Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images Bang bang, Niner gang. The cross-sport scheduling gods and goddesses did the Bay Area a favor on Monday. While 18 MLB teams were in action on Monday, the San Francisco Giants had the day off ... convenient, since the San Francisco 49ers drew the high-profile assignment of getting to play on Monday Night Football in Week 1 of the NFL … [Read more...] about Tuesday BP: Giants take in 49ers season opener
Remaking the infield in Chapman’s image
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images The Giants owe it to him...and they might be closer than you think Pardon my gush, but Matt Chapman is a god among men when it comes to defense. Imagine Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, not depicting the 16th century doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, but the beliefs of the 2025 San Francisco Giants…at its frescoed center is … [Read more...] about Remaking the infield in Chapman’s image
Monday BP: Marco Luciano and Tyler Fitzgerald share their sides of the story
Chadd Cady-Imagn Images Not a great look. The San Francisco Giants wrapped up what should have felt like an unequivocally successful series on Sunday. The beat the streaking San Diego Padres 7-6 to capture a road series victory, which has been a hard thing for them to capture this year. There were exciting signs throughout the weekend, such as home runs from youngsters … [Read more...] about Monday BP: Marco Luciano and Tyler Fitzgerald share their sides of the story
Giants beat Padres despite nearly beating themselves
Chadd Cady-Imagn Images A six-run, three-homer 4th was nearly derailed by defensive mishaps in 7-6 win over Padres Padres starter Joe Musgrove had been on autopilot through the first three innings and change. He attacked the zone with a bevy of curveballs and cut-fastballs and breaking balls, retiring the first ten Giants batters he faced. He struck out lead off man … [Read more...] about Giants beat Padres despite nearly beating themselves
9/8 Gamethread: Giants @ Padres
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Spencer Bivens vs. Joe Musgrove The San Francisco Giants wrap up this three-game series against the San Diego Padres this afternoon from Petco Park. The Giants will be going with a bullpen game today, with right-hander Spencer Bivens getting the start. Bivens enters today’s game with a 2.86 ERA, 4.82 FIP, with 24 strikeouts to … [Read more...] about 9/8 Gamethread: Giants @ Padres