When the San Francisco Giants signed Jordan Hicks this past offseason, many thought Hicks would serve in a bullpen role. Instead, his return to a starter’s role has been one of the early success stories of 2024. As a starter, Hicks has dialled down the velocity of his ground ball-inducing sinker (95.6 mph, after it was hovering around 100 mph in relief in the past) while … [Read more...] about SF Giants Pitcher Return to a Starter’s Role Has Been a Success
2019 World Series Champion Comments on A’s Relocation
The arm injuries to pitchers and the Oakland Athletics relocation dilemma are at the forefront of the baseball world. The latter has made some speak out about how discussions went down before the A’s leaving for Sacramento. Now Sean Doolittle, who spent the first six seasons of his career in Oakland, was asked about how he feels about the entire situation on Foul Territory. … [Read more...] about 2019 World Series Champion Comments on A’s Relocation
Former SF Giants Players Aren’t Happy That Ex-teammate Is Unsigned
The San Francisco Giants came into the season with a roster that didn’t have anyone from their three World Series runs a decade ago. Brandon Crawford shocked fans when he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, a team the Giants faced on their path to glory. Pablo Sandoval, who the Giants signed as a non-roster invite, was released in what could be his final hurrah. Buster Posey, … [Read more...] about Former SF Giants Players Aren’t Happy That Ex-teammate Is Unsigned
Oakland Athletics Headed to a Minor League Stadium Starting in 2025
It’s official: the Oakland Athletics are leaving the city and the Oakland Coliseum behind a bit quicker than anticipated. The team has stated that the 2024 season will be their last in Oakland. This is another unfortunate blow to fans of the club in a long line of issues the past few years. Instead of sticking around Oakland, the A’s are going to a Triple-A ballpark. The … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics Headed to a Minor League Stadium Starting in 2025
MLB Insider Details What Oakland Offered and What the A’s Wanted
The Oakland Athletics are leaving the city they’ve called home since 1968. The A’s announced Thursday that they are moving to a minor league stadium in Sacramento for 2025-25, with an option to stay for a fourth year. Sutter Health Park, home of the San Francisco Giants Triple-A affiliate, will become a major league stadium for at least three seasons. The A’s will be sharing … [Read more...] about MLB Insider Details What Oakland Offered and What the A’s Wanted