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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb-rumors-jon-heyman-two-favorites-juan-soto-free-agency-pursuit');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jon Heyman names two favorites for Juan Soto free agency pursuit');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jon-Heyman-names-two-favorites-for-Juan-Soto-free-agency-pursuit.jpg"></figure><h1>Jon Heyman names two favorites for Juan Soto free agency pursuit</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-10T15:08:55-07:00">October 10th, 3:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-10T15:49:44-07:00">October 10th, 3:49pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the MLB offseason approaches, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-anonymous-player-blue-jays-bonkers-juan-soto-contract-offer">free-agency saga surrounding Juan Soto</a> is sure to be intense with multiple teams vying for the young superstar’s services. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the New York Yankees are clear frontrunners in the pursuit, even though he’s already on the team and closely followed by their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets.</p><p>This high-stakes bidding war will place two of baseball’s <a href="https://x.com/BRWalkoff/status/1844461643201380502" rel="noopener">most prominent franchises</a> at the center of what could become one of the sport’s most significant free-agency moves in recent history. The Yankees, known for their willingness to invest heavily in marquee players, are reportedly keen on keeping Soto to their lineup.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Potential landing spots for Juan Soto 👀</p><p>(w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeyman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JonHeyman</a>) <a href="https://t.co/L4KER8lksL">pic.twitter.com/L4KER8lksL</a></p><p>— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) <a href="https://twitter.com/BRWalkoff/status/1844461643201380502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Soto’s ability to draw walks and his power-hitting prowess make him an ideal candidate for the Yankees, who have historically favored sluggers that can capitalize on the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium. And his numbers in 2024 show that he would be a perfect fit should he remain in the Bronx.</p><h2><b>Where will Soto end up in 2025?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jaun-Soto.jpg"><figcaption>Peter Aiken-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With resources to match their ambitions, the Yankees are well-positioned to make a competitive offer. Their clear interest in Soto underscores a strategic intent to keep the roster of young, elite talent together, ensuring their competitiveness in the AL East and beyond.</p><p>A successful bid for Soto would signal the Yankees’ commitment to returning to World Series contention, especially if they fail to make it this year.</p><p>The Mets, on the other hand, have also expressed substantial interest in Soto. Their number two ranking in this free agency race highlights the aggressive approach team owner Steve Cohen has adopted since taking over. The Mets’ pursuit of Soto aligns with their recent strategy of acquiring high-impact players to elevate their team status in the National League.</p><p>Soto’s potential arrival in Queens would provide the Mets with a much-needed boost in their offensive lineup. Pairing him with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-francisco-lindor-declaration-fans-making-world-series-plans">Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo</a> can create a formidable order capable of being the best in the league.</p><p>Moreover, securing Soto would also serve as a significant public relations victory over their crosstown rivals, enhancing the Mets’ appeal to both fans and potential future signings.</p><p>While the Yankees and Mets are front and center in this chase, the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers remain in the conversation, albeit as less likely destinations according to Heyman’s analysis. However, the Giants always seem to finish in second for every top free agent on the market. See Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani to name a few.</p><p>The Giants are on the up and up as they head into 2025. With Buster Posey at the helm of the front office and Matt Chapman returning, they look to surprise the MLB. The Dodgers, of course, have a huge supply of money and are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-los-angeles-considering-bold-pitching-plan-for-game-5-vs-padres">still fighting for a World Series title in 2024. </a></p><p>As the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be on Soto and the teams vying for his commitment with the MLB world eagerly anticipating his ultimate choice.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jon Heyman names two favorites for Juan Soto free agency pursuit

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/former-giants-all-star-goes-scorched-earth-after-farhan-zaidi-firing');   ga('set', 'title', 'Former Giants All-Star goes scorched earth after Farhan Zaidi firing');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Former-SF-All-Star-goes-scorched-earth-after-Farhan-Zaidi-firing-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Former Giants All-Star goes scorched earth after Farhan Zaidi firing</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-09T15:30:50-07:00">October 9th, 3:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-09T15:30:50-07:00">October 9th, 3:30pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In the wake of the San Francisco Giants’ decision to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-buster-posey-shockingly-takes-over-farhan-zaidi">part ways with President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi</a>, former Giants All-Star and legend Will Clark delivered a fiery and unfiltered response that reverberated through the organization and its fan base. Known for his fiery passion both on and off the field, Clark didn’t hold back during a recent appearance on No Filter Net, where he expressed his frustrations with the organization’s current state and its reliance on analytics.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">WILL CLARK: "All you statistical guys that are in the f****n' San Francisco Giants organization, you better watch your a** too because you f***ers might be gone as well."</p><p>(Via <a href="https://twitter.com/NoFilterNet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NoFilterNet</a>) <a href="https://t.co/GpHAZx9ATe">pic.twitter.com/GpHAZx9ATe</a></p><p>— KNBR (@KNBR) <a href="https://twitter.com/KNBR/status/1843432834163454003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Clark’s comments, delivered at a pivotal moment for the Giants, carry significant weight. The team, despite Zaidi’s efforts to integrate advanced statistical analysis, has been struggling to maintain consistency, and made the postseason one time during his six-year tenure. Clark’s perspective as a six-time All-Star and legend of the game, adds a layer of importance to the ongoing debate about the role of analytics in baseball.