Giants gashed on ground by Commanders, and there’s little hope for improvement
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Giants gashed on ground by Commanders, and there’s little hope for improvement

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Giants in Thursday Night Football action. New York Giants coach Brian Daboll was feeling good about an improved offensive performance after Sunday’s 21-18 loss to the Washington Commanders. “Can you get our run defense to look like this, please?” Daboll said while showing stats to general manager Joe Schoen before hiring Bowen in a clip that aired on “Hard Knocks.” GO DEEPER Brian Daboll's bungling of Graham Gano's injury emblematic of mismanaged Giants in his tenure The Titans allowed the fewest rushing yards in the NFL during Bowen’s three seasons as DC. Another look at @JayD__5's first career game-winning drive pic.twitter.com/cp7zxTA2vn — Washington Commanders September 16, 2024 Strong suit One strength of Bowen’s defense has traveled to New York. First of many touchdowns for Malik 🔥 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/sbsGTZNt0i — New York Giants September 15, 2024 The crossing routes accentuate Nabers’ dynamic ability with the ball in his hands, as he picks up yards rapidly after making catches in the open field.

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Cowboys face Giants on Thanksgiving with eye toward ending mystifying home skid
4 months ago

Cowboys face Giants on Thanksgiving with eye toward ending mystifying home skid

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — A five-game losing steak behind them, the Dallas Cowboys can target a mystifying 0-5 record at AT&T Stadium for a club that a year ago was closing in on the franchise record for consecutive home wins. There’s some success to go with the adversity as the New York Giants visit for Dallas’ annual Thanksgiving Day home game, …

Daniel Jones breaks his silence after getting benched by the New York Giants
4 months, 1 week ago

Daniel Jones breaks his silence after getting benched by the New York Giants

Daily Mail  

Quarterback Daniel Jones delivered a heartfelt message after the Giants announced his benching earlier this week. After a disastrous start that saw New York lose their fifth straight game over the weekend, the team announced on Monday that Tommy DeVito will likely get the starting nod on Sunday against Tampa Bay. 'The opportunity to play for the New York Giants …

With Giants at 2-8, coach Brian Daboll wavers in his commitment to Daniel Jones
4 months, 3 weeks ago

With Giants at 2-8, coach Brian Daboll wavers in his commitment to Daniel Jones

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Riding a five-game losing streak and coming off a loss in Germany to the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is thinking about benching quarterback Daniel Jones. This is the first time Daboll has wavered about playing his $160 million quarterback this season, and it comes after Jones’ inconsistent performance in Sunday’s 20-17 overtime …

Daniel Jones slammed for 'breathtakingly bad' display for Giants - as fans beg for him to be cut
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Daniel Jones slammed for 'breathtakingly bad' display for Giants - as fans beg for him to be cut

Daily Mail  

Daniel Jones' latest woeful performance for the New York Giants has fans calling for him to be cut from the roster entirely. Another added: 'Daniel Jones is breathtakingly bad,' while one said: 'That flea flicker play is reason enough to permanently ban Daniel Jones from ever playing another down in the NFL.' Daniel Jones was sacked and threw an awful …

Commanders Dominate Giants, Continue Their Unbeatable Start
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Commanders Dominate Giants, Continue Their Unbeatable Start

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 27-22 in a thrilling game. Jayden Daniels was a dominant force, throwing for 209 yards and rushing for 15 yards. He iced the game with a 42-yard pass to Olamide Zaccheaus. The Commanders dominated the first half, scoring 27 points while holding the Giants scoreless. The Giants fought back in the second …

Commanders handle business vs. Giants, continue to ‘demonstrate improvement’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Commanders handle business vs. Giants, continue to ‘demonstrate improvement’

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Washington Commanders spent last week preparing for Sunday’s rematch with the New York Giants. Having sacked Daniels five times in Week 2, the Giants rarely put a hand on the mobile threat this time, even with rookie left tackle Brandon Coleman protecting Daniels’ blindside with Cornelius Lucas unavailable. “Massive win last week,” linebacker Frankie Luvu …

Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. ruled out vs. Giants with hamstring injury
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. ruled out vs. Giants with hamstring injury

