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Giants fan survey: Who plays 2B next year, Marcelo Mayer or Casey Schmitt?Casey Schmitt or Marcelo Mayer?

Astros vs. Giants (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Do the 2026 SF Giants really have the worst bullpen in franchise history?The SF Giants' bullpen has been quite bad this season, but has it been the worst in the storied history of the franchise?

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Giants' Farm Could Be #1 Soon 😳

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"A year from now, you could see the Giants as the number one farm system in baseball..." BA's J.J. Cooper explained how San Francisco's farm is supported by droves of talent at the Complex and Class A levels: https://t.co/MP6FKXpJyT

SF Giants News: Duane Kuiper's hot mic moment, Harrison Bader sparks scooter debateThe SF Giants may not be very good, but there are still fun news stories about the team to follow the rest of this season.

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Astros' Yordan Alvarez has compelling MVP case but surging Tigers could flip debateYordan Alvarez is still the frontrunner for AL MVP, but Dillon Dingler, leading a surging Tigers team, is making it a real race.

One SF Giants outfield prospect who could play his way onto the roster before the end of the yearSF Giants outfield prospect Turner Hill continues to hit, and hit some more in his first extended look with the Sacramento River Cats. Could he play his way to

Top SF Giants middle infield prospect earns Northwest League Player of the Week honors, August 3-9Jhonny Level was on a tear to start the year with the San Jose Giants, and he has continued that with the Eugene Emeralds. The top SF Giants middle infield pros

SF Giants Videos: Reminisce with the Wall of Fame inducteesBelt, Crawford, Panik, Posey & Sandoval were inducted into the Giants’ Wall of Fame this weekend. Let’s reminisce!

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

SF Giants ride quality pitching, Bryce Eldridge homer to 4-1 victory over AstrosAstros can’t hit Giants’ duo of Carsons in San Francisco’s 4-1 win

HOU at SF Game Highlights

San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros - 08/11/2026

Giants sign Andrew Knizner, activate Victor BericotoZach Morgan has been optioned, and Eddys Leonard designated for assignment.

Tony Vitello’s odd Blade Tidwell answer shows he doesn’t get current SF Giants assignmentSF Giants manager Tony Vitello gave an odd reason for why he pulled Blade Tidwell on Monday night which suggests his priorities may not be in order.

How every SF Giants player dealt at the trade deadline is faring one week laterThe SF Giants made five deals at the trade deadline. Let's take a look at how every Giant traded at the deadline is doing with their new team.

SF Giants' sweet LaMonte Wade Jr. tribute has a very depressing undertoneThe SF Giants paid tribute to former first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. on Monday night and it really hammered home how long it has been since the Giants were good.

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

One year later, SF Giants are starting to reap rewards from Tyler Rogers tradeBlade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert offered fresh evidence that the SF Giants’ 2025 Tyler Rogers trade could help shape their 2027 roster.

3 ex-Giants catchers SF can sign after brutal Daniel Susac injury newsThe SF Giants are likely to be without Daniel Susac for the rest of this season. There are three ex-Giants catchers they could reunite with.

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Jim Crane may have saved Astros from Dana Brown's latest pitching staff whiffThere are a lot of things worth criticizing about the Houston Astros' 2026 trade deadline. The annual feeding frenzy was a mostly quiet affair for the Astros, w

It could be the end of the line for a former SF Giants outfielderAmid the flurry of trade deadline activity, there was one move that seemingly went unnoticed. Former SF Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen was released by the A

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

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SF Giants Videos: Watch a Puerto Rican team dinner with the GiantsWe know our audience loves food more than baseball, so this is absolutely pandering at its finest.

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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Giants call up catcher Zach Morgan for MLB debutAnother debut!

SF Giants’ next Wall of Fame inductee should be extremely obviousThe SF Giants honored five players with Wall of Fame enshrinement over the weekend and their next inductee is obvious, so long as he's willing to show up.

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Daniel Susac has a patella fracture and Matt Chapman to have season-ending surgeryOuch.

The numbers behind SF Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge’s prolonged slumpBryce Eldridge’s production has declined sharply. See how pitchers have adjusted to the SF Giants rookie and what is driving his prolonged slump this season.

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Minor League roundup, August 7-9: Jonah Cox and Josuar González are red hotThe weekend on the farm.

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Astros turn to former Cubs slugging prospect to solve elusive roster needThe Houston Astros have claimed outfielder Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals, hoping to address an elusive need.

Looming MLB lockout may rob SF Giants prospects of their big league debutSome SF Giants prospects are playing well enough to warrant a promotion to the big leagues but the looming lockout may prevent that.

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Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

Phillies injury update just cast Giants trade deadline deal in a darker lightThe SF Giants swung a trade with the Phillies at the trade deadline but a recent injury has complicated the deal for Philadelphia.

