San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos faces backlash after controversial defense of Bob Melvin sparked by fan criticism.

Heliot Ramos found himself in the middle of the action in Monday night’s series opener at Petco Park. Ramos led off the game with a booming shot off left-hander Nestor Cortes, kicking off a three-home

SAN DIEGO — Xander Bogaerts of the San Diego Padres had a home run overturned due to fan interference, and manager Mike Shildt was ejected for coming out of the dugout to talk to the umpires in the second inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos on Monday sought to clarify his comments after SFGate asserted that he had "bashed" the team's fan base.

The Padres’ losing streak reached four games in part as a result of the play reversal. San Diego dropped to two games out of first place.

Heliot Ramos fired back at critics of Melvin and the Giants, specifically those who want to see Melvin more active in the dugout.

The sentiment from much of the Friar Faithful is that O’Hearn, who was the starting designated hitter for the 2025 American League All-Stars, SHOULD be an every day guy. The “basically” term used by Shildt is what has fans flummoxed.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos openly criticized his own team’s fans in defense of manager Bob Melvin.