Jordan Hicks made an impressive debut as a starter for the San Francisco Giants, pitching five shutout innings in a 9-6 win over the San Diego Padres. Jung Hoo Lee hit his first big league home run, and Michael Conforto hit a grand slam, contributing to the Giants' offensive success. Hicks showcased his pitching prowess by consistently hitting 98-99 mph, and Tom Murphy also made an impact with an RBI double and a walk.
Free agent catcher Tom Murphy has reached a two-year, $8 million deal with the San Francisco Giants, with a third-year club option. The Giants, who recently signed outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, are adding Murphy as a veteran presence behind the plate to potentially share time with Patrick Bailey. Murphy, who spent the past four years with the Seattle Mariners, batted .290 with eight home runs and 17 RBIs in 47 games this year. The Giants have missed the playoffs in the past two seasons and also claimed right-hander Devin Sweet off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.
The San Francisco Giants have reportedly signed veteran catcher Tom Murphy to a two-year, $8 million contract, with a club option for a third year. Murphy will serve as Patrick Bailey's backup and joins Jung Hoo Lee as a free-agent acquisition for the Giants. The team is also pursuing pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga.
The San Francisco Giants have reached an agreement with free agent catcher Tom Murphy on a two-year contract with a 2026 club option. The deal guarantees Murphy $8.25 million, including a $250,000 buyout on the option. Murphy, known for his power hitting, joins the Giants after spending five seasons with the Seattle Mariners. However, his injury history raises concerns. The signing could indicate the end of Joey Bart's time in San Francisco, as the Giants may look to trade or waive him. The Giants' payroll is expected to exceed $158 million with this signing, still comfortably below the luxury tax threshold.
Catcher Brian O'Keefe, a native of Colonie, NY, has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma by the Seattle Mariners. The corresponding move is believed to be Tom Murphy being placed on the injured list. O'Keefe has spent the past three seasons in Seattle's system and has two games of big league experience.
The Seattle Mariners dominated the Baltimore Orioles 13-1, handing them their worst loss of the season. The Mariners executed their hitting plan effectively against starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, scoring early and often. Logan Gilbert pitched seven strong innings, giving up just one run on two hits. The Mariners offense didn't let up, scoring seven runs in the eighth inning.
George Kirby pitched a strong seven innings, striking out nine batters and scattering just six hits, while Tom Murphy led the Mariners offense with a two-run double and a solo home run. The Mariners defeated the Texas Rangers 5-0, getting them back up to the .500 mark. The win was fueled by small, smart baseball moves and fundamental plays, including walks, pesky at-bats, and smart baserunning. The bullpen also kept the shutout going, with Justin Topa and Juan Then combining to close out the game.
