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Brad Wakai

Brad Wakai

Joined: Oct 9, 2022

Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism. While an undergrad, he did work at the student radio station covering different Penn State athletic programs like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and other sports. Brad currently is the Lead Contributor for Nittany Lions Wire of Gannett Media where he continues to cover Penn State athletics. He is also a contributor at FanSided, writing about the Philadelphia 76ers for The Sixers Sense. Brad is the host of the sports podcast I Said What I Said, discussing topics across the NFL, College Football, the NBA and other sports. You can follow him on Twitter: @bwakai

Jun 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jordan Hicks (12) throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Oracle Park
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Flamethrowing Pitcher Seen As Someone San Francisco Giants Should Trade

After one year with the team, one of the hard-throwing relievers is now seen as someone the San Francisco Giants should ship out of town.

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Jul 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants assistant coach J.P. Martinez against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field
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San Francisco Giants Promoting Internal Candidate to Pitching Coach: Report

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly decided who their next pitching coach is going to be.

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Jul 7, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Francisco Giants pitching coach Bryan Price (80) walks on the field in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field
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San Francisco Giants Pitching Coach Steps Down From Role

The San Francisco Giants will be searching for a new pitching coach after his decision to step down.

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Aug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; East infielder Bryce Eldridge (38) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field
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San Francisco Giants 'Unlikely to Target' Players Who Could Block Star Prospect's Path

Despite having a clear need at first base, the San Francisco Giants aren't expected to go after players at that position because it could block their star prospect's path.

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Aug 24, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) walks off the field during a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park
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Buster Posey Emphasizes 'Priority' of Re-Signing Their Superstar This Offseason

The San Francisco Giants will likely have a busy first winter under their new president of baseball operations, and he reiterated their need to re-sign one of their superstars.

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Sep 26, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) jogs off of the field after the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park
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San Francisco Giants Are 'Among Possible Landing Spots' for Slugging Infielder

With the San Francisco Giants searching for offseason upgrades, an MLB insider considers them a possible landing spot for a slugging infielder in free agency.

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Aug 16, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) leaves the dugout in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field
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San Francisco Giants Offseason Target Hires New Agent Connected to Current Players

One of the rumored San Francisco Giants offseason targets has hired a new agent who has connections with many current players on the roster.

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May 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Buster Posey at the stadium addressing the fans at Oracle Park
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San Francisco Giants Reveal Length of Buster Posey's Contract

It's now been revealed by the San Francisco Giants how long Buster Posey's contact will be as the new president of baseball operations.

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Nov 9, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi answers questions from the media during the MLB GM Meetings at The Conrad Las Vegas
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San Francisco Giants Fire Farhan Zaidi, Hire Franchise Legend To Take His Place

The San Francisco Giants have made a surprising move to start their offseason, moving on from their president of baseball operations and hiring a franchise legend to take his place.

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Jul 26, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Mike Baumann (54) pitches during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park
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Former San Francisco Giants Pitcher Gives Up Historic Homer to Shohei Ohtani

History was made on Thursday by Shohei Ohtani at the expense of a former San Francisco Giants pitcher.

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Jul 31, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Cubs designated hitter Cody Bellinger (24) stands in the dugout in the eighth inning in the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park
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Past San Francisco Giants Target Not Expected to Hit Open Market

One of the past targets of the San Francisco Giants is no longer expected to be a free agent during this offseason.

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Jul 19, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Field
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Could San Francisco Giants Replace Ace With World Series Champion?

With their ace expected to leave, the San Francisco Giants could turn their attention to a World Series champion to replace him.

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