San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals - September 28, 2024

The Giants announced that surgery has been recommended for Blade Tidwell, which would keep him out all of 2027. He’ll join Hayden Birdsong, Trevor McDonald and Carson Whisenhunt in rehabbing.

The Giants announced that surgery has been recommended for Blade Tidwell, which would keep him out all of 2027. He’ll join Hayden Birdsong, Trevor McDonald and Carson Whisenhunt.

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Blade Tidwell has been recommended surgery following a meeting with Dr. Akizuki.

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FINAL: Twins 3, #SFGiants 2

The Giants lost 3-2. They had plenty of chances late, but left 10 on base. They'll need to win out to get a four-game winning streak in 2026.

Twins vs. Giants (09/22/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 3-2 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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Giants place Blade Tidwell on the IL with a UCL sprain, call up Braxton RoxbyAnother young pitcher lost to an elbow injury.

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St. Louis Cardinals Only Manage 1 Hit as Pirates Pitchers Shut Them DownSt. Louis Cardinals Only Manage 1 Hit as Pirates Pitchers Shut Them Down

Cardinals vs. Pirates (09/22/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 2-0 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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Ryan Walker and 5 other SF Giants who are next on the 40-man roster chopping blockThe SF Giants have a lot of roster moves to make this offseason and these six are easy ones compared to the rest.

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Cardinals could give Luis Robert a chance to rebuild his value in new role in 2027The St. Louis Cardinals used the 2026 season to get answers on their roster and find their foundation for the future. That mission was accomplished in multiple

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Camilo Doval’s total fall from grace after Pirates DFA gives SF Giants hilarious opportunityCamilo Doval has been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates which could allow the SF Giants to do something pretty hilarious.

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Bo Davidson has given SF Giants fans a reason to care with his MLB debutBo Davidson capped his unlikely rise from community college with a memorable SF Giants debut, recording his first MLB hit, stolen base and run at Oracle Park.

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SF Giants' bullpen may not be as different as many would like in 2027While the SF Giants' bullpen has been pretty dreadful this season, do not expect the team to completely start from scratch in 2027.

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Everything at Stake in Final Week 🌡️Biggest storylines that will decide how the playoff field shakes out 📲

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The Cardinals are wise in their choice not to meddle with Busch Stadium's fencesChaim Bloom shot down the possibility of bringing in the fences at Busch Stadium, and he was right to do so.

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Blade Tidwell injury is now part of a troubling pattern for SF GiantsSF Giants pitcher Blade Tidwell had to leave Monday night's game with an elbow injury. If the worst is confirmed, he will join a troubling list.

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Mayer's Dad Rips Boston 😬Giants infielder's father feels fans were unfair with son

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It sure sounds like Cardinals' catching situation is out of Oliver Marmol's handsHe's deferring to his boss. What does Chaim think?

JUCO UDFA's First MLB Hit 👊

Giants' Bo Davidson had long road to bigs

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The Worst Player on Every Team of 2026 Season 😞Breaking down who has been the biggest letdown for the Cardinals ➡️

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WPBL Update: Firebells going for the championship tonightThe Firebells play Game 5 of the WPBL Championship Series tonight. Will they be the league’s very first champions?

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The Cardinals Season is Over, But the Future is BrightYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Cardinals 2026 home attendance tells of a cautiously hopeful Best Fans in BaseballFans have hope, but are holding out for more.

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Giants get a 5-2 win, but lose another pitcher to injuryDrew Gilbert powers giants to 5-2 win over Twins

Twins vs. Giants (09/21/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 5-2 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

Giants call up Bo Davidson, activate Marcelo MayerBryce Eldridge and Jung Hoo Lee are done for the year.

What SF Giants' Bo Davidson and Marcelo Mayer call-ups mean for Jung Hoo Lee and Casey SchmittThe SF Giants have called up Bo Davidson and Marcelo Mayer which could influence what the team does with Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Schmitt in the offseason.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates Series PreviewSt. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates Series Preview

Mayer Making Giants Debut

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Victor Bericoto reminds everyone why SF Giants were comfortable trading Heliot RamosVictor Bericoto is back from an IL stint and he is reminding everyone why the SF Giants were okay with trading Heliot Ramos last month.

