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Why Mac Williamson should be a regular starter for the Giants’ final 20 games
There are a multitude of reasons for the Giants to give Mac Williamson a shot to impress in the final month of the season, but essentially, it all boils down to a lesson San Francisco learned when it gave away Adam Duvall.
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Krukow: ‘No question’ Giants should bring Matt Moore back for 2018
Mike Krukow joined Murph & Mac Friday saying that exercising Matt Moore’s team option at the end of the year is a no-brainer for the Giants.
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Sep 2, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) argues with umpire Bruce Dreckman (1) after striking out during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsHow Pablo Sandoval’s record-setting slump helps the Giants’ plans for the future
On August 5, the Giants promoted Sandoval from AAA Sacramento to the Major League level to begin a controversial redemption tour, and one month later, Sandoval’s hitting has managed to neutralize any fans who were on the fence about his return.
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Larry Baer: 2017 season has taken toll on Bruce Bochy more than anyone
On pace to lose 100 games, Giants CEO Larry Baer admitted to Murph & Mac on Thursday that the frustration of this hellish season has taken a toll on Boch more than anyone, but that he’s not concerned with the future Hall of Fame skipper’s ability to bounce back next season.
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Sep 4, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) celebrates in the dugout after a one run home run in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsPanik pounds out five more hits, makes history as Giants finally win at Coors Field
The Giants have found it very difficult to win at Coors Field this year. But on Wednesday evening, they proved it wasn’t impossible.
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Sep 5, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ty Blach (50) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY SportsPosey injured, Giants’ comeback rally falls short at Coors Field
Exactly ten years ago, Giants’ slugger Barry Bonds hit home run No. 762 at Coors Field, the final blast of his record-setting career. Was the 2007 season the last time the Giants had a power presence in their lineup? Well…
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Aug 16, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Carlos Moncrief (39) looks on from the dugout in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsGiants designate Carlos Moncrief for assignment
The Giants have not had many feel-good stories in 2017. Carlos Moncrief authored one of them.
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Jun 27, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Austin Slater (53) hits a single against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning of the game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsGiants activate Austin Slater, add two pitchers to bullpen
There were fears he would miss the rest of the season. But after tearing the adductor muscle in his hip on July 7, Austin Slater is back with the San Francisco Giants.
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Buster Posey nominated for Roberto Clemente Award
Buster Posey is the Giants’ nominee for the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award, given annually to the MLB player who “best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team, as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media.”
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Sep 2, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsJeff Samardzija named National League Player of the Week
The San Francisco Giants have won just two games in the last 12 days. And if Jeff Samardzija didn’t pitch in those two games, it’s possible they wouldn’t have won any.
