Baseball News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Has anyone ever wondered why pitchers and catchers report to spring training before position players? This can sometimes be a point of curiosity for fans both old and new. Per USA Today, this spring training is no different as pitchers and catchers are widely scheduled to report by February 15th or 16th while position players […] READ MORE
University of Arizona catcher Daniel Susac is a foregone conclusion for the position. At 6’4″ and weighing 218 pounds, Susac could be considered a model backstop. Not only that, but he comes from a catcher’s family. His brother, Andrew Susac, spent six combined seasons in the big leagues. Though his brother never was a household […] READ MORE
Yordan Alvarez, one of the core members of the Houston Astros, has been locked up for the foreseeable future. Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan that Alvarez and the Astros have agreed to a six-year extension worth $115 million. The deal officially begins next year. The extension covers the final three years of Alvarez’ current deal, […] READ MORE
The San Francisco Giants’ all-time team is complete with baseball history. Their moments have forever been etched in New York and the Bay area. With eight World Series titles and 23 NL pennants, a handful of talent is filled with numerous Hall of Famers. As we continue our All-Time Team tournament, the Giants arguably have […] READ MORE
Logan Webb of the San Francisco Giants made the most of his postseason debut as he stifled the Los Angeles Dodgers batters in game one of the NLDS. Webb did not allow a run in 7 2/3 innings while striking out ten Dodgers. He also did not allow a walk. In addition, he only gave […] READ MORE
Giants 6, Diamondbacks 4 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28 — Despite a sloppy game, the San Francisco Giants managed to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6–4, Tuesday night for their 103rd win of the season. Two-thirds of their runs came due to wild pitches or bases-loaded walks. Logan Webb pitched around a two-out infield single by catcher […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Dodgers are experiencing late-inning struggles since the All-Star break. The Dodgers have lost six out of the 12 games since the All-Star break. Five of the six losses were lost due to plays in the eighth inning or later. One loss was a one-run game where the San Francisco Giants added four […] READ MORE
With only minutes remaining before the MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants have traded for Kris Bryant. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to break the news. Like catcher Buster Posey, Kris Bryant is a former ROY, MVP, and World Series Champion. Bryant is currently batting .267 with 18 homers and 51 RBIs. Kris […] READ MORE
Trading Joey Bart might be the best option for the San Francisco Giants as the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline approaches. The deadline is a meager ten days away, scheduled for July 30th. Baseball is a game of highs and lows. Just one year ago, Giants fans were dismayed when it was announced that Joey Bart […] READ MORE
July is when baseball season changes from a new friend that you are getting to know into either a welcomed confidant or a nuisance that refuses to bring delight. The spring and summer weather has lost its novelty. The crack of the bat and the satisfying first bite of the dog are not enough anymore. […] READ MORE
Benjamin Sabin is a baseball historian and writer. He has had various articles published by the Society For American Baseball Research (SABR). He is a lifelong San Francisco Giants fan, but he loves all things baseball. He is married, has a daughter, and two cats.