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Giants Manager Tony Vitello Stresses Being an ‘All-American Teammate’

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello continues to rack up milestones as he heads toward his first opening day as the leader of the franchise. On Sunday, it was his first day presiding over a full spring training camp as position players were required to report and go through their first mandatory workout in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Logan Webb gets brutally honest on Giants’ recent struggles

The San Francisco Giants are always going to put up a fight. They are a competitive team capable of beating any roster in Major League Baseball. Since winning three titles in five seasons starting 15 years ago, the Giants have been far from a World Series contender, but they are slowly building a roster worthy of being discussed as one.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

Giants add outfield depth with latest signing

Amid the start of Spring Training, the San Francisco Giants made another roster move Sunday, agreeing to a one-year major league contract with outfielder Will Brennan.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 16

How Should the Giants Handle Their Closer Role This Year?

The San Francisco Giants had one of, if not the, best bullpens in baseball leading up to the trade deadline in 2025. After dealing longtime San Francisco staples, Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval, the group looked like an absolute shell of itself in the second half.

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 15

Giants Fan Hits Bryce Eldridge up with ‘6-7 Craze’ Joke About His Height

Few people are going to miss San Francisco Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge. After all, he towers over most baseball players. The first baseman and designated hitter, who is just 21 years old, is poised to earn a spot on the opening day roster when the Giants host the New York Yankees in the Bay Area next month.

Will Brennan News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 15

Giants Sign Former Guardians Outfielder Will Brennan to Stoke More Competition

While the San Francisco Giants feel comfortable with their projected starting outfielders, they added additional depth on Sunday with the signing of Will Brennan.

Casey Schmitt News / McCovey Chronicles / February 14

Player review: Casey Schmitt

2025 stats: 95 G, 348 PA, .237/ .305/ .401, .163 ISO, 24 K%, 8 BB%, 101 OPS+, 0.6 bWAR Luis Arraez’s 2026 defensive reclamation project has kicked Casey Schmitt to the curb, and once again the infielder has found himself without a hook to hang his hat.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Why Justin Verlander won’t be at Tigers’ camp this weekend

As Justin Verlander has returned to the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season, there is no doubt excitement for all parties involved, including the fanbase.

Rowan Wick News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 14

Rowan Wick Signed as Giants’ Latest Attempt to Improve Bullpen Depth

San Francisco Giants fans can be forgiven for not knowing who Rowan Wick is. He hasn't pitched in the Majors since 2022. Yet, the Giants signed the right-hander on Friday to a one-year deal with a 2027 club option, based on how he resurrected his career as a reliever in Japan.

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Rowan Wick News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Giants Sign Rowan Wick

The Giants have signed right-hander Rowan Wick to a one-year major league deal, the team announced. The agreement includes a club option for 2027. Wick is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is not expected to pitch this season.

Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / February 13

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 41

It’s almost hard to believe, but we have a top 40 in the 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List. We only need four more ballots sent out and counted, and then we will have succeeded in once again ranking the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization.

Tony Vitello News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Tony Vitello makes feelings clear on entering Giants-Dodgers rivalry

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — The San Francisco Giants hired Tony Vitello as their new manager this offseason. The Giants believe in Vitello, who will attempt to lead San Francisco to the postseason this year.

Justin Verlander News / ESPN / February 12

Verlander: Knew road could lead back to Detroit

Justin Verlander said Thursday he knew he might someday come back to Detroit, but it's been a long road for both him and the franchise since he last pitched for the Tigers in 2017.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 12

Which Non-Rostered Giants Have the Best Shot at MLB Playing Time?

Non-roster invitees are never going to be the highlight of spring training. With freshly signed free agents and rising prospects getting their first tastes with their new squads, these guys will never steal the headlines.

Tony Vitello News / Total Pro Sports / February 11

'Might Ban Me For Any More Meetings' – Tony Vitello Sets The Tone For San Francisco Giants During First Workout

The San Francisco Giants started a new era last season with Buster Posey as their new president of baseball operations, but the team disappointed once again to finish outside a playoff berth.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Justin Verlander signing

While Verlander's career coming full circle is a nice story, it is also one that may have been born out of necessity.

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Tigers pitcher ruled out for season right after Justin Verlander signing

What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Verlander is returning to where it all started.

Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Verlander signing

Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation

Should Phillies, Pirates swap All-Stars?

Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal

Why Pirates were right to sign Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Luis Arráez Giants Move: How His 2026 Fantasy Value Shifts at Second Base

Luis Arráez was selective in where he’d play in 2026, and fantasy managers should rejoice for it. The three-time All Star agreed to a one-year, $12M deal with the San Francisco Giants just over a week ago and during a long offseason that saw Arráez specifically looking for a team that would let him play second base.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 7

3 Ways the Giants Can Still Fix Their Bullpen

To open the 2025 season, the San Francisco Giants had the best bullpen in all of baseball. Tyler Rogers was his typical, reliable self, Camilo Doval returned to the electric arm we saw in 2023, and Erik Miller stepped up as a legitimate left-handed reliever.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Giants Finalize 2026 Coaching Staff

The Giants officially announced Tony Vitello’s first major league coaching staff on Friday afternoon. Although much of the staff had been previously reported, the team revealed the promotions of Shane Robinson and Hector Borg as their respective base coaches.

Parks Harber News / New Baseball Media / February 5

Giants’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Davidson, Harber

The Giants were one of many teams to announce their 2026 Spring Training non-roster list on February 4. It’s a shorter list compared to other teams but one that does have some notable names.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 2

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Having the reigning back-to-back MVP in Shohei Ohtani to lead their lineup and a two-time Cy Young Award winner in Blake Snell leading their rotation, the Dodgers have a strong chance to three-peat as champs.

Tommy Edman could be ready sooner than expected for Dodgers

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan in World Baseball Classic

Dodgers star claims L.A. blocked him from playing in WBC

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

MLB to take over broadcasts for six additional teams

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31