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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/san-francisco-giants/1-player-san-francisco-giants-trade-before-2025-deadline');   ga('set', 'title', '1 player San Francisco Giants must trade before 2025 deadline');   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/2025/06/Mike-Yastrzemski.jpg"></figure><h1>1 player San Francisco Giants must trade before 2025 deadline</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-29T18:53:15-07:00">June 29th, 6:53pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-29T18:53:15-07:00">June 29th, 6:53pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He's a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic. In addition to sports writing, he works for Arizona Football in the Player Personnel and Recruiting department and formerly served as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Red Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Mike Yastrzemski has been a fan favorite, a grinder, and a<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/giants-news-mike-yastrzemski-goes-deep-at-historic-family-venue"> glue guy in the Giants’ clubhouse since he arrived in San Francisco</a>. But as the trade deadline creeps closer and the Giants <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/giants-lose-5th-time-6-games-verlander-denied-win-20399616.php" rel="noopener">position themselves as legitimate contenders</a>, the front office has to ask a tough question: Is Yaz still the right fit for this team’s future?</p><p>The honest answer? Probably not.</p><p>San Francisco is off to a strong start in 2025, proving that last year’s mediocrity was a hiccup and not a trend. At 45-39, they’re keeping pace with juggernauts like the Dodgers and Padres, backed by one of baseball’s top rotations, a historically dominant bullpen, and a front office finally behaving like a contender again—<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/giants-rumors-ideal-next-trade-upgrade-rafael-devers">see: the Rafael Devers blockbuster.</a></p><p>Now, the Giants must keep the pressure on. Standing pat isn’t an option, and sentimentality can’t cloud decision-making. That’s why trading Yastrzemski isn’t just a possibility—it’s a necessity.</p><h2><b>Giants need to continue to make moves after Rafael Devers acquisition</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rafael-Devers-smacked-his-first-home-run-for-the-Giants.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>At 33 years old, Yaz is on an expiring deal and likely looking at upwards of $9 million next season if tendered a contract. For a player batting .245 with declining power and defensive range, that’s a hefty price. With the emergence of Heliot Ramos as an All-Star, Jung Hoo Lee finding his stride, and promising young talents like Luis Matos, Marco Luciano, and (not young) Dom Smith knocking on the door, the writing may be on the wall.</p><p>Meanwhile, other teams—like the Mets—have legitimate holes in the outfield and could benefit from a player like Yaz. His ability to play all three outfield positions and handle tough at-bats gives him value in a contender’s platoon or as a fourth outfielder with regular reps. For New York, who needs stability in left field and a backup plan for Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo, Yastrzemski makes sense. For the Giants, flipping him now brings back a prospect or bullpen piece and clears payroll flexibility for another move—potentially a power bat or veteran starter.</p><h2><b>Buster Posey isn’t messing around, and wants a winning product on the field</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Buster-Posey.jpg"></figure><p>Letting go of a veteran like Yaz isn’t easy, especially given his leadership and familiarity in the clubhouse. But this is the new era under Buster Posey, and tough calls are part of the job. Posey already showed he’s not afraid to make them by designating LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment, despite Wade’s popularity. Yaz could be next if he doesn’t pick up the pace.</p><p>There’s also the matter of fit. Yastrzemski is a “little-things-right” player, which made him a perfect bridge during the Giants’ transition years. But if this team is going all-in, they need more than steady—they need star-caliber production. His OPS is hovering in the mid-.700’s, his power numbers have dipped, and his defensive metrics in right field have begun to lag behind his reputation. The Giants have to ask: Is it better to keep running him out there, or hand more innings to Matos, Johnson, or even shift Luciano to the outfield and see what sticks?</p><p>The opportunity cost of keeping Yastrzemski on the roster is no longer negligible. If the Giants can’t find regular at-bats for their young core due to veterans underperforming, that stagnation could hurt their growth. Moreover, this front office knows it can’t afford to lose pieces for nothing. With Yaz set to walk after this season, trading him now ensures at least some return rather than crossing fingers he re-signs in free agency at a team-friendly rate.</p><p>More importantly, trading Yastrzemski signals a shift in approach. It’s a move that says, “We’re not just content being competitive—we’re actively pursuing ways to improve.” The Giants don’t need to blow it all up or mortgage the future. They just need to be smart about maximizing the value of every roster spot. If Yastrzemski’s $9 million can be rerouted to a right-handed power bat or late-inning reliever, that’s worth considering.</p><p>That doesn’t mean his contributions have gone unnoticed. Quite the opposite—Yastrzemski has been one of the more consistent Giants across the past five seasons. From his breakout 2019 campaign, he’s been a reliable part of this franchise’s identity. But baseball, like life, moves fast. And sometimes, moving forward means letting go of the familiar.</p><p>Yastrzemski’s time in San Francisco may be nearing its end, but his legacy shouldn’t be defined by a trade. If anything, a move to a contender gives him one more shot at October glory, while the Giants sharpen their roster for a deep run of their own.</p><p>So yes—if the Giants are serious about winning the NL West, and dare I say the World Series, they must be serious about maximizing every piece of the roster. Trading Yastrzemski may be a tough call, but it’s the right one.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

