Down on the Farm: 6/26/2026

AAA:  Sacramento River Cats bombed the Las Vegas Aviators 13-6.

Nate Furman 2B- 1 for 3, HR(6), 2 BB, SB(11).  BA= .280.

Heliot Ramos RF- 2 for 3, 2 2B, 2 BB.  BA= .346.

Will Brennan LF- 2 for 4, HBP.  BA= .359.

Jesus Rodriguez C- 1 for 2, 2 BB, HBP.  BA= .283.

Scott Bandura DH- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .242.

Turner Hill CF- 2 for 5, 3B.  BA= .319.

Jake Holton 1B- 3 for 3, 2 SF.  BA= .218.

Carson Seymour RHP- 4.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K's, 7/0 GO/AO.  ERA= 3.75.

Giants have some tough decisions with Heliot Ramos about ready to come off the IL.

AA:  Akron Rubber Ducks crushed the Richmond Flying Squirrels 10-1.

Sabin Ceballos 3B- 2 for 5, HR(9).  BA= .233.

Cesar Perdomo LHP- 5.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K's.  ERA= 3.88.

A+:  Eugene Emeralds outscored the Everett Aquasox 9-8(Completion of game from 6/25, 8 innings).

Trevor Cohen CF- 1 for 3, 2B, BB, SB(23).  BA= .293.

Gavin Kilen 2B- 2 for 4, 2 HR(8).  BA= .281.

Dakota Jordan RF- 3 for 4, 2B, 2 SB(15).  BA= .271.

Walker Martin 3B- 1 for 4, HR(10).  BA= .235.

Lisbel Diaz LF- 1 for 3, 2 SB(7).  BA= .249.

Daniel Rogers C- 1 for 2, SF.  BA= .200.

Cole Hillier RHP- 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 4.78.

After a hot start to the season, Gavin Kilen has been disappointing since.  Perhaps he's heating up again?

A+:  Eugene Emeralds edged out the Everett Aquasox 4-3(7 innings).

Trevor Cohen CF- 3 for 4, 2B.  BA= .300.

Gavin Kilen SS= 3 for 4, 2 2B.  BA= .288.

Carlos Gutierrez DH- 1 for 2, HR(16), BB.  BA= .241.

Jacob Bresnahan LHP- 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 K's.  ERA= 3.61.

Kilen goes 4 for 8 with 2 HR and 2 2B in two games.  After Jacob Bresnahan's ERA hit a peak with a disaster start on 6/3, is ERA is 2.05 in 4 starts since.  He's really found some traction in his last two starts allowing just 1 run in 12 IP with 2 BB and 17 K's.  

A:  Inland Empire 66'ers smashed the San Jose Giants 13-1.

Jose Astudillo LF- 2 for 4, 2B.  BA= .341.

ACL:  Mariners outscored the Giants 9-8(7 innings).

Josuar Gonzalez SS(18 yo)- 1 for 3, HBP, SB(5).  BA= .412.

Luis Hernandez 3B(17 yo)- 2 for 3, 2B, SF.  BA= .292.

Christian Koss DH(rehab)- 1 for 3, BB, SB(1).  BA= .333.

Anthony Marquez 2B(19 yo)- 4 for 4, 3B, HR(2), SB(8).  BA= .255.

DSL:  Pirates Gold beat Giants Black 10-3.  

Djean Macares DH(18 yo)- 1 for 3, SB(9).  BA= .231.

Franco Willias CF(21 yo)- 1 for 3, HR(3), SB(8).  BA= .269.

Keiberg Camacaro SS(19 yo)- 2 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .367.

DSL:  Giants Orange topped the Nationals 6-5.

Yoxander Benitez 2B(19 yo)- 1 for 3, 2 BB.  BA= .265.

Brandon Vasquez RF(19 yo)- 2 for 3, 2B, 2 BB.  BA= .386.

Albert Jimenez DH- 1 for 2, 2B, 2 BB.  BA= .373.

Angelo Ugueto LF(17 yo)- 2 for 3, HBP.  BA= .286.

Jose D. Gonzalez RHP(20 yo)- 3 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 1.13.

