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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

What We’re Actually Learning from Giants Pitchers and Catchers

The San Francisco Giants are set to begin their exhibition game slate at spring training on Saturday when they head to Peoria, Ariz., to face the Seattle Mariners.

Luis Arraez News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

Luis Arraez Drops Important Message For Giants Fans

The San Francisco Giants made Luis Arraez their top addition of the offseason after signing a one-year, $12 million contract earlier in the month. Adding the three-time batting champion completes a superstar-filled infield for the Giants this year.

Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 20

Giants GM Reveals Rafael Devers’ Front Office Nickname Ahead of ‘Huge’ Season

The San Francisco Giants shook the baseball world when they traded for Rafael Devers. The deal didn’t pay off with a playoff berth. But president of baseball operations Buster Posey and general manager Zack Minasian saw it as a long-term play.

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Luis Arraez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Luis Arraez sends 1 specific message to fans after signing with Giants

Luis Arraez is a throwback to the way baseball used to be played. Instead of trying to drive the ball in the air and looking for extra base hits while being unafraid to strike out, Arraez wants to get base hits and hit more than .300.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Carson Whisenhunt News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 20

Carson Whisenhunt’s Velocity Jump Sets off Buzz in Giants Spring Training

Carson Whisenhunt’s taste of Major League Baseball was brief last season. The San Francisco Giants hope he sticks around for opening day. For that to happen, there are areas where he must improve.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Veteran MLB umpire retires after having one of 'worst performances'

A couple of veteran MLB umpires have decided to hang up the mask and chest protector.

Angels owner Arte Moreno's claim that fans don't prioritize winning says a lot about him, organization

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

Giants Opening Day Roster Projection, Starting Lineup, Pitchers Prediction

This is the second season the San Francisco Giants will build their opening day roster under the leadership of president of baseball operations Buster Posey.

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

How the San Francisco Giants are Actually Building Their 2026 Roster

The San Francisco Giants are a team driven by aggressiveness under president of baseball operations Buster Posey. The former Giants catcher has wasted no time putting his imprint on the franchise.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 20

Tony Vitello Unveils His Giants-Dominated Mount Rushmore of Baseball

Since his hiring in November, San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello has been in a state of constant motion. He's moved from Tennessee to the Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / February 20

'He can feel that way' - Ken Rosenthal rejects Tony Vitello's version of events leading up to departure from Tennessee

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello went viral earlier this week after he opened a media session by questioning when reporters first learned that he was taking the San Francisco Giants' manager job.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

San Francisco Giants News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 20

Giants' Top Pitching Prospect Displaying Increased Velocity Early in Spring Training

The San Francisco Giants' top pitching prospect from last year is generating some buzz early in spring training. Carson Whisenhunt, San Francisco's No.

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Rafael Devers looks hefty in Spring Training video

The cameras are not doing Rafael Devers any favors during Spring Training. Major League Baseball’s official X account posted a video of the San Francisco Giants slugger Devers taking grounders on Thursday ahead of the team’s spring opener on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners.

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Bob Melvin News / Field Level Media / February 19

Ex-skipper Bob Melvin rejoins A's as special assistant

Longtime Oakland manager Bob Melvin has rejoined the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations. Melvin, 64, "will serve as an adviser to the front office on baseball matters," the team announced on Thursday.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / February 19

Former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello is part of the reason that a new rule could be coming to MLB

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello, the fan favorite former Tennessee Vols baseball coach, has had an eventful week. Vitello has been the victim of a media firestorm this week that arose simply because the former Tennessee coach spoke his mind about some reporting from last fall that he didn't agree with.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 19

How Can Bryce Eldridge and Rafael Devers Best Co-Exist?

Saying that an organization has a good problem sounds like an oxymoron, but that’s exactly where the San Francisco Giants currently sit with their first base situation.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

The Giants’ player with most to prove in spring training

The San Francisco Giants enter Spring Training 2026 facing rotation questions that could define their season. Camp in Scottsdale will reveal how stable the staff truly is, and no player carries more uncertainty than Hayden Birdsong.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / February 18

Tony Vitello is the unfair victim of one of the worst things right now about pro sports in major markets

Former Tennessee Vols head baseball coach Tony Vitello has been in spring training with the San Francisco Giants for less than a month. And he's already the victim of a media firestorm.

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

Rafael Devers responds to shady comments from Red Sox executive

Rafael Devers is taking the high road in response to his former team. Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner made some shady comments this week about the San Francisco Giants slugger Devers in an interview with Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe.

Dominic Smith News / Field Level Media / February 17

Reports: Dominic Smith signs minor league deal with Braves

Journeyman first baseman Dominic Smith has joined the Braves' spring training camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor league contract, according to multiple media reports.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

Logan Webb gets brutally honest on Giants’ recent struggles

The San Francisco Giants are always going to put up a fight. They are a competitive team capable of beating any roster in Major League Baseball. Since winning three titles in five seasons starting 15 years ago, the Giants have been far from a World Series contender, but they are slowly building a roster worthy of being discussed as one.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 16

How Should the Giants Handle Their Closer Role This Year?

The San Francisco Giants had one of, if not the, best bullpens in baseball leading up to the trade deadline in 2025. After dealing longtime San Francisco staples, Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval, the group looked like an absolute shell of itself in the second half.