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Recently, the San Francisco Giants signed free agent Luis Arraez to a $12 million deal. They did so because Arraez is one of the most consistent hitters on the market. However, he has one fault that he is open about. On Tuesday, Arraez spoke about his approach at the plate and made quite the admission, […]

It is certainly an exciting time for Major League Baseball fans, as Spring Training is about to start. The San Francisco Giants are getting some good news about the health of one of their players. Giants infielder and designated hitter Bryce Eldridge seems to be doing better as the team reconvenes. “Bryce Eldridge, who had […]

The San Francisco Giants had a quiet offseason after their massive trade last June. Rafael Devers will be with the team for a whole season, giving their lineup some incredible homerun power. Plus, they did sign Harrison Bader to improve their outfield defense. But the Giants will regret not signing Framber Valdez to a contract […]

Spring training is right around the corner, which means teams are currently announcing which players are receiving non-roster invites to camp. On Wednesday, the San Francisco Giants made their announcement, revealing that 19 players received non-roster invites. Former Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Diego Cartaya is among the players who will join the Giants for […]

The San Francisco Giants continue shaping their clubhouse identity this season, and recently acquired outfielder Harrison Bader offered a revealing moment that connected past and present. As he settles in with the Giants, the veteran reflected on relationships that still resonate across Major League Baseball. Bader, now patrolling the outfield for San Francisco, appeared Tuesday […]

The San Francisco Giants may be nearing a change in how the franchise honors its greatest players at Oracle Park. Recent comments from team leadership have brought legendary slugger Barry Bonds back into focus. For years, the Giants have treated Hall of Fame induction as the standard for a statue outside the ballpark. This approach […]

The San Francisco Giants and infielder Luis Arraez have reportedly agreed on a contract, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the deal is worth $12 million. Arraez has been one of the best contact hitters in baseball, but batting average is not valued in today’s game like it once […]

The San Francisco Giants approach spring training with a roster that appears complete on the surface, yet it still lacks key components. Overlapping pieces cram the lineup, and the rotation lacks a reliable bridge between the club’s top arms and the developmental pitchers. As the calendar compresses, that imbalance becomes harder to ignore. With pitchers […]

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2026 campaign after just missing out on the playoffs last season. After making some moves to improve the starting rotation, President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey reveals how the club feels about its pitching group ahead of spring training. Posey, who is 38 years old, claims that the Giants […]

The Houston Astros have acquired right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a minor league player, according to Robert Murray, an MLB Insider for FanSided. Teng, 27, spent parts of the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Giants at the major league level. Across those two seasons, he appeared in […]

The San Francisco Giants found themselves navigating crossroads this offseason as ace Logan Webb finalized plans to pitch on the international stage ahead of spring training. The Giants’ ace publicly confirmed his commitment to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic in December. While the decision generated excitement among fans, it did not fully […]

The San Francisco Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agreed to a two-year contract in MLB free agency on Monday. After opting out of his contract with the Philadelphia Phillies earlier in the offseason, Bader became an intriguing outfield free agent. Following his decision to agree to a deal with San Francisco, Bader made an appearance […]

The San Francisco Giants continue to see Buster Posey’s Hall of Fame case gain momentum as a first-ballot narrative takes hold. A recent insider endorsement further strengthened his standing as a 2027 headliner. During MLB Network’s Hot Stove coverage, insider Jon Morosi identified Posey as a clear first-ballot Hall of Famer. The assessment went beyond […]

The San Francisco Giants made a sneaky good signing on Monday. The Giants agreed to terms on a two-year deal with center fielder Harrison Bader, who has played for a handful of teams since his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals. Bader began his career with the Red Birds from 2017 to 2022. […]

As Tony Vitello prepares to make over as manager, the San Francisco Giants are still building out their 2026 roster. In their latest move, the Giants found a way to bolster their outfield mix. San Francisco has signed Harrison Bader to a two-year contract, via Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He is set to make […]

With the San Francisco Giants in the midst of the first offseason under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey, there could be speculation on the type of job security he has. As the Giants prepare for spring training, an MLB insider gives their opinion on the situation with the franchise’s former catcher in Posey. […]

The San Francisco Giants entered the final stretch of the offseason with a sense of urgency, and that mindset was reflected in their aggressive pursuit of the Washington Nationals infielder CJ Abrams. According to a recent report by The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly, San Francisco explored remarkable trade scenarios but ultimately failed to bridge the gap […]

MLB free agency is rolling along, and one of the best pitchers on the market is still available. Framber Valdez entered free agency on an odd note, as he seemingly purposely crossed up his catcher in September. But with the options waning, Valdez is a great option for some of the teams out there who […]

The San Francisco Giants encountered an unexpected off-field issue Wednesday when outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained at Los Angeles International Airport, creating a moment of concern just days before the club’s upcoming FanFest events across the Bay Area. Lee, a 27-year-old center fielder and one of the organization’s most visible stars, arrived in […]

Despite being a seller at the MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants came within just two games of snagging the final National League Wild Card slot last season. When an ownership group is presented with such a scenario, it can go one of two directions: actively seek upgrades to push the club over the […]

The San Francisco Giants’ pursuit of a second baseman has accelerated rapidly as the offseason reaches a pivotal stage. With roster construction nearly complete, the Giants have made it clear that upgrading the position remains the final piece of their infield blueprint. That priority has pushed trade rumors surrounding Nico Hoerner to the forefront of […]

The San Francisco Giants are at a pivotal juncture as the 2026 season draws near. Trade speculation has intensified, roster priorities are becoming clearer, and the front office faces a familiar challenge of improving the present without weakening the future. At the same time, the St. Louis Cardinals are quietly redefining their competitive identity. Those […]

The San Francisco Giants took a major step forward in roster construction Thursday as their international signing strategy delivered the top talent on the MLB international prospects board. On the opening day of the international signing period, the Giants finalized a franchise-defining contract with Luis Hernandez, a move that immediately reshapes the organization’s farm system. […]

The St Louis Cardinals have made a lot of trades this offseason to shed salary. With Chaim Bloom taking over baseball operations, they are heading into a new era that does not include veteran players. After dealing Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, there is just one piece left to trade. The Cardinals must trade […]

In November 2024, San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford announced his retirement after 14 years in MLB. On Thursday, Crawford got the news that he would be inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame on May 14, per the San Francisco Giants. Congratulations to @BayAreaSportHOF 2026 inductee, Brandon Crawford 👏 @bcraw35 will be […]

San Francisco’s countdown to the season has started. Giants are still figuring out a second base situation with Spring Training just around the corner, and to shore up their infield for the future, the solution may very well entail trading a highly touted young pitcher. Carson Whisenhunt is a 25, year, old southpaw and probably […]

With the baseball world wondering what the offseason plan is for the San Francisco Giants, the latest reporting suggests that the team is active with two key players. As rumors will continue surrounding the Giants in the offseason, look for the team to go after Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner and St. Louis Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan, […]

When the topic of the best pitcher in today’s game is discussed, stars such as Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are mentioned on a frequent basis. While they are deserving of the recognition, San Francisco Giants star Logan Webb sometimes gets forgotten in the conversation. Is it a product of the Giants’ recent mediocrity? In […]

The San Francisco Giants continue to rebuild after a disappointing 2025 season. After the signing of starting pitcher Tyler Mahle, San Francisco’s general manager is giving an update on the franchise’s offseason plans moving forward. “Giants GM Zack Minasian said the Giants will keep looking through free agent/trade options, but said they are “very comfortable […]

As Kyle Tucker looks for his next MLB home in free agency, the star outfielder has been connected to many of the top teams in the league. But now, a pair of NL West hopefuls have joined the Tucker sweepstakes. The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants have both shown interest in Tucker, via Mark […]

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2026 offseason with a familiar issue to address, and one logical path forward may come through proactive roster balancing rather than headline moves. As the front office evaluates ways to stabilize the offense, a potential trade with the Colorado Rockies emerges as a practical option. A deal centered around […]

As the MLB offseason continues, Framber Valdez remains unsigned. Valdez has been linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency, but the former Houston Astros star has yet to agree to a contract. Broadcaster CJ Nitkowski recently suggested the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves as potential suitors, per MLB Network Radio on […]

The San Francisco Giants added an upgrade to their starting rotation on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year contract with Tyler Mahle. Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle reported the deal was close and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com later confirmed the agreement. Mahle is set to join a Logan Webb-led starting rotation in San […]

The 2025 San Francisco Giants season was anything but predictable. What began as another year of tempered expectations turned into one of the most eventful and dramatic campaigns in franchise history. Projected to finish fourth in the National League West, the Giants instead became one of the league’s most unpredictable and entertaining teams. From midseason […]

The 2025 offseason has already delivered its fair share of surprises, but one of the biggest storylines still unresolved is where Bo Bichette will land. After seven standout seasons in Toronto, the two-time All-Star is testing the market for the first time, and the buzz is beginning to build around one destination in particular: the […]

The San Francisco Giants added left-hander Nick Margevicius to their roster on a minor league deal on Friday, which includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Margevicius, 29, will earn $825,000 if he reaches the big league roster, giving him a low-risk opportunity to compete for a role in San Francisco’s 2026 pitching plans. […]

The San Francisco Giants’ search for a second baseman has heated up, and one name makes perfect sense both on paper and in spirit — Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner. The Bay Area native, Stanford product, and two-time Gold Glove winner would give the Giants the high-contact, high-IQ presence they’ve lacked in the middle infield […]

The World Baseball Classic roster for Team USA continued to take shape Thursday as another frontline starter committed to the national team. San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb confirmed his availability for the 2026 tournament, further strengthening an already impressive pitching staff. Webb becomes the latest high-end arm to pledge participation for March, reinforcing USA […]

The San Francisco Giants are making moves this offseason, in the hopes to make the MLB Playoffs in 2026. San Francisco is picking up a relief pitcher who spent the 2025 season in the minor leagues, as well as a proven starter. Right-handed starter Adrian Houser is signing a two-year deal with San Francisco, per […]