Down on the Farm: 7/28/2026

 AAA:  Tacoma Rainiers doubled up the Sacramento River Cats 8-4.

Turner Hill DH- 2 for 4, HR(7), SB(22).  BA= .333.

Adrian Sugastey C- 2 for 4, HR(2).  BA= .375.

Aeverson Arteaga SS- 2 for 4.  BA= .235.

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels at Somerset Patriots postponed due to inclement weather.

A+:  Eugene Emeralds smashed the Tri-Cities Dust Devils 10-5.

Hayden Jatczak 1B- 2 for 5.  BA= .385.

Lisbel Diaz CF- 3 for 5.  BA= .270.

Daniel Rogers C- 2 for 4, BB.  BA= .250.

Walker Martin 3B- 1 for 3, HR(14), BB, HBP.  BA= .230.

Zane Zielinski SS- 2 for 4, SB(6).  BA= .305.

Robert Hipwell DH- 2 for 4, 2B, HBP.  BA= .183.

Carlos Gutierrez LF- 1 for 4, 3B, BB.  BA= .275.

Carlos De La Torre LHP- 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 6 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 5.15.

Gerelmi Maldonado RHP- 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 3.65.

Lisbel Diaz is slashing .319/.333/.637 with 7 HR in July. Carlos Gutierrez is batting .377 in July.

A:  San Jose Giants blasted the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 12-4.

Josuar Gonzalez SS- 0 for 4, 2 BB.  BA= .200.

Luis Hernandez 3B-1 for 5, HR(1).  BA= .182.

Jeremiah Jenkins 1B- 2 for 4, BB.  BA= .250.

Junior Barajas C- 2 for 5, HR(10).  BA= .247.

Cam Maldonado RF- 2 for 5, HR(12).  BA= .264.

Andy Polanco CF- 1 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .258.

I'm going to try to see what the fuss is all about for Young Josuar and Luis tonight in Rancho Cucamonga with a friend.  I'll be wearing my trusty Matt Cain #43 shirt if anyone spots me and wants to stop by and chat.

DSL:  Giants Orange crushed the Marlins 11-4(7 innings).

Jose Valdez CF(17 yo)- 3 for 3, BB, SB(8).  BA= .263.

Jonathan Valle SS(18 yo)- 1 for 1, 2B, BB.  BA= .167.

Angelo Ugueto LF(17 yo)- 2 for 3, 3B, BB.  BA= .256.

While understanding that this year's best international prospect, Luis Hernandez, is in A ball, this year's Giants DSL teams have been less than compelling as most of the top players are at least age 19 which is way old for the level.  There are a few younger players doing well enough to make next year's Dominican Dandies list.

DSL:  Giants Black topped Tigers 1 7-6(8 innings).

Franco Willias LF- 2 for 4, 3B, BB.  BA= .375.

Djean Macares CF(18 yo)- 2 for 4.  BA= .290.

Keiberg Camacaro SS- 3 for 4.  BA= .350.

Luis Padron C(16 yo)- 2 for 4, 2B.  BA= .333.

Diego Alambarrio DH(18 yo)- 1 for 4, 2 SB(2).  BA= .262.

Alexander Camacaro 2B(18 yo)- 2 for 3, BB.  BA= .286.

Game Wrap 7/28/2026: Brewers 8 Giants 2

Bryce Eldridge's 2-run home run in the 8'th inning was far too little, too late to save a subpar start by Landen Roupp and anemic production from the lineup.  Key Lines:

Bryce Eldridge DH- 1 for 4, HR(11), R, 2 RBI.  BA= .256.  Eldridge once again beat a jam attempt by pulling in his arms and rotating his torso sending the ball into the arcade just inside the foul pole.  The HR drove in Luis Arraez 2B who singled ahead Eldridge.  Prior to the, the Giants lineup managed just 3 singles.  They added two more in a scoreless 9'th. 

