All articles tagged with #san francisco giants
During a Giants Spring Training broadcast, Jeff Kent launched into a profane reminiscence about the 1998 knee‑injury incident with Alex Rodriguez, saying Rodriguez 'slid and rolled his fat ass past the base, the son of a bitch' and that he 'tore my knee up.' The moment revived old tensions and suggested Kent could be entertaining on the mic, even as Rodriguez adds to a Hall of Fame résumé.
San Francisco signed Luis Arráez to a one-year, $12 million deal to inject elite contact hitting and OBP into a lineup that often lacked consistency, pairing him with Harrison Bader to energize Oracle Park. Arráez’s career .317 average and three straight batting titles emphasize contact over power, a contrast some front offices resist, but Giants president of baseball ops. Posey supports the move and believes Arráez’s approach and coaching could rejuvenate the offense, though questions remain about his defense and performance vs. lefties.
The San Francisco Giants signed Luis Arraez to a one-year, $12 million contract, adding a premier contact hitter at second base after a standout run of batting titles with three different teams, including leading the NL with 181 hits in 2025, though he posted a down year by some metrics in that season.
The San Francisco Giants signed infielder Luis Arraez to a one-year, $12 million contract, with Arraez expected to play second base (pending a physical). The deal, which matches a prior projection for value and lets him reach free agency after 2026, boosts the Giants’ 2026 payroll to about $206 million (CBT payroll ~ $232.7 million). It adds a contact-oriented bat to a power-heavy infield and follows Harrison Bader’s recent 2-year signing.
Harrison Bader signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, calling the move a perfect fit to maximize playing time on a winning team. He praised the Giants’ talent, new front office and coaching staff, and referenced familiar teammates like Matt Chapman and Willy Adames (and Rafael Devers) to illustrate the roster’s upside as he enters his seventh MLB club.
San Francisco signs Harrison Bader to a two-year, $20.5 million contract (max $21 million with incentives), adding a premier defensive center fielder after a strong 2025 season (.277/.347/.449 with 17 homers in 501 PA) while the Giants’ offense may rely on defense and rotation depth; the deal keeps payroll considerations in mind as SF continues to explore other moves like second-base targets.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained at Los Angeles International Airport due to missing travel paperwork on his arrival from Korea ahead of spring training; the issue was promptly resolved and he was cleared to continue his travel. Lee signed a six-year, $113 million contract with the Giants in 2023, missed most of 2024 after a shoulder injury, and batted .266 with eight homers, 55 RBIs and 10 stolen bases over 150 games last season.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained by CBP at Los Angeles International Airport over a paperwork issue involving documents reportedly forgotten in Korea. He has since been released and cleared to travel, with authorities and the team saying the matter was quickly resolved. Lee, who signed a six-year, $113 million deal with the Giants before the 2024 season, has played in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic for Korea and is expected to participate in spring training and the 2026 season.
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained by customs at Los Angeles International Airport after forgetting travel documents in South Korea, but was released following coordination between Pelosi’s office and Giants officials and is cleared to continue his travel to California for a Giants FanFest appearance.
Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello is leaving to manage the San Francisco Giants, becoming the first college coach with no MLB experience to make the jump. UT Athletic Director Danny White congratulated Vitello, highlighting his achievements including a national championship and multiple SEC titles, and emphasized ongoing investments in the program. Vitello's departure marks a significant transition for Tennessee baseball after a highly successful eight-year tenure.
Bruce Bochy, after parting ways with the Texas Rangers, is being considered for a return to manage the San Francisco Giants, but the deal is not yet finalized amid speculation and the complexities of baseball management decisions.
Kawakami discusses how Buster Posey's limited remaining time in baseball has impacted Bob Melvin's management of the San Francisco Giants.
Willy Adames received a warm welcome and hit two home runs in his return to Milwaukee with the San Francisco Giants, but his former team still won the game with a walk-off homer. Adames, who played for the Brewers from 2021 to 2024, expressed his love for Milwaukee and its fans, reflecting on his time there and the team's collective effort this season. Despite his personal struggles in San Francisco, he remains a valued teammate.
Rafael Devers, now with the San Francisco Giants, defends his decision to play first base after previously refusing to do so with the Red Sox, claiming he's motivated by being active on the field, despite evidence of his reluctance in Boston. The article criticizes his dishonesty and questions his leadership qualities, highlighting the tension between his actions and statements.
The Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the Giants, receiving prospects and pitchers in return, with an MLB insider praising the trade as a strategic move given Devers' dissatisfaction and high salary, despite leaving a hole in Boston's offense.