Game Wrap 6/26/2026: Braves 3 Giants 1

 Trevor McDonald was a gamer for 5.1 innings falling two outs short of a Quality Start and the bullpen shut down the Braves the rest of the way, but the lineup came up short going 0 for 8 with RISP including a brutal 5'th inning when Bryce Eldridge struck out with the bases loaded and one out followed by Casey Schmitt's ground out.  Key Lines:

Trevor McDonald RHP- 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 3 K's, 8/4 GO/AO.  ERA= 4.94.  McDonald was a lot sharper than his last start which is a low bar.  He had better command of his 2-seamer and a really nice looking changeup.  The Braves kind of pecked away at him.  At one point Duane Kuiper commented that the Giants were losing the 90 foot game.  

Adrian Houser RHP- 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 4/2 GO/AO.  ERA= 5.53.  Not sure if Houser was calling his own pitches but he commented that he wished he knew he could before he got demoted to the bullpen.  He looked sharp in multiple innings in this game.

4 of the Giants 7 hits were doubles by Luis Arraez 2B, Rafael Devers 1B, Bryce Eldridge DH and Willy Adames SS.

Logan Webb RHP tries to even the weekend series this evening facing Bryce Elder RHP who comes in with an ERA of 3.71.

Down on the Farm: 6/25/2026

 AAA:  Las Vegas Aviators edged out the Sacramento River Cats 4-3.

Osleivis Basabe SS- 4 for 4, HR(5).  BA= .263.

Dayson Croes 1B- 2 for 4, HR(1).  BA= .417.

Carson Whisenhunt LHP- 3.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 3.98.

Spencer Bivens RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 4.24.

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels outlasted the Akron Rubber Ducks 6-5(10 innings).

Bo Davidson CF- 2 for 3, 2 BB, SB(9).  BA= .274.

Jack Payton LF- 2 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .263.

Ty Hanchey C- 2 for 3, 2B, 2 BB.  BA= .264.

Diego Velasquez 2B- 1 for 3, 2B, Sac, SB(14).  BA= .265.

Yunior Marte RHP- 5.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 10 K's.  ERA= 4.76.

Dale Stanovich LHP- 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 3.86.

A+:  Everett Aquasox buried the Eugene Emeralds 9-5()Game 1 of doubleheader, 7 innings).

Jhonny Level SS- 2 for 4.  BA= .303.

Gavin Kilen 2B- 2 for 4, 2 2B.  BA= .278.

Dakota Jordan RF- 1 for 3, HR(10).  BA= .264.

A+:  Game Suspended in top of the 3'rd inning with Eugene Emeralds leading 6-5(Game 2 of doubleheader scheduled for 7 innings).

Gavin Kilen 2B- 2 for 2, 2 HR(8).  BA= .283.

Dakota Jordan RF- 2 for 2, 2B, SB(14).  BA= .269.

Trevor Cohen CF- 1 for 2, 2B.  BA= .295.

A:  San Jose Giants defeated the Inland Empire 66'ers 4-1.

Cam Maldonado RF- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .281.

Andy Polanco CF- 2 for 3, 2B, HBP.  BA= .285.

Jose Ramos 2B- 2 for 4, 2B.  BA= .357.

Ben Bybee RHP- 5 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 6.06.

Alix Hernandez RHP- 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 2.95.

Alix Hernandez is quietly having a good season in a multi-inning relief role.

ACL:  Giants beat the Rangers 4-2.

Yulian Barreto 2B(18 yo)- 2 for 4, 2B.  BA= .248.

Carlos Concepcion 1B(20 yo)- 2 for 4, 2B.  BA= .224.

Luke Mensik RHP(18 yo)- 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 5 K's.  ERA= 4.25.

Third good start in a row for Mensik.  His composite line for those 3 games:  11 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 11 K's.  

DSL:  Giants Black outscored the Mariners 11-10(7 innings).

Djean Macares CF(18 yo)- 1 for 2, SF, HBP.  BA= .226.

Dennys Riera 3B(21 yo)- 3 for 4, 2B, HR(2), SB(2).  BA= .357.

Vinicius Dos Santos RF(19 yo)- 2 for 4, SB(7).  BA= .269.

Keiberg Camacaro SS(19 yo)- 1 for 2, 2 BB, 2 SB(12).  BA= .351.

Diego Alambarrio C(18 yo)- 1 for 2, 2B, SF.  BA= .294.

DSL:  Pirates Black topped Giants Orange 5-2(7 innings).

Yeison Oviedo 2B- 2 for 3.  BA= .339.

Abraham Utrera RHP(21 yo)- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 3.75.

