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Giants edge Cardinals, close in on first home series sweep of season

Landen Roupp threw six shutout innings, Bryce Eldridge and Christian Koss smacked home runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Tuesday night for a second consecutive victory over the National League wild-card contender.

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Giants use long ball and starting pitching to beat Cardinals 2-1

The season is winding down, which can only mean one thing: it’s time for the greatest hits to be replayed. It happens in every baseball season, good, bad, or mediocre.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / September 8

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, September 4-6: Delightful debuts galore

For one last weekend, all of the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates were in action, playing regularly scheduled games. Both Low-A San Jose and High-A Eugene wrapped up their seasons on Sunday though … but it’s on to the playoffs!

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / September 8

The best episodes of Star Trek, according to the San Francisco Giants

The Star Trek franchise was born 60 years ago today with the premiere of “The Man Trap” on NBC. What does that have to do with the San Francisco Giants?

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Single-season HR leader by team' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Active RBI leaders' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Lindy's Sports / September 8

How Rafael Devers Is Thriving in a Lost Giants Season

A weekend series between the Mets and Giants offered little in terms of significance for postseason position. Both teams made their exits from playoff

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 8

Logan Webb’s Bounce-Back Start Shouldn’t Be Overlooked After Giants’ Walk-Off Win

The San Francisco Giants may have blown the lead in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals, but found a way to win the game outright with a walk-off infield single by Shay Whitcomb, taking game one against the Cardinals.

Marcelo Mayer News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Giants Reveal Update on if Marcelo Mayer Will Return

The San Francisco Giants could still get a look at Marcelo Mayer before the end of the season. Manager Tony Vitello said Monday there is “a chance” the former top prospect makes his Giants debut, provided his recovery continues on schedule.

Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 8

Rafael Devers Adds His Name to an Exclusive List in Giants History

The San Francisco Giants made a massive trade with the Boston Red Sox that sent corner infielder/designated hitter Rafael Devers to the Giants to improve their future.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Giants shake off Cardinals' late rally, prevail in 11 innings

Shay Whitcomb's infield single scored automatic runner Nate Furman from third base with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning Monday night, allowing the host San Francisco Giants to hand the playoff-contending St.

Rafael Devers News / Yardbarker / September 7

Rafael Devers becomes Giant among legends with clutch double

While the 2026 season might be one San Francisco Giants fans hope to forget, it's been memorable for Devers individually.

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 MLB Draft Review: San Francisco Giants

The Giants have slowly made progress in their quest to rebuild organizational prospect depth. But over the past few months, the club has been able to acquire intriguing pieces through trades and international free agency.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Tony Vitello News / EssentiallySports / September 6

Giants Manager Tony Vitello Explains Ejection After Failed Challenge Call

It looks like Tony Vitello can surpass Aaron Boone in ejections, with the San Francisco Giants manager climbing the ejection list. His temper flared again on Saturday against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Tony Vitello News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

Mets broadcaster calls umpires out after Giants’ Tony Vitello gets ejected

Giants manager Tony Vitello was ejected once again on Saturday, and it did not take long for a Mets broadcaster to point out a growing pattern around the men in blue.

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 5

Christian Koss, Rafael Devers homer twice as Giants power past Mets

Christian Koss and Rafael Devers both hit two homers Saturday, when the visiting San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 9-5 in the middle game of a three-game series.

Ryan Walker News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Giants Make Roster Move Ahead of Mets Game

Ryan Walker’s difficult 2026 season has taken another turn, with the San Francisco Giants optioning the right-hander to Triple-A Sacramento ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the New York Mets.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 5

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.

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

The '1986 New York Mets' quiz

San Francisco Giants 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.

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.

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.

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

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz