The major construction project unveiled in spring training wasn’t at a ballpark, as the San Francisco Giants opened a new Player Development Center at Papago Park in Phoenix. (more…)
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Giants shift back-end ops, POS to Oracle
Big vendor switch to note here: At Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants have shifted point-of-sale infrastructure and back-end operations to Oracle for the 2022 season. (more…)
Oracle Park workers authorize strike
Over 96 percent of Oracle Park concessions employees voted to authorize a strike over working conditions at San Francisco Giants games, citing rising COVID-19 cases and a lack of hazard pay. (more…)
California MLB teams cleared for fans in the stands
The five California MLB teams have been cleared to host fans at the start of the 2021 season, but the exact numbers won’t be determined until we get closer to the April 1 season opener. (more…)
Giants add Eugene to existing affiliates for 2021
The San Francisco Giants will add the Eugene Emeralds to its affiliate lineup, joining holdovers Sacramento River Cats, Richmond Flying Squirrels and San Jose Giants, based on invites issued today. (more…)
Oracle Park design responsible for career-ending injury: Williamson
The placement of bullpens in foul territory at Oracle Park directly led to a career-ending injury and lingering concussion symptoms, according to a lawsuit unveiled by former San Francisco Giants outfielder Johnathan “Mac” Williamson. (more…)
MLB teams being apprised of their MiLB affiliates
We are closer to a resolution of the MLB extreme makeover of Minor League Baseball, as major-league teams are being appraised about their affiliates in 2021 and beyond–though not every MLB team is happy about the changes. (more…)
Mariners-Giants series moved to SF due to poor air quality
The Seattle Mariners/San Francisco Giants series originally set to start last night in Seattle was shifted to Oracle Park and delayed a day due to poor air quality caused by Pacific Northwest wildfires. (more…)
MLB teams adding cutouts for ballpark ambiance
We’re still awaiting full details on how MLB plans to address the viewing experience when games resume, but one trend is emerging: Teams are selling fan cutouts for placement within the ballpark. (more…)
Giants, Athletics, Mariners Shifting Games Due To Coronavirus Concerns
The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics will shift at least one exhibition game in response to the coronavirus crisis, as the Seattle Mariners discuss a move of two series against Texas and Minnesota. (more…)
Prepping for Spring Training: Facility Upgrades
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camps around Florida and Arizona, signifying the beginning of a new spring-training season. This year’s spring training features renovated complexes in both states, with those facilities on the verge of hosting their first games since the upgrades. (more…)
Giants Unveil SplitKast Format for 2020: Krukow in Studio, Kuiper in Ballpark
The San Francisco Giants will sport an unusual SplitKast broadcast format for the 2020 season, with color commentator Mike Krukow calling games from a NBC Sports Bay Area studio while Duane Kuiper presents play-by-play from the ballpark. (more…)
Giants Upgrading Spring-Training Facilities
The last decade saw plenty of changes in the 10 Cactus League ballparks and training camps, ranging from Salt River Fields and Sloan Park openings to extensive renovations at Peoria Stadium and American Family Fields of Phoenix. But that pace slows down in 2020, with the San Francisco Giants unveiling changes this spring. (more…)