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Giants prospect Jhonny Level has made huge strides in the Minors in 2026

The San Francisco Giants have a plethora of young players in their farm system playing several positions, but the shortstop spot is the most promising.

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Giants Minor League Baseball roundup: Tugboat takes off

This is the last Minor League Baseball roundup for a while, as I’m heading out on vacation tomorrow. Hold down the Minor League fort while I’m gone! In the meantime, here’s what the San Francisco Giants affiliates did on Tuesday … and Wednesday morning.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / May 13

Giants manager Tony Vitello had to turn into the fun police before game against Dodgers because of former Vols outfielder Drew Gilbert

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello had to turn into the fun police before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it’s all because of Drew Gilbert, a former Tennessee Vols outfielder.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 13

Haase Party Two: Giants catcher homers twice to beat Dodgers

Eric Haase is no kid, but he can definitely play. In his sixth game with the San Francisco Giants, the veteran catcher hit two home runs off Yoshinobu Yamamato (3-3), the second happening one pitch after Harrison Bader took Yamamoto deep in the 5th inning.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Eric Haase News / Field Level Media / May 13

Eric Haase hits 2 HRs, Giants beat Dodgers again

Eric Haase hit two home runs, Harrison Bader added another and the San Francisco Giants continued their success against the Los Angeles Dodgers this season with a 6-2 road victory on Tuesday.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Three teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

As the major league season approaches the quarter mark, several teams are seeing their playoff hopes slip away. Although the MLB trade deadline is not until August 3, these teams could get an early jump on the trade market, potentially maximizing their return.

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

New update emerges on when Mets owner Steve Cohen could make final David Stearns decision

Mets calling up top prospect in attempt to jumpstart lineup

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Insider Reveals Why Giants Traded Patrick Bailey

The Buster Posey/Tony Vitello era has not gotten off to a great start with the San Francisco Giants. Despite picking up a 7-3 win over the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers last night, the Giants still sit at a disappointing 17-24 on the season and in fourth place in the NL West.

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 12

MLB Analyst discusses ways the Giants can get Bryce Eldridge regular at-bats

The San Francisco Giants held back several urges to call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge before finally biting the bullet on May 4. While the team may have been hesitant, that hesitation wasn't due to a lack of talent.

Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 12

Are we seeing a resurgent Rafael Devers?

The old Rafael devers just might be back. The much-maligned San Francisco Giants first baseman hasn't looked the same since he arrived in 'Frisco, but that could all be changing as his bat has been heating up as of late.

San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

Giants break out a bizarre three-man celebration

Beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series opener on Monday had the San Francisco Giants behaving wildly. After the final out of the Giants’ 9-3 win over

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / May 12

Rafael Devers, Giants heating up ahead of rematch vs. skidding Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers would love to see Mookie Betts get back in the swing of things and watch Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat the San Francisco Giants for the first time in his career.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / May 12

Rafael Devers helps Giants pull away for victory over Dodgers

Rafael Devers had two hits, two RBIs and three runs, Heliot Ramos and Willy Adames delivered two-run hits and the San Francisco Giants spoiled Mookie Betts' return to the lineup with a 9-3 road win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

The Giants’ Long-Term Contracts Are Becoming A Big Problem

The Giants are in a real tough spot right now. They are 16-24 on the season, one of the worst records in baseball. An individual season being disappointing is something that happens to most teams but the current struggles are casting shadows over the long-term outlook since a lot of the disappointment is coming from the long-term core.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / May 11

Giants desperate for a do-over on their roster

The San Francisco Giants are in a mess of their own making.

The Giants’ Long-Term Contracts Are Becoming A Big Problem

Giants may already be willing to trade Rafael Devers

Tony Vitello responds to boos from Giants fans

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

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Giants Would Love to Trade These Players

The San Francisco Giants have gotten off to an ugly 16-24 start to the 2026 MLB regular season under rookie manager Tony Vitello. The Giants, who haven't had a winning record since 2021, have lost nine of their last 12 games and it's becoming fair to assume that they will be sellers at the MLB trade deadline come August.

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Giants may already be willing to trade Rafael Devers

Rafael Devers may have worn out his welcome in San Francisco in less than a year. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale listed the San Francisco Giants as one of the teams to watch ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and Devers as a name that could be on the move.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 11

Patrick Bailey Is Wildly Underrated

A survey from 2023 found that nearly half of American men think they could land a passenger plane. Another poll from 2019 found that 12% of British men thought they could win a point off Serena Williams.

San Francisco Giants News / Total Pro Sports / May 11

MLB Rumors: Giants Could Unload Four Players, Including Jung Hoo Lee And Rafael Devers

The vibe around the San Francisco Giants is getting uglier by the week. After years of massive spending and headline-grabbing additions, the Giants are now staring at another losing season, and league execs believe major changes could be coming soon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 10

Improved Pirates still have major flaws that will hold them back

The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are an objectively better team than they have been in recent seasons, but they still have some significant flaws.

Pirates Give Optimistic Return Timeline for Jared Jones

Livvy Dunne Reveals 1-Rule Policy That She Follows With MLB Star Paul Skenes

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

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

Sam Hentges News / Field Level Media / May 10

Giants activate LHP Sam Hentges for long-awaited return

After missing nearly 22 months because of injuries, left-hander San Hentges is set to make his return after he was activated by the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Tony Vitello News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Tony Vitello responds to boos from Giants fans

San Francisco Giants fans could not hide their frustration Saturday during the team’s 13-3 loss, and manager Tony Vitello could not even blame them. The Giants fell 13-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Ca.

Logan Webb News / Total Pro Sports / May 10

Logan Webb Puts Up Strong Resistance To Giants Manager Before Joining 15-Day IL

Logan Webb carved out a reputation as one of the dependable starting pitchers in the MLB over the past half-decade. The San Francisco Giants’ ace has been indispensable to the team with his durability and efficiency on the mound.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Giants Place Logan Webb On 15-Day IL, Recall Trevor McDonald

Giants right-hander Logan Webb is heading to the injured list with right knee bursitis, the team announced. Fellow righty Trevor McDonald is coming back up to the big leagues.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / May 9

Patrick Bailey Is Slowly Losing His Everyday Role

Two years ago, Patrick Bailey looked like the long-term solution behind the plate for the San Francisco Giants. Of course, he was defending at an elite level, but he was actually hitting at an above-average clip.

Bryce Eldridge News / Just Baseball / May 6

How Can the Giants Make Sure Bryce Eldridge Is Here to Stay?

One could argue that Bryce Eldridge is the best prospect the San Francisco Giants have seen since the guy who’s now calling the shots — Buster Posey. Sure, names like Marco Luciano or Joey Bart had their moments as top-tier prospects, but both clearly had flaws in their game that kept them from becoming impactful big leaguers.