It is truly amazing how the San Francisco Giants are picking up their game after a discouraging recent five-game losing streak. One of two things must be at play here. Either the poor results of last week were reminiscent of a small sample size, or the Giants have really been picking up and mustering their talent over the past few days. In reality, it’s probably a combination … [Read more...] about The Giants Recent Winning Streak Is Something to Build On
A’s Approaching ’62 Mets Territory
There are very few, if any, positive takeaways for the Oakland Athletics to start this season. With the team gutted to its barest bones yet, the team currently sports a 5-22 record, the worst mark in MLB. That’s good for a .192 winning percentage. The distinction of the worst single-season winning percentage in the modern era (since 1900) is held by the 1962 New York Mets. That … [Read more...] about A’s Approaching ’62 Mets Territory
The Possibility of a Giants, Madison Bumgarner Reunion
When the Arizona Diamondbacks signed starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner to a five-year, $85 million contract during the 2019-20 off-season, they hoped to land an ace to help them get back into the playoffs. But he came nowhere close to achieving his previous level of performance with the San Francisco Giants. After three down seasons from 2020 through 2022, he’s pitched to a … [Read more...] about The Possibility of a Giants, Madison Bumgarner Reunion
Joey Bart’s Rallying Double Thrusts Him Back to Action
The San Francisco Giants suffered another frustrating late-game loss to the Miami Marlins yesterday. But within each loss, there is always a bright spot. That’s the beauty of baseball. That bright spot came in the second inning. Early in a scoreless contest, Joey Bart stepped to the plate against tough lefty Jesus Luzardo with two outs. Bart recently thrust back into action, … [Read more...] about Joey Bart’s Rallying Double Thrusts Him Back to Action
Which Giants Statistics Matter Most?
It’s early in the 2023 season. One of the dangers in baseball analysis is to infer too much from player numbers when sample sizes are small. Still, we learn things from every game. The ultimate goal is to have the nine best players on the field. So what can and can’t be explained by current San Francisco Giants statistics? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. Which … [Read more...] about Which Giants Statistics Matter Most?