Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants - September 21, 2024

FinalSep 20

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Scoring Summary

Teams

Giants logo, Giants 75-79, 1 1, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 2, H 8, E 0

Royals logo, Royals 82-72, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 1, R 1, H 5, E 0

Pitching

WinnerM. Black (1-4)

LoserM. Wacha (13-8)

SaveC. Doval (23)

Scoring

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Bot 9Garrett Hampson out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Mike Yastrzemski. Dairon Blanco to third. Yuli Gurriel scores.

Top 6Patrick Bailey singles to shallow right field. Heliot Ramos scores.

Top 1Heliot Ramos singles to shallow infield. Mark Canha to second. Mike Yastrzemski scores.

What's Buzzing

Royals Review

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Kansas City Royals News: Carson Roccaforte breakout possible next season https://t.co/ntf4OBuC8f

Sarah Langs

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The Brewers are the second team to have a reliever earn the win in at least 5 of their first 6 games of a postseason, joining: The 2014 Royals But KC had 6 wins, 5 from RP MIL has 5 wins, all RP

Sarah Langs

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William Contreras’ three home runs are tied for the most as catcher in a team’s first 6 games of a postseason, with: 2024 Kyle Higashioka 2023 Gabriel Moreno 2015 Salvador Perez 2005 Bengie Molina 2004 Jason Varitek

MLB

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WILLIAM CONTRERAS, TIE GAME 💥

Foul Territory

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Monday edition of Foul Territory! • MLB insider @BNightengale • Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino • MLB analyst @PerezEd Today's hosts: @AJPierzynski12, @ErikKratz31, @ScottBraun. Watch: https://t.co/YlTuOa7cVB

Jeff Young

20h

#SFGiants matchup numbers in 2026 LHH vs LHP: 853 PA, 81 wRC+ (20th in MLB) RHH vs LHP: 993 PA, 86 wRC+ (28th in MLB) LHH vs RHP: 2,246 PA, 116 wRC+ (4th in MLB) RHH vs RHP: 1,969 PA, 87 wRC+ (22nd in MLB)

Bleacher Report•12h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

aroundthefoghorn.com•12h

Kaeden Kent is quickly making a name for himself with SF Giants in Arizona Fall LeagueSF Giants prospect Kaeden Kent has a tough task trying to live up to his dad, but he is making a name for himself in the AFL.

Bleacher Report•14h

Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

aroundthefoghorn.com•15h

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Ryan Borucki was an important lesson for Tony VitelloThe SF Giants took a chance on left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki. It did not work out, but maybe manager Tony Vitello learned from the experience.

aroundthefoghorn.com•17h

Trading Logan Webb only makes sense if SF Giants plan to tear it down (which they don't)While trading Logan Webb would make sense if the SF Giants planned to rebuild, it is pretty clear they are not intent upon tearing it all down.

aroundthefoghorn.com•19h

Brewers are giving SF Giants a blueprint on how to thwart the Dodgers in NLCSThe SF Giants were not even close to the playoffs this year, but the Brewers are showing what it could take to beat the mighty Dodgers over a full season.

www.royalsreview.com•20h

2026 Royals season in review: Jac CaglianoneWhat a difference a year makes

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

aroundthefoghorn.com•21h

One offseason need highlights that the SF Giants front office does not plan to rebuild or retoolAfter a disastrous 65-win season, the SF Giants will hope for better results in 2027. Their plan to upgrade the bullpen could be a sign that this front office d

www.royalsreview.com•21h

Evaluating four years of Brewers transactions to compare to the RoyalsHow does J.J. Picollo compare to the best front office executive in baseball?

