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The Biggest Reason the Giants Have Fallen Out of Contention Isn't Their Offense

The Biggest Reason the Giants Have Fallen Out of Contention Isn't Their Offense

The San Francisco Giants made big moves in the offseason to reshape their lineup. Coming in to the 2026 season, they had plenty of reasons to believe they would find themselves back in playoff contention.

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / July 1

Yup, Giants still can’t beat the Diamondbacks, part 8

Six walks — more than the hits Landen Roupp allowed, innings he pitched, strikeouts he recorded, hits the Giants recorded, runs the Giants scored in Tuesday’s 8-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.  Two walks in the 1st…and a three run homer to Lourdes Gurriel.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1
D-backs pursue third straight series sweep of Giants

D-backs pursue third straight series sweep of Giants

Two teams happy to turn the page on the month of June will complete a three-game set Wednesday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks go for a third consecutive series sweep of the San Francisco Giants.

Matt Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Giants’ Matt Chapman to undergo MRI on abdominal strain

Matt Chapman ended an overall productive June on a cold stretch, and in visible pain. The veteran third baseman suffered an abdominal strain while making a play during Tuesday’s 8-2 road loss versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Rafael Devers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1
Giants slugger Rafael Devers joins 250 Club with home run vs. Diamondbacks

Giants slugger Rafael Devers joins 250 Club with home run vs. Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants watched Rafael Devers reach a major MLB milestone Tuesday night, even as the rest of the evening unraveled in an 8-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Bo Davidson News / McCovey Chronicles / June 30

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup June 26-29: Bo Davidson leads the home run party

For various reasons, I haven’t been able to do a Minor League Baseball roundup in a while, but hopefully we can get things back on track starting today.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 30

Giants Are 0-7 Against Arizona. Tonight’s Lineup Has Chance to Change That.

The San Francisco Giants have a few problems; right now, the biggest one is the Arizona Diamondbacks. As the team prepares to take the field on Tuesday evening at Chase Field, they are facing a disheartening record of 0-7 against their division rival.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 30

Why the San Francisco Giants Keep Struggling Against the Diamondbacks

Taking the road after winning back-to-back home series against the Athletics and the Atlanta Braves gave the San Francisco Giants some momentum ahead of facing the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30
D-backs to recall RHP Brandon Pfaadt to face Giants, Landen Roupp

D-backs to recall RHP Brandon Pfaadt to face Giants, Landen Roupp

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be looking to continue their mastery of the San Francisco Giants when the National League West rivals meet in a rematch in Phoenix on Tuesday night.

Bryce Eldridge News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Bryce Eldridge Is One of Fantasy Baseball's Best Buy-Low Targets

Bryce Eldridge Is One of Fantasy Baseball's Best Buy-Low Targets

Bryce Eldridge has a .374 wOBA and a .374 xwOBA through his first real stretch of major league at-bats in 2026. Zero gap between them. At one of the most pitcher-friendly parks in baseball.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Casey Schmitt News / Athlon Sports / June 28
Giants Get Casey Schmitt Update After Exiting Starting Lineup

Giants Get Casey Schmitt Update After Exiting Starting Lineup

The San Francisco Giants scratched utility player Casey Schmitt from Sunday's starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves due to illness, forcing a late adjustment before the series finale.

Heliot Ramos News / Field Level Media / June 28
Giants activate OF Heliot Ramos (quad) from IL

Giants activate OF Heliot Ramos (quad) from IL

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Heliot Ramos from the injured list Sunday while first baseman Buddy Kennedy was designated for assignment.

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San Francisco Giants News / The Spun / June 28
Giants Reporter Susan Slusser Tells 'Bigoted' Free Agents To Stay Away

Giants Reporter Susan Slusser Tells 'Bigoted' Free Agents To Stay Away

A longtime San Francisco MLB reporter is urging "bigoted" free agents to stay away from the franchise. The Giants have been at the center of a Pride Night controversy.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / June 28
Tony Vitello delivers quote after Giants’ win involving Chick-Fil-A waffle fries that sounds like it’s straight from his time at Tennessee

Tony Vitello delivers quote after Giants’ win involving Chick-Fil-A waffle fries that sounds like it’s straight from his time at Tennessee

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello delivered a quote after a win against the Atlanta Braves that sounded like it came straight from his time on Rocky Top.