As 2026 draws to a close, the Cardinals should heed lessons from 2006After celebrating the 2006 World Series champions last week, the team should remember the need for outside additions.

Minor League roundup, September 18-20: Goodbye, MinorsThe final weekend on the farm.

SF Giants' next broadcasting duo is clear if this is the end for Kruk and KuipWith Mike Krukow set to retire and Duane Kuiper's cancer diagnosis, the SF Giants already know who will replace Kruk and Kuip in the booth.

Matt Wilkinson seems to be following SF Giants' Yusmeiro Petit blueprintSF Giants pitcher Matt Wilkinson seems like he could be used in a similar way to the way San Francisco utilized Yusmeiro Petit.

Joshua Baez flashing his super-high ceiling with Cardinals bodes well for the futureOh the places the Joshua Baez may go.

Giants-Twins Series Preview: The final week (thank goodness)Which team has been the bigger disappointment: the Giants or the Twins?

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New MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮No seeds locked in yet. Projecting the bracket with 1 week to go 📲

SF Giants minor league notes: A combined no-hitter, Joe Whitman's quietly solid finishThe San Jose Giants fell short of the California League title, but they made at least one memory during the Championship Series. In the second game of the serie

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Giants stand as they finish out the season ➡️

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Movie recommendations based on St. Louis Cardinals playersYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Leo Bernal's addition to top 100 prospects list opens up Cardinals chances at PPI bonus next seasonHe's an early favorite for 2027 NL Rookie of the Year.

Thankfully for the Mets, one deadline trade may soon overshadow SF Giants fateful moveIn 2011, the SF Giants made a fateful move in trading Zack Wheeler to the New York Mets in what has become an example to front offices of what not to do at the

Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?The final week of Giants baseball for the year starts today. Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?

Where Ivan Herrera does (and doesn't) fit long term for the St. Louis CardinalsHas the position-less slugger lost his spot?

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Tugboat shines — just not the brightestSwept in LA — despite Matt Wilkinson’s best efforts

Alex Bregman's brutal injury reminds Cardinals fans of the misfortune that befell Juan EncarnaciónThis isn't the type of memory that Cardinals fans wanted to revisit.

SF Giants GM basically admits where Jackson Flora will start in 2027, but team must be cautiousThe SF Giants seem to be telegraphing that Jackson Flora will begin 2027 in Double-A, but they have to be careful not to rush him too fast.

Giants vs. Dodgers (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Cardinals farm system receives A+ grade as team is positioned to contend for years to comeWhat a turnaround by this front office group.

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Iván Herrera Clobbers 2 Homers as Cardinals Win Home Finale vs NationalsIván Herrera Clobbers 2 Homers as Cardinals Win Home Finale vs Nationals

Nationals vs. Cardinals (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from St. Louis Cardinals' 5-3 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Duane Kuiper still hopes to be alongside Mike Krukow for final SF Giants broadcast despite cancer diagnosisSF Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper announced he has throat cancer which will make Mike Krukow's retirement next Sunday even more emotional.

SF Giants need to shut down Bryce Eldridge so he avoids Brandon Belt’s fateSF Giants slugger Bryce Eldridge has a head injury and the Giants need to be smart and shut him down since they have seen this with Brandon Belt before.

Quinn Mathews being slept on as impact arm for Cardinals rotationHe's the real deal.

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Left in the dustAfter loss, the Giants are trailing LA 5-4 in the season series, and 1,293 - 1,292 in the rivalry dating back to 1890.

SF Giants hope to get recent trade acquisition into a game before the end of the yearThe SF Giants wanted to get an evaluation on Marcelo Mayer following the trade. That evaluation may only be a couple of games, as Zack Minasian told Justice del

Cardinals are force to be reckoned with according to Giants manager Tony VitelloThe Giants manager sees the bright future that Cardinals fans hope comes to fruition sooner than later.

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What went right for the Cardinals in 2026?Despite another year of missing the postseason, the Cardinals had plenty of things go right as they build towards the future.

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What were Giants fans’ favorite highlights of the week?Another week of Giants baseball comes to a close today. What were Giants fans’ favorite highlights of the week?

