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• Chapman, Giants finalize $54 million, three-year contract
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have finalized their contract that guarantees $54 million over three years.
  Share • March 4, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin implements new policy requiring dugout to stand for 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
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  San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin has implemented a new policy for the team's dugout requiring every member to stand for the US national anthem – 'The...
  Share • March 4, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• San Francisco Giants Manager Mandates Surprising National Anthem Policy
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Bob Melvin made the move in a sports region where Colin Kaepernick ignited protests during the anthem.
  Share • March 4, 2024 at 7:40 AM
• Five Best Fantasy Landing Spots for Saquon Barkley
  From the Web › SI.com
  If he leaves New York after six years with the Giants, he'd be a valuable asset with one of these teams.
  Share • March 4, 2024 at 6:40 AM
• Why LaMonte Wade Jr. is doing more work with MLB players' union
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants players elected Wade to replace Austin Slater as their union representative, at the suggestion of Taylor Rogers.
  Share • March 4, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• MLB rumors: Giants still shopping after signing Matt Chapman, Diamondbacks add veteran infielder
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  Here are your hot stove rumors for Sunday, March 3
  Share • March 3, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• Zaidi addresses Giants rotation questions after Chapman signing
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Farhan Zaidi discussed where the Giants' rotation stands after the injury to Tristan Beck and the Matt Chapman signing.
  Share • March 3, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• Giants' Bob Melvin Will Require Team to Stand on Field for National Anthem
  From the Web › SI.com
  The rule marks a reversal from previous San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler.
  Share • March 3, 2024 at 8:40 AM
• SF Giants' Melvin thrilled for Chapman reunion, Zaidi explains expected impact
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Chapman, a four-time Gold Glove third baseman, turned down a qualifying offer from Toronto to join the Giants, meaning San Francisco must forfeit a second-round draft...
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• J.D. Davis trade landing spots: Five teams who could use veteran third baseman after Giants sign Matt Chapman
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  Davis said he was shocked by Chapman's signing and wasn't warned before the news broke
  Share • March 3, 2024 at 8:40 AM
• Evaluating SF Giants' potential rotation options after Tristan Beck's injury
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Mason Black, Spencer Howard, Sean Hjelle represent top internal options but Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery remain available.
  Share • March 3, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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• Third baseman Matt Chapman and San Francisco Giants finalize their $54 million, 3-year contract
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have finalized their contract that guarantees $54 million over three years. Chapman gets a $2 million signing...
  Share • March 3, 2024 at 7:40 AM
• Diamondbacks veteran was 'blindsided' getting cut before Arizona's World Series run
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Nick Ahmed, now with the Giants, re-lives the pain of being released by the Diamondbacks with just three weeks remaining in the 2023 season.
  Share • March 3, 2024 at 4:40 AM
• Giants RHP Beck to have surgery on throwing arm
  From the Web › ESPN
  San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck is scheduled to have surgery Monday to remove an aneurysm in the upper part of his pitching arm.
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 8:40 PM
• Grading Giants' offseason moves with spring training underway
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Taylor Wirth hands out grades for the Giants' offseason moves with the 2024 MLB season right around the corner.
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 8:40 PM
• Matt Chapman signs 3-year deal with San Francisco Giants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Major League Baseball player Matt Chapman has been signed to the San Francisco Giants, according to reports.
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• Matt Chapman signing excites, surprises within SF Giants' clubhouse
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants' incumbent third baseman, J.D. Davis, was in a screening of 'Dune 2' when he found out via social media.
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• Matt Chapman to Giants: Is the addition of Gold Glove 3B enough to make San Francisco competitive in NL West?
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  Chapman has long been among the league's best defenders at the position
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• Kurtenbach: The 49ers, Giants get the best of both worlds with their big additions
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  49ers promoting Nick Sorensen and adding Brandon Staley to the staff, and Giants bringing in Matt Chapman to play third base a boon for both Bay Area teams
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 8:40 AM
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• 5 fun facts about SF Giants free-agent acquisition Matt Chapman
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants have added third baseman Matt Chapman. JD Salazar highlights some fun facts about the former A's and Blue Jays star.
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 7:40 AM
• Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants reach a $54 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
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  Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated...
