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Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Game Thread

The Nationals issues finishing off sweeps have been well documented at this point. They will get another chance to finally bring out the broomsticks this afternoon. This has already been a great road trip, but getting the sweep would be the icing on the cake. A good road trip has the chance to become a […]

6/10 Gamethread: Giants vs. Nationals

The San Francisco Giants wrap up this three-game series against the Washington Nationals this afternoon at Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be left-hander Robbie Ray, who enters today’s game with a 4.12 ERA, 5.33 FIP, with 63 strikeouts to 36 walks in 67.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the […]

LHP Reiver Sanmartín activated off 60-day IL

Some day game roster moves: lefty reliever Reiver Sanmartin, who’d been placed on the 60-day IL with a right hip flexor strain back in Spring Training, has returned from his rehab assignment and is now on the active roster. To make space for him, the Giants needed to clear both a 40-man spot and a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers Release Former Giants 3-Year MLB Player Before Pirates Game

Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers are releasing INF/Outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald from their organization. MLBTR.com’s Darragh McDonald wrote shortly after the news dropped: “He landed on the minor league injured list earlier this month, according to his transaction tracker at MLB.com. It appears the Dodgers wanted to remove him from the […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Release Former Giants 3-Year MLB Player Before Pirates Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, June 9: Pitching rules the day!

Apologies for going a few days without roundups for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates. Thankfully, Tuesday was a full day, with all seven teams in action, so there’s still lots to talk about! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the position […]

Toronto Blue Jays Predicted to Trade for Giants’ $115 Million All-Star Starter

The Toronto Blue Jays should be very familiar with San Francisco Giants starter Robbie Ray, as Ray won the AL Cy Young award back in 2021 with the Jays, but then departed in MLB free agency after signing a five-year, $115 million contract. In case you forgot, here were Ray’s numbers in that 2021 campaign: […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Predicted to Trade for Giants’ $115 Million All-Star Starter appeared first on HEAVY .

Giants Designate Will Brennan For Assignment

The Giants announced that left-hander Reiver Sanmartin has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Tristan Beck has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento as the corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, outfielder Will Brennan has been designated for assignment. Brennan, 28, was a free agent this offseason after being non-tendered by […]

Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee completes stunning feat last seen in 1932

At 27-41, the San Francisco Giants are in a non-optimal spot in the standings. It isn’t because they aren’t making contact, though. The team ranks second in all of baseball in batting average, as their .258 mark only trails the reigning back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Jung Hoo Lee, in particular, has been electric as […] The post Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee completes stunning feat last seen in 1932 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jung Hoo Lee Trade San Francisco Giants And Philadelphia Phillies Must Consider

On Tuesday night, the San Francisco Giants continued their series with the Washington Nationals (at home).They lost by a score of 6-3.Despite the loss, Jung Hoo Lee had two hits and two RBI’s.Jung Hoo Lee Trade Giants And Phillies Must ConsiderThe Giants have had a very tough season, and will likely end up as sellers […] The post Jung Hoo Lee Trade San Francisco Giants And Philadelphia Phillies Must Consider appeared first on HEAVY .

Ex-Giants All-Star Puts Tony Vitello on Notice After Questionable Decision Costs Another Game

Shawn Estes did not hold back after the San Francisco Giants’ latest late-game collapse against the Washington Nationals. While many expected Keaton Winn to face criticism, Estes pointed to the source of the disaster. The NL All-Star pitcher (1997) believed the problem started long before the Nationals scored 3 runs in the ninth inning. In […] The post Ex-Giants All-Star Puts Tony Vitello on Notice After Questionable Decision Costs Another Game appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Game Thread

Just when the Nats looked dead in the water, they came back in the 9th with Daylen Lile and CJ Abrams delivering the big hits. Now they will look to carry that momentum into this game where they have a chance to claim another series win. The late night Nats are back in action folks. […]

6/9 Gamethread: Giants vs. Nationals

The San Francisco Giants continue this three-game series against the Washington Nationals tonight from Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Adrian Houser, who enters tonight’s game with a 5.49 ERA, 5.27 FIP, with 40 strikeouts to 24 walks in 60.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 12-9 […]

Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision Before Rockies Series

On Tuesday night, the Chicago Cubs will open up a series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.The Cubs are coming off a 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants.Dansby Swanson did not play.Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson DecisionFor Tuesday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup.Via Underdog MLB: “Cubs 6/9 P. Crow-Armstrong CF M. Ballesteros […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision Before Rockies Series appeared first on HEAVY .

