San Francisco Giants - 2052 and beyond...

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Owner Goals



Team Record:
I'm very excited by how the team has performed so far. If you keep this up, you certainly have a great chance to win it all!

Improve team stats:
I can't be upset with a team that's 6th in Stolen Bases. I hope that the team can keep up this pace the rest of the season.

Extend your player:
I know it's hard to talk extension early with some guys, but I was hoping that Ernesto Pantoja would have been an exception. Keep the dialog open with him and try to get him signed as soon as you can.

Improve your fan interest:
You've done a great job getting fans engaged. Keep it up!

Improve your intl. amateur finds:
The international market is bulging with talent. Why haven't you made more of an effort to grab some of it?


During our time working together, I have been happy with your progress towards the goals I have set out for you. Considering your current and past successes, I am delighted with your overall performance. It's important to have success on-field and in the boardroom, and you seem to be on that path.

The final evaluation towards these goals will come at the end of the season. Good luck in the second half!

Prospect Update

San Francisco Prospects

It’s been a tough first half of the season for the Giants farm as no one has really excelled and several players have plateaued or taken backward steps. Those AAA players will be hoping for a chance in the big leagues but no one has proven impossible to leave in Sacramento so far.



MLB Farm Systems

The mediocre performance from Giants prospects thus far is reflected in a dive down to 19th best farm after two years in the top 4. However, as shown in the top 20 the Giants depth is still impressive with 5 players in the top 100, and 12 in the top 200 with their 20th best prospect ranked #261 in all of baseball.

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The Giants hold the 30th pick of the 2055 draft and for the second year in a row, the Giants didn’t have a college player they viewed worth the round 1 pick. And for the second year in a row, the Giants went with a high school outfielder. David Mueller has 80-grade speed and might have the glove to stick in CF. His bat projects plus contact and eye, and his below average power is offset by the 80-grade gap power, which has the potential to pair with his speed into doubles and triples at the Major League level.



The rest of the top five rounds saw a mix of HS and College players, with three more position players with one pitcher.

• Round 2 - SP Amari Pilate, age 18 out of high school
• Round 3 - 3B Jim Wilcox, age 18 out of high school
• Round 4 - SS Andy Brewer, age 21 out of college (Pepperdine University; Malibu, CA)
• Round 5 - 2B Heri Luna, age 21 out of college (UCLA; Los Angeles, CA)

Brewer and Luna will head straight to A Ball and will be joined by six other college players while the remaining 12 of the draft class will all sign and head to Rookie ball for next year.

• Round 12 - C Juan Argueta, age 22 out of college (University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA)
• Round 14 - RP Kevin Blow, age 20 out of college (Raritan Valley CC; North Branch, NJ)
• Round 15 - RP Nesty Mendoza, age 21 out of college (University of California; Berkeley, CA)
• Round 17 - C Mike Nesbitt, age 22 out of college (Indiana State University; Terre Haute, IN)
• Round 18 - SS Derek Frederick, age 21 out of college (University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC)
• Round 20 - CF Dave Spence, age 21 out of college (Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, VA)

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The Giants have extended their lead to 8 G over the Diamondbacks at the Break, best in baseball by those 8 G. Only the Reds have a similar lead in their division, with every other race at 5 G or less.

The Giants may have the best record in all of baseball but only send three players to the All Star Game, starters Andy Frederick (4) and Jorge Ramirez (1), as well as CF David Rojo (2, 1st NL). The roster review (below) shows that this is probably a fair reflection of the individual performances over the first half of the season.

• SP Andy Frederick (SF) - 7-7, 3.67 ERA, 117.2 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 10.3 K/9, 2.0 WAR
• SP Jorge Ramirez (SF) - 10-2, 2.90 ERA, 114.2 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 2.2 WAR
• CF David Rojo (SF)* - .305/.369/.569, 357 AB, 21 HR, 15 SB, 158 wRC+, 4.9 WAR

Stewart sees seven of his former Royals make the All-Star game for the AL, including Juan Anaya and Bobby Nickelberry with their 8th selections and Nelson Saiz and Mike Gronkiewicz their 7th.

RP Juan Anaya (KC) - 6-1, 1.25 ERA, 57.2 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 1.3 WAR
RP Randy Wambolt (KC) - 1-2, 2.25 ERA, 36.0 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 13.8 K/9, 1.1 WAR (Injured)
C Nelson Saiz (KC)* - .312/.403/.451, 266 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 135 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
1B Biagio Torrisi (KC)* - .293/.386/.550, 338 AB, 20 HR, 148 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
SS David de Anda (KC) - .270/.343/.642, 204 AB, 20 HR, 17 SB, 160 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
CF Mike Gronkiewicz (KC)* - .274/.369/.502, 237 AB, 13 HR, 26 SB, 135 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
RF Bobby Nickelberry (KC)* - .285/.348/.523, 302 AB, 18 HR, 1 SB, 133 wRC+, 1.5 WAR



The majority of the Giants bats are performing above league average, with Juan Magana, Gianvito Heaton, and Wilfredo Polo everyday players with a wRC+ over 120. On the other side of the scale are IF Gabino Galindo (72 wRC+) and OF Jaquan Willie (61 wRC+), both of whom are at risk of demotion with AAA players believing they deserve their shot in Kevin Dobbs and Steve Freese.



Nate Hudson, with a 99 FIP-, can consider himself somewhat unlucky to be demoted but Pete Lamar has earned his shot in the rotation despite a challenging first couple of starts. Greg Ward is the only Giant that can feel slightly overlooked when All Star selections were made, his 81 FIP- and 2.6 WAR leading Giant starters.

In the bullpen, Greg Hyder’s mediocre performance cost him his place while David Silva is at risk should Stewart decide to give a chance to any of the AAA pitchers making a case for a shot.

Minor League Performance

The Giants only have three players named to the All Star Prospects Game, Luis Burgos making his second selection and joined by two AAA first timers in Dan Namken and Arturo Varela.

SP Luis Burgos (SF-AA) - 5-5, 6.37 ERA, 70.2 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 9.7 K/9, 0.0 WAR
RP Dan Namken (SF-AAA) - 3-0, 5.14 ERA, 28.0 IP, 1.68 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Arturo Varela (SF-AAA) - 1-1, 3.06 ERA, 17.2 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 14.8 K/9, 0.2 WAR

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MLB Standings

The Giants lead is up to 10G, and their magic number down to 46 as impressive performances continue. The Reds are looking equally comfortable, while the Mets and the Braves are in a tight battle.

Over in the AL, the Royals are beginning to look like the Royals, while the Angels hold a slight lead over the Astros and the Mariners, while the Orioles hold an ever slimmer lead over the Blue Jays.



San Francisco Results

The Giants come out of the All Star Break with 10 games against NL West opponents and they go 6-4, beating the Diamondbacks 2-1 home and away and in between splitting a 4-game series in San Francisco against the Rockies.



San Francisco Stats



The Giants are a top six offense although in a non-traditional Stewart way, as they sit 9th in BA and OBP, but 3rd in HRs and 5th in Extra-Base Hits. The pitching staff are the best in the league, with the rotation slightly outperforming the bullpen to date.



A strong month for the majority of the line up, topped by Ernesto Pantoja. Pantoja had a 182 wRC+, batting .330 with 6 HRs, 19 R and 22 RBI to win the NL Batter of the Month.

There are two changes as Jaquan Willie loses his spot to Steve Freese and Gabino Galindo to Kevin Dobbs.



Pete Lamar’s first 4 GS have returned a 3-0 record with a 210 ERA+ but a 133 FIP- and a one-to-one BB:K/9 rate at 5.9. The Giants strong position means the former 1st rounder has a long lease but Stewart will be hoping to see that BB rate drop in the next month or two.

In the bullpen, Jesus Barbosa and Rickey Martino were the only two pitchers with a FIP- below 100

The National League announced the winner of the Pitcher of the Month Award. It went to bullpen ace Ricky Eggett of San Francisco for his outstanding work on the mound.

During the month, the Giants star stood out with 3 saves in 3 save opportunities, a 0.64 ERA and 3 wins and no losses. In 14 innings he struck out 21 and gave up 2 hits and 3 walks.

Eggett has earned 7 saves and a 6-0 mark this season with a 1.26 earned run average in 41 relief appearances. He has worked 43 innings, yielded 18 hits, struck out 61 batters and walked 13.

It's showtime when Ricky Eggett is on the hill for the San Francisco Giants. In July this budding star really did a number on National League hitters as he earned the Rookie of the Month Award.

Eggett earned 3 wins and no losses in 0 starts, striking out 21 and posting a 0.64 ERA in 14 innings.

This season, Eggett has made 41 relief appearances, recorded 7 saves and compiled a 6-0 won-lost mark and a 1.26 ERA. In pitching 43 innings, he has totaled 61 strikeouts and 13 walks.

Transactions & Injuries

The changes highlighted at the All Star Break all came to pass, with Pete Lamar earning his first call up to the Big Leagues at the expense of Nate Hudson while Kevin Dobbs and Steve Freese replace Gabino Galindo and Jaquan Willie respectively. Josh Parker’s latest return from injury means that Dan Caines is optioned to Sacramento but that will likely be a maximum of one month before September call ups.

The biggest move the Giants make is betting on Juan Montoya to perform to his ratings of a plus stuff, movement, average control pitcher with plus stamina. That bet is an 8-year, $96m contract, albeit with 2 TO years at the end so is a 6-year $12m per year deal. If Montoya can produce over 2 WAR each season that will be a win for the Giants.

