sigh, yes score would have won it last night. that was great photo shoot in Bucket of everyone at the game with presentation etc. I do have one of those shirts but couldn’t make it.
thanks to Loo for Billy martin story, pretty funny. As he said the lineup out of hat worked in sense that it loosened everyone up even if it was loony tunes-Norm Cash leading off light hitting SS Ed Brinkman at cleanup.
2nd inning Fitz and Ramos put ball in the air instead of the ground with sacks loaded…
More worried about Lee than others; 3 Ks last night BA down to .275. High hopes for him but pitching seems to have adjusted, so has to get back on top of things.
“Imagine how good the NYM pitchers stats would be if they actually got to face NYM Mets hitters.” from Eric D in discuss thread of Mets-LA game in TA last night.
Yes Willie, I had one eye open but I remember the Mets were stuck with a lefty reliever cause of the 3 batter rule and he let at least one too many lefties hit against him when he had righties galore ready to PH. Decent chance it cost them the game…
Pads starter tonight has just been brought up — his first ever MLB start. That’s usually death to even a moderately hefty Giants offense. Maybe if a bunch of Giants are like Schmitt last night and are late getting into the box they’ll have a negative score tonight…
X-rays negative for a break. Contusion only, unless Giants medicos get out the magnifying glass and eventually find a break.
I strongly suggest he be put on the 10-day IL for his hand contusion, thus open up that spot for somebody whose bat has at least a fleeting familiarity with hits rather than repel them…
Padres won the game in 10th and while there’s something to be said for bunt to get man to 3b vs. low scoring Giants, it’s still not great move for visiting team. Analytics have shown the optimal move for visiting team in 10th is try and get 2 runs (not by giving up crucial out), not one.
Which is what Mets did top 10th of their game at Latrine, and even though Dogs got one back in bottom half they lost. Mets first 2 hitters in 10th both got hits and they scored twice. No bunts, no problem.
Bryce Eldridge elevated to AAA Sac. River Cats on a long roadie, so Eldridge won’t be up to SF for at least a couple of weeks. Apparently, his glove down in AA has been more than a bit metallic – he really needs to get that in shape…
there’s no chance he’s ready to play first base right now. He probably needs at least the entire year. Or, they could just DH him but then when is he going to learn to field?
I would DH him in SF if he rakes in Sac, which he should since the PCL is far more hitter friendly that the Squirrels league. He can learn more of the glove over next winter. Every SF loss resulting from comatose hitting is a loss wasting top 5 pitching…
Right Flav, it’s not as easy as it looks. Even Schmitt looks goofy there at times with footwork. Not to mention scoops on low throws. In discussion about Arraez (FA 2026) he rates pretty low as 1b defensively and he’s been doing it a year at least now.
yeah the fast track to sac is what’s notable. See how he handles the pitchers and develops the mitt. Have to suppose that his coaching / training will be better in N Cal too. He’s only 20 yrs old.
I remember getting those shirts organized. Some sports merch place in Dublin. Toughest thing was figuring out the font — needed something simple, yet not boring ass. All the Flappers who ordered one actually paid me — ha ha !
I still have mine, and break it out proudly once in a while. Like last year in August when I took the snarkettes to the Giants v. Mariners at T-Mobile. I doubt anybody who sees it knows what it means, but I do — reminds me of good times at the Yard…
The Giants batting order just kind of flows by. After a few innings, I can’t remember who’s batting lead-off, or 3rd, or 5th, and what does it matter? Mellencamp had a great album title: Nothin’ matters, and what it if did? Ramos’ ABs are interesting to watch. But the other guys not so much.
The Valkyries are off to a pretty good start for an expansion team. They are fun to watch. Minnesota and NY both seem on a mission to return to the finals. Last year NY barely beat Minny for the championship. The league has lots of other great players, but those are the two best teams, overall.
Reggie Miller. He’s on a quest to convince viewers he’s a 1990s NBA tough-guy. His constant references to the battles of the ’90s is tiresome.
Mets blew the save in the 9th and still defeated the Dodgers. That had solid entertainment value.
