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benp28 · 09-10-2025, 05:17 PM

MLB Standings

As of August 1, the Toronto Blue Jays hold baseball’s best record (69–40), narrowly ahead of the New York Yankees (65–42) atop the AL East. Columbus (64–43) leads the AL Central, with Kansas City (58–51) and Cleveland (58–52) nipping at its heels. The Los Angeles Angels (57–52) top a tight AL West over Houston (53–54).

Nationally, Colorado (62–46) paces the NL West, chased by the Dodgers (59–49) and Giants (57–52). Washington (60–48) commands the NL East, while Cincinnati (60–49) edges the NL Central.

Tampa Bay, Memphis, Seattle, Philadelphia, San Diego, and St. Louis anchor their divisions.

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San Francisco Results

In July, the Giants went 12–13, winning the opening finale against Arizona to take their rubber game. They won 2 of 3 in Miami and went 2–1 in extra-innings affairs vs. Toronto, but dropped three straight to Colombus before the All-Star break. Post-break they surged with back-to-back wins in Los Angeles, then dropped two one-run games in Arizona. A brutal four-game set at Dodger Stadium produced just one victory and a doubleheader split, but they salvaged the month with a 5–3 win over Seattle. July’s streaky month highlighted both the club’s resilience and ongoing inconsistency.

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San Francisco Stats

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July saw strong production from the Giants’ position players, with corner infielders and outfielders leading the charge. Nelson Loera (.258/.324/.452, 111 OPS+), Steve Boyd (.267/.330/.522, 131 OPS+) and Frank Calleja (.246/.356/.390, 114 wRC+) paced the offense. David Rojo returned July 10, contributing .299/.314/.522 in 67 PA. Rookie Beau Wartel debuted July 28 (7 PA). Jamie LaFerney and Frank Calleja provided steady on-base work, while Jorge Arizmendi and Jaquan Willie struggled. Overall, a deep lineup showed both star power and valuable depth.

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July’s rotation continued to post mixed results. Jorge Ramirez anchored the staff with 32.2 IP, a 0.6 HR/9, 10.2 K/9 and an FIP- of 70, while Amari Pappillion offered a solid 4.09 ERA (FIP-85). Juan Montoya (5.17 ERA), Kymani Devezin (4.85) and Ha-joon Kim (6.86) provided strikeouts but battled walks and high ERAs.

The bullpen shone in spots: closer Ricky Eggett was perfect in eight chances (0.77 ERA, FIP-82), with Jon McConnell and Dan Caines logging quality holds. Josh O’Neal’s 5.62 ERA and 2.12 WHIP highlighted inconsistency. Strong K rates contrasted with control issues, leaving the staff hovering around a mid-4.00 ERA.

Transactions & Injuries

July’s transaction period was defined by a string of injuries, strategic signings, and targeted trades.

Early in the month, SS Joel Hudson strained his hamstring (July 5), which the Giants are attempting to manage day-to-day. LF Mike Moffitt suffered a torn posterior cruciate ligament on July 11 and was placed on the 60-day injured list. Nelson Loera missed several days with knee inflammation, while RF Frank Calleja battled a baserunning ailment that evolved from a sore calf to a knee issue by month’s end—both managed day-to-day. Reliever Josh O’Neal was limited by a finger blister for five days.

Off the field, the Giants bolstered their farm system by signing international first-base prospects Ernesto Osuna (July 10), Juan Avalos (July 14), and Jesus Becerra (July 16) to minor-league deals. They also secured CF David Rojo long-term, inking him to a seven-year, $154 million contract on July 20, with two team options at the end of the contract, his age 34 and 35 seasons.

To address roster needs and upcoming absences, the club made several roster moves. On July 16, they dealt LHP Nate Brodt and minor-league 2B Sergio Morales to Philadelphia for veteran LHP Caleb Griffing, immediately adding him to the major league roster. RF Ernie Chafer was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on July 10, briefly recalled July 11, and ultimately traded to Cleveland on July 27 for RHP Lynn Poapst and prospects Pete Del Vecchio and Eddie Griffin—Poapst joined the big-league bullpen that day. The Giants also managed depth by RP Dan Namken, and 2B Jorge Arizmendi to AAA, while SP Greg Ward, 2B Beau Wartel both returned for injury rehabs, Wartel ultimately recalled on July 28. These moves reflect a proactive approach to balancing health challenges with developmental priorities.

