-
-
Follow Us
-
On Facebook
On Flipboard
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / September 9
Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, September 8: Sacramento explodes, San Jose rolls 
Four games for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates on Tuesday, and half of them were playoff games. Let’s dive into the action! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game.
Carson Whisenhunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
Carson Whisenhunt Scheduled For Tommy John Surgery Next Week
The Giants already made it known last month that young lefty Carson Whisenhunt had been diagnosed with ligament damage in his left elbow and would require surgery of some kind.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 9
San Francisco Giants Finally Have the Offensive Duo They’ve Been Looking For
The San Francisco Giants will look back on the 2026 season with many questions, 'What went wrong?' being the most prominent. But for a franchise looking
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?
Rafael Devers News / Just Baseball / September 9
Rafael Devers Is Making History While Proving the Haters Wrong
The San Francisco Giants shocked the world when they traded for Rafael Devers in June of last year. Quite frankly, nobody knew he was available in trade talks and Buster Posey struck while the iron was hot.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 9
Cardinals try to maintain slim playoff chances in matchup against spoiler Giants
St. Louis will have to figure out a way to slow down Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldridge when the Cardinals attempt to avoid a three-game road sweep by the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.
San Francisco Giants News / EssentiallySports / September 9
Giants Suffer Brutal Playoff Blow as 5-Year Postseason Drought Continues
“My message is that I hear you on your frustration. There’s a lot of frustration on our end as well. We’ve underperformed the way that we have this year, and, you know, hang in there.” That’s what Buster Posey told reporters back on June 24.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / September 9
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 9
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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' 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.
Joel Kuhnel News / Viral Sports News / September 4
Giants Acquire 290-Pound Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move
The San Francisco Giants claimed right-hander Joel Kuhnel off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, adding another veteran arm as they play out a lost season, per MLB.com’s transaction log.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Don't let Pirates ace Paul Skenes' dud distract you from Giants ace Logan Webb's woes
San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb should thank Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes.
MLB News / Just Baseball / August 31
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 31
There’s just under a month remaining in the MLB season, so every game is crucial to your fantasy team’s title push. In head-to-head leagues, your playoffs are likely underway at this point.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
ADVERTISE
JOBS
FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2026 YB Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.