Giants' Matt Chapman appears to curse out teammate after error

Tensions flare as San Francisco struggles to start 2026 season

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:24am

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In a tense moment during the Giants' game against the Padres, third baseman Matt Chapman was caught on camera seemingly cursing out rookie infielder Casey Schmitt after Schmitt misplayed a ground ball, leading to frustration boiling over on the San Francisco bench.

Why it matters

The Giants have had a difficult start to the 2026 season, and this incident highlights the growing tensions within the team as they try to turn things around. Outbursts like this can disrupt team chemistry and morale, which could further impact the Giants' on-field performance.

The details

In the bottom of the 6th inning, with the Giants trailing the Padres, Schmitt misplayed a routine ground ball that allowed a Padres runner to reach base. Cameras caught Chapman, the veteran third baseman, appearing to yell "Catch the f---ing ball" in Schmitt's direction as the rookie made his way back to the dugout.

  • The incident occurred in the bottom of the 6th inning on April 2, 2026.

The players

Matt Chapman

A veteran third baseman for the San Francisco Giants.

Casey Schmitt

A rookie infielder for the San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants

The professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California.

San Diego Padres

The professional baseball team based in San Diego, California.

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What they’re saying

“Catch the f---ing ball.”

— Matt Chapman, Giants Third Baseman

What’s next

The Giants and Padres will continue their series on Thursday, with the Giants looking to bounce back from the frustrating loss.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing tensions within the struggling Giants organization, as veteran players like Chapman express their frustration with the team's poor start to the season. The Giants will need to find a way to channel this energy positively if they hope to turn things around and compete in the NL West.