Wednesday, July 4th , 2057
SS Joel Hudson was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Thursday, July 5th , 2057
SS Joel Hudson diagnosed with a strained hamstring, is day-to-day for 4 weeks.
Tuesday, July 10th , 2057
Signed international amateur 1B Ernesto Osuna out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Optioned RF Ernnie Chafer to Triple A Sacramento.
Placed CF David Rojo on the active roster.
Wednesday, July 11th , 2057
LF Mike Moffitt diagnosed with a torn posterior cruciate ligament, will miss 10 months.
Placed LF Mike Moffitt on the 60-day injured list.
Purchased the contract of RF Ernnie Chafer from Triple A Sacramento.
Saturday, July 14th , 2057
Signed international amateur 1B Juan Avalos out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Monday, July 16th , 2057
Signed international amateur 1B Jesus Becerra out of Venezuela to a minor league contract.
Traded 29-year old LHP Nate Brodt and 29-year old minor league 2B Sergio Morales to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 31-year old LHP Caleb Griffing in return.
Placed RP Caleb Griffing on the active roster.
Friday, July 20th , 2057
Signed CF David Rojo to a 7-year contract extension worth a total of $154,000,000.
Sent SP Greg Ward to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.
Monday, July 23rd , 2057
Sent 2B Beau Wartel to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.
Tuesday, July 24th , 2057
2B Nelson Loera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: knee inflammation. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.
Friday, July 27th , 2057
RF Frank Calleja was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Traded 25-year old RF Ernnie Chafer to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 31-year old RHP Lynn Poapst, 19-year old minor league RHP Pete Del Vecchio, and 22-year old minor league LHP Eddie Griffin in return.
Optioned RP Dan Namken to Triple A Sacramento.
Placed RP Lynn Poapst on the active roster.
Saturday, July 28th , 2057
RP Josh O'Neal was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: finger blister. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.
Saturday, July 28th , 2057
Optioned 2B Jorge Arizmendi to Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of 2B Beau Wartel from Triple A Sacramento.
Sunday, July 29th , 2057
RF Frank Calleja diagnosed with a sore calf muscle, is day-to-day for 4 days.
RF Frank Calleja was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Tuesday, July 31st , 2057
RF Frank Calleja diagnosed with a sore knee, is day-to-day for one week.

Minor League Promotions

There were limited midseason promotions from the Giants as they changed tack in 2057 to only promote players more clearly ready for the next level based on their profile rather than their statistical performance. The majority of promotions came for Scouting Discoveries although 2054 International Amateur signing has made his way to AA Richmond.

Promoted international complex member 2B Jesus Barrera to Rookie League San Francisco (DSL) 2055 Scouting Discovery
Promoted LF Luis Gamez from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose 2053 Scouting Discovery
Promoted CF Ismael Arambel from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose 2053 Scouting Discovery
Sent 1B David Provencio from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene 2053 Scouting Discovery
Promoted RF David Yepiz from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond 2054 International Amateur
Promoted 1B Frank Flores from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento 2051 Scouting Discovery

Minor League News

Juan Espinosa was on cloud nine the entire month of July, capping it off with the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month honors.

The Sacramento starter was spectacular in 5 starting assignments with 4 wins and no losses, 28 innings pitched, 26 strikeouts and a fine 3.21 ERA.

This season, Espinosa has 11 wins and 4 losses and a 4.47 ERA.

July was a very good month for Jeff Taber of the Eugene Emeralds. He held opposing hitters for a .139 average and took home the Northwest League Pitcher of the Month award.

In 5 starts he claimed a 3-0 record as he put up a 1.47 ERA and struck out 48 in 30.2 innings.

In the current season in 20 starts, Jeff Taber has a record of 8-6 with 139 strikeouts in 104 innings and a 3.89 ERA.

Any time a rookie makes a splash on the scene, it's got to be great for his career potential. Just ask Bobby Coulter, who put together a stellar month out of the pen. The San Jose Giants reliever, 21, kept the opposition off balance all month as he held them to a .217 average and walked away with the California League Pitcher of the Month award for July.

Coulter posted a 3-0 mark and a 0.79 ERA in 4 relief appearances. In 22.2 innings, he had no saves, 26 strikeouts, and 8 walks.

This season, Bobby Coulter has made 14 relief appearances, saving 0. His record is 5-1 with 72 strikeouts in 52.2 innings and a 3.25 ERA.

