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Nick Castellanos is one of many free agents left on the market now that the MLB lockout has officially ended. The slugger is also coming off a tremendous campaign with the Cincinnati Reds, hitting .309 with 34 homers and 100 RBI’s. That being said, Castellanos will certainly be looking for a hefty payday in free […]

The Giants and Dodgers really did not need anything else to get mixed into their historic rivalry. But it appears as if they may be competing for the services of Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki. The Dodgers have already been linked to players such as first baseman Freddie Freeman, while the Giants signed LHP Carlos Rodon on […]

The San Francisco Giants enjoyed a stunning 2021 season by winning 107 games. They lost to the archrival Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS and then lost All-Star pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Toronto Blue Jays in free agency. Now, the Giants have replaced Gausman and made the first big splash of the post-lockout offseason. According […]

On Tuesday, the Baseball Writer’s Association of America announced the voting results for the Baseball Hall of Fame induction. Boston Red Sox and MLB legend David Ortiz was the only player, out of the 30 nominations, to receive the required 75 percent of the vote. This was the final ballot that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a significant splash early on in MLB free agency, locking down ace Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110 million deal. San Francisco Giants fans were disappointed to see Gausman depart the organization this offseason, with many wondering why the veteran right-hander wasn’t interested in returning to The Bay in 2022. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are trying to re-sign reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray in free agency, but they just were able to acquire the services of another Cy Young candidate by nabbing former San Francisco Giants pitcher Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110 million deal, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. There had […]

As MLB Free Agency begins to heat up, one of the most sought-after players on the market has been star pitcher Kevin Gausman. The free-agent right-hander had a phenomenal season with the San Francisco Giants in 2021, and if all goes to plan he’ll be back in the Bay Area in 2022. Per MLB insider […]

Free agent Max Scherzer remains a top prize for a plethora of teams looking to bolster their pitching. Because of this, the Los Angeles Dodgers seem to have competition in re-signing their ace, as playoff hopeful teams like the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, and New York Mets are all in the mix. Scherzer […]

San Francisco Giants legend Buster Posey has been named the NL Comeback Player of the Year. Posey is set to retire after playing for the Giants since 2009. After sitting out the 2020 season because of the COVID pandemic, Buster Posey hit .304 with 18 home runs. He helped lead the Giants to the NL […]

The San Francisco Giants are fresh off one of their best seasons in recent history and will be looking to repeat their success in 2022. In order to achieve that, they’ll need to address the rotation. Entering Monday, the only starting pitcher the Giants had under contract was Logan Webb. Well, they did just that […]

A lot of talent could be on the move this MLB offseason, as contending teams look to shore up their rosters, while others prepare to offload assets they may not be able to hold onto down the line. One team selling during the offseason could be the Oakland Athletics, and they possess a prized asset […]

The 2021 MLB Free Agency class is absolutely packed with top-tier talent and outfielder Nick Castellanos is one of those names. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the San Francisco Giants are one of the main teams interested in him along with the Miami Marlins: Free agent Nick Castellanos is drawing interest from the #Marlins […]

It was announced officially on Tuesday that San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler won the National League Manager of the Year Award. That comes as no surprise as the Giants were thought to be in a rebuilding mode when they shocked the MLB world and won a franchise record 107 games during the regular season. […]

The San Francisco Giants have made their first big offseason move, and it’s not what you would expect. The Giants agreed to extend manager Gabe Kapler’s contract through the 2024 season, as detailed by Bleacher Report. The specifics of the contract have not been released, but it extends Kapler two years. He signed a 3-year […]

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will head into retirement with one more accolade to his name. Posey won the Silver Slugger Award for the 2021 season, the fifth of his career. Only Barry Bonds, who won the award nine times, has more in a Giants uniform. .@BusterPosey’s 5 Silver Slugger Awards are the 2nd-most […]

Longtime San Francisco Giants star Buster Posey shocked the baseball world on Thursday when he officially announced his retirement from MLB. Posey was just coming off of a standout run in the Giants’ 107-win campaign last season, as he hit over .300 for the first time in four seasons and notched 18 home runs in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants have had some insane matchups over the years. The two rival teams have been at the heart of some of the best games the MLB has ever seen. Amidst this rivalry, two players stood out as the foundations of their respective teams: Dodgers ace pitcher Clayton […]

San Francisco Giants All-Star catcher Buster Posey officially announced his retirement Thursday, releasing a heartfelt statement. Buster Posey was extremely candid and CBS Sports detailed why he chose now to walk away from the game he loves. He talked about wanting to spend more time with his family. He also explained how much more difficult […]

There’s some shocking news outside of San Francisco, as the San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will announce his retirement Thursday. The Athletic’s Andrew Baggrarly reported. Buster Posey is one of the greatest of all time to lace them up for the San Francisco Giants and at the catcher position. Posey’s a three-time world champion, […]