New York Times  

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is inactive for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants at Metlife Stadium with a hamstring injury. Robinson, the Commanders’ leading rusher, missed extended portions of Washington’s 18-15 Hail Mary win over the Chicago Bears last week and was a limited participant in three practices ahead of the NFC East contest. The rugged …

NFC East-leading Commanders to Seek Revenge Against Giants in a Crucial Showdown
5 months ago

NFC East-leading Commanders to Seek Revenge Against Giants in a Crucial Showdown

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders will attempt to sweep the New York Giants for the first time since 2021 when they visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The Giants have lost three straight games and are looking to bounce back, while the Commanders are riding a high after a 6-2 record and first place in the NFC East. The game will be a …

Daniel Jones, putrid Giants offense whiff on chance to inject hope into season
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniel Jones, putrid Giants offense whiff on chance to inject hope into season

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Everything was set up for the New York Giants on Sunday night. A win over the Cincinnati Bengals would have put the Giants one game out of first place in the NFC East heading into next week’s matchup with the Eagles. 📺: #CINvsNYG on NBC/Peacock 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/rQZ9a6w3qI — NFL October 14, 2024 The …

Did Giants hit home run with 2024 draft class? It’s early, but returns are promising
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Did Giants hit home run with 2024 draft class? It’s early, but returns are promising

New York Times  

Joe Schoen could not have scripted it any better. Of course, the New York Giants general manager would have preferred his star rookie, Malik Nabers, not miss Sunday’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks with a concussion, but having the rest of the rookies from his 2024 NFL Draft class step up in a momentous win was a pretty good …

How Brian Daboll is scheming around Giants’ talent deficit, finding groove as play caller
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Brian Daboll is scheming around Giants’ talent deficit, finding groove as play caller

New York Times  

The New York Giants have proven they’re a scrappy group. The Giants’ control of the game only translated to 10 points because of a goal-line fumble by running back Eric Gray that was returned 102 yards for a Seahawks touchdown. But watching the Giants carve up the Seahawks with a flurry of screens, quarterback draws, power runs and quick passes …

Isaiah Simmons’ game-winning block shows Giants aren’t going away without a fight
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Isaiah Simmons’ game-winning block shows Giants aren’t going away without a fight

New York Times  

SEATTLE — New York Giants special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial spotted a weakness in the Seahawks’ field goal protection while game-planning for Sunday’s matchup. Jason Myers’ kick went directly into the left elbow of the 6-foot-4 Simmons before bouncing to teammate Bryce Ford-Wheaton, who raced 60 yards for a game-sealing touchdown in the Giants’ 29-20 win. DEXY SACK 😤 📺: …

17-strikeout game has Giants pondering how their offense fell short
6 months, 1 week ago

17-strikeout game has Giants pondering how their offense fell short

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Michael Conforto’s bat was reduced to splinters and shards in the ninth inning Wednesday night. And if Conforto hadn’t put his two-strike pitch into play in the ninth, the Giants would’ve matched the record that Sandy Koufax set when he struck out 18 in a complete game victory Aug. 19, 1959, at the L.A. An oscillating lineup combined …

Giants hit 5 homers, continue run against playoff contenders with 11-0 win over Diamondbacks
6 months, 1 week ago

Giants hit 5 homers, continue run against playoff contenders with 11-0 win over Diamondbacks

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Michael Conforto and Brett Wisely each hit three-run homers in San Francisco’s six-run third inning, and the Giants won their fifth straight against playoff contenders by crushing the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-0 on Tuesday night. “You start playing well and you just feel like you’ve got a chance to win.” Patrick Bailey hit a solo homer in the second …

Defiant Giants rebound from nightmare start to game, season to get desperately needed win
6 months, 1 week ago

Defiant Giants rebound from nightmare start to game, season to get desperately needed win

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — The start was so disastrous, it had New York Giants coach Brian Daboll cursing his late grandmother. “You look at the first two plays, it’s kind of like, ‘Ah, here we go.’ That was a big emphasis throughout the week: ‘Losers have a mentality.’ Losing happens, but we’re not going to have no loser mentality.” Things could have …

