San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves - August 13, 2024

Giants fan survey: Who plays 2B next year, Marcelo Mayer or Casey Schmitt?Casey Schmitt or Marcelo Mayer?

Astros vs. Giants (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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Braves absolutely need to make Sean Murphy their primary catcherNow that Sean Murphy is back and healthy, the Atlanta Braves have to put more of the burden of catching on his shoulders.

Tyler Mahle makes home debut in rubber match versus the MetsAced the first test against a New York team - let’s do it again, Tyler.

Do the 2026 SF Giants really have the worst bullpen in franchise history?The SF Giants' bullpen has been quite bad this season, but has it been the worst in the storied history of the franchise?

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Braves excel on one side of ABS challenges and flail on the other sideIf the catcher taps his head, that’s usually good. If a batter taps his head, look out.

Giants' Farm Could Be #1 Soon 😳

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"A year from now, you could see the Giants as the number one farm system in baseball..." BA's J.J. Cooper explained how San Francisco's farm is supported by droves of talent at the Complex and Class A levels: https://t.co/MP6FKXpJyT

SF Giants News: Duane Kuiper's hot mic moment, Harrison Bader sparks scooter debateThe SF Giants may not be very good, but there are still fun news stories about the team to follow the rest of this season.

Braves Minor League Recap: Smith-Shawver dominant againSmith-Shawver allowed one hit and no walks in 5 1/3 innings.

One SF Giants outfield prospect who could play his way onto the roster before the end of the yearSF Giants outfield prospect Turner Hill continues to hit, and hit some more in his first extended look with the Sacramento River Cats. Could he play his way to

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Ozzie Albies' extension from Braves has been an insane bargain despite his strugglesThe Atlanta Braves did very well for themselves when they signed Ozzie Albies to an extension, despite the fact that he didn't exactly reach his full potential.

Will a .500 or worse team make the playoffs this year?I want to beat the AL West with a foam mallet

Braves News: Matt Olson rakes again, Bryce Elder, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

Top SF Giants middle infield prospect earns Northwest League Player of the Week honors, August 3-9Jhonny Level was on a tear to start the year with the San Jose Giants, and he has continued that with the Eugene Emeralds. The top SF Giants middle infield pros

SF Giants Videos: Reminisce with the Wall of Fame inducteesBelt, Crawford, Panik, Posey & Sandoval were inducted into the Giants’ Wall of Fame this weekend. Let’s reminisce!

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

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Braves' latest Reynaldo Lopez update hints at potential big changes coming for the bullpenDiscover why a slew of returning pitchers could complicate the Atlanta Braves bullpen down the stretch of the regular season.

SF Giants ride quality pitching, Bryce Eldridge homer to 4-1 victory over AstrosAstros can’t hit Giants’ duo of Carsons in San Francisco’s 4-1 win

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San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros - 08/11/2026

Braves beat Mets behind Martín Pérez gem and key HRsMartín Pérez lowered his season ERA to 2.96, Albies and Olson both hit milestone HRs in win

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Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets - 08/11/2026

Olson Ties MLB HR Lead 📈

Knew it was gone off the bat

Giants sign Andrew Knizner, activate Victor BericotoZach Morgan has been optioned, and Eddys Leonard designated for assignment.

Tony Vitello’s odd Blade Tidwell answer shows he doesn’t get current SF Giants assignmentSF Giants manager Tony Vitello gave an odd reason for why he pulled Blade Tidwell on Monday night which suggests his priorities may not be in order.

Ronald Acuña to DH, Mike Yastrzemski in RF as Braves face MetsRonald Acuña will get some rest from the field, but will still be trying to cause damage with the bat

How every SF Giants player dealt at the trade deadline is faring one week laterThe SF Giants made five deals at the trade deadline. Let's take a look at how every Giant traded at the deadline is doing with their new team.

Martín Pérez takes the mound as Braves look to rebound vs MetsMartín Pérez struggled last time he faced the Mets. He is looking to rebound against Nolan McLean

SF Giants' sweet LaMonte Wade Jr. tribute has a very depressing undertoneThe SF Giants paid tribute to former first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. on Monday night and it really hammered home how long it has been since the Giants were good.

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

One year later, SF Giants are starting to reap rewards from Tyler Rogers tradeBlade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert offered fresh evidence that the SF Giants’ 2025 Tyler Rogers trade could help shape their 2027 roster.

Bryce Elder takes accountability for strange, disappointing loss to MetsTo the enigmatic hurler’s credit, he certainly owned up for what ended up being a rough night against the Mets

3 ex-Giants catchers SF can sign after brutal Daniel Susac injury newsThe SF Giants are likely to be without Daniel Susac for the rest of this season. There are three ex-Giants catchers they could reunite with.

Atlanta Braves News: Braves Lose Again to Mets, Strider and Waldrep Updates, MoreStruggles vs the Empire State Continue.

Will Jim Jarvis start a playoff game?There aren’t too many options at this point, but the Braves could still pivot away from Jarvis by late September

It could be the end of the line for a former SF Giants outfielderAmid the flurry of trade deadline activity, there was one move that seemingly went unnoticed. Former SF Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen was released by the A

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Braves Injury Update: Spencer Schwellenbach's progress, Strider and Waldrep hit milestoneThe Atlanta Braves' lineup is looking much healthier these days. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee whatsoever that their pitchers will get healthy in time.

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

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SF Giants Videos: Watch a Puerto Rican team dinner with the GiantsWe know our audience loves food more than baseball, so this is absolutely pandering at its finest.

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Here are the 5 worst Braves contracts that will still be on their books after the 2026 seasonThe Atlanta Braves have made some good contract decisions over the years, but there are a few that will remain after 2026 that are terrible.

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Braves can’t overcome Elder implosion, lack of longball in 8-5 loss to MetsBryce Elder giving up homers and the Braves not hitting homers is a bad combo

Mets vs. Braves (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 8-5 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

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Giants call up catcher Zach Morgan for MLB debutAnother debut!

SF Giants’ next Wall of Fame inductee should be extremely obviousThe SF Giants honored five players with Wall of Fame enshrinement over the weekend and their next inductee is obvious, so long as he's willing to show up.

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Daniel Susac has a patella fracture and Matt Chapman to have season-ending surgeryOuch.

Walt Weiss provides updates on Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep and that weird balk callStrider still has a long way to go before returning but the door apparently isn’t closed yet.

The numbers behind SF Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge’s prolonged slumpBryce Eldridge’s production has declined sharply. See how pitchers have adjusted to the SF Giants rookie and what is driving his prolonged slump this season.

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Braves' Monday lineup vs. Mets a reminder of what they were missing with all those injuriesThe Atlanta Braves were able to salvage a win in their series finale with the Yankees. It was a hard- fought series, and it felt like the scales could tip for e

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Minor League roundup, August 7-9: Jonah Cox and Josuar González are red hotThe weekend on the farm.

Sean Murphy catches, bats ninth as Braves begin homestand against MetsMike Yastrzemski misses a rare start against a right-handed pitcher

Looming MLB lockout may rob SF Giants prospects of their big league debutSome SF Giants prospects are playing well enough to warrant a promotion to the big leagues but the looming lockout may prevent that.

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Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

Major League Baseball reveals 2026 Postseason scheduleHopefully the Braves get there and also spend a nice, long time there as well!

It’s a New York turnaround as Braves pop home to face MetsThe Braves need to sweep this set to have a winning record against the Mets this year

The Week Ahead for Atlanta: One last meeting with the MetsYes, Jefry Yan is coming. Yes, he’s going to celebrate if he gets a strikeout. Just get a hit, instead.

Phillies injury update just cast Giants trade deadline deal in a darker lightThe SF Giants swung a trade with the Phillies at the trade deadline but a recent injury has complicated the deal for Philadelphia.

Mauricio Dubón named Braves’ 2026 Heart & Hustle Award recipientA well-deserved honor for Dubie.

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MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

Rome Emperors roster shows impact of prospect promotionsThe drop in top-end talent was noticeable in a return engagement with the Emperors.

Another playoff contender reportedly reached out to SF Giants about Logan Webb at trade deadlineEarlier in the year, the SF Giants maintained that Logan Webb was not available, but that did not stop teams from checking in before the trade deadline. Accordi

Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey, Conor Essenburg, and Luis Guanipa flex their powerThe ascension for Owen Carey post heel injury continued as he got on base 3 times yesterday

Will we ever get original flavor extra innings again?Maybe they should do like Oreos and have a different extra-inning rule every three weeks

SF Giants power bat has displayed an encouraging decline in one key statWhen the SF Giants traded for Rafael Devers last season, this came with a corresponding spike in his strikeout rate. That spike continued into this year, but he

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2 pending Braves free agents that deserve extensions, 2 that Atlanta needs to let walkPending free agents like Mauricio Dubon need to be kept in Atlanta, while others would be best to move on from.

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Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?A new week of Giants baseball begins today. Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

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Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

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This Braves prospect deserves a chance to fix Atlanta’s Mike Yastrzemski mistakeBraves prospect Patrick Clohisy could be a great boost for the team, with his great tools.

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Pitching duel won by Webb, game lost by offenseWebb allowed one run over 8 innings, but the offense couldn’t break through against equally impressive pitching from Detroit arms.

Landen Roupp showing up Tony Vitello is simply unacceptable for SF GiantsThe SF Giants lost on Saturday and there was also an embarrassing incident between Tony Vitello and Landen Roupp on the mound.

Braves at Yankees series recap: Atlanta salvages an intense series in the BronxIntensity was the name of the game in New York over the course of three days

Tigers vs. Giants (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Detroit Tigers' 3-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Braves avoid the brooms in extras with Yankees series finale winOne New York team down, one to go.

Braves vs. Yankees (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 2-1 win vs. New York Yankees 🎥

Sale Ejected Before Game 🤯

Braves LHP tossed for arguing balk call from Saturday's match vs. Yankees

Yankees quickly learning frustrating Heliot Ramos lesson SF Giants know all too wellSF Giants fans know how Heliot Ramos struggled as an outfielder and now the Yankees are learning the exact same thing.

Braves Fan Robbed of HR Ball😅

Couldn't believe Olson's homer landed in the hands of Yankees fans 🎥

Olson Breaks Scoreless Tie 💣

Braves slugger's 34th blast ties 2nd-most home runs in league 🎥

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Chris Sale just let umpire frustrations boil over in hilarious way in Braves vs Yankees finaleAtlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was still pissed about the balk call against him, and ended up getting ejected from the bench on Sunday.

6 SF Giants who have 6 weeks to prove they belong in team’s 2027 plansThe SF Giants may not have a ton to play for the rest of this season, but these six players could earn a 2027 roster spot.

Marcelo Mayer Injury Update

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Marcelo Mayer is going to the team facility in Arizona for a day or two and then joining Sacramento on a rehab assignment. Could be ready soon.

Dom Smith back in Braves lineup for series finaleYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Drake Baldwin has been great, but has a ways to go to catch all-time Braves great catchersAtlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin has been an absolute delight so far, but he has a long way to go to best some of the franchise's best catchers.

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Pitching duel devolves into a blowout2014 vibes can’t carry over into 2026, no matter how hard the Giants try

Struggling reliever likely nearing the end of his time with SF GiantsStruggling reliever Ryan Walker has spent a lot of time in Triple-A this season, but he could be nearing the end of his time with the SF Giants. Walker is set t

Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey Slams First Double-A HomerYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Grant Holmes takes the mound in Yankees finaleYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The SF Giants seemingly have a new closer in the bullpenDo the SF Giants have a new closer? On Friday night, Dylan Smith got the first save opportunity for a Giants reliever since the trade deadline, and he closed ou

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WPBL News: San Francisco Firebells Scores & ScheduleThe first week of the WPBL is in the books, so let’s take a look at how the Firebells did and what’s on deck for next week.

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Braves should move on from Danny Young and give this recovering Triple-A arm a real shotThe Atlanta Braves need to move on from Danny Young, and forgotten reliever Ray Kerr could be the best option to replace him.

Braves News: Ronald Acuna, tough loss, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

2026 may not end up being Mike Krukow's final goodbye to SF Giants after allWhile SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow is retiring, 2026 may not be his final goodbye to Giants fans if we are lucky.

Braves lose a tight one in New York for a series lossThe Braves lost a game that could have gone either way and had plenty of umpire drama

Cole Out Duels Sale 🤺

Yankees ace continues hot streak as Lombard Jr., Rice both hit HRs in win vs. Braves

SF Giants are clearly telegraphing their unorthodox leadoff hitter of the futureThe SF Giants are experimenting with a new leadoff hitter in Bryce Eldridge. Will it last very long?

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Braves will regret trading away their outfield depth, but it may take a whileThe Atlanta Braves opted to trade Eli White away at the deadline. While the decision was understandable at the time, it could be a problem later in the season.

Latest injury news on Matt Chapman, Casey Schmitt, is a blessing in disguise for SF GiantsEven though the SF Giants got some bad news on Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt, their injuries will open the door for others.

How a move to the bullpen revitalized SF Giants veteran Adrian HouserAdrian Houser has looked like a different pitcher since moving to the bullpen. See how the role change has fueled his turnaround with the SF Giants.