San Francisco Giants News / 5 GOATs / June 27
Buster Posey backs Tony Vitello after tough start for San Francisco Giants

Buster Posey backs Tony Vitello after tough start for San Francisco Giants

Tony Vitello likely imagined a better start to his tenure in San Francisco. When he left Tennessee to be an MLB manager, the goal out West was to win. But thus far, the Giants have done anything but.

Tyler Beede News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27
Tyler Beede Elects Free Agency

Tyler Beede Elects Free Agency

After spending the first few months of the season with the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa, right-hander Tyler Beede has elected free agency, per his transaction log at MLB.com.

Tyler Mahle News / Athlon Sports / June 27
Tyler Mahle's ERA Is 5.49. His SIERA Is 4.22. One of Those Numbers Is Lying to You.

Tyler Mahle's ERA Is 5.49. His SIERA Is 4.22. One of Those Numbers Is Lying to You.

Tyler Mahle is the hot burner on the stovetop. He is pitching for a Giants team that is 15 games under .500 and actively shopping him to contenders. He has a 5.49 ERA and just came back from a hamstring IL stint.

Drew Cavanaugh News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26
Giants To Select Drew Cavanaugh

Giants To Select Drew Cavanaugh

Catching prospect Drew Cavanaugh is in the Giants lineup tonight, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Fellow catcher Daniel Susac is heading to the injured list with a back injury.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / June 25
What Does Selling at the Deadline Look Like for the Giants?

What Does Selling at the Deadline Look Like for the Giants?

In each of the last few seasons, the San Francisco Giants have found themselves stuck when it comes to what direction they need to go in at the trade deadline.

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Update emerges on Rafael Devers' future amid drama

Update emerges on Rafael Devers' future amid drama with the Giants

Rafael Devers appears to have fully worn out his welcome with a second MLB team. 

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Logan Webb News / Just Baseball / June 24
Logan Webb Is Still the Perfect Leader on the Giants’ Staff

Logan Webb Is Still the Perfect Leader on the Giants’ Staff

Going into the 2026 season, there were some real question marks within the San Francisco Giants starting rotation. While Robbie Ray and Landen Roupp had strong 2025 campaigns, it’s been a bit more up and down throughout the first few months.

Bryce Eldridge News / Just Baseball / June 24
Bryce Eldridge Has More Than Found His Footing for the Giants

Bryce Eldridge Has More Than Found His Footing for the Giants

When the Giants drafted Bryce Eldridge 16th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, they knew they selected a high-risk, high-reward prospect with an offensive ceiling as high as any player in the class.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / June 23
Giants' Rafael Devers breaks silence on pinch-run drama

Giants' Rafael Devers breaks silence on pinch-run drama against Marlins

Devers owning up to his mistake is a positive step, but his work is far from done.

Rafael Devers refuses to come out for pinch runner in strange scene
Rafael Devers pinch-run fiasco another example of how Tony Vitello experiment is failing for Giants
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Bryce Eldridge News / Yardbarker / June 22
Giants’ Bryce Eldridge has a strong case to win NL Rookie of the Year

Giants’ Bryce Eldridge has a strong case to win NL Rookie of the Year

Several rookie players have stepped forward to stake a claim to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award, even as JJ Wetherholt of the St. Louis

Rafael Devers pinch-run fiasco another example of how Tony Vitello experiment is failing for Giants
Reds' Sal Stewart becomes first MLB rookie to hit this RBI mark
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / June 22
Rafael Devers pinch-run fiasco another example of how Tony Vitello experiment is failing for Giants

Rafael Devers pinch-run fiasco another example of how Tony Vitello experiment is failing for Giants

An ugly scene on Sunday highlighted growing problems for the Giants.

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