09-10-2025, 05:17 PM	#177
benp28 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 875	July 2057 MLB Standings As of August 1, the Toronto Blue Jays hold baseball’s best record (69–40), narrowly ahead of the New York Yankees (65–42) atop the AL East. Columbus (64–43) leads the AL Central, with Kansas City (58–51) and Cleveland (58–52) nipping at its heels. The Los Angeles Angels (57–52) top a tight AL West over Houston (53–54). Nationally, Colorado (62–46) paces the NL West, chased by the Dodgers (59–49) and Giants (57–52). Washington (60–48) commands the NL East, while Cincinnati (60–49) edges the NL Central. Tampa Bay, Memphis, Seattle, Philadelphia, San Diego, and St. Louis anchor their divisions. San Francisco Results In July, the Giants went 12–13, winning the opening finale against Arizona to take their rubber game. They won 2 of 3 in Miami and went 2–1 in extra-innings affairs vs. Toronto, but dropped three straight to Colombus before the All-Star break. Post-break they surged with back-to-back wins in Los Angeles, then dropped two one-run games in Arizona. A brutal four-game set at Dodger Stadium produced just one victory and a doubleheader split, but they salvaged the month with a 5–3 win over Seattle. July’s streaky month highlighted both the club’s resilience and ongoing inconsistency. San Francisco Stats July saw strong production from the Giants’ position players, with corner infielders and outfielders leading the charge. Nelson Loera (.258/.324/.452, 111 OPS+), Steve Boyd (.267/.330/.522, 131 OPS+) and Frank Calleja (.246/.356/.390, 114 wRC+) paced the offense. David Rojo returned July 10, contributing .299/.314/.522 in 67 PA. Rookie Beau Wartel debuted July 28 (7 PA). Jamie LaFerney and Frank Calleja provided steady on-base work, while Jorge Arizmendi and Jaquan Willie struggled. Overall, a deep lineup showed both star power and valuable depth. July’s rotation continued to post mixed results. Jorge Ramirez anchored the staff with 32.2 IP, a 0.6 HR/9, 10.2 K/9 and an FIP- of 70, while Amari Pappillion offered a solid 4.09 ERA (FIP-85). Juan Montoya (5.17 ERA), Kymani Devezin (4.85) and Ha-joon Kim (6.86) provided strikeouts but battled walks and high ERAs. The bullpen shone in spots: closer Ricky Eggett was perfect in eight chances (0.77 ERA, FIP-82), with Jon McConnell and Dan Caines logging quality holds. Josh O’Neal’s 5.62 ERA and 2.12 WHIP highlighted inconsistency. Strong K rates contrasted with control issues, leaving the staff hovering around a mid-4.00 ERA. Transactions & Injuries July’s transaction period was defined by a string of injuries, strategic signings, and targeted trades. Early in the month, SS Joel Hudson strained his hamstring (July 5), which the Giants are attempting to manage day-to-day. LF Mike Moffitt suffered a torn posterior cruciate ligament on July 11 and was placed on the 60-day injured list. Nelson Loera missed several days with knee inflammation, while RF Frank Calleja battled a baserunning ailment that evolved from a sore calf to a knee issue by month’s end—both managed day-to-day. Reliever Josh O’Neal was limited by a finger blister for five days. Off the field, the Giants bolstered their farm system by signing international first-base prospects Ernesto Osuna (July 10), Juan Avalos (July 14), and Jesus Becerra (July 16) to minor-league deals. They also secured CF David Rojo long-term, inking him to a seven-year, $154 million contract on July 20, with two team options at the end of the contract, his age 34 and 35 seasons. To address roster needs and upcoming absences, the club made several roster moves. On July 16, they dealt LHP Nate Brodt and minor-league 2B Sergio Morales to Philadelphia for veteran LHP Caleb Griffing, immediately adding him to the major league roster. RF Ernie Chafer was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on July 10, briefly recalled July 11, and ultimately traded to Cleveland on July 27 for RHP Lynn Poapst and prospects Pete Del Vecchio and Eddie Griffin—Poapst joined the big-league bullpen that day. The Giants also managed depth by RP Dan Namken, and 2B Jorge Arizmendi to AAA, while SP Greg Ward, 2B Beau Wartel both returned for injury rehabs, Wartel ultimately recalled on July 28. These moves reflect a proactive approach to balancing health challenges with developmental priorities. Wednesday, July 4th , 2057 SS Joel Hudson was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known. Thursday, July 5th , 2057 SS Joel Hudson diagnosed with a strained hamstring, is day-to-day for 4 weeks. Tuesday, July 10th , 2057 Signed international amateur 1B Ernesto Osuna out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract. Optioned