Correa
Read full article: Zaidi: Giants immediately communicated concerns about CorreaGiants executive Farhan Zaidi says the club expressed concerns to Carlos Correa’s representative immediately when an issue arose with the shortstop’s physical exam that led to the deal collapsing.
AP source: Correa's ankle subject of talks with Mets
Read full article: AP source: Correa's ankle subject of talks with MetsThe New York Mets and Carlos Correa’s agent are having discussions over the infielder’s physical days after similar concerns from the San Francisco Giants led to a collapse of their agreement with All-Star.
Carlos Rodón, newly shaved, puts on Yankees pinstripes
Read full article: Carlos Rodón, newly shaved, puts on Yankees pinstripesCarlos Rodón appeared without beard at a Yankee Stadium news conference, a day after his $162 million, six-year contract was announced, complying with the team grooming rules.
Reports: Mets swoop in overnight, snatch Carlos Correa for $315M
Read full article: Reports: Mets swoop in overnight, snatch Carlos Correa for $315MCarlos Correa has agreed to a $315 million, 12-year contract with the free-spending New York Mets after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants came apart over an issue with his physical.
AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year deal
Read full article: AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year dealStar shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press.
Joc Pederson, Martín Pérez accept $19.65M qualifying offers
Read full article: Joc Pederson, Martín Pérez accept $19.65M qualifying offersOutfielder Joc Pederson and left-hander Martín Pérez were the only players to accept $19.65 million qualifying offers from their former teams and end their free agency.
Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro on Hall of Fame committee ballot
Read full article: Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro on Hall of Fame committee ballotSteroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmeiro are on the eight-man ballot for the Hall of Fame’s contemporary baseball era committee, which meets Dec. 4 in San Diego.
Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs
Read full article: Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backsBrandon Crawford hit a game-ending two-run homer off Ian Kennedy moments after Thairo Estrada’s two-out triple, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1.
Drury, Nola homer in big rally, Padres beat Giants 13-7
Read full article: Drury, Nola homer in big rally, Padres beat Giants 13-7Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and Austin Nola’s two-run homer capped a seven-run rally that carried the San Diego Padres to a wild 13-7 win against the San Francisco Giants.
Machado's 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over Giants
Read full article: Machado's 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over GiantsManny Machado hit a game-ending, three-run homer and Juan Soto connected for his first long ball with the San Diego Padres, who overcame a blown save by Josh Hader to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4.
Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0
Read full article: Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0Julio Urias won his eighth consecutive decision and Miguel Vargas drove in two runs in his major league debut as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
Dodgers recover, beat Giants 9-6 on Betts' 3-run HR in 8th
Read full article: Dodgers recover, beat Giants 9-6 on Betts' 3-run HR in 8thMookie Betts broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 9-6 after blowing a five-run lead in the seventh.
Yaz's slam highlights 3-homer 9th as Giants stun Brewers 8-5
Read full article: Yaz's slam highlights 3-homer 9th as Giants stun Brewers 8-5Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-ending grand slam off major league saves leader Josh Hader for San Francisco’s third homer of the ninth inning, and the Giants rallied from a three-run deficit to stun the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5.
Max Fried, Braves go to salary arbitration $250,000 apart
Read full article: Max Fried, Braves go to salary arbitration $250,000 apartPitcher Max Fried became the fifth member of the World Series champion Atlanta Braves to go to salary arbitration, asking for $6.85 million while the team argued for $6.6 million.
Giants' Kapler pauses protest, stands for national anthem
Read full article: Giants' Kapler pauses protest, stands for national anthemSan Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler stood just outside the third base dugout at Citizens Bank Park for the national anthem, taking a break on Memorial Day from his protest against the direction of the nation.