Ronald Acuna DHs, as Mike Yastrzemski mans right fieldThe Braves are giving Ronald a chance to rest his legs but hopefully keep his bat going.

Did the SF Giants get a 'demon' in the Robbie Ray trade with the San Diego Padres?The SF Giants acquired Miguel Mendez and infielder Joniel Hernandez in a rare inter-division trade that sent Robbie Ray to the San Diego Padres. Mendez is alrea

Perfect in their imperfectionsA surprisingly nice win for these Giants

Is Austin Riley back?Or is Austin Riley so back? Yes or yes?

Braves Minor League Recap: Brett Sears tosses seven innings for ColumbusSears posted his third straight start of at least seven innings on Friday.

Braves look to back Chris Sale in the BronxThe Braves have their most favorable pitching matchup of the series, with Chris Sale facing a post-prime Gerrit Cole.

Chapman Likely Out for Season

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Matt Chapman is flying to Philadelphia to see a specialist on Sunday and expects to have season-ending surgery on Tuesday. He has a hernia, had been playing through it most of the season.

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

Buster Posey hopes to get an evaluation in 2026 on recent SF Giants trade acquisitionThe SF Giants swung a trade with the Boston Red Sox for former top prospect Marcelo Mayer. Buster Posey hopes to get an evaluation on him before the end of the

Who do Giants fans think was the Player of the Week?Another week of Giants baseball comes to a close this weekend. So let’s find out who Giants fans think was the Player of the Week!

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3 Braves players that survived the trade deadline, but will be gone by the end of the seasonJust because these Atlanta Braves players made it past the trade deadline does not mean their roster spots are safe.

Braves News: Tyler Mahle debuts, win streak snapped, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

Braves’ 8-game win streak snapped behind late collapse, spoiling Tyler Mahle’s debutA brutal end to the longest win streak of the season.

Tigers vs. Giants (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 5-2 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Riley's Clutch Go-Ahead HR 🪓

Solo blast breaks scoreless tie in the 8th 🎥

Braves vs. Yankees (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 3-2 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

Minor League roundup, August 6: Henry Lalane and Marty Gair dazzle in debutsYesterday on the farm.

Giants call up Trent Harris for MLB debutBe excited!

SF Giants catcher Daniel Susac takes hilarious jab at Harrison Bader with celebrationThere hasn't been much for the SF Giants to smile and laugh about this season, but Daniel Susac provided some levity with a jab at Harrison Bader.

Marcelo Mayer Injury Update

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Marcelo Mayer (left ulna bone stress reaction) could start a rehab assignment next week, per Giants.

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Braves vs. Yankees Rain Delay, August 7: Updates, Start Time, Full DetailsThe Atlanta Braves have one of their tougher matchups of the season in the Yankees this weekend, but the first game of the series has to deal with a rain delay.

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Red-hot SF Giants prospect offers several solutions for unsettled pitching staffRed-hot pitching prospect Trent Harris could help the SF Giants as an opener, long reliever or tandem pitcher while auditioning for a 2027 role

Ha-Seong Kim returns to lineup for Braves’ opener at YankeesA lineup not that dissimilar from what would have been expected back in April.

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SF Giants may reprise Farhan Zaidi’s favorite strategy for series opener vs. TigersThe SF Giants are going to face the Detroit Tigers on Friday night and Farhan Zaidi will be smiling somewhere.

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Buster Posey’s deadline moves play into Tony Vitello’s strengthsThe roster is a better fit for the manager than before.

Braves vs. Marlins series recap: Braves batter up Fish and keep streak goingBryce Elder and Grant Holmes both pitched like they had something to prove and the Braves certainly benefited

Braves bring 8-game win streak to Big Apple for Tyler Mahle’s debut vs. YankeesLet’s see how the Braves’ lone deadline starter acquisition looks in his debut.

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Pressure is growing for Hall of Fame to do the right thing with Mike Krukow and Duane KuiperAfter SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced his retirement, national baseball voices called for the Hall of Fame to do the right thing.

Ken Rosenthal: Braves and Rangers “had trade in place” for Jacob deGromSome post-deadline rumors for everybody to chew on as we move on into the home stretch of the season

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With Raisel Iglesias’ shakiness, Braves must give this young arm more high leverage chancesThe Atlanta Braves may need to turn to Didier Fuentes to try and give Raisel Iglesias a break. Fuentes has proven he can handle the high-leverage spots.