Dash’s Schmidt forces 2-2 draw against Bay FC at Pay Pal Park

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Houston Dash midfielder Kiki Van Zanten (12) and Bay FC defender Caprice Dydasco (3) battle for the ball during the first half of an NWSL soccer game in San Jose, Saturday. Aug. 2, 2025.D. Ross Cameron/For the Chronicle

By William Espy

SAN JOSE–Bay FC got back to regular-season action when they hosted the Houston Dash on Saturday night at PayPal Park in front of 15,002 fans. The Dash’s Sophie Schmidt in the 88th minute scored to force a 2-2 draw in a real nail biter in NWSL action.

Penelope Hocking nearly got Bay on the board in the second minute, when a pass from Rachael Kundananji found her right in front of goal, but the crossbody shot was too tight of an angle, and it went just wide.

Bay was pressing hard in the offensive third, earning the ball back and generating chances consistently early in the match. Kundananji would eventually connect with Hocking with a low pass through the box, which Hocking put away for her fifth goal of the season, making it 1-0 in favor of the home side in the 16th minute.

Kiki Van Zanten was shown the first yellow card of the game in the 22nd minute for a challenge on Caprice Dydasco. Less than a minute later, Caroline Conti was shown one for a similar challenge on a Dash attacker.

Jane Campbell denied a shot from Kundananji from point-blank range in the 27th minute, then again on the ensuing corner-kick. Houston had a few dangerous chances in the 33rd minute, crossing the ball across the box multiple times, but were unable to get a shot on target.

Hocking went down in the 36th minute after a collision inside the box. After getting some quick medical attention, she got back to her feet and remained in the match.

Jordan Silkowitz was saved by the goalpost when Delanie Sheehan hit the iron in the 42nd minute, keeping Bay FC in the lead. They’d carry that lead into the half, holding the Dash without a shot on target in the first 45 minutes.

Tess Boade entered the match for Dorian Bailey to start the second half, the only change for either side at halftime. Hannah Bebar nearly doubled Bay’s lead in the 50th minute, but a diving Campbell made the save. Kundananji had a phenomenal run in the 55th minute that should have ended in a goal, but instead the ball bounced off of the inside of the goalpost and out.

A yellow card was issued to Natalie Jacobs in the 56th minute.

Conti nearly got a goal in the 64th minute with a spinning attempt from right in front of the goal, but Campbell once again stood tall. Houston then took out Evelina Duljan in the 65th minute for Messiah Bright. Kiki Pickett entered the match for Hannah Bebar three minutes later.

Moments after Kelli Hubly went to the sideline due to a collision on field, Van Zanten scored an equalizer to make it 1-1. A minute later, Bay FC retook the lead with a goal from Taylor Huff, the first of her career.

Kundananji hit iron once again in the 76th minute. In the 78th minute, Alyssa Malonson was shown a yellow card as Maddie Moreau entered the match for Hocking.

Once again, Houston scored an equalizer in the 88th minute, this time with Sophie Schmidt scoring the goal. Kundananji was once again denied twice in the 90th minute, with the ball going out for a goal kick.

Unfortunately for Bay, they wouldn’t be able to pull off a reply twice in one night, and the game would end in a 2-2 draw.

San Francisco Crushed by Mets In Game Two 12-6

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San Francisco Giant first baseman Dominic Smith (7) can’t look as the New York Mets Keith Alsonso runs the bases for a two run home run and his 250th career home run in the first inning at Citi Field in New York at Sat Aug 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (55-56) were very much in this game going into the bottom of the seventh inning. The New York Mets (63-48) just wore the Giants out in the bottom of the seventh inning scoring four runs and tacking on another in the eighth inning for a 12-6 win to tie up the series one apiece.

The win puts New York back on top in the National League East. The Mets finished the game with 13 hits and San Francisco had nine. The Giants did have a two-run home run in the ninth inning which should give them a little confidence going into game three Sunday. The Giants fell below .500 with this loss for a second time this season.

Friday, the Giants finally snapped their six game losing streak beating the Mets in ten innings 4-3. Friday night the Giants were looking their second win over the National League East’s second place team but couldn’t accomplish that mission.

The Mets are currently a half game behind the first place Phillies and took back first place with a win today. Giants starter Kai Wei Teng pitched 3.1 innings, allowing four hits and five earned runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Mets starter Senga countered with four innings, five hits, four earned runs, three walks, and four strikeouts.

