In a surprising turn of events, since the San Francisco Giants acquired slugger Rafael Devers, their offensive production has actually worsened.

Smith, 36, was born and raised in the Bay Area and grew up going to Giants games at Candlestick Park. He admitted he quit baseball in the sixth grade and was raised in the punk music scene — “I lived in a lot of punk houses in Oakland,” Smith said.

FOX Sports MLB reporters Rowan Kavner and Deesha Thosar will be grading the biggest trades in the league through the July 31 trade deadline. Here's how every team has done so far: Who else is involved: The Rockies received pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz

The A's are primed to be active at the MLB trade deadline and could strike a deal with their former neighbor across the bay.

In the wake of Rafael Devers's debut at first base, the Giants could consider making a trade with the Chicago White Sox for OF Luis Robert.

The New York Mets are traveling to play the San Francisco Giants in an NL showdown during Friday's MLB schedule. Prior to the Giants' two-game win streak, they dropped six straight games. Meanwhile, the Mets have won four straight games,

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