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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

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

Giants drop 6-5 decision to Braves

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Photo credit: Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

By: Mary Anne

The San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves played their middle game on Saturday. Georgia was on San Francisco’s mind on Logan Webb Day or Webby Day. San Francisco (64-59) dropped a 6-5 decision to Atlanta (80-42) at Truist Field.

Giants pitcher Tyler Rogers (4-5, 2.73 ERA) took the loss after pitching two innings and giving up two hits, two earned runs, three strikeouts, and one home run.

The Giants’ starting lineup consisted of LaMonte Webb Jr., Wade Meckler, Wilmer Flores, Joc Pederson, Michael Conforto, J.D. Davis, Blake Sabol, Johan Camargo, Thairo Estrada, and of course, Logan Webb. Webb pitched six innings and gave up nine hits, four earned runs, five strikeouts, and one home run.

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.

The Giants doubled their lead in the top of the second inning. Johan Camargo grounded into a forceout that went from Nicky Lopez to Orlando Arcia. J.D. Davis scored for a 2-0 lead. Blake Sabol went to second base, while Camargo went to first base with one out.

The Braves tied the game in the bottom of the second inning. Eddie Rosario doubled on a line drive to Joc Pederson. Matt Olson scored to cut the Giants’ lead in half to 2-1. Marcell Ozuna went to third base. Orlando Arcia grounded out and went from Johan Camargo to LaMonte Wade Jr. Ozuna scored to tie the game 2-2 with two outs.

The Giants took a two-run lead in the top of the fourth inning. J.D. Davis was out on a sacrifice fly to Ronald Acuna Jr. Joc Pederson scored for a 3-2 lead with one out. Thairo Estrada singled on a line drive to Eddie Rosario. Michael Conforto scored for a 4-2 lead. Johan Camargo went to second base.

The Braves made it a one-run game in the bottom of the fourth inning. Travis d’Arnaud doubled on a sharp line drive to Michael Conforto. Eddie Rosario scored to cut the Giants’ lead to 4-3.

The Braves tied the game in the bottom of the fifth inning. Ronald Acuna Jr. homered on a fly ball to right field to tie the game 4-4.

The Giants challenged a force play in the top of the sixth inning and the call on the field was upheld. Johan Camargo grounded into a double play that went from Nicky Lopez to Orlando Arcia to Matt Olson. Michael Conforto scored for a 5-4 lead. J.D. Davis went to third base, as Blake Sabol was out at second base and Camargo was out at first base with two outs.

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.

Notes
The Giants placed Ross Stripling on the 15-day injured list — retroactive to August 17th — with a mid-back strain.

The Giants placed Ryan Walker on the paternity list.

The Giants recalled Sean Hjelle and Casey Schmitt from Triple-A Sacramento.

Up Next
The Giants and Braves will wrap up their series on Sunday at 10:35 am Pacific. The Giants’ starting pitcher is TBD, while the Braves named Max Fried (4-1, 2.57 ERA) their starting pitcher.

Hit Parade for Michael Harris II Beats Giants 4-0

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning at Oracle Park San Francisco Fri Aug 18, 2023 (AP News photo)

Hit Parade for Michael Harris II Beats Giants 4-0

By Barbara Mason

Friday evening the Giants (64-58) began a three game series in Atlanta taking on the NL East leading Braves (79-42). San Francisco continued to skid losing 4-0 losing nine of their last 12. They have been winning a game here and there but have not been able to string much together.

The Giants will had their work cut out for them against these offensive giants (please pardon the pun) Braves. It is no laughing matter for the Giants right now who are fighting to stay in Wild Card contention.

Friday night recap: It was not the start that San Francisco was looking for. In the first inning the Braves scored twice taking a 2-0 lead. A familiar face Matt Olsen (former A) grounded into a fielder’s choice and Ronald Acuna Jr. scored for the first run and Eddie Rosario singled Olsen home for the second.

Atlanta scored another run in the second inning. Austin Riley doubled Michael Harris II home for a 3-0 lead. Part of the problem for San Francisco was Braves pitcher Spencer Strider who was proving very hard to hit. It would take the Giants three innings before they got anything off Strider.

Going into the fifth inning the score remained 3-0. San Francisco would have to get some offense going. Strider was having a great game with eight strikeouts through four innings only giving up one hit. He would be relieved in the eighth inning by Jimenez finishing with ten strikeouts.

With three hits already through five innings, a single, a double and a triple, Michael Harris II was having a terrific game for the Braves. It was all Braves so far in this game.

Atlanta was quiet through three innings but added to their lead in the sixth inning. Michael Harris went back to work with a second single added to his array of hits. Sean Murphy scored the fourth run of the game for the Braves now leading 4-0.

The game ended on a final strikeout, a 4-0 shutout for the Braves. The Giants only had two hits in the game.

Game two will start tomorrow at 4:20 PM. San Francisco will be looking to tie up the series. Logan Webb (9-9 ERA 3.26) will take the mound for the Giants. For Atlanta Yonny Chirinos (5-5 ERA 5.22) will get the nod.