Landen Roupp RHP- 3.2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 BB, 1 K, 7/1 GO/AO.  ERA= 4.12.  Roupp gave up a run in the third inning and 3 in the 4'th.  Both rallies started with walks.  Multiple frustrations mounted in the 4'th inning starting with a 2-out walk.  Then when J. T. Brubaker RHP came in with the bases loaded and still two outs, he promptly gave up a 2-run single.  Once again we see the transition from SP to RP not stop the damage.  The most likely explanation for this is the Giants lack of strikeout pitchers, particularly in the bullpen.  Their 845 K's ranks #25 out of 30 MLB teams(although surprisingly the the Dodgers are #26 with 844.

Logan Webb RHP tries for a series win this afternoon facing Shane Drohan LHB who comes in with an ERA of 3.51.

Multiple injury updates:   

Casey Schmitt has a torn meniscus.  Will likely miss significant time.

Trevor McDonald will undergo Tommy John Surgery which puts him out not only for the rest of this season but most or all of next season too.

Memba Harrison Bader?  He's been out like forever with plantar fasciitis.  He apparently was involved in scooter accident on his way to a medical appointment for the fasciitis so the appointment turned into a trauma evaluation.  No deets available but Bader joins Hall of Famer Jeff Kent and 3-time World Series Champion Madison Bumgarner on a list of Giants suffered questionable off-field injuries.  Didn't Ron Bryant LHP ruin a promising pitching career falling off a swimming pool slide?  I think Bader is on a 2-year contract so will take up 40-man roster space in the offseason.  

Down on the Farm: July 27, 2026

 Full season leagues were idle as usual on Mondays.  ACL is done.

DSL:  Blue Jays Red crushed Giants Orange 9-1(7 innings).

Nothing to see here.

DSL:  Giants Black obliterated the Twins 10-0(7 innings).

Vinicius Dos Santos RF- 2 for 4, SB(18).  BA= .217.

Diego Alambarrio C- 2 for 3, 2B, BB. BA= .263.

Alexander Camacaro 2B- 1 for 3, HR(2), BB.  BA= .275.

Keiberg Camacaro SS- 1 for 2, BB, SF.  BA= .336.

Randry De Leon RHP- 4 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 6.29.

Edwin Reynoso LHP- 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 6.27.

Game Wrap 7/27/2026: Giants 3 Brewers 0

The Giants lineup was again in 3-run mode but this time Tyler Mahle, in possibly his final start as a Giant, pitched 3 shut out innings and 3 relievers shut it down from there.  Key Lines:

Jesus Rodriguez C- 1 for 3, 2B, R.  BA= .240.  With Daniel Susac struggling at the plate, Rodriguez got the start.  He led off the third inning with a double and scored on Luis Arraez' single.  6 Giants batters got one hit each with Rodriguez and Grant McCray going for XBH's.  

Grant McCray RF- 1 for 3, HR(1), R, 2 RBI.  BA= .125.  Willy Adames singled with 2-outs in the 4'th inning.  McCray followed with an opposite-field bomb to drive in 2 insurance runs.  That ended the Giants scoring for the night.

Tyler Mahle RHP- 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K's, 8/4 GO/AO.  ERA= 4.96.  This was Mahle's best start since April 22 when he pitched 7 shutout innings over the Dodgers.  He was lifted after 88 pitches, probably to not jeopardize his trade value.  He sports a 3.38 ERA over his last 7 starts.  As a pending free agent, he is almost certainly on the trading block. He did his part to maximize his value.  

Sam Hentges LHP(2.53), Dylan Smith RHP(2.65) and Erik Miller LHP(2.87) each pitched a scoreless frame to finish out the shut out.  

Casey Schmitt appeared to hyperextend his knee while slamming on the brakes of an aggressive turn at first base.  Tony Vitello said he will get a MRI today.  That does not sound great.  

Brewer's SP Brandon Sproat had a great move to 1B going and picked off Christian Koss and Drew Gilbert.