1 player San Francisco Giants must trade before 2025 deadline

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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.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/3-players-san-francisco-giants-fans-are-already-fed-up-with">San Francisco Giants</a> have burst out of the gate in 2025 with a strong start, but in a loaded NL West, standing pat won’t be enough to secure a World Series berth. With a roster that features stars like Logan Webb, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames, the Giants have the foundation of a contender. However, several areas of need have emerged, most notably at first base, in the outfield, and in the bullpen. To maximize their championship window, here are three sneaky trades the Giants must make to boost their World Series chances.</p><h2>Trade for Ryan O’Hearn, 1B/OF, Baltimore Orioles</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-sneaky-trades-Giants-must-make-to-boost-World-Series-chances.jpg"><figcaption>John Jones-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Giants’ offense has been inconsistent, particularly against right-handed pitching. Ryan O’Hearn is having a career year in Baltimore, slashing .296 with power and versatility to play first base and both corner outfield spots. The Orioles, languishing at the bottom of the AL East and likely to sell expiring contracts, have O’Hearn as a prime trade chip. His left-handed bat would be a perfect fit in Oracle Park, providing lineup balance and postseason experience.</p><p><b>Proposed Trade:<br></b><br><b>Giants receive:</b> Ryan O’Hearn<br><b>Orioles receive:</b> INF Casey Schmitt, RHP Mason Black</p><p>Baltimore gets a controllable infielder and a young arm to bolster their rebuild, while San Francisco adds a potent lefty bat who can start or come off the bench in October.</p><h2>Trade for David Bednar, Closer, Pittsburgh Pirates</h2><p>The Giants’ bullpen has been solid but lacks a true lockdown closer for high-leverage playoff situations. Enter David Bednar, the 30-year-old All-Star reliever for the Pirates. Pittsburgh is in sell mode, and Bednar, under team control through 2026 and earning a reasonable $5.9 million this year, would instantly upgrade San Francisco’s late-inning options. Bednar has rebounded from a tough 2024 season, posting a 2.93 ERA and 11 saves in 28 games this year, with a 2.10 ERA since his April recall. His power fastball and playoff temperament make him an ideal fit for a Giants bullpen that has struggled to close out games against elite lineups.</p><p><b>Proposed Trade:<br></b><br><b>Giants receive:</b> David Bednar<br><b>Pirates receive:</b> OF Grant McCray, RHP Hayden Birdsong, cash considerations</p><p>This deal gives Pittsburgh two promising prospects, McCray’s athleticism and Birdsong’s strikeout upside fit their timeline, while the Giants get a proven closer to shorten October games.</p><h2>Trade for Merrill Kelly, SP, Arizona Diamondbacks</h2><p>Despite a respectable rotation, the Giants need another reliable starter to match up with the aces they’ll face in October. Merrill Kelly, a playoff-tested veteran with the Diamondbacks, is a logical target if Arizona decides to sell amid a rash of injuries and a fading playoff outlook. Kelly’s experience, command, and ability to eat innings would stabilize the back end of San Francisco’s rotation and provide insurance against injuries.</p><p><b>Proposed Trade:<br></b><br><b>Giants receive:</b> Merrill Kelly<br><b>Diamondbacks receive:</b> OF Vaun Brown, LHP Carson Whisenhunt</p><p>Arizona gets two high-upside prospects to accelerate their retool, while the Giants plug a proven arm into their postseason rotation.</p><h2>Why These Trades Make Sense</h2><p>The Giants have a mix of veteran stars and emerging talent, but their World Series path will likely go through teams with elite bullpens, deep lineups, and frontline starters. By adding Bednar, they gain a shutdown closer who can handle the game’s biggest moments. O’Hearn brings left-handed power and positional flexibility, addressing the team’s offensive inconsistencies. Kelly, meanwhile, gives them a durable, playoff-tested starter to round out their rotation.</p><p>Each trade targets a player from a clear seller, minimizing prospect cost while maximizing impact. Bednar and O’Hearn are both under team control or on expiring deals, making them ideal fits for a win-now push. Kelly’s postseason experience is invaluable for a team with championship aspirations.</p><p>The 2025 trade deadline presents a rare opportunity for the Giants to exploit the market and address their most pressing needs without mortgaging the future. These three sneaky trades, targeting David Bednar, Ryan O’Hearn, and Merrill Kelly, would give San Francisco the firepower and depth to compete with the league’s best when it matters most. If the Giants want to bring another trophy back to the Bay, now is the time to act boldly and decisively.</p><p>With the National League as competitive as ever, standing pat is not an option for a Giants team with legitimate championship ambitions. Making these under-the-radar moves would not only address key weaknesses but also send a message to the clubhouse and fanbase that the front office is committed to winning now. In a season where every edge matters, these trades could be the difference between an early exit and a parade down Market Street. The time for bold action is now, October glory awaits those who dare.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 sneaky trades Giants must make to boost World Series chances

