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Should the San Francisco Giants Extend Their Veteran First Baseman Next Offseason?

The San Francisco Giants have quite the list of veterans on their team, with five hitters on their projected Opening Day lineup having five or more years of MLB service time, and four of their five projected starting rotation pitchers having the same stipulation.

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San Francisco Giants Veteran Has Worked To Let Loose More Power This Offseason

The San Francisco Giants have had quite a few young developmental players taking over the roster in the past few seasons, but some veterans have remained to help keep the team steady.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 20

San Francisco Giants Could Make Franchise-Altering Play for Top Slugger

The San Francisco Giants have a plan at first base and it’s pretty clear. The first part is to get through this year with players like LaMonte Wade Jr.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Giants to get LaMonte Wade, Marco Luciano more time at different positions

LaMonte Wade Jr. has been the Giants’ primary first baseman in each of the past two seasons, leading the team in innings at the position.

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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / January 23

Player review: LaMonte Wade Jr.

Our Juan Soto. 2024 stats: 117 G, 401 PA, .260/ .380/ .381, .761 OPS, 119 wRC+, .121 ISO, 15.5 BB%, 22.4 K% Let’s talk about “The Pick”. Now it’s not completely

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / January 9

Giants agree to arbitration deals with Tyler Rogers, LaMonte Wade Jr., and Camilo Doval

All loose ends have been tied up as the Giants avoid arbitration hearings with their outstanding cases. The deadline to exchange salary arbitration figures between players and teams passed at 10am, and the San Francisco Giants were able to come to terms with all three of their outstanding arbitration cases they faced this offseason.

San Francisco Giants News / Sporting News / January 6

Giants trade idea could swap LaMonte Wade Jr. for $108 million three-time All-Star

The San Francisco Giants made a big splash in free agency when they signed Willy Adames. After failing to sign other star free agents, they could make a trade to bring in another starter.

San Francisco Giants News / Sporting News / December 30

Giants blockbuster trade idea would land $108 million All-Star for LaMonte Wade Jr.

The San Francisco Giants have had a busy offseason. They missed out on Corbin Burnes and could dump an expiring contract to land an All-Star for the rotation.

MLB News / Red Reporter / December 29

Might San Francisco’s LaMonte Wade Jr. help fix the 2025 Reds offense?

Here we are, still searching for ways to improve Cincinnati’s offense. Yes. The answer to the question of might San Francisco’s LaMonte Wade Jr. be a fix

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 25

Slugger Predicted To Sign for $5.5 Million Could Be San Francisco Giants Fit

Reports have indicated that the San Francisco Giants are open to moving Lamonte Wade Jr. The Giants have been linked to a few first basemen on the market, but many of the top options available are on new teams already.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / December 23

These Two Reunions Could Represent the Twins' Best Realistic Options at First Base

With free agency drying up and the Twins constrained by financial limitations, the front office might need to get creative in finding a veteran plug at first base.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / December 3

Yankees Potential Trade Target: LaMonte Wade Jr.

The search for a first baseman could end in the Bay Area. I’m not sure wisdom comes from the mouth of babes, because I have a niece and nephew and they mostly just tell me things I learned a long time ago.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 15

San Francisco Giants On-Base Threat Cracks Top Half of First Baseman Rankings

San Francisco Giants infielder LaMonte Wade Jr. is relatively unknown around the league. He was not selected as a high draft pick, as he was taken in the ninth round.

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / November 13

With Giants Listening on LaMonte Wade Jr., Brewers Had Better Be Talking

Over the last two seasons, LaMonte Wade Jr. has batted .258/.376/.401. That's almost a whole article, right there. I want to discuss the particular ways in which he suits and could help the Brewers, and the hurdle posed by his status with regard to salary and team control, but the bones of this are...

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Giants' trade candidates revealed

There are likely to be some trades amid an interesting offseason in San Francisco.

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Giants expected to scale back payroll

The Giants expect to reduce player payroll relative to this past season.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 22

San Francisco Giants Named Landing Spot for Top Power Hitter on Free Agency Market

LaMonte Wade Jr. is under contract through 2026, when he'll then hit free agency. However, adding a first baseman might not be out of the question for the San Francisco Giants this winter.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / September 21

Giants shutout Royals, 9-0

LaMonte Wade, Jr. and Matt Chapman went yard twice in the Giants’ blowout win over the Royals. The San Francisco Giants shut out the Kansas City Royals today, winnings 9-0.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 21

LaMonte Wade Jr., Matt Chapman power Giants past Royals

LaMonte Wade Jr. and Matt Chapman each belted a pair of solo homers and Mike Yastrzemski also went deep, lifting the visiting San Francisco Giants to a 9-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12

Giants get encouraging LaMonte Wade Jr. injury update

While the San Francisco Giants are facing fierce competition in the NL West, the team is still battling to remain involved in the playoff conversation.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Giants’ Lamonte Wade Jr. gets brutal hamstring injury update right after returning from same injury

Stacked as the odds may be against them, the San Francisco Giants are hanging tight in the NL West standings. In fact, the Giants are fresh off an 8-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, the owner of the best record in the MLB at the moment.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / May 28

Sizzling Giants likely without LaMonte Wade Jr. against Phillies

The San Francisco Giants hope a strained hamstring suffered by hot-hitting LaMonte Wade Jr. doesn't stall their offensive momentum as they continue a three-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / May 25

30-Year-Old Giants Infielder is MLB’s OBP King This Season

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. shouldn’t go unnoticed for the impressive stats he has put up. Heading into Friday’s action, he had come to the plate 158 times this season and reached base 76 times (over 48%).

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 11, 2024

Giants agree to one-year contract with 1B LaMonte Wade Jr.

The SF Giants avoided arbitration with first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. on Thursday, agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. The agreement was first reported by Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle and has been confirmed by Giants Baseball Insider via a source.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2023

The baseball stadium that makes Coors Field look pitcher friendly

Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu, the venue where the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres are playing the MLB Mexico City Series, isn't just known for its distinctive architectural style.

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