San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres - September 14, 2024

Giants waste strong Adrian Houser effort in 2-1 loss to AstrosAstros take game, series 2-1 over SF Giants thanks to sun-based outfield mishap

Padres Win 5th Straight 🔥

San Diego walks off Milwaukee to secure sweep

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FriarNotes: Padres' post-All-Star break surge powered by Merrill, Tatis, Machado, France, Rengifo...FriarNotes: Padres' post-All-Star break surge powered by Merrill, Tatis, Machado, France, Rengifo, catchers and pitchers By Bill Center Going into Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the ...

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 🎥

Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 11, 2026.

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?

Padres Crush Brewers 11-2, Eye Afternoon SweepFriarsWatch: August 12 Edition

Latest MLB Rumors 👂

👀 Takes on latest firings 🧐 Assessing bubble teams 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Craig Stammen savored the Padres flipping the revenge script vs. BrewersPadres fans have seen this film plenty of times. A former Padre strolls into town and turns into Babe Ruth for a series. It happens often enough that the Padres

Giants' Farm Could Be #1 Soon 😳

Baseball America

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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.

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

Padres beat up on Brewers en route to series winNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 12, 2026.

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

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Padres’ new owners inherit the joy and agony of A.J. PrellerJosé E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are preparing to take control of the San Diego Padres, and we’re sure that they’re aware that this is nothing close to a clea

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 📲

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

Padres Demolish Brewers 😵

Tatis stays red-hot after hitting HR in 11-2 win

HOU at SF Game Highlights

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

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Padres insider puts Ethan Salas on the doorstep of a September call-upThe conversation surrounding Ethan Salas has officially moved past the point of wishful thinking. When insider Dennis Lin says there is a “very good chance” Sa

Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 10, 2026.

Padres rally late to take opener, setting up key middle game of seriesFriarWatch: August 11 Edition

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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.

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.

Ethan Salas surging with El Paso; new players enter systemPadres minor league update - August 10

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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Padres turn former speedster Brandon Lockridge’s best weapon against him in poetic win over BrewersIf you’re the kind of person who loves a good callback, this one arrived with a strong soundtrack. Former Padres outfielder Brandon Lockridge built his first me

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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.

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.

Jackson Merrill homers for third straight game to lead Padres over BrewersNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 11, 2026.

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Joe Musgrove makes Padres return stance clear after Casey Mize, Robbie Ray tradesA.J. Preller spent the trade deadline doing what he said he would: buying innings. Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta didn’t take that as permission to relax. Musgro

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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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.

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

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

Padres Win Series Opener ♨️

San Diego wins pitching duel against Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 10, 2026.

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.

Padres vs Brewers: Possible October baseball matchupFriarsWatch: August 10 Edition

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Padres' improbable turnaround from MLB's worst offense revived their playoff dreamsThe Padres had MLB's worst offense through mid-June. Since then? Top 10 in nearly everything. The stars are cooking, and it's revived San Diego's playoff push.

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

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 📲

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

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 📲

Padres’ two youngest players hitting their strideJackson Merrill, Bradgley Rodriguez crucial to Padres success

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.

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Austin Hays delivered a storybook Padres debut hours after joining the teamWhat are the odds?

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

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

Pitching, power leads to series win for Padres over AstrosNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 10, 2026.

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The forgotten piece of the Casey Mize trade could transform the Padres’ benchAdding depth where it matters most.

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

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 ➡️

Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans not overly impressed with Trade Deadline additionsFans hope the rough debuts are anomalies for Casey Mize and Robbie Ray.

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.

Padres sign outfielder Austin Hays; option Gage WorkmanPost-deadline move upgrades roster

Tatis Moonshot HR 🌕

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Fernando Tatis Jr. DEMOLISHES a 3-run homer 😤 421 feet to the Western Metal Supply Co. building!

Houston Astros at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 9, 2026.

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.

Padres even series; Javier vs Vasquez in an early evening finaleFriarWatch: August 9 Edition

Tigers vs. Giants (08/09/2026)

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

Padres add two starters, offense still puzzlingPadres notes- August 7

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Padres pounce on former All-Star Austin Hays after disastrous White Sox chapterThe Padres made a move that feels exactly like something A.J. Preller would do. Austin Hays is headed to San Diego on a major-league deal, giving the club a for

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.

Padres Signing Austin Hays

Ken Rosenthal

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Outfielder Austin Hays is in agreement with the Padres on a major-league deal, source tells @TheAthletic

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

Susan Slusser

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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.

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

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Jackson Merrill’s dramatic turnaround changes everything for the Padres’ playoff chaseIt’s probably safe to say that Jackson Merrill is back. We can quit wondering when the Padres’ young star would rediscover himself because the answer appears to

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

Michael King, Jackson Merrill deliver win for PadresNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 9, 2026.

