Matt Chapman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 25

San Francisco Giants All-Star Slugger Makes Stunning Statcast Era Franchise History

The San Francisco Giants were playing a massive series against the Milwaukee Brewers this week at Oracle Park. It was a good measuring stick opportunity for a Giants squad that has gotten off to a hot start, which some people are skeptical of.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 25

Matt Chapman Makes San Francisco Giants Home Run History with Thursday Blast

The San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Thursday afternoon at Oracle Park in San Francisco. With the win, the Giants are now an impressive 17-9 and in second place in the National League West.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 20

San Francisco Giants Veteran Superstar Keeps Making Winning Plays

Last year was a disappointing one for the San Francisco Giants and veteran third baseman Matt Chapman. Chapman returned to the Bay Area, where he spent several dominant seasons as a member of the Athletics in Oakland before a disappointing run with the Toronto Blue Jays.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Giants score 3 early runs, hold to beat Angels

Matt Chapman hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Landen Roupp surrendered two solo shots to Mike Trout but just three other hits, and the visiting San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Saturday night.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Giants select David Villar, place Casey Schmitt on IL

The Giants announced a series of roster moves on Saturday.

Cristopher Sanchez baffles Giants, helps Phillies win

Five reasons why San Francisco Giants can sustain early success

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The 'Splash Hit all-time leaders' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Matt Chapman sounds off on lack of run support for Logan Webb in Giants loss to Angels

Logan Webb delivered one of his most dominant performances of the season on Friday night, but the San Francisco Giants failed to reward their ace with a win, falling 2-0 to the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / April 17

Five reasons why Giants can sustain early success

Five reasons why San Francisco Giants can sustain early success

The San Francisco Giants have been a surprise in Major League Baseball this season.

Giants post double-digit hits, runs in battering Phillies

Bryce Harper, Phillies' bats come alive against legendary ace

Three MLB managers already on the hot seat

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The '2024 MLB Silver Sluggers' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 12

Choosing Team MVP for San Francisco Giants Not Easy After Hot Start

The San Francisco Giants are off to one of their best starts to a season in quite some time and expectations might be starting to change. Coming into the year, the Giants were expected to be about a .500 team, which likely would have resulted in a fourth-place finish in the National League West.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 8

San Francisco Giants Veteran Anchoring Surprisingly Hot Start With MVP Performance

One of the biggest surprises in the early going of the 2025 regular season has been the San Francisco Giants. They have gotten off to an incredibly hot 8-2 start; unfortunately, that still has them in third place in the National League West behind the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, who have already won nine games apiece.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / April 6

Giants Star Sounds Off on Cubs’ Lowball Offer in Free Agency

Last offseason, the Chicago Cubs had the opportunity to add a stalwart at third base, as they expressed interest in former All-Star Matt Chapman. However, Chapman received a better offer from the San Francisco Giants and signed with them instead.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 4

Giants’ Matt Chapman highlights Cubs’ cheapness with details of failed pursuit

The Chicago Cubs made one of the trades of the offseason, bringing in Kyle Tucker. They made runs at other free agents, notably Alex Bregman, but did not land them.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 3

Superstar Reveals Why San Francisco Giants Are Best Team He's Played For

Matt Chapman is only in his second season with the San Francisco Giants, but he already loves it. The Giants are Chapman's third MLB team. He was drafted by the Athletics and spent the first five years of his career there, then played two seasons for the Toronto Blue Jays after being traded.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 26

Former A's Infielder, Piece of the Matt Chapman Trade with Blue Jays, Retires

Baseball is a tough sport to play at the highest level. This week, after spending a year with his hometown New York Yankees, primarily in the minor leagues, former Athletics third baseman announced his retirement from the game.

San Francisco Giants News / LWOSports.com / March 19

San Francisco Giants 2025 O/U: Why the Giants are Guaranteed to Hit the OVER

The 2024 San Francisco Giants season was the same as the past few seasons, lackluster. The Giants finished 4th in the NL West with an 80-82 record. This is their 3rd consecutive season missing the playoffs since their historic 107-win season in 2021.

San Francisco Giants News / Fastball on SI / January 19

San Francisco Giants Star Matt Chapman Destroys Fans in Beer-Chugging Race

The San Francisco Giants kicked off their FanFest Tour on Saturday, and Matt Chapman made quite the first impression. Chapman was one of the current Giants players in Napa for the event, taking center stage for a beer-chugging contest against three fans.

San Francisco Giants News / Fastball on SI / November 4

Giants' Matt Chapman Joins Historic Company By Continuing Gold Glove Dominance

Matt Chapman had already established himself as one of the top defensive third basemen of his generation, but he took a historic step forward in that regard on Sunday.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 24

Matt Chapman's inside-the-park HR helps Giants top D-backs

Matt Chapman hit San Francisco's first inside-the-park homer in seven-plus years and Michael Conforto and Casey Schmitt hit conventional homers to help the San Francisco Giants record a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night at Phoenix.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 21

Giants reinstate 3B Matt Chapman from paternity list

The San Francisco Giants activated standout third baseman Matt Chapman from the paternity list prior to Saturday's road game against the Kansas City Royals.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Report: Posey spearheaded extension talks with Chapman

Report: Buster Posey spearheaded extension talks with Matt Chapman

The Giants’ six-year, $151M extension for Chapman marked a departure from the organization’s reluctance to commit to players on long-term deals under president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi.

Which players have the most hits in MLB postseason history?

The 'Splash Hit all-time leaders' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / LWOSports.com / September 6

Giants Retain Matt Chapman On Six-Year $151 Million Contract Extension

Matt Chapman signs a long-term extension with the San Francisco Giants for six years, $151 million. He has been a crucial piece to the Giants. Farhan Zaidi has finally decided to hand out a long-term deal.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / September 5

Giants Sign Matt Chapman to the Deal He Should Have Already Gotten

Matt Chapman grew up in California. He played college ball in California. He spent the first eight years of his professional career in the Oakland Athletics organization.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / September 5

Giants grab rare win by extending offseason pickup in lost campaign

The San Francisco Giants and third baseman Matt Chapman have agreed to a six-year, $151M contract extension, giving the team a rare win in another lost season.

A new curse? Aaron Judge slumping since appearance on children's show

Dumping old, injured pitchers in 2023 set Mets up for success in 2024

Brewers need jolt from Willy Adames in the postseason, too

Red Sox's slide indicative of bigger issues

Reliever who broke Mookie Betts' hand designated for assignment

Yankees fans reportedly get return of familiar, iconic voice ahead of playoffs

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Giants ink one-time All-Star to six-year extension

The Giants made a major splash overnight, announcing a significant contract extension.

Giants recall Marco Luciano, will play him at second base

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'World Series-winning Giants' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 5

3B Matt Chapman, Giants agree to 6-year, $151M extension

Matt Chapman, who is putting up solid numbers in his first season with the Giants, will be staying in San Francisco long term. The third baseman agreed to a six-year, $151 million contract extension with the team on Wednesday.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9