McCovey Chronicles

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Quite the turnaround to take the series The San Francisco Giants liked what they saw yesterday… I mean, the Mets played some really good baseball against them. They were a nuisance, pills in the box, working long at-bats, rolling singles through gaps, capitalizing with runners on base. Walks and hits piled up to a dozen runs — the Giants … [Read more...] about Sunday Giants play like Saturday Mets in series finale

Photo by Trinity Machan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Today begins a new week of Giants baseball, which means it’s time to take a look at the upcoming schedule and see what’s on deck. Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants are embarking on a new week of baseball today, so it’s time to take a look ahead at the schedule and see what’s on deck. First up, … [Read more...] about Monday BP: Which series are you most interested in this week?

Eakin Howard-Imagn Images Not much has changed in the week since the last series preview for these two teams, except for one big question being answered. I went into it pitching the idea that the Giants were already a non-playoff team given their poor play for a month and a half; and, I spotlighted one player who could make my notion a reality. I offered that Pirates … [Read more...] about Giants-Pirates Series Preview: Revenge is a dish best served quickly

Photo by Geneva Heffernan/MLB Photos via Getty Images Yet another roster move. The San Francisco Giants arrived in Pennsylvania and were immediately met by a little extra oomph. Ahead of their series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Giants announced that outfielder and first baseman Jerar Encarnación had been activated off the 10-Day IL. He takes the place of … [Read more...] about Jerar Encarnación activated, Luis Matos optioned

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Justin Verlander vs. Johan Oviedo The San Francisco Giants head to Pennsylvania today to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Justin Verlander, who enters today’s game with a 4.53 ERA, 4.29 FIP, with 77 strikeouts to 34 walks in 89.1 innings pitched. His … [Read more...] about 8/4 Gamethread: Giants @ Pirates