Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants - August 06, 2024

FinalAug 6

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Scoring Summary

Teams

Giants logo, Giants 57-58, 1 4, 2 0, 3 0, 4 1, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 5, H 9, E 0

Nationals logo, Nationals 52-62, 1 0, 2 5, 3 2, 4 1, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 2, 9 0, R 11, H 15, E 2

Pitching

WinnerM. Gore (7-9)

LoserH. Birdsong (3-1)

Scoring

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Bot 2Travis Blankenhorn grounds out to first base, LaMonte Wade to Hayden Birdsong. James Wood scores.

Top 1Michael Conforto homers to center field. Mark Canha scores. Matt Chapman scores.

Top 1Heliot Ramos homers to center field.

What's Buzzing

Washington Nationals

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Jeff Young

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#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)

Nick Pollack

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The 1962 Giants and Dodgers playoff series was made for lovers of managerial chess and second-guessing – and boy, did those Dodger players second-guess their manager. Joe Landolina continues to look back at baseball’s great postseason moments. https://t.co/rmTGGckDjp

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The Brewers are the 10th team in postseason history to have each of their first 5 or more games of a postseason run decided by 2 runs or fewer 4th in the last 110 years, joining: 2024 Royals (1st 6) 2022 Astros 2010 Giants

MLB

The Brewers emerge victorious in Game 1!

nationalsprospects.com•2h

AFL Update: Oct. 13, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesTwo of the three games in the Arizona Fall League game were posptponed due to "expected weather" (as opposed to "unexpected weather?") an undisclosed date, presumably in the future. The game between Salt River and Mesa was one of those games. The Rafters venture to Glendale this afternoon to play the Desert Dogs. R.J. Sales

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•14h

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.

www.federalbaseball.com•18h

Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana is at the Arizona Fall League throwing heat in the desertJarlin Susana has lit up the Arizona Fall League with his insane velocity and good enough strike throwing

WTF Happened to Stephen Strasburg? 🤔

Former No. 1 overall pick and World Series champion only played 8 games after signing $245M contract with Nationals 🤯

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.

districtondeck.com•20h

2 Nationals players who had a disappointing 2026 seasonFor the seventh straight season the Washington Nationals failed to make the playoffs. They did improve their record to 77-85 and the offense as a whole was a ni

bleacherreport.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1d

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why CJ Abrams could be one of the best hitters on the move ➡️

Bleacher Report•1d

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

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.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.

districtondeck.com•1d

Looking back at the 2026 Nationals' Local Media Award recipientsAfter the Divisional rounds wrapped up over the weekend with the Cleveland Guardians completing an unprecedented 2-0 series comeback against their division riva

Bleacher Report•2d

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

www.federalbaseball.com•1d

The Championship Series matchups prove the Washington Nationals do not need a monster payroll to winThree of the four teams left standing do not have monster payrolls, which provides hope for Paul Toboni and the Nats

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

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!

aroundthefoghorn.com•1d

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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AFL Update: Oct. 11, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Scorptions stung Jarlin Susana for three runs early and capsized the Rafters, 10-2 to end Salt River's four-game win streak. Susana pitched into the 3rd in his second AFL stint and gave up two hits, walked none, and struck out four. He hit a batter and threw two past catcher Kevin Bazell. His afternoon

www.federalbaseball.com•2d

Tyler Mahle might be a perfect free agent fit for the NatsMahle’s electrifying second half could put him on Washington’s radar

aroundthefoghorn.com•2d

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?

districtondeck.com•2d

Pair of former Nationals righties elect free agency after struggles during 2026 seasonThe offseason for the Washington Nationals has only just really begun within the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately for them, they were not a postseason team,

aroundthefoghorn.com•2d

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.

districtondeck.com•2d

What is the financial situation like for the Nationals entering this offseason?It's become clear to many fans after a successful (at least until August) season for the Nationals that there is one main bottleneck that is keeping this young

www.federalbaseball.com•2d

Andres Chaparro rewarded the Washington Nationals faith in him during the second halfAndres Chaparro had a second half for the ages which put him in strong position to be the starting 1B in 2027

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

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?

nationalsprospects.com•3d

The Washington Nationals' AFL/Offseason Update: Oct. 10, 2026The Nationals' entry in the AFL (the Salt River Rafters) keeps paddling the opposition while we get the 2026 DSL Nationals Season Review box checked

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?

districtondeck.com•3d

3 bold moves the Nationals must make to contend for the World Series in 2027The Washington Nationals are capable of contending in Major League Baseball. The team's elite offense was left out to dry by the team's abysmal bullpen. Blowing

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.

www.federalbaseball.com•3d

Who Are Some Potential Washington Nationals Trade Chips This Offseason?5 potential Nationals trade pieces this winter that are worth monitoring

Bleacher Report•4d

The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Nationals' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

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.

districtondeck.com•3d

Every former Nationals player slated to be eligible for the 2027 Hall of Fame ballotAs the offseason is in the early stages for the Washington Nationals, figuring out things to talk about consistently can be a bit of an issue. However, with so

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

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 the Giants needs to address in 2027 📲

www.mccoveychronicles.com•3d

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.

nationalsprospects.com•4d

AFL Update: Oct. 9, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River put up three in the first but was shut down until the 9th when the Rafters got a one-out double and two-out RBI single to walk off the Mesa Solar Sox, 4-3. Four Washington minor-leaguers appeared in the game: Jorgelys Mota started in center field and batted cleanup, going 0-for-2 at the plate

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.

www.federalbaseball.com•4d

Michael King would be a statement free agent signing for the Washington NationalsIf the Nats wanted to show they mean business for 2027, Michael King would be a great signing with ties to Blake Butera

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 Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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.federalbaseball.com•4d

Daylen Lile’s 2026 season was a mixed bag for the Washington NationalsDaylen Lile did not have a bad season in 2026 but he still left a bit to be desired at the plate

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.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?

nationalsprospects.com•5d

Offseason Update: Oct. 8, 2026 from NationalsProspects.comNo game yesterday, but I've got a little time this morning to pass along a couple of items that didn't merit a mention before.