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MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

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Astros rumors have Houston circling former Angels slugger after underwhelming trade deadlineThe Houston Astros missed on Austin Hays, who promptly homered against them. Now Houston's reportedly circling Jorge Soler and maybe Rob Refsnyder instead.

Another playoff contender reportedly reached out to SF Giants about Logan Webb at trade deadlineEarlier in the year, the SF Giants maintained that Logan Webb was not available, but that did not stop teams from checking in before the trade deadline. Accordi

SF Giants power bat has displayed an encouraging decline in one key statWhen the SF Giants traded for Rafael Devers last season, this came with a corresponding spike in his strikeout rate. That spike continued into this year, but he

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Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?A new week of Giants baseball begins today. Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

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Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

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Pitching duel won by Webb, game lost by offenseWebb allowed one run over 8 innings, but the offense couldn’t break through against equally impressive pitching from Detroit arms.

Landen Roupp showing up Tony Vitello is simply unacceptable for SF GiantsThe SF Giants lost on Saturday and there was also an embarrassing incident between Tony Vitello and Landen Roupp on the mound.

Tigers vs. Giants (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Detroit Tigers' 3-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Yankees quickly learning frustrating Heliot Ramos lesson SF Giants know all too wellSF Giants fans know how Heliot Ramos struggled as an outfielder and now the Yankees are learning the exact same thing.

6 SF Giants who have 6 weeks to prove they belong in team’s 2027 plansThe SF Giants may not have a ton to play for the rest of this season, but these six players could earn a 2027 roster spot.

Marcelo Mayer Injury Update

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Marcelo Mayer is going to the team facility in Arizona for a day or two and then joining Sacramento on a rehab assignment. Could be ready soon.

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Astros' surge suddenly adds importance to Carlos Correa's recovery no one is buyingCarlos Correa believes that he can return to help the Houston Astros down the stretch of the 2026 season. The Astros' surge has helped fuel the dream. Entering

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Pitching duel devolves into a blowout2014 vibes can’t carry over into 2026, no matter how hard the Giants try

Struggling reliever likely nearing the end of his time with SF GiantsStruggling reliever Ryan Walker has spent a lot of time in Triple-A this season, but he could be nearing the end of his time with the SF Giants. Walker is set t

The SF Giants seemingly have a new closer in the bullpenDo the SF Giants have a new closer? On Friday night, Dylan Smith got the first save opportunity for a Giants reliever since the trade deadline, and he closed ou

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WPBL News: San Francisco Firebells Scores & ScheduleThe first week of the WPBL is in the books, so let’s take a look at how the Firebells did and what’s on deck for next week.

Astros vs. Padres (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

2026 may not end up being Mike Krukow's final goodbye to SF Giants after allWhile SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow is retiring, 2026 may not be his final goodbye to Giants fans if we are lucky.

SF Giants are clearly telegraphing their unorthodox leadoff hitter of the futureThe SF Giants are experimenting with a new leadoff hitter in Bryce Eldridge. Will it last very long?

Latest injury news on Matt Chapman, Casey Schmitt, is a blessing in disguise for SF GiantsEven though the SF Giants got some bad news on Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt, their injuries will open the door for others.

How a move to the bullpen revitalized SF Giants veteran Adrian HouserAdrian Houser has looked like a different pitcher since moving to the bullpen. See how the role change has fueled his turnaround with the SF Giants.

Did the SF Giants get a 'demon' in the Robbie Ray trade with the San Diego Padres?The SF Giants acquired Miguel Mendez and infielder Joniel Hernandez in a rare inter-division trade that sent Robbie Ray to the San Diego Padres. Mendez is alrea

Perfect in their imperfectionsA surprisingly nice win for these Giants

Chapman Likely Out for Season

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Matt Chapman is flying to Philadelphia to see a specialist on Sunday and expects to have season-ending surgery on Tuesday. He has a hernia, had been playing through it most of the season.

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

Buster Posey hopes to get an evaluation in 2026 on recent SF Giants trade acquisitionThe SF Giants swung a trade with the Boston Red Sox for former top prospect Marcelo Mayer. Buster Posey hopes to get an evaluation on him before the end of the

Who do Giants fans think was the Player of the Week?Another week of Giants baseball comes to a close this weekend. So let’s find out who Giants fans think was the Player of the Week!

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Astros' continued trend hints Dana Brown could suffer similar fate as James ClickThe Houston Astros are holding onto first place in the AL West, but Dana Brown's expiring contract and Jim Crane's history suggest winning won't be enough.

Tigers vs. Giants (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 5-2 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Astros vs. Padres (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Minor League roundup, August 6: Henry Lalane and Marty Gair dazzle in debutsYesterday on the farm.

Giants call up Trent Harris for MLB debutBe excited!