Bleacher Report•1d

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Michael Wacha could be one of the better pitchers on the move ➡️

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•22h

Royals could find their next breakout player in this overlooked prospectThe Kansas City Royals have an unhittable pitching prospect in their minor league system that is itching to breakout very soon.

aroundthefoghorn.com•23h

SF Giants AFL notes: Dakota Jordan's speedy home run, Drake George's returThe baseball season is over for the SF Giants, but a few minor leaguers continue to play. The Arizona Fall League (AFL) is underway, where the Scottsdale Scorpi

www.royalsreview.com•23h

Kansas City Royals news: How will the Royals upgrade the bullpen?And who ya got in the ALCS?

www.mccoveychronicles.com•23h

Who are Giants fans rooting for in NLCS Game 2 and ALCS Games 1-2?The 2026 MLB Playoffs continue Monday and Tuesday. Who are Giants fans rooting for? (Aside from the Brewers)

aroundthefoghorn.com•1d

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Spencer Bivens lost his role and found a new homeSpencer Bivens spent most of 2026 in Triple-A, made just four SF Giants appearances and joined the Royals after losing his roster spot in September.

Bleacher Report•2d

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•1d

SF Giants will focus on pitching, but these 3 free agent outfielders also make senseThe SF Giants seem likely to spend most of their money on pitching this offseason, but these free agent outfielders could be possible targets.

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Did any SF Giants infielder earn a utility role for 2027?By the end of the year, the SF Giants were auditioning infielders for a role on next year’s roster. Did any of them succeed in that? Osleivis Basabe, Shay Whitc

kingsofkauffman.com•1d

This bargain free agent could fill a glaring roster hole on the Royals rosterThe Kansas City Royals could use a lot of help with their pitching staff, and this player could provide exactly what they need.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1d

Who are Giants fans rooting for in NLCS Game 1?The NLCS begins today. I think it’s obvious who Giants fans are rooting for, but let’s ask just in case!

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Matt Chapman's oddly strong defensive season for the SF Giants in 2026Matt Chapman played his final game of the year for the SF Giants at the end of June. Despite this, he still ranked as one of the best defensive third baseman at

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SF Giants Player Review 2026: Victor Bericoto showed he has pop, but can he get on base?SF Giants Player Review 2026: Victor Bericoto showed he has pop, but can he get on base?

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SF Giants trading Casey Schmitt this offseason would dredge up Adam Duvall memoriesCasey Schmitt is one of the better trade chips the SF Giants have, but the Adam Duvall trade shows trading away a young slugger can be a bad decision.

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

Royals could benefit from MLB's playoff proposal sooner than expectedMLB's newest collective bargaining proposal has a rule that could actually help the Kansas City Royals' chances in the playoffs.

aroundthefoghorn.com•2d

Who was the unluckiest SF Giants hitter of 2026?Grant McCray did not hit much for the SF Giants in 2026, but luck was also not on his side. By several metrics, he was the unluckiest hitter on the club among p

www.royalsreview.com•2d

Kansas City Royals news: Angeibel Gomez turns heads in ArizonaAnd more on what KC approved for the ballpark.

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

5 indispensable pieces of the Royals future, 2 players on the discard pileThe Kansas City Royals need to figure out who they want to build around and who needs to go so a return to the postseason becomes a reality.

aroundthefoghorn.com•2d

Lefty earns SF Giants Pitching Prospect of the Year for the second straight yearOn Thursday, MLB Pipeline handed out its pitching and hitting prospects of the year for each organization. For Jacob Bresnahan, it was a return to familiar terr

Bleacher Report•3d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

www.mccoveychronicles.com•3d

Who are Giants fans rooting for in ALDS Game 5?The American League Division Series concludes tonight, one way or another. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

aroundthefoghorn.com•3d

SF Giants' Top 5 Moments of 2026, No. 1: Mike Krukow's emotional farewellThe best moment for the SF Giants in 2026 was also the most emotional as Mike Krukow decided to retire after a long and legendary career in the broadcast booth.

aroundthefoghorn.com•3d

Heliot Ramos may be on the move again after Yankees playoff benching post-Giants tradeFormer SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos was traded to the New York Yankees in August, but he may be on the move yet again.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•3d

Former SF Giants hit, give up home runs in crucial ALDS Game 4Patty Barrels goes deep for Guardians in Game 4 win, while ex-Giant Jordan Hicks serves up gopher ball

www.mccoveychronicles.com•3d

Ditching Kevin Gausman: The Final AnalysisThe Giants’ made a decision with long-term consequences. Did the positive ones outweigh the negative ones?

aroundthefoghorn.com•3d

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Tristan Beck struggled to sustain a regular bullpen roleTristan Beck posted a 5.21 ERA in 14 games for the SF Giants in 2026. A strong September capped an uneven season that left his future on the roster uncertain.