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 7:40 AM
• Giants, Matt Chapman Agree to Three-Year Contract, per Report
  From the Web › SI.com
  The four-time Gold Glove winner is headed to San Francisco.
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• Matt Chapman, Giants agree to three-year, $54 million deal, per reports
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  Chapman has seen his offensive output decline over the years
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 5:40 AM
• Crawford sought Giants return, claims he was 'not wanted back' in new role
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Brandon Crawford wanted to return to the Giants for the 2024 season, but felt he was "not wanted back."
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 1:40 AM
• SF Giants ink former Blue Jays 3B Matt Chapman to $54 million deal
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants have agreed to terms on a deal with former Athletics and Blue Jays premium third baseman Matt Chapman.
  Share • March 2, 2024 at 12:40 AM
• Matt Chapman contract details: Four-time Gold Glover reportedly signs with Giants on 3-year, $54 million deal
  From the Web › Sporting News
  The former Blue Jay third baseman has reportedly ended his extended free-agency period.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 9:40 PM
• SF Giants finally land their man in Matt Chapman: reports
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants reportedly ink Platinum Glove-winning 3B to 3 year, $54 million deal with two opt outs.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 9:40 PM
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• Giants sign 3B Chapman to 3-year, $54M deal
  From the Web › ESPN
  Matt Chapman and the Giants have finalized a contract that guarantees $54 million deal over three years and includes opt-outs after the first two seasons.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 9:40 PM
• Matt Chapman signs three-year, $54 million deal with the San Francisco Giants, per reports
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  Chapman has seen his offensive output decline over the years
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 9:40 PM
• SF Giants-Rangers: Ahmed debuts with a bang to notch first Cactus League win
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  At last, after losing four times and tying twice, Bob Melvin notched his first exhibition win as the Giants' new manager.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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• She's not the Senate race's baseball star, but some mighty players are backing her
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  A's legends Dusty Baker, Dave Stewart, Rickey Henderson, Tye Waller and Shooty Babbitt give nod to Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee's U.S. Senate bid against fellow Democrats...
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• Ex-Giants coach Dusty Baker turns on World Series partner Steve Garvey, endorses political opponent
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  A 42-year-old championship didn't mean much for this Senate endorsement.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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• Cardinals' Brandon Crawford Calls Out Giants Executive for Halting Reunion
  From the Web › SI.com
  The veteran shortstop claims the Giants didn't want him back.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• Brandon Crawford says he was 'not wanted back' by SF Giants
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Crawford told The Athletic that he offered to step back into a reserve role, play multiple positions and mentor Marco Luciano.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Tristan Beck injury update: Giants starter will have vascular surgery, likely to miss Opening Day
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  The Giants have limited options for internal replacements in the rotation
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• Darren Waller Still Debating Retirement or Returning to Giants
  From the Web › SI.com
  The veteran had a difficult first season in New York.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• Brandon Crawford's SF Giants departure is Farhan Zaidi's fault, veteran says
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  Brandon Crawford would still be a Giant if it weren't for Farhan Zaidi, he says.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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• SF Giants' Tristan Beck opts for surgery to address arm aneurysm
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Expected to make a full recovery, Beck said he was "disappointed" and "devastated" but kept things in perspective.
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• Yoshinobu Yamamoto's got the stuff, Shohei Ohtani got married & why aren't all spring training games televised?
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's spring training debut, Shohei Ohtani's marriage surprise, the SF Giants, a Yadier Molina surprise & Ken...
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 10:40 AM
• Three Bay Area News Group sports reporters honored for excellence in 2023
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jerry McDonald and Jason Mastrodonato were recognized by the AP's sports editors for their excellent feature stories published last year on matters of life and death in...
  Share • March 1, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Jung-hoo Lee's first home run in Giants uniform would've counted in every MLB park except Oracle
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  Jung-hoo Lee's spring training milestone had an ironic caveat.
  Share • February 29, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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• Kuip shares early observations of Soler, Giants from camp
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  NBC Sports Bay Area Giants announcer Duane Kuiper shared his observations from San Francisco's camp this spring.
  Share • February 29, 2024 at 5:40 PM
• SF Giants-D'backs: Jung Hoo Lee's hot start continues with first homer; Luciano's first impression not so strong
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 25-year-old Korean center fielder doubled and homered, rocketing a fastball 109.7 mph off the bat and 418 feet in distance.
