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Giants Pitcher Carson Whisenhunt Falls Victim To Troubling Injury Trend

To be honest, the San Francisco Giants really didn't need any more bad news in 2026. Already mired in one of the most disappointing seasons in team history and a laughingstock at 54-78, they got slapped with an injury to go along with all the insults.

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How The Giants Built One of Baseball’s Best Farm Systems

For years, the San Francisco Giants have had one of the more depleted farm systems in all of baseball. They repeatedly failed to develop talent and turn top prospects into everyday contributors at the big-league level.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26

Giants' Rafael Devers joins Barry Bonds on multiple franchise all-time lists

Though the San Francisco Giants failed to win on Wednesday and, in fact, blew a six-run lead in the ninth inning to the Cincinnati Reds, Rafael Devers still made history.

Reds rookie Sal Stewart joins exclusive company with 100-RBI season

Cal Raleigh joins Ken Griffey Jr., other Mariners legends in record books amid rough season

Kyle Schwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer as Phillies blank Mariners

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper is making the most of his MLB promotion

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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / August 26

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, August 25: Dalton Wentz with a grand introduction

For the final time this year, five of the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates were in action on Tuesday. Let’s jump straight into it.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / August 26

Catching up with some old friends

The San Francisco Giants wisely decided to become extreme sellers at this year’s trade deadline, swapping six major-leaguers in five separate trades. While the players coming back are all in the minor leagues, besides reliever Anthony Molina, the ex-Giants are all over the playoff race.

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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.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Giants manager Tony Vitello got ejected and everything he was yelling was captured on a hot mic and it’s incredible to hear

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello is no stranger to getting ejected from games. a Former Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello is no stranger to getting ejected.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 26

Rafael Devers Joins Barry Bonds, Willie Mays in Incredible Giants History

When looking over the San Francisco Giants' 2026 season, there hasn’t been much to celebrate. Rafael Devers continues to impress, though, and this time he has proven yet again why the organization made such a significant investment in him.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Giants Get an Update on When Bryce Eldridge Will Return

The San Francisco Giants have had a nightmare 2026 season and sit 16.5 games back of the third and final National League Wild Card spot. While the team has not performed at the level that fans were hoping, there have been some clear bright spots in the organization.

Braxton Roxby News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Giants Select Braxton Roxby

The Giants announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Braxton Roxby. He will take the active roster spot of fellow righty Adrian Houser, who has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.

Logan Webb News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Giants Make Surprise Logan Webb Decision Before Reds Game

Just three hours before their scheduled game against the Cincinnati Reds, the San Francisco Giants are switching up today’s starting pitcher. Wednesday’s scheduled starter, Landen Roupp, will switch spots with ace Logan Webb, who will start against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo in today’s series finale.

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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.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 26

Giants Completely Reshuffle Lineup for Series Finale Against Reds

The San Francisco Giants and their fans have something they can be happy about. They have already secured a series win over the Cincinnati Reds. On Wednesday afternoon, they will be trying to finish the sweep behind Logan Webb.

Carson Whisenhunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Giants’ Carson Whisenhunt To Undergo UCL Surgery

Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt will undergo surgery to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.

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Drew Gilbert News / A to Z Sports / August 26

‘Maybe it’s an SEC thing’ – Former Tennessee standout Drew Gilbert was thrown at in an MLB game by a former Florida pitcher

Former Tennessee Vols outfielder Drew Gilbert was part of a very strange moment on Tuesday night in San Francisco. Former Tennessee Vols outfielder Drew Gilbert was part of a strange moment on Tuesday night in San Francisco.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 26

Giants' Brutal Injury Situation Somehow Just Got Even Worse

Just when you think the San Francisco Giants situation can’t get any worse, it does. And it’s not the first time. On Monday evening, Carson Whisenhunt left the mound with an elbow injury.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Willy Adames Diagnosed With UCL Sprain; Adrian Houser Headed For MRI

Giants shortstop Willy Adames has been diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Giants' Tony Vitello Provides Adrian Houser Update After Early Exit

San Francisco Giants right-hander Adrian Houser left Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds after experiencing tightness in his throwing arm, adding another concern to an already depleted rotation.

Landen Roupp News / Field Level Media / August 26

Giants' Landen Roupp eager to give bullpen a breather vs. Reds

Right-hander Landen Roupp will attempt to duplicate the scoreless starts of his two teammates the past two nights -- but with a different personal ending -- when the San Francisco Giants vie for a series sweep of the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26

Giants overcome another injury to starting pitcher to beat Reds

Rafael Devers hit another home run, another pitcher got injured early in his start, and the San Francisco Giants followed a winning -- albeit painful -- script Tuesday night to beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds 3-1.

Carson Whisenhunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Carson Whisenhunt undergoing MRI due to elbow discomfort

Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt exited last night’s game after experiencing pain in his left elbow and is headed for an MRI to determine if there’s a notable injury at play, reports Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle.

MLB News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello got his revenge against Chase Burns after some blunt comments that were made earlier this season

There’s no love lost between Tony Vitello and former Volunteers RHP Chase Burns. Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, who is in his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, exacted some revenge against former Vols RHP Chase Burns on Monday night in San Francisco.

Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / August 25

Rafael Devers' 3-run homer powers Giants past Reds

Rafael Devers blasted a three-run home run and five relievers took over after injured starter Carson Whisenhunt exited, completing a five-hitter as the San Francisco Giants opened a week-long homestand with a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

Victor Bericoto News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Red Sox fan ejected after interference play injures Giants’ Victor Bericoto

Everything continues to go wrong for the San Francisco Giants in 2026. Giants left fielder Victor Bericoto was injured during Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 21

Rafael Devers hears boos, homers in return to Fenway Park

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers made his first return to Fenway Park as a visiting player on Friday night, and it produced some mixed results for him.

White Sox will have a significant advantage during final stretch of the season

Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics

Jacob Misiorowski outduels Chris Sale as Brewers edge Braves

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in six-RBI eruption against Giants

Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jo Adell delivered one of the best performances of his career on Tuesday, even after suffering an injury. suffered a knee contusion after fouling a pitch from starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt.

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