Down on the Farm: 4/12/2026

AAA:  Las Vegas Aviators vs Sacramento River Cats Cancelled(Doubleheader).

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels squeaked past the Altoona Curve 2-1.

Scott Bandura LF- 2 for 3, 2 2B, Sac.  BA= .286.

Darien Smith RHP- 4.1 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 9 K's, 4/0 GO/AO.  ERA= 2.16.

Cesar Perdomo LHP- 3.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K's, 3/1 GO/AO.  ERA= 0.00.

Mitch White RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 4.76.

Darien Smith took the scenic route through college and was 24 years old when the Giants signed him as an undrafted free agent in August 2024.  Last season he put up an excellent line of 8-0, 1.91, 70.2 IP, 8.66 K/9, 2.76 BB/9, 1.25 GO/AO in A and A+ ball.  He pitched mostly in relief and earned 2 Saves.  So far this season in AA his line after two appearances with one start:  1-0, 2.16, 8.1 IP, 4 BB, 11 K, 2.25 GO/AO.  No written scouting report.  I found some videos that look like he has a FB, Cutter, curve and changeup, all with impressive movement.

A+:  Vancouver Canadians defeated the Eugene Emeralds 8-5.

Jack Payton RF- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .280.

Zane Zielinski SS- 2 for 5.  BA= .458.

Zander Darby 2B- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .400.

A:  San Jose Giants topped the Visalia Rawhide 3-2(7 innings, Game 1 of doubleheader).

Cam Maldonado CF- 1 for 2, BB.  BA= .222.

Jeremiah Jenkins 1B- 1 for 2, HR(2), BB.  BA= .353.

Dario Reynoso 3B- 1 for 2, 2B, BB.  BA= .250.

Isaiah Barkett 2B- 1 for 2, 2B, Sac.  BA= .444.

Broedy Poppel RF- 1 for 2, BB, SB(3).  BA= .294.

Sam Hentges LHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 2/0 GO/AO.  ERA= 0.00.

Braydon Risley LHP- 3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 1.69.

Ubert Mejias RHP- 3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 1.69.

Good to see Sam Hentges start a rehab assignment.  If it goes well, he should be ready by May 1.

A:  San Jose Giants beat the Visalia Rawhide 4-2(7 innings, Game 2 of doubleheader).

Damian Bravo LF- 2 for 4, 2 2B.  BA= .206.

Jeremiah Jenkins 1B- 2 for 3, 2B.  BA= .400.

Sam Bower RHP- 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 6.00.

Alix Hernandez RHP- 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

Jhonny Level did not play for the second day in a row.  A commenter reported he was a late scratch on Saturday.  He's still listed as Active on the roster.

Game Wrap 4/12/2026: Orioles 6 Giants 2

A home run that hit the left-field foul pole in the 9'th inning off the bat of Casey Schmitt was too little, too late to overcome a generally dispiriting performance by both pitchers and hitters.  Key Lines:

Casey Schmitt DH- 3 for 4, HR(1), 2 R, 1 RBI.  BA= .368.  Mighty Casey continued his hot hitting.  He now has a 5-game hit streak including three 3-hit games.  He's not the guy I would have bet on to be the primary DH but it looks like that job is his for now.  

Daniel Susac C- 1 for 3, RBI.  BA= .636.  Susac showed off his arm strength with a laser throw from his knees on strike-e out, throw-em out in the second inning.  He later barely missed nailing Gunnar Henderson on a SB attempt.  

Adrian Houser RHP- 4.2 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 3 K's, 7/2 GO/AO.  ERA= 5.06.  The Orioles mounted two, 2-run rallies after Houser retired the first two batters in the innings.  On top of that, he had Pete Alonso 1B at a 1-2 count in the first inning before losing him to a walk only to have Samuel Basallo C take him deep to left-center on a hanging sinker.  Houser seemed to settle down over the next 3 innings until the 5'th when he allowed a 2-out line-drive single to Henderson followed by a flyball single to RF that looked like Encarnacion got a late jump on and Jung Hoo Lee probably would have caught.  Pete Alonso then doubled both runners home and that was it for Houser.

Cade Povich LHP- 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 5 K's.  ERA= 2.19.  Povich is a soft-tossing lefty whose career ERA is over 5 but he took advantage of an aggressive approach by the Giants hitters and did not allow his first baserunner until Schmitt led off the 5'th with a single.  He got 8 flyball outs on low-90's 4-seam fastballs which the Giants hitters could not get on top of enough to drive them. He kept them off balance with a slow curve and an occasional changeup.  