Saturday, July 3rd , 2055
Optioned SP Nate Hudson to Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of SP Pete Lamar from Triple A Sacramento.
Wednesday, July 7th , 2055
Signed SP Juan Montoya to a 8-year contract extension worth a total of $96,000,000.
Tuesday, July 13th , 2055
Sent RP Mike Stark to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.
Thursday, July 22nd , 2055
Optioned 1B Gabino Galindo to Triple A Sacramento.
Optioned CF Jaquan Willie to Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of 1B Kevin Dobbs from Triple A Sacramento.
Recalled CF Steve Freese from Triple A Sacramento.
Wednesday, July 28th , 2055
Optioned RP Dan Caines to Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of RP Josh Parker from Triple A Sacramento.
Friday, July 30th , 2055
Signed international amateur SP Jorge Ramos out of Panama to a minor league contract.

Minor League Promotions

There are limited top prospects earning promotion at the midpoint of the year, reflecting the lacklustre performance of the farm this season. Mike Marez is the highest profile mover, the 2050 2nd round pick making it to Sacramento although a profile that doesn’t appear to have any element above average, the next step looks a long way for Marez.

Promoted 1B Jamie LaFerney from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2052 8th Round
Promoted C Tim Custer from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2052 4th Round
Promoted 1B Mike Marez from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2050 2nd Round 

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MLB Standings

The Giants maintain their 10 G lead in the division and are now set to make it three-in-a-row bar an epic meltdown. The Reds are even more set, 13.5 G ahead of the Brewers, while the East is a toss up between the Braves, Nationals, Marlins, and Mets.

Over in the NL, the Royals have the Central all but locked in, while the Orioles and the Blue Jays are battling for the East, and the Angels are looking good in the West but the Astros and Mariners will try to change that in September.



San Francisco Results

A strong month finishes with a whimper as the Giants lose five-in-a-row to end the month.



San Francisco Stats



The Giants pitching staff is dominant, with only BABIP, BB, and K as categories they are not leading. The hitters are struggling down the stretch, dropping to the bottom third in several categories.



Ernesto Pantoja’s second half bounceback continues as he puts up a 162 wRC+ and earns a Player of the Week Award when he goes 14-29. Juan Mendoza made a quick start with a 139 wRC+ over his first 8 G while putting up above average defense – the Giants will hope this continues to minimise the loss of Hudson.

The rest of the line up, especially the OF, needs to pick it up over the last month of the season and into the playoffs.



Pete Lamar has settled into his SP role, putting up a better-than-average FIP-, as does Juan Montoya and Greg Ward. Ward pitched the second no-hitter of the Giants season, giving up only 3 BB with 6 K in an 8-0 win over the Angels in Anaheim.

An up and down month for the bullpen, with Josh O’Neal and Rickey Martino the pick of the bunch.

Transactions & Injuries

The Giants suffer two major injuries in August on consecutive days as SS Joel Hudson and SP Andy Frederick will both miss considerable time. Hudson is done for the year with a broken kneecap which sees 2053 2nd Round Pick SS Juan Mendoza receive his first call up to the big leagues, becoming the first drafted position player from Stewart’s time at the Giants to make it to the Bay. Frederick’s injury is less serious, bicep tendinitis will keep him out for 5 weeks and he is replaced by Nate Hudson, coming back after his July demotion.

Tuesday, August 10th , 2055
RP Greg Brinson was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Wednesday, August 11th , 2055
RP Greg Brinson diagnosed with shoulder tendinitis, is day-to-day for 2 weeks.
Purchased the contract of RP Mike Stark from Triple A Sacramento.
Wednesday, August 18th , 2055
SS Joel Hudson was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Thursday, August 19th , 2055
SP Andy Frederick was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Friday, August 20th , 2055
SS Joel Hudson diagnosed with a broken kneecap, will miss 4 months.
Purchased the contract of SS Juan Mendoza from Triple A Sacramento.
Saturday, August 21st , 2055
SP Andy Frederick diagnosed with biceps tendinitis, will miss 5 weeks.
Purchased the contract of SP Nate Hudson from Triple A Sacramento.
Tuesday, August 24th , 2055
Signed international amateur RF Edgar Mancilla out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Thursday, August 26th , 2055
Sent RP Greg Brinson to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.

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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.

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As the season ends, it’s the Mets who join the Reds and the Giants as division winners, finishing 4 G up on the Marlins when all was said and done.

In the American League, the Blue Jays lost the last game of the season to surrender the East to the Orioles, while the Central’s Guardians and Road Warriors secured the final two Wild Card spots.

Batting Titles

It’s a proud day for Colin Stewart as both the NL and AL batting titles are claimed by players that came through the Kansas City Royals system

In the AL, the Royals’ C Nelson Saiz, who Stewart acquired for the Royals in 2044, wins the second title of his career, seven years after he first and previous win in his 2048 rookie season.

In the NL, Vincent Toribio (Colorado Rockies) wins the title for the first time in his seven-year career. The 1B was a 2043 Scouting Discovery of the Royals from Venezuela. 

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The Wild Card series are set with a couple of East-Central matchups in the American League. The Guardians and Blue Jays face off for a chance to take on the Royals while it is a Road Warriors-Orioles match up to face the Angels.

In the National League, the Giants are set to face the winner of the Brewers-Diamondbacks series while the Mets and Marlins will have an East match up to earn the right to face the Reds. 

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It’s a clean sweep for the home teams in the Wild Card Series with the Guardians the only visiting team to even force a Game 3. That means AL East representation in both Division Series as the Kansas City Royals will face the Toronto Blue Jays while the Los Angeles Angels take on the Baltimore Orioles.

The Mets won the battle of the East and their reward is a series against probably the hottest team in baseball, the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile it will be a first-ever postseason match up between NL West rivals the Giants and the Diamondbacks.

Despite a 100-win season, the Giants lost the regular season to Arizona 8-5, splitting the final 4-game series that take place over the Trade Deadline, which was over two months ago.

The Diamondbacks are the more balanced team, finishing 3rd in runs scored and 5th in runs against while the Giants, as we know, are a pitching focused roster, 1st in runs against but 8th in runs scored. That Arizona offense is led by two .300 hitters, in RF Chase Needam and 3B Wilson Escobedo. Escobedo also managed 38 HRs, topped only by 1B Nate Case with 39, while Case (137) also edged him (115) out with RBI. Escobedo led the National League in batter WAR, 6.5. On the pitching side, Eric Lundquist was the only SP with an ERA under 4.00, and he also led the team in K, with 199. The rest of the rotation is rated averagely, with two RHP and one LHP. Their bullpen has two further LHP and is led by one of those, Deane Menzies, who recorded 32 SV with a 3.93 ERA.

The San Francisco Giants won the regular season battle (if not the series) but those Arizona bats probably have them favourites for this series.

Game 1 in San Francisco: Juan Montoya vs Frank Luna (2047 Trade SA)

• San Francisco wins 5-4
• Montoya: 6.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R
• Luna: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 3 R
• Rickey Martino (W): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R
• Eytor Incio (BS)(L): 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R
• Josh Parker (BS): 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R
• San Francisco HRs: Juan Magana (1st), Steve Boyd (1st)
• Arizona HRs: Chase Needam (4th), Daniel Soto (7th, 2R)
• Rickey Eggett (SF) INJ pitching DTD 4 days
• Andres Fragoza (AR) INJ pitching DTD 4 days
• 1-0 San Francisco

The Giants took an early lead behind back-to-back HRs from Steve Boyd and Juan Magana. The Diamondbacks scored one in the 4th and one in the 5th to tie it up before the Giants once again took the lead, Gianvito Heaton scoring on a Jaquan Willie single in the bottom of the 6th. Arizona took the lead in the top of the 7th, courtesy of a 2-run HR from Daniel Soto, the first batter RP Josh Parker faced after coming in for Juan Montoya. The Giants still trailed heading into the bottom of the 9th and Kevin Dobbs hit a fly out to leave Arizona two outs away from the victory. However, consecutive singles from Juan Ramos and Juan Mendoza set up David Rojo for a walk-off double scoring them both for the victory.

Game 2 in San Francisco: Greg Ward vs Eric Lundquist (2048 1st Round)

• San Francisco wins 5-1
• Ward (W): 7.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R
• Lundquist (L): 4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R
• San Francisco HRs: Ernesto Pantoja (1st, 3R)
• 2-0 San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants secured a commanding 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a game defined by dominant pitching and early offensive power. Giants starter Greg Ward was outstanding, pitching eight strong innings with eight strikeouts and only one earned run. The Giants jumped ahead early with a four-run first inning, highlighted by Ernesto Pantoja’s three-run homer and aggressive base running from Wilfredo Polo and David Rojo. Rojo also contributed a pair of doubles and an RBI, helping to extend San Francisco’s lead in the fourth. Arizona struggled at the plate, managing just one run off a Chase Needam triple and Robby Lee’s sacrifice fly. Despite putting runners on in multiple innings, the Diamondbacks couldn’t capitalize, striking out 12 times as a team. Lundquist took the loss, giving up five runs over four innings. The Giants' mix of timely hitting and sharp defense kept the Diamondbacks at bay and sealed the win.

