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Despite hovering above .500, the 2025 San Francisco Giants have been hampered by a mediocre offense that consistently lags behind their elite pitching. As of mid-July, the Giants are scoring just 4.07 runs per game with a team slash line of .230/.309/.369. Their team OPS sits at .678 – well below the MLB average of […]

The San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays started the second half of the season with big goals. Toronto’s depth helped them win the series opener, and they started Saturday’s game off well. Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer had a perfect game going until the fifth inning when Willy Adames hit a 391ft. home […]

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up right where they left off following the All-Star break, cruising to a 4-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. For Bo Bichette, the team’s star shortstop, the win was more than just another tally in the win column — it was a testament to the club’s […]

Justin Verlander’s return to Rogers Centre — once the site of his two no-hitters — was anything but historic in a good way Friday night. The veteran right-hander turned in one of the shortest starts of his illustrious career, allowing four earned runs on nine hits in just 2.2 innings as the San Francisco Giants […]

The San Francisco Giants are set to take on the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series after the All-Star break. With the second half of the regular season kicking off, it appears the club has promoted a pitcher to improve the depth of the bullpen. On Friday, it was announced that pitcher Matt Gage […]

The San Francisco Giants made one of the biggest moves of the first half of the 2025 Major League Baseball season when they traded for Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox. Devers had been one of the game’s best hitters and run producers during his career in Boston, and it appeared that the Giants […]

As the 2025 trade deadline looms, the San Francisco Giants are at a pivotal crossroads. With their front office, led by team president Buster Posey, already pulling off a blockbuster for Rafael Devers, the Giants are all-in. But as they eye further upgrades, they must resist the temptation to cash in on the few blue-chip […]

The best thing about MLB All-Star Weekend was the actual game, where things got crazy at the end. For the first time ever, the game was decided by a swing-off after it was tied at the end of regulation. Many people are used to extra innings when the game is tied, but the MLB came […]

The San Francisco Giants squandered an opportunity to gain ground in the NL West Saturday, as the Los Angeles Dodgers ended a seven-game skid with a 2-1 victory. The Giants fell to third place in the division after the loss, as San Francisco now trails LA by five games. But regardless of the outcome, Saturday […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were in a free fall. The team’s offense had stalled out during a brutal seven-game losing streak. The Dodgers were in danger of losing their stranglehold on the NL West if their losing ways continued during a three-game series against the second-place San Francisco Giants. Fortunately for Dodgers fans, the team […]

The San Francisco Giants are in the thick of the National League playoff hunt, sitting at 51-43 and holding the third Wild Card spot in a tightly contested NL West. With their offense bolstered by the headline-grabbing acquisition of Rafael Devers, the Giants’ glaring weakness remains their starting rotation. Inconsistent performances from veterans like Justin […]

On Wednesday afternoon, Justin Verlander made his 15th start of the season for the San Francisco Giants, taking the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite tossing six strong innings and striking out seven, he was handed the loss as San Francisco fell 13-0 at home. Verlander allowed four runs, but only two were earned, and […]

San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander made a candid admission after another frustrating outing, marking his 15th winless start of the 2025 season. Despite showing flashes of dominance, the Giants veteran continues to search for answers. His latest loss came in a 13-0 blowout against the Philadelphia Phillies, where defensive lapses and lack of run […]

The Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants with a commanding 13-0 win at Oracle Park Wednesday afternoon, but the biggest headline came from the stands. In the eighth inning, Kyle Schwarber’s home run sparked a viral moment after several fans tumbled over seats while trying to catch the ball […]

A game-winning home run always brings excitement, but Patrick Bailey’s walk-off, inside-the-park home run was one that San Francisco Giants fans won’t soon forget. The catcher’s moment cemented a 4-3 Giants win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Giants manager Bob Melvin expressed hope that the wild home run would be a sign of things to come […]

The San Francisco Giants stumbled through the end of June and got thumped on the first day of July, but they are fully awake now. Bob Melvin’s club won five of its last six and found itself back in a National League Wild Card position entering Tuesday’s clash with the Philadelphia Phillies. The fan base’s […]

The San Francisco Giants looked dead to rights in the second game of their three-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night, but Patrick Bailey had other ideas. The Phillies led 3-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, in large part thanks to a two-run homer from Kyle Schwarber, but the Giants […]

The San Francisco Giants kept pace with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first part of the season. However, Bob Melvin and Co. felt they needed a boost. The Giants traded for Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers to kick off this year’s trade season. With a lot being made of his slow start and […]

When Rafael Devers and Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora could not see eye-to-eye, a trade was imminent. The San Francisco Giants jumped at the opportunity in the biggest trade of the season so far. Upon his arrival, Devers said that he was willing to play wherever Giants manager Bob Melvin wanted him to. However, […]

The San Francisco Giants are fighting for their playoff hopes, and after recently acquiring third baseman Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, there are no more excuses. The Giants host the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 2 of a 3-game set in The Bay. Ahead of the second game, the manager Bob Melvin said that […]

