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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.

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.

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.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker
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.

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?

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.

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.

Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 30
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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / April 29
2026 Transactions: Giants Promote Santos, Yankees DFA Grichuk

2026 Transactions: Giants Promote Santos, Yankees DFA Grichuk

San Francisco added bullpen help on the 29th of April, as Gregory Santos was called up. The move brings the reliever back to the Majors, while Jarred Kelenic was also promoted on the day.

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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.

Willy Adames 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. 

Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change
Aaron Judge, Munetaka Murakami are early leaders in MLB's HR race
MLB Cy Young Poll blends surprises and favorites
True-or-false for first month of 2026 MLB season: Yankees' AL dominance, Ohtani's NL Cy Young candidacy and more
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
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.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 28
Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow discusses how his role has changed

Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow discusses how his role has changed

For Giants television announcer Mike Krukow, a lifelong journey in baseball has come full circle. The 74-year-old former San Francisco starting pitcher compiled more than 100 wins as a member of the franchise and was named to its all 1980's Team.

Rafael Devers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
The lousy numbers behind Rafael Devers’ MLB-worst flop to begin 2026 season

The lousy numbers behind Rafael Devers’ MLB-worst flop to begin 2026 season

The San Francisco Giants are looking for solid production this season from slugger Rafael Devers. Devers has so far failed to deliver those eye-popping stats.

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.

MLB check-in: Mets hit rock-bottom, Astros are unravelling
Joe Espada staying positive despite the Astros' injury woes
What will the Yankees do at shortstop once Anthony Volpe returns?
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Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance
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.

Watch: Padres fans nearly come to blows amid giveaway chaos
Mike Trout, Aaron Judge put on another power show
Parker Messick continues to be a success story for Guardians
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These seven hitters are driving the early MLB leaderboard
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15
Reds offense finally wakes up with four-homer night against Giants

Reds offense finally wakes up with four-homer night against Giants

In Wednesday's 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants (6-12) - their second straight victory in the series - there was plenty offense from the opening pitch.

Sal Stewart's hot start continues in Reds' win over Giants
Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr.
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San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15
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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