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Jeff Young

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Sports Editor at Around the Foghorn

@Fansided site expert for the #SFGiants at @RoundTheFoghorn. Fan of the Warriors, Niners, & Sharks. 1/2 of the @pitchersparkpod with @BrooksKnudsen. I like beer

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  • 1 week ago | aroundthefoghorn.com | Jeff Young

    Before the SF Giants swung a big trade to acquire Rafael Devers, they were reportedly eyeing a couple of other trade targets. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday that the Giants and Seattle Mariners were keeping a close eye on a pair of Arizona Diamondbacks hitters in Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez. SF Giants likely now out on reported trade targets with division rivalOf course, the Giants added Devers a few hours later, likely taking them out of that market entirely.

  • 1 week ago | aroundthefoghorn.com | Jeff Young

    SF Giants lefty pitching prospect Jacob Bresnahan had arguably the best start of his pro career last week, as he completed five shutout innings against the Stockton Ports. On Monday, he was recognized as the California League Pitcher of the Week, per a team announcement. SF Giants southpaw pitching prospect earns Pitcher of the Week honors after nearly perfect startThe Giants acquired Bresnahan at the trade deadline last year in a move that sent Alex Cobb to the Cleveland Guardians.

  • 1 week ago | aroundthefoghorn.com | Jeff Young

    The SF Giants landed a star player in Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday in a five-player deal. They have not had much luck at landing star players over the past several decades, but team president of baseball operations Buster Posey used the trade route to buck that trend. SF Giants use trade route to buck longstanding trend with star playersWe do not need to reopen those old wounds.

  • 1 week ago | aroundthefoghorn.com | Jeff Young

    The SF Giants made a stunning trade on Sunday, acquiring star infielder Rafael Devers in a five-player deal. Not only was the relationship between Devers and the Boston Red Sox untenable, but Boston was motivated to clear his entire contract off the books and reportedly rejected an offer that did not achieve that.

  • 1 week ago | aroundthefoghorn.com | Jeff Young

    The SF Giants' strongest affiliate, San Jose, continues to thrive in the California League with a 39-23 record. You can probably make the case that nearly half of that roster deserves a promotion, including outfield prospect Carlos Gutierrez. SF Giants minor league notes: Maui Ahuna, Onil Perez, and Ryan WatsonSpeaking of San Jose, shortstop prospect Maui Ahuna returned from the injured list recently. The 2023 fourth-round pick is returning from Tommy John surgery.

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Jeff Young
Jeff Young @BaseballJeff1
7 Jun 25

Matt Chapman begins the day 2nd among NL third basemen with 2.2 fWAR. Manny Machado (2.4 fWAR) leads in that category with Austin Riley (1.4 fWAR) currently in 3rd place.

Jeff Young
Jeff Young @BaseballJeff1
7 Jun 25

RT @NapaKyle: So far this season, the #SFGiants have won on a walkoff little league home run, walk off walk, and a walk off wild pitch. Fin…

Jeff Young
Jeff Young @BaseballJeff1
7 Jun 25

RT @NBCSGiants: WALK-OFF WILD PITCH 🚨 https://t.co/GpFEOElsfE