Andrew Baggarly
@andrewbaggarly.bsky.social
Senior writer covering the San Francisco Giants for The Athletic.
Terrific insights from our four MVP voters on why they went Judge or Raleigh. There really isn't a "right" answer. I just wish two Judge voters had flipped to Cal so they could've finished as co-MVPs. That would have been the most satisfying outcome, imo!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Terrific insights from our four MVP voters on why they went Judge or Raleigh. There really isn't a "right" answer. I just wish two Judge voters had flipped to Cal so they could've finished as co-MVPs. That would have been the most satisfying outcome, imo!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Drew Gilbert, as you might imagine, is just a little bit fired up today after his college coach became his major league manager (although he'll have to get used to not calling him "Coach Vitello" anymore):
October 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Drew Gilbert, as you might imagine, is just a little bit fired up today after his college coach became his major league manager (although he'll have to get used to not calling him "Coach Vitello" anymore):
Vitello will be introduced in a press conference Oct. 30. No terms were announced but we're hearing it's at least a three-year deal and possibly four.
October 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Vitello will be introduced in a press conference Oct. 30. No terms were announced but we're hearing it's at least a three-year deal and possibly four.
Here's a gallery of the all-time leaders in winning percentage. Yeah, Clayton Kershaw is a little bit of a throwback.
September 20, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Here's a gallery of the all-time leaders in winning percentage. Yeah, Clayton Kershaw is a little bit of a throwback.
Willy Adames will wear these cleats today to celebrate Bob Uecker:
August 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Willy Adames will wear these cleats today to celebrate Bob Uecker:
I will be extra attentive when Willy Adames is at the plate tonight.
August 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I will be extra attentive when Willy Adames is at the plate tonight.
I met Ryne Sandberg just once, when I was 19 and he autographed the jersey I was wearing at a Cubs Convention. I had chances to talk to him during my reporting career but never did. I think it’s because I knew I’d be a fan first and reporter second. RIP and condolences to all who loved him.
July 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I met Ryne Sandberg just once, when I was 19 and he autographed the jersey I was wearing at a Cubs Convention. I had chances to talk to him during my reporting career but never did. I think it’s because I knew I’d be a fan first and reporter second. RIP and condolences to all who loved him.
Pretty darn candid and revealing comments from Justin Verlander on what's gone wrong and his process for finding a solution. "Frankly embarrassing. ... I'm just not deceptive enough."
July 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Pretty darn candid and revealing comments from Justin Verlander on what's gone wrong and his process for finding a solution. "Frankly embarrassing. ... I'm just not deceptive enough."
Duane Kuiper always sent postcards from every road city to his wife and two kids. He’s still doing it for his granddaughters, Andy and Kit. (Pic courtesy of his daughter, Dannon.)
June 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Duane Kuiper always sent postcards from every road city to his wife and two kids. He’s still doing it for his granddaughters, Andy and Kit. (Pic courtesy of his daughter, Dannon.)
Marco Luciano is among the first round of Giants cuts. (Remember, Heliot Ramos was in the first was in the first wave last year and became an All-Star.
March 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Marco Luciano is among the first round of Giants cuts. (Remember, Heliot Ramos was in the first was in the first wave last year and became an All-Star.
Giants first lineup of the spring vs Bruce Bochy’s Rangers at Surprise tomorrow.
February 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Giants first lineup of the spring vs Bruce Bochy’s Rangers at Surprise tomorrow.
Obligatory “I have officially reported for spring training” pic. Feeling fortunate I’ve had the opportunity to do this for so long.
February 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Obligatory “I have officially reported for spring training” pic. Feeling fortunate I’ve had the opportunity to do this for so long.
Buster Posey mentioned on Saturday in Sacramento that Yusmeiro Petit and Marco Scutaro will be guest instructors in spring training. The Giants sent out the full list today.
February 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Buster Posey mentioned on Saturday in Sacramento that Yusmeiro Petit and Marco Scutaro will be guest instructors in spring training. The Giants sent out the full list today.
Soon to be a major league (sort of) facility.
February 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Soon to be a major league (sort of) facility.
Tyler Rogers texted his reaction to the Giants' trading his twin brother. All gratitude for the past two years:
January 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Tyler Rogers texted his reaction to the Giants' trading his twin brother. All gratitude for the past two years:
Willy Adames is a big building block for the Giants. Here he is made up of a few thousand little building blocks.
January 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Willy Adames is a big building block for the Giants. Here he is made up of a few thousand little building blocks.
Brandon Crawford might have signed off on letting Justin Verlander wear 35. But we all know who really has Verlander’s number.
January 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Brandon Crawford might have signed off on letting Justin Verlander wear 35. But we all know who really has Verlander’s number.
Newest Giants pitcher introduces himself on Zoom.
January 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Newest Giants pitcher introduces himself on Zoom.
Also, Giants clubhouse manager Brad Grems has a problem to solve. Do recently retired franchise greats still get a Rolex for giving up their number? ⌚️
January 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Also, Giants clubhouse manager Brad Grems has a problem to solve. Do recently retired franchise greats still get a Rolex for giving up their number? ⌚️
Zack and Perry Minasian used to run around their dad’s clubhouse in Texas. Now they’re running franchises in San Francisco and Anaheim.
December 10, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Zack and Perry Minasian used to run around their dad’s clubhouse in Texas. Now they’re running franchises in San Francisco and Anaheim.
The Giants announced that Fanfest will have a caravan theme for the second consecutive year. Complimentary tickets will be required at all four stops and can be reserved here: www.mlb.com/giants/fans/...
December 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM
The Giants announced that Fanfest will have a caravan theme for the second consecutive year. Complimentary tickets will be required at all four stops and can be reserved here: www.mlb.com/giants/fans/...
This is why you read every transcript from every manager's session at the winter meetings.
December 9, 2024 at 11:16 PM
This is why you read every transcript from every manager's session at the winter meetings.
Batting a thousand.
December 9, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Batting a thousand.
Sportswriters have to rewrite on the fly all the time. But I'm sure the SNL writers room appreciates that Juan Soto waited those extra 24 hours before taking $765 million from the Mets.
December 9, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Sportswriters have to rewrite on the fly all the time. But I'm sure the SNL writers room appreciates that Juan Soto waited those extra 24 hours before taking $765 million from the Mets.
Logan Webb's comments today via the Placer County District Attorney's office:
December 5, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Logan Webb's comments today via the Placer County District Attorney's office: