It was October 27, 2010. The SF Giants were playing in their first World Series game since 2002. They had their ace, two-time reigning NL Cy Young pitcher on the mound. And they were about to get swept. At least that is how it felt just minutes into Game 1 of the 2010 World Series as Tim Lincecum got off to a nightmare start in the first inning against the Texas Rangers. SF Giants history: Tim Lincecum’s ... Read more
San Francisco strengthens its outfield by acquiring Joey Wiemer as Joey Lucchesi exits the team.yv
The San Francisco Giants pledged to lean into fixing their woeful outfield defense this offseason. After adding another skilled outfield defender in a trade Friday, their roster is leaning so much in that direction that it might tip over. The club traded cash considerations for Joey Wiemer, a right-handed hitter and run saver in center field who saw most of his major-league time with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2023 and whom ... Read more
Chicago secures Phil Maton on a multi-year contract, signaling big plans for the pitching staff.yv
The Chicago Cubs have signed veteran right-handed reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract with a club option for 2028, making it the team’s first multi-year free-agent reliever deal since Craig Kimbrel in 2019. Maton split the 2025 season between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers, combining for a 4-5 record with a career-best 2.79 ERA in 63 games. He struck out 81 batters in 61⅓ innings, posting a ... Read more
Trade rumors swirl around the Cardinals as a surprising All-Star catches the eye of both Dodgers and Mets.yv
The St. Louis Cardinals have a mindset to step up in the National League Central next season. After three years where they failed to gain a spot in the postseason, they are determined to improve their baseball team in any way that president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom can manage. That means making several moves during the offseason, and one of them may involve trading infielder Brendan Donovan. Baseball ... Read more
Texas parts ways with three 2023 champions as García, Heim, and Sborz go non-tendered in a shocking move.yv
Slugging outfielder Adolis García, switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim and right-handed reliever Josh Sborz all became free agents Friday when the Texas Rangers didn't tender 2026 contracts to a trio that played significant roles in the team's only World Series championship two years ago. “Regardless of what happens moving forward, Adolis, Jonah and Josh will always be remembered for their contributions to the first World ... Read more