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On YouTubeSan Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / August 15
Giants activate Landen Roupp and Keaton Winn, place Matt Chapman on IL and Ryan Walker on leave 
The San Francisco Giants are looking for something — anything — to jump start the team with how much they’re struggling. And while they’re not voluntarily making any big changes, the baseball deities are making some for them.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 30
Struggling Giants Reliever Not as Awful as His Numbers Suggest
The San Francisco Giants' bullpen has a real argument as the single best unit in all of baseball. It's deep, with a blend of young ascending players and experienced veterans that gives manager Bob Melvin the ability to get strikeouts, force soft contact, or anything in between.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 24
Just having fun out there
Is there a closer controversy brewing? I don’t know. I hope not. The San Francisco Giants are 16-9 on April 23rd following tonight’s 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers — but it didn’t have to be that close.
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San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / April 17
Five reasons why San Francisco Giants can sustain early success
The San Francisco Giants have been a surprise in Major League Baseball this season.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 30
San Francisco Giants Manager Reveals Top Reliever Dealing with Back Injury
The San Francisco Giants did not throw their closer out to finish a close game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon, which raised some suspicions.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 20
San Francisco Giants' Best Kept Secret Could Become All-Star This Season
With the start of the regular season nearly here for the San Francisco Giants, there have been few teams better in spring training this year. After what
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 5
San Francisco Giants Star Reliever Reveals What Led to Major League Breakthrough
The San Francisco Giants stumbled upon a diamond in the rough when they selected pitcher Ryan Walker with the No. 916 overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 4
San Francisco Giants Need ‘Fireman’ To Emerge in Bullpen With Ryan Walker As Closer
One of the breakout stars for the San Francisco Giants during their underwhelming 2024 campaign was relief pitcher Ryan Walker. His path to the Major Leagues was not a prototypical one, as he overcame some incredibly long odds to be where he is today.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 3
San Francisco Giants Durable Reliever in Rarified Air With Elite Production
Not a lot went right for the San Francisco Giants during the 2024 campaign. They were mired in another year of painful mediocrity with 80 wins and a missed playoff appearance for the third straight year and seventh time out of the last eight campaigns.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 28
Breakout San Francisco Giants Star Named 'Honorable Mention' in Reliever Rankings
As a whole, the San Francisco Giants bullpen was disappointing. One player, though, broke out and will be hoping to carry that success into this season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 14
One spring training prediction for every NL West team
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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / February 1
Player review: Ryan Walker
Praise him. 2024 overall stats: 76 G, 80 IP, 1.91 ERA, 2.52 FIP, 0.85 WHIP, 32.1 K%, 5.8 BB%, as closer (post Aug. 10th): 19.2 IP, 0.92 ERA, 1.90 FIP, 0.76 WHIP, 37.3 K%, 6.7 BB% Everything about Ryan Walker is twisted.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 18
San Francisco Giants’ Reliever Reflects on ‘Dream Come True’ Moment
With much of the talk this offseason around the hope that All-Star closer Camilo Doval will return to form this season, the San Francisco Giants did have closer last season.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 12
Former San Francisco All-Star Closer Continues Struggles in Dominican Winter League
The San Francisco Giants had a problem at closer this year. Their All-Star closer, Camilo Doval, struggled so nightly that he lost his job and even got demoted to Triple-A.
MLB News / Just Baseball / August 17, 2024
2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Zach Neto, Junior Caminero
Playing the waiver wire effectively is crucial to fantasy baseball success throughout the season. Each week of the 2024 campaign, this article will help pinpoint who players are readily available to be picked up in most formats.
San Francisco Giants News / LWOSports.com / August 14, 2024
San Francisco Giants’ New Closer Leads Bullpen in Innings
Ryan Walker, leading San Francisco’s bullpen in innings pitched, is also one of the best in the league when it comes to high-pressure situations. It’s easy to see why he earned Camilo Doval’s former position. Ryan Walker has pitched sixty-one innings out of the bullpen this season, only one inning less than starter Blake Snell.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 11, 2024
San Francisco Giants Decide on Replacement for All-Star Closer
The San Francisco Giants made a shocking move on Friday by demoting closer Camilo Doval to Triple-A Sacramento. He had struggled in 2024, and the Giants decided it was time for a change.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / March 1, 2024
Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker suffers hand contusion on hit-by-pitch: ‘We dodged a bullet’
GOODYEAR — Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker “dodged a bullet” with no broken bones that would jeopardize his Opening Day availability after getting hit in the hand by a pitch in spring training.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / January 2, 2024
Player Review: Ryan Walker
Another success on the development front. 2023 stats: 5-3, 61.1 IP, 3.23 ERA/3.68 FIP, 1.39 WHIP, 78-24 K-BB, 81.8% LOB, 0.6 fWAR It was a big year for Ryan Walker.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14, 2023
Breakouts of 2023: NL West edition
The National League West has been full of surprises in 2023. Here are three of the most improved players in the NL West.
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