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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 23h

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What we know — and what we expect — about Buster Posey’s search for a Giants manager

After parting with Bob Melvin, it’s likely that Buster Posey will pursue a leader with a different type of resume.

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timkawakami.bsky.social @timkawakami.bsky.social · 2d

Big opener from @sfstandard.com's new sports podcast, "Section 415," hosted by ... I forget his name, but he talked to Buster Posey.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 2d

It’s been five years since Buster Posey retired from MLB. But his plate is fuller than ever — especially with the tall task of finding the team’s next manager.

We sat down with posey to discuss how the role's evolution, plus the team’s roster and more.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode: sf.news/3KF9bWQ

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 6d

sfstandard.com/2025/10/03/b...

The tough decisions Buster Posey faces as he builds the SF Giants’ 2026 roster

After finishing 81-81 in his first season at the helm, Buster Posey must add to the rotation, the bullpen, and at key spots on the diamond.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 8d

Buster Posey on Bruce Bochy managing in SF: "I talked to Boch a couple of days ago and told him where we are currently ... the door's always open here for some sort of role, but the way things are coming into the picture in my mind ... I don't see us going that route with Boch."

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 9d

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Why one big Willie Mays auction winner is pushing to display memorabilia at Oracle Park

Ron Firman, a high roller who purchased a swath of cherished Mays memorabilia, wants to share his haul with the public

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 10d

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After firing Bob Melvin, Buster Posey says he wants a manager ‘obsessive about work’

The Giants president said he has a number of candidates in mind, but isn’t giving away any clues yet.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 10d

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Breaking: SF Giants fire Bob Melvin after second straight losing season

The Giants picked up the three-time Manager of the Year’s contract option for next year, but parted anyway

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 11d

sfstandard.com/2025/09/28/b...

Bob Melvin’s future unsettled as SF Giants finish season .500

The Giants already picked up the manager’s option for 2026, but have been mum recently on his future with the club.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 11d

Willie Mays auction has generated more than $5 million so far for the Say Hey Foundation

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 11d

Final Giants lineup of year
Heliot Ramos - LF
Willy Adames - SS
Rafael Devers - DH
Matt Chapman - 3B
Wilmer Flores - 1B
Jung Hoo Lee - CF
Patrick Bailey - C
Christian Koss - 2B
Drew Gilbert - RF
RH Logan Webb

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 12d

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Did Justin Verlander pitch final game for San Francisco Giants?

A win on Saturday gave the 42-year-old the 266th of his career, but it could be his last in a San Francisco uniform.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 12d

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‘I trust Buster’: Missing playoffs has SF Giants thinking about the future

The Giants need to win each of their final two games to finish .500 in 2025.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 15d

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The Giants are officially eliminated, and these five issues led to their downfall

Buster Posey’s first season as the president of baseball operations started with so much promise, but will end without a playoff appearance.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 16d

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Giants groundskeeper Greg Elliott is leaving for a new job with San Jose Earthquakes

Greg Elliott — who catered to the desires of Brandon Crawford, Matt Chapman, and other players — will join the San Jose Earthquakes.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 16d

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Why Willie Mays’ treasured belongings are up for auction: ‘His greatest legacy’

All of the proceeds will benefit the Say Hey Foundation, which appointed former Baseball Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson as its new executive director.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 19d

sfstandard.com/2025/09/20/b...

How Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge is adjusting to life in the big leagues

The 20-year-old prospect is seeing a steady diet of breaking balls and offspeed pitches as opponents are trying to avoid throwing Eldridge fastballs.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 20d

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As Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw prepares to retire, the SF Giants breathe a sigh of relief

The Dodgers legend will face the Giants for the 63rd and final time on Friday evening in Los Angeles when he matches up against Robbie Ray.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 21d

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At 42, Justin Verlander is the Giants’ hottest pitcher, and he’s eager to keep going

Logan Webb is the Giants’ ace, but Justin Verlander — a future Hall of Fame pitcher — has a 2.17 ERA in his last 11 starts.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 22d

Justin Verlander spectacular again, seven scoreless innings and another no decision as Giants score all their runs in the 11th to beat Diamondbacks 5-1, snapping losing streak at four. Now a four-gamer at Dodger Stadium. Ten left.

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timkawakami.bsky.social @timkawakami.bsky.social · 23d

One of my first Standard columns was a sitdown with ... Jonathan Kuminga to discuss a resolution to his Warriors career as he headed into last season.

Guess we're still waiting on that one.
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timkawakami.bsky.social @timkawakami.bsky.social · 23d

Oops I almost forgot: I think today is the one-year anniversary of my first @sfstandard.com column.

I don't even want to count how many I wrote over these 365 days. But it's the best place to be and it's only getting better.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 23d

With the Giants’ pitching staff running on fumes, Trevor McDonald was called up from AAA Sacramento, Keaton Winn optioned.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you. I spent Wednesday with the crew and wrote the story Thursday and then tweaked some things Friday morning before covering the Giants and Dodgers opener.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 23d

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In Bryce Eldridge’s debut, the Giants peek into the future, take a hit in the present

The Giants called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, but he couldn’t save them from a blowout loss on Monday night.

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John Shea @johnsheahey.bsky.social · 24d

Buster Posey on calling up Bryce Eldridge during the stretch drive: “I think he has the type of personality where he’ll embrace this environment. He’s not going to be a guy that’s going to shy away from having some really big at-bats for us.”

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