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Hunter Pence of the San Francisco Giants at bat in the bottom of the second inning against the Ariz...

Joseph Jarosz

Giants To Honor Former Outfielder Hunter Pence With Spot On Wall Of Fame

The San Francisco Giants are adding another bronze plaque to its Wall of Fame. Hunter Pence, a member of the 2012 and 2014 World Series championship teams, is the latest addition to the team’s honorary club. The Wall of Fame was created in 2008 as a way to honor the team’s greatest players and contributors. […]

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Gabe Kapler ejected after arguing with umpires....

Joseph Jarosz

Giants Manager Gabe Kapler Ejected From Dodgers Finale

Gabe Kapler did not last the whole game Thursday against the Dodgers. Everything started at the top of the sixth inning. Giants pitcher Jarlín García struck out Dodgers outfielder James Outman and then appeared to direct his celebration towards Mookie Betts, who was in the on-deck circle at the time. The two appeared to have […]

5 days ago

Josh Bell and Juan Soto attend batting practice prior to a baseball game against the New York Mets...

Joseph Jarosz

Former MLB Pitcher Discusses Trade Deadline Deals With Cattles & Ramie

All but one MLB team made a trade before Tuesday’s deadline. The Colorado Rockies were the only major league team not to make a deal Tuesday. That means there were plenty of other trades, and non-trades, to discuss once the deadline passed. Rob Dibble, former MLB pitcher and current host of The Rob Dibble Show […]

6 days ago

Nick Senzel of the Cincinnati Reds scores as Curt Casali of the San Francisco Giants can't handle t...

Joseph Jarosz

San Francisco Giants Ship Casali, Boyd, Rosenthal In Trade Deadline Moves

The San Francisco Giants were busy at the trade deadline, but not in a way fans probably hoped. According to reports, the Giants have sent catcher Curt Casali and pitcher Matthew Boyd to the Seattle Mariners. It is not yet known who the Giants received in return. The Mariners sent back pitcher Michael Stryffeler and […]

7 days ago

Brandon Crawford fields the ball against the Arizona Diamondbacks....

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Brandon Crawford Begins Rehab Assignment With Sacramento River Cats

Brandon Crawford is getting closer to returning to the San Francisco Giants. In preparation for his return, the shortstop is making a stop in Sacramento for the River Cats Tuesday and Wednesday, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. The Sacramento River Cats are the AAA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. He’s expected to play five […]

7 days ago

Darin Ruf hits a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at O...

Joseph Jarosz

Giants Trade Darin Ruf To New York Mets, Reports Say

A New York baseball team is getting another Bay Area ball player. The San Francisco Giants are sending first baseman 36-year-old Darin Ruf to the New York Mets in exchange for multiple prospects, first reported by Joel Sherman, MLB Network Insider and later confirmed by the Giants. One of the prospects is Elk Grove native […]

7 days ago

Dixon Machado of the San Francisco Giants chases down a fly ball....

Joseph Jarosz

Giants Add Dixon Machado, Ford Proctor Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The San Francisco Giants have made a couple of moves before the MLB Trade deadline. On Sunday, the Giants announced they completed a trade with the Chicago Cubs for infielder Dixon Machado for pitcher Raynel Espinal. The following day, the team announced a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for catcher/infielder Ford Proctor in exchange […]

7 days ago

Juan Soto at bat for the Washington Nationals....

Joseph Jarosz

Washington Nationals Trade Juan Soto To San Diego Padres

Juan Soto is heading to Southern California. According to ESPN, the San Diego Padres are set to acquire Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals. According to a tweet from MLB Network, the Padres are expected to send multiple players — MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams, Robert Hassell III, James Wood and Jarlin Susana — to the […]

7 days ago

Joc Pederson at bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium....

Joseph Jarosz

Giants Outfielder Joc Pederson Placed On Injured List For Concussion

San Francisco Giants outfield Joc Pederson has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list, the team announced Friday. The move comes after Pederson crashed into the wall Thursday night, hitting his head against the wall while attempting to rob a two-run home run from Chicago Cubs’ third baseman Patrick Wisdom. He was soon removed […]

11 days ago

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Buyers Or Sellers? What Reports Say Bay Area Teams Could Do By MLB’s Trade Deadline

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, more reports are trickling out about what teams could do on or by Tuesday, Aug. 2. As of July 28, the Oakland A’s are longshots to make the postseason. The Giants, on the other hand, have better odds of being in the postseason. Despite a recent seven-game losing streak, there […]

12 days ago

Carlos Rodón throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks....

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Giants Pitcher Carlos Rodón Kicks Bat In Frustration, Hits Teammate

Look, we’ve all had those moments when you’ve wanted to throw something. Kick something. Punch something. But once you get to a certain age, you realize that if you want to pull the trigger on getting that relief from your anger, you need to be aware of your surroundings. San Francisco Giants pitcher Carlos Rodón […]

13 days ago

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The Athletics’ Eno Sarris Joins Cattles & Ramie

On Friday’s edition of Cattles & Ramie, The Athletic’s Eno Sarris joined Ramie to talk about his latest article, MLB’s ‘Three True Outcomes’ are all down, for the first time in 17 years. Why?, as well as get his thoughts on the state of baseball in 2022. Topics discussed: Batting statistics are done this year, how big […]

18 days ago

Arizona Wildcats Catcher Daniel Susac (6) hits a foul ball down the third base line during the PAC1...

Joseph Jarosz

Here Are The 2022 MLB Draftees With Ties To The Sacramento Region

A handful of MLB draftees have ties to the Sacramento region. Here are the local talent who got drafted.

20 days ago

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Amiliano Fragoso

MLB Commissioner Adamant Over A’s Stadium Saga: ‘It Needs to Happen Now’

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred was stern when it came to the Oakland Athletics’ stadium woes, wanting the club to find a new ballpark in the Bay Area, or risk relocation in the near future. Speaking to the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Tuesday in Los Angeles, Manfred discusess both the A’s and Tampa […]

21 days ago

The MLB Draft board in Los Angeles announces the San Francisco Giants pick....

Joseph Jarosz

San Francisco Giants Draft Reggie Crawford In First Round Of MLB Draft

The San Francisco Giants draft results from the first weekend of the MLB Draft can be summed up in one position, pitching. Reggie Crawford was selected in the first round of the MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants. With the last pick in the first round Sunday, the Giants selected the left-handed pitcher from […]