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#buster-posey

Giants offseason preview: Obvious hole emerging in infield

Buster Posey highlights the importance of homegrown talent and consistent infield performance for the future success of the Giants.

Buster Posey reportedly puts several ex-SF Giants teammates on trade block

Buster Posey is navigating trade talks for former teammates as he takes over the Giants' front office, indicating a shift towards everyday players.

SF Giants' Buster Posey turns Will Clark's profanity-laced tirade into reality

Buster Posey's decisions as Giants president are aligning with former players' criticisms of the team's analytics approach.

Prelude to a trade?

Camilo Doval may be traded as the Giants evaluate their roster under new GM Zack Minasian.

The vibe shift is real

Buster Posey's remarks reveal a planned shift in Giants' operations, emphasizing a return to traditional baseball practices while still respecting analytics.

SF Giants' Matt Chapman, Patrick Bailey win Gold Glove Awards

Buster Posey emphasizes building a fundamentally sound team with strong defense, highlighted by the Gold Glove wins of Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey.

Giants offseason preview: Obvious hole emerging in infield

Buster Posey highlights the importance of homegrown talent and consistent infield performance for the future success of the Giants.

Buster Posey reportedly puts several ex-SF Giants teammates on trade block

Buster Posey is navigating trade talks for former teammates as he takes over the Giants' front office, indicating a shift towards everyday players.

SF Giants' Buster Posey turns Will Clark's profanity-laced tirade into reality

Buster Posey's decisions as Giants president are aligning with former players' criticisms of the team's analytics approach.

Prelude to a trade?

Camilo Doval may be traded as the Giants evaluate their roster under new GM Zack Minasian.

The vibe shift is real

Buster Posey's remarks reveal a planned shift in Giants' operations, emphasizing a return to traditional baseball practices while still respecting analytics.

SF Giants' Matt Chapman, Patrick Bailey win Gold Glove Awards

Buster Posey emphasizes building a fundamentally sound team with strong defense, highlighted by the Gold Glove wins of Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey.
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2025 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 4

James Tibbs III stands out as a promising prospect for the Giants, showing the potential for rapid development despite early struggles.
#blake-snell

MLB execs predict Snell re-signs with Giants in free agency

MLB executives believe Blake Snell will re-sign with the Giants, citing his successful season and connection to the West Coast.

Snell unsurprisingly opts out of Giants contract, becomes free agent

Blake Snell's performance was inconsistent, but he rebounded significantly in the latter part of the season, leading to his decision to opt out of his contract.

Giants' Snell, 2-time Cy Young winner, opts out

Blake Snell has opted out of his Giants contract, entering free agency for the second consecutive year.

ESPN gives encouraging report on Blake Snell's return to SF

Blake Snell is a sought-after free agent after a stellar season and teams are betting on his performance despite durability concerns.

MLB execs predict Snell re-signs with Giants in free agency

MLB executives believe Blake Snell will re-sign with the Giants, citing his successful season and connection to the West Coast.

Snell unsurprisingly opts out of Giants contract, becomes free agent

Blake Snell's performance was inconsistent, but he rebounded significantly in the latter part of the season, leading to his decision to opt out of his contract.

Giants' Snell, 2-time Cy Young winner, opts out

Blake Snell has opted out of his Giants contract, entering free agency for the second consecutive year.

ESPN gives encouraging report on Blake Snell's return to SF

Blake Snell is a sought-after free agent after a stellar season and teams are betting on his performance despite durability concerns.
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#baseball-prospects

Carsons Seymour and Ragsdale added to 40-man roster; Kai-Wei Teng designated for assignment

The San Francisco Giants are strategically adjusting their roster by adding two pitchers and designating one for assignment based on performance and potential.

2025 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List introduction and nominees

The Giants’ farm system remains strong amidst organizational changes, allowing fans to engage in ranking and recognizing top prospects.

Player review: Tyler Fitzgerald

Tyler Fitzgerald's impressive 2024 performance showcases a power-speed dynamic that excites Giants fans and hints at a brighter future for the team.

Carsons Seymour and Ragsdale added to 40-man roster; Kai-Wei Teng designated for assignment

The San Francisco Giants are strategically adjusting their roster by adding two pitchers and designating one for assignment based on performance and potential.

2025 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List introduction and nominees

The Giants’ farm system remains strong amidst organizational changes, allowing fans to engage in ranking and recognizing top prospects.

