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Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / December 29

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 23

The calendar is flipping in just a few days, and as we begin a new year, we begin a new task: the second half of the 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List.

Grant McCray News / McCovey Chronicles / December 26

Player review: Grant McCray

2025 MLB stats: 26 PA, 22 G, .091/ .160/ .182, 7.7 BB%, 42.3 K% AAA: 510 PA, .250/ .329/ .512, .167 ISO, 10.8 BB%, 27.1 K%, 27 SB Grant McCray’s entire 2025 season, in terms of significance, spanned roughly five minutes on September 12th.

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

Ranking Five Best First-Round Draft Picks in San Francisco Giants History

The San Francisco Giants have used the MLB draft to land some of the most important players in franchise history. Some of those players have led the franchise to greatness, including World Series championships.

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Buster Posey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 24

Giants Insider Waiting for Buster Posey to Pull Out ‘Zinger’ This Offseason

The San Francisco Giants’ second offseason under president of baseball operations Buster Posey has been marked by restraint. The biggest move of the offseason to this point was firing manager Bob Melvin and making the nearly unprecedented move of hiring Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello to replace him.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Phillies star 1B Bryce Harper takes a swipe at president Dave Dombrowski

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

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Jacob Bresnahan News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 24

Giants Rising Prospect Jacob Bresnahan’s Breakthrough Tied to Key Metric

In 2024 was unsettling for Jacob Bresnahan, then 2025 gave him stability in the San Francisco Giants system. And it showed. Bresnahan, a left-handed pitcher out of Sumner, Wash., was the return from Cleveland when the Giants traded them pitcher Alex Cobb.

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

Giants Ace Logan Webb Thrilled for Second Chance in World Baseball Classic

Logan Webb was all set to pitch in the 2023 World Baseball Classic for Team USA. But his commitments to the San Francisco Giants got in the way. At the time, the Giants were at a pivotal point under manager Gabe Kapler and then-president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello gave his take on whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie and he missed the mark

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello is easily one of the most interesting figures in sports. Vitello, who was named the new manager of the San Francisco Giants in October, is a baseball lifer with a wealth of incredible stories and plenty of sound advice to offer.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 21

Dusty Baker Gives Biggest Piece of Advice to Giants Manager Tony Vitello

Dusty Baker’s role as special advisor to the San Francisco Giants isn’t ceremonial. It will be even more relevant in 2026. Tony Vitello isn’t just a first-time manager.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 20

Giants Should Make Move to Sign Max Scherzer to Finalize Rotation

The San Francisco Giants added some veteran starting pitching by signing Adrian Houser. But could they add more? Giants general manager Zach Minasian said that the Giants will continue to explore that market and while they want to sign another starter, it won't be at the top of the market, per NBC Sports Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 20

Bruce Bochy’s Hilarious First Question for New Giants Manager Tony Vitello

Few managers in recent memory will be as scrutinized in their first season guiding a team as Tony Vitello will be as San Francisco Giants manager in 2026.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Tony Vitello News / Just Baseball / December 20

Which Giant Benefits Most From the Hiring of Tony Vitello?

The San Francisco Giants’ offseason got started as early as any in 2025. Shortly after the conclusion of the season, they let go of manager Bob Melvin and began the search for their next one.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 19

Giants Trimming Outfielders off MLB Roster with Recent Free Agent Moves

The San Francisco Giants have apparently decided they have too many outfielders. San Francisco designated outfielder Wade Meckler for assignment on Friday, a move reported by several outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle on X (formerly Twitter).

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Wade Meckler News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Giants Designate Wade Meckler For Assignment

The Giants designated outfielder Wade Meckler for assignment, the club announced to reporters (including Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle). They needed to open a 40-man roster spot upon finalizing the Adrian Houser contract this morning.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18

World Baseball Classic news: Giants’ Logan Webb latest ace to join Team USA

The World Baseball Classic roster for Team USA continued to take shape Thursday as another frontline starter committed to the national team. San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb confirmed his availability for the 2026 tournament, further strengthening an already impressive pitching staff.

Joey Wiemer News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17

Giants Designate Joey Wiemer For Assignment

The Giants are designating outfielder Joey Wiemer for assignment, the team informed reporters (including Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area). San Francisco needed to open a 40-man roster spot after signing reliever Jason Foley yesterday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 16

San Francisco Giants reward Adrian Houser in journey from the scrap heap

The last seven months have likely been a whirlwind for pitcher Adrian Houser.

Bo Bichette reunion with Blue Jays may be most likely outcome

Surprising MLB team joins sweepstakes for Alex Bregman's services

Yankees have one unexpected competitor for Cody Bellinger

Rangers bringing back former World Series champion pitcher

Angels land two-time All-Star pitcher

Front-runner emerging to trade for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16

Giants sign intriguing starter, reliever duo in free agency

The San Francisco Giants are making moves this offseason, in the hopes to make the MLB Playoffs in 2026. San Francisco is picking up a relief pitcher who spent the 2025 season in the minor leagues, as well as a proven starter.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / December 16

MLB Draft Lottery Continues Run of Good Fortune for Giants’ System

It’s been no secret that the San Francisco Giants have struggled to put together a strong system for the better part of the last decade. Outside of some overhyped prospects eventually fizzling, it’s been a long run of mediocrity from the organization in terms of building an above-average farm system.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / December 15

Former Vols coach Tony Vitello makes an admission about himself that college baseball fans are going to have a hard time believing

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello made an admission about himself last week that most college baseball fans are going to have a hard time believing.

Parks Harber News / Just Baseball / December 13

Parks Harber Raised Eyebrows With Standout AFL Performance

When it came to the 2025 trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants were stuck in the middle. They began the season as one of the best teams in baseball, tied for the division lead with the eventual World Series-winning Dodgers on June 13.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11

Giants rumors: San Francisco interested in adding pitching, but there’s a catch

The San Francisco Giants are looking to the MLB Winter Meetings to bolster their starting pitching. But Buster Posey might need some time to build the Giants’ rotation, according to an article by Robert Murray of Fansided.

San Francisco Giants News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

The Luck Of San Francisco Giants – Rise To 4th Pick In 2026 MLB Draft Lottery

Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good. And on Tuesday night, the San Francisco Giants were very, very lucky. In a twist that likely had team executives doing cartwheels in their Orlando hotel suites, the Giants vaulted from a projected 15th pick all the way up to No.