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The Move from the 2026 Trade Deadline That Will Pay Off for the Giants

The best move the San Francisco Giants made at the 2026 trade deadline was the one that brought them Ramon Marquez. They acquired the right-hander and relief prospect Marty Gair in the Aug.

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Taira Uematsu named first base coach; Ron Washington and Gary Pattis return

There are some coaching changes coming for the San Francisco Giants. Last week, in a surprising move, Giants hitting coach Hunter Mense departed the organization after a single year, opting to take the same job with the Kansas City Royals, a move that appears to be driven by a desire to be closer to family.

Harrison Bader News / McCovey Chronicles / November 10

Bummer! Harrison Bader will remain a Giant (for now)

Per John Shea and others, Buster Posey has told reporters at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas that Harrison Bader will remain in the Giants organization. After suspending him without pay for the final two months of 2026, there was some thought that the team would go through the administrative procedure needed to void his $13 million salary for 2027.

Zack Minasian News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 10

Giants Received Worrying News on Randy Rodríguez After Tommy John Surgery

Randy Rodríguez has suffered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. General manager Zack Minasian revealed that the reliever is unlikely to pitch again in the Arizona Fall League this autumn.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 10

Giants Predicted to Sign 2026 All-Star in Free Agency

The Giants have a lot of work to do in free agency. After a disappointing season that saw the team tie a Major League record for players used, Buster Posey and Zack Minasian must knock free agency out of the park if the Giants are to compete for a playoff spot next season.

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The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Randy Rodriguez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 9

An Injured Player Whose Return Could Help the Giants in 2027

Randy Rodriguez could give the San Francisco Giants a reliever they can turn to when the middle of an order comes up late in a close game. The right-hander missed all of 2026 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2025 and returned to game action in the Arizona Fall League in October.

Luis Arraez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 9

Giants Linked to Potential $51 Million Luis Arraez Reunion

The San Francisco Giants just traded Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies in August. Would it make any sense to bring him back in free agency? There seems to be some speculation that it could happen.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 8

The Move from the 2026 Trade Deadline the Giants Might Regret

The San Francisco Giants might spend part of this winter looking for a pitcher like the one they traded in August. Erik Miller missed bats from the left side, handled late innings, and was still years away from free agency.

Marcelo Mayer News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 8

What Should the San Francisco Giants Expect from Marcelo Mayer in 2027?

The San Francisco Giants have several young players who will need to contribute next year, and Marcelo Mayer may be the most unpredictable on their roster as we head into the 2027 season.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Giants Get Something for Almost Nothing in Minor Trade With Nationals

Few people are going to remember Friday’s trade between the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals as the move that transformed either franchise.

Harrison Bader News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Harrison Bader’s Injury History and Slow Recovery Raise Big Questions for Giants

The San Francisco Giants should prepare Drew Gilbert to start in center field while Harrison Bader works toward a regular workload. Injuries limited Bader to 30 games in 2026, and his efforts to return from a left foot injury stalled more than once.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Giants Should Avoid an Expensive Mistake With Former All-Star Pitcher

Free agency has a funny way of making baseball teams forget what year it is. A player puts together a few good-to-great seasons, builds a reputation as one of the best at his position, and suddenly finds himself getting paid for accomplishments that happened three years ago.

Reiver Sanmartin News / Viral Sports News / November 7

Giants Acquire 23-Year-Old Strikeout Artist in Trade

The San Francisco Giants turned a necessary roster cut into a quiet addition of upside when they sent left-hander Reiver Sanmartin to the Washington Nationals for right-handed reliever Robert Cranz, the team announced.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 6

Giants Might Have an Unusual Solution to Their Rotation Problem

The San Francisco Giants traded away one of their most dependable starting pitchers in August, collected two prospects and turned their attention toward the future.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 6

Giants Receive Grim 2027 Outlook Following Disastrous Season

A 65-97 season apparently wasn’t enough punishment for the San Francisco Giants. MLB.com decided to pile on to the rubble, placing the club 27th in its way-too-early power rankings for 2027.

Reiver Sanmartin News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Giants Trade Reiver Sanmartin To Nationals

12:45pm: The two teams have announced the swap. 12:30pm: The Nationals are acquiring left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin from the Giants, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 5

San Francisco Giants Release 6 Players in Major Shakeup

The San Francisco Giants have released six players from their Dominican Summer League (DSL) affiliates, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

Patrick Bailey News / Just Baseball / November 5

Reexamining the Giants’ Patrick Bailey Trade

When Giants fans got a notification from Jeff Passan on May 9 this year, they couldn’t believe what they were reading. Their “catcher of the future” had just been traded to the Cleveland Guardians for an unranked prospect and a late first-round pick.

Tristan Beck News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Tristan Beck Signs With KBO’s LG Twins

The LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization announced the signing of right-hander Tristan Beck to a one-year deal. He’s guaranteed $878K in the form of a $300K signing bonus and $578K salary.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Giants rumors: Could San Francisco sign Tarik Skubal instead of Dodgers?

The San Francisco Giants struggled in 2026. They finished the season at 65-97, fourth in the NL West. The pitching was a major issue. They finished 23rd in the majors in team ERA.

Rafael Devers News / Baseball Now / November 4

Another Rafael Devers Trade Not Out of Question This Offseason

It ain't easy being an All-Star caliber slugger trying to find a long-term home, apparently. Rafael Devers has delivered as advertised for the San Francisco Giants, and this past season was another highly productive offensive one for the two-time Silver Slugger.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Giants Designate Reiver Sanmartin, Decline Option On Rowan Wick

The Giants announced Monday that they’ve designated left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin for assignment, dropping their 40-man roster to an even 40 players.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / November 1

Former Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello was spotted at a huge college football game and he found a way to represent Tennessee

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello is making the rounds this offseason. Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, who just wrapped up his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, said in August that he’s “super juiced” to go to some college football games this fall.

San Francisco Giants News / New Baseball Media / October 31

What the Giants Should Target During the 2026-27 Offseason

Despite adding big fish via free agency and the trade market over the past few years, the Giants’ 2026 season didn’t go well. Yes, the club added assets for the future, a big plus.

Tony Vitello News / Yardbarker / October 1

Three questions facing the San Francisco Giants this offseason

The Giants' 65-97 record was the fourth-worst in franchise history and illustrates the work that general manager Zack Minasian and president of baseball operations Buster Posey have to do.

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