The new sheriff in San Francisco is manager Bob Melvin, who requires
all Giants dugout members to stand during the national anthem.
It contrasts greatly with Gabe Kapler. following the George Floyd murder,
he kneeled for numerous games in 2020 and 2022
following the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school massacre.
Melvin said Friday, “Look, we’re a new team here, we got some good players here,
it’s more about letting the other side know we’re ready to play.