The Mets got to San Francisco starting pitcher Kai-Wei Teng early scoring three runs and taking a 3-0 lead. The Mets Pete Alonso hit a three run home run with Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor on board for the early lead. it was a rough start for the Giants.

San Francisco got to work in the second inning getting back one run when Grant McCray grounded into a double play but brought base runner Casey Schmitt home. Trailing by two runs, San Francisco scored a couple more runs in the third inning to tie up the game 3-3. Dominic Smith hit a two run home run with Matt Chapman on base and this game was all even.

The Giants took the lead in the fourth inning 4-3. Grant McCray singled Jung Hoo Lee home for San Francisco’s first lead of the game. The Giant’s lead was short-lived when the Mets took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning 5-4 scoring two runs. Brandon Nimmo singled Cedric Mullins home and Francisco Lindor reached first base on a bunt single and Brett Baty scored.

There was a change on the mound in the fourth inning for the Giants. After 3 1/3 innings starting pitcher Kai-Wei Teng was relieved by Matt Gage. Teng had allowed four hits, five earned runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Gage closed out the fourth inning and pitched into the fifth.

The Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga also exited the game early going for four innings. He allowed five hits, four earned runs, also had three walks and 4 four strikeouts. He was relieved by Reed Garrett who closed out the fifth inning. Garrett was relieved after 1 1/3 innings and Gregory Soto took the mound in the sixth inning.

Spencer Bivens came in to relieve in the bottom of the sixth inning for the Giants. It didn’t go so well for Bivens allowing two more New York runs extending the Mets lead to 7-4. Brandon Nimmo singled Francisco Alvarez home and Francisco Lindor came up right behind Nimmo and also singled driving Brett Baty home.

It was a shaky seventh inning for Giants relief pitcher Tristian Beck loading the bases with two outs. Brandon Nimmo hit yet again another single in the game driving in Ronny Mauricio leaving the bases still loaded.

The Mets would tack on another two runs taking a 10-4 lead breaking this game open. Francisco Lindor who was having a great game had another hit, a double driving in Cedric Mullins and Brett Baty.

The Mets were still not finished still with two outs but San Francisco just could not get out of the inning. New York finished off the inning scoring one more run taking an 11-4 lead. Beck had an awful time on the mound throwing a wild pitch allowing Nimmo to score the final run of the inning.

The Giants were able to fight for this game for a few innings but the Mets just plain wore them out in the latter innings. The Mets took the 11-4 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning. Beck remained in the game for the eighth inning giving up another run but closed out the inning with New York leading 12-4.

The Mets were three outs away from a tied up series. With two outs the Giants had one last gasp with a two run home run from Willie Adames, his first hit of the series.

The rubber game of this series will be played Sunday morning with first pitch scheduled for 10:40 AM. Carson Whisenhunt will take the mound for the Giants with a 7.20 ERA. The Mets will send Frankie Montas with a 3-1 win/loss record and a 5.46 ERA.

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s win seventh of last eight games with 5-1 win over D-Backs

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Sacramento A’s pitcher Shawn Newcomb (left) and catcher Shea Langeliers (right) congratulate each other after the A’s defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento Sat Aug 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers’ two run homer contributed to a four run first inning and helped the A’s for a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Friday night.

#2 Brent Rooker hit a sacrifice fly and then Langeliers came up with his 19th home run of the season and Carlos Cortez connected for a RBI single and the A’s quickly jump on Diamondbacks pitcher Anthony DeSclafani.

#3 In the fourth inning Rooker got a base hit and then Tyler Soderstrom hit his second double of the game to score Rooker to put the A’s in front 5-0 in the last of the fourth.

#4 The A’s got some good pitching that helped beat some good hitting from starter Jacob Lopez who improved his record to 4-6. Lopez pitched five scoreless innings allowing five hits. The A’s have now won seven of their last eight games.

#5 For Saturday night’s tilt at Sutter Health starting pitchers for the Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-12 ERA 5.60) for the A’s RHP JT Ginn (2-2 ERA 3.89) first pitch at 7:05pm PT.

Jeremiah Salmonson does the Sacramento A’s podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Sacramento A’s podcast Lincoln Juarez: A’s win seventh of last eight games with 5-1 win over D-Backs

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Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers connects for a two run home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Fri Aug 1, 202

Sacramento A’s podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers’ two run homer contributed to a four run first inning and helped the A’s for a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Friday night.

#2 Brent Rooker hit a sacrifice fly and then Langeliers came up with his 19th home run of the season and Carlos Cortez connected for a RBI single and the A’s quickly jump on Diamondbacks pitcher Anthony DeSclafani.

