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Webb shines as Giants sweep Rockies in 4-0 win, finish season .500

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in San Francisco (AP photo: Thien-An Truong)

By Vince Cestone

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants ended the 2025 season strong behind Logan Webb’s 5 1/3 shutout innings, as they beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 at Oracle Park on Sunday afternoon.

Webb, in his final start of the season, struck out 8 in his five-plus innings, while walking none. The Giants’ ace righty struck out the side in the first inning.

Webb finished 2025 leading the National League in innings (207) and strikeouts (224). He’s the first to do so since 1944.

The sold-out Oracle Park crowd showed their appreciation for Webb’s dominant season with a standing ovation.

The Giants offense started the game strong, as shortstop Willy Adames smacked his 30th homer of the year on the first pitch of the game. Adames became the first Giant since 2004 to hit at least 30 home runs in a season. Barry Bonds hit 45 home runs in 2004.

The Giants scored again in the fourth inning on a solo home run by Rafael Devers. Devers finished the season with 35 home runs, combined between Boston and San Francisco.

The Giants’ bullpen held the Rockies scoreless after Webb departed in the sixth.

The Giants tacked on two more runs in the eighth inning on a 2-RBI single by Jung Hoo Lee. Lee ended the day 3-for-4 with 2 RBI.

The Giants ended the year going 11-2 against the Rockies, but it wasn’t enough wins for the Giants to get into the postseason. It turns out that 84 wins would’ve been enough for the Giants to get into the 2025 MLB Playoffs.

San Francisco ended 2025 at 81-81.

The Giants will now go into the offseason trying to figure out why they finished the year at or around .500 yet again. After the game, Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman addressed the sold-out crowd promising that next year will be better.

But Giants fans have heard the same thing after season finales since 2022. Will 2026 be different?

Stay with Sports Radio Service all offseason for the latest San Francisco Giants hot stove news.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum honors Giants Willy Adames

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On the San Francisco Giants scoreboard Giants second baseman Willy Adames (right) receives the Jose Uribe Hispanic Heritage Baseball Hall of Fame Museum Award from author and vice president of the Museum Amaury Pi Gonzalez at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed Sep 24, 2025 (photo by NBC Radio)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum honors Giants Willy Adames

Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum honors Giants Willy Adames

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

On Wednesday, September 24, prior to game #159 of the regular season, Willy Adames, shortstop of the San Francisco Giants, received the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame plaque honoring him with the José Uribe Award.

Amaury Pi-González, Vice President and Co-Founder of the museum, presented Adames with the plaque. Michael Friedman and Michael Gama, also representing the museum, were in attendance. This award is presented by the museum to the most outstanding Hispanic player on the San Francisco Giants each year.

In 2024, Wilmer Flores was the recipient. Two days later on Friday September 26, the Giants honored Adames with the Willie McCovey Award, Felicidades Willy this is your year!

This is the inscription on the José Uribe plaque. The Jose Uribe Sportsmanship Award has been awarded to a San Francisco Giants player who best exemplifies the character and Sportsmanship of the late Jose Uribe, a former San Francisco Giants Shortstop from the Dominican Republic who was a member of the 1989 National League Champion San Francisco Giants, who went on to play the Oakland Athletics during the Loma Prieta Earthquake-stricken World Series.

The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame wants to thank Bertha Fajardo of the San Francisco Giants for her cooperation in coordinating this event. Over 30% of all players in Major League Baseball are Hispanic, according to most statistics. https://hhbmhof.com/

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum honors Giants Willy Adames

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San Francisco Giant second baseman Willy Adames (2) receives the Willie McCovey Award on Fri Sep 26, 2025. On Wed Sep 24, 2025 Adames received the Jose Uribe Hispanic Heritage Baseball Hall of Fame Museum Award at Oracle Park in San Francisco (San Francisco Giants X photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum honors Giants Willy Adames

Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum honors Giants Willy Adames

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

On Wednesday, September 24, prior to game #159 of the regular season, Willy Adames, shortstop of the San Francisco Giants, received the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame plaque honoring him with the José Uribe Award.