</p><p>“All you statistical guys that are in the fin’ San Francisco Giants organization, you better watch your a*s too because you f***ers might be gone as well,” Clark declared as captured on X via KNBR, signaling potential further upheavals within the team’s front office.</p><h2><b>Farhan Zaidi was nothing more than mediocre</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Farhan-Zaidi.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The passionate outburst from Clark highlights a growing tension within baseball between traditional approaches to the game and the newer, data-driven strategies that many teams have adopted over the last two decades. It also highlights the extreme mediocrity during Zaidi’s tenure with the club.</p><p>Clark, a pivotal figure in the Giants’ lineup during the late 1980s and early 1990s, represents a voice for the traditionalist perspective, advocating for a balance or reassessment of how heavily analytics should weigh in baseball decision-making.</p><p>Another takeaway from his rant was the fact that Zaidi would overrule manager Bob Melvin on his lineup. He goes on to explain how managers like Melvin and former Giants manager Bruce Bochy have managed for so long. They know the game. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-buster-posey-fires-gm-president">With Buster Posey taking the helm for the Giants</a>, Clark expects things to go back to the way they were in the championship years, where Posey was the face of the franchise as a player.</p><p>The firing of Zaidi was a significant move by the Giants, indicating a possible shift in direction or philosophy moving forward. It also opens up a broader debate on the effectiveness of analytics in sports management, especially in a franchise as storied as the Giants.</p><p>While statistical analysis has undeniably transformed many aspects of baseball, from scouting and player development to in-game decision-making, Clark’s comments underscore a sentiment felt by some within the sport that the human element and traditional scouting insights still hold substantial value.</p><p>As the Giants navigate this period of transition, the reaction from a respected former player like Clark could influence the organization’s future decisions. It raises questions about how the team will balance innovative strategies with the foundational principles that have historically shaped the sport.</p><p>Ultimately, Clark’s fiery comments reflect more than just dissatisfaction with a single executive’s performance; they tap into a deeper discourse on the future of baseball management and the ongoing struggle to find the right mix of old-school grit and new-age analytics. As the Giants reassess their strategic direction, the baseball world will be watching closely to see how this storied franchise evolves in response to one of its most turbulent periods.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Former Giants All-Star goes scorched earth after Farhan Zaidi firing

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/giants-news-buster-posey-reveals-san-franciscos-new-gm-plan');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants’ Buster Posey reveals new GM plan');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Giants-news-Buster-Posey-reveals-San-Franciscos-new-GM-plan.jpg"></figure><h1>Giants’ Buster Posey reveals new GM plan</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-01T19:24:24-07:00">October 1st, 7:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-01T19:25:17-07:00">October 1st, 7:25pm</time><address><a>Chris Dodson</a>Chris Dodson is a New Orleans Pelicans beat reporter for ClutchPoints. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco Giants won three World Series titles thanks to some aggressiveness in the market and Buster Posey’s steady hand behind the plate. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-buster-posey-fires-gm-president">Giants are returning to that championship blueprint</a> with a slightly different configuration on the field and in the front office. Posey, who retired in 2021, was named the new Giants President of Baseball Operations and the new man in charge is wasting no time in reshaping the organization.</p><p>Fomers <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-bruce-bochy-logan-webb-react-buster-poseys-shocking-gm-move">Giants approved of the move</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-buster-poseys-stance-blake-snells-upcoming-free-agency-please-fans">Posey was already negotiating free-agent deals</a>. Pitching ace Blake Snell is not the only person with a bit of future job clarity. San Francisco is now accepting applications for a new general manager to replace Pete Putila, who is expected to stay with the Giants in a different role.</p><p>Posey’s <a href="https://x.com/extrabaggs/status/1841169757980279263" rel="noopener">explanation left no doubt</a> that the new GM would have to be more of a born baseball person willing to accept the analytics part of the game. The former regime leaned heavily towards analytics with the eye test coming in a distant second.</p><p>“I want a servant leader who can empower people,” explained Posey. “Ideally someone with a scouting background would be important for me as well. Today’s game is so much about meshing what your eyes see and instincts are with what the data is telling you.”</p><p>The <a href="https://www.mlb.com/giants/news/farhan-zaidi-fired-by-giants-buster-posey-named-president-of-baseball-ops" rel="noopener">team’s official press release</a> gave former lead executive Farhan Zaidi a<a href="https://x.com/SFGiants/status/1840800969732604247" rel="noopener"> boilerplate sendoff</a> before announcing Posey’s assencion to the top spot. Zaidi, formerly with the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers, has only one team left to hit the front office California cycle. The Los Angeles Angels do not have an opening, however.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/HhuBNNL3f2">pic.twitter.com/HhuBNNL3f2</a></p><p>— SFGiants (@SFGiants) <a href="https://twitter.com/SFGiants/status/1840800969732604247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Posey won Rookie of the Year, the 2012 MVP, three World Series, and was a seven-time All-Star. The new Big Boss of San Francisco Bay’s baseball club was an All-Star in 2021 with a .304 batting average but decided to hang up the cleats. Posey was soon spotted in the ownership box, plotting the next way to win a pennant.</p><h2><b>Posey pushing Giants to grow with the game</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Buster-Posey-addresses-media.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Zaidi was an MIT grad with more math awards than fielded grounders. Posey explained the next general manager will need more of a baseball-entrenched track to the Giants. Old school scouts with minor league experience should be encouraged to apply but they must also accept analytics are <a href="https://x.com/susanslusser/status/1841164672386679148" rel="noopener">“here to stay”</a> per The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser.</p><p>“Analytics are here to stay,” Posey stated. “It would be a mistake not to use them.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants’ Buster Posey reveals new GM plan