SF Giants catcher Daniel Susac takes hilarious jab at Harrison Bader with celebrationThere hasn't been much for the SF Giants to smile and laugh about this season, but Daniel Susac provided some levity with a jab at Harrison Bader.

Marcelo Mayer Injury Update

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@PavlovicNBCS

Marcelo Mayer (left ulna bone stress reaction) could start a rehab assignment next week, per Giants.

Red-hot SF Giants prospect offers several solutions for unsettled pitching staffRed-hot pitching prospect Trent Harris could help the SF Giants as an opener, long reliever or tandem pitcher while auditioning for a 2027 role

SF Giants may reprise Farhan Zaidi’s favorite strategy for series opener vs. TigersThe SF Giants are going to face the Detroit Tigers on Friday night and Farhan Zaidi will be smiling somewhere.

Buster Posey’s deadline moves play into Tony Vitello’s strengthsThe roster is a better fit for the manager than before.

Pressure is growing for Hall of Fame to do the right thing with Mike Krukow and Duane KuiperAfter SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced his retirement, national baseball voices called for the Hall of Fame to do the right thing.

SF Giants prospect Hayden Jatczak's skillset likened to a former NL All-StarComing off a strong 2025 campaign at Kent State University, Hayden Jatczak hoped to hear his name called in last summer's MLB draft. 20 rounds came and went, an

SF Giants News: Oracle Park promotions this weekendGiants baseball is back at Oracle Park this weekend. Let’s see what fans can expect if they’re headed to a game.

SF Giants undrafted free-agent outfielder earns Pacific Coast League Player of the Month honors for JulyTurner Hill continues to thrive in the Pacific Coast League (PCL). On Wednesday, he was recognized as the PCL Player of the Month for July after posting a .422

Giants-Tigers Series PreviewAre the Tigers going to be okay after trading away Tarik Skubal & Casey Mize? The Giants might provide false security.

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Astros' push to get Carlos Correa back this season comes with some very familiar risksCorrea says he "wouldn't be doing all this work" if a return wasn't possible. Should the Astros even want it?

Minor League roundup, August 5: The day for the Js!Yesterday on the farm.

Re-ranking SF Giants' Top 10 prospects after trade deadline and MLB DraftThe SF Giants added a lot of young talent in the last month between the MLB Draft and trade deadline. Let's see what the team's top 10 prospects now look like.

3 likeliest candidates to replace Mike Krukow in SF Giants broadcast boothThe SF Giants released the sad news that Mike Krukow will be retiring after this season. Who will be the team's color commentator going forward?

SF Giants baseball will never be the same after Mike Krukow’s retirementWith SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announcing his retirement, it is clear that Giants baseball will never quite be the same.

Mike Krukow announces that he’ll retire at the end of the seasonThe beloved broadcaster is calling it a career.

5 SF Giants who are stealing playing time from more worthy prospectsThe SF Giants would be wise to let some of their younger prospects play more the rest of this season and these five players are standing in the way of that.

Thursday BP: Injury updates galoreThe latest from the infirmary.

Mike Krukow to Retire

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Statement from Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow

SF Giants part ways with former AL Rookie of the Year winnerMichael Fulmer’s time with the SF Giants is up. The former AL Rookie of the Year was released by the organization, per the team’s transaction log. Presumably,

Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

Former SF Giants outfielder hangs up his spikes after six-year MLB careerAlex Dickerson has finally decided to hang up his cleats. After a six-year major league career, his wife, Jen, shared on Instagram that the former SF Giants out

MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

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Astros’ fate all but sealed for Dana Brown after doubling down on tired trade deadline tropeDana Brown fell back on a trade deadline trope for the Houston Astros that is destined to fail, if it's not already.

Road to NowhereAre we there yet?

Why Duane Kuiper's sunny prediction for SF Giants in 2027 is wishful thinkingThere is not a lot of optimism about the SF Giants at the big league level right now but Duane Kuiper has some hope.

Minor League roundup, August 4: Hunter Dryden powers a good day on the farmYesterday on the farm.

Blue Jays vs. Astros (08/05/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Blue Jays vs. Astros, 08/05/2026 🎥

Giants vs. Rangers (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 6-0 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Heliot Ramos' quiet Yankees debut after SF Giants trade features wardrobe malfunctionFormer SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos debuted with the New York Yankees on Tuesday and the most memorable thing that happened had to do with his uniform.

MLB insider was dead wrong about what SF Giants were able to get for Luis ArraezThe SF Giants were able to get a better return for Luis Arraez than Jeff Passan anticipated.

New opportunities are yielding (very) early returns for the SF GiantsThe SF Giants’ post-deadline youth movement gives prospects and inexperienced players a valuable chance to earn larger roles.

