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Giants Received Worrying News on Randy Rodríguez After Tommy John Surgery

Randy Rodríguez has suffered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. General manager Zack Minasian revealed that the reliever is unlikely to pitch again in the Arizona Fall League this autumn.

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Giants Predicted to Sign 2026 All-Star in Free Agency

The Giants have a lot of work to do in free agency. After a disappointing season that saw the team tie a Major League record for players used, Buster Posey and Zack Minasian must knock free agency out of the park if the Giants are to compete for a playoff spot next season.

Randy Rodriguez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 9

An Injured Player Whose Return Could Help the Giants in 2027

Randy Rodriguez could give the San Francisco Giants a reliever they can turn to when the middle of an order comes up late in a close game. The right-hander missed all of 2026 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2025 and returned to game action in the Arizona Fall League in October.

Luis Arraez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 9

Giants Linked to Potential $51 Million Luis Arraez Reunion

The San Francisco Giants just traded Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies in August. Would it make any sense to bring him back in free agency? There seems to be some speculation that it could happen.

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Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / November 9

2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 6

It’s very early days in the 2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List, which will see us rank the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 9

Giants Get Surprising Prediction Involving $36 Million Pitcher

The San Francisco Giants are projected to sign free-agent right-hander Nick Martinez to a two-year, $36 million contract this offseason, according to Bleacher Report analyst Tim Kelly.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 9

Giants' Minor League Affiliate Might Have Best Name in Professional Baseball

The looming CBA negotiations and possible lockout has left MLB awash in uncertainty regarding the status of the 2027 season. But while it remains unknown how much - if any - baseball the San Francisco Giants will play during the upcoming campaign, we know that the Single-A San Jose Giants will take to the field in 2027.

Marcelo Mayer News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 8

What Should the San Francisco Giants Expect from Marcelo Mayer in 2027?

The San Francisco Giants have several young players who will need to contribute next year, and Marcelo Mayer may be the most unpredictable on their roster as we head into the 2027 season.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Giants Get Something for Almost Nothing in Minor Trade With Nationals

Few people are going to remember Friday’s trade between the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals as the move that transformed either franchise.

Harrison Bader News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Harrison Bader’s Injury History and Slow Recovery Raise Big Questions for Giants

The San Francisco Giants should prepare Drew Gilbert to start in center field while Harrison Bader works toward a regular workload. Injuries limited Bader to 30 games in 2026, and his efforts to return from a left foot injury stalled more than once.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Giants Should Avoid an Expensive Mistake With Former All-Star Pitcher

Free agency has a funny way of making baseball teams forget what year it is. A player puts together a few good-to-great seasons, builds a reputation as one of the best at his position, and suddenly finds himself getting paid for accomplishments that happened three years ago.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Reiver Sanmartin News / Viral Sports News / November 7

Giants Acquire 23-Year-Old Strikeout Artist in Trade

The San Francisco Giants turned a necessary roster cut into a quiet addition of upside when they sent left-hander Reiver Sanmartin to the Washington Nationals for right-handed reliever Robert Cranz, the team announced.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 6

Giants Might Have an Unusual Solution to Their Rotation Problem

The San Francisco Giants traded away one of their most dependable starting pitchers in August, collected two prospects and turned their attention toward the future.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 6

Giants Receive Grim 2027 Outlook Following Disastrous Season

A 65-97 season apparently wasn’t enough punishment for the San Francisco Giants. MLB.com decided to pile on to the rubble, placing the club 27th in its way-too-early power rankings for 2027.

Reiver Sanmartin News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Giants Trade Reiver Sanmartin To Nationals

12:45pm: The two teams have announced the swap. 12:30pm: The Nationals are acquiring left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin from the Giants, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 6

3 Positions the San Francisco Giants Must Upgrade

The San Francisco Giants have reached a point where they can no longer rely on the assumption of better days ahead. The Giants ended the 2026 season with a very disappointing 65-97 record.

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

Before Giants Had 'The Thrill,' There Was 'The Ripper,' Jack Clark

Before Will Clark became one of the most beloved players in San Francisco Giants history, another Clark was making life miserable for National League pitchers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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