<!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/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-rare-tim-lincecum-sighting-fans-frenzy');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rare Tim Lincecum sighting sends Giants fans into frenzy');   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/2025/06/Tim-Lincecum-2.jpg"></figure><h1>Rare Tim Lincecum sighting sends Giants fans into frenzy</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-26T23:16:05-07:00">June 26th, 11:16pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-26T23:32:41-07:00">June 26th, 11:32pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>San Francisco Giants fans are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-fans-rip-bob-melvin-claim-after-swept-by-marlins">not happy with manager Bob Melvin</a> after his optimistic take following a brutal series sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins. Frustration is mounting in San Francisco as the team has struggled over the last two weeks. Perhaps the only thing that could lift Giants fans’ spirits at the moment is a Tim Lincecum update. Fortunately, we got one.</p><p>An official Tim Lincecum sighting was <a href="https://x.com/StevenRissotto/status/1938368353044992106" rel="noopener">announced</a> by Giants reporter Steven Rissotto on X. The franchise legend <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/1lldeid/stepmom_saw_this_guy_and_says_you_look_like_tim/" rel="noopener">popped up</a> in a Bay Area subreddit post. The user shared a photo of the four-time All-Star, writing, “Stepmom saw this guy and says ‘you look like Tim Lincecum!’” And the former ace reportedly responded, “Cuz I am.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Tim Lincecum sighting 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/zEvzvSPtwZ">pic.twitter.com/zEvzvSPtwZ</a></p><p>— Steven Rissotto (@StevenRissotto) <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto/status/1938368353044992106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Tim Lincecum is still beloved by Giants fans</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tim-Lincecum.jpg"><figcaption>Frank Victores-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Lincecum was a force of nature in his early years with the Giants. He earned the nickname “The Freak” for his uncanny ability to throw upper 90s heat despite his slight build. He led the National League in strikeouts three straight seasons, from 2008-2010, topping out at an MLB-best 265 Ks in 2008.</p><p>Timmy won back-to-back Cy Young Awards in 2008 and 2009 and, when it seemed his career was on a downturn, he threw his first no-hitter in 2013. Then he threw a second no-hitter in 2014.</p><p>And, of course, Lincecum won three World Series titles with the Giants, in 2010, 2012 and 2014. He made two starts and five appearances in the Fall Classic, posting a 2-0 record with a 2.25 ERA, 0.800 WHIP and 23 strikeouts in 20 innings.</p><p>Despite his short reign as baseball’s most dominant pitcher, Lincecum holds a special place in Giants fans’ hearts. And while he’s kept a low profile since he last appeared in the majors with the Los Angeles Angels in 2016, a Lincecum sighting tends to get the Bay Area fanbase excited.</p><p>And The Freak still looms large in Giants franchise history. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-robbie-ray-tim-lincecum-company-blazing-start-2025">Robbie Ray’s blazing-hot start in 2025</a> he became the first San Francisco pitcher to go 5-0 in the first eight starts of a season since Lincecum did it in 2010.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rare Tim Lincecum sighting sends Giants fans into frenzy

<!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/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-fans-rip-bob-melvin-claim-after-swept-by-marlins');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants fans rip Bob Melvin over claim after getting swept by Marlins');   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/2025/06/Bob-Melvin_7d6f7b.jpg"></figure><h1>Giants fans rip Bob Melvin over claim after getting swept by Marlins</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-26T19:41:32-07:00">June 26th, 7:41pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-26T19:59:06-07:00">June 26th, 7:59pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco Giants’ season continued to spiral as the team was swept by the Miami Marlins in a three-game series at home. The Marlins outscored the Giants 24-12 in the sweep despite entering the series with the third-worst run differential in the majors. Manager Bob Melvin didn’t help matters with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-bob-melvin-costly-decision-marlins">questionable decision making that proved costly</a>.</p><p>With Thursday’s 12-5 loss, the Giants fell to 6.5 games back in the NL West. Following the game, Melvin attempted to put an <a href="https://x.com/KNBR/status/1938374730995978587" rel="noopener">optimistic spin</a> on the team’s current situation. “We feel like we’re a lot better than we played these three games. We’re not in a horrible position, yet we feel like we’re a better team than our record is right now,” he said, per KNBR on X.