Traumatized Giants Star Left Worrying for Family As LA Protests Continue Amid Dodgers Series

When baseball meets bedlam, even rivalries take a backseat. As the Los Angeles Dodgers return home and the Giants roll into town, the crack of the bat echoes through a city under curfew. There’s tension in the air—and not just over the NL West standings. For some players, this weekend isn’t just about hits and home runs. It’s about hoping the chaos outside the stadium doesn’t reach the people they love. Times in Los Angeles are very sensitive right now, and this has affected a lot of people. While the officials conduct operations, a San Francisco Giants player is not just scared, and this has had a lot more effect on him than he imagined.

Los Angeles is on edge. Immigration raids have rattled communities, sparking mass protests across downtown. National Guard troops and Marines now patrol streets once known for movie stars and murals. A city built on dreams is grappling with fear, division, and deep uncertainty.

As the Giants play their games against the Dodgers in LA, Dominic Smith is more concerned about the situation of people on the outside. He told the San Francisco Chronicle, “My family is still down there, and it’s very sad, what’s going on, people being stripped away from their families. It’s heartbreaking. Obviously, there’s a right way to do things… how long and those questions aren’t being answered, it’s traumatizing.”

For Giants first baseman Smith, this isn’t just news—it’s personal. Born and raised in LA, his family still lives in the heart of it all. That week, the worry hit even closer. His girlfriend, living in Whittier, called to say there had been raids in her neighborhood. Suddenly, the anxiety he’d heard about became personal. Smith couldn’t help but think of the families, friends, neighbors, and even strangers who might be caught in the chaos. He speaks not with anger, but with heartbreak and quiet urgency.

Smith is trying to stay focused, but it’s not easy. Baseball doesn’t block out helicopters or curfews. Every at-bat comes with thoughts of home, safety, and people torn apart. The field may be a sanctuary, but even sanctuaries feel heavy right now.

As Smith steadies his glove at first base, his heart is clearly still back home in LA. The cheers may drown out sirens, but they can’t silence the anxiety clinging to his cleats. Because in a city where stars are made, some just want their loved ones to stay put. But while Smith’s mind wrestled with worries far from the diamond, the conversation in San Francisco was all about legacy—and whether he was ready to measure up to the legends who came before him

SF Giants legend JT Snow claps back after comparison with Dom Smith

Some things in San Francisco are sacred—cable cars, sourdough, and JT Snow’s Gold Gloves. So when someone dared to whisper Smith’s name in the same breath, Snow didn’t just raise an eyebrow—he raised all six of his trophies. With a digital mic drop that left no room for nuance, the Giants legend reminded everyone that first base isn’t just a position—it’s a legacy.

The comparison sparked when SF Gate’s Dave Toebner mentioned Smith in the same breath as JT Snow. Smith has shown sharp defense at first base, earning praise from Krukow and Kuiper alike. Toebner likely meant it as a compliment—a nod to Snow’s gold-standard legacy. But what was intended as flattery turned into a flashpoint.

Snow, never one to back down, responded with a sharp clapback on social media. “When Dom wins 6 GG in a row, then the comparisons can start,” he wrote. The six Gold Gloves—earned consecutively from 1995 to 2000—speak loudly for his case. Four came in his first four years as a Giant, a feat hard to top.

Still, the tone felt off. Critics called it petty, not playful. Some remembered his recent post questioning an MLB player’s injury. Others brought up his gripe over Rich Aurilia’s absence at a Giants celebration. A legend? No doubt. But right now, Snow’s tweets are outshining Smith’s scoops.

In a city that reveres its baseball royalty, Snow’s gold shines—but his shade sticks harder. What began as a nod to excellence ended in a masterclass in insecurity. JT Snow may own the gloves, but lately, he’s also owning the grudges. If legacy is measured by hardware, he’s untouchable—but if it’s measured by grace, the glove might not quite fit.