English, explained the Dominican-Canadian newcomer to the San Francisco Giants' clubhouse, is not Otto Lopez's first language. No, born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Montreal since he was 9 years old, the 25-year-old is more familiar with Spanish and French. Acquired for cash earlier this month after he was waived by the Blue Jays, Lopez's athleticism and ability to shift between second base, shortstop and center field could give him the upper hand in the competition for the final spot on the Giants' bench this spring. Lopez's primary competition figures to be Casey Schmitt, who's also moving around the diamond again this spring.

English, explained the Dominican-Canadian newcomer to the San Francisco Giants' clubhouse, is not Otto Lopez's first language. No, born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Montreal since he was 9 years old, the 25-year-old is more familiar with Spanish and French. Acquired for cash earlier this month after he was waived by the Blue Jays, Lopez's athleticism and ability to shift between second base, shortstop and center field could give him the upper hand in the competition for the final spot on the Giants' bench this spring. Lopez's primary competition figures to be Casey Schmitt, who's also moving around the diamond again this spring.

The hardest thing Patrick Bailey does every day is gulp down 1,000 calories. “It's literally just like, hey, we need you to eat something,” Bailey said. While he is listed at 210 pounds, Bailey dropped a substantial amount of weight over the course of last season. Rising from Double-A to the big leagues, Bailey put more stress on his body last season than ever before.

Casey Schmitt has a new number, new facial hair and, he hopes, a new nickname. “I'm gonna go by '1-0' now,” said Schmitt, a wisp of blond hair gracing his upper lip, referencing his new jersey number after his old one, No. 6, was taken by new manager Bob Melvin. Will it add up to a fresh start for the San Francisco Giants' slick-fielding infield prospect who burst into the big leagues last season but stumbled down the stretch? While Schmitt bookended his rookie season with fireworks, recording more total bases in his first three games than any player in Giants history, then homering twice against the Dodgers in the final game of the year, it wasn't enough to obscure what transpired in between.

According to Pavlovic, the invite isn't just to provide the longtime Giant a sendoff like they did for Sergio Romo in 2023. Sandoval is looking to make a comeback after being out of the league for a few years. "Sandoval has been telling friends that he feels great and is trying to make a comeback at the age of 37," Pavlovic wrote.

The Giants aren't yet placing a rush order for Panda hats to be delivered to Oracle Park, but beloved fan favorite Pablo Sandoval does have a chance to suit up with the team again this season. The 37-year-old Sandoval is expected to sign a minor-league deal with the Giants and will receive a non-roster invitation to spring training, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. After not playing in the major leagues since 2021, Sandoval will get an opportunity to make a comeback with the team he helped win three World Series titles.

The Giants aren't yet placing a rush order for Panda hats to be delivered to Oracle Park, but beloved fan favorite Pablo Sandoval does have a chance to suit up with the team again this season. The 37-year-old Sandoval is expected to sign a minor-league deal with the Giants and will receive a non-roster invitation to spring training, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. After not playing in the major leagues since 2021, Sandoval will get an opportunity to make a comeback with the team he helped win three World Series titles.

The Giants aren't yet placing a rush order for Panda hats to be delivered to Oracle Park, but beloved fan favorite Pablo Sandoval does have a chance to suit up with the team again this season. The 37-year-old Sandoval is expected to sign a minor-league deal with the Giants and will receive a non-roster invitation to spring training, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. After not playing in the major leagues since 2021, Sandoval will get an opportunity to make a comeback with the team he helped win three World Series titles.

Sandoval, who last appeared in the big leagues in 2021, eyes a comeback after spending the 2022 campaign in the Mexican League and last year in Baseball United, a league in Dubai. Sandoval has played 11 seasons for the Giants across two stints from 2008 to '14 and again from 2017 to '20. In 1,380 career games, Sandoval has logged a .278/.330/.443 slash line with 262 doubles and 153 home runs.

Alyssa Nakken is more than just the first uniformed female staff member in major-league history. After giving birth to her first child last month, the trailblazing San Francisco Giants assistant coach is now baseball's first mom, too. It was a mystery how Nakken's pregnancy would affect her status with the team this spring, but manager Bob Melvin provided an update Saturday. “She may be here for a day or two,” Melvin said.

