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How Giants' 2026 First-Round Pick Jackson Flora Pitched in Pro Debut

The No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has officially pitched in his first minor league game. San Francisco Giants right-handed pitching prospect Jackson Flora made his professional debut on Friday for the Single-A San Jose Giants.

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Giants' 2026 First-Round Pick Makes Professional Debut

The San Francisco Giants‘ No. 3 prospect has officially begun his professional career. Right-hander Jackson Flora, whom San Francisco selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, made his professional debut with Single-A San Jose on Friday.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 5

Tony Vitello Just Put Giants' Young Players on Notice

Tony Vitello has spent the majority of his first year as the manager of the San Francisco Giants talking about development, opportunity, and finding out which players will be a part of his future team.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Mets' Alvarez joins legendary catchers with latest multi-HR game

Mets' Francisco Alvarez joins legendary catchers with latest multi-HR game

Any catcher sandwiched between Johnny Bench and Gary Carter on any all-time list knows he's doing something right.

Nolan McLean wins 3rd straight as Mets down Giants

Update on when Mets' Steve Cohen could make major David Stearns decision revealed

MLB insider shares massive update on Mets' possible pursuit of Dodgers' Tarik Skubal

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Giants’ Rafael Devers accomplishes impressive feat not seen since Barry Bonds in 2004

Rafael Devers replicated a Barry Bonds feat following his performance in the San Francisco Giants’ series opener against the New York Mets on Friday night.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Joel Kuhnel News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 4

Why San Francisco Giants Claimed Joel Kuhnel off Waivers from Brewers

On the surface, what the San Francisco Giants did on Friday felt small. The Giants announced that they claimed right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel was claimed off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 4

Giants Lineup, Preview for Series Opener Against Mets

The San Francisco Giants are trying to get their offense back on track. They hope to turn things around when they take the field Friday evening against the New York Mets to start a three-game series.

Joel Kuhnel News / Viral Sports News / September 4

Giants Acquire 290-Pound Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move

The San Francisco Giants claimed right-hander Joel Kuhnel off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, adding another veteran arm as they play out a lost season, per MLB.com’s transaction log.

Tony Vitello News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Tony Vitello is trending towards 1 outcome with the Giants

Tony Vitello’s leap to Major League Baseball has been an absolute nightmare thus far, but he may still have some wiggle room left to work with. The San Francisco Giants are trending towards keeping Vitello as their manager, Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Thursday.

Drew Gilbert News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 3

Giants Stick With Drew Gilbert Atop Lineup for Pirates Finale

Drew Gilbert may not be auditioning for a leadoff spot anymore. He may have earned it. The San Francisco Giants are keeping him in the leadoff position on Thursday morning as they put a wrap on their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / September 3

Which Giants Relievers Are Part of Next Year’s Bullpen Solution?

The downfalls of the 2026 San Francisco Giants have been no secret through the end of August and into September. Sure, the rotation has been underwhelming and some of the expensive contracts on the roster have underperformed, but that hasn’t been the team’s biggest issue.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Rafael Devers stays hot as Giants edge Pirates in extras

Bryce Eldridge drove in two runs, including the tie-breaking run on a double in the 10th, to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 5-4 comeback win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Austin Slater News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Rays, Austin Slater Agree To New Minor League Deal

The Rays have agreed to a new minor league contract with outfielder Austin Slater, as first indicated on the team’s transaction log. The Ballengee Group client opted out of his previous minor league deal late last month but didn’t latch on with another club, so he’ll head back to Triple-A Durham.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2

Pirates make history with massive inning in wild walk-off win vs. Giants

Before the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a wild game against the San Francisco Giants with a walk-off win, they made franchise history in the third inning.

Pirates outlast Giants after blowing six-run lead

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2

Don't let Skenes' dud distract you from Webb's woes

Don't let Pirates ace Paul Skenes' dud distract you from Giants ace Logan Webb's woes

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb should thank Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes.

Pirates make history with massive inning in wild walk-off win vs. Giants

Pirates outlast Giants after blowing six-run lead

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Rafael Devers joins Barry Bonds, Pablo Sandoval in Giants history with jaw-dropping feat

The San Francisco Giants are taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday with the hopes of extending their win streak to three. Thanks to an early home run from Rafael Devers, the club took an early 5-2 lead in the top of the second.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / September 1

San Francisco Giants Have Reportedly Signed 24-Year-Old Catcher

The San Francisco Giants added a young catcher to the organization Monday as they wrapped a road win and prepared to open a new series. The club beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 at Truist Park.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / August 31

Giants' Anthony Molina cools off Braves, earns win over former team

Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run, Osleivis Basabe ignited a four-run sixth inning with a solo shot of his own and the San Francisco Giants made the most of a one-day visit to Georgia with a 7-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night in the makeup game for a rainout.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 31

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 31

There’s just under a month remaining in the MLB season, so every game is crucial to your fantasy team’s title push. In head-to-head leagues, your playoffs are likely underway at this point.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Posey: Tony Vitello Will Return As Giants’ Manager In 2027

The Giants’ 56-81 record is the fourth-worst in baseball, and their .409 winning percentage projects as their lowest in a season since their .395 mark

Sam Hentges News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Giants Place Sam Hentges On 15-Day Injured List

The Giants announced that left-hander Sam Hentges has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain. The placement is retroactive

Bryce Eldridge News / Field Level Media / August 30

Bryce Eldridge leads Giants to split-earning win over D-backs

Bryce Eldridge matched career highs with four hits and four RBIs, Rafael Devers drove in two runs with a pair of singles, and the San Francisco Giants salvaged a doubleheader split with the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 7-2 victory in the nightcap Saturday night.