Game 3 in Arizona: Andy Frederick vs C.J. Clark (2047 3rd Round)

• Arizona wins 3-1
• Clark (W): 6.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R
• Frederick (L): 5.2 IP, 9 H, 3 R
• Incio (SV): 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R
• San Francisco HRs: Gianvito Heaton (4th)
• Arizona HRs: Steve Emberger (2nd, 2R), Wilson Escobedo (3rd)
• 2-1 San Francisco

The Arizona Diamondbacks earned a well-fought 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants in a game dominated by pitching and timely hitting. Arizona starter C.J. Clark was brilliant, striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings and consistently freezing Giants hitters, who struck out looking seven times. On offense, Arizona struck early and efficiently. Steve Emberger launched a two-run homer in the second inning, and Wilson Escobedo added a towering solo shot in the third to build a 3-0 lead.
San Francisco's only run came in the fourth, when Gianvito Heaton blasted a solo homer, followed by an Ernesto Pantoja triple that was ultimately stranded. Despite scattering a few hits, the Giants couldn’t generate sustained offense against Arizona’s sharp bullpen. Diamondbacks relievers Arteaga and Incio closed the door with three hitless innings. Andy Frederick took the loss for San Francisco despite a solid outing. Arizona’s clutch hitting and dominant pitching sealed a solid home win.

Game 4 in Arizona: Jorge Ramirez vs Chris Foote (2049 14th Round)

• Arizona wins 5-1
• Foote (W): 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R
• Ramirez (L): 5.2 IP, 4 H, 4 H
• 2-2 Series Tied

In a commanding performance, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 5–1, driven by early offensive bursts and consistent pitching, to send the Division Series to a Game 5. Arizona struck first with authority in the bottom of the 1st: Jonathan Herrin and Frank Fuentes opened with back-to-back singles, and two heads-up tag-ups turned that into three runs before the frame ended.
San Francisco’s bats remained largely quiet except for the top of the 9th, when Juan Magana doubled and later scored on a timely single, breaking the shutout. Yet that lone run was too little, too late.

Arizona padded its lead in the 4th when Steve Emberger’s high-impact double brought in a run, making it 4–0. In the 7th, two doubles—one by Emberger and another from Frank Fuentes—produced another insurance run, sealing the score at 5–1.

Throughout the game, San Francisco's offense couldn't string together meaningful rallies. Meanwhile, Arizona's hitters capitalized on every opportunity and maintained pressure from the very start. Having lost in the Division Series from a 2-0 advantage last year, the pressure is firmly on the Giants to avoid another flameout this year.

Game 5 in San Francisco: Juan Montoya vs Eric Lundquist

• San Francisco wins 2-0
• Montoya (W): 7.1 IP, 7 H, 0 R
• Lundquist (L): 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R
• Martino (SV): 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R
  
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In a tense and tightly contested Game 5, the San Francisco Giants edged out the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 2–0 victory, clinching the Division Series. The game remained deadlocked early as both pitching staffs, anchored by RHP Juan Montoya for Arizona and RHP Eric Lundquist for San Francisco, held the opposing lineups scoreless through five innings.

San Francisco generated some offensive pressure in the bottom of the sixth: Jaquan Willie singled, followed by a walk to David Rojo. Juan Magana delivered the breakthrough with an RBI single that scored Willie, putting San Francisco ahead 1–0.

Arizona had its chances—Jonathan Herrin doubled in the eighth, but was left stranded as Daniel Soto and Wilson Escobedo struck out to end the threat. San Francisco tacked on an unearned run in the bottom of the eighth when Wilfredo Polo reached on an error and Rojo scored.

The Giants’ bullpen shut the door in the ninth, preserving a hard-fought 2–0 win and advancing to the next round.

Series MVP: Gianvito Heaton (SF) 7-40, 2 HR, 5 RBI

This was a controversial decision with Arizona’s Chase Needam going 18-45, with 1 HR and 8 RBI but Heaton got the winner’s bonus.

The Giants got less positive news regarding OF Frank Calleja, who suffered a setback in his recovery ruling him out of the whole postseason.

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All but one series in the Division Series went to a Game 5 in one of the most exciting rounds in recent memory. Two home teams and two road teams advanced when all was said and done with a National League Championship Series between the Blue Jays and the Angels, while the National League Championship will see the Giants and the Mets face off for the second time in three years.

The Blue Jays caused the upset in the American League, coming from 2-0 down to win Game 5 5-4 with 3 runs in the 8th inning while the Angels survived a plucky Orioles effort, taking Game 5 5-1.

The Mets have had the easiest journey to the League Championship of the four remaining teams, sweeping the Marlines before taking out the Reds 3-1. The Giants won the regular season series 5-2, and won the last match up in 2053, 4-3. It is a match up of teams built in the same image, with the Mets finishing 2nd in runs against behind the Giants, and 12th in runs scored.

That elite pitching will be without one of the stars though as Ed Lanham torn his elbow ligament on 20 September so will miss all the playoffs and the start of next season. He was the second starter behind Alfredo Barajas, who had 14 W, 214 K, with a 3.37 ERA. Dave Umana also put up an ERA under 4, at 3.72, and pitched 208 innings, recording 187 K. The rotation is rounded out by RHP D.J. Parker and LHP Pete Bruder. In the bullpen, the Mets have four LHP amongst a group that boasts five pitchers with an ERA under 3.00. A lot of that appears to be from limited IP (Kyung-Woon Kim 0.00 ERA, 3.0 IP; Brad Kinyon 1.08, 16.2; Zyhir Broderick 2.16, 25; Juan Huerta 2.70, 26.2), but David Galaviz is the real deal, a 2.87 ERA from 59. 2 IP.

On the hitting side, the Mets will have four lefties, and one of those, LF Dan Venters, is the main man the Giants will have to keep quiet having led the team with .276 AVE, 28 HR, 88 RBI. While no one hit .300/30/100, the gloves are elite and the Mets led the league in Defensive Efficiency, Zone Rating, and Errors.

Game 1 in San Francisco: Greg Ward vs Alfredo Barajas (2045 International Amateur)
• New York wins 5-0
• Barajas (W): 7.0 IP, 7 H, 0 R
• Ward (L): 2.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R
• Pete Brooks (NYM) INJ running bases OUT pending
• David Silva (SF) INJ pitching OUT pending
• 1-0 New York

The New York Mets took Game 1 of the series with a 5–0 shutout over the San Francisco Giants, striking early and never looking back. In the top of the first, Edgar Herrera doubled to left and scored on Dan Venters’ RBI single. Venters then stole second and came home on Pete Brooks’ double. Juan Contreras advanced to third on the play and scored uncontested for the third run. A fourth crossed when Frank Razo, pinch-running, moved to third and scored on Vicente Pimentel’s single.
New York added their fifth run in the second inning when Jesus Morales walked, Herrera singled, and a deep fly out brought Morales home.

San Francisco managed a few hits — including singles from Juan Magana and Wilfredo Polo — but couldn’t convert, as Mets pitching kept them off the board for a combined shutout.

Game 2 in San Francisco: Andy Frederick vs Dave Umana (2046 7th Round)
• San Francisco won 5-2
• Frederick (W): 7.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R
• Umana (L): 4.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R
• Rickey Martino (SV): 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R
• 1-1 Series Tied

The San Francisco Giants took an early lead against the New York Mets, jumping ahead 2-0 in the first inning thanks to timely hitting and aggressive base running. Despite the Mets responding with two runs in the second to even the score, the Giants quickly regained momentum with a productive third inning, adding two more runs to lead 4-2. After a rain delay in the fourth inning, both teams struggled to generate offense. The Giants extended their lead in the sixth, scoring another run to make it 5-2. The Mets threatened at times with base runners but failed to capitalize, striking out frequently and leaving runners stranded. The Giants’ bullpen held strong, shutting down any Mets rally attempts. As the game entered the final innings, the Giants maintained their advantage, with solid defense and pitching preserving a 5-2 lead heading into the ninth. Rickey Martino was on the mound for the Giants and, after Frank Razo’s single, retired three straight to close out the win.

Game 3 in New York: Jorge Ramirez vs D.J. Parker (2054 Free Agent)
• San Francisco wins 5-4
• Ramirez (W): 7.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R
• Parker (L): 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R
• Mike Grudzinski (SV): 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R
• San Francisco HRs: Gianvito Heaton (1st, 2R), David Rojo (3rd)
• D.J. Parker (NYM) INJ pitching DTD 2 weeks
• 2-1 San Francisco

In a tense Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, the San Francisco Giants held off a furious ninth-inning rally to defeat the New York Mets 5–4 and seize a 2–1 lead in the series.
San Francisco struck early, with Gianvito Heaton’s two-run homer in the first and David Rojo’s solo blast in the third giving them a 3–0 cushion. Juan Ramos added a clutch RBI double in the fourth, part of a two-run frame that extended the lead to 5–1.
Giants starter Jorge Ramirez was dominant through seven innings, scattering eight hits and allowing just one run. The Mets chipped away late, scoring in the eighth and mounting a dramatic comeback in the ninth. Frank Aguilera and Juan Guerrero opened the inning with singles, and Pat Harris and Dan Venters each drove in runs to cut the deficit to one.
With the tying run on second, reliever Mike Grudzinski induced a flyout from Juan Contreras to seal the win.
The Giants’ timely hitting and Ramirez’s poise proved decisive, while the Mets will rue missed chances and a costly double play in the ninth. Game 4 promises more fireworks as the series intensifies.

