Part of the appeal of hiring Bob Melvin was the connective tissue to the Bay Area and San Francisco Giants history that he brought with him. Kicking off his first spring training, Melvin isn't waiting around to wield that influence. Barry Bonds, Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Will Clark, Dusty Baker, Dave Righetti and Ron Wotus are all expected to be on hand at various points.

Part of the appeal of hiring Bob Melvin was the connective tissue to the Bay Area and San Francisco Giants history that he brought with him. Kicking off his first spring training, Melvin isn't waiting around to wield that influence. Barry Bonds, Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Will Clark, Dusty Baker, Dave Righetti and Ron Wotus are all expected to be on hand at various points.

Pat Burrell is fitting right in to his new role as Giants hitting coach and already is familiar with a handful of minor leaguers.

Shelly Verougstraete analyzes the fantasy fallout from the latest transactions around the league.

Seacoast represented in major leagues and minor leagues as MLB organizations open spring training. Here's what they say about dreams for 2024.

Chevrolet to replace Cruise as SF Giants' jersey sponsor The Giants are ditching the self-driving car company after a series of accidents and a statewide shutdown of its services Author: Sean Keane Publish date: Feb 16, 2024 9:00 AM EST In this story: San Francisco Giants The Cruise curse may finally be over. The SF Giants are moving on from their controversial first jersey patch sponsor, in favor of Chevrolet. The Giants announced their partnership with Cruise with much fanfare and a video from Gabe Kapler, wearing a very odd shirt, that promised to "drive our city towards a safer, more environmentally sustainable future." Kapler called San Francisco "a city that defies convention," perhaps

Giants Sign Ex-Angels Pitcher After Injury-Riddled Season To Big League Deal San Francisco officially signed a former member of the Angels Author: Patrick McAvoy Publish date: Feb 15, 2024 11:00 PM EST In this story: San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Angels One former member of the Los Angeles Angels has found a new home with the San Francisco Giants. Seven days after he was designated for assingment, Austin Warren joined the Giants on a big league deal after missing most of the 2023 season due to injury. In a corresponding move, San Francisco placed left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray on the 60-day Injured List. Acquired from the Seattle Mariners in January for Anthony DeSclafani and Mitch Haniger,

After a frustrating 2023 season in which he was pushed into a bullpen role for a middling team, veteran pitcher Alex Wood decided this offseason not to re-sign with the San Francisco Giants. Outside of that, he said adjusting hasn't been too complicated so far, and he's enjoying getting to know his new teammates.

After a frustrating 2023 season in which he was pushed into a bullpen role for a middling team, veteran pitcher Alex Wood decided this offseason not to re-sign with the San Francisco Giants. Outside of that, he said adjusting hasn't been too complicated so far, and he's enjoying getting to know his new teammates.

After a frustrating 2023 season in which he was pushed into a bullpen role for a middling team, veteran pitcher Alex Wood decided this offseason not to re-sign with the San Francisco Giants. Outside of that, he said adjusting hasn't been too complicated so far, and he's enjoying getting to know his new teammates.

After a frustrating 2023 season in which he was pushed into a bullpen role for a middling team, veteran pitcher Alex Wood decided this offseason not to re-sign with the San Francisco Giants. Outside of that, he said adjusting hasn't been too complicated so far, and he's enjoying getting to know his new teammates.

If and when Jorge Soler passes his physical, set for Friday, according to club sources, the San Francisco Giants shouldn't have any trouble clearing a spot on the 40-man roster. While their 40-man is currently full, expect reliever Austin Warren to be transferred to the 60-day injured list when the team is ready to finalize its three-year, $42 million agreement with the free-agent designated hitter/outfielder. Warren, who signed a major-league deal Wednesday for just over the league minimum, is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. Almost nine months removed from the operation performed by Dr. Keith Meister last May, the 27-year-old right-hander won't be ready to see game action until after the All-Star break.

If and when Jorge Soler passes his physical, set for Friday, according to club sources, the San Francisco Giants shouldn't have any trouble clearing a spot on the 40-man roster. While their 40-man is currently full, expect reliever Austin Warren to be transferred to the 60-day injured list when the team is ready to finalize its three-year, $42 million agreement with the free-agent designated hitter/outfielder. Warren, who signed a major-league deal Wednesday for just over the league minimum, is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. Almost nine months removed from the operation performed by Dr. Keith Meister last May, the 27-year-old right-hander won't be ready to see game action until after the All-Star break.

The San Francisco Giants' coaching staff got older and whiter, but their clubhouse is younger and more diverse than ever. The club has gone from one interpreter — Erwin Higueros, who doubles as their Spanish-language broadcaster — to three, with Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and Japanese first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo in camp. It hired Justin Han to interpret for Lee and Seiya Sano for Tsutsugo, a non-roster invitee. A game of telephone between the two players and any given Latin member of the clubhouse would involve four languages.

The San Francisco Giants' coaching staff got older and whiter, but their clubhouse is younger and more diverse than ever. The club has gone from one interpreter — Erwin Higueros, who doubles as their Spanish-language broadcaster — to three, with Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and Japanese first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo in camp. It hired Justin Han to interpret for Lee and Seiya Sano for Tsutsugo, a non-roster invitee. A game of telephone between the two players and any given Latin member of the clubhouse would involve four languages.

The San Francisco Giants' coaching staff got older and whiter, but their clubhouse is younger and more diverse than ever. The club has gone from one interpreter — Erwin Higueros, who doubles as their Spanish-language broadcaster — to three, with Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and Japanese first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo in camp. It hired Justin Han to interpret for Lee and Seiya Sano for Tsutsugo, a non-roster invitee. A game of telephone between the two players and any given Latin member of the clubhouse would involve four languages.

It was an unfair comparison from the start, but Reggie Crawford will not be the next Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player the Giants selected 30th overall in the 2022 amateur draft is abandoning that path to pursue a one-way track to the major leagues. Crawford, 23, will put down the bat and shift all of his focus to what he can do with his left arm, which can pump triple-digit heaters out of his 6-foot-4 frame. According to Crawford, it was decision he came to recently after “a lot of thinking and weighing the pros and cons.”

It was an unfair comparison from the start, but Reggie Crawford will not be the next Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player the Giants selected 30th overall in the 2022 amateur draft is abandoning that path to pursue a one-way track to the major leagues. Crawford, 23, will put down the bat and shift all of his focus to what he can do with his left arm, which can pump triple-digit heaters out of his 6-foot-4 frame. According to Crawford, it was decision he came to recently after “a lot of thinking and weighing the pros and cons.”

It was an unfair comparison from the start, but Reggie Crawford will not be the next Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player the Giants selected 30th overall in the 2022 amateur draft is abandoning that path to pursue a one-way track to the major leagues. Crawford, 23, will put down the bat and shift all of his focus to what he can do with his left arm, which can pump triple-digit heaters out of his 6-foot-4 frame. According to Crawford, it was decision he came to recently after “a lot of thinking and weighing the pros and cons.”

SF Giants sign former Angels reliever to major league contract The SF Giants took advantage of their roster flexibility, signing former Los Angeles Angels reliever Austin Warren to a one-year deal. Author: Marc Delucchi Publish date: Feb 15, 2024 12:31 PM EST In this story: San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Angels The SF Giants announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Austin Warren to a one-year contract on Wednesday. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Warren, the Giants shifted Robbie Ray to the 60-day injured list. However, Warren underwent UCL surgery in May of last year, and could very well be slated to be placed on the 60-day injured list as well for a subsequent move. Warren had