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FINAL STRAW: Zack Minasian's Giants Bullpen Defense Falls Flat
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- Aug 28, 2026
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Summary
Did Zack Minasian just make his own seat significantly hotter? One day after the Giants suffered the largest ninth-inning collapse in franchise history, their GM offered a surprising defense of the bullpen, pointing out that San Francisco's bullpen ERA outside of the ninth inning ranked sixth in baseball the last time he checked. Minasian acknowledged that the ninth has been a major problem and that the front office isn't comfortable simply bringing back what it has, but after a season filled with late-game disasters, is that explanation good enough? We break down the quote, the Giants' historic collapse against Cincinnati and what it says about how this roster was constructed. Plus, we crossover with Locked On Reds to get the Cincinnati perspective on the series and where both franchises go from here, before breaking down MLB's latest labor proposal and what it could mean for the Giants.