The Short Porch is checking in on Dansby Swanson’s bat

It’s been rough back-to-back homestands for the Chicago Cubs. They went just 2-4 over the six-game set against the Athletics and Giants, which admittedly is better than the sweep they suffered during their homestand against the Brewers and Astros, but better than being swept at home is a pretty low bar. The offense that seemed […]

Why Giants fans are calling Logan Webb out after Nationals clash

In the San Francisco Giants’ series opener against the Washington Nationals, the team would record another loss on Monday night, 4-3, despite a great effort from starting pitcher Logan Webb. As the Giants are experiencing struggles, Webb’s outing was a standout, though fans are having trouble with his comments after the game. Webb would go […] The post Why Giants fans are calling Logan Webb out after Nationals clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Opener: Brewers/A’s, Cease, Mancini

The Nationals entered Monday’s action with an 0-29 record when trailing heading into the ninth inning (h/t Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic). Washington erased a 3-1 deficit against the Giants in the final frame, scoring three runs against reliever Keaton Winn to secure a comeback victory. The bullpen collapse spoiled a strong start from Logan […]

Tuesday BP: All Star Push

Good morning, baseball fans! We are one week into Phase 1 of the 2026 All Star Game voting. There have not been any voting updates, but I felt it was worth a reminder to get those votes in while you can! Last week, I recommended that we prioritize voting for just two San Francisco Giants […]

Washington Nationals at San Francisco Giants 6/8 Game Thread

The Nationals were unable to secure the sweep in Arizona yesterday afternoon, dropping the ballgame 5-1 after former Nat Michael Soroka threw 7 brilliant innings of 1 run ball, and Cade Cavalli, who allowed 4 runs in 5 innings of work, earned the loss. Still, it was a successful series for the Nats, as they […]

6/8 Gamethread: Giants vs. Nationals

The San Francisco Giants welcome the Washington Nationals to Oracle Park tonight to begin a three-game series. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Logan Webb, who enters tonight’s game with a 4.25 ERA, 3.43 FIP, with 51 strikeouts to 19 walks in 59.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ […]

San Francisco Giants Announce Rafael Devers Change Before Nationals Series

On Monday night, the San Francisco Giants will open up a series with the Washington Nationals (at home) in California.The Giants are coming off a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.Rafael Devers (who started at first base) finished with one walk, one run and three strikeouts.SF Giants Announce Rafael Devers ChangeFor Monday’s […] The post San Francisco Giants Announce Rafael Devers Change Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the Week

The Cubs didn’t do very well last week, going 2-4 against the A’s and Giants. It sure wasn’t Pete Crow-Armstrong’s fault. Over the six games PCA batted .440/.481/.920 (11-for-25) with four home runs and two stolen bases. Yes, he had perhaps the goofiest defensive play of his career when he lost a fly ball Thursday […]

Giants $12 Million Former All-Star Named Top Trade Chip Amid Disastrous Season?

The San Francisco Giants have not performed well in 2026. After 66 games, they are 27-39 and in they sit in fourth place in the National League West. The wild card race isn’t looking much better, as they are 7 1/2 out in that picture.It is looking very much like they will be sellers at […] The post Giants $12 Million Former All-Star Named Top Trade Chip Amid Disastrous Season? appeared first on HEAVY .

Making sense of the lineup’s last 30 days

If the San Francisco Giants have been too much of a bummer for you this season such that you’ve limited the amount of information you’ve taken in about them, then you probably missed how for the past month they’ve been the best offense in Major League Baseball. It’s a shocker for those of us who’ve […]