In a 2017 season that has had its share of struggles, Ty Blach has emerged as one of the stabilizing forces within the Giants organization. It continued Tuesday night in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Everyone knows the role Buster Posey played on three Giants’ World Series teams, but even before he reached the Major League level, Posey was typically on the side of the diamond that went home happy.
The 26-year-old Giants’ rookie who began the season in the team’s bullpen has become the silver lining of a lost season for San Francisco, as his post All-Star break emergence continues to defy expectations.
Giants’ rookie Miguel Gomez earned just the fourth start of his Major League career on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately for Gomez, the time he spent playing Tuesday’s contest wouldn’t last long.
If Brandon Belt, Johnny Cueto and Mark Melancon remain with the San Francisco Giants for the duration of their current contracts, the franchise will owe the three players a combined $200 million from now through the end of the 2021 season..
Cain’s willingness to embrace a bullpen role is testament to his loyalty to the club, and a reminder that the veteran pitcher is a true professional. It’s also an indicator that the Giants are unlikely to pick up Cain’s club option for next season, worth $21 million, according to broadcaster Duane Kuiper.
Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper told Murph & Mac on Tuesday morning that Sandoval’s willingness to help a young player, especially one that plays the same position, shows that he is a different person than he was during his first stint in San Francisco.