Player review: Tyler Fitzgerald

Tyler Fitzgerald's impressive 2024 performance showcases a power-speed dynamic that excites Giants fans and hints at a brighter future for the team.
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Former San Francisco Giants Slugger Signs Deal With Chicago White Sox

San Francisco Giants traded Austin Slater to the Reds due to outfield competition, ending his long tenure with the team.
#mlb

SF Giants are making godson of Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda their new GM

Zack Minasian is set to be the new Giants GM, marking a unique family achievement in MLB history.

Giants fans react to rival Dodgers winning 2024 World Series

The Dodgers won their eighth World Series title, defeating the Yankees 7-6 in Game 5.
The Giants are revamping their strategy under Buster Posey's leadership to compete with the Dodgers.

Mon/Tues BP: Are the Giants actually going to make a run at Juan Soto?

Juan Soto's free agency is a pivotal moment in MLB, with all teams except the Athletics interested in making offers.

Report: Giants to meet with Juan Soto, seen as 'legit' contenders

San Francisco Giants are actively pursuing free agent Juan Soto amid strong competition and may adjust payroll for his signing.

Valuable lessons Giants can learn from watching 2024 playoffs

The Giants struggle to land franchise-altering stars while rivals thrive with them.
Postseason success emphasizes the importance of star players in MLB.
The gap between the Giants and the Dodgers has widened significantly.

Report: Ray declines opt-out in Giants contract to remain with team

Robbie Ray will stay with the Giants for the next two seasons after declining his opt-out clause.

SF Giants are making godson of Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda their new GM

Zack Minasian is set to be the new Giants GM, marking a unique family achievement in MLB history.

Giants fans react to rival Dodgers winning 2024 World Series

The Dodgers won their eighth World Series title, defeating the Yankees 7-6 in Game 5.
The Giants are revamping their strategy under Buster Posey's leadership to compete with the Dodgers.

Mon/Tues BP: Are the Giants actually going to make a run at Juan Soto?

Juan Soto's free agency is a pivotal moment in MLB, with all teams except the Athletics interested in making offers.

Report: Giants to meet with Juan Soto, seen as 'legit' contenders

San Francisco Giants are actively pursuing free agent Juan Soto amid strong competition and may adjust payroll for his signing.

Valuable lessons Giants can learn from watching 2024 playoffs

The Giants struggle to land franchise-altering stars while rivals thrive with them.
Postseason success emphasizes the importance of star players in MLB.
The gap between the Giants and the Dodgers has widened significantly.

Report: Ray declines opt-out in Giants contract to remain with team

Robbie Ray will stay with the Giants for the next two seasons after declining his opt-out clause.
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#baseball

Giants offseason preview: Is there enough depth if Snell walks?

The Giants aimed for the best rotation in baseball, but failed to achieve their expectations with a mid-tier performance post-trade deadline.

Giants Hire Randy Winn As VP Of Player Development

Randy Winn appointed VP of player development for the Giants, emphasizing a focus on enhancing player growth and organizational success.

Mon/Tues BP: The World Series is set

The 2024 World Series features the Los Angeles Dodgers facing off against the New York Yankees, excluding the San Francisco Giants.

Zack Minasian Named New GM of the Giants

Zack Minasian has been named the new general manager of the San Francisco Giants, reflecting his extensive experience and deep connection to baseball.

Click to open your invitation to the Haters' Ball

Giant fans should consider ignoring the Dodgers-Yankees World Series due to competitive disparity and generating feelings of spite.

Giants officially promote Martinez to pitching coach after Price exit

J.P. Martinez has been promoted to pitching coach for the Giants, following Bryan Price's departure.
Price's tenure was meant to be short-term, allowing him to work alongside his friend, Bob Melvin.

Giants offseason preview: Is there enough depth if Snell walks?

The Giants aimed for the best rotation in baseball, but failed to achieve their expectations with a mid-tier performance post-trade deadline.

Giants Hire Randy Winn As VP Of Player Development

Randy Winn appointed VP of player development for the Giants, emphasizing a focus on enhancing player growth and organizational success.

Mon/Tues BP: The World Series is set

The 2024 World Series features the Los Angeles Dodgers facing off against the New York Yankees, excluding the San Francisco Giants.

Zack Minasian Named New GM of the Giants

Zack Minasian has been named the new general manager of the San Francisco Giants, reflecting his extensive experience and deep connection to baseball.

