The San Francisco Giants are mulling the future with catcher Joey Bart. The former second-overall pick of the 2018 MLB Draft is now out of options and is unlikely to make the roster for Opening Day. Patrick Bailey is poised to be the primary backstop after last year’s stellar campaign. The Giants also signed Tom Murphy to back up Bailey and have Blake Sabol on the 40-man … [Read more...] about The Giants Could Move On from Former Second Overall Pick
Oakland Athletics Make History With This Hire
On Tuesday, NBC Sports California announced hiring the first woman to be the primary play-by-play broadcaster for an MLB team. That would be Jenny Cavnar, who will handle the majority of play-by-play duties for Oakland Athletics TV games. The five-time Emmy winner spent the last 12 years as the host of the Colorado Rockies’ pregame and postgame shows. On April 23, 2018, she … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics Make History With This Hire
The Giants Sign This Former World Series MVP
Two-time World Series champion and 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler is heading to the Bay Area this season. Soler and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a 3-year deal worth up to $42 million, and the contract includes a $9 million signing bonus. Jorge Soler has agreed to a three-year deal with the Giants I’m told. — Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) February 13, … [Read more...] about The Giants Sign This Former World Series MVP
MLB Rumors: Athletics Should Not Relocate Despite Plans
The mayor of Las Vegas is gearing up for the Super Bowl. But, she’s more than a little skeptical of the Oakland Athletics, should or will move to Las Vegas. Plus, a teachers union is suing the state to block the A’s stadium deal. Oakland was supposed to have figured out by the end of December where they’ll play in 2025 and beyond before moving to Las Vegas in 2028. That didn’t … [Read more...] about MLB Rumors: Athletics Should Not Relocate Despite Plans
Giants Trade Ross Stripling Across the Bay to the A’s
The San Francisco Giants traded veteran starter Ross Stripling and cash considerations across the Bay to the Oakland Athletics for minor league outfielder Jonah Cox. Stripling is scheduled to earn $12.5 million this season. Jonah Bride was designated for assignment to fill room on the 40-man roster. The A’s also confirmed their reported one-year deal with southpaw Alex … [Read more...] about Giants Trade Ross Stripling Across the Bay to the A’s