Clark and Buecker are both out with injuries, and suddenly the WNBA is not as much must-see TV for me. Except for the Valkyries. That expansion team plays hard, with a lot of heart.
Oh yeah they do and Chase is full of fans rocking it when they do well.
idk how long Coach will stick with her let it fly 3 point philosophy though since they are so bad at it. One of the new players to league starting Forward #13 Salaun took 10 shots in last game, making 2 while going 1-7 from 3. Team shot 35 and made 9 of them. Not very efficient or smart basketball. 3 bench players combined to go 0-10 (Van Loo Leite Talbot) from floor missing all their 3s as well.
Offense struggles by Giants are team wide thing. Almost every hitter in lineup left guys on base or had fails when they could have done something to prolong rallies or drive in runs. They had great chance early to get Webb the lead and Fitz and Ramos (2 guys with bright futures) couldn’t do it. No one else picked them up all night.
Jeff Passan’s early 2025 “trade deadline preview” is a quick synopsis of each MLB teams need, along with potential players to get rid of and/or obtain. Disagree totally with him identifying Wilmer as a potential trade candidate. I just don’t think the Giants would get rid of their “quiet” hero, nor would the fans like it.
As I alluded to last night, the Padres GM wont be sitting on his hands during the trade deadline (Passan agrees). I just hope Preller doesn’t pursue the guy I recommended the Giants pursue a couple of weeks ago on the Flap – Luis Robert Jr. (as Passan thinks he will).
I would love for Johnson Jr. to give Posey permission to do everything possible see Robert Jr. play in the Orange and Black. Anyway, here is Passan’s column:
Eldridge’s move to Sac another blow for Lucky Luciano’s stellar career move to 1st base?
Not sure if he’s ever destined to see the grass between the white lines again with a glove attached to him.So full time DH are Bust probably the latter at this point and only 23 geez 🙄 the Giants really destroyed his career playing 7 different positions really stupid!
The FB Giants fans ain’t all bad. This is pretty funny:
There must be 50 ways to strand your runner. Just take strike three Lee, you swing like shit Schmitt, you continue to fade Wade, just listen to me.
You swing and miss Fitz , your hitting is crappy chappy, you look lost Koss , you strike out daily bailey, oh there must be 50 ways to strand your runner.
Remember that play like it was yesterday, Lon Simmons “… and he’s running the wrong way.” Bruce Bosley I think pats him on shoulder in end zone as Niners get safety.
Simmons was really good at football and funny as hell. Could really give it to Niners when things weren’t going well.
Blade thanks for link to Passan column. I could see Giants doing Flores a solid by trading him to serious contender if things go south for them and he was OK with it. He’ll be 34 in August and FA this offseason. Market hasn’t been kind to aging DH/1b guys, as witness non interest in Belt and others. Ramos only remaining young latin guy among position players.
Good point . . . I hadn’t thought about it from his viewpoint, but yeah he probably would appreciate finishing his career with a contender, should the Giants fade.
13 hits 2HR’s 2Doubles,5 runs scored and 5RBI’s Blade in Ramos last 10 games hitting.302 in that stretch.In otherwise besides that one 3run Homer by Ramos recently sent down he’s the WHOLE OFFENSE..
Took a while, but Ramos looks to be settling in to being a very dependable LFer. He has room to up his glove game, route taking, etc., and develop more power, but he’s got the goods to do that. Finally, yeah, the system burped up a good OFer. Time will tell how good…
Miller comes in all the time and puts runners on. He should be ready for a ticket to Sac. He’s had a long leash due to being a lefty. That needs to end…
Goddamit Miller! And why is it always Melvin’s way to pull a pitcher like Roupp who was still throwing great!Fraking 92 pitches let him go!!Now it’s a mess potentially..
Rogers generates a ton of wacky plays to get his outs. It’s like fielding on a massive pool table a bunch of grounders with a ton of English on them spun out by Minnesota Fats …
I’m still bummed Zim’s burgers 🍔 closed down in 95!
Started by a retuning WW2 Vet who just wanted to make a good burger cheap with fries, and a milkshake using real ice cream 🍨 no bs artificial flavoring..
This is what you get when you absolutely cannot score without a home run. And, bottom 8th, the Gs hitters approached their ABs like they were late for dinner. The good, patient ABs the team was taking the first month are long gone…
Better get Doval’s Mama a longer visa, if the fascists allow it, and get her in the stands every game. He seems to need her to keep his head from exploding…
I know I have the benefit of hindsight for today anyway but I was a Walker fan. He was one of the best closers in MLB last year when he got the job. Started strong this 1st 5 appearances. Seemed to have his issues straightened out. Should give him a longer rope imo.
Doval always a head case as closer. Suddenly wild every time out. Should have left him as the unhittable set up guy.
Hell, I barely got a drop down my gullet before they coughed up the loss. Melvin needs to shake this shit up. Sitting on the bench with his finger up his ass is not getting it done. Start yelling at people, DFA Wade, upset this way too comfortable apple cart where this team is comfortable losing…
7 straight losses going back to last year Blade 0-4 this year 1-2 against the Dbax’s and they haven’t even played the Dogpile yet.So if you can’t beat those 3 teams your not going anywhere..
And just like last night th Giants do it again.Padres get their guy in the Giants can’t!! The big hits aren’t coming as usual.. Doval screwed the pooch without Momma Rosa as they fall again..
They are playing and batting to lose. A five pitch ,1-2-3 go down and out bottom 9th is pathetic. Inexcusable AB approaches. Buster Posey needs to act like a leader and do something to change this free fall of offense…
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sigh, yes score would have won it last night. that was great photo shoot in Bucket of everyone at the game with presentation etc. I do have one of those shirts but couldn’t make it.
thanks to Loo for Billy martin story, pretty funny. As he said the lineup out of hat worked in sense that it loosened everyone up even if it was loony tunes-Norm Cash leading off light hitting SS Ed Brinkman at cleanup.
2nd inning Fitz and Ramos put ball in the air instead of the ground with sacks loaded…
More worried about Lee than others; 3 Ks last night BA down to .275. High hopes for him but pitching seems to have adjusted, so has to get back on top of things.
lot of stuff away to Lee, including FBs he’s been unable to get around on and uninterested in trying to slap to LF.
“Imagine how good the NYM pitchers stats would be if they actually got to face NYM Mets hitters.” from Eric D in discuss thread of Mets-LA game in TA last night.
And think about that one for Giants pitchers.
@Loo–what was Roberts giveaway last night?
Not PH for lefties vs. Jose Castillo, as Mets fan Dominick C. said in same thread?
Tanner Scott? Dogs fans giving Roberts grief for sticking with him.
Yes Willie, I had one eye open but I remember the Mets were stuck with a lefty reliever cause of the 3 batter rule and he let at least one too many lefties hit against him when he had righties galore ready to PH. Decent chance it cost them the game…
KNBR is using a funny theme this morning. 1976. This Giants team has the worst offense since August of 1976
Oh no.
Pads starter tonight has just been brought up — his first ever MLB start. That’s usually death to even a moderately hefty Giants offense. Maybe if a bunch of Giants are like Schmitt last night and are late getting into the box they’ll have a negative score tonight…
is Wade out for any extended period of time? Why did we burn Matos’ last option yesterday?
X-rays negative for a break. Contusion only, unless Giants medicos get out the magnifying glass and eventually find a break.
I strongly suggest he be put on the 10-day IL for his hand contusion, thus open up that spot for somebody whose bat has at least a fleeting familiarity with hits rather than repel them…
Or a hammer.
Padres won the game in 10th and while there’s something to be said for bunt to get man to 3b vs. low scoring Giants, it’s still not great move for visiting team. Analytics have shown the optimal move for visiting team in 10th is try and get 2 runs (not by giving up crucial out), not one.
Which is what Mets did top 10th of their game at Latrine, and even though Dogs got one back in bottom half they lost. Mets first 2 hitters in 10th both got hits and they scored twice. No bunts, no problem.
