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Baggarly addresses growing issue with Samardzija’s shoulder, what it means for Giants’ pitching staff moving forward
Giants beat writer for The Athletic Andrew Baggarly, stopped by the Fitz & Brooks Podcast to talk about Samardzija’s issue, and how it could affect the rest of the staff moving forward.
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MLB players rank Brandon Crawford as one of league’s best defenders, most underrated
Earlier this week, The Athletic polled over 240 current MLB players, asking them 21 questions ranging from who the most intimidating pitcher in baseball is, to which city has the worst fans.
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John Shea thinks Giants are going to go ‘all in’ for Bryce Harper
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is slated to become the hottest commodity available this offseason, when the 2015 NL MVP becomes a free agent for the first time in his young career.
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MLBPA executive director says DH in National League ‘gaining momentum’ among players
The National League adopting the designated hitter is ‘gaining momentum’ among players according to Tony Clark, the executive director of the MLB Players Association.
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First half review: Giants’ youth movement has saved 2018 season
The Giants chose not to rebuild and start over this offseason with young and inexperienced personnel, but it has been those players who have saved the Giants’ season.
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Orioles expected to trade Manny Machado to Dodgers [report]
The Baltimore Orioles will trade All-Star shortstop Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, “barring a last minute snag,” according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
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Henry Schulman talks possibility of Giants making deal at trade deadline
Longtime Giants beat writer Henry Schulman joined Gary & Larry on Monday afternoon, and engaged in a wide-ranging discussion about what San Francisco plans to do before trade deadline on July 31.
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Giants interested in Mets closer [report]
The Giants are interested in acquiring Mets closer Jeurys Familia, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. The Phillies are also interested, but may wait until the Manny Machado and Zach Britton situations are resolved before making a move, according to Olney.
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Krukow on Mark Canha: ‘I definitely would’ve moved his feet’
Oakland A’s first baseman Mark Canha made some waves Saturday night after pimping his go-ahead home run off Giants reliever Tony Watson first with a bat flip, and then by exclaiming “My house” as he walked into the A’s dugout.
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Grades from the Cove: Giants’ first half recap
Bill Laskey & Ryan Covay return for Episode 7 of “Grades from the Cove”, your weekly SF Giants report card podcast. Bill and Ryan look back at the previous week of action and in this special podcast, hand out grades for the first half as well.