Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst announced on Friday that outfielder Brent Rooker underwent successful right forearm surgery on Tuesday, as reported by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Despite dealing with elbow and forearm discomfort for most of the season, Rooker’s performance at the plate remained impressive, with a .927 OPS and 39 home runs. However, the injury … [Read more...] about Athletics Power Hitter to Miss Time Following Surgery
Snell’s Potential Return Imperative for SF Giants Future
As the San Francisco Giants embark on a crucial offseason, Buster Posey, the team’s president of baseball operations, faces a daunting task: shaping the roster for future success. With Greg Johnson‘s ownership group committed to investing in the team, Posey must make strategic decisions to bolster the Giants’ chances. One pressing priority stands out: re-signing ace left-hander … [Read more...] about Snell’s Potential Return Imperative for SF Giants Future
SF Giants Make Change to Second-Most Important Front Office Position
A day after the San Francisco Giants dismissed Farhan Zaidi as president of baseball operations and named Buster Posey as his replacement, Posey announced that Pete Putila will not remain general manager. Instead, Putila will have a new role within the organization. Zaidi named Putila general manager almost two years ago. But now under new leadership, the Giants decided to go … [Read more...] about SF Giants Make Change to Second-Most Important Front Office Position
Notes from Buster Posey Press Conference: GM Search, Melvin’s Future
The San Francisco Giants held an introductory press conference for new team president Buster Posey that lasted just over 30 minutes. In his opening remarks, Posey addressed the fans and reflected nostalgically on the franchise’s better days. He emphasized the importance of fundamental baseball and noted that attracting high-profile free agents will be a key priority in the … [Read more...] about Notes from Buster Posey Press Conference: GM Search, Melvin’s Future
New Leadership, Winning Values: Posey Named Farhan’s Successor for Giants
Farhan Zaidi was fired after six seasons running the San Francisco Giants front office. During his tenure, the Giants had a record of 453-417 (.521). Zaidi will likely have success with any organization that hires him. His best season for the Giants was in 2021, which initially signaled optimism but ultimately became the outlier. As the season concluded, speculation arose about … [Read more...] about New Leadership, Winning Values: Posey Named Farhan’s Successor for Giants