SF Giants welcome back power bat in flurry of roster movesThe SF Giants made a pair of roster moves ahead of Friday's series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to the team's transaction log, Victor Beric

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Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

3 Cardinals playing their final home games at Busch Stadium this weekendThey may come back to Busch in the future, but they'll be playing for a different team.

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Nationals Commit 4 Errors, but Still Beat St. Louis Cardinals in ExtrasNationals Commit 4 Errors, but Still Beat St. Louis Cardinals in Extras

Giants vs. Dodgers (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 10-4 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Nationals vs. Cardinals (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 8-5 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Time runs out on Blaze Jordan as yet another young Cardinals' season is officially overThe third baseman overcame the odds this season.

Cardinals News: Joshua Baez season-ending injury, Ramon Urias released, Cesar Prieto returnMovement on the Cardinals roster with just over a week left to play.

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Farhan Zaidi may have gifted SF Giants their center fielder of the futureJonah Cox has been impressive for the SF Giants in his rookie season and Farhan Zaidi is the reason the Giants were able to land him back in 2024.

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Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

The Cardinals need to be hesitant before they deem Kyle Leahy an "ace"Here come those numbers again...

Oli Marmol makes the case that it's a really good time to be a Cardinals fanMissing the playoffs again is nauseating, but I think he's right.

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A pair of SF Giants pitchers could attain Super Two status in the offseasonThe MLB offseason could change for a pair of SF Giants relievers. José Butto and Randy Rodríguez are projected to reach arbitration a year early by attaining Su

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Buster Posey admits that obvious 2026 roster flaw will be offseason focus for SF GiantsThe SF Giants did little to address the bullpen last offseason, and that backfired spectacularly in 2026. Team president of baseball operations Buster Posey tol

The Cardinals can't afford to share Lance Lynn's steadfast belief in Pedro PagésSorry, Lance, but this isn't the catcher the Cardinals should hitch their wagon to.

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Striking Out on a New Path: The Whole System Is Missing BatsYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Who do Giants fans think was the Player of the Week?Another week of Giants baseball comes to a close this week. Who do Giants fans think was the Player of the Week?

Justin Turner stoops to an embarrassing level to degrade Cardinals' Masyn WinnOn Monday night, St. Louis Cardinals Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn unleashed a throw in the top of the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants that was

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Nationals Score More Runs than Hits, Embarrass Cardinals FridayNationals Score More Runs than Hits, Embarrass Cardinals Friday

St. Louis Cardinals officially eliminated from postseason contention after exceeding expectationsThey certainly stayed in the race longer than many thought they would.

Nationals vs. Cardinals (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 9-1 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Cards Out of Playoff Race

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The St. Louis Cardinals will miss the postseason for the fourth straight year

Logan Webb’s season ends on the injured listThis radioactive season claims another victim. Logan Webb’s down year (for him) ends with blister problems.

3 other SF Giants who should probably be shut down after logical Logan Webb decisionThe SF Giants have decided to shut down Logan Webb for the season and if they are smart they will do the same with these three other players.

Logan Webb Out For The Season

The Giants placed Logan Webb on the IL with a right middle finger blister, ending his season.

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How SF Giants can play mini-spoiler to the Dodgers in final week of seasonThe SF Giants play the Dodgers six times in the last week and a half of the season. Here is how they can play mini-spoiler.

Minor League roundup, September 17: Jackson Flora shines in eliminationYesterday on the farm.

Crooks vs. Losers Series PreviewThe Giants might’ve cheated you out of your time for six months, but the Dodgers have cheated you out of your money!

Projecting SF Giants' 2028 rotation after Jackson Flora dazzles yet againSF Giants pitching prospect Jackson Flora impressed again and it is hard not to look ahead to 2028 when he could be in the team's starting rotation.

ESPN analyst makes strong Hall of Fame claim for Cardinals legendYou be the judge.

Speedy outfielder earns MLB Pipeline's breakout prospect of the year for SF GiantsOn Wednesday, MLB Pipeline highlighted one 2026 breakout prospect from each organization. There were no surprises for the SF Giants, as Jonah Cox was recognized

Top SF Giants pitching prospect takes home Pitcher of the Year honors againJacob Bresnahan was introduced to another league in 2026. For the third straight year, the top SF Giants pitching prospect earned Pitcher of the Year honors.