What the SF Giants are getting in the Heliot Ramos trade with the New York YankeesRight before the trade deadline on Monday, the SF Giants shipped Heliot Ramos to the New York Yankees for infielder Kaeden Kent and pitcher Henry LaLane. What a

SF Giants read the room correctly at the 2026 MLB trade deadlineThe SF Giants were one of the most active teams at this year’s trade deadline. By the time the day was finished, it was clear that the front office read the roo

Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

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Astros’ biggest roster weakness was somehow actually made worse at the trade deadlineThe Houston Astros made their biggest weakness worse in search of upgrades at a lesser position of need.

SF at TEX Game Highlights

Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants - 08/04/2026

TOR at HOU Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays - 08/04/2026

The Giants’ trade deadline finally made them interestingAn important trade deadline that has the franchise setup for a competitive window in… maybe a couple of years?

Arraez RBI Single 🔔

Phillies’ trade deadline acquisition already paying off

Luis Arraez’s Phillies debut couldn't have gone any better after SF Giants tradeThe SF Giants traded second baseman Luis Arraez on Monday and he made his Philadelphia Phillies debut on Tuesday. It went as well as they could've dreamed.

Recapping the Giants trade deadlineAll the moves, and what it all means.

SF Giants now have two months to hold open auditions for 2027 starting rotationWith Logan Webb and Landen Roupp as the only rotation locks, the SF Giants must use the final two months and offseason to fill three open spots.

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4 trade deadline moves the Astros should have made if Dana Brown wasn't asleep at the wheelThe Astros needed a bat, a starter, and a reliever. They got a center fielder having a down year offensively. Here's what Dana Brown should've done instead.

Buster Posey’s post-trade deadline comments suggest SF Giants are stuck with ‘big 3’ contractsThe SF Giants were unable to move any of their big contracts at the trade deadline and Buster Posey's comments suggest they are stuck with them.

Giants call up Eddys LeonardMLB debut time!

Several SF Giants trade deadline acquisitions serve as a warning sign for Willy AdamesThe SF Giants added more infield depth up the middle at the trade deadline which should serve as a warning for shortstop Willy Adames.

Breaking down exactly what SF Giants got from Heliot Ramos trade with YankeesThe SF Giants traded Heliot Ramos to the New York Yankees, now let's break down what San Francisco got in return.

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

SF Giants have chance to revive fallen prospect after Erik Miller swap with Red SoxThe SF Giants were very active on Trade Deadline Day and their swap with the Red Sox gives them a chance to rehabilitate a fallen prospect.

Teams that Blew the Deadline 📉The eight clubs should have done more during trade season ➡️

How are Giants fans feeling about the trade deadline?The trade deadline is over, time to see how Giants fans are feeling about the moves the Giants made (or didn’t make).

What the SF Giants are getting in the Luis Arráez trade with the PhilliesOn Monday morning, the SF Giants shipped Luis Arráez and Caleb Kilian to the Philadelphia Phillies. In the deal, they received a pair of pitching prospects in R

Best & Worst Moves of Trade Deadline 🎭Skubal to the Dodgers, more eye-catching deals ➡️

Blue Jays vs. Astros (08/03/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Giants call up 5 players after deadline tradesA lot of moves

Trade grades for the San Francisco GiantsHow did the San Francisco Giants do at this year’s trade deadline? This is the only final analysis you’ll need.

Varsho's 1st Astros Hit ☝️

Against former team on day he was traded

MLB Deadline Takeaways 📊Biggest winners and losers for every team after Monday's chaos 📲

MLB Trade Deadline W/Ls 🧐

Biggest winners and losers after absurd number of deals

Complete list and grades of every trade Buster Posey, SF Giants made in obvious trade deadline resetThe SF Giants made quite a few trades ahead of the trade deadline. Let's break them down and give Buster Posey a grade for his efforts.

Giants trade Erik Miller to Red Sox for Marcelo MayerA very interesting trade.

MLB Trade Deadline Recap ✍️Analysis of all the top trades, rumors and more 📲

Grades for Every Trade 🔠Breaking down every move from the 2026 deadline ➡️

SF Giants may have gotten sneakiest steal of trade deadline in Erik Miller trade with Red SoxThe SF Giants swung a trade that sent reliever Erik Miller to the Boston Red Sox and in the process may have gotten a very sneaky steal.

SF Giants land Jeff Kent's son and potential front-line starter in Heliot Ramos trade with YankeesThe SF Giants traded Heliot Ramos to the New York Yankees in a deal that leans on nostalgia but also practicality.

Trade Deadline Twitter Reaction 🤯Takes on trades, fails, surprises and non-deals around MLB 📲

Thanks, Heliot RamosBittersweet? The Giants traded OF Heliot Ramos to the Yankees for prospects Henry Lalane (LHP) and Kaeden Kent (INF).

🚨 Giants Trading for MayerRed Sox finalizing deal to send former 2021 No. 4 pick to SF for RP Erik Miller pending physical (Passan)