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Baseball legend Ron Washington leaves absolutely no doubt on how he feels about Tony Vitello in the big leagues

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello, who is in his first season as an MLB manager after spending eight seasons as the head coach of the Tennessee Vols, has one of the most respected minds in baseball on his coaching staff in Ron Washington.

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Giants Add Former Dodgers Player Amid MLB Free Agency

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers have a long, storied rivalry. Even though the intensity has cooled slightly since the 2021 season when San Francisco narrowly edged Los Angeles for the NL West title, the two clubs still take pride in outdoing one another.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Giants sign Dodgers’ World Series-winning reliever

The San Francisco Giants know how difficult taking down the Los Angeles Dodgers and winning the NL West can be. But in their effort to do so, the Giants have taken a page out of their rival’s playbook.

Adrian Houser News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 23

New Giants Starter Adrian Houser Talks About Journey to Giants

Adrian Houser’s rock bottom wasn't having to go to Texas Rangers camp last February as a non-roster invitee. Rock bottom was that the 2024 trade deadline.

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Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / February 23

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 44

We have reached the final chapter in the 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List! Just one more ballot must be submitted, and then we will have successfully ranked the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization.

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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.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 22

Giants Turn Wild Triple Play on Cubs in Spring Training Home Opener

Turning a triple play is hard enough in Major League baseball. Getting one in spring training almost feels impossible. But the San Francisco Giants pulled it off on Sunday at Scottsdale Stadium against the Chicago Cubs, and it’s one of the stranger triple plays one will see.

Blade Tidwell News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 22

Blade Tidwell Makes Strong Initial Case to Make Giants Opening Day Roster

Blade Tidwell got two lucky breaks in 2025. He was traded to the San Francisco Giants, and he got a new manager, one he’s quite familiar with. On Saturday, he got his first chance to pitch for his new manager, Tony Vitello, and his new team, in a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22

Giants turned the most bizarre triple play

The San Francisco Giants turned one of the most bizarre triple plays imaginable during their spring training game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The Cubs put two on with nobody out in the game at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Az.

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

The Giants Are Telling Us Plenty About Their Pitching Plans Without Saying It

The San Francisco Giants are just beginning their exhibition game schedule at spring training, which isn’t even at the halfway point. Assembling a pitching staff is a tall task.

Robbie Ray News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 22

Giants Post Lineup as Robbie Rays Makes Spring Training Debut vs. Cubs

After opening up the offense in Saturday’s spring training opener, the San Francisco Giants will open their home slate at Scottsdale Stadium against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

Three Takeaways from Giants Spring Training Opening Victory over Mariners

The San Francisco Giants found themselves down five runs after the first inning but rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners, 10-5, in their spring training opener on Saturday afternoon in Peoria Ariz.

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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.

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Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / February 21

Tony Vitello's first spring training game with the Giants left the former Tennessee coach in literal pain

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello managed his first spring training game in the big leagues on Saturday. Vitello, the Tennessee Vols' head baseball coach from 2017 to 2025, saw his team get down 5-0 in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday in Cactus League action.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / February 21

Giants start the spring with a win

Spring Training is a funny time. It’s funny for a lot of reasons, but it’s funny first and foremost because games aren’t binary. In the postseason, you either win or you lose; there’s no in between.

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Giants Star Willy Adames Reveals What He Appreciates About Tony Vitello

Willy Adames entered last season, his first with the San Francisco Giants, with high expectations and in many ways he delivered. He signed a seven-year deal worth $182 million, which broke a franchise record set by Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey.

Luis Arraez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

Luis Arraez Has Message for Giants Fans as Regular Season Approaches

The San Francisco Giants are beginning the long march through spring training exhibition games to the regular season. The Giants have the honor of playing in the first game of the regular season as they will host the New York Yankees on March 25.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

Giants Reveal Starting Lineup for Spring Training Opener Against Mariners

After more than a week of spring training, the San Francisco Giants open the exhibition slate on the road against the Seattle Mariners. Saturday’s game will start at 1:10 p.m.

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

What We’re Actually Learning from Giants Pitchers and Catchers

The San Francisco Giants are set to begin their exhibition game slate at spring training on Saturday when they head to Peoria, Ariz., to face the Seattle Mariners.

Luis Arraez News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

Luis Arraez Drops Important Message For Giants Fans

The San Francisco Giants made Luis Arraez their top addition of the offseason after signing a one-year, $12 million contract earlier in the month. Adding the three-time batting champion completes a superstar-filled infield for the Giants this year.

Luis Arraez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Luis Arraez sends 1 specific message to fans after signing with Giants

Luis Arraez is a throwback to the way baseball used to be played. Instead of trying to drive the ball in the air and looking for extra base hits while being unafraid to strike out, Arraez wants to get base hits and hit more than .300.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Veteran MLB umpire retires after having one of 'worst performances'

A couple of veteran MLB umpires have decided to hang up the mask and chest protector.

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San Francisco Giants News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 20

Giants' Top Pitching Prospect Displaying Increased Velocity Early in Spring Training

The San Francisco Giants' top pitching prospect from last year is generating some buzz early in spring training. Carson Whisenhunt, San Francisco's No.

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Rafael Devers looks hefty in spring training video

The cameras are not doing Rafael Devers any favors during Spring Training. Major League Baseball’s official X account posted a video of the San Francisco Giants slugger Devers taking grounders on Thursday ahead of the team’s spring opener on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners.