SF Giants' Peguero earns first call-up, Whisenhunt to start on Friday
The Giants made a slew of roster moves prior to Thursday afternoon's series finale at Petco Park, the headliner being the team's decision to select the contract of right-hander Joel Peguero and grant him his first major-league call-up. Additionally, the team optioned right-hander Kai-Wei Teng and outfielder Grant McCray to Triple-A Sacramento; recalled outfielder Luis Matos from Sacramento; and transferred Erik Miller to the 60-day injured list.
Giants' Justin Verlander quietly turning 2025 season around
When Justin Verlander signed with the San Francisco Giants this past offseason, the idea was that Verlander would have a bounce-back season. While summer is at its hottest, so is Verlander. Over Verlander's last five starts, he is looking like his old self. Jon Morosi believes Verlander could pitch one more season in what could potentially be a farewell tour for the future Hall of Famer.
Are Giants Fans Calling for Bob Melvin to be Fired?
The San Francisco Giants entered the 2025 MLB season looking like playoff contenders. Unfortunately for the team and manager Bob Melvin, their dreams of playing in the postseason have now become a nightmare, as the club continues to sputter down the stretch. Melvin is a former Giants catcher who returned to the organization in 2024, after stints as the skipper of the Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland A's, and San Diego Padres.
How Bay FC convinced NWSL to agree to record-breaking game at Oracle Park
To break a record, Bay FC had to break the rules. “There was some history back in the early days in the league of some not great experiences on baseball pitches,” said team CEO Brady Stewart, who helped pave the way to Saturday's match at Oracle Park against the Washington Spirit. The waterfront home of MLB's San Francisco Giants has hosted a handful of international friendlies over the years, but this will be the first time it welcomes two women's teams. The team announced Wednesday that it had sold more than 35,000 tickets, toppling the attendance record set last year by the Chicago Red Stars in a match at Wrigley Field.
Gavin Sheets seeks to power Padres to series win vs. Giants
In making five deals on the trade deadline day last month, the San Diego Padres sought to fix weaknesses. One of the newer strengths manifested itself in Wednesday night's 8-1 rout of the visiting San Francisco Giants. Gavin Sheets, who started for most of the first four months but has been a bit player over the last three weeks, got his second straight start with center fielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) sidelined and hit a pair of home runs. Sheets and the Padres will look for a series win on Thursday afternoon the finale of a four-game set in San Diego.
