Baltimore Orioles vs. San Francisco Giants - September 19, 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

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 🎥

Baz wastes lead, Orioles lose to TwinsThe Orioles finally scored some runs for Shane Baz and they still lost the game.

Orioles vs. Twins (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 7-5 win vs. Baltimore Orioles 🎥

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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Orioles complete Adley Rutschman trade by robbing Red Sox of another top prospectThe Baltimore Orioles have completed the Adley Rutschman trade with the Boston Red Sox, landing outfield prospect Harold Rivas as the player to be named later.

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.

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

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

Cam Sanders looks to build on a strong first impressionCam Sanders has made a strong first impression with the Orioles.

Orioles minor league recap 8/12: Eric Booth Jr. collects first hit in Delmarva debutThe Tides, Keys and Shorebirds won close games while the Baysox raced out to an early lead but couldn’t hold on.

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 📲

Orioles news: Alonso, Henderson power O’s to big winA big win, Pozo gets hurt, and the O’s complete Adley trade with player to be named later.

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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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.

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.

Are the Orioles going to get another good season from Gunnar Henderson?Can they fix their star or not?

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.

Has selling ever actually helped the Orioles?The front office that loves to waive the white flag at the deadline, but do they actually bring value back to the O’s?

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

This week in the Orioles minors: New prospects make their markSeveral new faces in the Orioles organization were able to make a good first impression.

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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.

Orioles news: Another loss sends O’s down wild card standingsO’s lose to Kremer, minor league changes, and Beavers’ birthday.

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

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

Kremer dominates Orioles, Birds fall 9-5Former Oriole Dean Kremer held Baltimore to only one hit over seven innings.

Orioles vs. Twins (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 9-5 win vs. Baltimore Orioles 🎥

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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.

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 📲

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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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

Do the Orioles even know what they want to be?The front office tried to create an identity for this team in the offseason. It didn’t work, and now it’s unclear where they go next.

Orioles—Twins series preview: Another wild card contenderAfter dropping a series in Texas, the Orioles will look to take a step forward against the Twins.

Orioles minor league recap: Forret debuts, Azocar homers for FrederickThe new guys hit and pitched well on Sunday.

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

Orioles news: The O’s offense finally woke upThe O’s put up a 10-spot to avoid a sweep in Texas, but the playoff picture is getting cloudier.

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 ➡️

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.

Alonso's Two-Homer Game 🐻‍❄️

The polar bear's first multi-home run game as an Oriole 🎥

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.

Tigers vs. Giants (08/09/2026)

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

Orioles offense finally breaks out to avoid sweep by RangersAfter being held to 11 runs in seven August games, the Orioles scored 10 today.

Orioles vs. Rangers (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 10-4 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

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.

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.

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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

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.

Orioles minor league recap: Eyanson debuts with nine strikeouts in five inningsIt was a night of organizational debuts

Orioles news: Offense still missing, defense still terribleThe Orioles have scored just 11 runs so far in August.

Orioles bats still missing, wasting Bradish’s nice effort in loss to RangersBradish and Holliday had good games. Just about everyone else struggled. The losing streak is now at three.

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.

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.

Orioles fans aren’t expecting to be in the postseason for a whileMost people aren’t believing in this year, and next year’s not looking too good either.

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

Orioles minor league recap 8/8: Bassitt has strong rehab start for TidesThree of the four Orioles affiliates were winners on Friday, with Bassitt looking ready for an MLB return.

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.

Orioles news: O’s offense has gone missingO’s lose ground in wild card race, Alexander is pain free, and Kjerstad is waiting for another opportunity.

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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!

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MLB insider's ominous Gunnar Henderson warning proves Orioles' woes are just beginningThe immediate reaction from one MLB insider on the Baltimore Orioles' trade deadline activity points to a clear outcome for Gunnar Henderson.

Tigers vs. Giants (08/07/2026)

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

Late call costs Orioles in 2-1 loss to RangersReplay review failed to overturn a play at the plate, and the Orioles wasted a complete game from Shane Baz.