A poised Jayden Daniels is remembering to have fun while leading Commanders
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A poised Jayden Daniels is remembering to have fun while leading Commanders

New York Times  

— Everyone handles pressure situations differently. '” Another look at @JayD__5’s first career game-winning drive pic.twitter.com/cp7zxTA2vn — Washington Commanders September 16, 2024 Unbeknownst to Zaccheaus, Daniels did try turning upfield, only for the 215-pounder to get shoved out of bounds by Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux. “It ain’t the first time,” Daniels said, “so it ain’t nothing new with me.” …

New York Giants and coach Brian Daboll are in a big hole after 0-2 start
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New York Giants and coach Brian Daboll are in a big hole after 0-2 start

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Coming off a poor season and playing with a young team, the New York Giants needed a lot of things to go right to turn things around in Brian Daboll’s third season. The Giants have not made the playoffs after starting 0-2 since Tom Coughlin led New York to a championship in the 2007 season. This …

San Francisco Giants week in review: It wasn’t great, as playoff hopes fade
6 months, 4 weeks ago

San Francisco Giants week in review: It wasn’t great, as playoff hopes fade

New York Times  

The San Francisco Giants played two series last week, one of them against a contender and one of them against one of the worst teams in the National League. Matt Chapman did this: It would have been a homer in seven parks, but that didn’t matter because a leadoff triple is almost as good as a solo home run, right? …

Giants stock report: RB Eric Gray, QB Tommy DeVito stand out in preseason win vs. Lions
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Giants stock report: RB Eric Gray, QB Tommy DeVito stand out in preseason win vs. Lions

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants beat the Detroit Lions 14-3 in Thursday’s preseason opener, but the score doesn’t really matter. Ahead of Thursday’s game, the Giants had completed 11 training camp sessions, including two intense joint practices with the Lions. That gives us a lot of information to assess whose stock is rising and whose may be …

Jorge Soler’s 3-run homer keys a 9-run inning that leads the Giants past the Angels 13-6
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jorge Soler’s 3-run homer keys a 9-run inning that leads the Giants past the Angels 13-6

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer in San Francisco’s nine-run fourth inning and the Giants beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-6 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. The Giants’ struggling bats woke up in big fashion in the fourth inning to turn a 2-0 deficit into a big lead in a bullpen game for both teams. …

Matt Chapman’s grand slam leads the Giants past the Reds 5-1
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Matt Chapman’s grand slam leads the Giants past the Reds 5-1

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Chapman hit a grand slam in the first inning to lead the struggling San Francisco Giants to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Black was helped by outfielder Heliot Ramos, who threw out two runners from right field trying to stretch hits into doubles and then made a diving catch in left field …

Is Giants QB Tommy DeVito a flash in the pan, the next Brock Purdy or something in between?
1 year, 3 months ago

Is Giants QB Tommy DeVito a flash in the pan, the next Brock Purdy or something in between?

New York Times  

Here are 10 final thoughts on the Giants’ 24-22 win over the Packers while wondering how Tommy DeVito’s family is going to get their tailgate to New Orleans for Sunday’s game against the Saints: DeVito’s upside The DeVito story has been amazing for social media memes and for adding fun to a season that had been dismal before the undrafted …

Commanders hit new low vs. Giants, but don’t assume this is rock bottom
1 year, 4 months ago

Commanders hit new low vs. Giants, but don’t assume this is rock bottom

New York Times  

— Flip Saunders, the late NBA head coach, warned fans never to assume a team has hit rock bottom. Head coach Ron Rivera and players couldn’t — or weren’t in the mood to — label Sunday’s 31-19, turnover-filled home loss to the New York Giants as bottom of the barrel. The fact that we couldn’t … I’m at a loss …

Friction between Giants coaches? How losing could strain Brian Daboll, Wink Martindale partnership
1 year, 4 months ago

Friction between Giants coaches? How losing could strain Brian Daboll, Wink Martindale partnership

New York Times  

You know things are bleak for the Giants when the best result for them on Sunday was the Cardinals beating the Falcons. Here’s a final review of the Giants’ drubbing in Dallas: ‘This is fine’ Coach Brian Daboll channeled the “this is fine” meme when asked about the discord on the Giants’ sideline during Sunday’s game. It’s not something that’s …