Click to open your invitation to the Haters' Ball

Giant fans should consider ignoring the Dodgers-Yankees World Series due to competitive disparity and generating feelings of spite.

Giants officially promote Martinez to pitching coach after Price exit

J.P. Martinez has been promoted to pitching coach for the Giants, following Bryan Price's departure.
Price's tenure was meant to be short-term, allowing him to work alongside his friend, Bob Melvin.
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#bryce-eldridge

Giants AFL Week 3 recap

The San Francisco Giants are enduring a challenging stretch with no baseball while awaiting offseason developments.

2025 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 2

Bryce Eldridge has been named the top prospect in the Giants organization, showcasing outstanding performance in the Minor Leagues during 2024.

Giants AFL Week 3 recap

The San Francisco Giants are enduring a challenging stretch with no baseball while awaiting offseason developments.

2025 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 2

Bryce Eldridge has been named the top prospect in the Giants organization, showcasing outstanding performance in the Minor Leagues during 2024.
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#major-league-baseball

Friday BP: Matt Chapman, Patrick Bailey earn Fielding Bible honors

The San Francisco Giants had two players, Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey, recognized for their defensive excellence by Fielding Bible's annual awards.

Could Kim be Giants' 2024 offseason version of Chapman?

The Giants aim to replicate last year's successful acquisitions by pursuing versatile players like Ha-Seong Kim, who has a notable connection to the team.

Giants Expected To Scale Back Payroll

The Giants are planning to reduce player payroll while being over the luxury tax threshold for the first time in six years.

Player review: Tristan Beck

Tristan Beck's 2024 season was a notable comeback after overcoming a serious arm injury, showcasing resilience and potential in his performance.

SF Giants announce shakeup within pitching department

J.P. Martinez has been promoted to pitching coach after Bryan Price's departure, ensuring continuity in the Giants' coaching staff.

How Ramos, Fitzgerald breakouts impact Giants' offseason plans

Heliot Ramos demonstrates ambition for improvement, planning to play winter ball and build on his successful season with the Giants.

Friday BP: Matt Chapman, Patrick Bailey earn Fielding Bible honors

The San Francisco Giants had two players, Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey, recognized for their defensive excellence by Fielding Bible's annual awards.

Could Kim be Giants' 2024 offseason version of Chapman?

The Giants aim to replicate last year's successful acquisitions by pursuing versatile players like Ha-Seong Kim, who has a notable connection to the team.

Giants Expected To Scale Back Payroll

The Giants are planning to reduce player payroll while being over the luxury tax threshold for the first time in six years.

Player review: Tristan Beck

Tristan Beck's 2024 season was a notable comeback after overcoming a serious arm injury, showcasing resilience and potential in his performance.

SF Giants announce shakeup within pitching department

J.P. Martinez has been promoted to pitching coach after Bryan Price's departure, ensuring continuity in the Giants' coaching staff.

How Ramos, Fitzgerald breakouts impact Giants' offseason plans

Heliot Ramos demonstrates ambition for improvement, planning to play winter ball and build on his successful season with the Giants.
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1 week ago

Report: Giants in 'mix' for free-agent starter, make sense for another

The Giants are actively exploring options for top-tier pitchers like Max Fried and Corbin Burnes following Blake Snell's departure. They aim to strengthen their rotation.
#mlb-offseason

Weekend BP: Onto the offseason

The Dodgers' victory signifies the start of an active offseason for the Giants, with important dates and negotiations ahead.

Prediction poll: Will the Giants trade LWJ and/or Yaz?

The Giants are trading Mike Yastrzemski and LaMonte Wade Jr. to cut payroll and adapt to the offseason.
The trade landscape has shifted towards a zero-sum mentality among teams.

A look at projected contracts for Giants targets

San Francisco Giants' offseason strategy is unclear this year despite ongoing roster needs and potential free agent targets.

Weekend BP: Onto the offseason

The Dodgers' victory signifies the start of an active offseason for the Giants, with important dates and negotiations ahead.

Prediction poll: Will the Giants trade LWJ and/or Yaz?

The Giants are trading Mike Yastrzemski and LaMonte Wade Jr. to cut payroll and adapt to the offseason.
The trade landscape has shifted towards a zero-sum mentality among teams.

