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So, the San Francisco Giants are not a good baseball team. This truth has been evident for a long time, and the latest sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox only underscored the fact that the Giants desperately need the season to come to its glorious conclusion.

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Giants to Be Without Key Slugger for Series Against Reds

The San Francisco Giants season is fully about planning for the future. Barely staying out of last place in the NL West division, the Giants head back home to Oracle Park, looking to get back in the win column, even if it doesn't make a dent in the standings.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 24

After Simultaneous Sweeps, Rockies are Only Thing Keeping Giants Out of Cellar

It's official. The race for last place is on, as two lame horses attempt to be the worst in the West. With just a shade over one month of baseball left to play, the season-ending sprint into sadness is on between the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 23

Just How Bad is the San Francisco Giants Bullpen Right Now?

On Saturday night, the mother of all meltdowns occurred in Massachusetts, as one of baseball's biggest underachievers found another painful way to lose a close contest.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

MLB News / NBC Sports / August 23

Watch: Red Sox maintain grip on Wild Card spot after sweeping Giants | Sunday Night Baseball | MLB on NBC

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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.

MLB News / NBC Sports / August 23

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Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 23

The Giants Haven't Seen the Real Tony Vitello Yet

As a sad season approaches in September, it's been a stressful start for rookie skipper Tony Vitello. The former University of Tennessee coach entered the league with much skepticism when he was plucked from the college ranks by the team's president of baseball operations, Buster Posey.

Willy Adames News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Giants’ Willy Adames among multiple key injuries suffered during Red Sox game

It was a lost weekend in Boston for the San Francisco Giants. The Giants had the lead in all three games in the series against the Red Sox, but Boston swept the series.

Christian Koss News / NBC Sports / August 23

Watch: Little league home run Christian Koss caps off wild sequence | Sunday Night Baseball | MLB on NBC

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.

Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 23

Giants Slugger Rafael Devers Not Rattled by His Return Reception in Boston

Even though the San Francisco Giants have had more than their fair share of losses this season. When you have a 52-76 record, and you've basically been out of the race since early June, it's a sign that the wheels have come off this team.

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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.

Blade Tidwell News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 23

Blade Tidwell Has Best MLB Start So Far But Giants Lose To Red Sox Anyway

For San Francisco Giants starter Blade Tidwell, Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox represented another opportunity to earn a place in the team's rotation next season.

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.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

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.

White Sox will have a significant advantage during final stretch of the season

Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics

Jacob Misiorowski outduels Chris Sale as Brewers edge Braves

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

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.

Victor Bericoto News / Field Level Media / August 19

Victor Bericoto delivers as Giants blank Guardians 1-0

Victor Bericoto singled off Brayan Rocchio's glove in the fourth inning to score Rafael Devers, and three pitchers combined for a shutout as the visiting San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Wednesday night.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Giants Make Major Announcement on $182 Million Bust

The San Francisco Giants find themselves in another lost season, and Wednesday’s lineup announcement against the Cleveland Guardians offered only modest news amid the wreckage.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Giants Acquire 24-Year-Old Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move

The San Francisco Giants made several roster adjustments Wednesday ahead of the middle game in their series against the Cleveland Guardians, claiming a young left-handed pitcher off waivers while shuffling other arms and moving two players to the longer injured list.

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.

The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz

Bryce Eldridge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge accomplishes impressive feat not seen since 1959

The San Francisco Giants have endured a difficult season, but Bryce Eldridge continues to provide reasons for optimism. The rookie added another chapter Tuesday by reaching a home run benchmark no Giants player had touched in 67 years.