Alyssa Nakken is more than just the first uniformed female staff member in major-league history. After giving birth to her first child last month, the trailblazing San Francisco Giants assistant coach is now baseball's first mom, too. It was a mystery how Nakken's pregnancy would affect her status with the team this spring, but manager Bob Melvin provided an update Saturday. “She may be here for a day or two,” Melvin said.

Alyssa Nakken is more than just the first uniformed female staff member in major-league history. After giving birth to her first child last month, the trailblazing San Francisco Giants assistant coach is now baseball's first mom, too. It was a mystery how Nakken's pregnancy would affect her status with the team this spring, but manager Bob Melvin provided an update Saturday. “She may be here for a day or two,” Melvin said.

Casey Schmitt has a new number, new facial hair and, he hopes, a new nickname. “I'm gonna go by '1-0' now,” said Schmitt, a wisp of blond hair gracing his upper lip, referencing his new jersey number after his old one, No. 6, was taken by new manager Bob Melvin. Will it add up to a fresh start for the San Francisco Giants' slick-fielding infield prospect who burst into the big leagues last season but stumbled down the stretch? While Schmitt bookended his rookie season with fireworks, recording more total bases in his first three games than any player in Giants history, then homering twice against the Dodgers in the final game of the year, it wasn't enough to obscure what transpired in between.

Casey Schmitt has a new number, new facial hair and, he hopes, a new nickname. “I'm gonna go by '1-0' now,” said Schmitt, a wisp of blond hair gracing his upper lip, referencing his new jersey number after his old one, No. 6, was taken by new manager Bob Melvin. Will it add up to a fresh start for the San Francisco Giants' slick-fielding infield prospect who burst into the big leagues last season but stumbled down the stretch? While Schmitt bookended his rookie season with fireworks, recording more total bases in his first three games than any player in Giants history, then homering twice against the Dodgers in the final game of the year, it wasn't enough to obscure what transpired in between.

The hardest thing Patrick Bailey does everyday is gulp down 1,000 calories. “It's literally just like, hey, we need you to eat something,” Bailey said. While he is listed at 210 pounds, Bailey dropped a substantial amount of weight over the course of last season. Rising from Double-A to the big leagues, Bailey put more stress on his body last season than ever before.

The hardest thing Patrick Bailey does everyday is gulp down 1,000 calories. “It's literally just like, hey, we need you to eat something,” Bailey said. While he is listed at 210 pounds, Bailey dropped a substantial amount of weight over the course of last season. Rising from Double-A to the big leagues, Bailey put more stress on his body last season than ever before.

The hardest thing Patrick Bailey does everyday is gulp down 1,000 calories. “It's literally just like, hey, we need you to eat something,” Bailey said. While he is listed at 210 pounds, Bailey dropped a substantial amount of weight over the course of last season. Rising from Double-A to the big leagues, Bailey put more stress on his body last season than ever before.

For the fourth time in his life, Jordan Hicks arrived at spring training as a starting pitcher. “My whole life, this has been my dream,” Hicks said Friday, following his highest-intensity bullpen session of the young camp. Since signing a four-year, $44 million free-agent contract this offseason, all that matters to Hicks are earned runs and innings pitched. If the latter is large and the former reasonably low, Hicks doesn't mind a drop in velocity.

For the fourth time in his life, Jordan Hicks arrived at spring training as a starting pitcher. “My whole life, this has been my dream,” Hicks said Friday, following his highest-intensity bullpen session of the young camp. Since signing a four-year, $44 million free-agent contract this offseason, all that matters to Hicks are earned runs and innings pitched. If the latter is large and the former reasonably low, Hicks doesn't mind a drop in velocity.

For the fourth time in his life, Jordan Hicks arrived at spring training as a starting pitcher. “My whole life, this has been my dream,” Hicks said Friday, following his highest-intensity bullpen session of the young camp. Since signing a four-year, $44 million free-agent contract this offseason, all that matters to Hicks are earned runs and innings pitched. If the latter is large and the former reasonably low, Hicks doesn't mind a drop in velocity.