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Giants to don special uniforms during inaugural Players Weekend
Giants’ players will be sporting their preferred nickname on the back of their jerseys
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Aug 8, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ty Blach (50) throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY SportsDespite his youth, Blach emerging as reliable force thanks to contagious effort
In a 2017 season that has had its share of struggles, Ty Blach has emerged as one of the stabilizing forces within the Giants organization. It continued Tuesday night in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
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Aug 8, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Buster Posey (28) leaps to catch a line drive during the third inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY SportsPosey’s play at first base, Hundley’s success against lefties giving Giants favorable formula
Everyone knows the role Buster Posey played on three Giants’ World Series teams, but even before he reached the Major League level, Posey was typically on the side of the diamond that went home happy.
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Aug 8, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) hits a three run home run during the first inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports‘Ty Blach show’ rolls past Cubs, leads Giants to victory
The 26-year-old Giants’ rookie who began the season in the team’s bullpen has become the silver lining of a lost season for San Francisco, as his post All-Star break emergence continues to defy expectations.
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Aug 6, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Miguel Gomez (52) celebrates after hitting a single during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsGomez injured in first inning, replaced by Panik
Giants’ rookie Miguel Gomez earned just the fourth start of his Major League career on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately for Gomez, the time he spent playing Tuesday’s contest wouldn’t last long.
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Aug 2, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Moore (45) and catcher Buster Posey (28) talk before the pitch against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsGiants will consider skipping Matt Moore’s turn in rotation
Matt Moore has struggled through the 2017 season, and Giants’ manager Bruce Bochy has considered skipping the lefty’s turn in the rotation.
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Jun 21, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (9) hits an RBI triple as Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) is shown on the play in the second inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY SportsGiants taking vigilant approach with injured players late in season
If Brandon Belt, Johnny Cueto and Mark Melancon remain with the San Francisco Giants for the duration of their current contracts, the franchise will owe the three players a combined $200 million from now through the end of the 2021 season..
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Kuiper: I certainly feel like Giants will not pick up Cain’s option next season
Cain’s willingness to embrace a bullpen role is testament to his loyalty to the club, and a reminder that the veteran pitcher is a true professional. It’s also an indicator that the Giants are unlikely to pick up Cain’s club option for next season, worth $21 million, according to broadcaster Duane Kuiper.
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Moncrief’s missile: An oral history of the best throw of the Giants’ season
Carlos Moncrief delivered an absolute missile to home plate during Monday night’s game.
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Kuiper: Pablo Sandoval helping Ryder Jones shows he’s a ‘different guy’
Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper told Murph & Mac on Tuesday morning that Sandoval’s willingness to help a young player, especially one that plays the same position, shows that he is a different person than he was during his first stint in San Francisco.