#3 In the fourth inning Rooker got a base hit and then Tyler Soderstrom hit his second double of the game to score Rooker to put the A’s in front 5-0 in the last of the fourth.

#4 The A’s got some good pitching that helped beat some good hitting from starter Jacob Lopez who improved his record to 4-6. Lopez pitched five scoreless innings allowing five hits. The A’s have now won seven of their last eight games.

#5 For Saturday night’s tilt at Sutter Health starting pitchers for the Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-12 ERA 5.60) for the A’s RHP JT Ginn (2-2 ERA 3.89) first pitch at 7:05pm PT.

Lincoln Jurarez does the Sacramento A’s podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Kayla McBride and the Lynx Wallop Las Vegas 111-58

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Las Vegas Aces center Aj’a Wilson (22) dives against the Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) during the first half at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Sat Aug 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Rich Perez

LAS VEGAS–This game was lopsided from start to finish as the Las Vegas Aces (14-14) lost to the number one team in the WNBA the Minnesota Lynx (24-5) 111-58 on Saturday afternoon. Las Vegas fell behind in the opening quarter 35-17 and it only snowballed from there.

Minnesota’s Kayla McBride got the game going in the first half going eight of eight from beyond the arc. It went from bad to worse from there. This was Minnesota’s third win of the season over Las Vegas and the all -time differential in WNBA history winning by 63 points.

No one saw this one coming with A’Ja Wilson only scoring ten points. This is a game the Aces need to put in the rear view going forward if they want to be playoff bound. Going forward, it is all about winning as many games as possible with the season winding down.

Game recap: The Lynx came out on fire leading after the first ten minutes of play 35-17. Minnesota had shot for 74% in the first quarter.

The Aces seemed to have come out with little intensity missing far too many shot and the Lynx were killing them from outside. The Minnesota defense kept the Aces off balance not allowing them to get set for many shots.

Things went from bad to worse as the Lynx continued their assault leading with under three minutes left in the second quarter 54-29. Kayla McBride already had 15 points and Minnesota had gotten 18 points off their bench.

They also had 11 shots from beyond the arc only missing one three in the half and the Lynx’s McBride finished the half going 8 for 8 from beyond the arc for 24 points. At the half Minnesota lead 67-33. Las Vegas had a mountain to climb going into the second half.

The Lynx shot for 92.9% from outside in the first half the Aces were 50%. Inside the Lynx shot for 76.5% while the Aces were shooting at 40.6%. The Aces were not able to take the three away from Minnesota and Las Vegas had really struggled defensively.

Their transition defense was MIA and they had missed so many attempted shots. The Lynx had more than twice as many rebounds most of them defensive. Fast break points were really lopsided, the Lynx with 21, the Aces only two.

The largest lead for Minnesota in the first half was 37 points. The Aces would have to shake off their lackadaisical first half going into the second half. They needed to somehow disrupt the offensive rhythm that the Lynx had established in the opening half. Las Vegas had also missed far too many shots in the first half due to the solid defense that Minnesota brought to this game..

The Lynx continued to control the pace of the game as well as hitting those three’s and hanging onto their thirty point lead throughout the third quarter. As the third quarter came to an end, the Lynx had continued their total domination. It would be a long fourth quarter of basketball for the Aces. They lost the third quarter. 25-16 and trailed 92-49 going into the final quarter.

Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon was seen in the fourth quarter having a group chat on the sidelines with starters AJa Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray. With just over five minutes left in the game and Las Vegas trailing 98-54, the writing was already set in stone on the wall.

Game notes; Saturday afternoon, the Aces took on the Lynx at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Aces have fought their way back over .500 after struggling off and on all season. Last Tuesday the Aces handled the Los Angeles Sparks 89-74 and took on the top three-shooting team in the league the Lynx.

The challenge against the Lynx was containing them on the inside and the outside. Minnesota is number in the standings for not only their offense but also their defense. The Aces lost to the Lynx in their last matchup getting thumped pretty good 109-78.

Jewell Loyd had an awful game going 0-10 and will not start in the game. The Lynx out-rebounded them, and outshot them from inside and out in that contest. Las Vegas had their work cut out for them. They are clinging onto eighth spot in the standings right now. Minnesota got their third straight win against Las Vegas this season.

There will be no rest for the Aces taking the court Sunday against the Golden State Valkyries at Michelob ULTRA. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 3:00 PM. The Aces will need to put this game in their rear view going forward. With the season almost three quarters over the Aces need to tack on some wins to solidify a place in the playoffs.