RF Ernnie Chafer to Triple A Sacramento. Placed CF David Rojo on the active roster. Wednesday, July 11th , 2057 LF Mike Moffitt diagnosed with a torn posterior cruciate ligament, will miss 10 months. Placed LF Mike Moffitt on the 60-day injured list. Purchased the contract of RF Ernnie Chafer from Triple A Sacramento. Saturday, July 14th , 2057 Signed international amateur 1B Juan Avalos out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract. Monday, July 16th , 2057 Signed international amateur 1B Jesus Becerra out of Venezuela to a minor league contract. Traded 29-year old LHP Nate Brodt and 29-year old minor league 2B Sergio Morales to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 31-year old LHP Caleb Griffing in return. Placed RP Caleb Griffing on the active roster. Friday, July 20th , 2057 Signed CF David Rojo to a 7-year contract extension worth a total of $154,000,000. Sent SP Greg Ward to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab. Monday, July 23rd , 2057 Sent 2B Beau Wartel to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab. Tuesday, July 24th , 2057 2B Nelson Loera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: knee inflammation. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days. Friday, July 27th , 2057 RF Frank Calleja was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known. Traded 25-year old RF Ernnie Chafer to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 31-year old RHP Lynn Poapst, 19-year old minor league RHP Pete Del Vecchio, and 22-year old minor league LHP Eddie Griffin in return. Optioned RP Dan Namken to Triple A Sacramento. Placed RP Lynn Poapst on the active roster. Saturday, July 28th , 2057 RP Josh O'Neal was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: finger blister. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days. Saturday, July 28th , 2057 Optioned 2B Jorge Arizmendi to Triple A Sacramento. Purchased the contract of 2B Beau Wartel from Triple A Sacramento. Sunday, July 29th , 2057 RF Frank Calleja diagnosed with a sore calf muscle, is day-to-day for 4 days. RF Frank Calleja was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known. Tuesday, July 31st , 2057 RF Frank Calleja diagnosed with a sore knee, is day-to-day for one week. Minor League Promotions There were limited midseason promotions from the Giants as they changed tack in 2057 to only promote players more clearly ready for the next level based on their profile rather than their statistical performance. The majority of promotions came for Scouting Discoveries although 2054 International Amateur signing has made his way to AA Richmond. Promoted international complex member 2B Jesus Barrera to Rookie League San Francisco (DSL) 2055 Scouting Discovery Promoted LF Luis Gamez from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose 2053 Scouting Discovery Promoted CF Ismael Arambel from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose 2053 Scouting Discovery Sent 1B David Provencio from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene 2053 Scouting Discovery Promoted RF David Yepiz from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond 2054 International Amateur Promoted 1B Frank Flores from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento 2051 Scouting Discovery Minor League News Juan Espinosa was on cloud nine the entire month of July, capping it off with the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month honors. The Sacramento starter was spectacular in 5 starting assignments with 4 wins and no losses, 28 innings pitched, 26 strikeouts and a fine 3.21 ERA. This season, Espinosa has 11 wins and 4 losses and a 4.47 ERA. July was a very good month for Jeff Taber of the Eugene Emeralds. He held opposing hitters for a .139 average and took home the Northwest League Pitcher of the Month award. In 5 starts he claimed a 3-0 record as he put up a 1.47 ERA and struck out 48 in 30.2 innings. In the current season in 20 starts, Jeff Taber has a record of 8-6 with 139 strikeouts in 104 innings and a 3.89 ERA. Any time a rookie makes a splash on the scene, it's got to be great for his career potential. Just ask Bobby Coulter, who put together a stellar month out of the pen. The San Jose Giants reliever, 21, kept the opposition off balance all month as he held them to a .217 average and walked away with the California League Pitcher of the Month award for July. Coulter posted a 3-0 mark and a 0.79 ERA in 4 relief appearances. In 22.2 innings, he had no saves, 26 strikeouts, and 8 walks. This season, Bobby Coulter has made 14 relief appearances, saving 0. His record is 5-1 with 72 strikeouts in 52.2 innings and a 3.25 ERA.