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San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael Duca: DeJong is plugged in on first day on the job with Giants

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San Francisco Giants Paul DeJong slugs a two run home run in the top of the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Ballpark in Philadelphia on Wed Aug 23, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Giants podcast with Michael Duca:

#1 Michael talk about the San Francisco Giants Paul DeJong’s first day on the job with the Giants hitting a two run fourth inning home run and a two run single in the tenth inning to help lift SF to a 8-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

#2 DeJong said it was hard to put it into words that he was happy to be out there and that he was happy that the opportunity worked out for him. Michael talk about his excitement about getting a chance to perform.

#3 What is happening to Giants reliever Camilo Doval, he gave up a three run home run to the Phillies Bryce Harper that clanged off the right field foul pole this was before the Giants had a chance to comeback for the win. Is Doval losing confidence or teams are studying him well.

#4 DeJong is seven year veteran formerly with the St Louis Cardinals who joined Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline then was released by the Jays last Monday. He joined the Giants Tuesday and had his banner day Wednesday at the plate.

#5 The Giants host the Atlanta Braves who gave the Giants fits in Atlanta last weekend. Spencer Strider will start for the Braves on Friday. Giants manager Gabe Kapler has not announced a starter as of yet.

Join Michael Duca for the Giants podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: The San Francisco Giants are more Sizzle than Steak

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San Francisco Giants Wilmer Flores (left) celebrates with Austin Slater (right) after hitting a home run that scored Bryce Johnson in the bottom of the ninth inning Sun Sep 4, 2022. Flores is underrated with the Giants last season say author Amaury Pi Gonzalez (AP News file)

The San Francisco Giants are more Sizzle than Steak

By Amaury Pi Gonzalez

Last off-season, the SF Giants announced to the world (with great bravado) that they were going heavy after Aaron Judge. I mentioned on the radio and wrote then that Judge would rather stay with the Yankees because that is “the legacy team” in baseball. Notwithstanding the terrible season, they are having this 2023.

But for me, one of the most important players and way underrated with the Giants last season and again this season is Wilmer Flores. In the Bay Area, the Giants are the #1 baseball team; they get more coverage than the Athletics, even when the A’s were winning the World Series.I have been a Bay Area resident since 1969 and I can attest to that.

The Giants “propaganda” after they won three World Series in six years, recruited a lot of fans, had a great run, and they did get lucky; none of those three clubs that won the World Series will ever be considered “great” teams, like for example the Oakland A’s from 1988-89-90.

They only won one World Series against the 1989 Giants, but they had great players. Giants do not have that. After that run of three World Series titles for the Giants, I was asked to attend a “career day” at an East Bay public school.

The teacher was surprised when I told her that the Giants have won three World Series in San Francisco, but the A’s have won four in Oakland. I always enjoy talking to young kids at schools as they get interested in what I have done covering sports.

This teacher was young probably not a real baseball fan; she “bought” all the propaganda from the Giants just because they had won three in six years, and some even started predicting, “We are going to win a World Series every other year. Remember that?

A good friend is putting money on the Giants signing Shohei Ohtani this winter, as he will likely become a Free Agent. I bet $50 with my friend, who would be nameless here. I bet that the Dodgers would get Ohtani and not the Giants.

But do not be surprised if the Giants and their supporters begin right after the season talking about “getting” Ohtani’ because the Giants think they are the Yankees of the West Coast, but they are not; the Dodgers are the Yankees of the West!

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the Major League Baseball Hispanic Heritage Hall of Fame Museum and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants Battle Their Way To Win In Ten Innings Over Phillies 8-6

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San Francisco Giants Paul Delong strokes a two run home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen in the top of the fourth inning at Citizen’s Bank Ballpark in Philadelphia on Wed Aug 23, 2023 (AP News photo)

Giants Battle Their Way To Win In Ten Innings Over Phillies 8-6

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (65-61) took on the Philadelphia Phillies (69-57) in game three on Wednesday in a 8-6 ten inning win at Citizens Bank Ball Park in Philadelphia. This after losing the first two games of the series.

Wednesday game wrap: The Giants got this game going early with a run in the first inning, Wilmer Flores hit a home run to left center for the early one run lead 1-0. They got a second run in the third, another hit from Flores, a single. Wade Meckler scored on that Flores single.

In the fourth inning, another San Francisco home run off the bat off Paul DeJong; a two- run homer extending their lead to 4-0. Everything was going well for the Giants when the Phillies came around. They had back to back home runs, both of them solo shots. Kyle Schwarber hit the first followed by Trea Turner. The Phillies had crept back into this game but still trailing 4-2.

The Giants added another run in the 7th inning to lead 5-2. Austin Slater doubled Thairo Estrada home. It all came down to the ninth inning. The Giants appeared to be in good shape on the verge of the win.

The Philadelphia Phillies are never out of the game as we have seen this season. Bryce Harper came to the plate, always a threat, and tied up the game with a 3-run home run. This was a brand new ball game all tied up 5-5.

Undeterred, the Giants put three runs up on the board in the tenth inning. DeJong singled bringing Patrick Bailey and Casey Schmitt home. Meckler scored the third run and the Giants had taken back the lead 8-5. Once again the Giants were three outs away from the win.

Edmundo Sosa doubled Realmuto home and the score was now 8-6 with one out. Taylor Rogers got the second out and the Giants were one out away from the win. Ryan Walker took the mound looking for that final out. Walker got the job done, got the final out and San Francisco had fought through this one.

It wasn’t easy but San Francisco battled their way through this game. The Giants needed this win with huge wild card implications.

Giants post game notes: Philadelphia won handily in game one. Game two was a Philly walk off win 4-3. It was really disappointing series for the Giants especially in Tuesday’s game.

The Giants were leading 3-2 going into the ninth inning when the Phillies answered with two runs in the ninth. It was a crushing loss. Wednesday the Giants avoided the sweep with the win .

They will now head back home to Oracle Park and ready themselves for a three game series starting this Friday with the Atlanta Braves. Starting for the Braves Spencer Strider (14-4 ERA 3.57) the Giants have not determined a starter as of Wednesday night. First pitch 7:15pm.

Giants Lose Backbreaker to Phillies In a Walk Off 4-3; SF drops 12 of 16 games

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Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner hits a game-winning two-run single against San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval during the ninth inning at Citizen’s Bank Ballpark in Philadelphia on Tue Aug 22, 2023 (AP News photo)

Giants Lose Backbreaker to Phillies In a Walk Off 4-3

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (65-61) took on the Philadelphia Phillies (69-57) at Citizens Bank Park in game two of their series Tuesday evening losing on a walk off by the Phillies 4-3.

On Monday night: The Phillies had a commanding lead throughout game one winning by the score of 10-4.

Tuesday night: San Francisco was looking to even up the series. The Giants had a great first inning in this game taking advantage of two errors from the Phillies and taking a 1-0 lead. They did leave two runners on base but this was an awful start for the Phillies. Wilmer Flores grounded into a fielders choice and Lamonte Wade Jr. scored for the early lead.

The bottom of the first inning show-cased Kyle Harrison in his MLB debut. Family and friends were in the stands to witness this, his first start for the Giants. He did finish the inning with three strikeouts but did allow a two-run home run from Bryce Harper giving the Phillies a 2-1 lead.

Harrison did put two runners on base but the Phillies failed to take advantage and the score remained 2-1 going into the third inning. It was a tough inning for Kyle but he held on, to get out of the inning unscathed.

Kyle Harrison was relieved after a little over three innings by Ryan Walker. Harrison had thrown 65 pitches, 49 of them in the first two innings allowing five hits and two runs with five strikeouts.

In the fifth inning the Giants took back the lead 3-2. Joc Pederson doubled Wilmer Flores and Thairo Estrade home for the lead and San Francisco was back in business.

The Giants hung onto the 3-2 lead going into the bottom of the ninth. The Phillis had one last chance to even up this game or take the lead and get the walk off.

They did threaten, putting runners on second and third with one out. The Giants intentionally walked Kyle Schwarber to load the bases. Trey Turner singled for the walk off. The Giants had lost another heartbreaker.

San Francisco will try to avoid the sweep Wednesday in game three in Philadelphia. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM. Going for San Francisco Alex Cobb (6-5 ERA 3.75) and for Philadelphia Michael Lorenzen (7-8 ERA 3.57).

San Francisco Giants podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Giants see their second inside the park HR against in a week

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Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper, left, slides past San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey to score on his inside-the-park home run against pitcher Sean Hjelle during the fifth inning at Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia on Mon Aug 21, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the SF Giants podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The San Francisco Giants saw their second inside the park against them in as many as week apart. The first time was when the Tampa Bay Rays Luke Raley belted one at Oracle Park and on Monday night the Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper slugged a inside the park home run as one of many runs against the Giants in a 10-4 laugher at Citizens Bank Ballpark.

#2 Phillies starter Aaron Nola pitched seven innings, two earned runs, one walk and five strike outs in a ball game that looked like he could have gone the distance.

#3 Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa each hit home runs for Philadelphia the Phils are getting some offense and it came in droves on Monday night.

#4 With the win the Phillies now move three games ahead of the Giants in the NL Wild Card standings and the Giants wild card chances are starting to dim as their just having problems getting pitching whether an opener starts the game or if starters Alex Cobb and Logan Webb get the call.

#5 Phillies RHP Taijuan Walker (13-5, 4.03) and Giants rookie Kyle Harrison making his MLB debut first pitch 3:40pm PT.

Join Stephen Ruderman who does the Giants podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants lose 10-4 to Phillies in series opener

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By: Mary Anne

The San Francisco Giants visited Citizens Bank Park to play a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Giants lost 10-4 to the Phillies in the series opener.

The Giants fell to 65-60, while the Phillies improved to 68-57. Giants pitcher Sean Manaea (4-4, 5.06 ERA) took the loss, while Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (11-8, 4.49 ERA) got the win.

The Giants’ starting lineup featured LaMonte Wade Jr., Joc Pederson, Wilmer Flores, Michael Conforto, Patrick Bailey, Johan Camargo, Blake Sabol, Wade Meckler, Casey Schmitt, and Scott Alexander. Alexander pitched just 2/3 innings and gave up three hits, one earned run, and two strikeouts.

The Giants wasted no time getting on the board. Joc Pederson homered on a line drive to right field for a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning.

But the Phillies quickly responded. Bryce Harper singled on a line drive to Blake Sabol, and Trea Turner scored to tie the game 1-1 in the bottom of the first inning.

The Phillies took their first lead of the game in the bottom of the second inning. Edmundo Sosa homered on a fly ball to center field, and Bryson Stott scored to make it 3-1.

The Giants made it a one-run game in the top of the third inning. LaMonte Wade Jr. homered on a fly ball to center field to cut the Phillies’ lead to 3-2.

The Phillies regained the lead in the bottom of the third inning. Alec Bohm homered on a fly ball to center field to make it 4-2. An umpire reviewed Bohm’s home run, and the call on the field was upheld.

The Phillies added to their lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Bryce Harper hit an inside-the-park home run on a fly ball to left-center field to make it 5-2. Bryson Stott doubled on a line drive to Michael Conforto, and Alec Bohm scored for a 6-2 lead as J.T. Realmuto went to third base.

The Phillies took a double-digit lead in the bottom of the seventh inning. Johan Rojas tripled on a sharp line drive to Wade Meckler, and Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto scored to make it 8-2. Kyle Schwarber homered on a fly ball to right field, and Johan Rojas scored for a commanding 10-2 lead.

The Giants bounced back in the top of the ninth inning but were still down by six runs. Johan Camargo was hit by a pitch, and Wilmer Flores scored to reduce the Phillies’ lead to 10-3 as Heliot Ramos went to second base. Blake Sabol singled on a ground ball to Trea Turner that was deflected by Dylan Covey, and Luis Matos scored to cut the Phillies’ lead to 10-4 as Heliot Ramos went to third base and Johan Camargo went to second base.

Notes
The Giants recently called up No. 1 prospect Kyle Harrison, a left-handed pitcher.

Up Next
The Giants and Phillies will continue their series on Tuesday at 3:40 pm Pacific. Kyle Harrison will debut for the Giants, while Taijuan Walker (13-5, 4.03 ERA) will start for the Phillies.

San Francisco Giants podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Logan Webb talks about his cousin’s fentanyl poisoning death in ESPN special; Giants open up series in Philadelphia tonight

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb throws in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies on Sun Jul 9, 2023 at Oracle Park in San Francisco. Webb is featured in a ESPN series discussing the death of his cousin Kade who passed away due to fentanyl poisoning. (AP file photo)

On the San Francisco Giants podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb is being featured in a very special and very important public message that he addressed at a local school where he grew up in Roseville CA. Webb was addressing the passing of his 20 year old cousin Kade who was found dead from fentanyl poisoning and wanted to warn students and young people of such a poisoning.

#2 Kade thought he was taking what he thought was Percocet which is used for moderate severe pain and should not be mixed with oxycodone or acetaminophen. Turns out that Kade was addicted to pain killers and Kade was like a little brother to Webb. Poisoning is an ESPN segment with Giants pitcher Logan Webb you don’t want to miss.

#3 Marko now to the Giants, pinch hitter Joc Pederson’s walk forced in a runner Michael Conforto into score from third bases with the bases loaded which defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Sunday.

#4 The Giants also got home runs from Luis Matos and Wilmer Flores as Braves pitcher Kirby Yates had control problems. San Francisco also avoids getting swept.

#5 Giants head to Philadelphia and Citizen’s Bank Ballpark for the first of three games on tonight. The Giants Scott Alexander ( 6-2 ERA 4.06) will be the starter and the Phillies will be going with right hander Aaron Nola (10-8 ERA 4.58) a 3:40pm PT first pitch.

Join Marko for the Giants podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants edge Braves 4-3, avoid sweep

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Photo credit: Luis Matos #29 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates a home run with teammate Johan Camargo #10 during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 20, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

By: Mary Anne

The San Francisco Giants concluded their three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon. The Giants edged the Braves 4-3, preventing the home team from a sweep.

The Giants improved to 65-59, while the Braves fell to 80-43. Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (5-3, 2.29 ERA) won, while Braves pitcher Kirby Yates (7-1, 2.96 ERA) lost.

The Giants’ starting lineup featured Austin Slater, Thairo Estrada, Wilmer Flores, Patrick Bailey, J.D. Davis, Heliot Ramos, Luis Matos, Johan Camargo, Casey Schmitt, and Jakob Junis. Junis pitched just 1 2/3 innings and gave up two hits, two runs, one strikeout, and one home run.

After a scoreless first inning, San Francisco got on the board first, but Atlanta took the lead. Luis Matos homered on a fly ball to left-center field for a 1-0 Giants lead in the top of the second inning. Orlando Arcia homered on a fly ball to left field, and Kevin Pillar scored to make it 2-1 Braves in the bottom of the second inning.

The Giants regained the lead in the top of the third inning. Wilmer Flores homered on a fly ball to left field, and Thairo Estrada scored to give the Giants a 3-2 lead.

The Braves tied the game in the bottom of the eighth inning. Ronald Acuña Jr. stole third base and scored to tie the game 3-3. Eddie Rosario went to second base. Patrick Bailey committed a throwing error.

The Giants regained the lead for good in the top of the ninth inning. Joc Pederson walked, and Michael Conforto scored for a 4-3 lead. Thairo Estrada went to third base, and Wilmer Flores went to second base.

Notes
The Giants placed Brandon Crawford on the ten-day injured list — retroactive to August 19th — with a left forearm strain and recalled Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento.

Up Next
The Giants will start a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at 3:40 pm Pacific. The Giants’ starting pitcher is TBD and the Phillies named Aaron Nola (10-8, 4.58 ERA) as starting pitcher.

San Francisco Giants podcast with Troy Ewers: Crawford goes on IL with injured forearm

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San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will be out with a strained forearm and was placed on the 10 day IL as announced Sun Aug 20, 2023 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast with Troy Ewers:

#1 Things just keep going south for the San Francisco Giants as they announced before Sunday’s game in Atlanta that shortstop Brandon Crawford had been placed on the ten day IL with an strained forearm

#2 The Giants wasted no time getting on the board. LaMonte Wade Jr. homered on a fly ball to right field for a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning.

#3 The Giants doubled their lead in the top of the second inning. Johan Camargo grounded into a force out that went from Nicky Lopez to Orlando Arcia.

#4 J.D. Davis scored for a 2-0 lead. Blake Sabol went to second base, while Camargo went to first base with one out.

#5 The Braves responded in the bottom of the eighth inning. Eddie Rosario homered on a fly ball to center field. Luke Williams scored for a 6-5 lead.

#6 Giants and Braves conclude their three game series today Giants looking to avoid a sweep and hoping to snap a three game losing streak.

Troy Ewers is a beat reporter for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco Giants podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Fined and suspended for being near dugout after getting the boot Kapler sits out Friday’s game in Atlanta

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San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, right, gestures toward home plate umpire Chad Whitson after being ejected by Whitson during the fourth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Tue Aug 15, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco Giants podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler served a one game suspension for returning to the dugout area after being ejected from the game on Tuesday night at Oracle Park. Kapler was ejected for arguing balls and strikes when rookie hitter Wade Meckler took strike three by plate umpire Chad Whitson.

#2 The return to the dugout costed Kapler a one game suspension, an undisclosed amount fine. Kapler was seen in uniform with other players chatting by the batting cage downstairs from the dugout and watching the game on a monitor.

#3 Kapler said that he promises on his next ejection to stay in his office with the door shut and with his street clothes on and that he won’t leave his office to resist temptation.

#4 Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider has all his stuff working for him on Friday night at Truist Park in Cobb County. Strider struck out ten in seven innings and it took three other pitcher to help shutout the Giants 4-0.

#5 The Giants dropped their second straight game Saturday 6-5 and they continue to just struggle on the road.

#5 Taking a look at the starting pitchers for Saturday night in Atlanta, Logan Webb (9-9 ERA 3.26) for the Giants, for the Braves starter Yonny Chirinos (5-5 ERA 5.52) for a 4:20pm PT

Join Stephen for the Giants or MLB podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com