A’s Stay Hot With 5-1 Win Over Diamondbacks to Open Series

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Jacob Lopez #57 of the Athletics delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Sutter Health Park on August 01, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo Credit: Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — The Athletics are playing really good baseball right now.

The A’s, fresh off a sweep of the Houston Astros in Houston and taking two of three from the Mariners in Sacramento, defeated the Diamondbacks in game one of a three-game series on Friday night, 5-1.

Jacob Lopez, who got the start for the A’s on Friday, labored through five innings of work. Lopez didn’t allow a run while giving up five hits and two walks to the D-backs. He wasn’t as sharp as he had been, but in the end it didn’t matter as he navigated his way through a scoreless outing.

The A’s bullpen continued to pitch well late in games and held the Diamondbacks to just one run in four innings of relief.

Luis Morales relieved Lopez, throwing two innings in his major league debut. Morales gave up a run on three hits while walking one in his outing to hold the lead for the A’s.

Elvis Alvarado and Sean Newcomb pitched the final two innings and gave up no hits and no runs between the two of them.

On the offensive side of the ball, the A’s once again jumped out to an early lead. They scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning thanks to a Brent Rooker sac fly, a Shea Langeliers two-run homer, and a Carlos Cortez RBI single. The A’s only scored once more—a Tyler Soderstrom RBI double in the fourth inning—but the offense managed 11 hits on the night and put pressure on D-backs pitching all game long.

The A’s are on a roll. Winners of seven of their last eight games, they look to win another series on Saturday night in Sacramento. With the win, the A’s improve to 49-63 as the D-backs fall to 51-59 with the loss.

J.T. Ginn (2-2, 3.89 ERA) is slated to go for the A’s as the D-backs counter with Zac Gallen (7-12, 5.60 ERA). First pitch is set for 7:05 PM PST on Saturday night.

Smith’s RBI base hit keys Giants to 10th inning win over Mets 4-3

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San Francisco Giants Dominic Smith slugs an RBI single in the top of the tenth to give the Giants the eventual winning run against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on Fri Aug 1, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Jessica Kwong

NEW YORK. — The San Francisco Giants held off a late rally by the New York Mets and beat the home team 4-3 in extra innings in the series opener at Citi Field on Friday night.

Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Giants beat his former team and snapped their season-high-tying six-game losing streak.

The Giants were leading 3-1 when the Mets came out swinging in the eighth inning. Juan Soto singled on a ground ball to left field, allowing Brandon Nimmo to score, and New York trailed by only 1. Then Pete Alonso went out on a sacrifice fly to center field and Francisco Lindor scored, tying the game at 3-3 with two outs.

Both teams were scoreless in the ninth, and the game went into an extra inning, in which Smith bagged the game.

“Well look, we had to work hard to get it,” said Giants manager Bob Melvin.

“It felt a little unlucky there for a while but, powered through.”

The Giants got off to a good start, with Casey Schmitt doubling on a sharp line drive to left field and Matt Chapman scoring in the second inning, putting the Giants up 1-0. Jung Hoo Lee grounded out and Wilmer Flores scored, boosting them up 2-0.

In the seventh inning, Patrick Bailey doubled on a line drive to right field and Lee scored, expanding San Francisco’s lead to 3-0. But at the bottom of the inning, Alonso hit a home run on a fly ball to center field to cut the Giants’ lead to 3-1.

In the second inning, Casey Schmitt doubled on a sharp line drive to left field and Matt Chapman scored, putting the Giants up 1-0. Jung Hoo Lee grounded out and Wilmer Flores scored, boosting them up 2-0.

In the seventh inning, Patrick Bailey doubled on a line drive to right field and Lee scored, expanding San Francisco’s lead to 3-0. At the bottom of the seventh, Alonso hit a home run on a fly ball to center field to cut the Giants’ lead to 3-1.

After the Mets tied the game in the eighth, Smith in the 10th hit a single on a ground ball to center field, allowing Willy Adames to score and take a 4-3 lead.

Adames said “we had to find a way to win this game, no matter how”.

Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray gave up just one run in seven innings.

“I didn’t try to do too much, didn’t try to put any unneeded pressure on myself,” said Ray.

“I knew that if I stuck to my game plan, that we had a chance.”

With two months left in the season, the Giants are 55-55 as they continue on their six-game road trip with two more games in New York and then a visit to the Pittsburgh Pirates from Monday to Wednesday.

