MLB Standings
In the National League, there’s only one race still to be run, and that’s whether the Mets or the Marlins take the East division. The winner will earn a home wild card series with the Mets in prime position.
Over in the American League, only the Royals and Angels are locked into the playoffs with the Blue Jays and the Orioles tied at the top of the East. The loser of that is in a 4 for 3 battle for the playoffs.
San Francisco Results
Several big days in September harks back to the glory days of Stewart’s reign in Kansas City and Giants fans will be hoping this becomes the norm.
On 12 September a 10-1 road victory in San Diego clinched a playoff spot for the third year in a row.
Four days later, the Giants dropped the final game of a three-game series against the Reds but the Diamondbacks losing secured a three-peat of NL West titles for San Francisco. This is a first in San Francisco history, and the first time for the franchise since the 1921-24 NY Giants won the 8-team National League 4 times in a row.
On 19 September the Giants beat San Diego at home 5-4 for their 100th win of the season. This is San Francisco’s first 100-win season since the 2021 Giants won 107 and won the division by one game from the Dodgers. It is only the 9th time the Giants have won 100 games in their history.
San Francisco Stats
As the season comes close to an end, the Giants are set to finish with the best pitching in the National League and middle of the pack in hitting.
Ernesto Pantoja continues his strong end to the season with a 169 wRC+, while Juan Mendoza continues to help the Giants cope without Hudson with a 145 wRC+, positive glove, and 100% success in 8 SB. Steve Boyd had a boom or bust season with a 94 wRC+ despite winning Player of the Week when he went 11-22, with 6 RBI.
A tough month for the starting rotation with only Juan Montoya and Pete Lamar having FIP- better than league average, Montoya adding almost 1 WAR in his 5 GS. In the bullpen, Mike Stark and Jesus Barbosa really struggled but that was more than offset by seven bullpen arms not to give up an Earned Run in 39.2 combined innings.
Transactions & Injuries
A couple of prospects in Dan Kisiel and David Rede earned minor league promotions for the last month of the season while six AAA players were added to the Major League roster – only Nate Brodt having not featured already during the season.
The most impactful moment of the month came on 9 September when Frank Calleja tore his hamstring running the bases. He will miss 5-6 weeks, ruling him out of at least the NLDC. He was replaced by RF Ernnie Chafer, 2053 10th Round pick out of the University of Portland having enjoyed an OPS+ over 120 at every level of the Minor Leagues before his promotion. An elite glove in RF, Chafer will have to maximise his above average contact ability because he is below average in power and eye.
Wednesday, September 1st , 2055
Sent CF Dan Kisiel from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene.
Promoted 1B David Rede from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of 1B Gabino Galindo from Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of CF Jaquan Willie from Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of RP Dan Caines from Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of RP Greg Hyder from Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of RP Nate Brodt from Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of RP Greg Brinson from Triple A Sacramento.
Monday, September 6th , 2055
Signed international amateur CF Abraham Trujillo out of Cuba to a minor league contract.
Thursday, September 9th , 2055
RF Frank Calleja was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: torn hamstring. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks.
Purchased the contract of CF Ernnie Chafer from Triple A Sacramento.
Friday, September 24th , 2055
Signed international amateur SP Santiago Arellano out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Saturday, September 25th , 2055
Signed international amateur SP Nelson Corral out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Activated SP Andy Frederick from the injured list.