Giants trade pitch solves first base problem with $10.9 million slugger from division rival
The San Francisco Giants have yet to entirely solve first base. LaMonte Wade Jr. was supposed to hold down that spot this season, but he's not even with the organization any longer after immense struggles. Rafael Devers could start to learn the spot, and Bryce Eldridge could eventually be called up. The Arizona Diamondbacks have been rumored to be shopping Josh Naylor.
Slade Cecconi's unique pitching motion helped snap losing streak: Guardians takeaways
When Slade Cecconi is on the mound, it looks like he's starting his delivery twice. “It's a little back hip reminder to stay on my backside and glutes,” said Cecconi. It's something Cecconi started doing after the Guardians acquired him from Arizona in a trade for Josh Naylor in December. “That was a cue I developed when I got to Cleveland and we were working through some delivery stuff,” said Cecconi.
Emotional after trade from SF Giants, Kyle Harrison now 'stoked about the opportunity'
Mike Yastrzemski knew exactly how to console an emotional Kyle Harrison after the Giants' homegrown hurler “took it kind of tough” when dealt to the Boston Red Sox in Sunday's trade for slugger Rafael Devers. Yes, Yastrzemski's roots run deep in Boston – his grandfather, Carl, threw out this season's ceremonial first pitch for the Red Sox – but a trade is also what brought the younger Yastrzemski to the Giants in 2019.
Emotional after trade from SF Giants, Kyle Harrison now 'stoked about the opportunity'
Mike Yastrzemski knew exactly how to console an emotional Kyle Harrison after the Giants' homegrown hurler “took it kind of tough” when dealt to the Boston Red Sox in Sunday's trade for slugger Rafael Devers. Yes, Yastrzemski's roots run deep in Boston – his grandfather, Carl, threw out this season's ceremonial first pitch for the Red Sox – but a trade is also what brought the younger Yastrzemski to the Giants in 2019.
Giants activate RHP Justin Verlander off IL to start vs. Guardians
San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will take the mound on Wednesday night in a start against the Cleveland Guardians. Verlander, 42, has been on the 15-day injured list due to right pectoral soreness. He had velocity and command issues during a start against the Oakland Athletics on May 18 and experienced further problems during a throwing session three days later before being placed on the IL. Verlander is winless in 10 starts this season, his first with the Giants. He is 0-3 with a 4.33 ERA, 41 strikeouts and 21 walks in 52 innings. The three-time American League Cy Young Award winner and 2011 AL MVP is in his 20th big league
Giants activate RHP Justin Verlander off IL to start vs. Guardians
San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will take the mound on Wednesday night in a start against the Cleveland Guardians. Verlander, 42, has been on the 15-day injured list due to right pectoral soreness. He had velocity and command issues during a start against the Oakland Athletics on May 18 and experienced further problems during a throwing session three days later before being placed on the IL. Verlander is winless in 10 starts this season, his first with the Giants. He is 0-3 with a 4.33 ERA, 41 strikeouts and 21 walks in 52 innings. The three-time American League Cy Young Award winner and 2011 AL MVP is in his 20th big league
Giants Slugger Will Be 'Down a While' With Latest Injury That Has Him on IL
Amid all the excitement surrounding the San Francisco Giants regarding their shocking blockbuster to acquire Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox and the activation of Justin Verlander and Patrick Bailey from the injured list, there was some disappointing news. The Giants placed Jerar Encarnacion on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain on June 17. Now, it seems like this injury is going to keep the slugger on the shelf for a while after Bob Melvin updated reporters, including Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, about what Encarnacion is dealing with.
Inside the Guardians' bullpen rollercoaster that nearly derailed a win in San Francisco
When the Guardians handed a 3-2 lead to their bullpen in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game at Oracle Park, they were asking for four innings of shutdown relief against the San Francisco Giants. What they got was a masterclass in both bullpen dominance and edge-of-your-seat drama that ultimately secured the victory – but not before what Paul Hoynes colorfully described on the Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast as “the circus” coming to town. The night showcased a full spectrum of bullpen performance – from the surgical precision of middle relievers to the heart-stopping tightrope walk by Emmanuel Clase in the ninth.
Gabriel Arias unleashes hidden power with a game-winning blast for Guardians at Oracle Park
In the Guardians' 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, Gabriel Arias stepped into the batter's box hitless in his previous 12 plate appearances. Moments later, he deposited a Robbie Ray offering over Oracle Park's notoriously unforgiving right-center field wall, delivering a go-ahead homer that left Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast hosts Joe Noga and Paul Hoynes marveling at both its timing and execution. “The place that he hit the go-ahead home run is not a place in that ballpark where a lot of right handed hitters can show power and get the ball over the wall,” Noga observed during the podcast.
Dodgers Future Hall of Famer Reacts to Shocking Giants Trade for Rafael Devers
No batter has faced Clayton Kershaw more times than former San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey. No pitcher has faced Posey more than Kershaw. Posey, for the record, owns a career .221 batting average and three home runs against Kershaw in their 120 plate appearances. Posey is done trying to beat Kershaw in the batter's box, but he struck a huge blow against the rest of the National League from the Giants' front office Sunday.