Game 4 in New York: Juan Montoya vs Pete Bruder (2050 Waivers SF)
• New York wins 3-1
• Bruder (W): 5.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R
• Montoya (L): 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R
• Juan Huerta (SV): 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R
• San Franciscos HRs: Juan Ramos (3rd)
• New York HRs: Juan Contreras (2nd), Pat Harris (7th)
• Pete Bruder (NYM) INJ pitching DTD 2 weeks
• Kyung-Woon Kim (NYM) INJ pitching DTD 3 days
• 2-2 Series Tied

In a tightly contested Game 4 at Citi Field, the New York Mets held off the San Francisco Giants 3–1 to knot the National League Championship Series at two games apiece. Juan Contreras opened the scoring with a towering solo homer in the second, launching a 432-foot blast off Giants starter Juan Montoya. San Francisco answered in the third with a solo shot from Juan Ramos, but the Mets reclaimed the lead in the bottom half on Dan Venters’ sacrifice fly.
The pivotal moment came in the seventh when Pat Harris crushed a 438-foot solo homer to extend New York’s lead to 3–1. Mets pitching was stellar throughout, with Pete Bruder, Kyung-woon Kim, Jonathan Abell, and Juan Huerta combining to scatter seven hits and strike out nine. The Giants threatened in the ninth, loading the bases with two outs, but Juan Mendoza’s fielder’s choice ended the rally.
Montoya battled through six innings for San Francisco, allowing two runs while striking out eight. Despite aggressive baserunning and solid contact, the Giants couldn’t capitalize in key moments, stranding nine runners. With the series now tied, both teams head into a crucial Game 5 with momentum hanging in the balance.


Game 5 in New York: Greg Ward vs Alfredo Barajas
• New York wins 5-4
• Barajas: 6.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R
• Ward: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R
• Gavn Baughmann (W): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R
• Josh Medaris (L): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R
• David Galaviz (BS): 1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R
• San Francisco HRs: Wilfredo Polo (8th), Ernesto Pantoja (8th), Gianvito Heaton (8th)
• New York HRs: Edgar Herrera (2nd)
• 3-2 New York

In a rollercoaster Game 5 at Citi Field, the New York Mets edged the San Francisco Giants 5–4, seizing a 3–2 lead in the National League Championship Series. The Mets jumped ahead early, plating four runs in the second inning behind a wild pitch, two productive outs, and Edgar Herrera’s 435-foot solo blast.
Giants starter Greg Ward settled in after the rocky frame, keeping New York off the board through the sixth. But San Francisco’s offense remained dormant until the seventh, when Juan Mendoza and Jaquan Willie strung together hits to finally break through. Then came the eighth: Wilfredo Polo, Gianvito Heaton, and Ernesto Pantoja each launched solo homers in a stunning three-batter sequence, tying the game 4–4 and silencing the Citi Field crowd.
The silence didn’t last. In the bottom of the eighth, Juan Contreras delivered the dagger — a 396-foot solo homer off Josh Medaris to reclaim the lead. Gavn Baughman closed the door in the ninth, retiring the Giants in order to preserve the win.
Despite the late fireworks, San Francisco couldn’t complete the comeback. With the series shifting back to Oracle Park, the Giants face elimination in Game 6 — and must summon their best to stay alive.

Game 6 in San Francisco: Andy Frederick vs Dave Umana
• San Francisco wins 7-1
• Frederick (W): 9.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R
• Umana (L): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 6 R
• San Francisco HRs: Polo (4th), Jaquan Willie (6th)
• 3-3 Series Tied

Backed by a masterful outing from Andy Frederick and a seventh-inning offensive explosion, the San Francisco Giants stormed past the New York Mets 7–1 at Oracle Park, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the NLCS.
Frederick was dominant, scattering just three hits over nine innings while striking out nine. He kept the Mets off balance all night, allowing only a fourth-inning run on a Dan Venters fielder’s choice. Wilfredo Polo answered with a solo homer in the bottom half, and Jaquan Willie’s sixth-inning blast gave San Francisco a 2–1 lead.
Then came the seventh — a relentless barrage. Gianvito Heaton walked and stole second, setting the stage for Ernesto Pantoja, Steve Boyd, and Juan Mendoza to drive in three quick runs. Juan Ramos added an RBI single, and Juan Magana capped the rally with a booming triple to right-center. The Giants sent ten men to the plate, scoring five and burying the Mets’ hopes of a comeback.
Frederick sealed the win with a ninth-inning double play and a flyout, sending Oracle Park into a frenzy. With the series tied 3–3, everything now rides on Game 7 — one game for the pennant, and a shot at World Series glory.

Game 7 in San Francisco: Jorge Ramirez vs Brad Kinyon (2048 16th Round)
• San Francisco wins 6-0
• Ramirez (W): 7.2 IP, 6 H, 0 R
• Kinyon (L): 2.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R
• San Francisco HRs: Gabino Galindo (6th)
• Zyhir Broderick (NYM) INJ pitching OUT 1 week
• 4-3 SAN FRANCISCO WINS

In a masterclass of pitching and timely hitting, the San Francisco Giants shut out the New York Mets 6–0 to clinch the National League pennant. Jorge Ramirez was electric, scattering six hits over eight scoreless innings, striking out five, and never allowing a runner past third. His command and poise set the tone early, retiring the side in order in four separate frames.
Offensively, the Giants struck in the first with Ernesto Pantoja’s RBI double, then exploded in the third with a four-run rally fueled by clutch hits from Galindo, Willie, and Pantoja again. Gabino Galindo added a solo shot in the sixth, his second RBI of the night, sealing the Mets’ fate.
New York’s lineup never found rhythm. Despite hard contact from Contreras and Harris, they stranded seven runners and struck out eight times. Brad Kinyon and Jonathan Abell couldn’t contain San Francisco’s relentless approach, and the Mets’ defense couldn’t bail them out.
With this win, the Giants advance to the World Series, riding the momentum of a complete team effort. Ramirez’s brilliance, Galindo’s spark, and Pantoja’s production proved too much for the Mets, whose season ends one win short of glory.

Series MVP: Jaquan Willie (SF) 11-26, 1 HR, 5 RBI

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The 2055 World Series features a compelling clash between the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays, the first postseason matchup between the teams. The Giants (in their second WS appearance in three years) arrive with momentum and precision, having shut out the Mets in Game 7 of the NLCS. The Blue Jays (having won their first AL pennant since 2033), meanwhile, bring a balanced roster built on power, depth, and elite strikeout pitching.

Toronto’s pitching staff is the backbone of their postseason run. Ace LHP Tyrese Brazil (15–6, 3.57 ERA, 283 K) sets the tone with solid control and swing-and-miss stuff. Bobby Durham complements him with 8 wins and 196 strikeouts, while Frank Morales and LHP Chris Danowski round out a rotation that led the AL in total strikeouts (1,582). The bullpen will need to step up, with only Julio Pineda amongst high leverage relievers boasting an ERA (2.95) under 4.00. Stewart will come up against his former 8th round pick (2041) in C.J. Binkle.

Toronto’s lineup is deep, disciplined, and dangerous. Ramiro Aguirre (.270 AVG, 32 HR, 105 RBI) anchors the offense with elite contact and power. Alfredo Olmeda adds a .304 AVE from a injury-restricted season, while Dan Siders and Juan Aldape combine for 44 home runs and 125 RBIs. The top of the order features Julio Solorzano and David Oviedo — both high-OBP, low-strikeout hitters who set the table effectively. Aldape, a high-OBP catcher, provides leadership and clutch hitting. Injuries to LF Jorge Ochoa and 2B Ovadia Shinwell remove some depth, but the core remains intact. Alfredo Olmeda is day-to-day but expected to contribute. The lineup is optimized for platoon matchups, with Windon shifting to first base against lefties and Olmeda slotting in as DH. Toronto ranks 4th in the AL in runs scored and 2nd in home runs, making them a constant threat to break games open.

The series hinges on how San Francisco’s contact-heavy lineup fares against Toronto’s strikeout-dominant pitching. Giants hitters like Ernesto Pantoja and Gabino Galindo excel at situational hitting, but they’ll face relentless pressure from Brazil and Morales. Conversely, Toronto’s power bats must solve Jorge Ramirez, who blanked the Mets in Game 7. Defensive execution and bullpen management will be critical, especially in late innings where both teams thrive. The Giants’ clean fielding and aggressive baserunning could exploit Toronto’s slightly below-average base running metrics.

Series Prediction
Toronto’s depth, power, and elite pitching give them the edge. Blue Jays in 6 — with Brazil earning MVP honors.

Game 1 in San Francisco: Juan Montoya vs Bobby Durham (2052 Free Agent)
• Toronto wins 7-5
• Durham (W): 5.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R
• Montoya (L): 3.0 IP, 7 H, 7 R
• Humberto Mazariegos (SV): 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R
• Toronto HRs: Julio Solorzano (4th, 3R)
• POTG: Julio Solorzano (TOR) 2-5, HR, 3 RBI
• 1-0 Toronto

Toronto seized Game 1 with a blend of early aggression and late resilience, outlasting San Francisco 7–5 to take a 1–0 lead in the World Series. The Blue Jays erupted for four runs in the first, stringing together five hits off Juan Montoya, including RBI singles from Alfredo Olmeda and Ramiro Aguirre. Julio Solorzano later delivered the knockout blow — a three-run homer in the fourth — capping a four-RBI night and pushing Toronto ahead 7–2.

