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Casey Schmitt News / McCovey Chronicles / February 14

Player review: Casey Schmitt

2025 stats: 95 G, 348 PA, .237/ .305/ .401, .163 ISO, 24 K%, 8 BB%, 101 OPS+, 0.6 bWAR Luis Arraez’s 2026 defensive reclamation project has kicked Casey Schmitt to the curb, and once again the infielder has found himself without a hook to hang his hat.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Why Justin Verlander won’t be at Tigers’ camp this weekend

As Justin Verlander has returned to the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season, there is no doubt excitement for all parties involved, including the fanbase.

Rowan Wick News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 14

Rowan Wick Signed as Giants’ Latest Attempt to Improve Bullpen Depth

San Francisco Giants fans can be forgiven for not knowing who Rowan Wick is. He hasn't pitched in the Majors since 2022. Yet, the Giants signed the right-hander on Friday to a one-year deal with a 2027 club option, based on how he resurrected his career as a reliever in Japan.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Rowan Wick News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Giants Sign Rowan Wick

The Giants have signed right-hander Rowan Wick to a one-year major league deal, the team announced. The agreement includes a club option for 2027. Wick is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is not expected to pitch this season.

Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / February 13

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 41

It’s almost hard to believe, but we have a top 40 in the 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List. We only need four more ballots sent out and counted, and then we will have succeeded in once again ranking the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization.

Tony Vitello News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Tony Vitello makes feelings clear on entering Giants-Dodgers rivalry

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — The San Francisco Giants hired Tony Vitello as their new manager this offseason. The Giants believe in Vitello, who will attempt to lead San Francisco to the postseason this year.

Justin Verlander News / ESPN / February 12

Verlander: Knew road could lead back to Detroit

Justin Verlander said Thursday he knew he might someday come back to Detroit, but it's been a long road for both him and the franchise since he last pitched for the Tigers in 2017.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 12

Which Non-Rostered Giants Have the Best Shot at MLB Playing Time?

Non-roster invitees are never going to be the highlight of spring training. With freshly signed free agents and rising prospects getting their first tastes with their new squads, these guys will never steal the headlines.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Luis Arraez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 12

Luis Arraez’s Three-Word Answer Should Boost Top of Giants Lineup

The San Francisco Giants waited until the start of spring training to officially announce the signing of Luis Arráez, who signed a one-year deal worth $12 million.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 11

Netflix Pursuing Giants Legend to Work as Part of Its Opening Day Broadcast

Netflix will make its Major League Baseball debut as a television partner when it streams the San Francisco Giants’ home opener with the New York Yankees on March 25.

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Bryce Eldridge News / McCovey Chronicles / February 11

Bryce Eldridge to have outfield glove mailed to him

The buzz out of Spring Training camp today came from the news that Bryce Eldridge will get some work out in left field. The Giants’ San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / February 11

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 40

Spring Training is here! San Francisco Giants players are in action! Excitement — and more importantly, baseball — is in the air! And still our Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List marches on, as we grow oh so close to finishing our communal rankings of the top 44 prospects in the Giants organization.

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 11

Giants Boss Doesn’t Want Bryce Eldridge Focusing on Making Opening Day Roster

Tony Vitello comes from a place of player development. As head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers, that was the way to build success. The new manager of the San Francisco Giants still believes that player development is key, but he also realizes that sometimes the track can run faster in pro baseball.

Tony Vitello News / Total Pro Sports / February 11

'Might Ban Me For Any More Meetings' – Tony Vitello Sets The Tone For San Francisco Giants During First Workout

The San Francisco Giants started a new era last season with Buster Posey as their new president of baseball operations, but the team disappointed once again to finish outside a playoff berth.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Justin Verlander signing

While Verlander's career coming full circle is a nice story, it is also one that may have been born out of necessity.

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Tigers pitcher ruled out for season right after Justin Verlander signing

What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Verlander is returning to where it all started.

Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Verlander signing

Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation

Should Phillies, Pirates swap All-Stars?

Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal

Why Pirates were right to sign Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Giants infielder provides crucial injury update ahead of spring training

It is certainly an exciting time for Major League Baseball fans, as Spring Training is about to start. The San Francisco Giants are getting some good news about the health of one of their players.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Luis Arráez Giants Move: How His 2026 Fantasy Value Shifts at Second Base

Luis Arráez was selective in where he’d play in 2026, and fantasy managers should rejoice for it. The three-time All Star agreed to a one-year, $12M deal with the San Francisco Giants just over a week ago and during a long offseason that saw Arráez specifically looking for a team that would let him play second base.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 7

3 Ways the Giants Can Still Fix Their Bullpen

To open the 2025 season, the San Francisco Giants had the best bullpen in all of baseball. Tyler Rogers was his typical, reliable self, Camilo Doval returned to the electric arm we saw in 2023, and Erik Miller stepped up as a legitimate left-handed reliever.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Giants Finalize 2026 Coaching Staff

The Giants officially announced Tony Vitello’s first major league coaching staff on Friday afternoon. Although much of the staff had been previously reported, the team revealed the promotions of Shane Robinson and Hector Borg as their respective base coaches.