Alex Cobb of the Giants Throws 131 Pitches in a One-Hitter
Alex Cobb of the San Francisco Giants gave up a hit with two outs in the ninth but finished what he started. It was the most pitches in a game since 2019.
Amid Gun Violence, Giants’ Gabe Kapler Will Not Stand for Anthem
San Francisco’s Gabe Kapler says he will not take the field during the national anthem “until I feel better about the direction of our country.”
Smell Good, Play Good? MLB Players Douse Themselves in Cologne
Baseball is full of traditions and superstitions. For numerous players, a heavy dose of cologne or women’s perfume is the unlikeliest of performance enhancers.
Brandon Belt and the Giants Are Writing Their Own Rules
Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford are the old guard in San Francisco, but they have embraced Manager Gabe Kapler’s new-school approach — even if it irks opponents.
Alyssa Nakken Coaches First Base for San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants coach became the first woman to take an on-field role in a Major League Baseball game. “This is my job,” she said.
Gabe Kapler and Giants Have 13-Person Coaching Staff
Gabe Kapler’s record-setting staff of 13 coaches is too many to fit in a dugout, but the unorthodox approach helped the team win 107 games in 2021. A trend was officially set.