Latest Bob Melvin News

Fernando Tatis Jr. is already flashing his platinum leather for the San Diego Padres

Mar. 27, 2024 17:00 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. made a sensational running, leaping catch in right field with a runner on second base, threw the ball back in, slapped the platinum patch on his glove and flashed his golden smile. El Niño has stormed back for the San Diego Padres. ...

Giants and PA announcer Renel Brooks-Moon part ways after 24 years

Mar. 18, 2024 12:37 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants and longtime public-address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon are parting ways after the sides failed to reach agreement on a contract extension. The Giants said Monday there were “extensive discussions” about a new deal after...

Matt Chapman says he has 'unfinished business' in Bay Area after signing deal with Giants

Mar. 04, 2024 15:50 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The more Matt Chapman looked around, the more the four-time Gold Glove third baseman realized he wanted to go back to the Bay Area. “It just seemed like it was destiny,” Chapman said. “I think we’ve got some unfinished business.” ...

Third baseman Matt Chapman and San Francisco Giants finalize their $54 million, 3-year contract

Mar. 03, 2024 22:13 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco manager Bob Melvin built the bulk of his sterling managerial reputation while leading the Oakland Athletics for 11 seasons from 2011 to 2021. Now the Giants have added one of Melvin's former A's stars who made those teams good. ...

Giants pitcher Tristan Beck to have aneurysm removed from throwing arm in surgery Monday

Mar. 02, 2024 16:49 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck is scheduled to have surgery Monday to remove an aneurysm in the upper part of his pitching arm. He will have the procedure at Stanford, where he was examined by a vascular specialist this week, and the...

Giants right-hander Beck has aneurysm in upper part of pitching arm, weighing options

Feb. 29, 2024 16:07 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck has been diagnosed with an aneurysm in the upper part of his pitching arm and is evaluating his treatment options after the condition was checked after he began experiencing numbness in his hand. The team...

Jorge Soler and San Francisco Giants finalize $42 million, 3-year contact

Feb. 18, 2024 17:35 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jorge Soler smiled when asked whether he could become the first right-handed batter to hit a splash shot into McCovey Cove beyond AT&T Park's right field wall. “I don't know,” he said Sunday after his $42 million, three-year contract with the San...

MLB's free agent market begins to thaw, Soler agrees to $42 million deal with Giants, AP source says

Feb. 13, 2024 20:13 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — The San Francisco Giants and slugger Jorge Soler agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal on Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations, taking one of the remaining marquee free agents off the market as most of the 30 teams reported for spring training...

Slugging free agent Jorge Soler agrees to $42M, three-year deal with Giants, AP source says

Feb. 13, 2024 16:41 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Slugging free agent outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler has agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on...

Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle

Jan. 05, 2024 20:57 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robbie Ray was traded from Seattle to San Francisco on Friday for outfielder Mitch Haniger and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in a swap of underperforming players coming off injuries. The deal sends Haniger back to the Mariners, where he played five seasons before...