</p><h2><b>The Giants reached a new low in Marlins sweep</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Giants_440cd3.jpg"><figcaption>Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Giants managed to chase down the division-leading Dodgers and moved into a first-place tie with LA on June 13. But since then, San Francisco has gone 3-8 while the Dodgers went 10-2, retaking control of the NL West.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/3-players-san-francisco-giants-fans-are-already-fed-up-with">Giants fans have been frustrated</a> with the team this season. But San Francisco appeared poised to challenge the Dodgers after surging ahead in the standings with a seven-game winning streak earlier in the month.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-rafael-devers-blockbuster-red-sox-trade">Giants then landed Rafael Devers</a> in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, adding some much-needed firepower to the offense. However, the acquisition has so far failed to translate into wins as the team has gone 3-5 with Devers in the lineup.</p><p>Now the three-time All-Star is dealing with a groin injury. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-bob-melvin-rafael-devers-groin-injury">Melvin downplayed the severity of the strain</a> and Devers has played through the ailment, hitting his 20th home run of the season in a losing effort Thursday.</p><p>While Melvin was quick to let the Giants off the hook for an embarrassing showing against the Marlins with his postgame comments, fans were not so kind to the veteran manager.</p><p>Nothing Is Written commented:<br>“He talks more like a politician than he does a manager. I realized there’s a little bit of politician in managering, but that just sums up why this team is so mediocre.”</p><p>@SacKingSF49Gnts wrote:<br>“Isn’t it the manager job to make the team actually play better than they are? It seems like in this case management or coaching has not helped them actually play better!”</p><p>And @thekidofsj added:<br>“6.5 games behind a Dodgers team that is about to be healthy… this is pretty horrible.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants fans rip Bob Melvin over claim after getting swept by Marlins

<!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/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-bob-melvin-costly-decision-marlins');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants’ Bob Melvin offers 7-word defense to costly decision vs. Marlins');   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/2025/06/Bob-Melvin.jpg"><figcaption>Ross Cameron-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Giants’ Bob Melvin offers 7-word defense to costly decision vs. Marlins</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-25T23:02:00-07:00">June 25th, 11:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-25T23:02:00-07:00">June 25th, 11:02pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/3-players-san-francisco-giants-fans-are-already-fed-up-with">San Francisco Giants fell in dramatic fashion</a> to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night, losing 8-5 in 10 innings. But what stood out most was manager Bob Melvin’s late-game decision to wave Jung Hoo Lee home, one that backfired and left fans buzzing.</p><p>Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth, the Giants loaded the bases with no outs after Calvin Faucher issued his fifth walk of the night. Casey Schmitt then scored the tying run on a sacrifice fly from Willy Adames to make it 4-4.</p><p>Patrick Bailey followed with a line-drive single to left field. Lee, running from second, was waved home on the play but was thrown out at the plate by Kyle Stowers. Catcher Nick Fortes applied the tag for the second out, and Bailey moved up to second on the throw.</p><p>With the go-ahead run still in scoring position, Christian Koss then lined out to third baseman Connor Norby, ending the inning and the Giants’ chance at a walk-off.</p><p>After the game, Melvin defended the controversial move in a video posted by NBC Sports Bay Area onto X (formerly known as Twitter).</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"We're trying to win a game there."</p><p>Bob Melvin defends the decision to send Jung Hoo Lee home in the ninth inning <a href="https://t.co/c0dEYWxlkp">pic.twitter.com/c0dEYWxlkp</a></p><p>— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSGiants/status/1938100196694757693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“We’re trying to win a game there.”</p><p>That seven-word statement <a href="https://x.com/NBCSGiants/status/1938100196694757693" rel="noopener">summed up</a> the Giants vs. Marlins chess match that unfolded at Oracle Park. In the 10th, the Marlins responded with four runs—powered by Otto Lopez and rookie Heriberto Hernandez—to seal the victory. It was a crushing blow for a team neck-and-neck with the Padres in the NL Wild Card race.</p><p>The MLB playoffs picture <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-1st-place-hopes-rockies-loss">only grows tighter for the Giants. Now at 44-36</a>, they’re locked in a battle for the second Wild Card spot, and every mistake carries extra weight. Lee’s aggressive base running may have cost them the game, but Melvin’s decision reveals the kind of urgency the Giants are operating under.</p><p>San Francisco finished 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position, continuing a frustrating trend (8-for-59 over the past eight games). While Mike Yastrzemski homered early and Heliot Ramos had two hits, the offense couldn’t find the timely knock to finish the comeback.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Marlins extended their win streak to three and secured their second straight series victory. For the Giants, the sting of this loss could linger—especially as questions mount around managerial decisions in crunch time.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants’ Bob Melvin offers 7-word defense to costly decision vs. Marlins

