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Thanks to the SF Giants, courtesy of Justin Verlander, things are beginning to pick up. Furthermore, he made history against the Tampa Bay Rays by reaching 9th on the all-time strikeout list, surpassing Walter “Big Train” Johnson.  However, he experienced a tough loss against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Verlander gave up seven hits […]

When Justin Verlander signed with the San Francisco Giants this past offseason, the idea was that Verlander would have a bounce-back season. Even at age 42, the right-hander still has the juice to perform at a high level. While summer is at its hottest, so is Verlander. The three-time CY Young winner is coming off […]

The San Francisco Giants are quickly fading from the playoff picture. The team was expected to compete for a postseason berth this year with the additions of Justin Verlander, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers. But after losing eight of their last 10 games, manager Bob Melvin is on the hot seat. And the beleaguered team […]

The San Diego Padres continue to fight for their place atop the NL West, and on Tuesday night, they got a massive boost from one of their biggest stars. Early in the game against the San Francisco Giants, Fernando Tatis Jr. made a play that immediately ignited chatter across the internet. In the top of […]

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tight divisional race. Both teams are fighting for the top spot in the National League West. The Giants and Dodgers are fiery rivals, and San Francisco’s “Muni” public transportation system is joining in. The city showed support for Rafael Devers and Co. by throwing […]

The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres added another dramatic chapter to their rivalry with a controversial fan interference call that overturned a potential home run. Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos was at the center of the play, insisting the fan’s actions disrupted his chance to secure the out. The ruling left Padres fans frustrated, […]

The San Francisco Giants are facing more than just on-field struggles after outfielder Heliot Ramos ignited a firestorm with fans. Following San Francisco’s steep drop in the standings, Ramos passionately defended manager Bob Melvin, prompting major backlash across social media. With the team sitting at 60-64 and the Giants playoff hopes all but extinguished, frustration […]

The San Francisco Giants are struggling to find wins in recent months, and their manager might be getting fired soon. A report from USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale states that Bob Melvin is on the hot seat. “Just six weeks after San Francisco Giants boss Buster Posey thought it was time to pick up manager […]

Justin Verlander had an impressive performance as he gets closer to MLB history after the San Francisco Giants’ matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday night. Verlander started on the mound as he lasted seven innings, striking out eight batters while conceding two hits. Tampa Bay had trouble putting pressure on him as he […]

The Giants’ nightmare homestand continued Friday with a 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, their sixth straight defeat and 14th loss in their last 15 games at Oracle Park. While the loss added to San Francisco’s misery, there was at least some positive news on the injury front for infielders Matt Chapman and Casey […]

The San Francisco Giants moved third baseman Matt Chapman to the 10-day injured list after he struggled to regain full strength from a right-hand injury. Chapman initially hurt his hand on June 8 while diving back to first base against the Houston Astros, an injury that sidelined him for 23 games earlier this season. After […]

The San Francisco Giants hit a historic low point on Wednesday afternoon, closing a three-game home series against the San Diego Padres with another lopsided defeat. An 11-1 loss at Oracle Park Wednesday sealed a sweep in which every game was a blowout and marked the first time since 1940 that the club has dropped […]

The Kansas City Royals are looking to rebound from a slow start to reach the playoffs for the second straight season. Kansas City added Mike Yastrzemski in a surprise deal with the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline to help with the second-half push. The veteran outfielder had spent his entire career with San […]

The San Francisco Giants’ dwindling playoff hopes took another blow Wednesday as they suffered an 11-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, completing a three-game sweep at Oracle Park. The defeat marked their fifth consecutive loss, dropping them to 59-62 and into a tie for fourth in the NL West with the Arizona Diamondbacks. They […]

The San Francisco Giants lost their fourth straight game on Tuesday night, this time coming in a 5-1 loss against the San Diego Padres. It was the second straight game where they scored just one run, and in total, the Giants have scored four runs in the past four games. After the game, Giants manager […]

It’s safe to say that things have not gone well for the San Francisco Giants over the last few weeks. After the Giants traded outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and relief pitcher Camilo Doval at the deadline, it essentially signaled an end to any sort of playoff push this year. But nobody expected it to be this […]

On a sun-splashed afternoon at Oracle Park, Justin Verlander etched his name deeper into baseball history — even if the game itself was one he’d rather forget. The 42-year-old right-hander struck out the side in the first inning of the Giants’ 8-0 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday, becoming just the 10th pitcher in […]

James Wood wasted no time getting the Nationals on the board Sunday afternoon, launching an opposite-field leadoff homer for his first long ball since July 9. It was just his second game hitting out of the leadoff spot under interim manager Miguel Cairo, but Wood looked right at home, adding an RBI double later to […]

The San Francisco Giants entered Tuesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates looking for some revenge. After a trade deadline saw San Francisco move players like Mike Yastrzemski and Camilo Doval, the have struggled to win games. They hope that Logan Webb can help right the ship. The Giants’ ace joined elite company, including Madison […]

