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Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins

Joined: Oct 9, 2022

Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Houston Astros for Sports Illustrated/FanNation.

Sep 29, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) in the dug out against the New York Mets in the eighth inning at American Family Field.
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Buster Posey Gives San Francisco Giants Early Victory With Willy Adames

Buster Posey was hired by the San Francisco Giants to help bring big-name free agents to the Bay Area and, well, so far it’s worked.

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Oct 1, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey reacts during an introductory press conference at Oracle Park.
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Brandon Crawford Sees Buster Posey Leading San Francisco Giants In New Way

Buster Posey was always in charge when he was on the field and behind the plate with the San Francisco Giants. But, for the first time, he’ll be leading an ent

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Sep 20, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Steven Matz (32) pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium.
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San Francisco Giants Linked to Veteran Starter Cardinals Want to Trade

The San Francisco Giants could use some capital to try and swing a deal for a veteran arm on an expiring contract.

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Sep 28, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (17) runs toward home to score a run on a fielding error by St. Louis Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn (0) (not pictured) during the first inning at Oracle Park.
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San Francisco Giants Young Stars, Prospects Dominate Future Lineup

In three years the San Francisco Giants could have a lineup laden with top young players, including several hot prospects.

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Sep 15, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of a San Francisco Giants cap and glove during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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San Francisco Giants Risk Losing Quality Reliever Prospect in Rule 5 Draft

The San Francisco Giants left available a pitcher they acquired late last season who pitched well in the minor leagues.

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Oct 29, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) on third base during the first inning in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium.
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San Francisco Giants’ Payroll Crunch Loom After Superstar's Contract Demand

If the San Francisco Giants had any chance to trying to lure this top free-agent to the Bay Area, this demand may make it impossible.

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Sep 26, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
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San Francisco Giants Turn Attention to Top Free Agent After Losing Ace

The San Francisco Giants are believed to have significant interest in the top free-agent starter on the market.

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Sep 17, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) leaves the field in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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San Francisco Giants Select Perfect Day to Honor Brandon Crawford

The San Francisco Giants ensure that they selected a day to honor Brandon Crawford in which a team legend could participate.

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Sep 28, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants infielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) walks in the dugout before the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.
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San Francisco Giants Set to Seek Deals With Three Arbitration-Eligible Stars

The San Francisco Giants have two remaining arbitration-eligible players to negotiate with after Friday’s tender deadline.

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Feb 16, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants major league assistant coach Alyssa Nakken (92) looks on during a Spring Training workout at Scottsdale Stadium.
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Trailblazing San Francisco Giants Coach Takes New Job With AL Franchise

The San Francisco Giants lost another coach on Friday, this one a trailblazer in the game who had worked for the team for five years.

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Sep 15, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of a San Francisco Giants cap and glove during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants Add Two Top Prospects to Major League Roster

The San Francisco Giants had to designate one player for assignment to make room for a prospect in advance of the Rule 5 Draft.

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Jul 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco Giants hat and glove on the bench against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park.
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San Francisco Giants Face Prospect Dilemma at Roster Deadline

The San Francisco Giants have some tough decisions to work through as they reach the deadline for its 40-man roster.

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