Archives for May 2023

Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Billboard Casey Schmitt’s Sour Patch Kid strategy with Mitch Haniger has worked two days in a row — but at what cost? The San Francisco Giants have won 10 of their last 12 heading into today’s series finale in Milwaukee. They’ve surged to a winning record, and this weekend, we’ve seen one of their big free agent signings, Mitch … [Read more...] about The ethics of feeding Mitch Haniger candy

Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Alex Cobb vs. Colin Rea. After a 3-1 win on Saturday night, the San Francisco Giants have an opportunity for their first four-game sweep of the year, as they close out their road series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They’re playing really well right now. It’s exciting. Pitching for the Giants is righty Alex Cobb, who is 4-1 on the year, … [Read more...] about 5/28 Gamethread: Giants @ Brewers

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images It was just three nights ago in Seattle that the Pittsburgh Pirates tied a franchise record with 7 home runs in a single game. Their 11-6 win was just their sixth win of May. Maybe you remember that the Pirates were one of the hottest teams in baseball to start the season; but, their 20-9 start has given way to a 6-17 May and what … [Read more...] about Andrew McCutchen will try to pirate the 3rd Wild Card from the Giants

Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images Tough break for the optionable rookie. This is what’s rough about being a rookie — you’re mostly expendable. The San Francisco Giants have optioned righty Tristan Beck back to Triple-A Sacramento ahead of this afternoon’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Beck’s last three appearances were just what the Giants … [Read more...] about Tristan Beck optioned; Austin Slater reactivated

Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images Anthony DeSclafani vs. Rich Hill. It’s once again time for a new series, and the San Francisco Giants will look to win their fifth consecutive series. But before they can win a series they’ll have to win a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and get back in the win column, after a 7-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday … [Read more...] about 5/29 Gamethread: Giants vs. Pirates