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Why hitters fear facing Guardians closer Cade Smith
1+ week, 38+ min ago (77+ words) Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith is dominating the league with a pitch arsenal teammates call disgusting. Why hitters fear facing Guardians closer Cade Smith CLEVELAND " If you ever want to know what makes a closer so special, talk to a…...
Giants Superstar Lays "Blame" On Manager Tony Vitello After Lost Bid
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (481+ words) The San Francisco Giants have endured a frustrating 2026 season, spending much of the year searching for consistency while falling short of expectations in the National League standings. Despite flashes of promise from some of the club's young talent, victories have…...
MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (1772+ words) Matt Chapman hit a grand slam and a three-run homer, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each chipped in a pair of homers and the visiting San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday. Chapman finished with a career-high eight…...
Giants" Matt Chapman Drops Major Quote After Career Night vs Cubs
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (703+ words) The San Francisco Giants came into 2026 expecting more from Matt Chapman. The veteran third baseman had one home run through his first 58 games. His batting average and OPS numbers were difficult to look at. For a player signed to be…...
Giants" Matt Chapman Joins Rare History Dating Back to 1944
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (641+ words) The San Francisco Giants have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball through the first half of the 2026 season. The record has been ugly. The performances have been inconsistent. Friday night at Wrigley Field felt like a different…...
Giants news: Matt Chapman's 8 RBIs vs. Cubs earns impressive spot in SF history
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (337+ words) The San Francisco Giants bombarded the Chicago Cubs in one of the most explosive offensive performances of the 2026 season on Friday, winning 18-3 at Wrigley Field behind a historic performance from Matt Chapman. The veteran third baseman also matched the San…...
Shohei Ohtani greets Jen Pawol behind the plate at Dodgers
6+ hour ago (228+ words) Jen Pawol, the first woman umpire in the major leagues, was behind the plate for the Angels-Dodgers game on Friday night Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani greeted her leading off the bottom of the first inning as he customarily does…...
Shohei Ohtani greets Jen Pawol in her first MLB game of the season behind the plate at Dodgers
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (254+ words) Home plate umpire Jen Pawol asks for more baseballs during the third inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, June 5, 2026, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP/Mark J. Terrill LOS ANGELES " Jen Pawol,…...
Matt Chapman has 2 HRs, a career-high 8 RBIs, as Giants go deep 7 times to rout Cubs 18-3
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (348+ words) June 5, 2026 / 3: 39 PM PDT / AP Matt Chapman hit his fourth career grand slam in the fourth inning and added a three-run shot to cap San Francisco's seven-run sixth inning and the Giants pounded the slumping Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday. Willy Adames…...
Giants' Matt Chapman joins select SF baseball company, including Willie Mays, with 8 RBIs in win
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (537+ words) CHICAGO -- Matt Chapman joined some select San Francisco baseball company " including Willie Mays " with his massive day at the plate on Friday. The 33-year-old third baseman hit his fourth career grand slam, a three-run homer and added a sacrifice fly…...