

These five trends have defined SF Giants' season so far
The Giants, whose record sits at an impressive 9-3, have yet to play 10 percent of their first season under president of baseball operations Buster Posey. Of the 12 games that the Giants have played, four of them have been won because of swings in the ninth inning or later. Wilmer Flores hit the dramatic three-run homer on Opening Day to stun the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
You can get into the Giants-Yankees game for just $3: Plenty of great seats still available
The 2025 MLB season is well underway, with some teams getting off to hotter starts than others. The New York Yankees (7-5) are in fourth place in the AL, while the San Francisco Giants (9-3) are in second place in the NL. Both teams are set to face off in a three-game series in the Bronx starting on Friday night. For fans looking to attend Saturday afternoon's game, there's tickets going for as low as $3.
Giants' roster continuity stands out most two weeks into MLB season
Before the fourth game of the 2024 season, the Giants DFA'd catcher Joey Bart and added right-hander Daulton Jefferies, who started later that day and then was immediately optioned back to Triple-A. Bart was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and Jefferies later joined him there -- but only after being recalled and optioned two more times in early May. A year earlier, a trade for veteran Matt Beaty in the hours before the opener at Yankee Stadium led to Bryce Johnson and Sean Hjelle surprisingly being left off the Opening Day roster after strong springs.
Giants' roster continuity stands out most two weeks into MLB season
Before the fourth game of the 2024 season, the Giants DFA'd catcher Joey Bart and added right-hander Daulton Jefferies, who started later that day and then was immediately optioned back to Triple-A. Bart was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and Jefferies later joined him there -- but only after being recalled and optioned two more times in early May. A year earlier, a trade for veteran Matt Beaty in the hours before the opener at Yankee Stadium led to Bryce Johnson and Sean Hjelle surprisingly being left off the Opening Day roster after strong springs.
Wild Card Glance
All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct WCGB Los Angeles 8 4 .667 +1½ Toronto 8 6 .571 +½ Kansas City 7 6 .538 — Boston 7 7 .500 ½ Cleveland 6 6 .500 ½ Houston 5 7 .417 1½ Tampa Bay 5 7 .417 1½ Athletics 5 8 .385 2 Baltimore 5 8 .385 2 Seattle 5 8 .385 2 Minnesota 4 9 .308 3 Chicago 2 10 .167 4½ ___ Thursday's Games L.A. Angels 11, Tampa Bay 1 Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 1 Kansas City 3, Minnesota 2 Boston 4, Toronto 3, 10 innings Friday's Games Kansas City at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:05 p.m. San Francisco at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Boston at Chicago White Sox, 7:40 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Texas
This Day In Sports: Home of the 'Splash Hit' makes its debut
Scott Slant This Day In Sports: Home of the 'Splash Hit' makes its debut 2000: I once attended a Giants game at Candlestick Park that drew all of 2,209 fans. I looked it up to make sure. That doesn't happen anymore. Credit: AP File Photo Aerial view of San Francisco's Pacific Bell Park during its grand opening, with 'McCovey Cove' in the background, April 11, 2000. Author: Tom Scott / The Scott Slant (KTVB) Published: 8:05 AM MDT April 11, 2025 Updated: 8:05 AM MDT April 11, 2025 BOISE, Idaho — This Day In Sports…April 11, 2000, 25 years ago today: The San Francisco Giants, after 40 years in the wind tunnel known as Candlestick Park, open their sparkling new downtown stadium with a 6-5 loss to
Yankees host the Giants in first of 3-game series
San Francisco Giants (9-3, second in the NL West) vs. New York Yankees (7-5, first in the AL East) New York; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Robbie Ray (2-0, 3.18 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, six strikeouts); Yankees: Marcus Stroman (0-0, 7.27 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, six strikeouts) Yankees -125, Giants +106; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the San Francisco Giants to start a three-game series. New York has a 4-2 record at home and a 7-5 record overall. The Yankees have a 5-1 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. San Francisco is 5-1 in road games and 9-3 overall. The Giants have a 4-2 record in games when they did not allow a home run. Friday's game is
National League Glance
All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 8 3 .727 — New York 8 4 .667 ½ Miami 6 6 .500 2½ Washington 5 7 .417 3½ Atlanta 2 9 .182 6 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 9 6 .600 — Milwaukee 7 5 .583 ½ St. Louis 5 7 .417 2½ Cincinnati 5 8 .385 3 Pittsburgh 5 8 .385 3 West Division W L Pct GB San Diego 10 3 .769 — San Francisco 9 3 .750 ½ Los Angeles 10 4 .714 ½ Arizona 7 6 .538 3 Colorado 2 9 .182 7 Wednesday's Games Miami 5, N.Y. Mets 0 Pittsburgh 2, St. Louis 1, 13 innings Texas 6, Chicago Cubs 2 San Diego 2, Athletics 1 Arizona 9, Baltimore 0 San Francisco 8, Cincinnati 6, 10 innings L.A. Dodgers 6, Washington 5 Philadelphia 4, Atlanta 3 Milwaukee 17, Colorado 2 Thursday's Games Milwaukee
SF Giants' Hayden Birdsong takes bullpen role into first game at Yankee Stadium
With his first trip to New York as a big league pitcher imminent, Hayden Birdsong is looking forward to embracing the vibe that is Yankee Stadium. A native of Mattoon, Illinois, Birdsong was partial to the Chicago Cubs. “I never grew up a Yankees fan,” Birdsong said before the Giants embarked on a 10-game trip which begins Friday night (4:05 p.m.) in the Bronx against the defending A.L. champions. “He's a pretty laid back kid,” Giants pitching coach JP Martinez said.
Top Players To Watch In The Guardians Vs. Giants Showdown
UNITED STATES—The June 17 MLB clash at Oracle Park between the Cleveland Guardians and the San Francisco Giants promises to be one of the most electric interleague matchups of the season. José Ramírez is more than a cornerstone for the Guardians—he's their emotional engine. Known for his fearless approach and high baseball IQ, Ramírez thrives in the heart of pressure-filled moments.
Giants' Buster Posey keeps it 100 on torpedo bat craze: 'I would try it'
As former San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is getting adjusted to his new role with the team as president of baseball operations, the game has slightly changed since he hung his boots. With Posey debating the multitude of risks with the Giants in helping the team reach the next level, a new aspect in baseball this season in the torpedo bats has many debating the use of it. Posey would give his own thoughts on the boosted bats which has been used by many players in the majors though there is some on the side of it being a form of cheating, though the bats are authorized for the stars to make due with. The San Francisco executive determined to say he “would try it” and went into his reasoning for why according to NBC Sports Bay Area.