Brady Klopfer

Los Angeles

Producer and Writer, California Fan Communities at SB Nation

Producer and Writer, California Fan Communities at Golden State of Mind

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Giants activate Verlander and Bailey, option Beck and Porter

1 week ago | mccoveychronicles.com | Brady Klopfer

Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images The San Francisco Giants week of nonstop transactions is marching onwards. As if to make up for lost time, Buster Posey is mashing the transaction button, though unlike the trade for Rafael Devers, Wednesday’s moves were more expected. Prior to their game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Giants announced that veteran pitcher Justin Verlander and young catcher Patrick Bailey had both been activated from the Injured List (15 and 10-day, respectively).
Minor League roundup, 6/17: Bryce Eldridge leads the homer brigade

1 week ago | mccoveychronicles.com | Brady Klopfer

Photo by Matt Kipp/Minor League Baseball After some much-needed time off, the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball roundups are back! I won’t recap everything that happened while I was on vacation, so we’ll just jump in as if no time was missed ... with a few exceptions, of course. Most of the Giants affiliates were in action on Tuesday, but not all of them. AA Richmond had their game postponed due to poor weather — they’ll make it up with a doubleheader on Thursday.
Warriors NBA Draft: Nikola Jokić highlights No. 41 picks in history

1 week ago | goldenstateofmind.com | Brady Klopfer

(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Don’t look now, but the 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner. Which means that we’ll soon put a pause on Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency, pipe dreams of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and discussions about what players will be available for the veteran’s minimum, and instead focus on the player that the Golden State Warriors will add in the draft. Player, singular. For now, at least.
A brief history of the 41st pick

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brady Klopfer

Don’t look now, but the 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner. Which means that we’ll soon put a pause on Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency, pipe dreams of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and discussions about what players will be available for the veteran’s minimum, and instead focus on the player that the Golden State Warriors will add in the draft. Player, singular. For now, at least.
Giants place Jerar Encarnación on 10-Day IL, call up Daniel Johnson

1 week ago | mccoveychronicles.com | Brady Klopfer

Photo by Geneva Heffernan/MLB Photos via Getty Images The last few days have been a whirlwind of transactions for the San Francisco Giants, and Tuesday was no exception. A few hours before their series opener against the Cleveland Guardians, the Giants announced that they were optioning outfielder Daniel Johnson, to clear a space on the active roster for newly-acquired star slugger Rafael Devers. And now, just a few hours later, Johnson has returned.
Jerar Encarnación to the IL, Daniel Johnson back

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brady Klopfer

The last few days have been a whirlwind of transactions for the San Francisco Giants, and Tuesday was no exception. A few hours before their series opener against the Cleveland Guardians, the Giants announced that they were optioning outfielder Daniel Johnson, to clear a space on the active roster for newly-acquired star slugger Rafael Devers. And now, just a few hours later, Johnson has returned.
Giants make room for Rafael Devers by optioning Daniel Johnson

1 week ago | mccoveychronicles.com | Brady Klopfer

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images We knew on Sunday what the details of the San Francisco Giants trade for slugger Rafael Devers would be. The Giants would be adding Devers and his contract, while sending pitchers Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, as well as prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello to the Boston Red Sox. Since the Giants were getting rid of two Major League players, they didn’t need to make any move to facilitate the addition of Devers on the 40-man roster.
Giants short on arms after trading Kyle Harrison for Rafael Devers

1 week ago | mccoveychronicles.com | Brady Klopfer

Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images I’ll be honest: when Buster Posey took over as President of Baseball Operations, I didn’t know what to expect, but it sure wasn’t this. It sure wasn’t the San Francisco Giants opting out of the Corbin Burnes sweepstakes because they were apparently surprised that a recent Cy Young winner was going to garner a $200-million contract, and then trading a talented homegrown starting pitcher for a $250-million designated hitter.
How to watch Giants at Dodgers on ESPN

1 week ago | mccoveychronicles.com | Brady Klopfer

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images It’s time for the series finale between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers. After an inspiring win on Friday and a blowout loss on Saturday, the Giants will look to take the series this afternoon, and take back a share of first place in the NL West. For the Giants, southpaw Kyle Harrison will make a final audition to keep his rotation spot when Justin Verlander returns next week.
How to watch San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

1 week ago | mccoveychronicles.com | Brady Klopfer

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images It’s time for the second game of the rivalry series, as the San Francisco Giants have a Saturday night game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, after a thrilling win on Friday. It’s young vs. old on the mound, as right-hander Landen Roupp takes the bump for the Giants, while problematic veteran southpaw Clayton Kershaw, who made unfortunate headlines with his alterations to Friday’s Pride Night hats, will hopefully pitch a bad game for the Dodgers.