  Share • February 29, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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• Watch Lee blast first Giants spring training homer vs. D-backs
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Giants' big free-agent signing made his presence known early on in a spring training game vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks, ripping his first home run for the...
  Share • February 29, 2024 at 2:40 PM
• Farhan Zaidi's stubbornness is turning into a disaster for the SF Giants
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  SFGATE columnist Dave Tobener says the Giants must act to save their pitching staff.
  Share • February 29, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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• Giants righty Beck has aneurysm in pitching arm
  From the Web › ESPN
  Giants right-hander Tristan Beck has been diagnosed with an aneurysm in the upper part of his pitching arm and is evaluating his treatment options.
  Share • February 29, 2024 at 1:40 PM
• SF Giants RHP Tristan Beck diagnosed with aneurysm in upper arm
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants will be without RHP Tristan Beck on Opening Day after he was diagnosed with an aneurysm in his arm.
  Share • February 29, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• SF Giants' Tristan Beck diagnosed with aneurysm in arm, ruled out for Opening Day
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 27-year-old right-hander is weighing his options after experiencing numbness in his throwing hand.
  Share • February 29, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Tristan Beck injury update: Giants starter likely to miss Opening Day and more with aneurysm in arm
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  The Giants have limited options for internal replacements in the rotation
  Share • February 29, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• SF Giants-A's: Yastrzemski on track for Opening Day; Melvin calls out club still seeking first win
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants have allowed 36 runs in 5 Cactus League contests, but Mike Yastrzemski had a positive takeaway from his first game of the spring.
  Share • February 28, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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• Bailey details key 2024 adjustment after big rookie Giants season
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Patrick Bailey had a standout rookie campaign, but after wearing down towards the end of the year, he's taking steps in 2024 to make sure he makes it through a full...
  Share • February 28, 2024 at 1:40 PM
• Insider predicts SF Giants will sign Matt Chapman or Blake Snell
  From the Web › SI.com
  MLB insider Jon Heyman believes the SF Giants are going to land at least one of free agent 3B Matt Chapman and LHP Blake Snell.
  Share • February 28, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• SF Giants vets sure sound like they are happy Gabe Kapler is gone
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  It seems new manager Bob Melvin's rules have been well-received this spring.
  Share • February 28, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Transactions we missed: Dodgers resign Kershaw, Giants pursue Panda's vibes & Nationals' troubling sign
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman catch up on a handful of baseball transactions they missed in February including Clayton Kershaw, Jorge Soler, Brandon Crawford and, of...
  Share • February 28, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• After 'emotional' return from second Tommy John, could Daulton Jefferies be an option for SF Giants' rotation?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 28-year-old Cal product faced his first hitters Tuesday since undergoing his second elbow procedure almost 2 years prior.
  Share • February 28, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• Lee shows off bat, speed in encouraging Giants spring training debut
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jung Hoo Lee impressed at the plate and on the bases in his spring training debut with the Giants.
  Share • February 28, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• Former two-time Arizona Diamondbacks Gold Glover inks minor league deal with NL West rival
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Former two-time Gold Glove award winner with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Nick Ahmed has signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 6:40 PM
• SF Giants, Glen Kuiper both deny that he is joining broadcast team
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  On the Giants' flagship radio station, a host said Kuiper would do "a lot" of games.
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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• SF Giants-Mariners: Jung Hoo Lee, Jordan Hicks flash different forms of speed in spring debuts
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  In their first game with the Giants, Lee singled and scored a run, while Hicks hit triple digits and struck out four but served up a home run.
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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• MLB rumors: Yankees talk to top free-agent pitcher, Giants aim high, Rangers weigh options for Wyatt Langford
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  Here are your hot stove rumors for Tuesday, Feb. 27
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 3:40 PM
• Reports refute claim that J.D. Martinez had no interest in SF Giants
  From the Web › SI.com
  Contradictory reports have emerged about whether J.D. Martinez was willing to land with the SF Giants.
