Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images Patrick Bailey blasts a home run and goes 2-for-4 on his birthday as the Giants’ offense really rolls. The San Francisco Giants are now 13-7 in the Casey Schmitt Era or 8-3 in the Patrick Bailey Era, depending on how you want to see this new and exciting team that’s come of age here in May. The Giants trounced, bounced, blew out … [Read more...] about Rookies back vets to explosive 14-4 win over Pirates
Archives for May 2023
Tuesday BP: Could the NL West have 3 Wild Card teams?
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Probably not. But Maybe? Happy Tuesday, San Francisco Giants fans! After their latest victory, a 14-4 shellacking of the ex-Giant filled Pittsburgh Pirates, the Giants are now winners of 11 of their last 14 games. More importantly, they’re 28-26, and currently occupying the third and final Wild Card spot in the National … [Read more...] about Tuesday BP: Could the NL West have 3 Wild Card teams?
Memorial Day weekend Minor League roundup
Infielder Jimmy Glowenke earned a promotion to AA | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The latest action on the Giants farm. After a brief holiday hiatus, the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball roundups are back! Since the Giants affiliates were off on Monday (except Low-A San Jose) — not because of Memorial Day, but because Monday is the … [Read more...] about Memorial Day weekend Minor League roundup
Elephant Rumblings: Cancer-free Liam Hendriks poised for MLB return
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images MLB news roundup It’s Memorial Day, Athletics Nation. Hope yours is filled with peace and fond memories. It’s hard to be happy about the state of the A’s at the moment, but ex-Athletic closer Liam Hendriks’ speedy recovery from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is something we can all celebrate. Yesterday, the White Sox announced that Hendriks … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Cancer-free Liam Hendriks poised for MLB return
A’s activate Paul Blackburn from injured list, recall Jonah Bride
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Jesus Aguilar was designated for assignment. The Oakland Athletics announced a series of roster moves ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves. As expected, the team reinstated right-hander Paul Blackburn from the injured list and he will start Monday’s game. Jonah Bride was also recalled from Triple A Las … [Read more...] about A’s activate Paul Blackburn from injured list, recall Jonah Bride