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/giants-news-buster-posey-fires-gm-president');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buster Posey fires GM after taking over as Giants president');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Giants-news-Buster-Posey-fires-GM-after-taking-over-as-president.jpg"></figure><h1>Buster Posey fires GM after taking over as Giants president</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-01T12:18:04-07:00">October 1st, 12:18pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-01T15:47:20-07:00">October 1st, 3:47pm</time><address><a>Matt De Lima</a>Matt De Lima is an Associate Editor for NFL and college football at ClutchPoints. He has been covering sports for over 12 years at sites like Sports Illustrated, The Game Day, and countless others. Born and raised in California, he is a graduate of Virginia Tech and a diehard Hokies fan who now resides in southern Maryland.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>There’s a new sheriff in town with the San Francisco Giants. Buster Posey, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-buster-posey-shockingly-takes-over-farhan-zaidi">the Giants’ new president of baseball operations</a>, replaced Farhan Zaidi on Monday. Zaidi held that role since 2018 after being the Los Angeles Dodgers general manager from 2014 to 2018.</p><p>Posey <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1841164342982529115" rel="noopener">wasted no time</a> firing general manager Pete Putila, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. He was GM for two years and joined San Francisco after spending 2019 to 2022 as the Houston Astros assistant general manager. Posey hopes to hire a general manager with a scouting background as soon as possible.</p><p>After winning three World Series titles over five years from 2010 to 2014, the Giants have struggled to tread water and compete with the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.</p><p>In September 2022, the Giants announced that Posey would join the team’s ownership group and serve on its board of directors.  The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly reported that <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5770168/2024/09/15/sf-giants-matt-chapman-buster-posey-negotiations/" rel="noopener">something was amiss</a> among Giants’ leadership.</p><p>“Sources interviewed for this story were granted anonymity in exchange for their candor about topics they were not authorized to address publicly.</p><p>“They described an ownership group that valued (Matt) Chapman’s shining work ethic as much as his steady contributions on the field, that viewed the 31-year-old as someone who could instill both continuity as well as a culture change, and that was adamant to avoid a repeat of last offseason, when a standoff between the Giants and Boras lasted until mid-March.</p><p>“It was an ownership group that viewed re-signing Chapman as a slam dunk — and did not trust Zaidi and Boras to finish at the rim.”</p><p>On September 16, Chapman negotiated a six-year, $151M contract extension with Posey, not Zaidi.</p><h2><b>Assessing Buster Posey’s new leadership role with the Giants</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Giants-GM-Buster-Posey-waving-to-the-fans.jpg"><figcaption>© Robert Edwards-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Posey has already made it a priority to consider bringing back starting pitcher Blake Snell. Giants team chairman Greg Johnson also <a href="https://apnews.com/article/buster-posey-giants-zaidi-2563de0f031843d63939f9d74457b92c" rel="noopener">acknowledged full trust</a> in Posey via statement from the Associated Press.</p><p>“As we look ahead, I’m excited to share that Buster Posey will now take on a greater role as the new president of baseball operations,” Johnson said. “We are looking for someone who can define, direct, and lead this franchise’s baseball philosophy, and we feel that Buster is the perfect fit.</p><p>“Buster has the demeanor, intelligence, and drive to do this job, and we are confident that he and Bob Melvin will work together to bring back winning baseball to San Francisco.”</p><p>The Giants last finished a season with a winning record in 2021, but unfortunately, were eliminated in the NL Division Series in five games against the Dodgers that year.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buster Posey fires GM after taking over as Giants president

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/giants-news-buster-poseys-stance-blake-snells-upcoming-free-agency-please-fans');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buster Posey gives stance on Blake Snell’s upcoming free agency that will please Giants fans');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Buster-Poseys-stance-on-Blake-Snells-upcoming-free-agency-will-please-fans.jpg"></figure><h1>Buster Posey gives stance on Blake Snell’s upcoming free agency that will please Giants fans</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-01T11:33:52-07:00">October 1st, 11:33am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-01T11:33:52-07:00">October 1st, 11:33am</time><address><a>Benjamin Adducchio</a>Benjamin Adducchio is a journalist and writer with more than a decade of experience in covering sports news. Ben is a passionate sports fan who loves college football, basketball, and the New York Yankees.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>New San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey is giving his view on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-blake-snell-aggressive-free-agency">the upcoming free agency</a> of pitcher Blake Snell. Posey says that Snell’s free agency is a priority to<a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1841169531776934287" rel="noopener"> take a hard look at</a>, per USA Today Sports.</p><p>Posey took over the team following a disappointing season, that saw the Giants finish with a 80-82 record. San Francisco has just one division title since 2015. The former All-Star catcher who played for years in the Bay is now helping to general manage. Posey was part of three World Series championships in San Francisco.</p><p>The Giants would love to keep Snell. The veteran pitcher spent 2024 in San Francisco, but didn’t have a stellar season. Snell finished the campaign posting a 3.12 ERA in 20 game appearances. He picked up five wins, which was the lowest win total Snell’s had since the 2020 season.</p><h2>The Giants will have to work hard to build a winning team once again</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-28-24-snell-image.jpeg"><figcaption>© Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>San Francisco finished with a losing record in manager Bob Melvin’s first season. For Melvin to succeed, there will need to be talent for him to coach. It’s harder for the Giants considering they share the NL West Division with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers agreed to spend more than $1 billion this offseason on just two players. Those two are Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.</p><p>Posey has the cachet of being so close to the team for so long. He spent his entire career playing in San Francisco, and went to the All-Star game seven times. He finished as the 2012 National League MVP that season. The former catcher has<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-bruce-bochy-logan-webb-react-buster-poseys-shocking-gm-move"> a vote of support</a> from former manager Bruce Bochy, as well as current pitcher Logan Webb.</p><p>Posey joined the club’s ownership group in 2022, after retiring from baseball a year earlier. He takes the job as president of baseball operations over from Farhan Zaidi, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-buster-posey-shockingly-takes-over-farhan-zaidi">who was let go</a>.</p><p>“As we look ahead, I’m excited to share that Buster Posey will now take on a greater role as the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/buster-posey-giants-zaidi-2563de0f031843d63939f9d74457b92c" rel="noopener">new president of baseball operations</a>,” Giants team chairman Greg Johnson said in a statement, per the Associated Press. “We are looking for someone who can define, direct and lead this franchise’s baseball philosophy and we feel that Buster is the perfect fit. Buster has the demeanor, intelligence and drive to do this job, and we are confident that he and Bob Melvin will work together to bring back winning baseball to San Francisco.”</p><p>The Giants last made the postseason in 2021. Giants fans hope for good news regarding this team in the near future.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buster Posey gives stance on Blake Snell’s upcoming free agency that will please Giants fans

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Ben is a passionate sports fan who loves college football, basketball, and the New York Yankees.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The new San Francisco Giants general manager is getting some big endorsements. Buster Posey’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-buster-posey-shockingly-takes-over-farhan-zaidi">job is to lead</a> the Giants back to a World Series, and some famed baseball figures think he can do it. Those are former Giants manager Bruce Bochy, as well as current team pitcher Logan Webb.</p><p>“I believe Buster will be fantastic in this new role and can’t wait to see what<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5808143/2024/09/30/buster-posey-sf-giants-president-baseball-operations/?source=emp_shared_article" rel="noopener"> he brings to the table</a>,” Webb said, per The Athletic.</p><p>Posey is officially the president of baseball operations with the Giants. The former catcher replaces Farhan Zaidi, who was let go. The Giants finished 80-82 this season.</p><p>“I’m excited for Buster,” former Giants manager Bochy said. “He has such a great feel for the game. He did a great job leading on the field so I’m sure he will excel in this leadership role.”</p><p>Posey retired from baseball in 2021, and he soon after joined the Giants organization in 2022.</p><h2>Buster Posey must make the Giants contenders in the NL</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Buster-Posey-shows-the-crowd-some-love.jpg"><figcaption>Robert Edwards-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>San Francisco was once a true power in the National League. The team won World Series titles three times in five years a decade ago. That includes championships in 2010, 2012 and then 2014. Those teams were led by Bochy, and had players like the hurler Tim Lincecum leading the way.</p><p>In the last decade, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-lose-infielder-for-season">it hasn’t gone so well</a> for the Bay area team. The Giants have only one division title in the last decade. The team is now outgunned in the NL West by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who spent buckets of money to bring in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto last offseason.</p><p>Posey’s job is to return the Giants to dominance.</p><p>“As we look ahead, I’m excited to share that Buster Posey will now <a href="https://apnews.com/article/buster-posey-giants-zaidi-2563de0f031843d63939f9d74457b92c" rel="noopener">take on a greater role</a> as the new president of baseball operations,” Giants team chairman Greg Johnson said in a statement, per the Associated Press. “We are looking for someone who can define, direct and lead this franchise’s baseball philosophy and we feel that Buster is the perfect fit. Buster has the demeanor, intelligence and drive to do this job, and we are confident that he and Bob Melvin will work together to bring back winning baseball to San Francisco.”</p><p>Posey played in MLB from 2009-2019 with the Giants, and then again in 2021. He was on each of those three World Series teams. The former player was a 7-time All-Star, who also won the National League MVP award in 2012. He clearly has a lot of support from people who were close to those Giants teams, including Bochy.</p><p>The Giants last made the postseason in 2021.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bruce Bochy, Logan Webb react to Buster Posey’s shocking Giants GM move

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/giants-news-buster-posey-shockingly-takes-over-farhan-zaidi');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buster Posey shockingly taking over for Farhan Zaidi as next Giants president');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Buster-Posey-shockingly-taking-over-for-Farhan-Zaidi-as-next-president.jpg"></figure><h1>Buster Posey shockingly taking over for Farhan Zaidi as next Giants president</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-30T10:19:03-07:00">September 30th, 10:19am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-30T12:10:30-07:00">September 30th, 12:10pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco Giants are looking to their championship past in the hopes of ending a tired run of mediocrity and bringing back a proud baseball tradition to the Bay Area. And in doing so, they are <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1840800389698109935" rel="noopener">dropping a bombshell</a> on the MLB world. Franchise great Buster Posey will replace Farhan Zaidi as the team’s president of baseball operations, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-farhan-zaidi-honest-job-security">Zaidi’s job security</a> was believed to be vulnerable, but the swift hiring of the former MVP-winning catcher is quite stunning, to say the least. There was a sense of urgency surrounding the Giants heading into both last offseason and the 2024 campaign, and after a second consecutive losing year (80-82), ownership is clearly growing impatient for change.