Game Wrap 6/25/2026: A's 9 Giants 6

The Giants bullpen collectively gave up 7 runs over the final 3 innings to blow a 6-2 lead and a Quality Start by Landen Roupp.  Key Lines: 

Matt Chapman 3B- 1 for 2, 2 BB.  BA= .242.  Chapman appears to be the designated leadoff batter against LHP's.  He did his job, getting on base 3 times in 4 PA's but did not figure in the scoring due to the #2, 3 and 4 hitters, Eldridge, Schmitt and Devers going a combined 1 for 11 with a walk.  

Willy Adames SS- 1 for 3, HR(14), BB, 2 R, RBI.  BA= .225.  And just like that, Adames is on track to hit 30 HR's on the season.  As was the case last season, likely too little, too late.

Jung Hoo Lee RF- 1 for 4, 3B, R, 3 RBI.  BA= .332.  Lee's bases-loaded triple in the 6'th inning keyed a 5-run rally allowing Landen Roupp to leave the game with a 6-2 lead.

Victor Bericoto LF- 1 for 4, HR(3), R, 2 RBI.  BA= .231.  Bericoto's HR came on the heels of JHL's triple and was identical location and distance as last night.  He also made another great throw to nail Tyler Soderstrom at 2B.  Bericoto is making for some tough decisions for the Giants management after Heliot Ramos gets back from the IL.

Landen Roupp RHP- 6 IP,  6 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 6 K's, 6/1 GO/AO.  ERA= 4.07.  Roupp with the Quality Start and left the game with a 6-2 lead.  I will spare you the details but 4 different relievers contributed to this collective Blown Save.  This is why it's hard to imagine this team mounting any sort of serious comeback.  Every time it looks like they might be gaining some traction, they find a new way to faceplant.  Yes, the bullpen is a big part of that but if it's not the bullpen, it's the rotation and if it's not the rotation it's the lineup failing to hit and if it's not that it's atrocious defense.  

The Braves come to town to start a weekend series tomorrow evening with TBD facing Reynaldo Lopez RHP.

Down on the Farm: 6/24/2026

 AAA:  Las Vegas Aviators downed the Sacramento River Cats 5-1.

Drew Cavanaugh DH- 2 for 4, HR(6).  BA= .330.

Wilkin Ramos RHP- 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 4.13.

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels sank the Akron Rubber Ducks 11-6.

Bo Davidson CF- 1 for 3, HR(15), 2 BB, SF, SB(8).  BA= .268.

Sabin Ceballos 1B- 3 for 5, 2B, HR(8).  BA= .229.

Jack Payton RF- 1 for 4, 2 SB(4).  BA= .256.

Diego Velasquez 2B- 3 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .264.

Zane Zielinski SS- 2 for 5, SB(2).  BA= .217.

A+:  Everett Aquasox defeated the Eugene Emeralds 6-4.

Trevor Cohen CF- 2 for 5.  BA= .297.

Jhonny Level SS- 3 for 5, 2 SB(5).  BA= .294.

Jakob Christian 1B- 3 for 4, 2B.  BA= .260.

Walker Martin 3B- 1 for 3, HR(9).  BA= .238.

Cole Hillier RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 5.16.

A:  San Jose Giant outscored the Inland Empire 66'ers 9-7.

Isaiah Barkett DH- 3 for 4, BB, SB(15).  BA= .341.

Jose Astudillo LF- 2 for 4, 2B, Sac.  BA= .342.

Hayden Jatczak 3B- 2 for 4, 2B, SF.  BA= .298.

Jeremiah Jenkins 1B- 3 for 5, 2B, HR(7).  BA= .268.

Andy Polanco CF- 2 for 4, BB, SB(24).  BA= .279.

Mauricio Estrella RHP- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 3.54.

Nate Nabholz RHP- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 3.00.

Nabholz was acquired from the Frontier League on June 18. This was his second appearance.  

ACL:  Giants crushed the Padres 9-1.

Josuar Gonzalez 2B(18 yo)- 3 for 4, 3B.  BA= .417.

Christian Koss SS(Rehab)- 2 for 3.  BA= .667.

Evan Estevez RF(18 yo)- 2 for 4, 2B.  BA= .229.

Oliver Tejada DH(19 yo)- 3 for 4.  BA= .320.

Angel Guzman 1B(20 yo)- 3 for 4, 2B, HR(2).  BA= .214.

Rayner Arias LF(20 yo)- 2 for 4, 2B.  BA= .175.

Carlos De La Rosa LHP(18 yo)- 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 6.10.

Brayan Narvaez RHP(21 yo)- 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 7.15. 