Bleacher Report•4d

10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•3d

Here are the changes MLB owners and players have suggested, but what do YOU want?Here are what owners and players have proposed.

aroundthefoghorn.com•3d

SF Giants still justified for Patrick Bailey trade despite Guardians playoff heroicsPatrick Bailey had a huge game for the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night, but the SF Giants are still justified in trading him away.

kingsofkauffman.com•3d

Timing is perfect for Royals to make aggressive trade push for Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr.The Kansas City Royals should make the aggressive move this offseason and use Ronald Acuna Jr.'s potential fallout with the Atlanta Braves as the catalyst.

aroundthefoghorn.com•3d

Can Victor Bericoto settle into a platoon role for the SF Giants in 2027?If Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert are part of the outfield mix for the SF Giants next season, they are going to need help from the right side. Could Victor Beric

www.royalsreview.com•3d

2026 Royals season in review: The best defensive playsThe Royals love the glove.

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Kansas City Royals news: City Council approves downtown ballpark TIFAnd could MLB go to a 154-game schedule?

aroundthefoghorn.com•3d

Why the SF Giants should consider another position change for Jung Hoo LeeThe SF Giants moved Jung Hoo Lee off of center field last offseason. The results were not much better in right field in 2026, and there is more than one reason

Bleacher Report•4d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Kansas City needs to address in 2027 📲

www.mccoveychronicles.com•4d

How are Giants fans feeling about the playoffs so far?Since there is a break in the action today, let’s check in to see how Giants fans are feeling about the playoffs so far.

Bleacher Report•5d

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•4d

SF Giants Players Review 2026: Osleivis Basabe faded after promising MLB returnOsleivis Basabe made an early impact in his 2026 return to the majors, but late struggles left his future with the SF Giants uncertain.

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•4d

Mauricio Dubon's untimely mistake for Braves reminds SF Giants why they let him goThe SF Giants moved on from Mauricio Dubon years ago and in the time since he's become a good player, but his costly mistake for the Braves was a flashback.

Bleacher Report•5d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Giants should look to sign one of their rivals' free agents ➡️

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Carter Jensen keeps racking up the honors for incredible rookie seasonAnother media outlet has honored Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen after an incredible rookie season that blew the projection systems out of the water

aroundthefoghorn.com•4d

SF Giants' fleecing of Padres is complete as Robbie Ray helps end San Diego's seasonThe Padres are out of the playoffs thanks in part to Robbie Ray and the Giants look even smarter for trading him.

www.royalsreview.com•4d

2026 Royals season in review: Noah CameronHow did the lefty do?

aroundthefoghorn.com•4d

One offseason lever that will have no impact on the SF Giants this offseasonIn recent offseasons, the qualifying offer has affected the SF Giants one way or the other. You can skip it this time around, as that will have no impact on the

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Kansas City Royals news: The Playoffs are heating upOnly one divisional series remains

www.mccoveychronicles.com•4d

Who are Giants fans rooting for in ALDS Game 4?The American League Division Series continue today, in theory. Who are Giants fans rooting for today?

Bleacher Report•5d

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Scott Bandura showed promise may get lost in the shuffleYoung SF Giants outfielder Scott Bandura did good things in the minors in 2026, but was unable to translate that to the big league level.

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

Yoshinobu Yamamoto still has a way to go to match Madison Bumgarner's playoff greatnessWhile Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been really impressive in the playoffs, he has not reached the level of Giants legend Madison Bumgarner just yet.

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

Mike Yastrzemski's cold streak has come at the worst time for Braves and SF Giants fansFormer SF Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has struggled in the playoffs, but the Braves may need him to play hero versus the Dodgers.

