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San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 13
Giants Acquire Intriguing 27-Year-Old Power Hitter
The San Francisco Giants continue to tinker with their roster even as the 2026 season winds toward a disappointing close, and Thursday’s waiver claim of infielder Shay Whitcomb from the Houston Astros offers a low-risk look at a player whose bat has flashed real power in the minors.
Shay Whitcomb News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Giants Claim Shay Whitcomb
The Giants announced that they have claimed infielder Shay Whitcomb off waivers from the Astros and assigned him to Triple-A Sacramento. Houston designated him for assignment earlier this week.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 13
Giants' Farm System Has Become a Powerhouse Built with Pride
As everyone who knows anything about baseball can tell, the San Francisco Giants have had a rough go of it in 2026. They are now 50-71, in fourth place in the NL West, and in the middle of what might be the biggest youth movement in the franchise's long history.
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.
Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / August 13
A troubling concern about Tony Vitello is emerging from inside the San Francisco Giants organization
Is Tony Vitello going to be the San Francisco Giants’ manager longterm? That’s one of the biggest questions in baseball right now. Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello has experienced a gauntlet of weird situations during his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants.
Willy Adames News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Giants Reveal Plan for Willy Adames After Exiting Astros Game
Willy Adames is expected to avoid the injured list after leaving Wednesday night's game against the Houston Astros with back spasms, but the San Francisco Giants will give their starting shortstop extra time to recover.
Bo Davidson News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 12
Can Bo Davidson Make the Giants' Opening Day Roster in 2027?
The San Francisco Giants' list of top prospects is dominated by young players, teenagers like Josuar Gonzalez and Luis Hernandez, who are at least a year or two away from being big league-ready.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12
Giants manager Tony Vitello shares Willy Adames update after injury scare vs. Astros
The San Francisco Giants received an encouraging update on Willy Adames after recurring back discomfort forced the shortstop from Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to the Houston Astros at Oracle Park.
Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 12
What Should San Francisco Giants Starter Logan Webb Focus on for the Rest of 2026?
Heading into this year's MLB Trade Deadline, several analysts and observers thought the San Francisco Giants would trade away a high-ranking pitcher who was under contract.
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.
Carson Whisenhunt News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 12
Is Giants Starter Carson Whisenhunt Beginning to Turn the Corner at the MLB Level?
If you're a San Francisco Giants fan, then you've got to be rooting for pitcher Carson Whisenhunt. Not just because the 25-year-old hurler has the potential to be a frontline starter for San Fran, but also because they know he's battled hard to get to the Major Leagues.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 12
Giants Coach Ron Washington Makes Desire to Return to San Francisco Clear
They say that with age comes knowledge and wisdom. Well, San Francisco Giants Ron Washington is, admittedly, a representation of that statement being correct.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11
Giants Sign Andrew Knizner, Designate Eddys Leonard For Assignment
The Giants announced that they have signed catcher Andrew Knizner. He will take the active roster spot of fellow backstop Zach Morgan, who has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.
San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / August 11
Former Tennessee stars sent Vols fans on a wild time machine back to 2022 in San Francisco, but it was a little too much like 2022
Unfortunately it ended on a sour note just like it did in Tennessee in 2022. For nearly nine innings on Monday night in San Francisco, it felt like Tennessee Vols fans had taken a time machine back to 2022.
Daniel Susac News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Giants’ Daniel Susac Diagnosed With Patellar Fracture
The Giants announced that rookie catcher Daniel Susac has a fractured patella (kneecap) in his left knee. He’ll meet with doctors this evening to determine a treatment plan.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / August 10
Giants' disaster season continues with latest Matt Chapman update
More negative news emerged out of San Francisco on Monday.
The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in one postseason game can you name in five minutes?
Daniel Susac News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9
Giants catcher Daniel Susac’s X-ray result after injury scare in Tigers series finale
While the San Francisco Giants are in the midst of a lost season, they still want to see what they have in their major league talent. That includes catcher Daniel Susac, who was forced to leave Sunday’s game after fouling a pitch off his knee.
Matt Chapman News / Field Level Media / August 7
Report: Giants 3B Matt Chapman (abdomen) needs season-ending surgery
Giants third baseman Matt Chapman is ticketed for season-ending surgery to fix a hernia and a muscle tear in his abdomen, according to the San Francisco Chronicle on Friday.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / August 7
Giants’ Trade Deadline Bolsters a Vastly Improved System
There’s no denying the San Francisco Giants have built one of the more talented farm systems in baseball. After fielding an underwhelming system for close to 15 years, they’ve completely turned around the future of their organization.
Harrison Bader News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6
Giants rookie mocks Harrison Bader's scooter accident with his celebration
A San Francisco Giants rookie seems to be making fun of teammate Harrison Bader for the recent scooter accident that ended his season. Rookie catcher Daniel Susac seemingly mimicked driving a scooter after doubling during Tuesday’s game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tex.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / August 8
Is Tony Vitello the right manager for the Giants' future?
The San Francisco Giants were among the teams that made numerous trades to acquire prospects, trading six players from their major league roster, signaling the organization’s direction for the future and leaving questions about their manager, Tony Vitello.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Red Sox give up on Marcelo Mayer by trading him to Giants
Just last year, the entire baseball world viewed Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer as untouchable. Fast forward to the present day, and Boston has ultimately decided to give up on Mayer, as he was shipped to the San Francisco Giants ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Yankees add right-handed bat with acquisition of Heliot Ramos
With the ongoing absence of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton from the New York Yankees lineup, it was evident that an outfield bat was needed. New York got that bat less than an hour before the trade deadline in a deal it struck with the San Francisco Giants.
Robbie Ray News / Yardbarker / August 3
Giants continue selling, trade Robbie Ray to division rival Padres
According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, Ray is heading from San Francisco to the San Diego Padres.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Phillies add Luis Arraez's patient bat to the lineup
The Philadelphia Phillies had been relatively quiet ahead of the Aug. 3 (6 p.m. EST) trade deadline, but that all changed Monday morning. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Phillies are acquiring second baseman Luis Arraez and right-hander Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Braves to add Tyler Mahle to rotation in trade with Giants
To bolster their pitching staff for the playoffs, the Atlanta Braves are bringing in a veteran reliever and shipping out a project to do so.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Padres reportedly eyeing pair of unlikely trade targets
General manager A.J. Preller is no stranger to finding creative ways to improve the San Diego Padres. His latest rumored trade targets would fall under that umbrella.
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