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.

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.

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

Orioles-Rangers series preview: A wild card spot is up for grabsThe Rangers are one game ahead of the Orioles for the third wild card spot. Can the O’s pull even or ahead?

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.

The Orioles’ next wave: Nine young players whose roles just got biggerWith the Trade Deadline seeing major renovations to the Orioles’ roster, which younger players could benefit from more playing time?

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

Orioles minor league recap 8/7: Dzierwa dominates, Kjerstad goes deepJoseph Dzierwa continued to dominate Double-A, and Heston Kjerstad made his latest case for a return to Baltimore.

Orioles news: Time for a Texas showdownIt’s do or die weekend for the Orioles. They should try hitting.

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

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

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.

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?

Lifeless Orioles lose dumb game to Angels, 4-1Brandon Young struggled, and the Orioles failed to capitalize on their many scoring opportunities.

Angels vs. Orioles (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Angels' 4-1 win vs. Baltimore Orioles 🎥

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.

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.

Thursday BP: Injury updates galoreThe latest from the infirmary.

Mike Krukow to Retire

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Statement from Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow

SF Giants part ways with former AL Rookie of the Year winnerMichael Fulmer’s time with the SF Giants is up. The former AL Rookie of the Year was released by the organization, per the team’s transaction log. Presumably,

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Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

Orioles minor league recap 8/6: Aloy homers twice as Baysox sweep doubleheaderWehiwa Aloy hit his first two Double-A homers.

Former SF Giants outfielder hangs up his spikes after six-year MLB careerAlex Dickerson has finally decided to hang up his cleats. After a six-year major league career, his wife, Jen, shared on Instagram that the former SF Giants out

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MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

Orioles news: Half-game back in wild card, trade prospect rankingsThe Orioles go for a sweep on Thursday afternoon, with a wild card spot within reach.

Orioles hit three home runs in 5-2 win over AngelsTrevor Rogers plus home runs equals a win

Road to NowhereAre we there yet?

Angels vs. Orioles (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-2 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Why Duane Kuiper's sunny prediction for SF Giants in 2027 is wishful thinkingThere is not a lot of optimism about the SF Giants at the big league level right now but Duane Kuiper has some hope.

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Orioles' controversial trade deadline sets up a make-or-break offseason for current core and front officeThe Baltimore Orioles trading Adley Rutschman was a stunning admission of failure from a front office that has spent the last eight years trying to convince eve

Minor League roundup, August 4: Hunter Dryden powers a good day on the farmYesterday on the farm.

Giants vs. Rangers (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 6-0 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Heliot Ramos' quiet Yankees debut after SF Giants trade features wardrobe malfunctionFormer SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos debuted with the New York Yankees on Tuesday and the most memorable thing that happened had to do with his uniform.

Playoff Bubble Sellers 💸

Insider Jon Heyman discusses notable teams that sold at deadline

MLB insider was dead wrong about what SF Giants were able to get for Luis ArraezThe SF Giants were able to get a better return for Luis Arraez than Jeff Passan anticipated.

MLB Post-Deadline Buzz 🐝

👀 Skubal’s Dodgers impact 🎨 Potential playoff picture 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

New opportunities are yielding (very) early returns for the SF GiantsThe SF Giants’ post-deadline youth movement gives prospects and inexperienced players a valuable chance to earn larger roles.

What the SF Giants are getting in the Heliot Ramos trade with the New York YankeesRight before the trade deadline on Monday, the SF Giants shipped Heliot Ramos to the New York Yankees for infielder Kaeden Kent and pitcher Henry LaLane. What a

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Exec Shocked by Adley Trade 🤯Going from franchise cornerstone to intra-division trade stunned one executive (The Athletic)

Orioles minor league recap 8/5: Azocar collects three hits in Frederick debutThe Tides and Keys each scored 10 runs in their review, while the Baysox and Shorebirds each suffered close loses.

Will the Orioles keep acting like sellers?The Orioles just punted on the 2026 season. Will they handle the final two months like a rebuilding team?