<!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/san-francisco-giants/could-red-sox-make-another-trade-giants-involving-jarren-duran');   ga('set', 'title', 'Could the Red Sox make another trade with the Giants involving Jarren Duran?');   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/2025/06/755172464-could-the-red-sox-make-another-trade-with-the-giants-involving-jarren-duran.jpg"></figure><h1>Could the Red Sox make another trade with the Giants involving Jarren Duran?</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-25T13:01:37-07:00">June 25th, 1:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-25T13:01:37-07:00">June 25th, 1:01pm</time><address><a>Bailey Bassett</a>Bailey Bassett is a sports writer from Denver, Colorado, covering major sports events and athlete backgrounds at ClutchPoints. He has experience covering and writing on high school, collegiate, and professional sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Red Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Boston Red Sox already made the biggest trade of the season when they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/rafael-devers-trade-grades-giants-red-sox">moved on from Rafael Devers</a>. The team they traded the third baseman/designated hitter to the San Francisco Giants. Clearly, the two are comfortable doing business together. ESPN<a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45568636/ranking-mlb-trade-deadline-candidates-alex-bregman-jarren-duran"> lists</a> the two <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/2025-mlb-trade-deadline-ranking-10-best-players-potentially-available">best players on the trading block</a> as Alex Bregman and Jarren Duran, both of whom play for the Red Sox. While it is far from a guarantee that either of them gets traded, the Giants actually would make sense to work with again in a trade involving Duran.</p><h2><b>Giants’ trade proposal for Jarren Duran</b></h2><p><b>Red Sox receive:</b> Carson Whisenhunt (Giants No. 2), Rayner Arias (Giants No. 7), Carson Ragsdale (Giants No. 21)</p><p><b>Giants receive:</b> Jarren Duran</p><p>Their trade for Devers proves that the Giants are all in. They play in a stacked National League West that includes the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, both of which are loaded with star talent. The Giants shouldn’t stop making moves, even after adding their Dominican slugger.</p><p>The Giants are currently 44-35. They are only narrowly ahead of San Diego in the standings, and Los Angeles is quickly pulling away. While the team’s outfield of Heliot Ramos, Jung Hoo Lee, and Mike Yastrzemski has been solid, it hasn’t been great, so they could use an upgrade. Duran broke onto the scene as one of the best outfielders in baseball last season.</p><p>Duran played elite defensive en route to his first All-Star appearance last year. He also killed it with the bat, as he hit 21 home runs while maintaining a .285 batting average. His 48 doubles and 14 triples led the NL, too. His numbers are slightly down this year, but he has still already hit eight triples. Duran is a speed threat who can hit for both power and contact. He’d give the Giants a four-headed outfield monster and better their chances of winning this year’s World Series. Plus, he obviously has familiarity with the recently traded for Devers.</p><p>It didn’t take a huge prospect haul to acquire Devers due to his shaky relationship with the Red Sox. Even though Devers is the superior player to Duran, the Giants can afford to give up a few more high-quality minor leaguers from their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/top-10-mlb-farm-systems-ahead-of-2025-season">farm system</a> this go around if they were to deal with Boston again.</p><h2><b>Is Jarren Duran or Alex Bregman more likely to be moved?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Red-Sox-outfielder-Jarren-Duran-16-reacts-after-striking-out.jpg"><figcaption>© Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Neither Bregman nor Duran is all that likely to be moved. ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45568636/ranking-mlb-trade-deadline-candidates-alex-bregman-jarren-duran" rel="noopener">gives</a> it just a 10% chance that the third baseman will be traded this year, whereas the outfielder has only a 25% chance of being moved. Bregman is unlikely to be traded because he signed a three-year, $120 million deal this past offseason. Not only does that contract carry a high average annual value, but Bregman could opt out of the deal at season’s end, and the idea of him being a rental could scare teams off.</p><p>Duran, meanwhile, isn’t headed to unrestricted free agency until 2029. The Red Sox may want to move him while he still has tons of value, as his breakout campaign last season could be looked at as a fluke if he doesn’t pick it up soon. Even so, the Red Sox have no need to blow things up, so they’d be better off holding onto Duran.</p><p>The team is just outside of the playoff picture, and a few buyers’ moves could get them firmly in the hunt for a wild-card spot. Devers was traded not because Boston is looking to rebuild, but because his relationship with the Red Sox was fractured after they forced him to change positions. Don’t expect either Bregman or Duran to be dealt before the trade deadline.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Could the Red Sox make another trade with the Giants involving Jarren Duran?

