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Troy Brock

Troy Brock

Joined: Oct 14, 2024

Sep 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) awaits his turn at bat against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants 'Golden Batter' Should Be Slugger Matt Chapman

The San Francisco Giants have multiple options for who their "Golden Batter" would be, but it would be best suited with veteran Matt Chapman.

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Sep 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) throws a pitch during the tenth inning against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park.
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Camilo Doval Among San Francisco Giants Four Worst Contracts Next Season

Camilo Doval, the San Francisco Giants' closer, has one of the worst contracts on the team going into the 2025 season.

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Sep 13, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants Four Best Contracts on Next Season's Payroll

The San Francisco Giants may be in the middle of the pack in the National League West, but they do have good contracts on the payroll.

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Sep 24, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) enters the dugout to play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants Lineup Projection Includes Huge Free Agent Splash

The San Francisco Giants need a big splash to contend with the rest of the National League West and this lineup projection does the trick.

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Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) is introduced before playing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants Possible 'Mystery Team' for Top Free Agent Slugger

The San Francisco Giants need more offense, and a recent report sees them as the "mystery team" for a top-hitting free agent.

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Oct 2, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) throws during the first inning of game two in the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants Listed As Top Landing Spot for Free-Agent All-Star

The San Francisco Giants need an upgrade to their pitching staff, and this free agent ace could do the trick.

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Sep 27, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Sean Manaea (52) throws against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Former San Francisco Giants Star Declines NL Rival's Qualifying Offer

A former San Francisco Giants pitcher has officially declined the qualifying offer from his new club, which jump-starts his free agency.

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Sep 28, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants infielder Matt Chapman (26) takes a lead from second base against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants Superstar Near Top of Positional Power Rankings

The San Francisco Giants extended their veteran third baseman this year, and he ranks high among those at the position.

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Sep 28, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants infielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) fouls off a pitch and breaks his bat against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants On-Base Threat Cracks Top Half of First Baseman Rankings

Of the many first basemen that the San Francisco Giants employed in 2024, one stood out above the rest.

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Sep 20, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Mark Canha (16) bats during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants Deadline Acquisition an 'Honorable Mention' in Power Rankings

The San Francisco Giants made a trade at the deadline to upgrade at first base, but their acquisition failed to make the top 25 in the first baseman power rankings.

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Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a single in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants Listed Among Top Fits for Slugging First Baseman

The San Francisco Giants could use an upgrade at first base, and have been named as a potential landing spot for a free agent slugger.

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Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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San Francisco Giants Listed Among Top Fits for Juan Soto Despite Past Failures

The San Francisco Giants have not been able to land the big name free agents of the last few years, but have been listed as one of the top fits for Juan Soto in this year's free agent class.

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