The loss dropped the Giants record to 6-10, tied for last place in the NL West with the Rockies.  They trail the Dodgers by 5.5 games and the third place D'Backs by 3.  

The Giants have a travel day tomorrow before starting a series in Cincinnati on Tuesday with Robbie Ray LHP facing Brady Singer RHP.

Down on the Farm: 4/11/2026

AAA:  Las Vegas Aviators at Sacramento River Cats postponed due to inclement weather.

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels topped the Altoona Curve 9-8(10 innings).

Turner Hill LF- 1 for 2, 3 BB.  BA= .321.

Charlie Szykowny 1B- 3 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .310.

Maui Ahuna SS- 2 for 5, SB(2).  BA= .226.

Sabin Ceballos PH- 1 for 1, 2B.  BA= .190.

Jonah Cox RF- 1 for 3, 2B, BB, Sac.  BA= .360.

Curve took a 2-run lead in the top of the 10'th inning but the Squirrels came roaring back with a 3-spot for the walk-off win.

A+:  Eugene Emeralds edged out the Vancouver Canadians 3-2.

Walker Martin 3B- 2 for 4.  BA= .259.

Zane Zielinski 2B- 3 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .474.

Gavin Kilen SS- 1 for 4, SF.  BA= .382.

Yunior Marte RHP- 4.2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K's, 6/3 GO/AO.  ERA= 1.04.

Cade Vernon RHP- 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 6.00.

Darien Peterson RHP- 1.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 K's, Save(2).  BA= 3.86.

A:  Visalia Rawhide at San Jose Giants postponed due to inclement weather.

Game Wrap 4/11/2026: Orioles 6 Giants 2

 

The Giants returned to a familiar formula for futility as Logan Webb struggled with his command and the lineup failed to capitalize on multiple run-scoring opportunities(I don't mean to imply that Logan Webb himself is a familiar part of a losing formula).  Key Lines:

Heliot Ramos LF- 2 for 4, 2 RBI.  BA= .218.  Ramos had both of the Giants RBI's in the game but one came on a 1-out, bases-loaded squibber to 1B that drove in Rafael Devers 1B from third but set up and inning-ending ground-out by Patrick Bailey C.  

Speaking of Patrick Bailey, I was struck on that At-Bat and at least one other how awful his swings looked and how little enthusiasm he appeared to put into them.  Tony Vitello may have noticed the same body language and pinch-hit for him with Daniel Susac against a RHP, no less.

Logan Webb RHP- 6 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 BB, 6 K's, 9/1 GO/AO.  ERA= 5.25.  I will give Webb credit for battling through his command issues which did not improve in his later innings of work.  He ended up a run over the Quality Start limit.  

The Loss dropped the Giants record to 6-9.  Adrian Houser RHP tries for a series win tomorrow against Cade Povich LHP who has a career ERA over 5.  Expect Daniel Susac to be the starting catcher.

Down on the Farm: 4/10/2026

 AAA:  Sacramento River Cats destroyed the Las Vegas Aviators 11-0.

Eric Haase C- 1 for 5, HR(1), BB.  BA= .318.

Bryce Eldridge DH- 4 for 5, 2B.  BA= .360.

Will Brennan RF- 3 for 5, 2B.  BA= .392.

Jake Holton 1B- 3 for 4, BB.  BA= .360.

Nate Furman 2B- 3 for 5, 2B.  BA= .364.

Carson Seymour RHP- 4.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

Spencer Bivens RHP- 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 3.52.

Juan Sanchez LHP- 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 0.00.

Michael Fulmer RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 2.70.

The 3 strike out, 0 for 4 on April 7 seems to be a nadir.  Eldridge is 9 for 14 with 2 doubles and a HR since.

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels crushed the Altoona Curve 11-2.

Scott Bandura LF- 3 for 5, SB(2).  BA= .258.

Bo Davidson CF- 2 for 5, 2 HR(2).  BA= .231.

Drew Cavanaugh C- 1 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .500.

Turner Hill RF- 3 for 5, SB(1).  BA= .444.

Aeverson Arteaga 3B- 3 for 4.  BA= .444.

Joe Whitman LHP- 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 5 K's.  ERA= 6.23.

Shane Rademacher RHP- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 4.50.

Dylan Hecht RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 3.60.

Bo Davidson's first big game of the season after starting a few days late on April 7.

A+:  Eugene Emeralds topped the Vancouver Canadians 6-4(10 innings):

Gavin Kilen DH- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .400.

Trey Dillard RHP- 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

Esmerlin Vinicio LHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Save(1).  ERA= 0.00.

A:  San Jose Giants defeated the Visalia Rawhide 5-3.

Dario Reynoso 3B- 2 for 4.  BA= .222.

Andy Polanco CF- 3 for 4, SB(4).  BA= .409.

Argenis Cayama RHP- 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 8 K's.  ERA= 5.87.

Strong strikeout game for Cayama who is just 19 yo.

Game Wrap 4/10/2026: Giants 6 Orioles 3

Four Giants batters turned in multi-hit game to back a Quality Start by Landen Roupp as the Giants picked up on the road where they left off at home.  Key Lines:

Willy Adames SS- 2 for 5, 2B, HR(2), R, 2 RBI.  BA= .273.  Adames recorded his 4'th 2-hit game in a row.  6 of those 8 hits went for doubles and he added a HR tonight giving him 7 of 8 hits XBH's over that time.

Luis Arraez 2B- 0 for 3, 2 BB.  BA= .302.  The 2 walks were just his 3'rd and 4'th of the season.

Matt Chapman 3B- 2 for 4, BB.  BA= .315.  The three batters at the top of the order reached base 7 times in 15 PA's.  

Casey Schmitt DH- 3 for 5, 3 2B, 2 R, RBI.  BA= .333.  Since the forgettable final game in San Diego on April 1, Schmitt has played in just 3 games but has 7 hits with 4 doubles in 11 AB in those games.  He wore out the left fielder with hooking liners down the line that started out far enough right to stay fair.  The hits were scalded at 105, 107 and 99 MPH exit velocity.

Jung Hoo Lee RF- 2 for 4, 2B, HR(1), R, 2 RBI.  BA= .174.  The starting outfielders have scuffled but Lee had a nice game and Heliot Ramos LF got in on the scoring with an RBI single and scored a run.

Landen Roupp RHP- 6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K, 7/4 GO/AO.  ERA= 3.24.  Roupp kept the O's off balance all night in a bend but don't break outing.  

The Giants improved their record to 6-8.  At this writing, they are still in last place, 4 games behind the Dodger. All 4 of the other NL West teams are still playing.

Logan Webb RHP tries to keep the winning going tomorrow against Chris Bassitt RHP.

Down on the Farm: 4/9/2026

AAA:  The Sacramento River Cats crushed the Las Vegas Aviators 9-0.

Jesus Rodriguez C- 4 for 4, 2B, HR(2).  BA= .349.

Bryce Eldridge 1B- 3 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .311.

Will Brennan RF- 4 for 5.  BA= .370.

Thomas Gavello SS- 1 for 4, HR(2).  BA= .185.

Carson Whisenhunt LHP- 3 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 4 K's, 3/0 GO/AO.  ERA= 3.86.

Braxton Roxby RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 11.57.

Joel Peguero RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 0.00.

Nick Zwack LHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 20.77.

Darien Smith RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 4/0 GO/AO.  ERA= 0.00.

Since going 0 for 5 on Opening Day, Jesus Rodriguez has an 8-game hit streak and has 4 multi-hit games in a row.  Since going 0 for 4 with 3 K's on 4/7, Bryce Eldridge is 5 for 9 with a double and HR and 2 K's out of 10 PA's.  This was Joel Peguero's second scoreless appearance after a late start.  How long before he gets called up?

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels edged out the Altoona Curve 3-2.

Scott Bandura LF- 1 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .192.

Greg Farone LHP- 4.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 5 K's.  ERA= 2.00.

Mitch White RHP- 2.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 5.79.

Cameron Pferrer RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

Greg Farone has 13 K's and 2 BB's in 9 IP over two starts.  

A+:  Vancouver Canadians blasted the Eugene Emeralds 14-5.

Trevor Cohen RF- 3 for 5, 3 2B, BB.  BA= .240.

Robert Hipwell 1B- 2 for 3, 2B, 2 BB.  BA= .154.

Walker Martin DH- 1 for 3, 2 BB.  BA= .222.

Zane Zielinski 2B- 2 for 4, 2B, HBP.  BA= .429.

Ryan Vanderhei RHP- 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K's.  

Gavin Kilen comes back to Earth with an 0 for 5.  

A: Visalia Rawhide outscored the San Jose Giants 9-7.

Jhonny Level SS- 2 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .519.

Jeremiah Jenkins 1B- 2 for 5, HR(1).  BA= .417.

Jordan Gottesman LHP- 3.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 6 K's.  ERA= 4.05.  

Alix Hernandez RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

Jhonny Level keeps raking.  Jeremiah Jenkins is a prototypical B-L, T- L first baseman drafted as a project in 2024.  Maybe he finds traction this season?  Alix Hernandez missed most of last season but pitched well in a limited sample.  Maybe this is the year he finds traction too?