Claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles in May, the San Francisco Giants released veteran outfielder Ryan McKenna on Monday. As the minor league season enters the home stretch, the Giants announced a wave of promotions earlier this week. Typically, promotions lead to corresponding roster moves, but instead, the Giants trimmed their outfield depth by releasing … [Read more...] about San Francisco Giants Let Veteran Outfielder Go
Breakout Reliever Stabilizing Red Sox Bullpen
Every year, plenty of players come from seemingly nowhere to make a difference. Whether it’s a rookie who dominates or a minor-league journeyman who finally gets his shot, they can vault an organization to new heights. For the Boston Red Sox, there have been multiple players that fit this mold in 2024. And in a bullpen that includes veterans and inexperience, one player sticks … [Read more...] about Breakout Reliever Stabilizing Red Sox Bullpen
SF Giants to Call Up Triple-A Masher in Roster Shakeup
The San Francisco Giants have made several roster moves on Friday. One of the moves is Jerar Encarnación who will be called up, reports Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Encarnación, 26, is an outfielder and right-handed hitter who began his season with Oaxaca in the Mexican League, hitting .366/.439/.989 with 19 home runs. When he joined the Giants on a minor league deal, … [Read more...] about SF Giants to Call Up Triple-A Masher in Roster Shakeup
Braves Bring Back Two Old Friends in Trade with Giants
The Atlanta Braves are reuniting with two players who helped win them the World Series in 2021. In a trade with the San Francisco Giants, the Braves will acquire both 2021 Series MVP Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson. Atlanta officially announced the deal on social media after initial reports from ESPN’s Jeff Passan and FanSided’s Robert Murray. Heading to San … [Read more...] about Braves Bring Back Two Old Friends in Trade with Giants
Guardians, Giants Agree to Deal Veteran Right-Hander in Latest Deal
The Cleveland Guardians are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Giants will receive left-hander Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later. Cobb, 36, was on track to make his season debut Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. Cobb is in the final season of a two-year, $20 million contract but … [Read more...] about Guardians, Giants Agree to Deal Veteran Right-Hander in Latest Deal