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Blake Snell has yet to sign with a team after winning the 2023 NL Cy Young Award. One of the biggest remaining dominoes in MLB free agency, the 31-year-old is rumored to eventually join the San Francisco Giants or Los Angeles Angels. There has been lots of noise surrounding Snell and the New York Yankees […]

Star third baseman Matt Chapman left the Toronto Blue Jays to sign with the San Francisco Giants earlier this week. Now, it’s being reported that Chapman turned down a significant offer from the Blue Jays before signing with the Giants, according to Scott Mitchell of TSN: “Man, Blue Jays must have no payroll wiggle room […]

The San Francisco Giants and Matt Chapman agreed to a contract in MLB free agency on Friday. San Francisco has had a fairly busy offseason, but they may not be done yet. The Giants are currently dealing with pitching injuries and are reportedly still interested in reigning National League Cy Young winner Blake Snell, per […]

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly agreed to a deal with free agent third baseman Matt Chapman that will pay him $54 million over three years. According to the latest reports, Chapman’s contract with the Giants has two opt-outs after each of the first two seasons of the deal, per The Athletic. The money he […]

The 2023 World Series was contended between two of the best defensive teams in baseball, and it is clear the San Francisco Giants are prioritizing that attribute in MLB free agency. They are signing Matt Chapman to a three-year deal worth $54 million, according to Jon Heyman of New York Post. The 30-year-old struggled in […]

Three-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner Brandon Crawford spent the first 13 years of his MLB career with the San Francisco Giants. This past offseason, however, the veteran shortstop agreed to a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Crawford, who played a big role in two World Series championships with the Giants, recently admitted […]

Spring training is here and the 2024 MLB season is coming quickly. However, there are still a number of unsigned free agents. One of them is former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Matt Chapman, whose market has been off and on. The San Francisco Giants have long been viewed as a fit for Chapman, and Jon […]

The San Francisco Giants got one of the better free agents in the 2024 class by taking Jorge Soler. Soler, who last played for the Miami Marlins, was given a three-year contract by the team in free agency. The intent behind the move is clear: add some much-needed power to an ailing batting lineup. Before […]

MLB Spring Training is underway and free agent utility man Kike Hernandez has reportedly narrowed down his choices to a handful of teams, including the San Francisco Giants but NOT the Los Angeles Dodgers – his previous team. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Hernandez has narrowed it down to four teams: “Free-agent super-utility […]

Last week, the San Francisco Giants agreed to terms with outfielder Jorge Soler on a three-year, $42 million deal. But the Giants reportedly could have had six-time MLB All-Star JD Martinez. The Giants reportedly made an offer to Martinez but were rebuffed, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post: “Before the Giants signed […]

Heading into the 2024 season, the San Francisco Giants are counting on Keaton Winn to help solidify the back half of their rotation. However, those plans took a turn after Winn suffered a worrying spring training injury. Winn felt elbow soreness after his last bullpen session, via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. While his MRI […]

After agreeing to sign on as a non-roster invitee with the San Francisco Giants for spring training, the team posted a video of Pablo Sandoval arriving to the clubhouse and being greeted by his teammates. Lots of love for the return of the Panda 🐼 @KFP48 pic.twitter.com/6aUHdesQAq — SFGiants (@SFGiants) February 19, 2024 The reaction […]

The San Francisco Giants have signed Pablo Sandoval as a non-roster invitee ahead of the start of spring training games this weekend, and Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi had a hilarious explanation for the move. “We had to sign Pablo because the workout videos he was sending me were taking up all the […]

It was recently reported that the New York Yankees are still interested in signing Blake Snell. The report surfaced after rumors suggested New York was unlikely to sign the reigning National League Cy Young winner. Although the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants are also interested in him, Snell reportedly has an offer from […]

Spring training is right around the corner and teams across the league are preparing for the upcoming season. The San Francisco Giants hope to build upon last year, so it’ll be interesting to see how they play. In the meantime, it sounds like San Francisco will have a former fan favorite join the clubhouse during […]

With spring training inching closer, Jordan Montgomery still hasn’t found his home in free agency. However, there are still plenty of suitors looking to add Montgomery to their roster. The Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants have been named as potential landing spots for Montgomery, via David Schoenfield of ESPN. Both teams have a clear […]

Jorge Soler agreed to a contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Soler, a right-handed power-hitter, is looking to add some pop to a lineup that has struggled to hit home runs. In fact, former player AJ Pierzynski revealed that no Giants player has hit 30 or more home runs in a season since […]

The San Francisco Giants are paying out a boatload of cash to one of the best outfielders in the game. The Giants are signing Jorge Soler to a $42 million contract, per ESPN. The contract is good for three years, and marks the end of a long negotiation between Soler and the team. The outfielder […]

Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers obviously caught the entire sports world’s attention. The San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers’ rival, certainly took notice of the signing. The Giants had previously been linked to Ohtani in free agency. Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb recently revealed an admission […]