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 1:40 PM
• SS Brandon Crawford joins the St. Louis Cardinals on a $2 million, 1-year contract
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Brandon Crawford and St. Louis finalized a $2 million, one-year contract on Tuesday, giving the Cardinals an experienced backup for young shortstop Masyn Winn. The...
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 1:40 PM
• SF Giants have another starting pitcher sidelined with injury
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants pitching depth be tested even further as Tristan Beck seeks a consultation with "discomfort in his right hand."
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• Kurtenbach: The real reason the SF Giants had to move on from Brandon Crawford
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Legendary San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is going to be a St. Louis Cardinal, and Giants fans are not happy about it.
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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• Longtime Giant Brandon Crawford agrees to deal with Cardinals: MLB.com
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  (KRON) — Longtime San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has found a new home, according to multiple reports on Friday including MLB.com. Crawford has...
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• SF Giants' rotation takes another blow early in spring
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  With Tristan Beck (right hand soreness) flying back to San Francisco, two-fifths of the Giants' rotation has dealt with injuries.
  Share • February 27, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• Cardinals add longtime Giants infielder Crawford
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Cardinals have signed veteran infielder Brandon Crawford, a three-time All-Star during his 13 seasons with the Giants, to a one-year deal.
  Share • February 26, 2024 at 4:40 PM
• Cardinals agree to contract terms with former Giants' Gold Glover as Plan-B at shortstop
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  He was a member of the 2012 and 2014 World Series championship teams and has made three all-star teams, most recently in 2021.
  Share • February 26, 2024 at 4:40 PM
• SF Giants-Angels: Jorge Soler offers preview of things to come in debut
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Plus: Logan Webb's advice for Mason Black after serving up a home run to the first batter he faced in big-league camp.
  Share • February 26, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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• Report: Cardinals agree to deal with SF Giants icon Brandon Crawford
  From the Web › SI.com
  After a historic career with the SF Giants, veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford will be donning a Cardinals jersey in 2024.
  Share • February 26, 2024 at 1:40 PM
• Former SF Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has reportedly found new team
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Crawford, a Bay Area native, spent his first 13 seasons with the Giants and will now reportedly join the St. Louis Cardinals.
  Share • February 26, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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• SF Giants injury updates: Marco Luciano, Alex Cobb, Winn, more
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants released injury updates on several players, including Marco Luciano, Keaton Winn, Alex Cobb, and Mike Yastrzemski.
  Share • February 26, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• Newest SF Giant Nick Ahmed signed up to 'beat the Diamondbacks' — if he can make the roster
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Ahmed, a two-time Gold Glove winner, fit the bill for what Farhan Zaidi was seeking as a veteran with an elite defensive profile.
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• SF Giants sign former Dbacks shortstop, two-time Gold Glove winner
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants signed longtime Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed to a minor-league contract on Monday.
  Share • February 26, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• I lived like an SF Giant for a week, and did something none of them ever did
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  SFGATE sports editor Alex Simon spent a week in Arizona playing the game he covers.
  Share • February 26, 2024 at 4:40 AM
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• Pablo Sandoval hasn't seen Bruce Bochy since 2019: 'I want to give him a hug'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Sandoval volunteered to make the hour-long trek to Surprise so that he could pay a visit to his former manager.
  Share • February 25, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Rocklin native Logan Webb gets the ball first in spring training
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (FOX40) – One year ago, Logan Webb was the runner-up for the National League Cy Young Award. Webb, a native of Rocklin, threw 216 innings for the...
  Share • February 25, 2024 at 12:40 AM
• Sandoval recalls sending Zaidi, Bochy workout videos during comeback
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Pablo Sandoval recalls sending Farhan Zaidi and former manager Bruce Bochy videos of his workouts ahead of his spring training comeback attempt with the Giants.
  Share • February 24, 2024 at 6:40 PM
• SF Giants drop first Spring Training game to Cubs, 8-4
  From the Web › SI.com
  The Giants kept things interesting by scoring in a burst in the ninth inning, but ultimately lost their first Spring Training game to visiting Chicago.
  Share • February 24, 2024 at 5:40 PM
• SF Giants-Cubs: Bob Melvin debuts in the dugout; Logan Webb works on the running game
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Outfielder Heliot Ramos also left the Giants' first game of spring training in the fifth inning after being hit in the foot with a breaking ball.
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