Trio of Cardinals prospects honored with minor league All-Star awardsA homegrown outfielder put it all together after a few seasons while newly acquired talent made Chaim Bloom look even better.

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Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢Where Bryce Eldridge stands among standout first-year players ➡️

The Cardinals should trade for pitcher Drew Rasmussen this offseasonTo extend? To flip? Let's find out!

The bullpen, sure, but how do the Giants fix their defense?The Giants’ pitching woes aren’t entirely the consequence of minimal talent. Their defense is possibly worse.

SF Giants have a conundrum on what to do with Casey Schmitt for 2027Casey Schmitt had a great season for the SF Giants, but his role on the 2027 team, if he has one at all, remains up in the air.

Clearing the 40-man rosterWho will get rolled when the season wraps?

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Updated MLB Draft Lottery odds as Cardinals fall further out of contentionThe race to the bottom is on!

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Series Preview: Cardinals Host Nationals for Last Homestand of SeasonSeries Preview: Cardinals Host Nationals for Last Homestand of Season

Mike Krukow makes a Will Clark-Bryce Eldridge comparison SF Giants need to come trueSF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow likened Bryce Eldridge to Will Clark, a comparison that would be absolutely perfect if it came true for San Francisco.

Minor League roundup, September 16: San Jose loses the championshipYesterday on the farm.

Buster Posey doesn't shut the door on Harrison Bader returning to SF GiantsEven though it has seemed like Harrison Bader's SF Giants tenure is all but over, Buster Posey left open the possibility he could return.

Rehabbing reliever headlines SF Giants contingent for 2026 Arizona Fall LeagueRandy Rodríguez is taking the next step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The 2025 NL All-Star will headline the SF Giants contingent heading to the Ariz

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Cardinals' reported Jacob Misiorowski equivalent should evoke cautious optimism among fansIf everything works out, the Cardinals could be in possession of some serious treasure.

Who do Giants fans think will win the Willie Mac Award?The Willie Mac Award will be presented before next Friday’s game. Who do Giants fans think will get this year’s honors?

Outfield defense remains an area to upgrade for the SF Giants in the offseasonLast offseason, the SF Giants aimed to upgrade outfield defense and thought they did by adding Harrison Bader. Regardless, it has been more of the same, as they

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Judging St. Louis Cardinals Walk-Up SongsYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Giants need 10 innings to hold off Cardinals and win game, seriesDrew Gilbert’s 10th-inning bomb gives SF Giants first road series win in three months

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Jordan Walker joining 20/20 club cements unreal turnaround season for Cardinals starHave yourself a year, Mr. Walker!

3 SF Giants who have played their way out of team's 2027 plansThe SF Giants have been holding open auditions the last month or so, and these three players have thus far failed to take advantage of the opportunity.

JJ Wetherholt's return gives the Cardinals rookie one last shot at major awardAs the 2026 season heads to an end for the St. Louis Cardinals, there is some positive news for the last 10 games of the season. After missing the previous two

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Minor League roundup, September 15: Argenis Cayama, Eric Nachtsheim power a playoff no-noYesterday on the farm.

Rafael Devers was incredible for SF Giants, but will injury impact him next season?Notoriously a slow starter every season, plenty of SF Giants fans were calling for Rafael Devers' metaphorical head over the first couple months of the season -

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Cardinals close out Giants series with another one run lossA hot September afternoon was not the correct recipe

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 6-5 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Carlos Correa Astros setback is more evidence Giants made the right decision (but they still can't celebrate)Carlos Correa is officially done for the season, but the SF Giants cannot celebrate because they gave a bad contract to Willy Adames instead.

JJ Wetherholt's return coincides with obvious offseason preparation from CardinalsThe prodigal son returns.

Eldridge's Impressive Rookie Numbers 📈

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Bryce Eldridge this season: 443 PA | 12.9 BB% | .465 SLG | 131 wRC+ The only other players since 1983 to put up those numbers in their age-21 or younger season: 2013 Mike Trout 2013 Bryce Harper 2018-2019 Juan Soto

How Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright ruined a fourth grader's life As the season wraps up and the Cardinals are all but eliminated in the playoff race, it can be fun to look in the rearview mirror at memories that serve the Red

2026 SF Giants avoid worst record in franchise history, but are still in bad companyThe SF Giants will not be tied for the worst record in franchise history, but this season will still be thought of as one of the worst.

