When you’re far back in the standings and looking to next year, the last few weeks of the season can be an audition of sorts. The Royals have brought in a number of different pitchers in the last two months, finding success with guys like Randy Dobnak, Nate Pearson, Craig Kimbrel, and Anthony Gose.
The Royals have claimed right-hander Spencer Bivens off waivers from the Giants and optioned him to Triple-A, Kansas City announced. San Francisco designated Bivens for assignment earlier this week.
2025 stats: 81 IP, 54 G, 4.00 ERA, 3.70 FIP, 1.33 WHIP, 6.78 K/9, 2.78 BB/9, 0.4 fWAR In 2024, the 29-year old right-hander’s debut in the big leagues was the feel-good story of the year.
The San Francisco Giants have seen their stock sore early on in the season, with the team rocketing out to a 14-8 record. This start has given Giants fans everywhere a reason to be optimistic, especially after the team has missed out on the postseason each of the three seasons.
The San Francisco Giants are making some final decisions regarding their Opening Day roster. This time the decision was about a bullpen arm. The back end of their bullpen is set.
The San Francisco Giants have lots of decisions to make surrounding their pitching staff entering the 2025 season, and the bullpen is no exception. As of right now, it is somewhat unknown which players will be able to make the Opening Day roster as relievers, and who will be sent down to Triple-A or elsewhere for the beginning of the year.
The feel-good story of the year. 2024 stats: 27 G (2 GS), 48.2 IP, 3.14 ERA, 123 ERA+, 1.192 WHIP, 8.7 H/9, 6.8 K/9, 2.0 BB/9 In 2024, Spencer Bivens threw this sinker in a Major League baseball game.
The San Diego Padres (81-63) have a home game against the San Francisco Giants (70-73) on Sunday. The contest is set to begin at 4:10 p.m. ET. The probable pitchers are Joe Musgrove (5-4) for the Padres and Spencer Bivens (3-1) for the Giants.
A lot of important updates over the last 18 hours. This afternoon, just ahead of their scheduled day-night doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies, the San Francisco Giants announced a trio of important roster updates: The Mike Baumann Minute elapses with 3 hits allowed (including 1 triple) in two-thirds of an inning late in a blowout win.
Some Sunday morning roster moves to get your blood flowing. Ahead of his start this afternoon against the Cleveland Guardians, LHP Kyle Harrison was activated from the 15-day injured list by the San Francisco Giants.
The San Francisco Giants have had to make a number of roster moves over the course of the season to supplement their pitching staff. A number of players have made their debut and they've even made some acquisitions that didn't quite work out.
Amid a season that has been challenging from an injury perspective, the San Francisco Giants were due for some good news. They have had pitching injury issues from day one this year and have struggled to find arms that can pitch at a high level.