The Giants clawed back with a triple from Juan Ramos and a wild pitch that plated a second run in the fourth. Steve Boyd and Wilfredo Polo added extra-base hits, but Toronto starter Bobby Durham stranded threats in the third and fifth, finishing six innings with six strikeouts and just four runs allowed.

San Francisco narrowed the gap to 7–5 in the eighth on a sacrifice fly, but Humberto Mazariegos slammed the door in the ninth. After a leadoff walk, he struck out Ramos and induced a game-ending 4-6-3 double play from David Rojo.

Despite late pressure, Toronto’s bullpen held firm, and their early offensive burst proved decisive. The Giants will look to regroup in Game 2, needing sharper execution to even the series.

Game 2 in San Francisco: Greg Ward vs Chris Danowski (2055 Trade MIA)
• San Francisco wins 7-6
• Ward (W): 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R
• Danowski (L): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R
• Rickey Martino (SV): 0.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R
• Toronto HRs: Ramiro Aguirre (9th, 2R), Solorzano (9th, GS)
• San Francisco HRs: Gabino Galindo (4th, 2R), Ernesto Pantoja (6th), Jaquan Willie (7th)
• 1-1 Series Tied

San Francisco rode seven shutout innings and a trio of home runs to the brink of a commanding Game 2 win — only to watch Toronto unleash a furious ninth-inning rally that nearly stole the game. The Giants led 7–0 entering the final frame, powered by solo shots from Ernesto Pantoja and Jaquan Willie, and a two-run blast from Gabino Galindo. Greg Ward tossed six scoreless innings, and Ricky Eggett and Josh Medaris combined to stifle Toronto through eight.

But the ninth unraveled fast. Ramiro Aguirre’s two-run homer cracked the silence, and five consecutive hits — including a pinch-hit single from Joe Stalder — loaded the bases. With two outs, Julio Solorzano crushed a grand slam to left, slicing the deficit to 7–6. David Oviedo and Alfredo Olmeda followed with back-to-back singles, and Oviedo’s daring dash to third set up the tying run.
Yet Rickey Martino induced a flyout from Mike Windon to end the chaos, sealing a nail-biting 7–6 win for San Francisco.

The Giants even the series 1–1, but Toronto’s late surge sends a clear message: no lead is safe. Game 3 looms with momentum hanging in the balance — and tempers flaring on both sides.

Game 3 in Toronto: Andy Frederick vs Tyrese Brazil (2048 15th Round)
• San Francisco win 14-2
• Frederick: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R
• Brazil (L): 3.1 IP, 6 H, 6 R
• Pete Lamar (W): 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R
• San Francisco HR: David Rojo (3rd), Gianvito Heaton (5th, 2R; 7th, 2R), Galindo (5th), Juan Magana (8th, 3R)
• Andy Frederick (SF) INJ pitching DTD 1 week
• Josh Parker (SF) INJ pitching DTD 1 day
• POTG: Gianvito Heaton (SF) 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI
• 2-1 San Francisco

San Francisco unleashed a relentless offensive onslaught in Game 3, dismantling the Blue Jays 14–2 to seize a 2–1 lead in the World Series. After a tight first two innings, the Giants exploded for four runs in the fourth, capitalizing on two Toronto errors and clutch hits from Juan Mendoza and Juan Ramos. Gianvito Heaton and Gabino Galindo added solo homers in the fifth — Galindo’s an electrifying inside-the-park shot — stretching the lead to 8–1.
Toronto’s bats remained silent against the trio of Andy Frederick, Pete Lamar, and Mike Stark, who combined for six innings of one-run ball. Meanwhile, the Giants piled on. Heaton’s second homer of the night — a two-run blast in the seventh — and Juan Magana’s three-run shot in the eighth buried Toronto beneath a 14-run avalanche.
Julio Solorzano’s grand slam heroics from Game 2 were nowhere to be found, as the Blue Jays managed just two runs and struck out 13 times. Alfredo Olmeda was a lone bright spot with three hits, but Toronto’s defense unraveled and their pitching couldn’t contain the Giants’ momentum.
With the series swinging decisively, Toronto must regroup fast. Game 4 looms as a must-win to avoid the brink of elimination.

Game 4 in Toronto: Jorge Ramirez vs Frank Morales (2054 Waivers KC)
• Toronto wins 12-7
• Morales: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R
• Ramirez (L): 2.2 IP, 10 H, 6 R
• Jamie Gray (W): .0 IP, 4 H, 3 R
• Mazariegos (SV): 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R
• Toronto HRs: Skyler Webb (8th, 3R)
• San Francisco HRs: Rojo (5th), Willie (6th)
• Fidel Carbajal (TOR) INJ DTD 1-2 weeks
• POTG: Juan Aldape (TOR) 2-3, 2 BB, 2 RBI
• 2-2 Series Tied

Toronto weathered a furious Giants comeback and surged late to even the NLCS at two games apiece. The Blue Jays built a 6–1 lead through three innings, capitalizing on Jorge Ramirez’s early struggles. But San Francisco responded with five unanswered runs, including solo homers from David Rojo and Jaquan Willie, and a three-run fifth keyed by Steve Boyd’s second double of the night.
Trailing 8–7 in the eighth, the Giants were within striking distance after Juan Ramos’ RBI double, but Toronto’s offense roared back. Rodolfo Lara and Juan Aldape sparked the rally with aggressive baserunning and timely singles, setting the stage for Skyler Webb’s crushing three-run homer (400 ft) off Ricky Eggett.

Despite drawing six walks and with eleven hits, San Francisco stranded ten runners and couldn’t convert in the ninth. Boyd finished with two doubles, while Ramos and Pantoja each drove in key runs.

Toronto’s bullpen, led by Jamie Gray and Humberto Mazariegos, stabilized the game after Frank Morales’ erratic outing. With the series now tied, both teams head into Game 5 with momentum swinging wildly and the pennant race wide open.

Game 5 in Toronto: Juan Montoya vs Bobby Durham
• San Francisco wins 3-1
• Montoya (W): 6.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R
• Durham (L): 5.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R
• Martino (SV): 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R
• Juan Magana (SF) INJ running bases DTD 4 days
• Juna Montoya (SF) INJ pitching DTD 1 week
• Juan Mendoza (SF) INJ running bases OUT 4 weeks
• 3-2 San Francisco

Juan Montoya delivered a masterclass on the mound, and the Giants executed just enough offense to take Game 5 and seize a 3–2 lead in the NLCS. Montoya tossed 6.0 innings of one-run ball, scattering three walks and striking out six, while Ricky Eggett and Rickey Martino combined for a flawless finish.

San Francisco broke through in the third. Jaquan Willie walked and stole second, then scored on Juan Ramos’ single. Juan Magana followed with a two-run double to left-center, plating Ramos and giving the Giants a 2–0 lead. Mendoza added an RBI single in the fourth, extending the margin to 3–1.

Toronto’s lone run came in the third on a sac fly from Bobby McDermott, but they missed multiple chances to rally. The Blue Jays loaded the bases in the fourth and eighth but failed to score, including a critical out at home on a throw from CF Ernesto Pantoja.

Bobby Durham pitched well for Toronto (5.2 IP, 3 ER), but the offense couldn’t solve Montoya or capitalize on late opportunities. With the series shifting back to San Francisco, the Giants are one win away from the pennant.

Game 6 in San Francisco: Greg Ward vs Chris Danowski
• San Francisco wins 9-3
• Ward (W): 6.1 IP, 6 H, 3 R
• Danowski (L): 2.1 IP, 5 H, 7 R
• Toronto HRs: Solorzano (7th)
• San Francisco HRs: Willie (7th)
• David Ovideo (TOR) INJ collision DTD 5 days
• Josh Parker (SF) INJ pitching OUT pending
• 4-2 SAN FRANCISCO WINS

The San Francisco Giants are World Series champions for the 10th time, clinching the title with a dominant Game 6 performance that showcased their offensive firepower, pitching depth, and championship poise. A seven-run third inning blew the game open, and the bullpen locked down the final frames to seal the franchise’s first title since 2036.

Greg Ward battled through six innings, allowing three runs and striking out seven. The third inning was the turning point: with two outs and the bases loaded, Juan Magana drew a walk to open the floodgates. Three straight RBI hits followed — Pantoja, Polo, and Galindo — turning a tense 1–0 lead into a 7–0 statement.

Toronto’s offense showed flashes, including Mike Windon’s two-run homer in the sixth and Julio Solorzano’s triple in the seventh, but they couldn’t solve the Giants’ bullpen duo of Parker and Caines. Jaquan Willie’s solo shot in the seventh added the exclamation point.

San Francisco’s lineup racked up 9 hits, played error-free defense, and executed in every phase. From the strategic roster construction to the dramatic postseason moments, the Giants’ journey ends in triumph.

The 2055 World Series belongs to San Francisco. Let the champagne flow.

Series MVP: Steve Boyd (SF) 9-23, 5 RBI

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The Giants secure their 10th World Series title, and the first of the Stewart Era with a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. Avoiding a Game 7 in the World Series was the one game from maximum they finished, having been taken to the brink by both the Diamondbacks and the Mets.

