Category Archives: Top Headlines
Giants’ Braden Bishop is home, on fire and ‘here for a reason’
Ralph Thompson Photo SACRAMENTO — To new fathers everywhere, a smiling Braden Bishop is relatable. “I’ve been around kids before, but once they’re your own — and you crea...
Jun 14, 2021
Nick Mullens signs with Eagles, completing offseason QB swap
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports It was as brutal a season as possible for Nick Mullens, but he’s found a new home with the Eagles. https://twitter.com/eagles/status/1404438734234390531?s=21 After s...
Jun 14, 2021
Taking stock of Giants’ hitting issues, which are partly on injuries and partly on returning bats
Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports Bigger picture, Gabe Kapler allowed, “This series hasn’t been our best offensive performance.” He was being generous. The Giants scored three runs in fo...
Jun 13, 2021
How Giants’ baserunning gambit quietly worked while Nationals’ flopped
Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports There are a million things to analyze in games, and Gabe Kapler will call out a bad swing even when it results in a hit; will call out a misjudgment even when it doesn...
Jun 12, 2021
Giants’ offense goes missing in first game of doubleheader in Washington
Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Gausman was not perfect for a change — but even if he were, the Giants’ offense would have needed help to make him a winner. The Giants’ ace allow...
Jun 12, 2021
Mike Yastrzemski returns, and rehabbing reliever may not be far behind
Pool Photo-USA TODAY NETWORK The Giants boosted their outfield on Saturday and could add some bullpen help this week. Mike Yastrzemski was reinstated from the injured list and represented the 27th man...
Jun 12, 2021
Scott Kazmir stays with Giants and expected to be a starting option again
Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY SportsIt appears the great Scott Kazmir story will see another chapter.The lefty, who cleared waivers Friday after being designated for assignment, is expected to report to ...
Jun 12, 2021
49ers sign former Saints, Texans offensive lineman following injury to Justin Skule [report]
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsAfter a few devastating injuries to Jeff Wilson Jr., Tarvarius Moore and Justin Skule, the 49ers cut short their offseason program. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he had...
Jun 11, 2021
Giants’ bullpen weapon is throwing harder and throwing a cutter, thanks to Brian Bannister and Mariano Rivera
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports When the Giants called up Dominic Leone last week and added the righty to their roster, it was only because one of his unwitting mentors was not available. This bullpen s...
Jun 10, 2021
Sammy Long’s debut was dominant, meaningful and everything he dreamed about
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Sammy Long grew up in Fair Oaks and stayed nearby, first at Del Campo High School and then Sacramento State. He idolized the Giants, who still feature a few of those idols...
Jun 09, 2021
