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Krukow: ‘Puig is a moron, and he needs to learn it’
On Tuesday, Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig appeared to flip off Indians fans following a home-run. Mike Krukow joined Murph and Mac on Wednesday morning to voice his displeasure.
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Giants reverse recent precedent, draft high school talent early in MLB Draft
In the midst of a season in which the San Francisco Giants have fallen 14 games under .500 and 14.0 games back of the two teams tied atop the National League West, the franchise’s front office had an opportunity to hit the panic button. With the Major League Baseball Draft taking place this week, the…
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Bad luck, bad timing contribute to Giants’ blowout loss
On Friday night, the Giants ran into Minnesota Twins’ right-hander Ervin Santana. On Tuesday evening, San Francisco squared off against Kansas City Royals’ left-hander Jason Vargas. Together, the duo has 25 seasons of Major League experience under their belt, and just one All-Star Game appearance.
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Bochy: “Blach’s numbers don’t match the box, he pitched well tonight”
If you thought the Giants offense would wake up after their best offensive performance of the season against the Twins on Monday night, you were sadly mistaken. The Giants came out flat against the Royals on Tuesday, falling 8-1 on a night where nothing went there way and Kansas City starter Jason Vargas was locked…
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Scuffling Giants blown out at home by Royals
Exactly five years to the day from Matt Cain throwing the 22nd perfect game in Major League Baseball history, the San Francisco Giants took the field behind an up-and-coming starter who has dominated at AT&T Park this season. To expect left-hander Ty Blach to recapture some of the magic Cain conjured up on June 13,…
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Giants players say they’re motivated by Warriors’ championship run
It took until June 12, but the Giants finally enjoyed their first home off day of the season in San Francisco. To date, all of the team’s off days have been spent traveling or in a road city, and Monday’s slice of freedom couldn’t have come at a better time.
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Giants lose roster flexibility waiting for Strickland appeal verdict
The good news? Major League Baseball finally heard Strickland’s appeal hearing on Tuesday morning, which means the Giants’ pitcher should hear a verdict soon regarding whether or not his six-game suspension will be reduced. The bad news? It’s unlikely Strickland’s suspension will be reduced by more than a game or two at most, and when…
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Giants select ‘five-tool’ prospect Heliot Ramos in first round of MLB Draft
He hits for average, he hits for power, he’s got speed, arm strength and a nice glove, too. His name is Heliot Ramos, and he’s the newest member of the San Francisco Giants. On Monday evening, the Giants selected Ramos with the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 Major League Baseball…
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Giants select Heliot Ramos in first round of 2017 MLB Draft
The San Francisco Giants welcomed the newest member of their organization on Monday evening, as the franchise selected Heliot Ramos with the 19th overall pick in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft. A year after the team forfeited its first round pick to sign right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija, San Francisco elected to pursue the 17-year-old…
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MLB Draft is pivotal opportunity for struggling Giants organization
The first two rounds of the Major League Baseball Draft kick off on Monday night, and the Giants will make selections with the 19th and 58th overall picks. General manager Bobby Evans, Scouting Director John Barr and the rest of the franchise’s front office are tasked with revamping an underperforming Minor League system that is…