Amaury Pi-González, Vice President and Co-Founder of the museum, presented Adames with the plaque. Michael Friedman and Michael Gama, also representing the museum, were in attendance. This award is presented by the museum to the most outstanding Hispanic player on the San Francisco Giants each year.

In 2024, Wilmer Flores was the recipient. Two days later on Friday September 26, the Giants honored Adames with the Willie McCovey Award, Felicidades Willy this is your year!

This is the inscription on the José Uribe plaque. The Jose Uribe Sportsmanship Award has been awarded to a San Francisco Giants player who best exemplifies the character and Sportsmanship of the late Jose Uribe, a former San Francisco Giants Shortstop from the Dominican Republic who was a member of the 1989 National League Champion San Francisco Giants, who went on to play the Oakland Athletics during the Loma Prieta Earthquake-stricken World Series.

The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame wants to thank Bertha Fajardo of the San Francisco Giants for her cooperation in coordinating this event. Over 30% of all players in Major League Baseball are Hispanic, according to most statistics. https://hhbmhof.com/

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Giants to host Mexican team Sultanes de Monterrey for two games in March 2026

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Willy Adames of the San Francisco Giants will be celebrated by Gigantes Fiesta sponsored the Major League Baseball Hispanic Heritage Hall of Fame Museum (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

The San Francisco Giants, the Houston Astros, the Pittsburgh Pirates, five or six teams that are friendly towards Hispanic players. The Hispanic Heritage Hall of Fame Museum is exhibited here in San Francisco and over at the Oakland Coliseum when the A’s used to play there and the A’s always had a great connection with the Giants.

It’s great day to celebrate the Hispanic players. Celebrating guys like Roberto Clemente more than 33% of the players are Hispanic players and it’s a great day to be at the ballpark. The Museum ended up picking last year’s Hispanic player of the Year. The Giants Willy Adames has had a great season hitting .231, 28 homers, and 67 RBIs.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com

San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Duca: How Buster Posey has improved the club; Adames hitting .370 in camp; plus more updates

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San Francisco Giants team president Buster Posey seen on the Oracle Park scoreboard on Tue Oct 1, 2024 the day of his taking over the position (AP file photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael Duca:

#1 Michael, talk about some of the improvements that the Giants are going through. We’ll start at the top since the departure of former team president Farhan Zaidi talk about some of the differences in that president Buster Posey has made comparing to Zaidi?

#2 With the addition of Willy Adames he’s currently hitting a whopping .370, one homerun, five RBIs. From what you have seen of Adames in spring training how do you see his impact in the line up this season.

#3 Heliot Ramos has been in the lead off role so far this spring he’s hitting .250 with one RBI. Manager Bob Melvin is impressed with Ramos and wants to see how he’ll do for the rest of spring. What do you think of the notion of Ramos being the leadoff hitter?

#4 After suffering neck and shoulder injuries from the 2024 season pitcher Justin Verlander has had a great spring. Verlander was throwing 93.5 last season but has improved his velocity to 95 and over. Verlander has pitched in three pre season games and is happy what he can do with the fast ball.

#5 Giants pitcher Kyle Harrison lost ten pounds after suffering from the flu. After coming back from the flu his four seamer dropped from the high 90s has clocked below 90. Manager Bob Melvin said that Harrison is still working his way to trying to feel comfortable, “Maybe not quite there yet in terms of the velocity.”

Michael Duca does the San Francisco Giants Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O Sun Mar 2, 2025: Pete Rose being considered for reinstatement; Bucs Skenes expected to make a splash this season; plus more news

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Major League Baseball All Time hits leader Pete Rose is being considered by Commissioner Rob Manfred to lift the lifetime ban against Rose for gambling on baseball. Rose’s family has petitioned Manfred and MLB to reconsider the ban. (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O Sun Mar 2, 2025:

#1 MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred reportedly is considering lifting baseball’s lifetime ban on former Cincinnati Reds and MLB all time hit leader Pete Rose. The Rose family had petitioned Manfred and he is considering the request. If the ban is lifted the late Reds player and manager could be eligible for being nominated for the Hall of Fame.