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.

www.federalbaseball.com•5d

Seaver King had an electrifying bounce back year in 2026After a brutal first pro season, Seaver King looked like the guy the Washington Nationals selected in the top 10 in 2026

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.

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

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

www.federalbaseball.com•5d

The Washington Nationals finally found their next ace with Cade CavalliCade Cavalli finally became the guy for the Nationals this year and got rewarded with a contract extension

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 Giants will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

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?

nationalsprospects.com•6d

AFL Update: Oct. 7, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters got four in the 1st and cruised to a 7-2 win over the Saguaros. R.J. Sales not only started but pitched into the 6th for the first time in his career. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks over five and a 1/3rd innings and was credited with the win.

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.

districtondeck.com•6d

5 free agent relievers the Nationals should target this offseasonIt's no secret that the Washington Nationals bullpen was historically bad in 2026. While I've made it clear that I don't think the blown saves record is nearly

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

www.federalbaseball.com•6d

Kevin Gausman could be the rotation anchor the Nats are looking forThe veteran starter is a free agent the Washington Nationals should think about pursuing

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.federalbaseball.com•6d

The Luis Perales for Jake Bennett Trade has not aged well for the Washington Nationals so farOf all the deals Paul Toboni has made as Nats POBO, the Jake Bennett for Luis Perales swap is the one he might want back

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

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?

nationalsprospects.com•1w

AFL Update: Oct. 6, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River scored in four of eight "ups" and outslugged a poor bullpen showing for a 10-7 win over Peoria. One of those throwers was Noah Dean, a 25-y.o. MLFA who was released during spring training by the Red Sox and signed by the Nats in late March. He picked up where he left off

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.

districtondeck.com•1w

2026 Nationals draft pick likely to miss next season after recent suspensionThe Washington Nationals are enjoying the offseason and everything that comes along with it. After a grueling 2026 season in which the team dealt with a ton of

Bleacher Report•1w

Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

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

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.federalbaseball.com•1w

Keibert Ruiz saved his Washington Nationals career in 2026After struggling for years, Keibert Ruiz was arguably the best redemption story on the Nationals this season

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

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

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?

districtondeck.com•1w

What to make of the Nationals recording their lowest ballpark attendance since 2010The 2026 MLB season is now in the rearview -- at least for the Nationals. While we've settled into the division series', the Nats are once again watching Octobe

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.federalbaseball.com•1w

The Washington Nationals had funky home/road splits in 2026The Nationals had a similar record at home and on the road but the way they got there was bizarre

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

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AFL Update: Oct. 5, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters put up crooked numbers in 7th and 8th but fell two runs short, 6-4 on Sunday night. In what may very well be the norm this fall, just two Nationals appeared in the game: ● Teo Banks batted eighth and started in RF. He went 0-for-3 at the plate and had no defensive

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.

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

James Wood’s season followed a familiar pattern for the Washington NationalsJames Wood took a step forward but he still faced familiar issues in the second half of the season

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

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

nationalsprospects.com•1w

AFL Update: Oct. 4, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesJarlin Susana came as advertised in a 9-4 win by the Salt River Rafters over the Glendale Desert Dogs. Susana's fastball velo was like your boss's golf game&mdah;consistently in the low 100's—but that came with some command issues early, as the 22-y.o. walked two of the the first three batters he faced before escaping the

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.

districtondeck.com•1w

5 Nationals hitters who reached No. 1 in surprising advanced MLB rankingAs we look at the Nationals 2026 season, we see both good and bad. Today, however, I am choosing to look upon the good. What that pertains to exactly is hitting

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

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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

nationalsprospects.com•1w

The State of the Nationals Farm - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's been about three years since I last did this post and some things have changed. For starters, there's a new a general manager and a new field manager. The former is important, the latter is not, at least not in terms of what this site is focused on. The wish for a star I

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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What’s Next For Dylan Crews?Dylan Crews has not lived up to the hype through 3 seasons, but is there still reason to believe he can?

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3 former Nationals players you didn't realize were in the 2026 MLB PostseasonWhile the 2026 season might be over for the Washington Nationals, rooting interest should not stop there for fans of the organization. Luckily, one of the Natio

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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

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

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

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2026 by the numbers# 0 - 5

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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

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

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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?

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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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Taking a look at how the Washington Nationals fared using the ABS challenge systemI wanted to examine how the Nationals did in the first year of the ABS challenge system

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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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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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Former Washington Nationals are already making a big impact in the postseasonLuis Garcia Jr., Bryce Harper and Erick Fedde are among the former Nationals to have big moments early in the playoffs

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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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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?