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Red Sox try to solve deceptive Giants LHP Matt Wilkinson in sweep quest

In a matchup of two promising rookie left-handers, Matt Wilkinson makes his second MLB start for the San Francisco Giants as they look to salvage the finale of a three-game weekend series against the host Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.

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Giants 19-Year-Old Super Prospect Should Be at the Triple-A Level in 2027

Baseball has been like a bad headache by the Bay in 2026, with the local nine mired in one of its historically one of its worse either. There's literally almost nothing left to play for this season.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 22

Giants Make Surprising Change Atop Lineup Against Red Sox

The San Francisco Giants are changing things up at the top of the order as the team tries to come back from a loss at Fenway Park on Friday. For the first time this year, Victor Bericoto is going to get an opportunity to be in the leadoff position for the Giants.

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 22

Giants' Starter Logan Webb's Luck Runs Out Against the Red Sox

Rafael Devers' return to Fenway Park may have featured a home run, but it was all for naught against his former team. The Boston Red Sox rained on Raffy's reunion by defeating his San Francisco Giants, 6-4.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 22

Giants Slugger Rafael Devers Returns to Boston with a Bang

As the San Francisco Giants were preparing to travel East for three games at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, the natives were apparently pretty fired up about the return of a former BoSox player.

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.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 22

'I’m Disappointed': Red Sox Broadcaster Makes Feelings Clear on Giants’ Star as Crowd Boos Him Upon Return

The boos said what the broadcaster did not have to. Red Sox fans were still angry over how everything fell apart last season, and when Rafael Devers walked back into Fenway Park 14 months later, this time wearing a Giants uniform and facing Boston, they made sure he heard it.

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / August 22

Certain horrors

Some things just can’t be unseen. Certain horrors that slash across one’s field of vision scar the irises. Blink, and they are there. Blink…still there.

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

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

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.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 21

Giants Offensive Issues Are Obvious In August

Most fans and observers of the San Francisco Giants will tell you the brutal truth about the team's performance in 2026. Just about every aspect of the

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Yunior Marte News / McCovey Chronicles / August 21

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, August 20: Yunior Marte and Cesar Perdomo shove

A busy and exciting day for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates. Let’s talk about what happened! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game.

Buster Posey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 21

Buster Posey Counting on Former Phillies Prospect to Emerge as a Starter for Giants

The San Francisco Giants were considered one of the teams that truly fared well and improved their organization at this year's trade deadline. Mired in the midst of a muddled 2026, president of baseball operations Buster Posey made all the right moves - at least at first glance.

Willy Adames News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Giants Sends Message to Willy Adames After Big Accomplishment

The San Francisco Giants had a reason to celebrate Thursday as Willy Adames reached a major milestone in his career. Adames launched a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians, giving him the 200th homer of his Major League career.

Keaton Winn News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Giants Place Keaton Winn On IL With Elbow Neuritis

The Giants announced that right-hander Keaton Winn has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 19, with right elbow neuritis. Left-hander Reiver Sanmartin has been recalled as the corresponding move.

Victor Bericoto News / Field Level Media / August 19

Victor Bericoto delivers as Giants blank Guardians 1-0

Victor Bericoto singled off Brayan Rocchio's glove in the fourth inning to score Rafael Devers, and three pitchers combined for a shutout as the visiting San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Wednesday night.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Giants Make Major Announcement on $182 Million Bust

The San Francisco Giants find themselves in another lost season, and Wednesday’s lineup announcement against the Cleveland Guardians offered only modest news amid the wreckage.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Giants Acquire 24-Year-Old Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move

The San Francisco Giants made several roster adjustments Wednesday ahead of the middle game in their series against the Cleveland Guardians, claiming a young left-handed pitcher off waivers while shuffling other arms and moving two players to the longer injured list.

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.

The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / August 17

The Giants made an official decision on Tony Vitello’s future, then the next day the former Vols coach called out his team in a loud way

It was a whirlwind weekend for former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello. It was quite a weekend for San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / August 17

Reports: Giants call up LHP Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson

The San Francisco Giants are calling up left-hander Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson for what would be his major league debut, according to multiple media reports on Monday.