Why can’t they just keep extra innings the same through the 1th inning. If there’s still no winner THEN they do this stupid ghost runner.
Eldridge promoted to Sac, joining the team manana. (Slusser)
Bryce Eldridge elevated to AAA Sac. River Cats on a long roadie, so Eldridge won’t be up to SF for at least a couple of weeks. Apparently, his glove down in AA has been more than a bit metallic – he really needs to get that in shape…
there’s no chance he’s ready to play first base right now. He probably needs at least the entire year. Or, they could just DH him but then when is he going to learn to field?
I would DH him in SF if he rakes in Sac, which he should since the PCL is far more hitter friendly that the Squirrels league. He can learn more of the glove over next winter. Every SF loss resulting from comatose hitting is a loss wasting top 5 pitching…
Right Flav, it’s not as easy as it looks. Even Schmitt looks goofy there at times with footwork. Not to mention scoops on low throws. In discussion about Arraez (FA 2026) he rates pretty low as 1b defensively and he’s been doing it a year at least now.
yeah the fast track to sac is what’s notable. See how he handles the pitchers and develops the mitt. Have to suppose that his coaching / training will be better in N Cal too. He’s only 20 yrs old.
In the FWIW department, Rachel Ray is the NL Pitcher on the Month.
EVOO ?
Extra Velocity Outs Opportunist…
BTW, great lede pic.
I remember getting those shirts organized. Some sports merch place in Dublin. Toughest thing was figuring out the font — needed something simple, yet not boring ass. All the Flappers who ordered one actually paid me — ha ha !
I still have mine, and break it out proudly once in a while. Like last year in August when I took the snarkettes to the Giants v. Mariners at T-Mobile. I doubt anybody who sees it knows what it means, but I do — reminds me of good times at the Yard…
The Giants batting order just kind of flows by. After a few innings, I can’t remember who’s batting lead-off, or 3rd, or 5th, and what does it matter? Mellencamp had a great album title: Nothin’ matters, and what it if did? Ramos’ ABs are interesting to watch. But the other guys not so much.
The Valkyries are off to a pretty good start for an expansion team. They are fun to watch. Minnesota and NY both seem on a mission to return to the finals. Last year NY barely beat Minny for the championship. The league has lots of other great players, but those are the two best teams, overall.
Reggie Miller. He’s on a quest to convince viewers he’s a 1990s NBA tough-guy. His constant references to the battles of the ’90s is tiresome.
Mets blew the save in the 9th and still defeated the Dodgers. That had solid entertainment value.
“Nothin’ matters, and what if it did,” there, I got it right. 🙂
New slogan: Giants baseball- good for taking a nap during. Seriously, how can that be watched without a nap happening sometime in the middle?
New slogan: Giants baseball- better than watching the horror-show that is the national news.
Clark and Buecker are both out with injuries, and suddenly the WNBA is not as much must-see TV for me. Except for the Valkyries. That expansion team plays hard, with a lot of heart.
Oh yeah they do and Chase is full of fans rocking it when they do well.
idk how long Coach will stick with her let it fly 3 point philosophy though since they are so bad at it. One of the new players to league starting Forward #13 Salaun took 10 shots in last game, making 2 while going 1-7 from 3. Team shot 35 and made 9 of them. Not very efficient or smart basketball. 3 bench players combined to go 0-10 (Van Loo Leite Talbot) from floor missing all their 3s as well.
Offense struggles by Giants are team wide thing. Almost every hitter in lineup left guys on base or had fails when they could have done something to prolong rallies or drive in runs. They had great chance early to get Webb the lead and Fitz and Ramos (2 guys with bright futures) couldn’t do it. No one else picked them up all night.
Jeff Passan’s early 2025 “trade deadline preview” is a quick synopsis of each MLB teams need, along with potential players to get rid of and/or obtain. Disagree totally with him identifying Wilmer as a potential trade candidate. I just don’t think the Giants would get rid of their “quiet” hero, nor would the fans like it.
As I alluded to last night, the Padres GM wont be sitting on his hands during the trade deadline (Passan agrees). I just hope Preller doesn’t pursue the guy I recommended the Giants pursue a couple of weeks ago on the Flap – Luis Robert Jr. (as Passan thinks he will).