Last 7 games will be torture for Giants fans. Drake Maye, Caleb Williams better be worth it
1 year, 4 months ago

Last 7 games will be torture for Giants fans. Drake Maye, Caleb Williams better be worth it

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Caleb Williams or Drake Maye better be legit. “No one’s going to save us, but us,” running back Saquon Barkley said. “It’s definitely tough right now — losing like that, getting embarrassed week after week,” Barkley said. Daboll also hasn’t called any gratuitous quarterback sneaks like Judge did in the 2021 finale, although it would have been …

How the Giants’ unexpected success last season is coming back to haunt them
1 year, 4 months ago

How the Giants’ unexpected success last season is coming back to haunt them

New York Times  

Every time it seems like things can’t get any lower for the New York Giants, they grab a shovel and start digging. Here’s a final review of that forgettable game and a look at what’s ahead in what promises to be a long final nine weeks of the season: Messy timeline The expectation entering last season was that the Giants …

Giants defense stifles Commanders, makes late stand to end 4-game skid in 14-7 win
1 year, 5 months ago

Giants defense stifles Commanders, makes late stand to end 4-game skid in 14-7 win

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The way the New York Giants have played defense the past few weeks, their inept offense can take the rest of the season to figure things out and coach Brian Daboll’s team will still have a chance for more victories. Tyrod Taylor threw two second-quarter touchdown passes and the Dexter Lawrence-led defense had six sacks and …

Giants QB Daniel Jones inactive for Sunday against the Commanders, Taylor gets start again
1 year, 5 months ago

Giants QB Daniel Jones inactive for Sunday against the Commanders, Taylor gets start again

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones missed his second straight game with a neck injury and Tyrod Taylor got the start for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Jones returned to practice on a limited basis this week after missing the Sunday night’s game in Buffalo against the Bills. When the teams started warmups Sunday, Jones …

Commanders will have a chance to bury the NFC East-rival Giants even deeper
1 year, 5 months ago

Commanders will have a chance to bury the NFC East-rival Giants even deeper

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Washington Commanders and New York Giants entered the season with the goal of closing the gap on the perennial frontrunners in the NFL East, the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. “We may be 1-5, but it’s a long season ahead of us and we’ve lost only one divisional game,” Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke. FORBES QUESTION …

Behind inept line, Giants offense reaches new level of hopelessness vs. Dolphins
1 year, 5 months ago

Behind inept line, Giants offense reaches new level of hopelessness vs. Dolphins

New York Times  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — All Giants coach Brian Daboll could say after yet another lopsided defeat was, “We got to do better.” There’s no arguing that after the Giants dropped to 1-4 with a 31-16 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday that never felt close. TO THE HOUSE 🏡 102 YARDS FOR JASON PINNOCK AND THE @Giants 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/B2T9MymMHH …

Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28
1 year, 6 months ago

Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — On the first play of the second half, New York quarterback Daniel Jones dropped back and heaved a 58-yard completion to rookie Jalin Hyatt over the middle of the field. “It’s not always easy to be mentally tough when you’re down 60-0 after a game and a half.” New York kept the pressure on in the fourth, …

Giants rookie roundup: How did 2023 draft class fare in preseason win over Panthers?
1 year, 7 months ago

Giants rookie roundup: How did 2023 draft class fare in preseason win over Panthers?

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It was a rookies-in-the-end zone kind of night for the New York Giants in Friday’s 21-19 preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. ERIC GRAY FIGHTS FOR IT 😤 📺: NBC4/NFL Network pic.twitter.com/6UZygjAfxF — New York Giants August 19, 2023 WR Jalin Hyatt, third round, No. First of many for Hyatt 🤩 📺: NBC4/NFL Network pic.twitter.com/WN6P9sD7AL — …

Giants rookie roundup: How did 2023 draft class fare in preseason loss to Lions?
1 year, 7 months ago

Giants rookie roundup: How did 2023 draft class fare in preseason loss to Lions?