<!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/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-christian-koss-hits-bouncing-2-run-homer-vs-marlins');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants’ Christian Koss hits bouncing 2-run homer vs. Marlins');   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/2025/06/Christian-Koss-swings-the-bat-for-Giants.jpg"><figcaption>John Hefti-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Giants’ Christian Koss hits bouncing 2-run homer vs. Marlins</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-24T21:34:06-07:00">June 24th, 9:34pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-24T21:36:35-07:00">June 24th, 9:36pm</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 (44-35) currently occupy the second of three National League Wild Card slots and are only four and half games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West race, giving their fans plenty to celebrate after back-to-back losing seasons. But there is little room for error in the crowded Senior Circuit. This ballclub could benefit greatly by gaining some extra separation before the All-Star break. That will not happen if the lineup does not collectively step up.</p><p>A slumping rookie did his part to infuse some life into the offense in Tuesday’s 4-2 loss versus the Miami Marlins (32-45). Christian Koss hit a <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1937713531274838083" rel="noopener">376-foot two-run home run</a> that bounced off the top of the wall and back onto the field in the fifth inning, putting the Giants on the scoreboard and cutting the deficit to one. The long ball was a big reason why veteran starter Cal Quantrill did not go five complete innings, giving San Francisco an extended look at a bottom-third bullpen.</p><p>Unfortunately, Koss’ success did not spread to the rest of the dugout. Horrifyingly, the team notched only one hit after the homer and none in the final four innings. A home loss to one of the worst squads in the NL tarnishes some of the good vibes that came from a hard-fought series victory over the Boston Red Sox this past weekend. While it is just one game, this outcome underscores the Giants’ vulnerability. By and large, their bats are consistently cold.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Christian Koss brings the Giants to within 1 with this 2-run homer to left field 🙌<a href="https://t.co/4YxqQ2znRN">pic.twitter.com/4YxqQ2znRN</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1937713531274838083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2>Will the Giants get enough from their lineup?</h2><p>San Francisco ranks in the bottom-10 in OPS, slugging percentage, batting average and home runs. The club’s offensive issues are only magnified with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-crucial-matt-chapman-injury-update">Matt Chapman on the injured list</a>. Recent trade acquisition <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-bob-melvin-rafael-devers-groin-injury">Rafael Devers is also banged-up</a> at the moment, as he pushes through a groin injury. Outfielder Heliot Ramos is enjoying a fruitful campaign, batting .285 with 13 homers, but there are holes throughout this lineup.</p><p>Christian Koss has been one of them during the early potion of his MLB career. He is hitting .224 and slugging .303 through 76 at-bats. Perhaps his recent feat of strength will lead to a surge moving forward. Either way, the Giants have to figure out how to manufacture more runs on a nightly basis. Otherwise, their prosperous first-half could start to fade from memory as we get deeper into the summer.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants’ Christian Koss hits bouncing 2-run homer vs. Marlins

<!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/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-bob-melvin-rafael-devers-groin-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants’ Bob Melvin downplays severity of Rafael Devers’ groin injury');   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/2025/06/Rafael-Devers-during-Giants-game-in-2025.jpg"><figcaption>D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Giants’ Bob Melvin downplays severity of Rafael Devers’ groin injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-24T11:24:28-07:00">June 24th, 11:24am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-24T11:24:28-07:00">June 24th, 11:24am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joey.mistretta/" rel="facebook">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. He is originally from Lake Arrowhead, California. Mistretta graduated from Biola University with a degree in broadcast journalism.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/giants-rafael-devers-blockbuster-red-sox-trade">Giants recently acquired Rafael Devers</a> in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. Devers, however, is dealing with a groin injury at the moment, although he has continued to play despite the circumstances. Giants manager Bob Melvin <a href="https://x.com/MLBNetworkRadio/status/1937567960366768462" rel="noopener">downplayed the severity</a> of the injury in an interview with MLB Network Radio on Tuesday.</p><p>“It’s minor and it’s getting better everyday,” Melvin said of Devers’ injury. “He’s taking some ground-balls over there. He went first to home the other day, which looked pretty good, concerned me a little bit. It was great that he was able to go full out.”</p><p>The Giants are proceeding with caution in reference to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/giants-news-why-rafael-devers-wont-play-first-base-vs-red-sox">Devers playing first base</a> amid the injury concern. From a long-term standpoint, third base may not even be an option with Matt Chapman handling the hot corner. Chapman is currently recovering from an injury of his own, however.