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The new rule stands in contrast to the behavior exhibited by the team and previous manager Gabe Kapler in recent years, after Kapler expressed and exercised his preference for kneeling during the anthem in the wake of the tragedy in Uvalde. The outlet also reported that the entire organization — down to the bat boys — have been required to follow suit, as seen at spring training games. Two players for the team, Wilmer Flores and Austin Slater, have expressed their support for the idea in statements obtained by The Athletic.

Members of the San Francisco Giants will be required to stand on the field during the national anthem at this season’s games, manager Bob Melvin says.

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin has implemented a new policy for the team’s dugout requiring every member to stand for the US national anthem – ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’

Bob Melvin made the move in a sports region where Colin Kaepernick ignited protests during the anthem.

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Wade, 30, was elevated to become the team's player representative with the union, the role Austin Slater previously held, acting as a funnel for any labor issues raised by the rest of the roster. When Slater, the Giants' player rep since 2020, took on a more powerful post last year as one of eight members of the pension committee, Wade voiced an interest in replacing him as their next player rep.

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Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres has gone deep for the first time in spring training, while Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has extended his hitting streak to four games. Kim launched a two-run home run for his lone hit in three at-bats against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Arizona, on Sunday (local time). Batting fifth and playing shortstop, Kim grounded out to third in the second inning and lined out to shortstop in the fourth inning.

When the national anthem is playing, the San Francisco Giants better be on the field. Bob Melvin, the team's new skipper, told USA Today's Bob Knightengale that a new policy will go into effect this season and every person in the dugout will be required to stand on the field when the “Star Spangled Banner” plays. It's a drastic change from what the Giants used to do when Gabe Kapler was in charge, but Melvin claimed that the decision had nothing to do with politics. “Look, we're a new team here, we got some good players here,'' Melvin told the outlet.”It's more about letting the other side know that we're ready to play. I want guys out here ready to go. There's a personality to that. 3 New Giants

When the national anthem is playing, the San Francisco Giants better be on the field. Bob Melvin, the team's new skipper, told USA Today's Bob Knightengale that a new policy will go into effect this season and every person in the dugout will be required to stand on the field when the “Star Spangled Banner” plays. It's a drastic change from what the Giants used to do when Gabe Kapler was in charge, but Melvin claimed that the decision had nothing to do with politics. “Look, we're a new team here, we got some good players here,'' Melvin told the outlet.”It's more about letting the other side know that we're ready to play. I want guys out here ready to go. There's a personality to that. 3 New Giants

San Francisco manager Bob Melvin built the bulk of his sterling managerial reputation while leading the Oakland Athletics for 11 seasons from 2011 to 2021. Now the Giants have added one of Melvin's former A's stars who made those teams good. Third baseman Matt Chapman and the Giants have finalized their contract that guarantees him $54 million over the next three years, providing a reunion for the four-time Gold Glove winner and a manager who said he knows Chapman “as well as probably anybody in the game.”

Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres has gone deep for the first time in spring training, while Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has extended his hitting streak to four games. Kim launched a two-run home run for his lone hit in three at-bats against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Arizona, on Sunday (local time). Batting fifth and playing shortstop, Kim grounded out to third in the second inning and lined out to shortstop in the fourth inning.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. − The Arizona Diamondbacks stunned the baseball world with their greatest season in 22 years, reaching the World Series, but their longest-tenured player in franchise history couldn't bear to watch. Shortstop Nick Ahmed, who had been with the organization since 2011, didn't watch a single pitch of their postseason run. “It hurt, it was really hard," Ahmed said Friday, putting on a San Francisco Giants uniform for his first game with another organization. Ahmed, the Diamondbacks' quiet and respected clubhouse leader, helped his teammates endure the anguish of their embarrassing 110-loss season two years ago.

Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The 30-year-old Chapman won his fourth Gold Glove last year and turned down a $20,325,000 qualifying offer from the Toronto Blue Jays on Nov. 14. Because Chapman turned down the qualifying offer, the Giants will lose their second-round draft pick and give up $500,000 from their international signing bonus pool. Toronto will get an extra draft selection after the fourth round.

Chicago Cubs Viewed as Landing Spot for Giants Slugger The Chicago Cubs are viewed as a potential landing spot for a San Francisco Giants power hitter. Author: Jon Conahan Publish date: Mar 3, 2024 8:00 PM EST In this story: Chicago Cubs Despite re-signing Cody Bellinger, there may still be a need for lineup help for the Chicago Cubs . As currently constructed, the Cubs could have a better season at the plate than last year, but an argument to be made that the lineup might not be as good as a season ago. Bellinger returns coming off one of his best seasons, but there is still the matter of losing Jeimer Candelario leaving in free agency. The Cubs' offense will be reliant on others to step

San Francisco manager Bob Melvin built the bulk of his sterling managerial reputation while leading the Oakland A's for 11 seasons from 2011 to 2021. Now the Giants have added one of Melvin's former A's stars who made those teams good. Third baseman Matt Chapman and the Giants have finalized their contract that guarantees him $54 million over the next three years, providing a reunion for the four-time Gold Glove winner and a manager who said he knows Chapman “as well as probably anybody in the game.” This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

The San Francisco Giants made a major free agency splash when they signed Matt Chapman to a three-year contract. Alongside Chapman, San Francisco has been tied to fellow top flight free agents such as Blake Snell. While Snell may bolster the Giants' playoff hopes, president Farhan Zaidi doesn't believe a signing is in the cards, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

San Francisco Giants All-Star Alex Cobb May Return to Rotation Sooner Than Expected Alex Cobb, who turned 36 and underwent hip surgery in the fall, has notably not been placed on the San Francisco Giants' 60-day injured list just yet. Author: Sam Connon Publish date: Mar 3, 2024 2:48 PM EST In this story: San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi told reporters Sunday that starting pitcher Alex Cobb is due back "relatively soon" into the 2024 regular season. Cobb underwent hip surgery in October to remove multiple bone chips. Following the procedure, the 36-year-old starting pitcher now has five anchors in his hip. The veteran started flat-ground