The Giants have released catcher Donny Sands, as noted in his MLB.com transaction log. Sands, 28, had signed a minor league deal with the Giants in mid-May after being released by the Tigers at the end of spring training. Sands was originally selected by the Yankees in the eighth round of the 2015 draft, spending…
This post isn’t intended to persuade anyone. Still, after receiving numerous comments and even Will Clark’s input, I feel it’s necessary to address the San Francisco Giants’ decision to demote Luis Matos (recent NL Player of the Week) in favor of the struggling veteran Austin Slater. Firstly, Clark’s comment captures a significant portion of the…
The San Francisco Giants’ injury woes continue to mount. On May 17, the Giants announced that center fielder Jung Hoo Lee would miss the remainder of the season due to a dislocated left shoulder. Lee sustained the injury on May 12 when he collided with the center-field fence at Oracle Park while attempting to catch…
The San Francisco Giants faced a tough weekend, despite clinching victories against the Cincinnati Reds in the last two games of their series. This triumph, however, came with a hefty price tag as significant players suffered injuries. It all began with outfielder Michael Conforto sustaining a hamstring injury during the Reds match, leading to his…
The San Francisco Giants find themselves languishing in the lower echelons of the National League, trailing in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, with only the struggling Colorado Rockies below them in the NL West division standings. Their offensive struggles extend across the lineup, with notable acquisitions like Matt Chapman, Jorge Soler, and Jung…
The Chicago Cubs faced off against the San Francisco Giants on March 22 in a Cactus League matchup. The Cubs’ ace, Justin Steele, initiated the game for his team but had to leave early due to a leg injury sustained when he took a comebacker off his left leg in the top of the 2nd…
J.D. Davis, formerly of the New York Mets, who occasionally played in left field but should have been exclusively a designated hitter, recognized the situation when the San Francisco Giants signed Matt Chapman. Following a subpar season, the Giants opted to place Davis on waivers to clear both his salary and roster spot, indicating his…
The San Francisco Giants have reinforced their pitching depth within the organization by acquiring a seasoned reliever. According to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2, the Giants have inked a minor league deal with Justin Garza, formerly of the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians. Garza is set to join the minor league camp, indicating that…
Tight end Darren Waller’s inaugural season with the Giants mirrored his final two seasons with the Raiders. After being traded to the Giants due to recurring hamstring injuries that sidelined him for parts of both seasons with the Raiders, Waller missed five additional games during his first season with the Giants. With no guaranteed money…
The San Francisco Giants entered spring training expecting to field one of their youngest and most inexperienced Opening Day rotations in team history. However, a series of early spring training injuries have added further uncertainty to the pitching staff. Keaton Winn, initially anticipated to be the Giants’ fourth starter, continues to be sidelined with elbow…