SAN FRANCISCO -- You don't generally hear players talk too much about other teams, but as they lost three of four to the Braves this week, the Giants threw plenty of admiration Atlanta's way.
Madison Bumgarner and Jeff Samardzija noted how deep their lineup is. Mac Williamson joked about getting hitting tips from rookie Austin Riley. Bruce Bochy, before the finale, complimented Atlanta's lineup and pipeline of prospects, which isn't anywhere near done getting stars to the big leagues.
"They're good," Bochy said. "They're a team that's going to be up there for years battling for the postseason.