San Francisco Post-Season Stats



The Giants certainly didn’t ride their bats to World Series glory, with only four of the nine regular starters posting a wRC+ above league average. Of those, Jaquan Willie was clearly the star, 20 H, 4 HR, 12 RBI all leading the team.



The Starting Rotation came to play, all but Juan Montoya putting up a FIP- well below league average, and all enjoying QS in at least half of their starts.

In the bullpen, Rickey Eggett was up and down, securing 3 HLD but with a 133 FIP-, while Josh Medaris was the only pitcher to have multiple MD, recording two without a SD. Josh O’Neal, Josh Parker, and Mike Stark all recording a MD without a SD, whilr both Mike Grudzinski and Pete Lamar were the opposite, avoiding a MD and registering one and two SD respectively. Rickey Martino was successful in every save opportunity presented, recording four in six appearances.

Minor Leagues



Post Season

Sacramento River Cats [AAA] missed the playoffs by 2 games.
Richmond Flying Squirrels [AA] missed the playoffs by 1 game.
Eugene Emeralds [A+] missed the playoffs by 15 games.
San Jose Giants [A] missed the playoffs by 11 games.
San Francisco (ACL) Giants Orange [R] missed the playoffs by 1.5 games.
San Francisco (DSL) Giants Orange [R] lost in the 1st Round.

It's a tough year down on the farm as only the DSL side make the postseason. On the flip side, three teams missed the playoffs by two games or less, and all but one team had a winning record. Hopefully with the winning records this won’t have been too damaging to player development.

Owner Goals Review



Team Record:
Goal: Achieve a Winning Record. Result: World Series Trophy. What more do I need to say?

Improve team stats:
I told you that Stolen Bases was important to shore up, and I'm thrilled that you accomplished that. Glad to see we ended up 6th this year. Well done!

Extend your player:
It's not easy to lock up a guy who doesn't want to talk. Keep the discussions open with Ernesto Pantoja.

Improve your fan interest:
Fan engagement is sky high. Keep up the good work!

Improve your intl. amateur finds:
I like some of the international pieces we've brought in, but there's still more work to do.

Long Term:
I gave you 6 years to bring a trophy to the city when I set out my vision years ago. And I certainly can't complain now. Well done!


I am very happy with your performance in accomplishing the goals I have given you. However, when I consider the on- and off-field success of the team, my overall mood with your performance is ecstatic.

International Amateurs

We just completed our monthly private practice with many young international amateur free agents who we hope can aid our club in the coming years. It was great to meet the players in-person and get to know them better, and I was able to improve my scouting assessment on all invitees.

In fact some of the players impressed me, since they showcased a higher potential than I had previously expected from them:

Edgar Luque, 16 year-old RF out of Dominican Republic
Lean and athletic, Edgar Luque hails from Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. At maturity he should be able to draw walks and work the count among the best in baseball. He has a great stroke and projects to hit for a high average. His superior speed translates to a green light on the bases. Luque profiles as an everyday right fielder who can make an impact on a top-tier team.

Humberto Pinera, 16 year-old 3B out of Dominican Republic
Lean and athletic, Humberto Pinera hails from Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic. Expect plus-plus contact from him. He has good vision and clean swing mechanics. As he develops he should be able to play the third baseman position at the next level. He should do a good job of working the count. Pinera has a high ceiling and projects well on the field and at the plate.

However, a few invitees left me disappointed as they did not appear to match my previous assessment, although they may still end up being future stars:

Daniel Morales, 16 year-old LF out of Dominican Republic
Daniel Morales is a long, lean athletic left fielder who was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is a plus contact potential. As he matures he will grow into an above average power hitter. He's a sure-handed left fielder position with the ability to pick the ball up off the bat. Morales is projected to be an elite starting left fielder.

Luis Amaya, 16 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic
Luis Amaya is a long, lean athletic shortstop who was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He hits to the opposite field with an unorthodox, but effective, short swing. He looks like an above average shortstop in the field. Amaya has the tools to develop into a star caliber shortstop.

Scouting Discoveries

Eliazer Montero had a productive post-season, unearthing two Scouting Discoveries with above average potential, both of whom will head to the International Complex.

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Prospect Review

MLB Farm Ranking

The Giants take a tumble to 23rd best farm in baseball, as several of their top prospects graduate to the big leagues and some others struggle and drop down the rankings. A rebuild of the farms is needed to keep the Giants relevant.



San Francisco Prospects

David Muellar, this year’s first round pick, goes straight to the top of the Giants system, ranked 34th in baseball. He is only of only three top 100 prospects, joined by 2053 1st round Jahsiiyah Garza and 2053 International Amateur signing Ramiro Corona. The Giants do have a further eight players ranked 101-200, and all of their top 20 players are ranked within the top 300 players in baseball, double the number a team could expect with in an equal distribution. The farm is one of quantity, rather than quality, at this point in time but Stewart will hope that the elite coaching staff assembled will help to develop some diamonds.



Personnel

The Giants said goodbye to three of the coaching staff, two of the Major League staff (contracts expired), and one hitting coach (retired).

Scouting Director Eliazer Montero
Team Trainer Marc Silvers
AA Hitting Coach Eduards Tolo

The Giants will look externally for both their new Scouting Director and Team Trainer. Angel Lopez is promoted from A+ to take over from Tolo, and the Giants will look externally for a new Hitting Coach in Eugene.

Retirements

A raft of Royals World Series winners, plus some former Giants, call it a day at the end of the season with Joe Manley and Cason Willard two to have worn both uniforms. Mike Thomas, the greatest trade mistake of Stewart’s career, also retires, having accrued 63.7 WAR across a 17-year MLB career that includes an MVP award plus 8 trips to the All-Star Game.

Amongst other players to retire are legendary closer Pat Black and starting pitcher Mike Geel; Geel is the last remaining player from the 2029 draft, 26 years ago!

Former Royals/Giants

Boston Red Sox: RP Joe Manley retired from professional baseball.
Houston Astros: LF Mike Thomas retired from professional baseball.
Kansas City Royals: RP David Ibarra (AA Northwest Arkansas) retired from professional baseball.
C Luis Rosario retired from professional baseball.
CF Kevin Simpson retired from professional baseball.
SP Cason Willard retired from professional baseball.
SP Mike Asbury retired from professional baseball.

Atlanta Braves: 2B Nelson Marrujo retired from professional baseball.
Atlanta Braves: RP Gianvito Mays retired from professional baseball.
Chicago Cubs: LF Randy Goodell retired from professional baseball.
Columbus Road Warriors: 3B Mauricio Paniagua retired from professional baseball.
Columbus Road Warriors: SP Sung-min Hyeon retired from professional baseball.
Houston Astros: RP Andres Rivera (A Fayetteville) retired from professional baseball.
Houston Astros: SP Jimmy Mayo retired from professional baseball.
Los Angeles Angels: SP Nate Gunn retired from professional baseball.
Los Angeles Dodgers: C Juan Osorio (AA Tulsa) retired from professional baseball.
Milwaukee Brewers: RP Macy Powell retired from professional baseball.
New York Mets: SP Phil Wolfe retired from professional baseball.
New York Yankees: C Luis Barrientos (R New York A (DSL)) retired from professional baseball.
Philadelphia Phillies: SP Rob Thomas retired from professional baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Eric Carter (AAA Indianapolis) retired from professional baseball.
San Antonio Avalanche: C Gastão Serrato (R Oakland (ACL)) retired from professional baseball.
San Diego Padres: 3B Dashawn Samedi retired from professional baseball.
San Diego Padres: SP Doug Simms retired from professional baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals: CL Pat Black retired from professional baseball.
Tampa Bay Rays: SP Mike Geel retired from professional baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays: SS Skyler Webb retired from professional baseball.
2B Jorge Moreno retired from professional baseball.
2B Kyoji Ishihara retired from professional baseball.
CL Errol Walbourne retired from professional baseball.
LF Garland Snelgrove retired from professional baseball.
LF Mike Easterling retired from professional baseball.
LF Pete Mantei retired from professional baseball.
RF Bob Landis retired from professional baseball.
RF Juan Rivas retired from professional baseball.
RP Alfredo Jasso retired from professional baseball.
RP Arturo Cedillo retired from professional baseball.
RP Fu-po Shu retired from professional baseball.
RP Jesus Ceballos retired from professional baseball.
RP Nelson Archibugi retired from professional baseball.
RP Yukio Furukawa retired from professional baseball.
SP Alejandro Felix retired from professional baseball.
SP Edgar Auguiano retired from professional baseball.
SP Gregg Trahan retired from professional baseball.
SP Luis Castro retired from professional baseball.

Owner Goals



There are four new goals for Stewart heading into the offseason, two for the coming year, and two longer term. Next year there is an expectation that the team has a winning record and a desire to see an improvement in OBP, both goals Stewart can get behind! Longer term, building up the farm and winning a championship are also fully aligned with Stewart’s vision so there is nothing to concern the GM. The only existing goal that is still to be considered is the extension for Ernesto Pantoja, with a feeling pre-evaluation that while he has brought stability to 2B, he may not be worth a long term extension if it isn’t on Giants-friendly terms.

Finances

Marquis Quivers rewards Stewart for the World Series season with a budget increase for the fourth year in a row, $290m an impressive increase on the $242m of Stewart’s first season. Despite unlocking the moneyball achievement having won the World Series with the 20th ranked payroll in baseball, the Giants budget is now the 6th highest, giving plenty of leeway to take advantage of any salary opportunities.

