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Giants fan Erika Alvarez defends husband after viral 'mom of the year' clip sparks online harassment
sports16 days ago

Giants fan Erika Alvarez defends husband after viral 'mom of the year' clip sparks online harassment

A woman identified as Erika Alvarez has publicly defended her husband, Ramses, after a clip from a San Francisco Giants game at Oracle Park went viral. Broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper labeled her 'mom of the year' after she carried a baby and food to their seat while her husband ate. The clip, which garnered tens of millions of views, triggered widespread online criticism and harassment. Alvarez clarified in a Substack post that her husband offered to help but she declined to honor a late friend, and that the broadcast misinterpreted their conversation. The Giants declined to comment on the specific incident but praised mothers generally.

via NBC News|
#nbc-sports#online-harassment#oracle-park
Giants Reclaim Doval Off Waivers in Low-Risk 2027 Bet
mlb18 days ago

Giants Reclaim Doval Off Waivers in Low-Risk 2027 Bet

The San Francisco Giants claimed right-hander Camilo Doval off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 24, 2026, reuniting with their former closer 14 months after trading him. Doval, 29, was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh to save approximately $98,000 in salary. San Francisco placed right-hander Blade Tidwell on the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot. Although the Giants are currently 65-94 and out of contention, the move is viewed as a low-cost acquisition for 2027 planning, given Doval's past success in San Francisco and his current control issues.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#blade-tidwell#camilo-doval#mlb
Giants Claim Doval Off Waivers, Reunite With Former Closer for 2027 Planning
sports19 days ago

Giants Claim Doval Off Waivers, Reunite With Former Closer for 2027 Planning

The San Francisco Giants claimed right-hander Camilo Doval off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 24, 2026. Doval, 29, was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh to save approximately $98,000 in salary. The Giants placed right-hander Blade Tidwell on the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot. While the Giants are currently 65-94 and out of contention, the move is viewed as a low-risk acquisition for 2027 planning, given Doval's past success in San Francisco and his current control issues.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#camilo-doval#mlb#pittsburgh-pirates
Giants Call Up Davidson, Activate Mayer to Fill Roster Gaps
sports21 days ago

Giants Call Up Davidson, Activate Mayer to Fill Roster Gaps

The San Francisco Giants promoted outfielder Bo Davidson and activated infielder Marcelo Mayer from the injured list, replacing injured regulars Bryce Eldridge and Jung Hoo Lee. Davidson, an undrafted free agent, will make his major league debut, while Mayer returns after setbacks. The moves reflect the team's need to fill roster spots and prepare for the offseason, as no original Opening Day lineup members remain active.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bo-davidson#marcelo-mayer#minor-league-baseball
Dodgers blow away Giants 8-2 with four home runs in the eighth inning
sports24 days ago

Dodgers blow away Giants 8-2 with four home runs in the eighth inning

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-2 on September 18, 2026, securing a victory that solidified their position in the National League standings. The game remained competitive until the eighth inning, when the Dodgers hit four home runs to turn a close contest into a blowout. Mookie Betts recorded two home runs, while rookie Josue De Paula provided the go-ahead hit in the sixth inning. Tyler Glasnow delivered a quality start with 10 strikeouts, and the Dodgers' bullpen effectively closed out the game. This win keeps the Dodgers in contention for a top-two seed in the postseason, though they trail the Milwaukee Brewers by two games for the best record in the league.

via Dodgers Digest|
#josue-de-paula#los-angeles-dodgers#mookie-betts
Giants End Devers' Historic 2026 Campaign Early to Prioritize Core Surgery
sports29 days ago

Giants End Devers' Historic 2026 Campaign Early to Prioritize Core Surgery

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello confirmed that star slugger Rafael Devers was placed on the 60-day injured list with a core muscle injury, ending his season with 13 games remaining. Despite Devers hitting 37 home runs and driving in 98 runs, the organization prioritized long-term health over a potential 40-100 milestone. Devers will consult Dr. William Meyers, who previously treated Matt Chapman, with surgery likely by Tuesday. Outfielder Scott Bandura was called up for his MLB debut to replace Devers, while Vitello noted that a potential December 1 lockout may have accelerated the timeline to ensure Devers completes rehab before losing access to team staff.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#injury#mlb#rafael-devers
Giants End Devers' Season with 60-Day IL, Call Up Bandura
mlb29 days ago

Giants End Devers' Season with 60-Day IL, Call Up Bandura

Rafael Devers' 2026 season ended Sunday when the San Francisco Giants placed him on the 60-day injured list with a core muscle injury. The team selected the contract of outfielder Scott Bandura from Triple-A Sacramento to fill the roster spot. Devers, who played through the injury for most of the year, will consult a specialist and may undergo surgery. He finishes with 37 home runs and a .258/.340/.525 slash line, having been the league's most productive hitter since May.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#core-muscle#injury#mlb
Padres secure 7-6 win over Giants, extending lead in NL wild-card race
sports1 month ago

Padres secure 7-6 win over Giants, extending lead in NL wild-card race

The San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-6 on Saturday, securing their sixth consecutive victory and extending their lead in the National League wild-card race. Despite a shaky eighth inning where reliever Bradgley Rodriguez allowed three runs, closer Mason Miller and reliever Adrian Morejón stabilized the game. Michael King earned a quality start, and the Padres offense scored in six consecutive innings, tying a franchise record for come-from-behind wins.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|
#adrian-morejon#mason-miller#michael-king
Devers belts two homers as Giants top Mets, eye rare 40-40-100 milestone
sports1 month ago

Devers belts two homers as Giants top Mets, eye rare 40-40-100 milestone

Rafael Devers hit two homers and drove in three as the Giants defeated the Mets 9-5 at Citi Field, with Christian Koss also delivering a two-homer game for his first career multi-homer performance. Through 143 games, Devers sits at 34 doubles, 35 homers and 91 RBI, putting him in position to become the first Giant to post 40+ doubles, 40+ homers and 100+ RBI in a season (RBI since 1920) with 19 games left. The win alongside the hot stretch keeps Giants fans hopeful even as they sit well out of playoff contention.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#christian-koss#mlb#new-york-mets
Baldwin Leads Braves Off in Makeup Game Against Giants as Elder Seeks Turnaround
atlanta-braves-game-information1 month ago

Baldwin Leads Braves Off in Makeup Game Against Giants as Elder Seeks Turnaround

Drake Baldwin will lead off for Atlanta in a makeup game against the San Francisco Giants at Truist Park, with Bryce Elder on the mound. The Giants, fueled by Anthony Molina, aim to snap the Braves’ streak as five Giants hitters own strong numbers against Elder, who will be looked at for a turnaround. Mike Yastrzemski bats ninth for San Francisco, and Atlanta will head to Washington afterward, with the 6:05 p.m. ET first pitch.

via Battery Power|
#atlanta-braves-game-information#bryce-elder#drake-baldwin