The week between the MLB All-Star Game roster announcement and the game itself is for two things and two things only: pressuring power hitters into participating in the Home Run Derby and debating All-Star snubs. Well, Cal Raleigh is in the Derby so that part is taken care of. As for the snubs, there are […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Chicago White Sox find themselves in a familiar position, firmly entrenched as sellers. With a record that has left them buried at the bottom of the American League standings, the White Sox have little hope of salvaging their season. Instead, the focus has shifted to the future, […]

While the San Francisco Giants have disappointed since tying the Los Angeles Dodgers for the division lead with a mid-June surge, veteran ace Logan Webb is putting together another strong season. And on Saturday, the seventh-year pro reached a significant career milestone. Webb entered Saturday’s matchup against the Athletics with 897 strikeouts. In the bottom […]

The San Francisco Giants were the first team to make a blockbuster move in 2025. The Giants traded for Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers to bolster their lineup. However, San Francisco is still under pressure to keep up with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Pitching remains the Giants’ biggest problem, but […]

The San Francisco Giants may be getting a much-needed boost soon, as third baseman Matt Chapman appears close to returning from a right-hand sprain. Chapman, sidelined since June 8th, took batting practice ahead of the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks and looked strong in his swings—a promising sign for a club chasing playoff position. […]

There was no doubt a feeling of excitement when the San Francisco Giants traded for Rafael Devers, previously with the Boston Red Sox, but it’s safe to say that the results so far have been a bit underwhelming. As the Giants’ star in Devers has been dealing with a groin injury as of late, he […]

With San Francisco Giants star Justin Verlander coming off paternity leave just recently, the pitcher is ready to turn his season around and go back to his elite ways. As the Giants look to improve through the trade deadline, the team also looks for improvement from the players currently on the roster, including Verlander, as […]

The San Francisco Giants are spiraling at the worst possible time, and Tuesday night’s 8-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks was just another punch to the gut in a brutal stretch. The D-backs launched four home runs — including back-to-back blasts from Randal Grichuk and James McCann — while Zac Gallen dominated on the mound […]

The San Francisco Giants made a bold decision amid the roughest stretch of their season. Despite a three-game losing streak and 11 losses in their last 15 games, the organization announced it will exercise Bob Melvin’s contract option for 2026. The move was confirmed by team president Buster Posey, who issued a public statement backing […]

The San Francisco Giants are sticking with their skipper — and their clubhouse couldn’t be happier. On Tuesday, the organization officially exercised manager Bob Melvin’s 2026 club option, signaling confidence in the three-time Manager of the Year despite a turbulent stretch. The news resonated especially well with the team’s veteran core, including ace Logan Webb, […]

The San Francisco Giants have decided to exercise their 2026 option on manager Bob Melvin, the team announced on Tuesday. Melvin, who has been an MLB manager since 2003, is in his second year with the Giants, who are currently 45-40. That puts them 1.5 games out of the National League Wild Card and eight […]

Mike Yastrzemski has been a fan favorite, a grinder, and a glue guy in the Giants’ clubhouse since he arrived in San Francisco. But as the trade deadline creeps closer and the Giants position themselves as legitimate contenders, the front office has to ask a tough question: Is Yaz still the right fit for this […]

The San Francisco Giants have burst out of the gate in 2025 with a strong start, but in a loaded NL West, standing pat won’t be enough to secure a World Series berth. With a roster that features stars like Logan Webb, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames, the Giants have the foundation of a contender. […]

San Francisco Giants fans are not happy with manager Bob Melvin after his optimistic take following a brutal series sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins. Frustration is mounting in San Francisco as the team has struggled over the last two weeks. Perhaps the only thing that could lift Giants fans’ spirits at the […]

The San Francisco Giants’ season continued to spiral as the team was swept by the Miami Marlins in a three-game series at home. The Marlins outscored the Giants 24-12 in the sweep despite entering the series with the third-worst run differential in the majors. Manager Bob Melvin didn’t help matters with questionable decision making that […]

The San Francisco Giants fell in dramatic fashion to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night, losing 8-5 in 10 innings. But what stood out most was manager Bob Melvin’s late-game decision to wave Jung Hoo Lee home, one that backfired and left fans buzzing. Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth, the Giants loaded […]

The Boston Red Sox already made the biggest trade of the season when they moved on from Rafael Devers. The team they traded the third baseman/designated hitter to the San Francisco Giants. Clearly, the two are comfortable doing business together. ESPN lists the two best players on the trading block as Alex Bregman and Jarren […]

The San Francisco Giants (44-35) currently occupy the second of three National League Wild Card slots and are only four and half games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West race, giving their fans plenty to celebrate after back-to-back losing seasons. But there is little room for error in the crowded Senior Circuit. […]

The San Francisco Giants recently acquired Rafael Devers in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. Devers, however, is dealing with a groin injury at the moment, although he has continued to play despite the circumstances. Giants manager Bob Melvin downplayed the severity of the injury in an interview with MLB Network Radio on Tuesday. […]