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Tony Vitello considered making Max Scherzer a ‘player coach’ if he would have joined Giants

Max Scherzer signed a one-year, $3 million contract that includes up to $10 million worth of incentives with the Toronto Blue Jays just this last offseason.

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2 players Giants fans are fed up with as 2026 struggles continue

Going into 2026, the San Francisco Giants had a fine offseason, with some cautious optimism, but the results have been more of the same disappointment.

Bryce Eldridge News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

'Let Him Rot On The Bench' – MLB Insider Questions Giants’ Reason For Not Using Bryce Eldridge

The San Francisco Giants finally called up Bryce Eldridge earlier this month, and we expected him to immediately become part of the everyday lineup. Instead, the 21-year-old slugger has spent more time leaning on the dugout railing than swinging a bat.

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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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The 'MLB perfect games' quiz

Logan Webb News / Just Baseball / May 20

What’s Gone Wrong for Logan Webb in the New Year?

Logan Webb took over as the face of the San Francisco Giants once the organization’s current president — Buster Posey — retired back in 2021. In the midst of four straight years of mediocre baseball, he’s been the outlier.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Tony Vitello News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Giants' Tony Vitello Assigns Blame After Loss to Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants have undoubtedly been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball. Giants president Buster Posey made an ambitious offseason move by hiring Tony Vitello, the former University of Tennessee head coach who had no MLB experience, to become the team’s newest manager.

Ketel Marte News / McCovey Chronicles / May 20

Ketel Marte walks off Giants in 5-3 loss

There’s an old sketch from The State called “The Barry Lutz Show” where a doctor played by Thomas Lennon explains his research in the field of “monkey torture,” accompanied by an adorable simian.

Tony Vitello News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Giants manager Tony Vitello calls out culprit behind collapse vs. Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants suffered another crushing defeat on Tuesday night, and Tony Vitello did not hide his frustration afterward. San Francisco blew a late lead at Chase Field as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a dramatic 5-3 victory behind a walk-off home run off the bat of Ketel Marte.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Giants ace Logan Webb’s crucial injury update suggests he could return soon

The San Francisco Giants could soon receive a major boost to their rotation as ace Logan Webb moves closer to returning from the injured list. The right-hander’s progress gives the Giants a needed source of optimism as the club tries to stabilize its pitching staff entering Tuesday night’s matchup vs.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Giants Facing Bryce Eldridge Decision After Buster Posey Comments

The San Francisco Giants are fourth in the NL West at 20-28 entering Tuesday night's matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and their top prospect hasn't helped matters.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

D-backs' Ryne Nelson, Giants' Landen Roupp want same thing: elusive May win

Two pitchers looking for something positive to happen in May will oppose each other on Tuesday night when the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks continue a three-game series in Phoenix.

Robbie Ray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Yankees’ perfect trade offer for Giants’ Robbie Ray

The New York Yankees are elite right now. Six weeks into the 2026 season, they boast one of the top rotations that has them looking every bit the part of a World Series contender.

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San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Drew Gilbert won’t stop doing the Giants’ banned celebration, but Tony Vitello says two pumps is OK

Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello has had to turn into the fun police over the last week in his role as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, and it’s mostly because of Drew Gilbert.

Patrick Bailey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 18

Pitching prospect acquired in Patrick Bailey trade is displaying potential for the Giants

6' 1", 250-pound southpaw Matt Wilkinson looks like he could be a solid contributor for San Francisco someday. Nicknamed 'Tugboat' due to his stout stature, he was acquired alongside the number 29 pick in this year's upcoming draft in exchange for Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey.

Daniel Susac News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 18

San Francisco's swing through Sacramento was special for Susac

Giants' rookie catcher Daniel Susac came to Spring Training in 2026, not really sure what to expect. And to be fair? Neither did anyone else, including those within the franchise.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 17

How can the San Francisco Giants remedy their scoring sickness?

There's just really no way to sugarcoat it: the San Francisco Giants' offense is historically bad. Heading into play on May 16th, they were the lowest-scoring team in the game, and several factors have come into play for them to fall to this level, as well.

Heliot Ramos News / Field Level Media / May 16

Giants place OF Heliot Ramos (quad) on 10-day IL

The San Francisco Giants placed left fielder Heliot Ramos on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a right quadriceps strain. Ramos was injured during Friday night's 6-2 loss to the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.

Luis Arraez News / Just Baseball / May 16

Luis Arraez Has Returned To Prime Form in San Francisco

Luis Arraez was undoubtedly the most polarizing free agent heading into last winter. So much so that it led to a slow free agency that felt like it would never end.

Robbie Ray News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Report: Former Cy Young winner could be traded at the deadline

A former Cy Young Award winner may have to sleep with one eye open for the next couple of months. San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray could potentially be available for trade ahead of the Aug.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / May 14

Are Giants looking to move Rafael Devers?

It didn't take long for Rafael Devers to go from a disrespected star to having one of the worst contracts in all of baseball. Are the Giants looking for an escape route?

Three MLB teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / May 14

The Giants Improved a Talented Farm System in the Patrick Bailey Trade

Buster Posey has made it clear that he’s not afraid to take a swing by making a big trade in the early parts of the season. Last year, we saw him acquire Rafael Devers in the first half of June, and this year, he dealt back-to-back Gold Glove winner Patrick Bailey in early May.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Three MLB teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

As the major league season approaches the quarter mark, several teams are seeing their playoff hopes slip away. Although the MLB trade deadline is not until August 3, these teams could get an early jump on the trade market, potentially maximizing their return.

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

New update emerges on when Mets owner Steve Cohen could make final David Stearns decision

Mets calling up top prospect in attempt to jumpstart lineup

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

Giants break out a bizarre three-man celebration

Beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series opener on Monday had the San Francisco Giants behaving wildly. After the final out of the Giants’ 9-3 win over

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

The Giants’ Long-Term Contracts Are Becoming A Big Problem

The Giants are in a real tough spot right now. They are 16-24 on the season, one of the worst records in baseball. An individual season being disappointing is something that happens to most teams but the current struggles are casting shadows over the long-term outlook since a lot of the disappointment is coming from the long-term core.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / May 11

Giants desperate for a do-over on their roster

The San Francisco Giants are in a mess of their own making.

The Giants’ Long-Term Contracts Are Becoming A Big Problem

Giants may already be willing to trade Rafael Devers

Tony Vitello responds to boos from Giants fans

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Giants may already be willing to trade Rafael Devers

Rafael Devers may have worn out his welcome in San Francisco in less than a year. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale listed the San Francisco Giants as one of the teams to watch ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and Devers as a name that could be on the move.