Josuar Gonzalez has missed a lot of game with a nagging hammy issue but has been really, really good when he's played.  This is the kind of game we're hoping to see more of from Carlos De La Rosa.

DSL Giants teams were idle.

Game Wrap 6/24/2026: Giants 2 A's 1

 The Giants were three outs away from a crushing 1-0 loss when Rafael Devers homered over the CF fence to tie it and with two outs, Victor Bericoto hit a mammoth shot to left of center for the walk-off win.  Key Lines: 

Rafael Devers DH- 1 for 4, HR(12).  BA= .239.  Home runs can bring redemption and maybe Devers gained some with this game-saving bomb that staved off another crushing loss for the Giants.  Home runs like this are what they hoped to get when they traded for him.

Victor Bericoto LF- 2 for 4, HR(2).  BA= .227.  Bericoto got every bit of the game-winning blast which travelled 445 ft up into the stands just left of CF.  He was in the lineup against a LHP starter after several articles and social media posts detailing how little he and Jonah Cox were playing.  Bericoto made a strong throw to save a run earlier too.

Tyler Mahle RHP- 5.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K's.  Mahle returns from the IL and looked like the Mahle the Giants hoped for when they signed him.  IDK if he called his own pitches but if that's the trend for Giants pitchers, it seems to be working.  

Landen Roupp RHP tries for a series win today facing Jeffrey Springs LHP who comes in with a 5.55 ERA.

Down on the Farm: 6/23/2026

 AAA:  Las Vegas Aviators blasted the Sacramento River Cats 11-2.

Aeverson Arteaga SS- 1 for 3, HR(2).  BA= .276.

Reiver Sanmartin LHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 6.52.

Trent Harris RHP- 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 4.79.

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels shut out the Akron Rubber Ducks 3-0.

Bo Davidson CF- 1 for 3, BB, SB(7).  BA= .267.

Maui Ahuna SS- 1 for 3, HR(5).  BA= .212.

Charlie McDaniel LHP- 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K's.  ERA= 3.86.

Will Bednar RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 3.29.

Tyler Vogel RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Save(10).  ERA= 1.63.

Charlie McDaniel's first start after a promotion to AA 6/5/2026 was a disaster, giving up 6 runs in 3 IP.  In 3 starts since then he has gone 2-0, 1.50, 18 IP, 12 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 15 K's.  

A+:  Everett Aquasox defeated the Eugene Emeralds 5-2.

Tyler Switalski LHP- 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 7 K's.  ERA= 4.11.

A:  Inland Empire 66'ers outscored the San Jose Giants 14-11.

Jeremiah Jenkins DH- 2 for 4, 2B, HR(6), BB.  BA= .258.

Dario Reynoso SS- 1 for 4, HR(10), BB.  BA= .312.

Jose Ramos 2B- 2 for 5.  BA- .400.

Keyner Martinez RHP- 3.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 2 BB, 7 K's.  ERA= 4.96.

Garrett Langrell RHP- 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 3.98.

I attended this game.  Typical 2026 SJ Giants story line.  Good hitting, terrible pitching.  Keyner Martinez also followed a typical trajectory of looking awesome for 2 innings then hitting a wall.  Is he tiring quickly?  He threw a lot of pitches in the first inning.  Is he uncomfortable pitching out of the stretch?  He did OK with that in the first inning, not so much in the 4'th.

ACL:  Giants topped the Cubs 6-4.

Luis Hernandez SS(17 yo)- 1 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .291.

Adrian Sugastey C(rehab)- 2 for 4.  BA= .417.

Luis Frias CF(21 yo)- 2 for 3, HR(2).  BA= .286.

Jose Rengel LHP(20 yo)- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 9.31.

DSL:  Giants Orange crushed Cubs Red 11-2.

Brandon Vasquez RF(19 yo)- 1 for 4, 2B, SB(1).  BA= .385.

Albert Jimenez DH(19 yo)- 3 for 4, HR(6).  BA= .393.

Jonathan Valle SS(18 yo)- 1 for 3, SF.  BA= .211.

Jeyson Moya 3B(19 yo)- 1 for 1, 2B, BB, HBP.  BA= .357.

Alberto Gomez RHP(18 yo)- 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 3.86.

Omar Calcurian RHP(21 yo)- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 1.98.

Fernando Estrella RHP(23 yo)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 2.45.

DSL:  Pirates Black edged out Giants Black 3-2(7 innings).

Santiago Guerrero LHP- 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 2.63.

Brayan Cabello RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 5/1 GO/AO.  ERA= 0.69.