While the San Francisco Giants have been active in the free agency and trade market, their offseason pales in comparison to that of the Los Angeles Dodgers. But as the Giants look to stay afloat in the NL West, San Francisco has their eyes on an upper echelon slugger. The Giants are, “in talks” with […]

Veteran pitcher Johnny Cueto is still looking to keep on playing baseball. Cueto, who most recently played in the big leagues with the Miami Marlins in 2023, is reportedly eyeing to see action for an MLB team in 2024, according to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. “Free agent RHP Johnny Cueto is continuing his […]

Dusty Baker is a member of the San Francisco Giants as a special advisor going into 2024 after ending his four-year managerial stint with the Houston Astros, and he spoke about his new role with the Giants and how he feels about it on Sunday. “I don’t know what my job is exactly yet,” Dusty […]

Last season, the Oakland Athletics were the worst team in Major League Baseball. The Athletics finished the season with an abysmal 50-112 record. No one came to the games. Fans wanted the team sold. It was not a good season in Oakland, and the fan base wanted a change badly. That change is coming in […]

Of all the big name players still available in MLB free agency, Matt Chapman has had arguably the quietest offseason. But with the Toronto Blue Jays going elsewhere in the infield, Chapman has become the focal point of two franchises. The San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs have been deemed two prime free agent destinations […]

Justin Turner is still available in MLB free agency. The two-time All-Star has been linked to a number of teams and he is reportedly nearing a free agency decision, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Justin Turner’s free-agent decision is increasingly likely to occur this week. @redturn2’s market is helped by the fact that multiple […]

Brandon Crawford’s MLB playing days are not yet officially over, even if the likelihood that he will continue it with the San Francisco Giants is diminishing. The decorated veteran is willing to make a change to continue his career, though retirement is also not out of the question. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, […]

Before Rhys Hoskins signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, he had a number of suitors, one of which included the San Francisco Giants. And so far, San Francisco’s bid to land stars hasn’t gone their way. Names such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, whom the team reportedly pursued, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this […]

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb was in attendance for when the Sacramento Kings took on the Phoenix Suns on the road back on Tuesday night. Webb, who grew up in Rocklin, California (which is just 22 miles away from Sacramento), is a huge Kings fan, and it seemed as though the Giants ace’s trip […]

The San Francisco Giants got a major upgrade to their bullpen with the signing of ex-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Hicks. Moreover, San Francisco is hoping to climb the NL West standings in 2024, and the team has faith that Hicks can help them do so. Jordan Hicks is ready to step to the challenge […]

Shrewd marketing decision or veiled shot at the rival Los Angeles Dodgers? The San Francisco Giants’ announced promotion for a game against their longtime adversary this upcoming season might just be both. The Giants, per their ticket site, are giving away Mickey Mouse ear hats to the first 15,000 fans in attendance when the team […]

The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants both made intriguing additions to their pitching staff this past Friday, and now they are coming together to make a minor trade that should ideally get each franchise closer to rounding out its Spring Training roster. New York is sending catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel to San Fran, per […]

After a successful run as manager of the Houston Astros, Dusty Baker retired from his post following the 2023 season. But when the San Francisco Giants came calling, Baker couldn’t resist coming back to baseball. San Francisco has hired Baker to an intriguing role within their front office, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The […]

Where will Cody Bellinger sign? To open MLB free agency, it appeared that the New York Yankees were the favorites to sign Bellinger. Then, however, New York acquired Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo in trades, which decreased the chances of Bellinger ending up with the Yankees. The Toronto Blue Jays are also a team that […]

It’s been a long offseason for the San Francisco Giants, however, it sounds like the organization finally made a splash signing. The pitching rotation hasn’t been the best for this team in recent years. But that might change now after reeling in former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, Jordan Hicks. That’s right! San Francisco officially signed […]

Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga’s deadline to sign with a MLB team is approaching in the coming days, and there are five suitors that remain, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants seem to be looking elsewhere, while the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox […]

Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga’s posting period expires on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET, so if he plans to make the move to Major League Baseball, he needs to sign with a team prior to that deadline. The San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels have been tabbed by sources as […]

After swinging a trade for left-hander Robbie Ray, the San Francisco Giants might still be searching for starting pitching. But that search almost certainly will not end in Blake Snell wearing a Giants uniform. Despite adding a second Cy Young Award to his resume in 2023, Snell’s next deal is likely to be a big […]

For many different reasons, 2023 was a rough year for Tim Anderson. His steep decline perfectly matched the Chicago White Sox’s dreadful 61-101 season, which was defined by culture questions and constant rumors. The two-time All-Star shortstop is trying to put everything behind him in MLB free agency, however, and appears to be on the […]

It’s the MLB offseason, baby! Some of the biggest names in the market have already found new homes, such as Shohei Ohtani. However, there are still a lot of stars looking for a new home. In particular, there are a lot of pitchers still available in the market. One of the stars still on the […]