New York Times  

The New York Giants 2023 rookie draft class has already made waves in training camp and that didn’t change in its first preseason game against the Detroit Lions. He wasn’t afraid in contact with a larger receiver and played great coverage on one of his first tests of the game — a long throw to Jameson Williams which the receiver …

Giants practice report: It’s time to start talking more about rookie CB Tre Hawkins
1 year, 8 months ago

Giants practice report: It’s time to start talking more about rookie CB Tre Hawkins

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Giants donned full pads for the first time on Tuesday night, which is a rite of passage in training camp. Jones “Sacked” pic.twitter.com/brVJ9K4YKP — The Giant Take Podcast August 1, 2023 There’s still no touching the quarterback, and most plays are allowed to run through would-be sacks, but the pockets were muddier, and the offense …

Giants will look for a second straight postseason berth after breaking a drought last season
1 year, 8 months ago

Giants will look for a second straight postseason berth after breaking a drought last season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK GIANTS CAMP SITE: East Rutherford, New Jersey KEY ADDITIONS: WR Parris Campbell, TE Darren Waller, ILB Bobby Okereke, WR Jamison Crowder, DL A’Shawn Robinson, DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches, S Bobby McCain, CB Deonte Banks, C John Michael Schmitz, WR Jalin Hyatt. Second-year GM Joe Schoen shored up the weak receiving group by acquiring TE Darren Waller from Las Vegas, …

Why Brian Daboll’s work with Daniel Jones rivals his development of Josh Allen
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Brian Daboll’s work with Daniel Jones rivals his development of Josh Allen

New York Times  

The Giants beat the Vikings 31-24 in the wild-card round on Sunday. Here’s a look back at the franchise’s first playoff win in 11 years: Don’t rewrite Daniel Jones’ history There’s a temptation to rewrite history now that Daniel Jones has ascended to franchise quarterback status. Well, that duo reviewed Jones’ first three seasons and elected not to exercise his …

‘Can’t be chopped down’: How Giants QB Daniel Jones has proved he’s ‘built for New York’
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Can’t be chopped down’: How Giants QB Daniel Jones has proved he’s ‘built for New York’

New York Times  

Watching Daniel Jones receive a curtain call at MetLife Stadium in the Giants’ regular-season home finale, David Cutcliffe had to get out of his seat. Jones, who has for his entire NFL career shown an unwavering business-like approach to the media, didn’t elaborate much on the emotions of the ovation besides thanking fans and saying, “It beats the alternative, for …

Giants vs. Vikings, wild-card playoff preview edition: Every detail you need to know
2 years, 2 months ago

Giants vs. Vikings, wild-card playoff preview edition: Every detail you need to know

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — The Giants treated Sunday’s regular season finale against the Eagles like the meaningless game that it was, as New York remained the NFC’s No. Here’s an early preview of the matchup based on what can be learned from their Week 16 meeting: Giants offense vs. Vikings defense • The Giants moved the ball well throughout the first matchup, …

Giants make too many mistakes in loss to Vikings — but remain in good shape for playoffs
2 years, 3 months ago

Giants make too many mistakes in loss to Vikings — but remain in good shape for playoffs

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Giants coach Brian Daboll didn’t believe Saturday’s game should have come down to a 61-yard field goal attempt by Vikings kicker Greg Joseph as time expired. And Giants cornerback Cor’Dale Flott had an opportunity for a game-changing play when he jumped a crossing route by wide receiver Adam Thielen and appeared to intercept a Kirk Cousins pass. Giants …

For Commanders to (finally) contain Daniel Jones, they must start with his legs
2 years, 3 months ago

For Commanders to (finally) contain Daniel Jones, they must start with his legs

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — The evolution of NFL quarterbacks is a moving target. “Most quarterbacks that we’re seeing in today’s NFL run,” Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said. “So, it’s really more of how you adjust the plan when you play one that doesn’t, which is rare.” Daniel Jones, the Giants quarterback for Sunday night’s pivotal rematch, epitomizes the difference. …

