

Red Sox Coaches Introduced Major Change After Rafael Devers Trade
The Red Sox knew something needed to change after they traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Boston looked exactly how you'd expect after shipping off its best hitter, finishing just 3-6 on a cross-country trip that included some putrid offensive showings against the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels. Red Sox manager Alex Cora, along with the rest of his staff, instituted a change to pregame hitters meetings that saw their group sessions dwindle down into a more individualized approach. “Communication-wise, we changed a few things meeting-wise,” Cora said on Wednesday, per Sean McAdam of MassLive.
Josh Naylor returns to lineup Wednesday against Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks will receive a much-needed boost as first baseman and designated hitter Josh Naylor is back in the lineup Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants. Diamondbacks assistant general manager Mike Fitzgerald told Arizona Sports' Wolf & Luke on Wednesday that he was anticipating Naylor to return to the lineup after missing the team's last four games.
Josh Naylor returns to lineup Wednesday against Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks will receive a much-needed boost as first baseman and designated hitter Josh Naylor is back in the lineup Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants. Diamondbacks assistant general manager Mike Fitzgerald told Arizona Sports' Wolf & Luke on Wednesday that he was anticipating Naylor to return to the lineup after missing the team's last four games.
Giants Superstar Matt Chapman Expected To Return at Crucial Time
The San Francisco Giants carried their ugly stretch to close out June into July, now losing seven of their last eight games. Things at the hot corner went from bad to worse when Christian Koss was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left hamstring strain. Luckily, there is encouraging news on that front with regards to Chapman, something San Francisco could use.
Giants Offense Still Needs Help Despite Blockbuster Addition of Rafael Devers
The San Francisco Giants knew if they wanted to remain in the playoff race in the National League, they needed to find some upgrades for their offense. President of baseball operations Buster Posey saw an opportunity to upgrade the lineup and struck, acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in a shocking blockbuster trade. Unfortunately for the Giants, he has yet to have the kind of impact he is capable of providing.
Giants Spanish-language broadcasters thriving in first full season
Erwin Higueros was just one of the surely many Bay Area baseball fans searching “Rafael Devers” on YouTube. Higueros, the Giants' longtime Spanish language radio broadcaster and team translator, was more interested in clips of the Dominican-born Devers talking, not playing. “I kind of got an idea of how much English he spoke or how little he did,” Higueros told The Examiner. Born in Guatemala but living in the United States since he was 12 years old, Higueros doesn't just serve as the Giants' translator for Spanish-speaking players.
Diamondbacks bullpen spirals as the team struggles in NL West
Elite hitters, a manageable rotation even without former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Corbin Burnes and a solid defense are not enough right now for the Diamondbacks. “It's unacceptable and embarrassing,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said before Monday's game the Giants. Shelby Miller appeared to respond to Lovullo's words by striking out two over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the save in Monday's 4-2 win over the Giants, after having had blown two of his last five save chances.
Former Giants Prospect Has Huge Night in Double-A After Being Traded to Red Sox
The San Francisco Giants are struggling right now top to bottom, and that even includes their brand new superstar Rafael Devers. Devers will figure it out and eventually start hitting again, but it makes it a bit worse to see what one of the return pieces for the Boston Red Sox did on Tuesday night in the minor leagues. Understandably, much of the discussion around the trade revolved around Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks as the Major League pieces, however, the Giants also sent over two of their best prospects in James Tibbs III and Jose Bello.
Diamondbacks slug 4 homers, pummel sliding Giants, 8-2
Jake McCarthy hit a three-run homer , Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added a two-run shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit four homers in an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Right-hander Zac Gallen (6-9) struck out 10 over seven strong innings, giving up just one earned run and bouncing back from a mediocre stretch of outings. Randal Grichuk and James McCann added back-to-back solo homers in the sixth to push the D-backs lead to 8-2. San Francisco has lost seven of its past eight games. The D-backs took a 4-2 lead in the fourth after Eugenio Suarez and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drew back-to-back walks from Hayden Birdsong to start the inning. McCarthy — who recently returned to the big
Diamondbacks slug 4 homers, pummel sliding Giants, 8-2
Jake McCarthy hit a three-run homer , Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added a two-run shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit four homers in an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Right-hander Zac Gallen (6-9) struck out 10 over seven strong innings, giving up just one earned run and bouncing back from a mediocre stretch of outings. Randal Grichuk and James McCann added back-to-back solo homers in the sixth to push the D-backs lead to 8-2. San Francisco has lost seven of its past eight games. The D-backs took a 4-2 lead in the fourth after Eugenio Suarez and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drew back-to-back walks from Hayden Birdsong to start the inning. McCarthy — who recently returned to the big
Five San Francisco Giants Targets to Watch as MLB Trade Deadline Approaches
The San Francisco Giants may need some help as the MLB trade deadline approaches on July 31. Since shaking up the landscape with the trade for Rafael Devers, the Giants have slipped. San Francisco has a tremendous starting rotation and a bullpen. Here are five players that the Giants could pursue to reinforce their roster for the final two months of the season.