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?  

Down on the Farm: 4/8/2026

AAA: Sacramanto River Cats topped the Las Vegas Aviators 8-7.

Drew Gilbert CF- 1 for 6, HR(1).  BA= .300.

Jesus Rodriguez 2B- 2 for 5, 2B, BB.   BA= .289.

Bryce Eldridge 1B- 2 for 5, HR(1). BA= .268.

Victor Bericoto LF- 1 for 5, HR(2).  BA= .306.

Wilkin Ramos RHP- 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 4.91.

Eldridge goes from an 0 for 4 with 3 K's to hitting a 2-run HR in the first inning.  Interesting that Rodriguez gets work at 2B on a day he doesn't catch.  A catcher who can play other positions or a utility man who can play catcher are like the holy grail of roster construction.

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels defeated the Altoona Curve 5-3.

Dayson Croes 3B- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .417.

Drew Cavanaugh C- 1 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .545.

Diego Velasquez 2B- 1 for 2, 2B,  2 BB.  BA= .429.

Turner Hill RF- 1 for 3, 3B, BB.  BA= .222.

Jonah Cox CF- 2 for 4, 2B, 2 SB(5).  BA= .350.

Jack Choate LHP- 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 4.15.

Dylan Carmouche LHP- 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 27.00.

Tyler Vogel RHP- 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's, Save(2).  ERA= 0.00.

Squirrels are off to a 4-1 start with several strong hitting performances.

A+:  Eugene Emeralds beat the Vancouver Canadians 5-2.

Gavin Kilen SS- 2 for 4, 2B, SF.  BA= .500.

Dakota Jordan CF- 3 for 5, 3 2B.  BA= .273.

Diego Cartaya C- 1 for 2, HR(1), 2 BB.  BA= .091.

Zander Darby 2B- 3 for 4, SB(1).  BA= .533.

Tyler Switalski LHP- 4.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

Esmerlin Vinicio LHP- 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

Ryan Slater RHP- 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 0.00.

Kilen continues to rake A+ and appears to be a candidate for early promotion. Tyler Switalski, a big lefty who was the Giants 16'th round draft pick in 2024 is off to a great start with 17 K and just 1 BB in 8 IP.  

A:  San Jose Giants whipped the Visalia Rawhide 8-2.

Jhonny Level SS- 3 for 5, 2 2B, HR(2).  BA= .522.

Junior Barajas C- 2 for 4, HR(2), BB.  BA= .421.

Jeremiah Jenkins 1B- 2 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .429.

Isaiah Barkett DH- 3 for 4, 2B, HR(1).  BA= .714.

Cody Delvecchio RHP- 3 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 4 K's, 3/0 GO/AO.  ERA= 2.57.

Sam Bower RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 9.82.

Mauricio Estrella RHP- 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

Cooper McGrath RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 6.75.

Dylan Carter RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

I'm getting excited to see the SJ Giants play in Rancho Cucamonga next week(weather permitting). I feel like if I don't catch them next week, Jhonny Level might be moved up by the time they come to Ontario in May.  Junior Barajas is off to an exciting start too.  Cooper McGrath is 6' 8", 240 lbs.  He was the Giants 18'th round draft pick in 2025.  Bower was the 11'th round pick out of St Mary's.  Dylan Carter was a UDFA signing after last year's draft.

Game Wrap 4/8/2026: Giants 5 Phillies 0

The Giants closed out this homestand on a decidedly positive note as Rafael Devers got the scoring started with a 3-run home run in the 6'th inning and the pitching staff turned in their second shutout in a row.  Key Lines:

Willy Adames SS- 2 for 4, 2B, 2 R.  BA= .260.  Adames went 6 for 12 with 5 doubles in the series to raise his BA by .076.  

Luis Arraez DH- 2 for 2, 3B, BB, Sac, 2 R.  BA= .320.  Arraez has been the most consistent Giants hitter so far. He went 5 for 10 in the series.  

Rafael Devers- 2 for 4, HR(2), R, 4 RBI.  BA= .220.  That's the way it's done! Clean up hitters are supposed to clean up.  Devers broke up a scoreless game in the bottom of the 6'th inning and that was all the pitching needed.  

Tyler Mahle RHP- 5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 6 K, 9/1 GO/AO.  ERA= 4.30.  Mahle came within an out of being the pitcher of record and the Win.  He gave up a 2-out single to Adolis Garcia.  At 94 pitches, Tony Vitello brought in Matt Gage LHP to strike out lefty-batting Brandon Marsh and notice it wasn't Ryan Borucki LHP.  

Caleb Kilian RHP, Blade Tidwell RHP and Erik Miller LHP finished up and if you squint real hard you can see a bullpen starting to take shape.

The Giants improved their record to 5-8. They remain in last place in the NL West but gain a game on the division-leading Dodgers at 4.5 games behind. They trail the Padres, D'Backs and Rockies by 1.5 games.

The Giants have a travel day tomorrow before starting a 9-game road trip. They start that on Friday with Landen Roupp RHP facing the Orioles with Shane Baz RHP taking the mound for the O's.