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Tony Vitello made an unexplainable mistake that most MLB managers don’t make and it cost the Giants a win against the Phillies

Tony Vitello made an unexplainable mistake that most MLB managers don’t make and it cost the Giants a win against the Phillies

Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello showed his inexperience as a big league manager with a brutal decision that cost the San Francisco Giants’ a win against the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1
Phillies accomplish rare feat in doubleheader sweep of Giants

Phillies accomplish rare feat in doubleheader sweep of Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the biggest disappointments in the early going of the 2026 MLB season, but Thursday's doubleheader sweep of the San Francisco Giants offered some encouragement.

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Blown save dooms San Francisco to start Thursday's double header

Blown save dooms San Francisco to start Thursday's double header

The Giants were washed out in Philadelphia on Wednesday, which necessitated a doubleheader on Thursday to play the makeup game. That one came early this afternoon, as San Francisco looked to kick-start a winning streak following Wednesday's rainout, but a bullpen blowout flattened their chances in Game 1 vs.

Rafael Devers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Why Rafael Devers is most to blame for Giants’ rough start to 2026 season

Why Rafael Devers is most to blame for Giants’ rough start to 2026 season

The start of the 2026 season has not been kind to the San Francisco Giants whatsoever. May is approaching, and the Giants have a worse record than the Colorado Rockies.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / April 30

Giants vs. Phillies enters rain delay

The San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies are, once again, dealing with poor weather. Their scheduled game on Wednesday was postponed due to inclement weather, which led to a doubleheader on Thursday.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / April 30
Tony Vitello sent a stern message to the rest of MLB, and it’ll be interesting to see how the league responds

Tony Vitello sent a stern message to the rest of MLB, and it’ll be interesting to see how the league responds

Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello is in his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, and he’s already dealt with a couple of tense moments.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 30

Bullpen and offense waste brilliant Logan Webb start

The 2026 San Francisco Gianta are discovering new ways to lose. In the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, it was a blown save and a walk-off infield single.

Bryce Eldridge News / McCovey Chronicles / April 30

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, April 29: Bryce Eldridge dominates

For the second day in a row, the San Francisco Giants only had three Minor League Baseball games, as AA Richmond had their contest against Altoona rained out.

Rafael Devers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
The hidden numbers that make Giants’ Rafael Devers panic more warranted than ever

The hidden numbers that make Giants’ Rafael Devers panic more warranted than ever

San Francisco Giants star Rafael Devers is struggling in 2026. Is Devers simply having an unlucky start to the year, or is there more reason for concern?

Casey Schmitt News / McCovey Chronicles / April 30

Has Casey Schmitt arrived?

Casey Schmitt is an anomaly. A player better known for his defense who has been decoupled from defense because the Giants just so happen to have players slightly better than him at his main positions but also because of his bat?

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 30
Giants vs. Phillies Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 30

Giants vs. Phillies Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 30

Giants vs Phillies: Game 2 of the series between the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies was postponed on Wednesday due to forecasts of heavy rain.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30
Giants' bullpen prepares to size up Phillies in doubleheader

Giants' bullpen prepares to size up Phillies in doubleheader

The San Francisco Giants have one of the top bullpens in the majors. And that group likely will be put to the test on Thursday when the Giants play a doubleheader against the host Philadelphia Phillies.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / April 30
Caleb Killian Is Proving To Be More Than a Feel-Good Homecoming

Caleb Killian Is Proving To Be More Than a Feel-Good Homecoming

Going into this past winter, an improved bullpen was a clear need for the San Francisco Giants. They had dealt several of their best relievers at the previous deadline and lost their most reliable arm to Tommy John surgery.

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Giants first baseman Rafael Devers remains confident he will start hitting soon

Giants first baseman Rafael Devers remains confident he will start hitting soon

Make no mistake: The San Francisco Giants need Rafael Devers. Even if the first baseman has struggled to start the season. While it's been a rough go of it thus far in 2026 for the beleaguered batter, Devers says he is remaining confident at the plate and trusting his swing.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / April 29
Willy Adames' struggles continue to be a concern for Giants

Willy Adames' struggles continue to be a concern for Giants

San Francisco Giants' 30-year-old shortstop Willy Adames has gone 1-for-30 with 14 strikeouts and no walks in his last seven games. 

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Gregory Santos News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29
Giants To Select Gregory Santos

Giants To Select Gregory Santos

The Giants will select the contract of right-handed reliever Gregory Santos from Triple-A Sacramento today, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. San Francisco has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding transaction.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Giants vs. Phillies Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 28

Giants vs. Phillies Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 28

Giants vs. Phillies: The San Francisco Giants begin a road trip this week to the East Coast with a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / April 26
Former Tennessee Vols baseball star Drew Gilbert caught a hilarious stray from Tony Vitello after Giants’ win over Marlins

Former Tennessee Vols baseball star Drew Gilbert caught a hilarious stray from Tony Vitello after Giants’ win over Marlins

Former Tennessee Vols baseball outfielder Drew Gilbert was reunited this season with Tony Vitello, his former UT baseball coach. Vitello is in his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants.

Casey Schmitt News / Field Level Media / April 26
Casey Schmitt powers Giants' comeback win over Marlins

Casey Schmitt powers Giants' comeback win over Marlins

Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second consecutive day, Landen Roupp ran his personal winning streak to four games and the San Francisco Giants closed out a winning homestand with a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon.

Landen Roupp News / Field Level Media / April 26
Giants' Landen Roupp on a roll entering series finale vs. Marlins

Giants' Landen Roupp on a roll entering series finale vs. Marlins

A pair of 27-year-old right-handers who are off to successful starts will face relatively unfamiliar opponents on Sunday afternoon when Max Meyer and the Miami Marlins close a three-game road series against Landen Roupp and the San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21
Giants Place Daniel Susac On IL, Select Eric Haase

Giants Place Daniel Susac On IL, Select Eric Haase

The Giants announced that catcher Daniel Susac has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 20th, due to right elbow neuritis. He’ll miss about two to three weeks, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22
Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

The MLB season is a marathon, and in April, the marathon has truly just begun. Still, these games count just as much as the ones in August, and there are managers around the game who have landed on the hot seat on the backs of poor starts.

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / April 20
The Giants’ Top Overlooked Prospect You Need to Know

The Giants’ Top Overlooked Prospect You Need to Know

It’s been a long time since the San Francisco Giants have had a group of middle infielders in their system as talented as the ones they currently have.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
Benches clear after final out of Reds-Giants game

Benches clear after final out of Reds-Giants game

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants had an odd bench-clearing incident Thursday.

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Giants Place Harrison Bader, Jared Oliva On Injured List

Giants Place Harrison Bader, Jared Oliva On Injured List

The Giants have placed outfielders Harrison Bader and Jared Oliva on the 10-day injured list, per a club announcement. The former is dealing with a hamstring strain, while the latter was diagnosed with a hamate fracture, likely pointing to a somewhat notable absence.

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