</p><p>With Gabe Kapler being relieved of his managerial duties in 2023 and Zaidi following him out the door a year later, it is imperative that the organization quickly stabilizes. The addition of Posey, who spent his entire 12-year MLB career with San Francisco and has been a minority owner since 2022, will ideally accomplish just that.</p><h2><b>Can Buster Posey right the Giants’ unsteady ship?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Buster-Posey-shows-the-crowd-some-love.jpg"><figcaption>Robert Edwards-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>This decision is risky, considering the new executive is lacking in front-office experience, but it is bound to be met with copious local approval. The city watched Posey thrive at the plate (lifetime .302 batting average, 158 home runs) and guide a stellar pitching staff from behind it en route to winning three World Series titles (2010, 2012, 2014). Moreover, the 37-year-old has already showcased exceptional communication skills with at least one active member of the club.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-important-message-buster-posey-matt-chapman-151-million-contract">Posey made Matt Chapman feel comfortable</a> about the Giants’ future when the two spoke, which reportedly contributed to the four-time Gold Glove third baseman inking a six-year, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-matt-chapman-agrees-to-massive-6-year-extension-deal">$151 million contract extension</a> early in September. His responsibilities will substantially increase going forward, but there are obviously multiple people who believe he can once again be the glue that holds a prosperous baseball product together.</p><p>“We are looking for someone who can define, direct and lead this franchise’s baseball philosophy and we feel that Buster is the perfect fit,” Giants chairman Greg Johnson said in a statement, per Passan. “Buster has the demeanor, intelligence and drive to do this job, and we are confident that he and (manager) Bob Melvin will work together to bring back winning baseball to San Francisco.”</p><p>Buster Posey must quickly formulate an offseason strategy and figure out a way to launch his beloved team back into relevance. If all goes well, the next October should go much differently than the previous two.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buster Posey shockingly taking over for Farhan Zaidi as next Giants president

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/giants-news-blake-snell-aggressive-free-agency');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants’ Blake Snell’s ‘aggressive’ free agency belief after strong 2024 campaign');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-28-24-snell-featured.jpeg"></figure><h1>Giants’ Blake Snell’s ‘aggressive’ free agency belief after strong 2024 campaign</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-28T11:59:14-07:00">September 28th, 11:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-28T11:59:14-07:00">September 28th, 11:59am</time><address><a>David Korn</a>David Korn is an MLB associate editor at ClutchPoints. He is also a producer at MLB Network Radio and covers college basketball for A10Talk. David graduated from George Washington in 2023, where he was the radio play-by-play broadcaster for their Men's and Women's Basketball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After a chaotic free agency this offseason and a disastrous start to his San Francisco Giants career, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-blake-snell-free-agency-update-as-he-dominates">Blake Snell has settled in during the second half</a> of the 2024 season and looked like the two-time Cy Young winner baseball fans have come to know.</p><p>Snell, who signed a two-year, $62 million contract with the Giants late last offseason, is expected to opt out and re-enter free agency to try and sign a long-term deal after his excellent second half.</p><p>Ahead of Saturday’s game against against the St. Louis Cardinals, Snell addressed how <a href="https://x.com/PavlovicNBCS/status/1840078548079653220" rel="noopener">he plans</a> to approach this offseason to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.</p><p>Snell said that he loved being in San Francisco and that he will have conversations about his future with the team with Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and Giants ownership. He also said that he plans on having a full Spring Training and that he will “be more aggressive earlier,” per Pavlovic.</p><p>This is great news for Giants fans. Not only does Snell appear to be willing to return to the Giants, but he is committing to making sure he is ready to go on Opening Day. Based on the way Snell has pitched in the second half of the season, if he has a normal offseason and a full Spring Training, he should be considered one of the early Cy Young favorites.</p><p>Snell made headlines by waiting until late March to sign with the Giants last offseason, giving him very little time to prepare for the upcoming season. During his struggles to start the year, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blake-snell-jordan-montgomery-drop-spring-training-truth-bombs-after-disastrous-starts">Snell was outspoken about how important Spring Training</a> was for him and how much he missed not having it.</p><h2><b>The second half of Blake Snell’s 2024 season with the San Francisco Giants</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-28-24-snell-image.jpeg"><figcaption>© Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Since the All-Star break, Snell has been one of the absolute best pitchers in all of Major League Baseball. He has a 1.23 ERA and has pitched at least six innings in 10 of his 14 starts, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-blake-snells-postgame-interview-after-no-hitter-is-hilariously-epic">including a no-hitter on Aug. 2</a>. Snell has famously struggled to go deep into games before this season, so the fact that he is consistently going six innings, and even longer sometimes, shows that he may be turning a corner in that aspect of his game.</p><p>Snell’s second half has shown teams that he deserves to be one of the highest-paid pitchers in the league. If the Giants will not offer him that type of contract, someone else surely will.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants’ Blake Snell’s ‘aggressive’ free agency belief after strong 2024 campaign