I would love for Johnson Jr. to give Posey permission to do everything possible see Robert Jr. play in the Orange and Black. Anyway, here is Passan’s column:
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45434376/mlb-2025-early-trade-deadline-preview-all-30-teams-jeff-passan-buehler-bichette-gallen#sf
Eldridge’s move to Sac another blow for Lucky Luciano’s stellar career move to 1st base?
Not sure if he’s ever destined to see the grass between the white lines again with a glove attached to him.So full time DH are Bust probably the latter at this point and only 23 geez 🙄 the Giants really destroyed his career playing 7 different positions really stupid!
Oh Hjelle no is coming up to replace Hicks who has a toe injury.
The FB Giants fans ain’t all bad. This is pretty funny:
There must be 50 ways to strand your runner. Just take strike three Lee, you swing like shit Schmitt, you continue to fade Wade, just listen to me.
You swing and miss Fitz , your hitting is crappy chappy, you look lost Koss , you strike out daily bailey, oh there must be 50 ways to strand your runner.
Jim Marshall Vikes DE passed today age 87.
Remember that play like it was yesterday, Lon Simmons “… and he’s running the wrong way.” Bruce Bosley I think pats him on shoulder in end zone as Niners get safety.
Simmons was really good at football and funny as hell. Could really give it to Niners when things weren’t going well.
Vikes were pretty good in those days with that great D line, Tarkenton and others like Paul Krause. Cool unis and helmet too.
Blade thanks for link to Passan column. I could see Giants doing Flores a solid by trading him to serious contender if things go south for them and he was OK with it. He’ll be 34 in August and FA this offseason. Market hasn’t been kind to aging DH/1b guys, as witness non interest in Belt and others. Ramos only remaining young latin guy among position players.
Good point . . . I hadn’t thought about it from his viewpoint, but yeah he probably would appreciate finishing his career with a contender, should the Giants fade.
Mr. Ed might like a shot at those Crawford boxes in Houston…
Praying for that wild pitch
This team could fail to score with 4 walks in an inning.
Hit a double play J.
Couple of walks to leadoff and the obligatory DP to follow Giants Baseball how they do it best!
Mets get an early run off Opie.
Vamos!
A home run!!!
a crooked number!
Ramos says goodbye to Mr. Zero
BOOM! Raaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmoooooooossssssssss!
I don’t believe it the Giants “WeScore We Win” might have a chance tonight with Ramos 2 run bomb hallelujah!!
Not certain about this, but Ramos has at least 10 hits in his last 25 ABs. Probably more.
13 hits 2HR’s 2Doubles,5 runs scored and 5RBI’s Blade in Ramos last 10 games hitting.302 in that stretch.In otherwise besides that one 3run Homer by Ramos recently sent down he’s the WHOLE OFFENSE..
wow. Send the slowest guy on earth. Come on Matt
Tough choice, send Wilmer or leave it up to Adames.
Of course he is out. Next . . . Fucking stupid rule.
Muncy just homered off Megill as Dogs answer with 4 in bottom of first.
Looks like Giants may have finally developed (and kept) an outfielder…
Jerar! Master of triples alley!
how about the slight smile on his face as he threw the ball to the IF
Thanks AK. Yeah, as Loo just indicated, our farm system finally developed an outfielder. I think snarkk would appreciate/acknowledge this fact.
Wow! Nice play Jerar!
Took a while, but Ramos looks to be settling in to being a very dependable LFer. He has room to up his glove game, route taking, etc., and develop more power, but he’s got the goods to do that. Finally, yeah, the system burped up a good OFer. Time will tell how good…
Miller comes in all the time and puts runners on. He should be ready for a ticket to Sac. He’s had a long leash due to being a lefty. That needs to end…
way to go miller
Goddamit Miller! And why is it always Melvin’s way to pull a pitcher like Roupp who was still throwing great!Fraking 92 pitches let him go!!Now it’s a mess potentially..
Leave Miller to face Tatis? Uh, Ok…
wow. It ain’t miller time
Watching Miller is torture all by itself.
and MoTel leaves him in?
Coming into the game, Miller had 19 innings pitched, 13 walks issued, 19 hits allowed, WHIP 1.655 …
30 pitch inning!
That is way, way too much drama. That Miller WHIP is crazy high. No way if he’s right handed that he’s still at Oracle and not in Sac…
Motel 6 got it right I guess…
Miller sure is shaky. Meanwhile in LA, Mets about to take the lead on a replay reversal.
I swear, the Pads catcher looos like Dave from 2001.
Jesus, can’t believe the Fog City Diner closed…
nice to have Yaz back in RF to handle that shot into the corner.
Encarnacion patrols the OF like a guy who should never be out in RF at Oracle from the 7th inning on in a close game…
Pads showing that the more you’ve seen Rogers, the less a mystery he is…
and Chapman improvises a DP at top speed
Rogers generates a ton of wacky plays to get his outs. It’s like fielding on a massive pool table a bunch of grounders with a ton of English on them spun out by Minnesota Fats …
Maybe it’s me but based on Miller’s description of that last play, I have no idea what happened…
Adames is totally lost at the plate.
I would sit him down for a few games to help get his head out of his ass…
Mea culpa . . . Last season, I was the first person here to recommend we sign him. Sigh.
Lots of us did…
I’m still bummed Zim’s burgers 🍔 closed down in 95!
Started by a retuning WW2 Vet who just wanted to make a good burger cheap with fries, and a milkshake using real ice cream 🍨 no bs artificial flavoring..
Schmitt couldn’t dig out that low throw that he’s handled easily before. Wonder if the collision at first hurt his glove arm.
Gotta stop this Cameltdown …
This is what you get when you absolutely cannot score without a home run. And, bottom 8th, the Gs hitters approached their ABs like they were late for dinner. The good, patient ABs the team was taking the first month are long gone…
And, bottom 9th when a score wins it, the Giants go out 1-2-3 on 5 pitches. FIVE …
Along with the Sunday game in Miami, the relievers have been living dangerously in these close games, and now Doval blows it.
Well what a mess by Doval prevents a win for Roupp! Miller and Doval freaking 60 pitches between them..
well it was nice to have a competent closer again for a short time. WTF?
Oh joy it’s Zombie Ghost runner time and you know what that means?
Better get Doval’s Mama a longer visa, if the fascists allow it, and get her in the stands every game. He seems to need her to keep his head from exploding…
So much for going to bed early (again). No idea how you East coasters do it.
Years of practice, Blade…
You and Mac make this blog thrive 🙂
It means the Giants royally fucked up another game..
I know I have the benefit of hindsight for today anyway but I was a Walker fan. He was one of the best closers in MLB last year when he got the job. Started strong this 1st 5 appearances. Seemed to have his issues straightened out. Should give him a longer rope imo.
Doval always a head case as closer. Suddenly wild every time out. Should have left him as the unhittable set up guy.
I’m heading for a finger of Glenlivet 12 with a small ice cube. Just in case this bottom 10th goes down the dumper the way I expect it to …
Hell, I barely got a drop down my gullet before they coughed up the loss. Melvin needs to shake this shit up. Sitting on the bench with his finger up his ass is not getting it done. Start yelling at people, DFA Wade, upset this way too comfortable apple cart where this team is comfortable losing…
I saw this movie last night.
Giants haven’t beat the Padres all season (4 straight now).
7 straight losses going back to last year Blade 0-4 this year 1-2 against the Dbax’s and they haven’t even played the Dogpile yet.So if you can’t beat those 3 teams your not going anywhere..
And just like last night th Giants do it again.Padres get their guy in the Giants can’t!! The big hits aren’t coming as usual.. Doval screwed the pooch without Momma Rosa as they fall again..
Nor enough of the little hits…
They are playing and batting to lose. A five pitch ,1-2-3 go down and out bottom 9th is pathetic. Inexcusable AB approaches. Buster Posey needs to act like a leader and do something to change this free fall of offense…