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Brewers Superstar Turned Back Clock To 2019

The Milwaukee Brewers entered the 2025 Major League Baseball season looking for some more power in the middle of the lineup. When you lose a guy like Willy Adames who smashed 32 home runs and drove in 112 runs last year, you have to find a way to get that offense back.

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How Much Longer Can the Giants Continue the Justin Verlander Experiment?

This past January, the San Francisco Giants reinforced their starting rotation by signing a legend in future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander. On Wednesday, they finally got another one of the performances they envisioned when they signed him.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Giants exploring rotation market

The Giants’ rotation was a big strength early in the season but has struggled more of late. Fifth starter Hayden Birdsong was optioned to Triple-A earlier in the week, and it’s not entirely clear how they’ll fill out the rotation moving forward.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 19

Can Giants Star Willy Adames Carry Over Recent Hot Streak Into Second Half?

The biggest storyline for the San Francisco Giants over the second half of the season is most likely going to be whether or not their offense will finally be able to find some sort of consistency to back up their elite pitching staff.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Brewers 2025 MLB Draft Class Superlatives: Best Value, Fastest To Majors, and More

The Milwaukee Brewers 2025 Draft class is complete. Once again, they've added a stellar haul of talent to the organization that they can develop into the next generation of Brewers players.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

Giants’ Willy Adames ruins perfect Blue Jays game with towering blast

The San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays started the second half of the season with big goals. Toronto’s depth helped them win the series opener, and they started Saturday’s game off well.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 18

Brewers Labeled 'Perfect Trade Partner' For Another NL Team

The Milwaukee Brewers have defied expectations this season. But that’s become an all-too-familiar narrative for the Brewers, hasn’t it? After losing stars WIlly Adames and Devin Williams in the offseason, Milwaukee is looking better than ever, within one game of the National League Central lead and outpacing predictions despite a modest budget.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / July 17

Will a Giants hitter end any significant club drought in 2025?

Nerrrrrrrrrrrrrrp. The “bigger” half of the season is over. The San Francisco Giants sit 7 wins above .500, solidly in the hunt for a playoff berth, with 97 games under their belt and 65 more to play.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 17

Giants Made Most of Limited Bonus Pool Money in MLB Draft Class Haul

The San Francisco Giants had one of the smallest bonus pools to work with in the MLB draft because of exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold in 2024 and signing Willy Adames in free agency after he rejected a qualifying offer.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / July 14

Milwaukee Brewers: Day 1 MLB Draft recap

The Milwaukee Brewers had five picks on day one of the 2025 MLB Draft. They selected 20th overall (1st round) 32nd (compensation pick for losing Willy Adames in free agency), 59th (2nd round), 68th (competitive balance round-b) and 94th (3rd round).

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Brewers Draft Intriguing Shortstop with Willy Adames Compensation

The Milwaukee Brewers led off their 2025 Draft Class with Tennessee corner infielder Andrew Fischer. They've now followed it up with a high school shortstop.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 13

Giants’ Logan Webb & Willy Adames Frustrated By ‘Too Many’ Dodgers Fans At Oracle Park

The Los Angeles Dodgers renewed their rivalry with the San Francisco Giants for an important three-game series before the All-Star break. L.A. dropped the opening matchup, but it wasn’t without a strong show of support from Dodgers fans who made the trip to Oracle Park to cheer on the team.

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

Four Giants Players Who Could Use Willy Adames-Like Turnaround in Second Half

The San Francisco Giants have had a nice season overall, but it hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows. Their year could be even better if a handful of stars begin playing closer to expectations.

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

Expensive Giants Star Finally Starting To Live Up To His Contract

The San Francisco Giants made one of the biggest splash signings of this past offseason when they shelled out a franchise-record-setting contract for star shortstop Willy Adames.

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

Giants Star Willy Adames Reminds Everyone of His Ceiling During Win Over Dodgers

There was a lot of excitement this past offseason when the San Francisco Giants landed Willy Adames in free agency. Finally signing a coveted star player

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Willy Adames, Giants hand Dodgers 7th straight setback

Willy Adames drove in three runs with a triple and a home run, Dominic Smith added a solo homer and the host San Francisco Giants continued the Los Angeles Dodgers' misery with an 8-7 victory in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / July 11

Willy Adames Is Getting Hot for the Giants When It Matters Most

The 2025 season began with a little bit of a surprise in the NL West. While the Dodgers and Padres got off to good starts as usual and the Diamondbacks weren’t far behind, the San Francisco Giants kicked the campaign off in a big way as well.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 7

Is Embattled San Francisco Giants Superstar Turning Offensive Corner?

The San Francisco Giants had to go out and make a major trade to bolster their offense in part because of the struggles of Willy Adames. That major trade — for designated hitter Rafael Devers — required the Giants to give up four players, including last year’s first-round pick, outfielder James Tibbs III.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 7

Giants top Athletics to take series

Willy Adames homered and drove in three runs to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Sunday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 6

Giants' Willy Adames looks to stay hot vs. Athletics

Willy Adames received a seven-year, $182 million contract in the offseason to join the San Francisco Giants, but his bat was missing in action for the first two-plus months of the season.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 6

Willy Adames backs Logan Webb as Giants top Athletics

Willy Adames drove in four runs and Logan Webb pitched 6 2/3 solid innings to help the San Francisco Giants register a 7-2 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / May 30

SS Willy Adames is 'a dude,' but he's not producing for Giants

Although San Francisco president of baseball operations Buster Posey urges patience, slumping Giants shortstop Willy Adames is a reason for concern.

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San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / May 11

Attempting to Explain Willy Adames’ Slow Start with the Giants

Willy Adames was a signing that marked the start of a new era in San Francisco. It took seven years and $182 million to get it done, but the Giants believed he would be a key piece, especially for a team in desperate need of a shortstop post-Brandon Crawford.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 4

Watch: Giants' Willy Adames catches fire vs. Rockies

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames has floundered thus far, but Sunday's home game against the Colorado Rockies seemed like a prime opportunity to find his groove.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 21

'I Hope He Stinks These Next 4 Games;' Milwaukee Brewers Slugger Breaks Silence on Facing Willy Adames for 1st Time This Season

One of the least surprising developments of this past MLB offseason was Willy Adames leaving the Milwaukee Brewers in free agency. Even going into the 2024 season, everyone around baseball, and especially in the Brewers fanbase, knew that he was entering his final season with the team.