A look at projected contracts for Giants targets

San Francisco Giants' offseason strategy is unclear this year despite ongoing roster needs and potential free agent targets.
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#2024-season

Player review: Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto showed signs of recovery in 2024, significantly improving his performance after shoulder surgery and contributing to the Giants' offense.

Player review: Hayden Birdsong

Hayden Birdsong, with remarkable skills and performance, presents strong potential for the Giants' rotation despite competition.

Player review: Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto showed signs of recovery in 2024, significantly improving his performance after shoulder surgery and contributing to the Giants' offense.

Player review: Hayden Birdsong

Hayden Birdsong, with remarkable skills and performance, presents strong potential for the Giants' rotation despite competition.
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#matt-chapman

Patrick Bailey and Matt Chapman are NL Gold Glove Award winners

Patrick Bailey and Matt Chapman of the San Francisco Giants both won the National League Gold Glove Award for their exceptional defensive performances in 2024.

Player review: Matt Chapman

Matt Chapman had a standout 2024, earning accolades and breaking records while solidifying his role as a top player in baseball.

Patrick Bailey and Matt Chapman are NL Gold Glove Award winners

Patrick Bailey and Matt Chapman of the San Francisco Giants both won the National League Gold Glove Award for their exceptional defensive performances in 2024.

Player review: Matt Chapman

Matt Chapman had a standout 2024, earning accolades and breaking records while solidifying his role as a top player in baseball.
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Player review: Mark Canha

Mark Canha's addition to the Giants illustrates the team's lack of impactful trades, maintaining a facade of competitiveness without substantial changes.

Options, options, options: Wilmer Flores & Robbie Ray? In. Blake Snell? Out.

Both Wilmer Flores and Robbie Ray will remain with the San Francisco Giants via exercised options for the 2025 season.
#general-manager

Report: Giants expected to name Zack Minasian new GM under Posey

Zack Minasian has been named the new general manager of the San Francisco Giants, fulfilling Buster Posey's criteria for the position.

Giants hire Tommy Lasorda's godson, Zack Minasian, as general manager. His brother is Angels' GM

Buster Posey prioritizes hiring a skilled GM over a splashy hire, focusing on robust player evaluation expertise.

Report: Giants expected to name Zack Minasian new GM under Posey

Zack Minasian has been named the new general manager of the San Francisco Giants, fulfilling Buster Posey's criteria for the position.

Giants hire Tommy Lasorda's godson, Zack Minasian, as general manager. His brother is Angels' GM

Buster Posey prioritizes hiring a skilled GM over a splashy hire, focusing on robust player evaluation expertise.
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#los-angeles-dodgers

SF Giants fans are living a nightmare after another Dodgers title

The San Francisco Giants must change their strategy after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, indicating the need for greater financial investment.

ESPN BET gives SF Giants 50-to-1 odds to win next year's title

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heavy favorites to repeat as World Series champions, opening with +400 odds after their 2024 victory.

SF Giants fans are living a nightmare after another Dodgers title

The San Francisco Giants must change their strategy after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, indicating the need for greater financial investment.

ESPN BET gives SF Giants 50-to-1 odds to win next year's title

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heavy favorites to repeat as World Series champions, opening with +400 odds after their 2024 victory.
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#world-series

Ten years since Madison Bumgarner did the thing

Bumgarner's dominant postseason performance reflects the Giants' prowess in winning championships, emphasizing their legacy even in the face of current struggles.

SF Giants fan, Bills QB Josh Allen went to World Series to be a Dodgers hater

Josh Allen, a Giants fan, supports the Yankees against the Dodgers due to a sports tradition of rooting for teams playing rivals.

Ten years since Madison Bumgarner did the thing

Bumgarner's dominant postseason performance reflects the Giants' prowess in winning championships, emphasizing their legacy even in the face of current struggles.

SF Giants fan, Bills QB Josh Allen went to World Series to be a Dodgers hater

Josh Allen, a Giants fan, supports the Yankees against the Dodgers due to a sports tradition of rooting for teams playing rivals.
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Player review: Patrick Bailey

Patrick Bailey's exceptional defensive metrics make him a leading candidate for the Gold Glove Award in 2024.

The value of the long-term deal

Barry Zito's exceptional postseason performances redeemed a disappointing long-term contract with the Giants, sparking debate over the value of such deals.
from McCovey Chronicles
1 month ago

Player Review: Nick Ahmed

Nick Ahmed provided a temporary solution for the Giants, but his presence complicated the development path for young players like Marco Luciano.
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