The San Francisco Giants have struggled to land superstar players in recent years, losing out on Shohei Ohtani and other notable names like Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, and Giancarlo Stanton.
Part-owner Buster Posey points to the city's issues with crime and homelessness as a factor in the team's unsuccessful free-agent pursuits.
San Francisco's reputation has been negatively impacted in recent years, potentially affecting players' willingness to join the Giants.