#2 Pittsburgh Pirates right hander Paul Skenes showcased his handy work during during the Grapefruit League for the first time in spring training. Skenes is know for his success last season going 11-3, ERA 1.96 with 170 strikeouts in 133 innings. There is little doubt why the Pirates selected him as the number one pick in the 2023 draft.

#3 New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will start the 2025 campaign on the injured list with elbow injuries. The elbow injury has kept Stanton from any spring training action since camp started. Stanton has received platelet rich plasma on both elbows. Stanton also has been away from camp due to a personal matter and expected back next at George M Steinbrenner Park in Tampa. Yanks infielder DJ LaMahieu is suffering from a calf muscle injury on Saturday against the Houston Astros. Manager Aaron Boone says the LaMahieu injury is “a little concerning.”

#4 An emotional former Milwaukee Brewer Willy Adames now with the San Francisco Giants faced his old teammates for the first time since the death of former legend broadcaster Bob Uecker. Adames if he would share his conversation with Uecker after finishing the NL Wild Card round. He said it was deep, emotional. Charlie didn’t realize how close Adames was to Mr. Baseball.

#5 John Shea of the San Francisco Standard wrote a piece regarding former Oakland A’s Spanish broadcasters Amaury Pi Gonzalez who is part of our broadcast crew and Manolo Hernandez Douen will not be returning to the A’s Spanish booth. The A’s although they have not announced a new Spanish radio flagship station and new broadcasters said in a statement that they will be making those changes but Pi Gonzalez and Hernandez Douen will not be returning. Shea said that the move was not fair after all the years that Pi Gonzalez put in since 1977 and he was notified on the first day of pitchers and catchers.

Join Charlie O for Headlines podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Does season ticket sell outs signal success in Sacramento for A’s or just a honeymoon?; AI says Clemente most popular Hispanic player of all time; plus more news

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Lawrence Butler of the Athletics conducts an interview at the Sawyer Hotel in downtown Sacramento on Mon Jan 6, 2025 regarding the A’s upcoming 2025 season in Sacramento (still from ABC 10 KXTV Sacramento)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 The Athletics selling out season tickets at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento does that signal that this relocation by the A’s was a successful idea or this is just a honeymoon in Sacramento and the A’s will eventually struggle in the standing like they had in past seasons?

#2 According to AI the most popular MLB Hispanic player of all time is former Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente who began his career in 1955 and in his second year in 1956 hit .311. After 1956 he hit above .300 in seven different seasons. He was defined as a pure hitter who drove in runs as well as being able to scores runs as well.

#3 According insiders three MLB teams were taken off Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s desired list the New York Yankees and Mets and the Texas Rangers. Sources are saying that Sasaki is down to three clubs the Toronto Blue Jays, the Los Angeles Dodgers, or the San Diego Padres. The San Francisco Giants have backed out of pursuing Sasaki. Sasaki is under 25 years old and is classified as a amateur and his salary will be limited from $5.1 million to $7.5 million per year. He will be regarded as a rookie phenom and could conger up endorsements that could add more to his finances depending how he performs in his MLB debut.

#4 Sasaki is another big signing possibility that has passed up the Giants. The Giants over the last two seasons missed signing in 2024 the likes of Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani. For 2025 the Giants so far have missed out on the following free agent signings Juan Soto, Ha Seong Kim, and Corbin Burnes. They managed to sign Willy Adames and Justin Verlander. The Giants last Thursday avoided going to arbitration with LaMonte Wade Jr, and relivers Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers. Are there a number of big name free agents avoiding San Francisco for specific reasons based on how the team has been a revolving door for managers, general managers, and team president changes and how CEO Larry Baer and team managing partner Greg Johnson who have final say have not been able to sign high profile players?

#5 The Seattle Mariners agreed to a one year deal with infielder Donovan Solano for $3.5 million. Also Solano could earn up to $1 million for plate appearances that ramp up to $200,00 for at bats totaling 300, 350, 400, 450, and 500. Solano hit .286, eight home runs, and 35 RBIs in 96 games with the San Diego Padres.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez does News and Commentary podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

SF Giants podcast report: Could Adames be best SF shortstop since Brandon Crawford?