</p><p>Still, it seems as if Devers will be limited to DH and first base moving forward. For now, the former Red Sox star is the designated hitter for the Giants.</p><p>“It’s a minor issue but it kind of plays into the defensive part,” Melvin continued. “You know, it’s first base, you’re stretching, you’re doing some things that you do a little bit differently than you do on the other corner (third base)… As far as getting ready to play first base, it’s probably pushed back the timeline a little bit.</p><p>“But I think this week we ramp that up a little bit and try to get him ready. Hopefully pretty soon he’s able to play first base.”</p><p>Rafael Devers is a terrific hitter. Defensive uncertainty surrounded him with the Red Sox, however. His role seems to be more certain in San Francisco, but the injury is forcing the Giants to delay his first base timeline right now.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants’ Bob Melvin downplays severity of Rafael Devers’ groin injury

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He spent his final year as the Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris manages the betting team at ClutchPoints and contributes about the NFL, MLB, and NBA, but he follows most sports, including NCAA Basketball. Chris also covers San Diego State men's basketball for East Village Times.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-yankees-giants-monitoring-pirates-trade">San Francisco Giants</a> are set to take on the Miami Marlins in The Bay on Tuesday for a three-game set. Ahead of the game on Tuesday, the Giants made an interesting move that may just be short-term.</p><p>Future MLB Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is <a href="https://x.com/SFGiants/status/1937221631858135272" rel="noopener">coming back off the Paternity List</a>, and he will start Tuesday’s game against The Fish. The right-hander is still looking for his first win as a Giant. He is currently 0-4 with a 4.45 ERA and has not really had any success yet this season. The Giants are 44-34 this season and are fighting for a playoff spot in the National League. They even have a chance to win the NL West if they continue to play at the rate at which they are. SF needs a healthy Verlander to help reach that goal.</p><p>The corresponding move is a questionable one, but one that may just be short-term. Infielder Tyler Fitzgerald is being sent back down to Triple-A to free up a roster spot for Verlander’s return. The Giants decided on keeping Christian Koss over Fitzgerald, despite Fitzgerald coming off an incredible rookie season. Fitzgerald is not having a good season and may want to work on some things in Triple-A to benefit him when he does return to the big leagues.</p><p>On the year, the infielder has just two homers and 10 RBIS with an average of just .230. He hit 15 homers with a .280 average last season in his breakout year.</p><p>SF has a crowded infield. One of those players had to go down, and the Giants feel that Fitzgerald can benefit from extra at-bats in the minors. Adding superstar <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-rafael-devers-drops-subtle-dig-at-red-sox-for-position-changes">Rafael Devers is massive, and he could start playing first base</a>.</p><p>Brett Wisley and Dominic Smith are left-handed bats, while Koss and Casey Schmidt are right-handed bats who have seen a lot of success this season. Willy Adames and Wilmer Flores are not going anywhere anytime soon. It shouldn’t be long until Fitz is back with the Giants as they make a push towards the postseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants clear space for Justin Verlander move

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He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Red Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Boston Red Sox lost a weekend series to the San Francisco Giants, dropping the rubber match 9-5 on Sunday. What was a regular set on a West Coast trip turned into a revenge series last week when<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-rafael-devers-trade-san-francisco-fans-losing-minds"> Rafael Devers was traded from Boston to San Francisco</a>. Just days later, his former team came into town. Red Sox manager Alex Cora spoke after Sunday’s loss and <a href="https://x.com/timbhealey/status/1936931333827436899" rel="noopener">gave his feelings</a> on the Devers trade.</p><p>“Alex Cora said he and Rafael Devers wound up not speaking/touching base this weekend,” Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reported. “‘At one point, we’ll catch up,’ Cora said. ‘But happy for him. We’re very proud of him. Shoot, he is a tough friggin’ matchup. He’s a tough matchup. … We wish him nothing but the best.'”</p><p>There have been a lot of stories about how the relationship between the Red Sox and Devers deteriorated during the season. Cora has not offered his feelings on that relationship, but gave Devers his flowers when asked. While the Giants did win the series, Devers did not do much. He went 2-12 with a home run.</p><p>The Red Sox have to press on without Devers and figure out how to properly develop their three big prospects. Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kristian Campbell were all up together for a short time. But struggles in the field and at the plate sent <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/red-sox-news-kristian-campbell-sets-record-straight-on-rafael-devers-first-base-drama">Campbell back to AAA</a>. Sending Devers out was partly to clear a spot in the lineup for the deep group they have. But those players have to step up to make the trade worth it.</p><p>The Red Sox continue their West Coast road trip with three games against the Los Angeles Angels. The Giants continue their home stand with three games against the Miami Marlins. Devers won’t face his former team for the rest of the season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Red Sox’s Alex Cora shares feelings about Rafael Devers after Giants series