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cardinals-vs-giants-prediction-odds-pick-9-28-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cardinals vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Cardinals-vs.-Giants-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Cardinals vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-28T09:10:16-07:00">September 28th, 9:10am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-28T09:10:16-07:00">September 28th, 9:10am</time><address><a>Bryan Logan</a>Bryan Logan decided to jump into his passion for Sports Betting in 2022 after spending years in the world of education. With a love for analytics and all sports, he began working on models for daily sports picks. This led him to ClutchPoints in 2023, where he is a part of the betting editorial team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Blake Snell heads to the mound for the San Francisco Giants as they face the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Cardinals-Giants prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Cardinals-Giants Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Andre Pallante</b> vs. <b>Tristan Beck</b></p><p><b>Andre Pallante</b> (8-8) with a 3.71 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Pallante went seven innings, giving up a hit and two walks. He would give up one run and take the win over the Guardians.</p><p>2024 Road Splits: Pallante is 2-3 on the road in eight starts and 13 appearances on the road. He has a .222 opponent batting average on the road as well.</p><p><b>Tristan Beck</b> 1.50 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in 12.0 innings as a reliever.</p><p>Last Start: N/A</p><p>2024 Home Splits: 8.0 innings, 9 K’s, 2.25 ERA and 1.13 WHIP at Oracle Park.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cardinals-Giants Odds</b></h2><p>St. Louis Cardinals: -1.5 (+168)</p><p>Moneyline: +100</p><p>San Francisco Giants: +1.5 (-205)</p><p>Moneyline: -118</p><p>Over: 7.5 (-104)</p><p>Under: 7.5 (-118)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Cardinals vs. Giants</b></h2><p>Time: 4:05 PM ET/ 1:05 PM PT</p><p>TV: BSMW/NBCSBA</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Cardinals Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Cardinals are tied for 23rd in runs scored while sitting 13th in batting average, 15th in on-base percentage, and 21st in slugging. Alec Burelson leads the team in RBIs this year. He is hitting .265  this year with a .308 on-base percentage. He has 21 home runs and 74 RBIs while scoring 69 times this year. Brendan Donovan is also hitting well. He is hitting .274 on the year with a .338 on-base percentage. He has 13 home runs, 69 RBIs, and has scored 63 times. Nolan Arenado rounds out the best bats of the year. He is hitting .269 with a .323 on-base percentage this year. He has 16 home runs with 70 RBIs while scoring 69 times this year.</p><p>Ivan Herrera has led the way in the last week. He is hitting .462 in the last week with two home runs, four RBIs, and five runs scored. Masyn Winn has also been solid in the last week. He is hitting .231 in the last week with a home run, four RBIs, and six runs scored. Rounding out the<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cardinals-news-lars-nootbaar-offseason-meeting-oli-marmol"> top bats in the last week is Lars Nootbar</a>. Nootbar is hitting .364 in the last week, with a home run, three RBIs, and five runs scored.  The Cardinals are hitting .256 in the last week, with seven home runs, and 29 runs scored in the last six games.</p><h2><b>Why The Giants Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Giants are 17th in the majors in runs scored while sitting 21st in batting average, 21st in on-base percentage, and 17th in slugging percentage. Matt Chapman leads the way this year. He is hitting .246 on the year with a .328 on-base percentage. He has 27 home runs, 78 RBIs, and has scored 96 times. Joining him in having a solid year is Heliot Ramos. He is hitting .273 on the year with a .326 on-base percentage. Ramos has 22 home runs, 72 RBIs, and 53 runs scored. Rounding out the top bats is Michael Conforto. He is hitting just .234 this year but with a .306 on-base percentage. He has 20 home runs, 66 RBIs and 55 runs scored this year.</p><p>Matt Chapman has led the way in the last week. He is hitting just .211 in the last week but has a .286 on-base percentage. He has three home runs, five RBIs, and three runs scored in the last week. Brett Wisely is hitting .231 in the last week with a home run, four RBIS, and a run scored. Rounding out the best bats in the last week is Michael Confrot. He is hitting .238 in the last week with two home runs, four RBIs, and four runs scores in the last week. The Giants are hitting .234 in the last week with 13 home runs and 32 runs scored in the last six games.</p><p>Current Giants have 26 career at-bats against Andre Pallante. they have hit .385 against Pallante. Matt Chapman is 3-6 with a double and two RBIs. Meanwhile, Heliot Ramos is 1-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Finally, Patrick Bailey is 2-3 against Pallante.</p><h2><b>Final Cardinals-Giants Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Andre Pallante has been solid in the last seven starts. He has given up two or fewer runs in five of the seven starts. Further, the Cardinals have won five of the seven games. The Giants were planning on starting Blake Snell but scratched home Saturday morning. Tristan Beck will take the bump as an opener for the Giants as they will probably not throw Snell again this season. Even with Snell out, the Giants are a better play. The Cardinals have been solid at the plate as of late, but the Giants have been better. Take the Giants in this one.</p><p><b>Final Cardinals-Giants Prediction &amp; Pick: Giants ML (-118)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cardinals vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cardinals-vs-giants-prediction-odds-pick-9-27-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cardinals vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick – 9/27/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MLB-Odds-Cardinals-vs.-Giants-prediction-pick-how-to-watch-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Cardinals vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick – 9/27/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-27T08:41:10-07:00">September 27th, 8:41am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-27T08:41:10-07:00">September 27th, 8:41am</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.2024 YTD Record |NBA: 55-41 |NCAAB: 6-8 |MMA: 74-30 |Overall: 135-79</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Miles Mikolas will take the mound for the Cardinals in game one of their series with the Giants on Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Cardinals-Giants prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Cardinals-Giants Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Miles Mikolas </b>vs. <b><b>Landen Roupp</b></b></p><p><b>Miles Mikolas </b>(9-11) with a 5.35 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Miles Mikolas earned the win over Cleveland on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks while striking out four batters over six innings.</p><p>2024 Road Splits: Miles Mikolas has been solid on the road with a 7-5 record and a  4.59 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.</p><p><b>Landen Roupp </b>(1-1) with a 2.70 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Landen Roupp earned the win against the Royals on Saturday, allowing three hits and three walks with three strikeouts over five scoreless innings.