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San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (right) shakes hands with Giants president Buster Posey (left) at Thu Dec 12, 2024 press conference at Oracle Park in San Francisco (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco Giants podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 No doubt about it San Francisco Giants team president Buster Posey and the Giants had their eye on trying to acquire shortstop Willy Adames from the Milwaukee Brewers. Stephen talk about Posey’s excitement in getting Adames?

#2 There is a lot of confidence that Adames will be that solid shortstop since former Giant Brandon Crawford who can lead and help get the Giants back to the post season?

#3 Adames is excited himself he posted to Instagram a message saying “Are you ready?” what sense did you get from Adames at the presser about getting started with spring training just less than two months away?

#4 Adames hit .251, with 153 hits, 32 RBIs and 112 RBIs last season. Talk about what he can do at the plate and his noted defensive skills at shortstop.

#5 Adames is looked as the future of this organization signing a seven year, $182 million contract with the Giants last Saturday. The Giants are hoping that he will turn out to lead and perform the same way Crawford did?

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

San Francisco Giants podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Giants get the Willys again sign Adames to whopping 7 year, $182 M deal

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Former Milwaukee Brewer Willy Adames signed one of the biggest contracts in San Francisco Giants history seven years for $182 million on Sat Dec 7, 2024 (AP file photo)

#1 The San Francisco Giants who are famous for their players named Willie like in Willie Mays and Willie McCovey made one of their biggest deals signing shortstop Willy Adames to a seven year $182 million deal Saturday afternoon.

#2 The Giants had their sights on signing Adames. With Juan Soto most likely ready to sign with another club Adames was a player the Giants were focused on.

#3 The Giants have to feel fortunate to have signed Adames as other ball clubs were also bidding for his services what attracted Adames most to signing with San Francisco.

#4 Adames had been a huge piece of the Milwaukee Brewers line up the last four years and the Brewers have been a successful ball club was it the money or the idea to come to San Francisco for Adames or both?

#5 Adames hit .251, with 152 hits, 32 home runs, and 112 RBIs could wind up being San Francisco’s clean hitter with those numbers. Talk about how much of a difference he makes as a new addition to the line up?

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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Tatis returns for Padres; Adames home run streak at 5 ties team record; plus more news

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The San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis (23) puts the sombrero on teammate Ha Seong-Kim after Kim hit a three run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park in San Diego on Mon May 1, 2024. Tatis returned to the Padres line up Mon Sep 2, 2024 after a two months absence on the IL. (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Its the moment that the San Diego Padres have been waiting for the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. Tatis had been on the IL for the last two months right thighbone. Tatis returned Monday night against the Detroit Tigers. The Padres are happy to see Tatis back who batted second on Monday and with the Padres tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for first in the NL Wild Card they want to take advantage of his bat.

#2 The Milwaukee Brewers Willy Adames stretched his home run streak to five games which ties a team record. Monday was no exception he Adames extended the streak with a three home run home run in the first inning victory over the St Louis Cardinals 9-3 at American Family Park in Milwaukee.

#3 The Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was sent to Triple A St Paul on Monday. The Twins are counting getting Buxton back into action. Buxton last played on Aug 12th and has been out with right hip inflammation. Twins look forward to getting him back in the line up. Buxton was hitting .275, 16 home runs, 49 RBIs in 90 games.

#4 The Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quantaro did not manage on Monday due to a personal matter. Bench coach Paul Hoover managed the game on Monday. The Royals did not say how long that Quantaro will be out. The Royals are in third place in the AL West and are in third place in the AL Wild Card 4.5 games in front of the Boston Red Sox.

#5 Amaury, as you know a number of Major League players are not happy about the idea of an Oakland A’s relocation. Over this past season they have expressed their disappointment about the A’s leaving Oakland it may not influence anything but let’s review, the Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper who resides in Las Vegas said “It’s a tough thing to see the A’s go away from Oakland. They have so much tradition and history there: the green, the yellow, the white cleats,” and the Arizona Diamondbacks Paul Sewald said, “I think it’s a terrible idea,” the Arizona closer said. “The whole thing, I fear, is going to be an abject disaster.”

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburgh and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com