MARCH 21, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
Nationals claim hard-throwing, oft-injured Hunter Harvey off waivers from Giants Washington also lost righty Jhon Romero to the Minnesota Twins and moved third baseman Carter Kieboom to the 60-day injured list.
The Giants could struggle against left-handed pitching this season The Giants will miss Buster Posey and Kris Bryant for a lot of reasons. They'll really, really miss them against southpaws.
MARCH 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Giants sign lefty Matthew Boyd on $5.2 million, 1-year deal
Left-hander Matthew Boyd signed a $5.2 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on SundayMARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joc's loyal bro can finally root for right team GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- It wasn’t easy for Champ Pederson to start donning Dodgers gear when his younger brother, Joc, was drafted by Los Angeles...
MARCH 21, 2022 • MLB.COM
Reds 9, Giants 4
MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Free Agency Tracker: Story signs with Red Sox
MLB free agency is back! Stay up-to-date with the latest moves, including Trevor Story to the Red Sox.MARCH 21, 2022
LaMonte Wade Jr. - Shows power to open spring Wade went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Rockies.
Impact Wade became a key part of the Giants' offense last season with 18 home runs, 56 RBI and 52 runs scored in 109 games. He also slashed .253/.326/.482 across 381 plate appearances. Manager Gabe Kapler often deploys platoons around the diamond, and Wade is likely to see the strong side of one in right field this season. He's also able to play in the other two outfield positions and at first base, but he probably won't be an everyday option since he hit just .135 in 37 at-bats versus lefties last year.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor Williams - Inks MiLB deal with Giants Williams was signed to a minor-league contract with the Giants on Sunday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. He is at their training camp as a non-roster invitee.
Impact Williams split time between the Padres and the Marlins last season, posting a 4.63 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 9:8 K:BB across 11.2 innings. The right-hander will compete for a job in the major-league bullpen this season, but he'll likely start the year with Triple-A Sacramento.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Dean - DFA'd by San Francisco Dean was designated for assignment by the Giants on Sunday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact The 28-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Giants in November, but he's now been removed from the 40-man roster to make room for the signing of Matthew Boyd. Dean appeared in 22 games for the Cardinals last season and hit .233/.342/.400 with one home run and seven RBI in 38 plate appearances.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giants 8, Rockies 5
MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thairo Estrada - X-rays come back negative Estrada's X-ray's have come back negative following a hit by pitch to his forearm on Saturday, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle
Impact Estrada was forced from the game in the top of the second inning after the hit by patch. The infielder's status should remain day-to-day, but the negative X-ray should prohibit a long term absence.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thairo Estrada - Exits after HBP Estrada was removed from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies after being hit by a pitch on his forearm in the top of the second inning, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Ba...
Impact Estrada will undergo an X-ray as a precautionary measure following his early departure, but he didn't sound too concerned about the severity of the injury. While the results of his examination should provide a better idea of his status, he should be considered day-to-day for now.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis González - Quiet in spring debut Gonzalez went 0-for-2 in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Cubs.
Impact Gonzalez underwent shoulder surgery in August after he was claimed by the Giants on waivers from the White Sox. He posted a .241/.352/.423 slash line with seven home runs, nine stolen bases, 20 RBI and 24 runs scored in 40 games with Triple-A Charlotte in 2021. The Giants are deep enough in the outfield that Gonzalez is likely to begin the season with Triple-A Sacramento now that he's healthy.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Palumbo - Set to pitch Sunday Palumbo (undisclosed) is set to pitch in Sunday's Cactus League game versus the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Palumbo is expected to pitch an inning or two as a reliever behind Sammy Long in the Giants' third game of spring training. He was limited to 6.2 innings last season with Triple-A Round Rock, so it's likely the 27-year-old will begin 2022 at the same level with Triple-A Sacramento. He's often worked as a starter in the minors, but the southpaw may have to settle for a relief role if he works into the Giants' major-league plans.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs 7, Giants 3
MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Webb, Stroman face off, express mutual admiration SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Two weeks ago, Logan Webb floated the possibility of organizing simulated games in Arizona to help keep players sharp w...
MARCH 19, 2022 • MLB.COM
The latest on Giants top prospects Welcome to the Giants prospect update, where you’ll find news, promotions and standout performances, all year long.
MARCH 19, 2022 • MLB.COM
Tyler Beede - Starting Saturday Beede will start Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Beede finished the 2021 campaign on the 60-day injured list, but he'll make a start for the Giants early in spring training. The right-hander should be healthy for camp as he competes for a major-league roster spot ahead of the regular season.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giants are confident that Joc Pederson's homecoming likely completes their hitting picture The Giants aren’t likely to make more significant additions on the position player side of their roster before Opening Day.
MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Three in a row? With pair of WS rings, Pederson joins Giants
Joc Pederson grew up rooting for the San Francisco Giants and now is getting his chance to play for themMARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryant, Freeman make NL West even tougher with big deals
The NL West was already a good division and it should be even tougher in 2022MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ralph Terry, Yankee Hurler Redeemed by One Pitch, Dies at 86 In 1960 he gave up the home run that handed the Pittsburgh Pirates a World Series victory. Two years later he got the final out of the Serie...
MARCH 17, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
Camilo Doval - Will be in closer mix Doval will be part of the Giants' closer committee in 2022, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Manager Gabe Kapler often uses the modern approach to the ninth inning, deploying a committee instead of having one designated closer. Jake McGee and Tyler Rogers will also get work in late-inning situations this season, but Doval is less of a known quantity. The 24-year-old right-hander averaged 98.7 mph on his fastball last season while posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 37:9 K:BB across 27 innings. His hard-throwing ways are well-suited to closing games out even if he's the least experienced of the three relievers most likely to earn saves for the Giants.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Boyd - Signs with Giants Boyd (elbow) signed a one-year, $5.2 million deal with the Giants on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact Boyd underwent flexor tendon surgery in his left elbow in September and isn't expected to return until June. Once healthy, he'll compete for a spot in the Giants' increasingly crowded rotation. The lefty had what looked like a breakout season in 2019, as his typically sub-par strikeout rate spiked to 30.2 percent, though that came with a 4.56 ERA. He lost all his strikeout gains in 2020 as his ERA soared to 6.71 and then saw his strikeout rate slip still further to 19.9 percent in 2021, though that came with a career-best 3.89 ERA. What version of Boyd takes the mound in 2022 once he's healthy remains to be seen.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers: Outfielder Joc Pederson Signs with LA Archrival Longtime Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson signed with a team that Dodgers fans are not very fond of.
MARCH 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
