The San Francisco Giants will sign star infielder Willy Adames to a seven-year deal worth a franchise record $182 million, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The 29-year-old is coming off an impressive 2024 season with the Milwaukee Brewers. Adames sported a .251 batting average with 32 home runs, 153 hits, 112 RBI (career-high), 21 stolen bases (career-high), 74 walks, and a 3.1 … [Read more...] about Report: SF Giants Sign Willy Adames to Franchise-Record Deal
Giants Infielder Willing to Adapt for Key Free Agent
As the San Francisco Giants aim to revamp their roster and return to contention, the team is exploring a range of scenarios to accommodate top free agent target Ha-Seong Kim. One intriguing possibility involves a temporary position move. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman has indicated a willingness to temporarily shift to … [Read more...] about Giants Infielder Willing to Adapt for Key Free Agent
Under The Radar Hitters: Behind the Numbers
When analyzing young big league hitters and trying to project, there are a few critical boxes to check. Fundamentally, the major pillars are discerning balls and strikes, making contact with the ball, and hitting the ball hard. In many cases, these young players can be successful in some areas but lag behind in others. Some players are granted a long leash to figure it out at … [Read more...] about Under The Radar Hitters: Behind the Numbers
Brandon Crawford Announces Retirement After 14-Year MLB Career
14-year MLB veteran Brandon Crawford announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday. The three-time All-Star shortstop played for the San Francisco Giants from 2011 to 2023 before finishing with the St. Louis Cardinals last season. Crawford announced the decision on his Instagram page. After 14 seasons in Major League Baseball, including 1,655 games in an #SFGiants uniform, … [Read more...] about Brandon Crawford Announces Retirement After 14-Year MLB Career
Giants Shortstop on the Cusp of Stardom with Rapid Rise
Success from unheralded players in the big leagues is always a compelling story. Whether it is an injury or other circumstances that provide these players an opportunity, it is satisfying to see these players run with it and establish themselves. A player that unexpectedly fits this bill is San Francisco Giants shortstop Tyler Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, 27 years old, spent the … [Read more...] about Giants Shortstop on the Cusp of Stardom with Rapid Rise