</p><p>2024 Home Splits: Landen Roupp has been worse at home than on the road in limited action where he is 0-1 with a 4.34 ERA and 1.28 WHIP</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cardinals-Giants Odds</b></h2><p>St. Louis Cardinals: +1.5 (-205)</p><p>Moneyline: +108</p><p>San Francisco Giants: -1.5 (+168)</p><p>Moneyline: -126</p><p>Over: 7.5 (+100)</p><p>Under: 7.5 (-122)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Cardinals vs. Giants </b></h2><p>Time: 10:15 PM ET/7:15 PM PT</p><p>TV: Bally Sports Midwest, NBC Sports Bay Area, MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Cardinals Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>As the Cardinals head to Oracle Park to face the Giants on Friday, all signs point to a potential upset for the visiting team, with Miles Mikolas poised to outperform the relatively inexperienced Landen Roupp.</p><p>Mikolas, despite his 5.35 ERA this season, brings a wealth of experience to the mound. His ability to eat innings, having pitched 166.2 innings this year, demonstrates his durability and potential to go deep into games. This could be crucial in preserving the Cardinals’ bullpen for the rest of the series.</p><p>The Cardinals’ offense, led by the ever-dangerous Paul Goldschmidt, is primed to capitalize on Roupp’s limited major-league experience. Goldschmidt’s 21 home runs and Alec Burleson’s 73 RBIs provide a potent middle-of-the-order threat that could prove challenging for the young Giants pitcher.</p><p>While Roupp has shown promise with a 2.70 ERA over 46.2 innings, his 24 walks in that span indicate potential control issues. The patient Cardinals lineup could exploit this weakness, working counts and forcing Roupp into high-stress situations early in the game. Moreover, the Cardinals’ recent offensive surge, as evidenced by their 11-run outburst against the White Sox, suggests they’re hitting their stride at the right time. This momentum, combined with Mikolas’ veteran savvy, could be the deciding factor in a road victory.</p><p>Although the Giants have home-field advantage, the Cardinals’ experience, offensive firepower, and Mikolas’ ability to navigate tough lineups give them a clear edge in this matchup. Expect St. Louis to come out swinging and secure a crucial win to kick off this series in San Francisco.</p><h2><b>Why The Giants Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>As the Giants prepare to host the Cardinals at Oracle Park on Friday, all signs point to a potential breakout performance from young hurler Landen Roupp, who looks poised to outshine the struggling veteran Miles Mikolas.</p><p>Roupp has been a revelation for the Giants this season, boasting an impressive 2.70 ERA over 46.2 innings. His ability to limit hard contact and keep the ball in the park, having allowed just one home run so far, will be crucial against a Cardinals lineup that has underperformed expectations this year.</p><p>The Giants’ offense, led by the red-hot Matt Chapman, is primed to capitalize on Mikolas’ vulnerabilities. Chapman, with 27 home runs and 78 RBIs, has been a force at the plate. His recent power surge, including a two-homer game against the Royals, suggests he’s locked in and ready to feast on Mikolas’ offerings.</p><p>Mikolas, on the other hand, has struggled mightily this season with a bloated 5.35 ERA over 166.2 innings. His tendency to give up the long ball, having surrendered 25 home runs, could prove disastrous in a park that can be unforgiving to pitchers who make mistakes.</p><p>The Giants’ recent momentum, winning their last four games, including a sweep of the Royals, indicates they’re hitting their stride at the right time. This hot streak, combined with the home-field advantage at Oracle Park, where they boast a solid 41-37 record, gives them a significant edge in this matchup.</p><p>While the Cardinals have shown flashes of their potential, their inconsistent play and road woes (35-40 away from home) suggest they may struggle to keep pace with a surging Giants team. Expect Roupp to continue his impressive run, backed by a potent offense, as the Giants secure a crucial victory in their push for a wild card spot.</p><h2><b>Final Cardinals</b><b>-Giants Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>In this intriguing matchup at Oracle Park, expect the Giants to edge out the Cardinals in a closely contested game. Landen Roupp’s impressive form should continue, as he navigates through a Cardinals lineup that has struggled to find consistency this season. While Miles Mikolas may show flashes of his former All-Star self, the Giants’ offense, led by Matt Chapman, is likely to capitalize on his tendency to give up the long ball. The home-field advantage will play a crucial role, with the Giants’ recent momentum carrying them through any tight spots.</p><p><b>Final Cardinals-Giants Prediction &amp; Pick: San Francisco Giants ML (-126), Under 7.5 (-122)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cardinals vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick – 9/27/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/giants-vs-diamondbacks-prediction-odds-pick-9-25-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants vs. Diamondbacks prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Giants-vs-Diamondbacks-prediction-odds-pick-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Giants vs. Diamondbacks prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-24T19:22:00-07:00">September 24th, 7:22pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-24T19:22:00-07:00">September 24th, 7:22pm</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco Giants are trying to enter Arizona and play the role of spoiler against the Diamondbacks as they fight for a playoff spot. The Diamondbacks were tied with the New York Mets for the final wildcard spot entering Tuesday night’s games, but the Atlanta Braves were just one game back. The Braves and Mets are playing each other in a series, which gives the Diamondbacks a good chance of padding their lead if they can string together some wins against the Giants. The Diamondbacks have won six of the last ten meetings with the Giants. However, the Giants have won six of their past ten overall, while the Diamondbacks have won just five over the same span. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Giants-Diamondbacks prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Giants-Diamondbacks Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Mason Black</b> vs. <b>Zac Gallen</b></p><p><b>Mason Black</b> is 1-4 with a 5.88 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP.</p><p>Black’s last start was on the road against the Kansas City Royals, leaving with a 2-1 win and his first victory of the season. He pitched 5 2/3 innings with 4 strikeouts, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk, and 0 earned runs.</p><p>Black is 1-2 on the road with a 6.75 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP. His successful start against the Royals in his last game is the only quality start on the road this season.</p><p><b>Zac Gallen </b>is 13-6 with a 3.74 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP.</p><p>Gallen’s last start was on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers, leaving with a 7-4 victory. He pitched 5 innings with 5 strikeouts, allowing 7 hits, 1 walk, and 4 earned runs.