There may be no name more synonymous with WFAN Sports Radio in New York than Mike Francesa. Half of the legendary Mike and the Mad Dog crew, he stuck around the station for over a decade after Chris Russo left for SiriusXM. In those years, prank callers became the norm. A legendary clip about a […]

At the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants made a move that was both painful and practical, sending longtime outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte. While Giants fans may be sad to see the longest-tenured player leave, the front office deserves credit for […]

Country music star Morgan Wallen knew exactly how to fire up the Bay Area crowd Friday night — and he didn’t do it alone. Wallen, performing the first of two sold-out shows in Santa Clara as part of his “I’m the Problem” tour, made a grand entrance at Levi’s Stadium flanked by two San Francisco […]

The San Francisco Giants were busy leading up to the MLB trade deadline as the club sold numerous players for top-level prospects. Now that the deadline has passed, President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey reveals the strategy the club decided to follow. Posey, who is 38 years old, claims that the Giants decided to be […]

Mike Yastrzemski began his professional baseball career under unique circumstances: a 14th-round draft pick who shares DNA with a Hall of Famer and Triple Crown winner. Expectations inevitably come with a famous surname, but he stood on his own and made a home for himself with the San Francisco Giants. While the 34-year-old outfielder has […]

The MLB trade deadline has come and passed, with a flurry of moves across the big leagues. One of the more active teams was the New York Yankees, who acquired via trade a total of seven players. Maybe the most impactful of the new members of the Yankees is relief pitcher Camilo Doval. The Yankees […]

The Kansas City Royals made an unexpected move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants. The deal gives the club a timely boost to its struggling outfield as Kansas City continues a quiet but determined push toward the American League playoff race. MLB Network took to […]

The New York Yankees traded for Camilo Doval from the San Francisco Giants before the MLB trade deadline. He was their third bullpen addition on Thursday, following David Bednar and Jake Bird. With an incredible number of injuries to their starting rotation and bullpen, Brian Cashman made big moves to add.  “The Yankees have acquired […]

As the MLB trade deadline nears its final hours, the San Francisco Giants have unexpectedly entered the spotlight. Closer Camilo Doval has now emerged as a potential trade candidate. Once seen as a cornerstone of the Giants’ bullpen, Camilo Doval is generating buzz in league circles. Contenders are scrambling to bolster their relief corps. Indeed, […]

With the trade deadline looming, the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants executed one of the most intriguing swaps yet — and it may end up being a rare win-win. The Mets acquired veteran right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers, a submarining workhorse, in exchange for three pieces: right-handers José Buttó and Blade Tidwell and outfield […]

The San Francisco Giants hit rock bottom Wednesday afternoon, and it wasn’t just another loss — it was a historically bad one. After getting swept by the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates, the Giants wrapped up a winless six-game homestand for the first time since 1896. That’s not a typo. According to Elias Sports Bureau, this is […]

While José Buttó was still in the New York Mets bullpen, he received the news that would trigger an emotional reaction in front of the cameras as the team faced the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at Petco Park, the 27-year-old right-hander found out mid-game that he had been traded to the San Francisco Giants. […]

The San Francisco Giants are facing a sobering shift ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline after sending veteran reliever Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets. The deal, which netted three players in return, left the clubhouse processing a tough reality — and third baseman Matt Chapman didn’t hold back. San Francisco has now […]

Buster Posey is one of the few Major League Baseball front office members to have former teammates on his roster. Posey stepped into a front office role after he retired in 2021. Since then, he has done his best to build contenders around Logan Webb and Co.. He made a move Wednesday to make that […]

The San Francisco Giants entered “sell” mode with the MLB trade deadline approaching. The team dealt talented relief pitcher Tyler Rodgers to the New York Mets on Wednesday and veteran starter Justin Verlander is now on the trade block. But Mike Yastrzemski is still going all out for the struggling team. The Giants right fielder […]

Once considered contenders for the NL West crown, the San Francisco Giants have dropped in the standings over the last month. The Giants have lost five straight games and 11 of their last 13. Mired in an ugly slump, San Francisco signaled that it’s ready to become a seller at the trade deadline by shipping […]

Time is running out for teams around Major League Baseball to get their trades in as the deadline is Thursday at 6:00 PM ET. The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants agreed to a trade on Wednesday afternoon as the Mets are acquiring relief pitcher Tyler Rogers from San Francisco. The Mets are one […]

The San Francisco Giants made the biggest trade of the year, long before trade season picked up, when they dealt for Rafael Devers. Unfortunately, Devers and his new team have struggled since the move. The struggles could force the Giants into another big trade before the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Even though Devers can play […]

The San Francisco Giants are calling on youth in a pivotal moment, as top pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt prepares to make his Major League debut tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the team’s playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Whisenhunt’s arrival has drawn strong support — both in the clubhouse and across social media. The […]

The San Francisco Giants have stumbled out of the gates in the second half of the MLB season. They already made a trade for Rafael Devers, but that doesn’t mean they are going to buy at the trade deadline. San Francisco is out of the playoffs entering Monday’s action, and rival executives think they should […]