San Francisco Giants: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / August 28

Giants bullpen bounces back in 6-1 win over Diamondbacks

You could make a fairly strong case that the period between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning was the worst 20-hour stretch in the history of the San Francisco Giants bullpen.

Drew Gilbert News / Field Level Media / August 28

Drew Gilbert homers as Giants shut down Diamondbacks

Drew Gilbert led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run, Landen Roupp combined with three relievers on a six-hitter and the host San Francisco Giants handed the playoff-contending Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-1 defeat in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.

Willy Adames News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 27

Why San Francisco Giants Shortstop Willy Adames is Likely Done for Season

It appears the drudgingly bad 2026 season is probably over for San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames, who signed a seven-year, $182-million contract before the 2025 campaign.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 27

San Francisco Giants Part Ways With 5-Year MLB Veteran

The San Francisco Giants opened a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on Thursday evening after making a familiar kind of late-summer roster adjustment.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Buddy Kennedy News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Giants Designate Buddy Kennedy For Assignment

The Giants announced that first baseman Bryce Eldridge has been reinstated from the bereavement list. Infielder Buddy Kennedy has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 27

Former Padres Pitching Prospect Could Make Giants' 2027 Opening Day Roster

There's no doubt the San Francisco front office did well at this year's trade deadline. They received rave reviews for their shrewd moves, trading veteran stars for up-and-coming players.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / August 27

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, August 26: A 12-game winning streak for the (other) Giants

And then there were 4. The season has officially ended for all 3 of the San Francisco Giants rookie ball teams. But the 4 A-ball Minor League Baseball affiliates are still in action.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 27

History is Made as Giants Bullpen Blows 2,200-Game Winning Streak

It's been a season in hell for the San Francisco Giants, one cursed by injuries, inconsistency, and ultimately, underachievement. The Boys from the Bay were expected to at least have some kind of shot at a Wild Card slot, but they've been closer to last place.

Carson Whisenhunt News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 27

Giants Pitcher Carson Whisenhunt Falls Victim To Troubling Injury Trend

To be honest, the San Francisco Giants really didn't need any more bad news in 2026. Already mired in one of the most disappointing seasons in team history and a laughingstock at 54-78, they got slapped with an injury to go along with all the insults.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / August 27

How The Giants Built One of Baseball’s Best Farm Systems

For years, the San Francisco Giants have had one of the more depleted farm systems in all of baseball. They repeatedly failed to develop talent and turn top prospects into everyday contributors at the big-league level.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26

Giants' Rafael Devers joins Barry Bonds on multiple franchise all-time lists

Though the San Francisco Giants failed to win on Wednesday and, in fact, blew a six-run lead in the ninth inning to the Cincinnati Reds, Rafael Devers still made history.

Reds rookie Sal Stewart joins exclusive company with 100-RBI season

Cal Raleigh joins Ken Griffey Jr., other Mariners legends in record books amid rough season

Kyle Schwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer as Phillies blank Mariners

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper is making the most of his MLB promotion

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

Carson Whisenhunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Giants’ Carson Whisenhunt To Undergo UCL Surgery

Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt will undergo surgery to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Willy Adames Diagnosed With UCL Sprain; Adrian Houser Headed For MRI

Giants shortstop Willy Adames has been diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Giants' Tony Vitello Provides Adrian Houser Update After Early Exit

San Francisco Giants right-hander Adrian Houser left Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds after experiencing tightness in his throwing arm, adding another concern to an already depleted rotation.

Landen Roupp News / Field Level Media / August 26

Giants' Landen Roupp eager to give bullpen a breather vs. Reds

Right-hander Landen Roupp will attempt to duplicate the scoreless starts of his two teammates the past two nights -- but with a different personal ending -- when the San Francisco Giants vie for a series sweep of the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26

Giants overcome another injury to starting pitcher to beat Reds

Rafael Devers hit another home run, another pitcher got injured early in his start, and the San Francisco Giants followed a winning -- albeit painful -- script Tuesday night to beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds 3-1.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Jo Adell 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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