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

Mason Miller's paternity absence allowed ex-SF Giants southpaw to join Padres playoff rosterWith Mason Miller missing a Padres playoff game and being put on the paternity list, a former SF Giants reliever was added to the playoff roster.

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

Tyler Mahle shut down Dodgers earlier this year with SF Giants, now Braves need him to save their seasonThe Braves need Tyler Mahle to save their season, but the good news is he dominated the Dodgers as a member of the Giants earlier this year.

kingsofkauffman.com•5d

The Reds' qualifying offer decision could open the door for a Royals reunionThe Kansas City Royals should consider a reunion with Brady Singer this offseason, as long as the Reds don't extend him the qualifying offer

www.royalsreview.com•5d

2026 Royals season in review: The best home runsThe season of dongs.

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Underrated Royals: Rey SanchezHad glove, will travel

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

Where the SF Giants will likely see the most roster turnover this offseasonLast offseason, the outfield depth predictably experienced the most turnover. This time around, the pitching will likely see the most changes as the offseason p

www.mccoveychronicles.com•5d

2026 by the numbers, part 2#6 - 71…kinda

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Royals will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•5d

Kansas City Royals news: All (stadium) business in KCDespite the Kansas City Royals leaving Truman Sports complex, could the area find new life?

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

The SF Giants already have a primary solution to address leadoff woesSF Giants leadoff hitters posted a .296 on-base percentage, which was the worst mark in baseball for that spot in the lineup. They already have a primary soluti

www.mccoveychronicles.com•6d

Who are Giants fans rooting for in today’s division series games?The ALDS and NLDS continue today. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

SF Giants' Top 5 Moments of 2026, No. 3: Offensive explosion in ChicagoThe SF Giants did not have that many offensive explosions in 2026, but they did have one huge game against the Chicago Cubs back in June.

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

The case for and against SF Giants trading away Jung Hoo Lee this offseasonWhether to trade Jung Hoo Lee may be a big question for the SF Giants this offseason. People on both sides of the debate have a point.

calltothepen.com•6d

The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Patrick Bailey needed to leave to learn how to hit againThe SF Giants ultimately decided to move on from Patrick Bailey in 2026 due to his ice cold bat. That may have been a good decision for all parties involved.

fansided.com•6d

How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

Royals bold trade deadline strategy will shape their offseason (for better or worse)The Kansas City Royals had the perfect opportunity to improve their team at the trade deadline, but they chose to keep the mediocre band together instead.

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

Yankees seem to be icing out former SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos in the playoffsFormer SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos seemed like he would be a big part of the New York Yankees' playoff plans, but that has not been the case.

www.royalsreview.com•6d

If John Sherman wants public money, he shouldn’t vote for a work stoppageThe lockout looms, but Sherman can do something about it

www.royalsreview.com•6d

The Hidden Problems with Royals Stadium Math, J.J. Picollo’s StrategyThe Kansas City Royals continue the pivot to 2027 and their future home, but flaws abound in both.

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

Landen Roupp excelled at limiting damage better than every NL starter in 2026Among NL starting pitchers who completed at least 100 innings, who allowed the softest contact in 2026? You can probably guess from the title that it was Landen

www.royalsreview.com•6d

This Week in the Minors: Columbia Fireflies season in reviewThere was a lot of good developments this season

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Kansas City's first-year players stand across the league 📲

www.royalsreview.com•6d

Kansas City Royals News: New stadium site demolition to start soonJohn Sherman thinks the new stadium will get an All-Star game very soon after it’s finished.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Who are Giants fans rooting for in NLDS Game 3?The National League Division Series continue today with Game 3. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants should be paying close attention to Braves closer Raisel IglesiasThe SF Giants need a closer this offseason and Atlanta Braves reliever Raisel Iglesias has quietly been one of the most consistent closers in the game.