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He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-pitcher-accused-abuse-by-wife-viral-social-media-post">San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle was accused</a> by his wife of abuse on social media, the league has launched an investigation into the claims. While the headlines <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-rafael-devers-first-san-francisco-home-run-red-sox">revolve around the Giants’ new star in Rafael Devers</a>, the team is also dealing with the word around the relief pitcher as he responded to the allegations.</p><p>The 28-year-old’s wife, Caroline Hjelle, would post on the social media platform TikTok on Friday with a caption that spoke about</p><p>“When my MLB husband abandons us on Mother’s Day a week after this (video was taken), once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I’ve been raising two boys alone,” Hjelle posted.</p><p>After Saturday’s game which San Francisco beat the Boston Red Sox, 3-2, the relief pitcher wouldn’t have a specific comment about the accusations, <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-address-allegations-regarding-sean-hjelle" rel="noopener">saying that he and his wife are in the process of finalizing a divorce</a>, according to MLB.com.</p><p>“I don’t have an official comment right now,” Hjelle said. “I would like to talk to my agent, my lawyer. This has been something that has been going on for over a year now in terms of our relationship, our divorce, our separation, and everything. I don’t have any official comment right now, I just want to talk to the appropriate people to figure out what the steps are.”</p><p>“I’m just taking it in stride right now,” Hjelle continued. “No official comment right now. I feel confident saying that I will have one eventually. I don’t have an exact timeline on that, but I would like to actually get with the people that are handling the situation with me and for me before I actually make an official statement.”</p><h2><b>Giants letting the league handle the investigation on Sean Hjelle</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Giants-right-hander-Sean-Hjelle-throws-a-pitch1.jpg"><figcaption>Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Subsequently, with the rumors swirling around the Giants, the team also has to deal with the serious allegations towards Hjelle, who is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in six games this season. San Francisco released a statement, saying that the league is looking into it and didn’t have a further comment, per MLB.com.</p><p>Plus, Giants manager Bob Melvin <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45557514/mlb-investigating-abuse-allegations-giants-hjelle" rel="noopener">would echo the same sentiments</a>, via ESPN.</p><p>“We talked to MLB. At this point, it’s in their jurisdiction right now, so I really can’t comment on it further,” Melvin said.</p><p>It remains to be seen if any action will be taken against Hjelle.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants’ Sean Hjelle breaks silence on wife’s abuse allegations

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Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Rafael Devers downplays hitting first Giants home run vs. Red Sox</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-22T08:43:28-07:00">June 22nd, 8:43am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-22T08:43:28-07:00">June 22nd, 8:43am</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is a Senior Editor and College Sports Lead at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco Giants are marching forward after making the biggest move of the Major League Baseball season so far, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/padres-news-xander-bogaerts-gets-real-giants-rafael-devers-trade">acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox</a> to bolster their lineup and add some pop to the order. Devers had gotten off to somewhat of a slow start at the plate, but he found his groove against his old team on Saturday.</p><p>In the third inning, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/giants-news-watch-rafael-devers-smack-first-giants-home-run-against-red-sox-after-trade">Devers found the barrel and crushed a two-run home run</a> out to left field to give the Giants a 3-0 lead. The Red Sox made a push late in the game, but the Giants held them off to get a 3-2 victory and even the series at a game apiece before the final on Sunday to decide it.</p><p>Hitting his home run in the orange and black against his former team was certainly a great moment for Devers, but he wasn’t about to take any victory laps after the game. He <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45557991/devers-goes-deep-vs-red-sox-first-homer-giant" rel="noopener">downplayed the achievement</a> postgame, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN.</p><p>“Nothing more special than any other home run that I’ve hit,” Devers said, per Rogers. “I’m just happy I could contribute to the team’s win.”</p><p>Overall, Devers has rebounded this season from his disastrous start to the year to put up some pretty strong numbers, and now he is finally starting to settle in after about a week in the Bay Area. The Giants brought him in to produce runs at a high rate and to give this lineup some extra pop, and moments like that homer on Saturday are exactly why.</p><p>If Devers can continue hitting the ball like the best version of himself, nobody will want to see this Giants squad in the postseason. While San Francisco is still a bit off the pace in the NL West, just 3.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, it is still firmly in position to get a wild card spot and should continue trending in that direction with Devers giving them some extra juice.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rafael Devers downplays hitting first Giants home run vs. Red Sox

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