Ariel B
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Baseball. Realistic optimist. #sfgiants
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garbanzo24 ... please share your vision of BEANS with the masses
December 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
garbanzo24 ... please share your vision of BEANS with the masses
A really great read. Be sure to check it out!
Kubota’s career began with an internship in 1984.
After a 41 year career, his story is about building something lasting—one player, one relationship and one decision at a time.
He's our 2025 Tony Gwynn award winner:
After a 41 year career, his story is about building something lasting—one player, one relationship and one decision at a time.
He's our 2025 Tony Gwynn award winner:
Athletics Scouting Director Eric Kubota: Baseball America’s 2025 Tony Gwynn Award Winner
From media relations intern to area scout to scouting director, Eric Kubota has built a lasting legacy in his four decades with the A's.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A really great read. Be sure to check it out!
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Caraballo popped when I did a review of some under the radar guys bsky.app/profile/gian...
A few lesser known bats in the system that stand out to me:
C Miguel Caraballo: Very young. Hit for some pop, kept Ks in check, good batted ball profile
CIF Charlie Szykowny. Physical build, hasn’t yet hit for CIF level pop
C Santiago Camacho: Overall line in ACL was meh, but interesting elements
C Miguel Caraballo: Very young. Hit for some pop, kept Ks in check, good batted ball profile
CIF Charlie Szykowny. Physical build, hasn’t yet hit for CIF level pop
C Santiago Camacho: Overall line in ACL was meh, but interesting elements
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Caraballo popped when I did a review of some under the radar guys bsky.app/profile/gian...
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One of those Winter Meetings nights where it feels like some big deal happens at 11:47PM and ruins everyone's night.
December 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
One of those Winter Meetings nights where it feels like some big deal happens at 11:47PM and ruins everyone's night.
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Here's an early look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com depth chart for the next ZiPS team, the San Francisco Giants.
December 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Here's an early look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com depth chart for the next ZiPS team, the San Francisco Giants.
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The #SFGiants do not have much to show for the 7 drafts that Michael Holmes has served as the scouting director. That No. 4 pick becomes extremely important for the organization and really needs to be a can't-miss selection. It could be a chance at redemption for Holmes.
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The #SFGiants do not have much to show for the 7 drafts that Michael Holmes has served as the scouting director. That No. 4 pick becomes extremely important for the organization and really needs to be a can't-miss selection. It could be a chance at redemption for Holmes.
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The Matt Williams trade was wildly unpopular when it went down in 1996. Giants general manager Brian Sabean immediately had to defend it by proclaiming, "I am not an idiot." He acquired a future Hall of Famer in Jeff Kent in the deal, so I think he won that battle.
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The Matt Williams trade was wildly unpopular when it went down in 1996. Giants general manager Brian Sabean immediately had to defend it by proclaiming, "I am not an idiot." He acquired a future Hall of Famer in Jeff Kent in the deal, so I think he won that battle.
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Jeff Kent getting in, after being teammates with Barry Bonds, arguably the greatest player ever, is so ridiculous
December 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Jeff Kent getting in, after being teammates with Barry Bonds, arguably the greatest player ever, is so ridiculous
Poor Luci! I hope that he can figure it out in Pittsburgh
The Giants announced that former top prospect Marco Luciano was claimed off waivers by the Pirates. They now have 39 players on their 40-man roster.
December 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Poor Luci! I hope that he can figure it out in Pittsburgh
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Jacob Misiorowski averaged 7.6 feet of extension, ranking in the 100th percentile among MLB pitchers.
Hopefully this fact catches on.
Hopefully this fact catches on.
November 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Jacob Misiorowski averaged 7.6 feet of extension, ranking in the 100th percentile among MLB pitchers.
Hopefully this fact catches on.
Hopefully this fact catches on.
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Throughout his career, Sam Hentges has been more effective against LHH. Much of the damage against RHH came in his first year when he was still used as a starter. Since 2022, he has been similarly effective (.559 OPS against LHH, .614 OPS against RHH) in those matchups #SFGiants
November 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Throughout his career, Sam Hentges has been more effective against LHH. Much of the damage against RHH came in his first year when he was still used as a starter. Since 2022, he has been similarly effective (.559 OPS against LHH, .614 OPS against RHH) in those matchups #SFGiants
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we have now reached the point of the simulation where the computer is inventing its own slang
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
we have now reached the point of the simulation where the computer is inventing its own slang
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ICYMI: Latest Future Projection podcast episode dropped 👀
We review EVERY farm system in the NL West 🔥
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/ZjNYK3A
We review EVERY farm system in the NL West 🔥
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/ZjNYK3A
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
ICYMI: Latest Future Projection podcast episode dropped 👀
We review EVERY farm system in the NL West 🔥
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/ZjNYK3A
We review EVERY farm system in the NL West 🔥
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/ZjNYK3A
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I'd been hearing that Tony Vitello was trying to bring his Tennessee pitching coach, Frank Anderson, with him to San Francisco. Now Baseball America is reporting that it's going to happen. Justin Meccage and Anderson (father of former A's LHP Brett Anderson) will lead the Giants pitching staff.
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I'd been hearing that Tony Vitello was trying to bring his Tennessee pitching coach, Frank Anderson, with him to San Francisco. Now Baseball America is reporting that it's going to happen. Justin Meccage and Anderson (father of former A's LHP Brett Anderson) will lead the Giants pitching staff.
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To casual fans, the AFL might seem like an afterthought, overshadowed by the drama of October baseball.
But for many of the prospects on the field, these games can be pivotal.
It’s a chance to shape how organizations evaluate them heading into the next season 💪
More here ⤵️
But for many of the prospects on the field, these games can be pivotal.
