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San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee impressed everyone Friday with an incredible chase-down catch he made. His biggest fan was inarguably Giants starting pitcher Jordan Hicks. The Giants trailed the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 in the …
The San Francisco Giants are giving up on a player who was once seen as one of baseball’s elite prospects. The Giants on Sunday designated catcher Joey Bart for assignment, essentially ending his tenure with the team. Giants manager Bob Melvin …
Veteran slugger JD Martinez signed with the New York Mets this week, but he could have had a job last month that would have netted him more money. Reports emerged in February suggesting Martinez turned down a $14 million offer from the San Francisco …
The San Francisco Giants are the winners of the 2024 Blake Snell sweepstakes. Snell is expected to sign with the Giants on 2-year worth $62 million deal, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The deal reportedly includes an opt-out …
Just a few days ago, it looked like the Houston Astros were becoming the favorites to sign Blake Snell. But now it seems another team may be in line to add the reigning Cy Young Award winner. In a column published on Sunday, USA Today’s Bob …
JD Davis won’t have to go very far after his ugly split from the San Francisco Giants. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Friday that the veteran infielder Davis is signing with the nearby Oakland Athletics. The deal is one year and $2.5 …
The San Francisco Giants dumped third baseman JD Davis and his $6.9 million salary earlier this week, but their handling of the situation has left Davis’ agent very unhappy. The Giants released Davis on Monday, leaving him free to find a new …
The San Francisco Giants are trying to clear room for their new additions. Robert Murray of FanSided reported Saturday that the Giants have placed third baseman JD Davis on waivers. Murray notes that a waiver claim may be possible for Davis, who also …
The San Francisco Giants are not necessarily finished making big moves after signing free agent third baseman Matt Chapman. The Giants maintain interest in Blake Snell even after signing Chapman, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco …
Another one of Scott Boras’ top free clients has caved and taken a short-term deal this offseason. Third baseman Matt Chapman has agreed to a 3-year, $54 million deal with the San Francisco Giants. The contract includes the option for Chapman …
Brandon Crawford was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 2008 and spent his entire 13-season MLB career with the team until now. Crawford signed a 1-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals this week, and his departure from the only franchise he …
Bob Melvin has implemented a few changes heading into his first season as manager of the San Francisco Giants, and one will result in more players being on the field prior to first pitch. Melvin is requiring every single person who could be in the …
The San Francisco Giants are dipping into the pool of former division rivals. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reported Monday that the Giants are signing free-agent shortstop Nick Ahmed. It is a minor-league contract for Ahmed with an invite to …
The San Francisco Giants signed outfielder Jorge Soler to a 3-year, $42 million deal last week. Apparently he wasn’t their first choice to fulfill their big-bopper needs. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported on Friday that before the …
Enrique “Kiké” Hernandez has narrowed it down to a Final Four. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Saturday that the veteran utilityman Hernandez is choosing among four finalists to sign with in free agency. They are the Los Angeles …
The San Francisco Giants apparently swung and missed on one well-known free agent. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Friday that the free agent slugger JD Martinez received a contract offer from the San Francisco Giants. However, Heyman …
