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Giants Say Chapman–Schmitt Dust-Up Resolved After 7-1 Loss to Padres

The flare-up highlights pressure on a reshuffled infield with Casey Schmitt learning first base during Rafael Devers’ hamstring recovery.

Apr 1, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) throws to first base but can’t get the out on San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) during the fifth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Baseball players on the San Francisco Giants, including pitcher Houser, in a discussion on the field, Image 2 shows A baseball player on second base attempting to steal third base while a player in red holds a glove near him

Overview

  • Cameras caught third baseman Matt Chapman cursing at first baseman Casey Schmitt during a fifth-inning mound visit Wednesday after a high throw helped San Diego push its lead in a 7-1 Giants loss.
  • Chapman and Schmitt said postgame that they spoke right away and moved on, calling it a heat-of-the-moment exchange as manager Tony Vitello pointed to team-wide frustration.
  • Both players were charged with errors in the game, and San Diego’s early runs were unearned before the Padres pulled away late behind starter Nick Pivetta.
  • Schmitt is a natural third baseman who has started six straight games at first because Devers has been limited to designated hitter with a tender left hamstring.
  • The Giants are 2-4, and the staff said there is no lingering issue as they keep Schmitt at first for now while they assess options and wait on Devers’ readiness.