Bleacher Report•1w

Players Who Were Worse Than You Think in 2026 ⚾Breaking down which Royal didn't perform as well as expected this year 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals could make costly mistake giving up on Lucas Erceg too earlyLucas Erceg is in for a salary raise that could look unwarranted after the season he had, but it shouldn't mean the Royals decide to let him be a free agent

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡6 deals that would make sense this offseason 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Harrison Bader hit a fire truck, but not the baseballSF Giants outfielder Harrison Bader had a rough 2026 for a number of reasons. Let's dive into what a rough year it was for him.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

On losingThe San Francisco Giants lose a lot these days. What does it mean?

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Evaluating four years of J.J. PicolloIs he a victim of salary constraints or his own incompetence?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Who stays and who goes amongst SF Giants' 9 arbitration-eligible players?The SF Giants have decisions to make on all nine of their arbitration-eligible players. Who will stay and who will go?

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Minasianball: If you take out all the bad, just how good were the 2026 Giants?Losing teams have to find the good wherever they can. Is there any good we can shake loose with some silly parameters?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants news: Diamondback's payroll, former hitting coach update, AFL opensWhile the playoffs continue, there are some news nuggets that pertain to the SF Giants. Most notably, the Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to lower payroll, an

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Royals projected arbitration salaries for 2027The Royals have some decisions to make.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Who are Giants fans rooting for in the Game 2 of the ALDS today?The ALDS continue today with Game 2. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

The three biggest breakout seasons from the SF Giants farm system in 2026Overall, the SF Giants farm system had a strong year. That was helped by a trio of breakout seasons, including Jonah Cox, Drew Cavanaugh, and Turner Hill. The t

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Kansas City Royals news: Drew Waters elects free agencyAnd why do the Royals start out so slow?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Luis Arraez was the player SF needed, but not the one it deservedLuis Arraez was a joy to watch on the SF Giants in 2026, but he deserved to play for a better team which he ultimately did after being traded.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Robbie Ray's uninspiring Padres playoff start shows SF Giants didn't miss muchFormer SF Giants pitcher Robbie Ray had a rough playoff outing on Saturday for the San Diego Padres which shows the Giants didn't miss much from him.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Projected 2027 arbitration salaries for nine (!) GiantsThe work might not have merited it, but a bunch of Giants are due raises.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Blake Snell justifies Dodgers laziness with Hall of Fame take SF Giants can only laugh atEx-SF Giants and current Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell thinks the playoffs matter most in a Hall of Fame career which is rich coming from him.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants will need to figure out what type of pitcher they want Adrian Houser to be in 2027Presumably, the SF Giants plan on using Adrian Houser out of the starting rotation in 2027. In terms of pitch mix, they will need to figure out an approach that

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Carter Jensen’s breakout could have the Royals rookie dreaming of a Silver SluggerCarter Jensen had an incredible rookie campaign and could be in line to win the Silver Slugger Award among catchers in the American League.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Ranking the SF Giants top three offseason priorities for the 2027 rosterAfter losing 97 games in 2026, the SF Giants have a lot of work to do to be competitive again. The front office will now turn its attention to addressing the bi

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants' Top 5 moments of 2026, No. 5: Dylan Smith's clutch six-out saveDylan Smith was one of the few bullpen bright spots for the SF Giants in 2026 and his six-out save against Cleveland was truly impressive.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants 2026 Player Review: Willy Adames needed to be shut down much earlierSF Giants shortstop Willy Adames had a rough 2026 season, and playing through an injury made it even worse.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Shane Bieber’s potential Blue Jays exit creates an opportunity for SF GiantsToronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber is set to be a free agent and the SF Giants may be positioned to sign him.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Aggressive in Acquisitions, Conservative with Cash: Decoding Picollo’s PresserKansas City Royals leadership wraps up the 2026 season with traditional press conference, but will lessons learned help?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants infielder Josuar Gonzalez emerges as top-10 prospect in MLB Pipeline's latest updateOn Friday, MLB Pipeline updated its final top-100 prospect list of the year. Middle infielder Josuar Gonzalez headlined a group of five SF Giants prospects to m

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Kansas City Royals news: What can the Royals learn from playoff teams?And Luke Little is outrighted.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

What is the bar to a successful season for the SF Giants in 2027?Buster Posey believes the SF Giants can compete for a playoff spot next season, but is that realistic? Perhaps, the realistic bar for success is some sort of wi

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

2 Royals' arbitration-eligible players who'll definitely be back, 2 that might not get paidThe Kansas City Royals will have to make some tough decisions when it comes to cleaning up their roster and putting the best team on the field in 2027.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Our first month with an app broke our commenting recordsThanks for helping us do big numbers!

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Those who think Barry Zito was a bad signing simply don't know SF Giants historyBarry Zito is a SF Giants hero for what he did in 2012 so anyone suggesting his contract was a bad one just does not get it.

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Jordan Hicks reminds SF Giants how he should've been used all along with dominant White Sox Wild Card outingsWith how good Jordan Hicks looks as a reliever for the White Sox, the SF Giants must be wondering why they ever tried using him as a starter.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants 2026 Player Review: Philip Abner may have been the worst reliever of them allSF Giants reliever Philip Abner had two awful outings this season which summed up San Francisco's bullpen as a whole in 2026.

Bleacher Report•1w

ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Phillies sorely missed Luis Arraez in Wild Card loss, but don't expect SF Giants reunionThe Phillies missed Luis Arraez in their Wild Card series loss. He is going to hit free agency, but a SF Giants reunion feels unlikely.

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants must pick a lane after declining comment on Pride Night commitmentAccording to Alex Simon of SF Gate, the SF Giants declined to answer a question about whether they will wear the rainbow-colored Pride hats going forward. That

Bleacher Report•1w

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

2026 by the numbers# 0 - 5

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Kansas City Royals news: Wrapping up the Season that WasLooking back before looking ahead; Also, shoes

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants will only have one unrestricted free agent this offseasonThe SF Giants have a roster crunch looming, and that will not be alleviated all that much by free agency. In fact, JT Brubaker is the only player slated to hit

Bleacher Report•1w

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Kansas City's 2026 season 📲

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Who are Giants fans rooting for this weekend?The playoffs continue this weekend with the ALDS and NLDS. Who are Giants fans rooting for this weekend?

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals just got brutal reminder that small markets can build winnersA graphic posted to X showed how small market teams in the playoffs made their rosters, and now the Royals should use that as a blueprint back to the playoffs.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Revisiting my preseason predictionsAlternate headline: Why the hell do you ever listen to me?

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Sonny Gray's Red Sox discontent opens a clear path to SF Giants in free agencyAfter Sonny Gray was clearly upset after being pulled by Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy in the Wild Card series, the SF Giants may have a chance at him.

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SF Giants' lack of coaching changes is borderline malpractice after Tyler Mahle's Braves turnaroundWith Tyler Mahle throwing down a great playoff start for the Braves, it is bizarre that the SF Giants do not plan to make major coaching changes.

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Buster Posey's take on Casey Schmitt's unclear future could cement slugger's SF Giants exitBuster Posey does not seem to have a clear idea of Casey Schmitt's future with the SF Giants which may mean a trade is the most likely outcome.

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Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Why the Giants should pursue both of the Cubs' top free agents ➡️

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Past Royals opponents: Reggie SmithThe other Reggie

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SF Giants were younger and less experienced by end of the year, but still not goodIn Tuesday's post-mortem press conference, the SF Giants leadership group highlighted how, in some respects, the organization was in a better position by the en

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Kansas City Royals news: End of season press conference is heldSome changes were made, but not enough.

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Picollo says Royals plan to be “aggressive” in acquisitions after disappointing seasonJ.J. Picollo addresses the media after a 69-93 season.

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SF Giants executive Buster Posey prepared to enter next season in a potential lame-duck yearIn 2027, Buster Posey will enter the final year of a three-year deal. In his post-mortem press conference, the SF Giants executive declared that there have been

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Vinnie Pasquantino's strong finish gives the Royals a reason to dream bigThe reemergence of slugger Vinnie Pasquantino should give the Kansas City Royals plenty of hope going into next season.

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Who are Giants fans rooting for in today’s Wild Card games?The Wild Card series continue today, with Game 3 for every series that didn’t wrap up yesterday. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

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Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