Landon Roupp tries to keep the winning going tonight facing Logan Henderson RHP who comes in with an ERA of 3.05.

Down on the Farm: 7/26/2026

AAA:  Sacramento River Cats outscored the Oklahoma City Comets 8-6.

Turner Hill LF- 2 for 4, BB.  BA= .331.

Scott Bandura CF- 2 for 5.  BA= .300.

Parks Harber 3B- 4 for 5, 2B.  BA= .415.

Nate Furman PH- 1 for 1, HR(7).  BA= .282.

Michael Fulmer RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K.  ERA= 3.12.

Cats scored 6 runs in the bottom of the 9'th including Furman's walk-off grand slam HR.  Anyone have a take on why Fulmer never got called up to pitch for the Giants?  I don't.  I know his fastball was barely 90 MPH in spring training but given how dreadful the Giants bullpen was and as well as he's pitched for Sacramento I feel like he should have the opportunity.

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels defeated the Hartford Yard Goats 5-2.

Trevor Cohen CF- 2 for 4.  BA= .243.

Gavin Kilen SS- 2 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .344.

Logan Martin RHP- 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K's.  ERA= 3.44.

Shane Rademacher RHP- 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 4.61.

Cristian Alvarado RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's, Save(5).  ERA= 2.79.

I was a little down on Gavin Kilen early in the year but he ended up with solid numbers in A+ and is doing very well so far in AA.  After going 0 for 10 in his first two AA games, Trevor Cohen is 9 for 27 over his last 7 games.

A+:  Eugene Emeralds crushed the Everett Aquasox 17-3.  

Jhonny Level SS- 2 for 4, 2 BB.  BA= .291.

Hayden Jatczak 1B- 2 for 4, 2 BB.  BA= .375.

Lisbel Diaz CF- 2 for 6, 2B.  BA= .264.

Zander Darby 3B- 2 for 6, HR(11).  BA= .268.

Jose Astudillo RF- 4 for 5, BB, 2 SB(5).  BA= .375.

Robert Hipwell DH- 2 for 3, HR(4), 3 BB, SB(2).  BA= .173.

Mauricio Estrella RHP- 2.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 0.79.

Ryan Slater RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 3.63.

A:  Ontario Tower Buzzers beat the San Jose Giants 8-4.

Luis Hernandez SS- 1 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .167.

Lorenzo Meola 2B- 1 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .257.

Jeremiah Jenkins 1B- 1 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .246.

Dario Reynoso 3B- 1 for 2, 2B, 2 BB.  BA= .289.

Carlos Gonzalez C- 1 for 2, 2B, 2 BB.  BA= .281.

Leandro Rodriguez LHP- 4 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 5 K's.  ERA= 4.50.

If a player doubled and walked in 5 PA's every game, he would have a slash line of .250/.400/.500 or an OPS of .900.

ACL Giants season is finished.  

DSL was idle as usual on Sundays.

Game Wrap 7/26/2026: Angels 4 Giants 3

A 2-run rally in the 9'th inning was too little, too late to overcome a 3-run Angels outburst off Carson Whisenhunt in the 4'th inning.  Key Lines:

Luis Arraez 2B- 2 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI.  BA= .327.  Arraez doubled with 2 outs in the 9'th inning to drive in 2 runs but Heliot Ramos LF followed with a K to end the game.

Willy Adames SS- 1 for 4, 2B, 2 R.  Adames led off the 5'th with a double and scored on a force out/throwing error.  He scored his second run in the 9'th on Arraez' double after reaching base on a fielder's choice.

Drew Cavanaugh C- 2 for 2, 2 BB, R.  BA= .262.  One of Cavanaugh's walks was in the 9'th inning.  He scored on Arraez' double.  Cavanaugh seems to have elite plate discipline with an OBP of .392.  He batting .400, 4 for 10, over his last 7 games and is batting .281, 9 for 32 over his last 15. So far all of his MLB hits are singles.