</p><p>Gallen is 7-3 at home with a 3.51 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Giants-Diamondbacks Odds</b></h2><p>San Francisco Giants: +1.5 (-115)</p><p>Moneyline: +185</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks: -1.5 (-105)</p><p>Moneyline: -225</p><p>Over: 8.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 8.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Giants vs. Diamondbacks</b></h2><p>Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40 PM PT</p><p>TV: MLB Network, NBC Bay Area, ARID</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Giants Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Giants have been in better form than the Diamondbacks as Arizona risks relinquishing their playoff spot. The Giants have been enjoying playing the role of spoiler, and they could do it again in this game.</p><p>Mason Black has been steadily improving recently and has been particularly good over his last four starts. He had one bad game against the San Diego Padres where he allowed four earned runs, but the other three starts have seen him record two or fewer earned runs. He saved his best for the last outing, with a 5 2/3 scoreless gem against the Royals. The Giants will need Black at his best to slow down the Diamondbacks’ offense.</p><h2><b>Why The Diamondbacks Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Zac Gallen’s start in this game will align him to pitch in Game 1 of the postseason. Gallen was peaking at the right time a couple of starts ago when he had back-to-back scoreless outings against the Texas Rangers and Giants. However, he struggled in his last two starts, allowing seven earned runs over ten innings. Gallen’s start against the Giants on September 4th was impressive, and this would be a perfect opportunity for him to get back on track before the postseason if the Diamondbacks can hold on to their playoff spot.</p><h2><b>Final Giants-Diamondbacks Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Diamondbacks are in a must-win situation as they are in danger of not making the postseason. They’ll need to win the remaining matchups with the Giants, as they have a difficult series against the Padres to finish the year. Take the Diamondbacks to take care of their business in this game.</p><p><b>Final Giants-Diamondbacks Prediction &amp; Pick: Diamondbacks -1.5 (-105)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants vs. Diamondbacks prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/giants-news-farhan-zaidi-honest-job-security');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants’ Farhan Zaidi gets completely honest on his job security');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-24-24-zaidi-featured.jpeg"></figure><h1>Giants’ Farhan Zaidi gets completely honest on his job security</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-24T18:58:21-07:00">September 24th, 6:58pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-24T18:58:21-07:00">September 24th, 6:58pm</time><address><a>David Korn</a>David Korn is an MLB associate editor at ClutchPoints. He is also a producer at MLB Network Radio and covers college basketball for A10Talk. David graduated from George Washington in 2023, where he was the radio play-by-play broadcaster for their Men's and Women's Basketball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>One of the biggest storylines heading into the offseason will be whether or not <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-2-top-giants-candidates-if-farhan-zaidi-is-fired">Farhan Zaidi remains as the president of baseball operations</a> for the San Francisco Giants. While the Giants have been playing better as of late, after another disappointing season without making the postseason, it is clear that a change may be coming.</p><p>Zaidi addressed <a href="https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/farhan-zaidi-future-contract-ownership/1785997/" rel="noopener">the speculation</a> ahead of the Giants game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.</p><p>“It’s been a disappointing season even with this recent play and anytime you have a disappointing season it’s my job to evaluate everything in my purview and it’s (ownership’s) job to evaluate everything in my purview, plus me,” Zaidi said. “I think that process is happening and I understand it. You look around baseball and there are other teams in the same boat as us that have playoff aspirations that didn’t happen and they’re trying to figure out what went wrong and how to be better, and I’m still very committed to that.”</p><p>It is unusual to see an executive be this honest about their job security. For Zaidi to give this clear of an indication that the Giants are pursuing other options shows how serious they are about making a potential change.</p><p>Former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng and Minnesota Twins general manager Thad Levine <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2024/09/22/home-field-advantage-mlb-postseason-overrated/75331164007/" rel="noopener">were floated</a> as potential replacement for Zaidi by MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today on Sunday.</p><h2><b>Why Farhan Zaidi is on the hot seat with the San Francisco Giants</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-24-24-zaidi-image.jpeg"><figcaption>© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Giants have failed to make the postseason five out of six years under Zaidi’s leadership. While the on-field product has left something to be desired, Zaidi’s biggest issue has been his inability to get top free agents to sign with the Giants.</p><p>Zaidi and the Giants have reportedly been involved with almost every single top free agent over the last few seasons. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-aaron-judge-reflects-giants-free-agency-pursuit-oracle-park">From Aaron Judge</a>, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-shohei-ohtani-presented-same-700-million-deal-agreed-with-dodgers">to Shohei Ohtani</a> and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Zaidi has continued to fall just short in getting the best free agents to come play in San Francisco.</p><p>While the Giants have shown flashes this season and there has been progress, like with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-farhan-zaidi-acknowledges-likely-blake-snell-free-agency-reality">Blake Snell’s elite second half</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-matt-chapman-agrees-to-massive-6-year-extension-deal">Matt Chapman’s six-year extension</a>, it may not be enough to save Zaidi’s job.</p><p>If the Giants do indeed decide to move on, it would make sense for them to make the decision very quickly after the season finishes in order to be able to hit the ground running in free agency and in the trade market.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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33	9.82	7	2.09	0

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
33	9.82	7	2.09	0

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