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.

Astros vs. Padres (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Padres must decide if this version of Randy Vásquez can actually be trustedRandy Vásquez gave the Padres six scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 4. We’ve seen him shut down lineups in the past. It happens. But let’s also

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.

Houston Astros at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 8, 2026.

King Takes the Mound as Padres Eye Bounce-Back WinFriarWatch: August 8 Edition

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?

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.

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Padres’ Ron Marinaccio trade looks genius after Pirates’ 12-day experimentThe Padres didn’t receive a prospect or major-league contributor when they traded Ron Marinaccio. But they did receive $500,000 in international bonus-pool spac

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

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Perfect in their imperfectionsA surprisingly nice win for these Giants

Padres lose to open series with AstrosNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 8, 2026.

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Nationals just handed the Padres a possible solution to their piggyback rotation problemThe San Diego Padres are running out of options. This is a team that's been run down by injuries and setbacks all season within their starting rotation, and we

Chapman Likely Out for Season

Alex Pavlovic

@PavlovicNBCS

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

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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!

Tigers vs. Giants (08/07/2026)

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

Astros vs. Padres (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Houston Astros at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 7, 2026.

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!

Padres set to battle old NL West foe Houston AstrosRobbie Ray set to make his Friars debut at Petco Park.

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

Alex Pavlovic

@PavlovicNBCS

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

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

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.

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

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Robbie Ray’s Padres debut couldn’t come against a more haunting opponentPadres fans are about to learn at very high speed which version of Robbie Ray they have acquired. The org is throwing him a welcome party by handing him one of

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.

SF Giants prospect Hayden Jatczak's skillset likened to a former NL All-StarComing off a strong 2025 campaign at Kent State University, Hayden Jatczak hoped to hear his name called in last summer's MLB draft. 20 rounds came and went, an

Padres handle business against D-backs, split seriesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 7, 2026.

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Nick Pivetta rehab pause turns Padres’ deadline insurance into an October necessityIt’s a good thing the Padres had already acquired an insurance policy. Even if it was after the kitchen had already started smoking. They acquired Robbie Ray an

SF Giants News: Oracle Park promotions this weekendGiants baseball is back at Oracle Park this weekend. Let’s see what fans can expect if they’re headed to a game.

SF Giants undrafted free-agent outfielder earns Pacific Coast League Player of the Month honors for JulyTurner Hill continues to thrive in the Pacific Coast League (PCL). On Wednesday, he was recognized as the PCL Player of the Month for July after posting a .422

Giants-Tigers Series PreviewAre the Tigers going to be okay after trading away Tarik Skubal & Casey Mize? The Giants might provide false security.

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Were Padres’ deadline moves what you thought they would be?GM A.J. Preller committed to the Padres and got them some rotation help for the stretch run.

Padres vs. Diamondbacks (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 5-1 win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 🎥

San Diego Padres at Arizona DiamondbacksYour game thread for August 6, 2026.

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Minor League roundup, August 5: The day for the Js!Yesterday on the farm.

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Padres bats silenced in 10-4 defeat, seeking a series split in finaleFriarsWatch: August 6 Edition

Re-ranking SF Giants' Top 10 prospects after trade deadline and MLB DraftThe SF Giants added a lot of young talent in the last month between the MLB Draft and trade deadline. Let's see what the team's top 10 prospects now look like.

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Casey Mize’s nightmare Padres debut puts A.J. Preller’s risky trade gamble under fireThere are bad debuts, and then there’s Casey Mize. The newest member of the Padres starting rotation made sure Freddy Peralta wasn’t the only pitcher to get she

3 likeliest candidates to replace Mike Krukow in SF Giants broadcast boothThe SF Giants released the sad news that Mike Krukow will be retiring after this season. Who will be the team's color commentator going forward?

SF Giants baseball will never be the same after Mike Krukow’s retirementWith SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announcing his retirement, it is clear that Giants baseball will never quite be the same.

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Mike Krukow announces that he’ll retire at the end of the seasonThe beloved broadcaster is calling it a career.

5 SF Giants who are stealing playing time from more worthy prospectsThe SF Giants would be wise to let some of their younger prospects play more the rest of this season and these five players are standing in the way of that.

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Thursday BP: Injury updates galoreThe latest from the infirmary.

Mike Krukow to Retire

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Statement from Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow

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Blue Jays’ latest roster move brings unceremonious end to Padres’ doomed experimentThat’s it for the knuckleball. It has officially left San Diego. The Blue Jays claimed Matt Waldron off waivers on Aug. 5, putting an ending to one of the stra