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John Shea
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Baseball writer, San Francisco Standard

https://sfstandard.com/sports/
Asked Carlos Beltrán about his brief time with the 2011 Giants. He immediately spoke of memorable discussions he had with Willie Mays and Willie McCovey about Roberto Clemente and giving Bruce Bochy "a very nice watch that I hope he's still enjoying” so he could wear No. 15.
January 21, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Hall of Fame announced results from the BBWAA ballot, and center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones will join Jeff Kent at the Cooperstown induction on July 26. Congrats to all.
January 20, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Giants are retiring Jeff Kent's No. 21 on Aug. 29, a month after his HOF induction.

Not many 20s left for this organization: 20 (Irvin), 21 (Kent), 22 (Clark), 24 (Mays), 25 (Bonds), 27 (Marichal).

All that's left: 23 (Vitello's number), 26, 28 (not for long), 29.
January 16, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Giants make official the Tyler Mahle signing. He'll join Webb, Ray, Roupp, Houser in the rotation. The question is whether the front office will add another starter in the coming weeks.
January 5, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Sounds like it could have been a pretty club-friendly contract for Giants, who enter the new year without yet making a big splash.
The Astros are in agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai on a three-year contract, source tells
@theathletic.com. The deal maxes out at $63 million and contains opt outs after every season.
January 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=c4k0... Our latest Section 415 podcast, @ko-crowley.bsky.social and I talk Hall of Fame and share insights on Jeff Kent and Joe Buck heading to Cooperstown and not Barry Bonds and Duane Kuiper.
Baseball Hall of Fame Controversies
YouTube video by The San Francisco Standard
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December 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Wade Meckler DFA’d to fit Adrian Houser on Giants’ 40-man roster.
December 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Giants announce their two-year deal with pitcher Adrian Houser with club option for 2028 season.
December 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Giants fans concerned about Logan Webb pitching for Team USA can take comfort in Giants trainer Dave Groeschner serving as Team USA trainer. Groeschner will accompany Webb throughout tourney (along with rest of U.S. team) and will monitor his reps, strength and health.
December 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Now official
December 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Giants announce they’ve bought the historic Curran Theatre from Shorenstein Hays in a private transaction.
December 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
December 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Huge congrats to A’s scouting director and good guy Eric Kubota, the winner of Tony Gwynn Award, a lifetime achievement, honor that is presented by Baseball America.
December 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Giants completed trade with Twins for catcher Daniel Susac in exchange for catcher Miguel Caraballo and cash considerations. Twins had taken Susac from A’s in Rule 5 draft.
December 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM