In recent seasons, the San Francisco Giants have seen their fortunes fluctuate, balancing a competitive spirit with some unexpected challenges, as they aim to reclaim their former glory. This breakdown page is your gateway into the quirky and entertaining moments that define the Giants’ journey, from Madison Bumgarner’s hilarious miscommunication with veteran umpire Joe West to Yadier Molina’s strategic brilliance that showcased his baseball IQ in a tense moment against the Cardinals. Additionally, we dive into the world of oddity, exploring bizarre high school baseball fields that make you question the very essence of the game—each story a testament to the unpredictable nature of baseball. Get ready to relive the laughter, strategy, and unique tales that make following the Giants a wild ride!
Most Popular San Francisco Giants Breakdowns of All Time
Madison Bumgarner doesn’t realize he struck out and Joe West got giddy
Giants game, veteran umpire Joe West and pitcher Madison Bumgarner had a strange but funny moment. The confusion started when West signaled a strike without saying it out loud, and Bumgarner, not looking at him, thought it was a ball. That mix-up threw off Bumgarner’s count.
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Yadier Molina knows what the other team is going to do
The Cardinals were up 1-0 on the Giants in the fifth inning with runners on the corners and two outs when Yadier Molina took over both as catcher and field leader. The manager came out to talk to the pitcher, but Yadi waved him off. Molina read the game situation, saw what the Giants were setting up, and directed the pitcher to throw fastballs.
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Giants season ends on brutal check swing call
The Dodgers and Giants went into Game 5 of the NLDS dead even, and it all came down to a tense ninth inning. Tied 1-1, Justin Turner took a 100 mph fastball off the arm and reached first. Then Gavin Lux lined a single to right to put runners on the corners.
View count: 1,588,212 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Dubón fakes the throw to first then gets runner at third
The Giants and Pirates were tied in the fifth when Adam Frazier hit a single to left, putting the go-ahead run on base. After a foul pop-up caught by Mauricio Dubón, Frazier took third on another single, setting up a first-and-third situation. Instead of playing it straight with a sacrifice fly, the Pirates tried to pull a little league-style rundown.
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The Latest San Francisco Giants Breakdown Videos
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