You will have $290,000,000 available for the total team expenses. Given your current spending on staff and other costs, this should allow you a team payroll of around $170,000,000.



Another year of high attendance, the highest total since 2017, has Stewart considering a small increase in ticket prices going into the new season. 

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Catchers

Juan Ramos had a very similar season, WAR wise, from last year (2055 – 1.9; 2054 – 2.1) but got there in a different way as his bat was down (wRC+ 90 from 104; SO% 29% from 23.5%) but his glove was improved (FRM 2.2 from 0; ZR 1.3 from -1.5). Ramos has taken advantage of his PO and opted out of a $9.9m contract and will explore the Free Market. A four-year contract at $11m pa means the Giants are happy to let him do that. At this point, Ramos returning seems unlikely.

Ernie Mapes was a disappointment after being claimed off Waivers from San Antonio. A 62 wRC+ would require an elite glove to be playable and a -0.9 FRM rate is not elite. Mapes will be on a league minimum salary next year so will likely have a shot to earn a backup spot in Spring Training, although he is out of options which might make him back up or out.

Infield

1B Juan Magana was the everyday 1B, starting 150 G and managing a 20/20 season with 22 HR and 50 SB. Magana put up 3.7 WAR and provided an above average glove, the starting spot is his in 2056, especially after the Giants locked him into a 10 year contract during the season.

2B Ernesto Pantoja led the Giants with a 139 wRC+, 34 HR, and 128 RBI. Pantoja is looking for $30m/year to sign a long term contract so a one-year extension this year and next before a QO and draft compensation in 2058 seems the likeliest route for Pantoja’s Giants future.

3B Steve Boyd has been the feel-good story of the Giants recent history. The 2048 3rd Round broke into the team after Spring Training in 2053 and has been an ever-present since, covering both 3B and SS. This year, however, was the worst of the three, an inconvenient time for him as he enters his arbitration years. His wRC+ dropped below 100 for the first time as, while his average was fairly consistent, his slugging dropped 40 points. Boyd will be offered a one year extension and the Giants will hope to see a rebound to his output levels from years one and two.

SS Joel Hudson was on track for the best year of his Major League career before a broken kneecap ended his season. This was fuelled by an increased extra-base hits total, including a career high 12 HR from a career-low AB. Hudson is fragile and is entering his last arbitration year. His current ask for a multi-year contract is $19m pa which makes him liable to accept a QO. The Giants have replacements waiting, although not at Hudson’s Gold Glove level. The likeliest outcome at this point is a final one-year extension with the hope that come the trade deadline there is both the interest and the back up to gather some value rather than letting him leave for free next winter.

Ben Thomas, the 2047 16th Round, had a perfectly adequate season in a utility infield role. Hitting close to league average (98 wRC+), his glove was slightly below league average covering 1B, 3B, and SS. On a league minimum salary, Thomas should have the chance to claim a utility role in Spring Training next season.

Nevio Clinton is a worse version of Ben Thomas and is now wrecked physically as he enters his second year of arbitration eligibility. Hitting 84 wRC+ with a below average glove means Clinton is likely to be traded or non-tendered, despite his Captain personality.
Neither Gabino Galindo nor Kevin Dobbs (in limited appearances) impressed as reliable 1B/DH back-ups. Galindo has one remaining option year which may give him one more chance to impress at Spring Training, but Kevin Dobbs is in arbitration years and will either be traded or non-tendered.

Juan Mendoza, Stewart’s 2053 2nd round choice, made his Major League debut and was very impressive, a 135 wRC+ in 100+ AB a great start to his career. He struggled in the postseason and ultimately missed the final game with a hamstring strain, but his floor for next season is utility infielder and the Giants will be hoping for more.

Outfield

Offseason David Rojo was the MVP of the Giants season, a 124 wRC+ at CF contributing to 5.9 WAR. 29 HR / 26 SB give him a second 20/20 season in the majors, as he provides an above average CF glove with that potent bat. Rojo is entering his penultimate year of arbitration and the Giants may consider a longer term deal for a player who has put up 3+ WAR in each of his first full seasons in the majors.

Gianvito Heaton is one of a very limited LHB options on the Giants roster so is likely to return on his minimum salary contract next year. However, the Giants will need more than 32 HR from a player who set the Giants single season record, and led the NL, in strikeouts, with 220, or 37% of his At Bats.

Wilfredo Polo is entering his arbitration years and, while a stalwart from Stewart’s first year, his inconsistent performance year to year coupled with his inability to play anything other than DH may make him a luxury the Giants don’t want to carry.

Frank Calleja played 128 G in his debut season with a 106 wRC+. That should be a good base to build from although his fragility is a concern. Unfortunately, S&C is not available to him within the Development Labbut the Giants will certainly invest in him for next season.

Jaquan Willie had a very poor regular season, generating 65 wRC+ with a negative ZR. Entering his first arbitration year, that should be enough to end Willie’s time with the Giants. However, Calleja’s injury opened a post season slot for Willie and he responded by winning the NLCS MVP. He has option years left, and his glove should make him a tradeable asset so the Giants will likely offer a one-year extension to let him compete in Spring Training.

Ernnie Chafer, the 2053 10th Round Pick, has fast tracked to his major league debut two years on from drafting. His ceiling doesn’t look like a cornerstone with below average power and eye but if either can improve then Chafer might have a chance with the quality of his corner glove.

Steve Freese played a much smaller role than had been expected when the Giants picked him up in a trade in January. He is fragile which is a problem for a prospective CF but, on a minimum salary, is another the Giants will expect to use Spring Training to fight for a position.

Early 2056 Projections

C TBC
1B Juan Magana
2B Ernesto Pantoja
3B Steve Boyd
SS Joel Hudson

LF Gianvito Heaton
CF David Rojo
RF Frank Calleja

DH TBC

C Ernie Mapes / TBC
IF Ben Thomas
IF Juan Mendoza
OF Jaquan Willie / Steve Freese
OF Ernnie Chafer

Trade / Non-Tendered

Nevio Clinton
Kevin Dobbs

Option

Gabrino Galindo

TBD

Wilfredo Polo



Starters

The Giants had a remarkably consistent Starting Rotation, with only six pitchers covering all but one of the regular season games, with four of the six having a FIP- below league average.

Greg Ward was the best of the six, his 88 FIP-, coming from 184.1 IP with 3.6 WAR. The 2049 7th round pick has made the most of his chance in his first full season and despite only have two major league pitches (plus a 35/35 curveball) has above average movement and control to limit walks and home runs. The Giants will want to see him do it again next season but his new floor is certainly a useful bullpen arm.

Juan Montoya had a stuff start to the season but finished with 3.4 WAR and a 90 FIP-. Average control with plus movement and average stuff that could still become plus if he can develop his sinker further, Montoya has the chance to be great and the Giants are happy with the 8-year, $96m contract extension agreed during the season. This deal has the feeling of Stewart’s early Kansas City deals with Curt Bogans or Eddie Baquerizo, and Giants fans will hope for the same output.

Jorge Ramirez earned a starting rotation place out of Spring Training and delivered with a 94 FIP- and 2.8 WAR. A five-pitch arsenal looks unlikely to fully develop but should provide enough looks to keep Ramirez as an effective back half of the rotation starter throughout his league minimum years at least.

Andy Frederick missed some starts through injury and remains a fragile pitcher, but still returned a 97 FIP- and over two WAR in total. However, for a 29-year old with two more years of a $31m a year contract to go, the Giants have some heavy warning signs. Moving on from Frederick would be an unpopular move with the fans but freeing up that much salary would be a positive – any move would only come with Stewart having certainty around his replacement.

Pete Lamar earned his promotion to the big leagues and returned a league average third of a season, and 1.1 WAR. The 2052 1st round pick still has a lot of room to grow and if he can realise his potential plus control to pair with his above average movement, he will have a solid future.

Nate Hudson was a little unfortunate to lose out to the Giants needs to give Lamar his chance. He was slightly above league average in terms of FIP but was on track for close to 2 WAR over a full season, but did struggle with walks. He will be on a league minimum contract next year but is more likely to open in Sacramento as a very good back up.

One additional note is to confirm that the Giants will not pick up the TO for Josh Webb’s second year after he missed the whole of the season with shoulder inflammation from which he suffered a setback keeping him out until February or March. That will cost the Giants $2.7m but will save them over $13m this season and next.

Bullpen

This review will split the best bullpen in the National League into six sections.

The first, and easiest section, is for those pitchers who are under a minimum or recurring salary for 2056 and returned a FIP- better than league average this season. That list is comprised of Greg Brinson, Rickey Eggett, Mike Grudzinski, and LHP Josh Medaris.

The next list are players that are contracted for next season but performed worse than league average in terms of FIP-. Greg Hyder and Nate Brodt are the only two players on this list. Hyder gave up 13 H in 15.0 IP and was a little unfortunate to be optioned to Sacramento but really struggled there, walking 6.9 per nine and that has probably closed the door on his return. He is likely to be DFA to get his contract for next season off the books. Brodt has the advantage of being a LHP with plus movement but also really struggled with walks, giving up 9.5 per nine. That walk rate means he is most likely headed to DFA with the hope that he clears and can work on his control in AAA.

Mike Stark is the only relief pitcher with a Team Option for the 2056 season, for $6m. Stark has some trade value and performed well in 2055, with an 87 FIP- across 33.2 IP. Stewart will probably bring him back with the hope that the bullpen is so strong in 2056 that he is traded either during the offseason or during the season.

