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Three Takeaways from Giants Spring Training Opening Victory over Mariners

The San Francisco Giants found themselves down five runs after the first inning but rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners, 10-5, in their spring training opener on Saturday afternoon in Peoria Ariz.

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Tony Vitello's first spring training game with the Giants left the former Tennessee coach in literal pain

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello managed his first spring training game in the big leagues on Saturday. Vitello, the Tennessee Vols' head baseball coach from 2017 to 2025, saw his team get down 5-0 in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday in Cactus League action.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / February 21

Giants start the spring with a win

Spring Training is a funny time. It’s funny for a lot of reasons, but it’s funny first and foremost because games aren’t binary. In the postseason, you either win or you lose; there’s no in between.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

Giants Star Willy Adames Reveals What He Appreciates About Tony Vitello

Willy Adames entered last season, his first with the San Francisco Giants, with high expectations and in many ways he delivered. He signed a seven-year deal worth $182 million, which broke a franchise record set by Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey.

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Luis Arraez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

Luis Arraez Has Message for Giants Fans as Regular Season Approaches

The San Francisco Giants are beginning the long march through spring training exhibition games to the regular season. The Giants have the honor of playing in the first game of the regular season as they will host the New York Yankees on March 25.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

Giants Reveal Starting Lineup for Spring Training Opener Against Mariners

After more than a week of spring training, the San Francisco Giants open the exhibition slate on the road against the Seattle Mariners. Saturday’s game will start at 1:10 p.m.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

What We’re Actually Learning from Giants Pitchers and Catchers

The San Francisco Giants are set to begin their exhibition game slate at spring training on Saturday when they head to Peoria, Ariz., to face the Seattle Mariners.

Luis Arraez News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

Luis Arraez Drops Important Message For Giants Fans

The San Francisco Giants made Luis Arraez their top addition of the offseason after signing a one-year, $12 million contract earlier in the month. Adding the three-time batting champion completes a superstar-filled infield for the Giants this year.

Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 20

Giants GM Reveals Rafael Devers’ Front Office Nickname Ahead of ‘Huge’ Season

The San Francisco Giants shook the baseball world when they traded for Rafael Devers. The deal didn’t pay off with a playoff berth. But president of baseball operations Buster Posey and general manager Zack Minasian saw it as a long-term play.

Logan Webb News / McCovey Chronicles / February 20

Player review: Logan Webb

2025 stats: 34 GS, 207 IP, 3.22 ERA, 2.60 FIP, 9.7 K/9, 2.0 BB/9, 0.61 HR/9, 5.5 fWAR Writing out Logan Webb’s statline just now made me giggle. A 2.60 FIP in 207 innings?

Luis Arraez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Luis Arraez sends 1 specific message to fans after signing with Giants

Luis Arraez is a throwback to the way baseball used to be played. Instead of trying to drive the ball in the air and looking for extra base hits while being unafraid to strike out, Arraez wants to get base hits and hit more than .300.

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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.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Veteran MLB umpire retires after having one of 'worst performances'

A couple of veteran MLB umpires have decided to hang up the mask and chest protector.

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Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / February 20

Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 43

We’re so close to two very pivotal things! The start of baseball, and the end of the Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List. On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants play their first Cactus League game of the year.

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San Francisco Giants News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 20

Giants' Top Pitching Prospect Displaying Increased Velocity Early in Spring Training

The San Francisco Giants' top pitching prospect from last year is generating some buzz early in spring training. Carson Whisenhunt, San Francisco's No.

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Rafael Devers looks hefty in Spring Training video

The cameras are not doing Rafael Devers any favors during Spring Training. Major League Baseball’s official X account posted a video of the San Francisco Giants slugger Devers taking grounders on Thursday ahead of the team’s spring opener on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners.

Robbie Ray News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 19

Giants Set Robbie Ray to Start Spring Training Home Opener Against Cubs

The San Francisco Giants will start left-handed Robbie Ray for their Cactus League home opener on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Multiple outlets, including The San Francisco Chronicle’s Shayna Rubin, posted the update from manager Tony Vitello on X (formerly Twittter).

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 19

How Giants Fans Can Watch, Listen to Spring Training Games in 2026

The San Francisco Giants open their spring training schedule on Saturday with a trip to Peoria, Ariz., to face the Seattle Mariners. It's the first game of a spring training slate in which fans back in the Bay Area can either listen to or watch the majority at the spring training games that marked the beginning of the Tony Vitello era as manager.

Bob Melvin News / Field Level Media / February 19

Ex-skipper Bob Melvin rejoins A's as special assistant

Longtime Oakland manager Bob Melvin has rejoined the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations. Melvin, 64, "will serve as an adviser to the front office on baseball matters," the team announced on Thursday.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / February 19

Former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello is part of the reason that a new rule could be coming to MLB

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello, the fan favorite former Tennessee Vols baseball coach, has had an eventful week. Vitello has been the victim of a media firestorm this week that arose simply because the former Tennessee coach spoke his mind about some reporting from last fall that he didn't agree with.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 19