First pitch for game two against the Mets (62-48) on Saturday is at 1:10 p.m. PT. Starting pitcher for the Giants LHP Carson Wisenhunt (0-0 ERS 7.20) for the Mets RHP Kodai Senga (7-3 ERA 2.00).

Sacramento A’s podcast Michael Roberson: Was trading Miller a mistake on A’s part?

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Former Sacramento A’s pitcher Mason Miller was dealt to the San Diego Padres on Thu Jul 31, 2025. Many question if this is a mistake on the A’s part and that their kissing off the season. (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Before Thursday’s 3pm deadline the Sacramento A’s dealt closer Mason Miller LHP JP Sears to the San Diego Padres for shortstop Leo De Vries and right hand pitchers Braden Nett, Henry Baez, and Eduarniel Nunez. The Padres shore up their pitching getting a starter with Sears and one of the best closer in the game with Miller.

#2 Major League Baseball and NBC Sports Regional Networks announced a partnership to stream games direct-to-consumers for the Athletics (NBC Sports California) through MLB.TV during the 2025 season. Fans in the A’s home territory can now watch the network’s game coverage live and on demand with live pre- and post-game shows through the league’s streaming service, which is now entering its 23rd season.

#3 The A’s have placed shortstop Jacob Wilson on the ten day IL on Tuesday and this is retroactive through Saturday. Wilson fractured his forearm and A’s manager Mark Kotsay said the A’s are optimistic that Wilson will return some time this season but it’s doubtful he’ll be back before the ten days are up.

#4 A’s Nick Kurtz became the youngest player in MLB history and the first rookie to hit four home runs in a game last Friday against the Houston Astros. Kurtz had 19 total bases which ties Shawn Green for the most total bases in a single game since 1900. It was Kurtz’s 66th game and he recorded one of the greatest single games in big league history.

#5 The A’s host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento starting pitchers for Friday night  Starting pitchers for Arizona RHP Merrill Kelly (9-6 ERA 3.22) Sacramento LHP Jacob Lopez (3-6 ERA 4.29). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PST on Friday at Sutter Health Park after a day off on Thursday.

Join Michael Roberson for the A’s podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

2025 INSOMNIAC LUNATIC FRINGE TRADE DEADLINE SHOW Thu July 31, 2025

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Former San Francisco Giant Mike Yastrzemski bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Miami. Yastrzemski was dealt to the Kansas City Royals on Thu Jul 31, 2025 from the Giants. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

On Wednesday the San Francisco Giants traded pitcher Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets for Jose Butto and two prospects. The Seattle Mariners have acquired Eugernio Suarez he returns to the Mariners.

Carlos Carrea is headed back to the Houston Astros from the Minnesota Twins and the strange thing is it is pending guess what a medical review. Kyle Foster of Napa Sports News is going to join us on the show. Take a listen.

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants trade Doval to Yankees and Yastrzemski to Royals beating the trade deadline buzzer

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Sacramento Athletics on Sun July 6, 2025 at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

By Stephen Ruderman

The Giants traded closer Camilo Doval to the New York Yankees, and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to the Kansas City Royals at the Trade Deadline Thursday.

The Giants indicated yesterday that they were looking towards next season and beyond when they traded submariner Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets for relief pitcher Jose Butta, pitching prospect Blade Tidwell and outfield prospect Drew Gilbert.

Thursday, the Giants traded Doval to the Yankees for four prospects. Those prospects include infielder Parks Harbor, left-handed pitcher Carlos De La Rosa, right-hander pitcher Trystan Vrieling and catcher Jesus Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who was hitting .317 for the Yankees’ Triple-A club, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, could be seen as a potential replacement for Giants’ catcher Patrick Bailey next season.

The Giants received right-handed pitching prospect Yunior Marte from the Royals in exchange for Yastrzemski.

Yastrzemski was the Giants’ elder statesman, having made his major league debut for the Giants on May 25, 2019. Mike, the grandson of Red Sox’ Hall-of-Famer Carl Yastrzemski, finally made it to the big leagues after six years in the minor leagues, and instantly became a leader and fan favorite with the Giants.

Yaz provided the Giants and their fans with many memorable moments, including five walk-off home runs, and he won the Willie Mac Award in 2020.

Doval emerged on the scene late during the Giants’ 107-win season of 2021, and had several big performances, including in the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. Doval officially became the Giants’ closer in 2022, and went to the All-Star Game in Seattle in 2023. Doval lost the closer’s job after a rough season last year, but regained it in April of this year.

Doval picked up 107 saves for the Giants, the fourth-most in franchise history.

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com