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San Francisco Giants Should Consider Pursuit of Future Hall of Famer
The San Francisco Giants are heading into what could be a very busy offseason. Thankfully, they were able to get ahead of the game with an extension for star third baseman Matt Chapman.
Blake Snell is the big name that will hit the free agency market. It is expected that the Giants will attempt to re-sign him, but that is far from a guarantee.
Even if they are able to retain Snell, they could still consider adding another big rotation arm.
One name to keep an eye on could be future Hall of Fame starting pitcher Justin Verlander. On a short-term deal, he could make a lot of sense as a target for San Francisco.
At 41 years old, Verlander will hit free agency this offseason. The Houston Astros may look to bring him back, but it seems very plausible that they will let him walk.
Verlander is entering the final stage of his MLB career. He’s no longer the elite ace that he used to be, but when he’s healthy he can still be a solid role player.
For the Giants, this move would be about adding a solid No. 3 or No. 4 arm to their rotation. Of course, any deal with Verlander would depend on the length of the contract and how much money he’s looking to get.
During the 2024 MLB season with the Astros, Verlander ended up making 17 starts. He dealt with quite a few injury issues that nagged him throughout the year.
In his 17 outings, Verlander compiled a 5-6 record to go along with a 5.48 ERA, a 1.38 WHIP, a 2.7 K/BB ratio, and 90.1 innings pitched. Clearly, he had a tough all-around year.
Even though he had a down season, injuries will do that to any player. Verlander will have an offseason to get healthy and look to bounce back strong.
If he’s open to taking a one-year deal at a reasonable cost, Verlander would be an excellent target for San Francisco. Should things work out, the Giants could bring him back for another year. He’d have an opportunity to help San Francisco get back on track in 2025.
Obviously, this would not be the big move that the Giants would still try to make. But, he would be a quality addition. Ideally, they’d be able to bring in a big bat or two as well.
All of that being said, Verlander may not end up being of any interst to San Francisco. However, if they want to add a solid arm to their rotation, the future Hall of Famer could be a very intriguing addition.
Muni driver Hannibal is reflected in a rearview mirror as he operates the 67 Bernal Heights bus in San Francisco on Feb. 18, 2026. The route is among those with the most persistent delays, according to Muni performance data. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)
Three adults and five juveniles were arrested after two people were stabbed on Wednesday at San Francisco’s Dolores Park, police said.
The San Francisco Police Department said officers responded at about 4:50 p.m. to a report of a group of people fighting at the park. On the way there, the officers were notified that there was a possible stabbing, police said.
When officers arrived, they found two men with stab wounds, and the officers began first aid before medics arrived. Both men were taken to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Officers searched the area around the park and detained eight people; they were all arrested after investigators developed probable cause, police said. The adults were identified as 18-year-old Fernando Moreno Hernandez, 18-year-old David Paz, and 19-year-old Yeferson Mondragon-Ortiz. Each was booked into the San Francisco County Jail.
The five teenagers were taken and booked into the city’s Juvenile Justice Center.
All suspects were charged with attempted murder, conspiracy, assault likely to produce great bodily injury, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Police said the case was still under active investigation, and anyone with information was asked to contact the department at 415-575-4444, or send a text to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
It’s 10 a.m. sharp, and Abby Kurtz gets her first assignment of the day. She’s received a time, a location in San Francisco and a target.
Her weapon of choice: an iPhone.
“Being a social agent is really the coolest thing ever,” she said.
Kurtz is a content creator working through an app called Social Agent, part of an expanding gig economy where more and more workers are trading stability for flexibility. Work that once required connections, planning, and a big budget can now be booked with a tap —extending the on-demand model from rides and meals to storytelling itself.
Just make a request, and someone like Kurtz can arrive within 30 minutes, camera-ready.
“What I look for when I’m shooting events is very crisp and clean content,” she said.
Her mission this time took her to Sutro Nursery, a nonprofit dedicated to growing native plants and that is hoping to grow its volunteer base, too. Board member Maryann Rainey said booking a Social Agent is a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time.
“I know I can’t do it myself, and I was certainly hoping that these young people would know how to do a good film,” Rainey said.
A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery. Agents earn around $50 an hour, plus tips. And if clients already have footage, they can upload it and have it turned into a finished piece.
The service is currently available in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, with a slower rollout now underway in other cities.
Lisa Jammal, the company’s CEO, said the idea is simple: Let someone else do the shooting.
“We all are missing those beautiful moments because we’re always behind the phone,” she said.
As for Kurtz, after the shoot, she headed straight to a nearby coffee shop, where the clock started ticking. She had just over an hour to shape her raw material into a polished final cut.
“I think I’m going to give this reel a really peaceful, calming feel, but also informative and inviting,” she said.
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