Masyn Winn's defense provides plenty of long-term value for the CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals continue to use the last couple weeks of an exciting 2026 season to look towards the future. By most accounts, future success may not be

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Previewing Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Decision 🔮The most pivotal question St. Louis will have to answer this winter 📲

SF Giants attendance at Oracle Park has been on a steady decline in 2026On average, the SF Giants are drawing fewer fans than they did last season. The year-over-year decline is not all that significant, but there has been a steady

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The 2026 St Louis Cardinals Bullpen: Is It Unhealthy?Your best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bo Bichette might be the perfect free agent to start the Cardinals' return to relevanceChaim Bloom and the ownership duo of Bill DeWitt Jr. and Bill DeWitt III have been adamant that the organization will spend when the time is right for the St. L

Bryce, Blade, and the BoysA recipe for success.

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Andre Pallante Gets Shelled by the Giants as they Overwhelm Cardinals TuesdayAndre Pallante Gets Shelled by the Giants as they Overwhelm Cardinals Tuesday

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 10-3 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Breaking down SF Giants' best closer options in free agency to shore up 9th inningIf the SF Giants finally decide to sign a closer, they have some options in free agency who would make a lot of sense.

Royals have a chance to fix whatever broke with Spencer Bivens on SF GiantsSpencer Bivens was solid for the SF Giants in 2024 and 2025, but not in 2026. The Royals now have a chance to restore him to his old self.

Randy Rodríguez, Dakota Jordan highlight Giants Arizona Fall League playersDesert baseball awaits.

For SF Giants’ Tony Vitello, a St. Louis homecoming brings childhood memories rushing backTony Vitello returns to St. Louis with the Giants, revisiting childhood memories as a Cardinals fan and reflecting on his first season as an MLB manager.

Group of Cardinals prospects head to the desert to refine their games for high 2027 expectationsThe St. Louis Cardinals minor league system continues to impress, with the farm being ranked among the best while Springfield works towards another Double-A cha

How Rafael Devers completely flipped the script and proved he's key to SF Giants' futureRafael Devers was seen as a problem by a good chunk of Giants fans as recently as June, but he has totally changed that narrative.

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Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮Bracket projections with 2 weeks to go 📲

Spencer Strider's apparent availability gives Cardinals a home-run offseason targetHe's exactly the kind of buy-low, high-upside pitcher the Cardinals should covet.

Cardinals have chance to break frustrating years-long trend as they close 2026 seasonI like what this says about the talent the Cardinals have right now.

SF Giants power bat has been among the league's best in surprising matchupsSF Giants power bat Bryce Eldridge has excelled against left-handed pitching, but just how good has he been? As it turns out, he has been among the league leade

The baseball world is sleeping on the idea of rewarding Jordan Walker for his resurgent seasonJordan Walker isn't receiving any chatter for Comeback Player of the Year because he's not a "traditional" recipient. That needs to change.

SF Firebells Update: Championship Series!The San Francisco Firebells are headed to the WPBL Championship Series this week!

Down, but also outA Minor League lineup, and a 4-game losing streak.

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Quinn Mathews Throws a Gem as the St. Louis Cardinals Edge the Giants MondayQuinn Mathews Throws a Gem as the St. Louis Cardinals Edge the Giants Monday

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/14/2026)

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MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Dodgers and Yankees clinch postseason spots 📲

SF Giants just accelerated Jackson Flora's potential MLB debut with promotionAfter the SF Giants promoted Jackson Flora to Double-A Richmond, it is now a real possibility he could make his big league debut in 2027.

SF Giants are wisely considering shutting down Logan Webb amid uneven seasonThe Giants are considering shutting down Logan Webb after an uneven 2026, with questions about the WBC’s impact and his importance to the 2027 rotation.

The Golden Boy’s Golden Ticketaka “Buster did nothing wrong”

Minor League roundup, September 11-13: Jacob Bresnahan, Joe Whitman dealThe weekend on the farm.