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Royals Hire Hunter Mense As Hitting Coach

The Royals are hiring Hunter Mense as their hitting coach, per reporting from Mark Feinsand and Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. Mense had been in that same role with the Giants.

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Rafael Devers is a Silver Slugger Award finalist

The #3 story of the San Francisco Giants’ season was Rafael Devers making it clear that he’s still a dominant force at the plate. He can still hit and hit in any stadium, win or lose.

Willy Adames News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 5

Willy Adames’ Plunging Numbers Raise a Hard Question for the Giants

The San Francisco Giants should keep Willy Adames this winter and start him at shortstop in 2027 if he is healthy. The harder question is how long to keep giving him those starts if the range problems that surfaced in 2026 persist.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 5

The Pitch That Changed the 1987 NLCS: When Bob Forsch Hit Jeffrey Leonard

The San Francisco Giants were cruising. It was Oct. 9, 1987, and the Giants were leading the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Candlestick Park.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 5

San Francisco Giants Release 6 Players in Major Shakeup

The San Francisco Giants have released six players from their Dominican Summer League (DSL) affiliates, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

Patrick Bailey News / Just Baseball / November 5

Reexamining the Giants’ Patrick Bailey Trade

When Giants fans got a notification from Jeff Passan on May 9 this year, they couldn’t believe what they were reading. Their “catcher of the future” had just been traded to the Cleveland Guardians for an unranked prospect and a late first-round pick.

Tristan Beck News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Tristan Beck Signs With KBO’s LG Twins

The LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization announced the signing of right-hander Tristan Beck to a one-year deal. He’s guaranteed $878K in the form of a $300K signing bonus and $578K salary.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 4

Giants Prospect Dalton Wentz Selected to Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game

This upcoming Sunday the best players participating in the Arizona Fall League will get the chance to represent their organizations at the Fall Stars Game.

Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / November 4

2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 4

Note: It’s nomination day! So in addition to voting, head to the comment section to nominate players for Friday’s CPL. We’re fully off and running with the 2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List, which will see us rank the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 4

The Giants Could Find a Valuable Catching Option on a Budget

Kyle Higashioka could give the San Francisco Giants a modestly priced way to add experience behind the plate. A short contract would make sense if his medical evaluation supports a role backing up Daniel Susac.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Giants rumors: Could San Francisco sign Tarik Skubal instead of Dodgers?

The San Francisco Giants struggled in 2026. They finished the season at 65-97, fourth in the NL West. The pitching was a major issue. They finished 23rd in the majors in team ERA.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 4

The Year Giants Legend Will Clark Nearly Stole Tony Gwynn’s Batting Title

Tony Gwynn won eight National League batting titles during his Hall of Fame career. In 1989, Will Clark nearly prevented him from winning one of them. Clark, the San Francisco Giants' hard-hitting first baseman, was enjoying the finest season of his young career.

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Rafael Devers News / Baseball Now / November 4

Another Rafael Devers Trade Not Out of Question This Offseason

It ain't easy being an All-Star caliber slugger trying to find a long-term home, apparently. Rafael Devers has delivered as advertised for the San Francisco Giants, and this past season was another highly productive offensive one for the two-time Silver Slugger.

Steven Okert News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 3

Reuniting with Steven Okert Is In the Giants Best Interest

The San Francisco Giants are coming off a pretty rough 2026 campaign, finishing fourth in the National League West, sporting a poor 65-97 record. A large part of the team’s struggles was due to the overall disappointing numbers provided by the bullpen.

Eduard Bazardo News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 3

A Minor Trade That Could Pay Major Dividends for Giants

The San Francisco Giants should explore a modest trade for Seattle Mariners reliever Eduard Bazardo. His recent workload and stronger previous results make him worth considering for a specific middle-inning job.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 3

San Francisco Giants Part Ways With 6-Year MLB Veteran

The San Francisco Giants designated left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin for assignment this week, trimming their 40-man roster back to the limit after a busy day of offseason moves.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 3

Giants Complete Massive Roster Overhaul With 11 Players Losing 40-Man Spots

The San Francisco Giants front office staff have had their hands full the last few days trying to get their 40-man roster trimmed down so that they could transfer the 60-day injured back.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Giants Designate Reiver Sanmartin, Decline Option On Rowan Wick

The Giants announced Monday that they’ve designated left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin for assignment, dropping their 40-man roster to an even 40 players.

Marcelo Mayer News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 2

Giants Still Have Plenty of Questions About Marcelo Mayer Trade

Marcelo Mayer played six games for the San Francisco Giants in 2026. He collected one hit in 15 at-bats, struck out seven times and then headed into the offseason.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 2

San Francisco Giants Officially Release Veteran Pitcher

The San Francisco Giants placed right-handed pitcher Tristan Beck on unconditional release waivers on Monday, ending his tenure with the organization after four major-league seasons.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 1

Giants acquire pitcher in intriguing trade with Nationals

The San Francisco Giants are acquiring minor league left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck from the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Nate Furman as the team works to clear space on its 40-man roster.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / November 1

Former Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello was spotted at a huge college football game and he found a way to represent Tennessee

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello is making the rounds this offseason. Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, who just wrapped up his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, said in August that he’s “super juiced” to go to some college football games this fall.

San Francisco Giants News / New Baseball Media / October 31

What the Giants Should Target During the 2026-27 Offseason

Despite adding big fish via free agency and the trade market over the past few years, the Giants’ 2026 season didn’t go well. Yes, the club added assets for the future, a big plus.

Tony Vitello News / Yardbarker / October 1

Three questions facing the San Francisco Giants this offseason

The Giants' 65-97 record was the fourth-worst in franchise history and illustrates the work that general manager Zack Minasian and president of baseball operations Buster Posey have to do.

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