The two Josh’s, Parker and O’Neal, form the next list, and this is QO eligible Free Agents. Josh Parker has a torn rotator cuff and is missing the next 16 months so will not be offered a QO. O’Neal is looking for a three year contract at $2.6m. He is 31 years old and so the length of the contract present some risk but O’Neal had a 60 FIP- with 14 SD to 4 MD proving his reliability. Stewart would like to come to an agreement with O’Neal, with some team control over the any additional years.

Finally, the arbitration eligible players. Rickey Martino is entering his final year of arbitration and is coming off a season when he led the NL in saves, with 40, which is good for 9th on the Giants all-time single season record, and moves him to 6th on the career list, with 152. He will certainly return to aim for another career season to get him close to 200 SV (the Giants career record is Robb Nen’s 206. Jesus Barbosa, Dan Caines, and David Silva are arbitration eligible for the first time. Jesus Barbosa was below replacement level and will be allowed to enter free agency. Dan Caines had his least efficient years as a Giant but retains above average stuff with average control and potential average movement. At 26, that potential is looking unlikely to be realised but Stewart is minded to give him one more year. David Silva tore his labrum in the postseason and, after his least effective year for the Giants, that makes him unlikely to receive an extension offer and the Giants will let him head to free agency with their thanks and a return to the Bay pencilled in to collect his ring next season.

Early 2056 Projections

SP Juan Montoya
SP Greg Ward
SP Pete Lamar
SP Jorge Ramirez
SP Andy Frederick

RP Rickey Martino
RP Greg Brinson
RP Rickey Eggett
RP Mike Grudzinski
RP Josh Medaris
RP Josh O’Neal
RP Dan Caines
RP Mike Stark
RP TBC

Trade / Non-Tendered

Jesus Barbosa
David Silva

Free Agents

Josh Webb (TO Declined)
Josh Parker

Option

Nate Hudson
Greg Hyder (DFA)
Nate Brodt (DFA)

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International Amateurs

We just completed our monthly private practice with many young international amateur free agents who we hope can aid our club in the coming years. It was great to meet the players in-person and get to know them better, and I was able to improve my scouting assessment on all invitees.

In fact some of the players impressed me, since they showcased a higher potential than I had previously expected from them:

Edgar Luque, 16 year-old RF out of Dominican Republic
Lean and athletic, Edgar Luque hails from Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. At maturity he should be able to draw walks and work the count among the best in baseball. He has a chance to be an above average hitter with a loose, quick stroke that works inside the ball. He is an elite menace on the base paths. His speed is dangerous. Luque is projected to be an elite starting right fielder.

However, a few invitees left me disappointed as they did not appear to match my previous assessment, although they may still end up being future stars:

Sergio Montoya, 16 year-old C out of Dominican Republic
Lean and athletic, Sergio Montoya hails from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He has shown he can play the catcher position at the next level. He should demonstrate good plate discipline. He has an ok swing. He isn't a phenom, but he could be a decent contact hitter. Montoya profiles as an above average player.

Luis Amaya, 16 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic
Luis Amaya is a long, lean athletic shortstop who was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He is a plus contact potential. He makes all the routine plays as a shortstop. Amaya can be penciled in for a lion's share of starts at his position.

Personnel

The Giants make three appointments to fill their vacancies:

Scouting Director – Yadiel Batista
Team Training – Danny Mathewson
AA Hitting Coach – Grant Little

Mathewson is a solid Trainer across the board with OK ratings across the major topics and excellent ability to prevent arm injuries.

On the Scouting front, Yadiel Batista is a Neutral evaluator which is a change from the tools-based approach from the past, but he brings Legendary evaluation to the minor leagues and the amateurs, with Outstanding evaluation of international players. He gets straight to work evaluating the Giants club as well as International Amateurs for 2056.

Assistant GM Juan Fonseca is moving on after four years with the organisation as he is accepts the GM role with the Colorado Rockies.

The Giants move quickly to sign first-time Assistant GM Cain Buckby out of Australia to replace Fonseca.





Awards

It’s a successful Awards season for the Giants, headlined by Rickey Egget taking home the Reliever of the Year for the first time in his career. Juan Magana won his first, and Joel Hudson his third, Golden Gloves, helping Magana to a 2nd place finish in the Rookie of the Year Award with three first place votes; Greg Ward finished 4th but took two first place votes. Ward then followed that up with a 3rd place finish in the Cy Young Award, which is good enough to earn a Prospect Promotion bonus 1st Round Draft Pick, the first one earned by the Giants in the Stewart era.

Stewart himself took home the 13th Manager of the Year Award of his career, continuing to push that record to new levels. Stewart has moved within 200 wins of 3,000 in his career, and within 58 of Tony La Russa’s record for most wins all time. He will also overtake Bruce Bochy to move into second place for Games managed, although still 800 behind La Russa.

AL Great Glove
NL Great Glove 1B Juan Magana SF | SS Joel Hudson (3) SF
AL Platinum Stick C Nelson Saiz (3) KC | 1B Biaggio Torrisi KC | SS David de Anda (4) KC | CF Mike Gronkiewicz (4) KC | Bobby Nickelberry (5) KC
NL Platinum Stick CF David Rojo SF
AL Manager of the Year Hector Figueroa (4) KC
NL Manager of the Year Colin Stewart (13) SF
AL Reliever of the Year Chris Sisk (4) SEA
NL Reliever of the Year Rickey Eggett SF
AL Rookie of the Year 3B Jabari Coach BOS
NL Rookie of the Year 1B Julio Molina CIN
AL Cy Young Tyrese Brazil TOR
NL Cy Young Jimmy Williams PIT
AL MVP SS David de Anda KC
NL MVP 3B Wilson Escobedo ARI

Pre-Arbitration Extensions & Trades

As hinted in the player evaluations, C Juan Ramos declined his player option, the Giants voided SP Josh Webb’s team option, and executed RP Mike Stark’s team option. In addition to several one-year extensions, the Royals signed RP Josh O’Neal to a 3-year contract, with two Team Options.

The big move of the pre-arbitration period was the decision to move on from LF Wilfredo Polo and 1B Gabino Galindo. Polo’s inability to play in the field was always a hindrance and his return wasn’t enough to justify a DH-only roster spot. Galindo saw Juan Magana overtake him and with a limited profile that Stewart is confident in replacing if required. The deal with the Royals saw the Giants send $5m in addition to both players and, in return, received a four player package of prospects. Esteban Gallego was the OSA pick, with potential plus power with average contact and eye with a plus glove profile for 2B. For the Giants scouts, though, 2B Chaz Cosson is the better prospect, lower power and defensive ability offset by better gap power and speed.

Saturday, November 6th , 2055
C Juan Ramos declines his contract option.
Voided the team option year(s) of SP Josh Webb for a buyout of $2,700,000.
Executed the contract year option of RP Mike Stark.
Wednesday, November 10th , 2055
Signed RP Josh O'Neal to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $7,400,000.
Friday, November 12th , 2055
Traded 27-year old LF Wilfredo Polo, 25-year old 1B Gabino Galindo, and $5,000,000 in cash to the Kansas City Royals, getting 21-year old minor league 2B Esteban Gallego, 20-year old minor league 2B Chaz Cosson, 24-year old minor league RHP Kevin Chockley, and 23-year old minor league LF Mike Moffitt in return.

Arbitration & Qualifying Offers

There were no surprises in the list of players not offered contracts but that list does include some regulars from the last few seasons as C Jesus Castro, 1B Kevin Dobbs, 3B Nevio Clinton, RP Jesus Barbosa, RP David Silva, RP Josh Parker, and RP Chris Gordon all depart the club.

Saturday, November 27th , 2055
1B Kevin Dobbs was not offered arbitration, becomes a free agent.
3B Nevio Clinton was not offered arbitration, becomes a free agent.
RP Jesus Barbosa becomes a free-agent.
RP David Silva becomes a free-agent.
Monday, November 29th , 2055
SP Josh Webb becomes a free-agent.
C Juan Ramos becomes a free-agent.
RP Juan Barboza becomes a free-agent.
C Jesus Castro becomes a free-agent.
RP Josh Parker becomes a free-agent.
RP Chris Wilburn becomes a free-agent.
RP Chris Gordon becomes a free-agent.

Transactions

Monday, November 8th , 2055
Signed international amateur SP Guadalupe Salas out of Venezuela to a minor league contract.
Thursday, November 11th , 2055
Signed international amateur C Toyohiro Matsumoto out of Japan to a minor league contract.

Minor League Promotions

A few of the Giants better prospects earn an end of season promotion, with the majority coming from Richmond to Sacramento, indicating a strong group of players who will be looking to make the step up the Big Leagues in 2056, headlined by 2051 1st Rounder 2B Beau Wartel and 2054 2nd Rounder RP Robby Przybyla.

Promoted CF Tyrese Yeboah from Class A San Jose to Double A Richmond 2052 3rd Round
Promoted 2B Beau Wartel from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2051 1st Round
Promoted 3B Alexis Vargas from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2051 Scouting Discovery
Promoted CF J.J. Zeman from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2053 6th Round
Sent CL Devin Hyatt from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene. 2053 7th Round
Promoted RP Robby Przybyla from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2054 2nd Round
Promoted SP Kymani Devezin from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2051 11th Round 

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