Cody Bellinger had a regular season to forget in 2021. From the .165 batting average to the multiple stints on the injured list, he had a difficult time in finding his place in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ star-studded lineup. But with one hit, he made many simply forget about his struggles over the year. Bellinger […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants NLDS had a rather unceremonious conclusion. While the Dodgers seemed to have the game in hand, as San Francisco’s Wilmer Flores was down to his last strike against Max Scherzer in the bottom of the ninth, it was an umpire’s check swing call that ultimately ended the […]

The San Francisco Giants won 107 games in the regular season to barely beat out the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title. Along the way, the Giants got helped by a blown check-swing call in a game against the Dodgers. So, it was truly ironic that San Francisco’s dream season ended on a […]

The playoff series between the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants certainly lived up to the billing. But the final pitch thrown to end the series didn’t leave many satisfied, especially fans in from the Bay Area. Check out the controversial call from the first base umpire that sealed the victory for the Dodgers: […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue their march towards a repeat. After the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning, they didn’t take any chances by inserting Cy Young favorite Max Scherzer to close the contest. Safe to say Scherzer didn’t disappoint as he sealed the victory for the Dodgers: https://twitter.com/FTBVids_YT/status/1448870297730379777 The fact that […]

It was all set to be Logan Webb against Julio Urias as the San Francisco Giants squared off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a Game 5, winner-take-all NLDS contest. Instead, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled the rug out from underneath and dropped a bombshell on Thursday. Corey Knebel will start Game 5 tonight. — […]

It all boils down to a Game 5 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in the National League Division Series round. Two bitter rivals, each netting over 100 wins in the regular season, will have their fate determined by what they do in this winner-take-all showdown at Oracle Park. Dodgers or […]

It’s somewhat of a shame that the two teams with the best records in baseball are meeting in the NLDS portion of the MLB Playoffs. On the flip side, it’s incredible that the Los Angeles Dodgers – San Francisco Giants series will be decided on Thursday in a one game, winner-take-all Game 5. The Dodgers […]

With their season on the line, the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will hand the ball to Walker Buehler for Tuesday’s Game 4 vs. the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers made the announcement on Tuesday morning. Walker Buehler will start Game 4 tonight. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 12, 2021 The 106-win […]

It’s been a heavyweight battle in the San Francisco Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers. Two 100-win teams going back and forth, trading blows, and hitting each other where it hurts the most. The Giants have the upper hand, as they are just a win away from eliminating their archenemy. But will the Dodgers tie the series up […]

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers were both in shock after a 1-0 Giants win put them up 2-1 in the NLDS of the 2021 MLB Playoffs.. It was a bizarre Game 3 at Dodger Stadium, with uncharacteristic whipping winds making it extremely hard on the hitters. Giants manager Gabe Kapler noted how […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were not going to let the San Francisco Giants get away with a 2-0 lead in this National League Division League Series, as they responded to their loss in Game 1 with a dominant victory in Game 2. The series now shifts to Hollywood, where the Dodgers will look to go […]

The 2021 MLB season has been an individually forgettable one for Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger. The Dodgers still made the postseason despite his struggles all year long, but he will have to exorcise his demons in the National League Division Series if he wants to make a positive impact on his team’s […]

The San Francisco Giants edged the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 to the tune of a 4-0 score, thanks to the brilliant performance of Logan Webb on the mound. Will Kevin Gausman follow that victory up with another pitching gem for the Giants’ rotation? Or, will Julio Urias neutralize San Francisco’s offense and help […]

We made it, everyone: the 2021 MLB Playoffs are finally here. Everywhere you look, there are great storylines waiting to unfold, and when it comes to predicting a World Series champion, the field feels as open as ever. But that doesn’t mean we’re not going to make some rock-solid predictions anyway. With the Wild Card […]

For much of the 2021 MLB regular season, there has been much uncertainty from many over whether the San Francisco Giants are contenders or pretenders. Amid much outside noise, the Giants simply continue to rack up wins. The Giants picked up their 105th  victory of the season on Thursday in walk-off fashion. LaMonte Wade Jr. […]

Once in a while, there comes a story about box breaks that will really leave you either in awe or cluelessly scratching your head. Just recently, the latter happened – a Panini Donruss Optic Rated Rookie card of the New York Giants’ Gary Brightwell being pulled from a sealed Topps pack. https://twitter.com/cardprn/status/1441404491006300164 In a video […]

The San Francisco Giants have the best record in the majors, but with the Los Angeles Dodgers still looming large on their rearview mirror, they just can’t simply take any of their remaining games for granted. That’s also why the injury to Brandon Belt is a big blow to the Giants, who only leads Los […]

The San Francisco Giants head south to start a key NL West series with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. With National League playoff spots and positioning on the line, let’s continue our MLB odds series and make a Giants-Padres prediction and pick. San Diego currently stands at 76-73 and is 44-31 at home. […]

Two division leaders meet tonight as the Atlanta Braves visit the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park. As both teams look to solidify their lead, let’s continue our MLB odds series and make a Braves-Giants prediction and pick. San Francisco currently stands at 95-52 and is 47-25 at home. If you put $100 on every […]