Giants ball dudette turns viral moment into potential All-Star nod
Barbara Hahn had a bit of a viral moment when she was serving as a ball dudette during the Giants’ tilt against the Padres at Oracle Park on May 5. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Hahn jogged out to right field to retrieve a foul ball off the
Giants' power surge can't overcome another late bullpen collapse
DENVER -- The Giants looked like they would be buoyed by the long ball on Sunday afternoon. Instead, they found themselves downed by it. Despite crushing four home runs -- including two by Rafael Devers -- the Giants came away with a stinging 7-6 loss to the Rockies after Dylan
Eldridge provides Fourth of July fireworks with 458-foot blast
DENVER -- Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge made quite the bang on the Fourth of July. The 21-year-old slugger hammered a 106.8 mph, 458-foot solo blast in the top of the third inning to help power the Giants’ 6-4 win over the Rockies on Saturday night at Coors Field.
Gage (left elbow sprain) placed on IL, to undergo MRI on Monday
DENVER -- Giants left-hander Matt Gage had been nursing some elbow discomfort over the past couple of weeks, but he was hoping he’d be able to manage the issue and find a way to make it through to the All-Star break.
Arraez, Webb to rep Giants in Philly for Midsummer Classic
DENVER -- It’s been a disappointing season for the Giants, but they saw two of their bright spots rewarded for their individual excellence on Saturday.
Giants sending two impressive prospects to Futures Game
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Despite being NL's top pitcher in June, Webb struggles as calendar turns
DENVER -- Giants ace Logan Webb was nearly untouchable in June, when he logged a 0.71 ERA over five starts en route to earning National League Pitcher of the Month honors for the first time in his career on Friday.
Ramos activated from IL, starts at DH as Giants try to ease him back in
SAN FRANCISCO -- Heliot Ramos was activated off the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Braves at Oracle Park, but he didn’t immediately slot back into the outfield for the Giants. Ramos, who returned after missing 37 games with a right quad strain, served as
Adames might miss time after exiting game with back spasms
SAN FRANCISCO -- Willy Adames could be questionable for the Giants’ upcoming series against the D-backs at Chase Field, as the veteran shortstop departed Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Braves with lower back spasms. Adames visibly grimaced after striking out swinging to end the bottom of the seventh. He ended
Ray puts a bow on masterful June with second straight 8-inning gem
SAN FRANCISCO -- Robbie Ray capped a dominant June by allowing only one unearned run over eight innings to lead the Giants to a 3-2 win over the Braves in Sunday afternoon’s series finale at Oracle Park. It marked the second consecutive start of at least eight innings for Ray,
Devers drills 2 HRs (on his bobblehead night!) as Webb caps off historic month
SAN FRANCISCO -- Rafael Devers lived up to the billing on his bobblehead night. Devers homered twice to power the Giants’ 5-0 win over the Braves at Oracle Park on Saturday, capping an eventful week for the three-time All-Star slugger.
Cavanaugh gets 1st career hit in debut as Susac lands on IL
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants’ catching corps took a hit Friday when rookie Daniel Susac was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain. Susac’s setback created an opening for the Giants to take a look at fast-rising catching prospect Drew Cavanaugh, who was selected from Triple-A
With heavy heart, Bericoto delivers again for Giants
SAN FRANCISCO -- One day after hitting his first career walk-off home run, Giants rookie outfielder Victor Bericoto found himself back in the starting lineup with a heavy heart. Bericoto shared Thursday that his brother’s girlfriend was killed in the deadly earthquakes that struck his native Venezuela on Wednesday night.
With mind on tragedy in homeland, rookie Bericoto hits first walk-off home run
SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants rookie Victor Bericoto had played sparingly ever since he was promoted to the big leagues on May 22. But the 24-year-old Venezuelan certainly made his impact felt when he got a rare start in left field on Wednesday night. Back in the starting lineup for the
Arraez (right foot contusion) out of lineup vs. A's; Ramos nears return
SAN FRANCISCO -- Second baseman Luis Arraez was out of the Giants’ starting lineup with right foot soreness on Wednesday, but manager Tony Vitello said before the game that the three-time batting champion could be available off the bench against the A’s. Arraez, who has played in 75 of San
Giants open to moving big names before Trade Deadline
SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey made it clear on Tuesday that he has no plans to entertain trade offers for homegrown ace Logan Webb. But he acknowledged that he will be open to potential deals for other Giants, including high-priced veterans like Matt Chapman, Willy
Devers apologizes for 'misunderstanding' in pinch-runner incident
SAN FRANCISCO -- Rafael Devers caused a stir when he vented his frustration at being lifted for a pinch-runner in the top of the ninth inning of the Giants’ 2-1 loss in the series finale at Miami on Sunday. The three-time All-Star described the incident as a “misunderstanding,” but he
MLB's next father-son duo? Robbie and Asher Ray want to be teammates
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Giants-Braves finale postponed; makeup date on Aug. 31
ATLANTA -- With Tropical Storm Arthur expected to bring heavy rain to Atlanta, the Giants announced that Thursday’s series finale against the Braves has been postponed to Aug. 31 at 3:05 p.m. PT at Truist Park.
Whisenhunt backed by three-homer 2nd as Giants sweep DH vs. Braves
ATLANTA -- Earlier this month, manager Tony Vitello made it clear that left-hander Carson Whisenhunt had pitched well enough at Triple-A Sacramento to put himself next in line for a starting opportunity with the Giants. That opportunity arrived on Wednesday, when the Giants found themselves playing a split doubleheader against
Ray of sunshine: Vet has stellar 'relief' outing to power win over Braves
ATLANTA -- Robbie Ray took the mound under unusual circumstances on Wednesday afternoon. After rain suspended Tuesday night’s series opener at Truist Park, Ray was tasked with picking up the game in the bottom of the second inning with the Giants leading by one run. It was only the fifth
'To play there was an honor': Yaz reflects on San Francisco, time with Giants
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Lee's web gem helps Webb make it through 8 innings for 2nd straight start
SAN FRANCISCO -- Logan Webb’s afternoon appeared to be over when manager Tony Vitello walked out to the mound to seemingly make a pitching change in the top of the eighth inning Sunday.
Winn (right elbow strain) heads to IL as Giants recall Beck
SAN FRANCISCO -- Less than a week after pitching in three consecutive games for the first time this season, Giants reliever Keaton Winn landed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. Right-hander Tristan Beck was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday to replace Winn, who hadn’t pitched
Tough roster decisions await Vitello, Giants staff as key contributors near return
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants were hit hard by a rash of injuries in recent weeks, but they’re moving closer to getting a few notable pieces back, which will create some intriguing roster decisions for manager Tony Vitello and Co.