It’s a chance to shape how organizations evaluate them heading into the next season 💪
More here ⤵️
7 Arizona Fall League Players Who Boosted Their Stock
With the Arizona Fall League wrapping up Friday, Jesús Cano highlights seven players who did a lot to improve their standing in the desert.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
To casual fans, the AFL might seem like an afterthought, overshadowed by the drama of October baseball.
But for many of the prospects on the field, these games can be pivotal.
It’s a chance to shape how organizations evaluate them heading into the next season 💪
More here ⤵️
But for many of the prospects on the field, these games can be pivotal.
It’s a chance to shape how organizations evaluate them heading into the next season 💪
More here ⤵️
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As mentioned in last night’s story, and as our Mitch Bannon confirms, Toronto Blue Jays assistant hitting coach (and former minor league coordinator) Hunter Mense is joining Tony Vitello’s staff in San Francisco. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Buster Posey: Giants will spend, but improvement must come from within
Good vibes are good. They can be the final piece. They are also difficult to maintain when you don't have enough talent.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
As mentioned in last night’s story, and as our Mitch Bannon confirms, Toronto Blue Jays assistant hitting coach (and former minor league coordinator) Hunter Mense is joining Tony Vitello’s staff in San Francisco. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Orioles are hiring Donnie Ecker as bench coach, according to a source.
Ecker overlapped with new O’s manager Craig Albernaz on San Francisco’s staff from 2020-21. The 39-year-old was in Texas from 2022-25.
The Baltimore Sun was on it first.
Ecker overlapped with new O’s manager Craig Albernaz on San Francisco’s staff from 2020-21. The 39-year-old was in Texas from 2022-25.
The Baltimore Sun was on it first.
November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Orioles are hiring Donnie Ecker as bench coach, according to a source.
Ecker overlapped with new O’s manager Craig Albernaz on San Francisco’s staff from 2020-21. The 39-year-old was in Texas from 2022-25.
The Baltimore Sun was on it first.
Ecker overlapped with new O’s manager Craig Albernaz on San Francisco’s staff from 2020-21. The 39-year-old was in Texas from 2022-25.
The Baltimore Sun was on it first.
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we need to find Prominent Baseball Man and throw him into a volcano. it probably won't work, but I'm out of ideas.
Sometimes you run across an old quote that stops you cold. From a Jayson Stark article in January 2000:
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
we need to find Prominent Baseball Man and throw him into a volcano. it probably won't work, but I'm out of ideas.
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Really cool honor for Joe Panik (not pictured), who was among the 17 people inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend.
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https://www.timesunion.com/projects/2025/sports/ny-baseball-hall-fame/
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November 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Really cool honor for Joe Panik (not pictured), who was among the 17 people inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend.
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C Jesús Rodríguez hit a 3-run HR in his season debut for Tigres de Aragua in LVBP yesterday. www.beisbolplay.com/video/jesus-...
Jesús Rodríguez debutó con jonrón - BeisbolPlay
El receptor perteneciente a Yankees de Nueva York, Jesús Rodríguez, debutó la noche del martes con Tigres de Aragua y en su segundo turno de la noche ante Tiburones de La Guaira sacó la bola por el ja...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
C Jesús Rodríguez hit a 3-run HR in his season debut for Tigres de Aragua in LVBP yesterday. www.beisbolplay.com/video/jesus-...
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Giants moves:
RHP Mason Black designated for assignment
LHP Reiver Sanmartin claimed off waivers from Reds
OF Justin Dean claimed off waivers from Dodgers
RHP Mason Black designated for assignment
LHP Reiver Sanmartin claimed off waivers from Reds
OF Justin Dean claimed off waivers from Dodgers
November 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Giants moves:
RHP Mason Black designated for assignment
LHP Reiver Sanmartin claimed off waivers from Reds
OF Justin Dean claimed off waivers from Dodgers
RHP Mason Black designated for assignment
LHP Reiver Sanmartin claimed off waivers from Reds
OF Justin Dean claimed off waivers from Dodgers
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HAPPENING NOW: Immigrant workers calling on Dodgers to refuse invitation to White House #iceoutofLA
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Immigrant workers calling on Dodgers to refuse invitation to White House #iceoutofLA
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Future HOF manager Bruce Bochy tells me he's content with taking the uniform off and rejoining the Giants in an advisory role. It took just 90 minutes at a Nashville restaurant with Tony Vitello to convince Bochy that Buster Posey made a smart hire to manage. www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Ex-Giants manager Bruce Bochy finalizing deal to return to San Francisco as special assistant
Bochy, who won three of his four World Series titles managing the Giants, will be back in San Francisco, where he managed for 13 seasons.
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Future HOF manager Bruce Bochy tells me he's content with taking the uniform off and rejoining the Giants in an advisory role. It took just 90 minutes at a Nashville restaurant with Tony Vitello to convince Bochy that Buster Posey made a smart hire to manage. www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Yaaaay! The first addition. Can’t wait to see how the rest of the coaching staff fleshes out
Hearing that former Padres manager and Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler has agreed to join Tony Vitello's staff in San Francisco. Tingler and Vitello were college teammates at Missouri and have remained close friends, so this is a very predictable outcome.
November 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Yaaaay! The first addition. Can’t wait to see how the rest of the coaching staff fleshes out
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As always, it's appalling at the same time it's so cheap, tawdry, and embarrassing. What a pathetic, shabby little gangster.
Trump on Mamdani: "He should be very nice to me. He's off to a bad start. I think it's a very dangerous statement for him to make."
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
As always, it's appalling at the same time it's so cheap, tawdry, and embarrassing. What a pathetic, shabby little gangster.