Giants can’t overcome mistakes, Seattle’s defense in loss
2 years, 5 months ago

Giants can’t overcome mistakes, Seattle’s defense in loss

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — After weeks of riding the edge with one close win after another, the New York Giants finally ran into a combination of obstacles they couldn’t overcome. Barkley was stymied, held to a season-low 59 yards rushing on 20 carries by a Seattle defense that less than a month ago gave up 235 yards on the ground to New …

Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens
2 years, 5 months ago

Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens

New York Times  

Another week, another Giants win. Considering how conservative the Giants’ passing attack has been, one would expect the approach on third-and-longs to be a safe check-down from quarterback Daniel Jones to improve field position before punting. 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/GJmvBjuYzb — New York Giants October 16, 2022 Daboll said he hopes to play Robinson “a little bit more this week.” It …

New York Giants' rookie guard Marcus McKethan suffers heartbreaking ACL injury during scrimmage
2 years, 7 months ago

New York Giants' rookie guard Marcus McKethan suffers heartbreaking ACL injury during scrimmage

Daily Mail  

The New York Giants suffered another major loss in training camp Friday night, when rookie offensive lineman Marcus McKethan went down with a serious injury and had to be carted off the field by trainers. Mckethan participates in drills at 2022 NFL combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis New York also drafted McKethan's college teammate Josh Ezeudu in the …

Giants need big run to overcome another bad start to season
3 years, 4 months ago

Giants need big run to overcome another bad start to season

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It might be easy to look at the New York Giants’ 3-6 record and take the high road. The cavalry is expected to bring help for the offense with star running back Saquon Barkley, receiver Sterling Shepard and tackle Andrew Thomas close to returning from injuries. There’s hope they can return to the postseason for the …

Dodgers vs. Giants: Five takeaways from Game 4 of the NL Division Series
3 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers vs. Giants: Five takeaways from Game 4 of the NL Division Series

LA Times  

Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol hit the 102-mph mark with several pitches Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. “Make better swing decisions.” Voices Plaschke: Never-give-up Dodgers show longtime rival Giants they’re built for elimination games The Dodgers didn’t go quietly into the night in Game 4 of the NLDS against San Francisco. “I think when we’re at our best is when …

Giants continue to rely on power, and the power of positive thinking, to stun the A’s and maintain their NL West lead
3 years, 7 months ago

Giants continue to rely on power, and the power of positive thinking, to stun the A’s and maintain their NL West lead

New York Times  

There’s a boutique stat called a GiveAway. The last time Inside Edge publicly released its leaderboard two weeks ago, the Giants’ average of 4.52 giveaways per game was the lowest in the major leagues. Brandon Belt and Darin Ruf hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning to cut into the deficit, then LaMonte Wade Jr., pinch-hitting for Ruf, yanked …

Giants take advantage of Cody Bellinger’s risky throw to edge Dodgers
3 years, 8 months ago

Giants take advantage of Cody Bellinger’s risky throw to edge Dodgers

LA Times  

San Francisco Giants’ Buster Posey, left, runs home to score as Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner looks for the ball after a throwing error by first baseman Cody Bellinger during the eighth inning in San Francisco on Tuesday. Whatever governor Bellinger employed in the opener of a three-game series against the National League West-leading San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers might …

Giants continue to loom large in NL West race after third win in a row over Dodgers
3 years, 10 months ago

Giants continue to loom large in NL West race after third win in a row over Dodgers

LA Times  

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali, left, and relief pitcher Jake McGee celebrate with pitcher Alex Wood, right, after a 5-4 win over the Dodgers on Sunday. Two months into the season, it’s clear that what most thought would be a two-team division race between the Dodgers and San Diego Padres is going to be a three-team dogfight, the San …

Depth charge: Austin Slater and Jason Vosler power the Giants’ latest comeback
3 years, 10 months ago

Depth charge: Austin Slater and Jason Vosler power the Giants’ latest comeback

New York Times  

Jason Vosler isn’t sure what happened. He stood in the on-deck circle and marveled at Austin Slater’s two-run homer that traveled 460 feet on a majestic arc and landed in Chase Field’s seldom-reached second deck to erase the Giants’ 4-2 deficit. “I can’t remember the last time I heard and saw Longoria so excited,” Kapler said. “That was the main …

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