Farhan Zaidi

Three in a row? With pair of WS rings, Pederson joins Giants

By THERESA SMITHMarch 18, 2022 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Calling the return to his hometown “surreal,” and sharing stories of growing up as a Giants fan, Joc Pederson officially joined the 2021 NL West champions on Thursday.

Pederson stood in front of his locker, and nodded to the one right next to it, labeled “Champ Pederson,” for his special needs brother.

Dodgers promote Brandon Gomes to general manager

January 18, 2022 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers promoted former major league pitcher Brandon Gomes to general manager on Tuesday, filling a spot that had been vacant since 2018.

Gomes had been an assistant GM with the team since 2019.

Giants bring back left-hander Alex Wood on two-year contract

By JANIE McCAULEYDecember 1, 2021 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Left-hander Alex Wood is staying with the San Francisco Giants, reaching agreement Wednesday on a $25 million, two-year contract.

He gives manager Gabe Kapler two starters named Alex in the rotation after Tuesday's addition of right-hander Alex Cobb on a $20 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2024.

DeSclafani, Giants reach agreement on $36M, 3-year contract

November 23, 2021 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani reached agreement Monday on a $36 million, three-year contract to remain with the San Francisco Giants.

DeSclafani emerged as a key member of manager Gabe Kapler's rotation during the NL West champion Giants' record-setting 107-win season, going a career-best 13-7 with 152 strikeouts and a 3.17 ERA over 31 starts.

Giants manager Kapler gets contract extension through 2024

By JANIE McCAULEYNovember 12, 2021 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants manager Gabe Kapler has been rewarded with a new contract after a record-setting season during which San Francisco won a franchise-best 107 games and the NL West.

The extension announced Friday runs through the 2024 season.

Giants’ Farhan Zaidi voted MLB Executive of the Year

November 9, 2021 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi was voted Major League Baseball's Executive of the Year on Monday after San Francisco topped teams with 107 wins during the regular season.

Giants plan to exercise Posey’s $22M option if he will play

By JANIE McCAULEYOctober 18, 2021 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants plan to exercise Buster Posey's $22 million club option for the 2022 season as long as the veteran catcher wants to keep playing after a stellar year.

Splash! Giants land Bryant from Cubs just before deadline

By JANIE McCAULEYJuly 31, 2021 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kris Bryant was the face of the Chicago Cubs for a long time.

His new bosses in San Francisco were thrilled that joining the Giants meant so much to him, despite the emotions of leaving the only major league team he's ever known.

Giants minor leaguer who attempted suicide last year retires

By JANIE McCAULEYJuly 17, 2021 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Drew Robinson, the San Francisco Giants minor leaguer who survived a suicide attempt last year that took his right eye and has been outspoken about his ordeal and positive strides, announced he is retiring and will join the club's front office as a mental health advocate.

Giants hire Farhan Zaidi away from Dodgers

By JANIE McCAULEYNovember 7, 2018 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi is the new president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants...

Dodgers land All-Star shortstop Manny Machado from Orioles

By BEN WALKER and DAVID GINSBURGJuly 19, 2018 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the Manny Machado sweepstakes, getting the prized All-Star shortstop from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade Wednesday night...