Giants Face First Place Braves Friday night at Truist Field

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Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, left, turns a double play next to San Francisco Giants’ Joc Pederson, right, during the eighth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed Aug 16, 2023 (AP News photo)

Giants Face First Place Braves Friday night at Truist Field

By Barbara Mason

We got to see history made in Wednesday’s pinch-hit, inside-the -park home run. It was however the Tampa Bay Rays who celebrated that milestone, the first in Rays history as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 winning the three game series.

San Francisco has lost six or their last eight games and have lost quite a bit of ground in the NL West now trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by a full ten games. It was not so long ago that the Giants were a single game out of first place but they have really struggled recently.

San Francisco did shut out the Rays in game two of the series 7-0 but the offense of Tampa Bay in games one and three was spectacular. They had 18 hits to the Giants six in game one and 14 in game three.

The Giants did have the bases loaded in the seventh inning with one out but could only manage the one run. Despite being an exciting addition to the bullpen San Francisco pitcher Ross Stripling had a rough outing giving up 11 hits and five runs in six innings. He relieved Ryan Walker who was relieved in the second inning after giving up one hit and one run.

So now the question remains; what can the Giants (64-57) do to get back those late inning come from behind wins and their dominating offense. Management will be discussing these and more issues currently facing the team on their day off before taking on the mighty Atlanta Braves who right now are sporting a 78-42 record and have a strangle hold on the NL East.

This three game series will begin on Friday night in Atlanta at Truist Park with first pitch schedueld for 4:20 PM. We do have probable starting pitchers for both teams. San Francisco’s Alex Cobb may get the nod with a 6-4 win/loss record and an 3.62 ERA. Spencer Strider is a good bet to start for the Braves with a 13-4 win/loss record and a 3.75 ERA.

The Giants will need some fire power against Atlanta looking to Wilmer Flores, LaMonte Wade Jr. and J.D. Davis to get this team back on track. They will be facing former A Matt Olson who leads the Braves with the most home runs, an unbelievable 43 scored and 107 RBIs. Another threat from Atlanta will be Ronald Acuna Jr. with a .335 batting average.

MLB The Show podcast with Jim On Bases: Angels struggling for post season spot could spell exit for Ohtani; Rays Wander on restriction list; plus more news

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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP News file photo)

On the MLB The Show podcast with Jim On Bases:

#1 Los Angeles Angels are headed south as they have now lost three of their last ten games and their playoff hopes are sinking fast here in the home stretch of the season. The Angels owner Arte Moreno said he’s determined to keep two way star Shohei Ohtani for next season. Without a whiff of post season the chances of that look slimmer by the day and Ohtani could be shopping over the winter?

#2 Franco Wander the Tampa Rays shortstop before Monday’s night’s game here at Oracle Park was put on the restricted list for social media post involving a 14 year girl in the Dominican Republic the Dominican’s legal age of consent is 18 years old. Wander is on the restriction list for the rest of this road trip the Rays currently are in a three game series with the San Francisco Giants.

#3 Former Miami Marlins owner Jeffery Loria voiced his displeasure in an interview with the Miami Herald. Loria who owned the team before selling it to former New York Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter whose group owned the team from 2017-2022. Loria said that Jeter destroyed the public art at Loan Depot Park including a home run sculpture that lit up and sprayed water and had animated Marlins spins around the sculpture. Jeter also fired former Marlins and baseball greats Christian Yellich, Tony Perez, Andre Dawson who were team community and representatives as well as former manager Jack McKeon when he took over.

#4 Cleveland Guardians base runner Jose Ramirez who slide into second base as Chicago White Sox second baseman Tim Anderson stood over him and Ramirez got up and jawed with Anderson both squared off. Ramirez’ suspension was reduced from three games to two games. Ramirez will serve the two game suspension this Saturday and Sunday missing games against the Tampa Bay Rays.

#5 Can the San Francisco Giants figure things out as things could get tougher on the schedule as the Giants face the Tampa Rays this weekend, then go to Atlanta and Philadelphia and return to San Francisco to host the Braves and Reds starting Aug 18th.

Jim on Bases joins Sportstalk for the MLB The Show podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan: 49ers and Raiders pre season kicks off the NFL; Ohtani would be huge where could he land next season? plus more

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) takes part during a practice at NFL football training camp Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. (AP News photo)

On Headlines Bruce discusses:

#1 Takes a look at the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders and how both teams match up for the 2023 season.

#2 Los Angeles Angeles two way player Shohei Ohtani is a free agent what are the chances of Ohtani coming to the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers or staying with the Los Angeles Angels?

#3 The Pac 12 break up and where the Stanford Cardinal and Cal Bears are headed after this season.

#4 The New York Yankees not like the teams of old. Their struggling manager Aaron Boone who recently was ejected arguing a strike call, the Yankees lost two pitchers Jimmy Cadero suspended for the rest of the season for domestic violence and Domingo Herman for being under the influence and destroying a TV set and flipping over a coach in the Yankees clubhouse also suspended for the rest of the season.

#5 As far as the home stretch drive of these dog days of August you have to like the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves chances of winning the post season.

Join Bruce Magowan during SF Giants Sunday games at Oracle Park for Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com