San Francisco Giants: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carson Whisenhunt News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 25

Why Giants Could Be Without Carson Whisenhunt for Rest of Season

On the surface, it's a 15-day injured list to move for San Francisco Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt for a left elbow sprain. But his season is likely over.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Giants pitcher receives tough injury update after shortened start

Manager Tony Vitello’s first year with the San Francisco Giants has been one both he and the franchise hope to forget. Things have now gotten even worse after San Francisco’s latest injury update.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / August 25

Giants Carson Whisenhunt has a torn UCL, while Willy Adames has a partially-torn UCL

For a while, the San Francisco Giants seemed to have uncanny good fortune with pitcher health, at least in regards to major surgeries. Sadly, that string of luck has come to an end.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Willy Adames News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Giants’ Willy Adames gets elbow injury update before Reds game

The San Francisco Giants have plunged deeper into the abyss during the second half of the season, but Willy Adames has actually started to show signs of life.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 25

Giants Lineup Looks Very Different After Brutal Run of Injuries

It’s a problem when just filling out the lineup card is a challenge. That’s exactly where the San Francisco Giants find themselves. San Francisco is entering Tuesday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park with a 53-78 record.

Carson Whisenhunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Carson Whisenhunt undergoing MRI due to elbow discomfort

Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt exited last night’s game after experiencing pain in his left elbow and is headed for an MRI to determine if there’s a notable injury at play, reports Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 25

Rafael Devers Approaching Another Giants Single-Season Milestone

The San Francisco Giants ended their four-game skid Monday night at Oracle Park, defeating the Cincinnati Reds in shutout fashion. For a Giants team that hasn't performed well this season, it's encouraging to see they're still capable of pitching shutouts against teams that are also underperforming.

MLB News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello got his revenge against Chase Burns after some blunt comments that were made earlier this season

There’s no love lost between Tony Vitello and former Volunteers RHP Chase Burns. Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, who is in his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, exacted some revenge against former Vols RHP Chase Burns on Monday night in San Francisco.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Giants pull pitcher early from start vs. Reds amid injury concerns

The San Francisco Giants have not been having a good season this year. Sitting at 53 wins and 78 losses this year, it’s all but guaranteed that the team will miss the postseason again.

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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.

Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / August 25

Rafael Devers' 3-run homer powers Giants past Reds

Rafael Devers blasted a three-run home run and five relievers took over after injured starter Carson Whisenhunt exited, completing a five-hitter as the San Francisco Giants opened a week-long homestand with a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / August 24

Giants flip 19% of their roster; 3 to IL, 1 to bereavement, 1 optioned

It was too much to type for Giants beat writer Andrew Baggarly, but he helpfully copy-pasted the Giants’ media release about their bevy of roster moves

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Giants Announce 10 Roster Moves

The Giants are swapping out almost 20% of their active roster. San Francisco placed Willy Adames (left elbow sprain), JT Brubaker (bruised ribs) and Victor Bericoto (bone bruise in right knee) on the injured list.

Christian Koss News / NBC Sports / August 23

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Victor Bericoto News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Red Sox fan ejected after interference play injures Giants’ Victor Bericoto

Everything continues to go wrong for the San Francisco Giants in 2026. Giants left fielder Victor Bericoto was injured during Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox.

Matt Wilkinson News / Field Level Media / August 23

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.

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.

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Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / August 21

Giants' Rafael Devers ready for first return to Boston

As the Red Sox continue their American League playoff chase, a familiar face will pay a visit to Boston with the San Francisco Giants this weekend. The teams begin a three-game interleague series on Friday night, with San Francisco slugger Rafael Devers returning to Boston for the first time since a blockbuster trade in June 2025.

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.

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.

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