Carson Whisenhunt LHP- 5 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 7 K's.  ERA= 4.60.  Whisenhunt's day was ruined by a 3-batter sequence in the 4'th inning:  HR, Walk, HR.  Probably not a coincidence that the HR's were from RH batters Jorge Soler and Jo Adell.  

Adrian Houser RHP- 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K's, 5/1 GO/AO.  ERA= 4.86.  Houser's ERA is 2.86 in 22 IP over his last 7 appearances and 3.82 in 61.1 IP over his last 15 appearances.  Does he have trade value?  Will he move back into the rotation after the trade deadline?

The BrewCrew comes to town starting tomorrow with Tyler Mahle RHP facing Brandon Sproat RHP who comes in with a 5.09 ERA.

We'll be refreshing our MLBTR feed every 5 minutes all week.

Down on the Farm: 7/25/2026

AAA:  Sacramento River Cats blew up the Oklahoma City Comets 11-0.

Scott Bandura LF- 1 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .297.

Parks Harber 3B- 3 for 5, 2B, SB(1).  BA= .361.

Bo Davidson RF- 2 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .297.

Eddys Leonard 1B- 1 for 4, HR(1), BB.  BA= .143.

Trent Harris RHP- 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K's.  ERA= 3.38.

Reiver Sanmartin LHP- 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 3.51.

Ryan Walker RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 2.40.

 Newcomer Eddys Leonard homers in his second game with the Cats.  He was released by the Brewers organization.  His batting line with the Nashville Sounds was .287/.371/.502 with 14 HR, 8 SB.  If the Giants traded Heliot Ramos or Casey Schmitt for pitching, Parks Harber looks like another option for either LF or 3B.  Generally pitchers move from starting to relieving to unlock their potential but Trent Harris has been on the Closer track his whole pro career and now bursts on the scene in a starting role.  Based on scouting reports he's always had the stuff.

AA:  Hartford Yard Goats defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels 5-3.

7 Squirrels batters had one hit each with doubles by Jack Payton LF(.277), Dakota Jordan CF(.290), Diego Velasquez DH(.303) and Gavin Kilen SS(.310).  

A+:  Everett Aquasox beat the Eugene Emeralds 6-2.

Jhonny Level SS- 0 for 2, 2 BB.  BA= .287.

Hayden Jatczak 1B- 1 for 4, HR(1).  BA= .250.

Daniel Rogers C- 2 for 3.  BA= .227.

A:  San Jose Giants outscored the Ontario Tower Buzzers 8-3.

Josuar Gonzalez SS- 1 for 1, BB, SB(1).  BA= 1.000.  

Luis Hernandez 3B/SS- 0 for 2, 2 BB, SF.  BA= .000.

Junior Barajas C- 2 for 4, 2 HR(9).  BA= .244.

Broedy Poppell RF/2B- 2 for 4, SB(13).  BA= .236.

Jordan Gottesman LHP- 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 4.13.

Young Josuar had quite an adventurous A level debut:  Single, walk, SB, gets thrown out on the bases twice then leaves the game with what is described as a groin cramp.  I will be disappointed if he hits the IL and misses the Rancho Cucamonga series.  There is still Luis Hernandez who, in addition to his batting line, made a sensational play as a 3B from way behind the bag in foul territory.  Look up the video.  

DSL:  Giants Black shut down Giants Orange 9-0.

Franco Willias DH- 2 for 3, 2 2B, 2 HBP, SB(23).  BA= .375.

Alessandro Duran 1B- 2 for 3, HR(2), BB.  BA= .317.

Nelson Lopez 2B- 3 for 4, SB(3).  BA= .241.

Luis Padron C(16 yo)- 1 for 4, HR(1).  BA= .300.

Carlos Toro RHP- 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 4.87.

Brayan Cabello RHP- 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 1.27.