Since being drafted out of Siena College in 2014, Johnstown native and left-handed relief pitcher Matt Gage has been a part of eight big league organizations; four of which he was either released by or designated for assignment. But throughout his whirlwind journey, Gage has handled the ups and downs with total class.

Giants' hitters have performed as expected or worse than expected. The lack of breakout seasons has really hurt their playoff hopes.

The San Diego Padres (71-56) and San Francisco Giants (61-66) will meet on Thursday at PETCO Park, with first pitch at 4:10 p.m. ET. The Padres are the home favorite (-139) versus the Giants (+118). The Padres will start Dylan Cease (5-11) against the Giants and Justin Verlander (1-9).

After two straight poor starts from rookie RHP Kai-Wei Teng, the Giants may be leaning in another direction, like calling up Blade Tidwell.

Willy Adames held his helmet above his head as he stood near home plate and acknowledged the ovation he was given by Milwaukee Brewers fans at American Family Field. He then gave Brewers catcher and former teammate William Contreras a hug and nodded in the direction of starting pitcher Jose Quintana.

When you are the Giants, hoping to create momentum from a mud pit, the rollicking Brewers might be the last team you want to face.

Suddenly, every Giants fan seems to want Buster Posey to orchestrate a trade for Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman.