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Giants’ Analytics Debate Is Missing a Bigger Question

The San Francisco Giants received another reason to examine their operation beyond the Major League roster. An Oct. 21 Around the Foghorn report, citing former executive Zack Scott’s compilation, placed their analytics staff at 21, below a league average of 29.

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What the Future Holds for Jung Hoo Lee and the Giants

The San Francisco Giants took a significant step back in 2026 after finishing the season with a losing record, despite having playoff aspirations in the offseason.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 22

What the Giants Can Learn From the Two World Series Rosters

The San Francisco Giants should watch this World Series for what surrounds the stars. The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays reach Friday’s opener with different acquisition histories, but both turn contributions from across the roster into a pennant.

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

Giants Prospect Gives Buster Posey Another Reason to Believe in Robbie Ray Trade

The San Francisco Giants made moves at the 2026 MLB trade deadline as they started to embrace the idea of a restructuring. One of those decisions is already providing a reason for optimism.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello was at the Alabama game, and he has a message for all of the Vols fans who show up at Giants baseball games

Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello was in Neyland Stadium for the Volunteers’ win over Alabama. Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello was in Knoxville this past weekend for the Vols’ big win over Alabama.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

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

One World Series Player Who Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Giants

Freddy Peralta is taking his resurgence to the World Series. The San Francisco Giants should be watching with their offseason rotation plans in mind. The Tampa Bay Rays right-hander enters the matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers as the ALCS MVP after allowing one run across 12 innings against Cleveland.

Grant McCray News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 19

Why Grant McCray May No Longer Fit Into the Giants’ Future

The San Francisco Giants need more production from their outfield in 2027. Grant McCray’s route to providing it is getting narrower. Drew Gilbert received an extended opportunity in 2026.

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

4 Former Giants Players Back on the Free-Agent Market This Offseason

The current focus for the San Francisco Giants is on the future. President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey had a successful 2026 MLB Draft, adding much-needed pitching prospects to the organization, as the major league roster tied an MLB record for players who played in a season.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 18

Four Giants Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027

The San Francisco Giants have openings for young pitchers in 2027. Finding regular at-bats for their next wave of hitters will require more work. Their offseason priorities include dependable innings, a stronger bullpen and a complementary offense.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 18

3 Impending Free Agents Still Playing in October Who Should Interest the Giants

The San Fransisco Giants had a number of issues in 2026, but one of the biggest of those was the pitching staff. In 2026, the Giants' pitching ranked 23rd in all of baseball, starters and relievers, with a 4.34 staff ERA.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 18

One Trade the San Francisco Giants May Already Be Regretting

To get talent in trade you must trade talent. The San Francisco Giants knew they were going to pay a stiff price to acquire Rafael Devers in 2025. The trade between the Giants and the Boston Red Sox was a seismic deal in 2025.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 17

Projecting the San Francisco Giants 2027 Opening Day Lineup

The San Francisco Giants can already fill out a plausible 2027 Opening Day lineup. They still have several jobs to settle before manager Tony Vitello can write one with confidence.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 17

One Prospect Could Change the San Francisco Giants Entire Offseason Plan

The San Francisco Giants are planning their offseason. They may have to take a two-pronged approach. Once the World Series ends the offseason will begin as normal.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 17

Ranking the San Francisco Giants’ Top 5 Offseason Priorities

The San Francisco Giants should judge this offseason by how many dependable jobs they fill. After a 65-97 season, the roster needs enough established support to give its veterans a chance to win and its younger players room to develop.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 16

Five Stars San Francisco Giants Face Big Decisions On This Offseason

The San Francisco Giants face difficult decisions this offseason after finishing the 2026 season with a 65-97 record. President of baseball operations Buster Posey must find ways to improve the roster while managing a crowded 40-man roster and several expensive contracts.

Randy Rodriguez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 15

How Giants Closer Randy Rodriguez Took Step Forward in Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League has built a reputation around developing young players and preparing them for Major League Baseball. The whole point of the league is for the best prospects in the game to come together, play a month of baseball and further their development toward making it to The Show one day.

San Francisco Giants News / EssentiallySports / October 13

'No One Works Harder': ESPN’s Laura Rutledge Drives Through Hurricane To Pull off Double Work Shift

Laura Rutledge did not get a weekend off. She got two college football stops and a storm rolling through the region in between. That is the job for the people who make the broadcast work, and it usually stays out of the spotlight.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 10

San Francisco Giants Emerge as Suitor for $22 Million Free Agent

The San Francisco Giants could be a destination to watch for free agent outfielder Trent Grisham as a potential addition after finishing 65-97 in 2026, their worst record in years and a fourth-place finish in the NL West.

Jung Hoo Lee News / Just Baseball / October 7

What Do the Giants Do With Jung Hoo Lee?

During his time in the KBO, Jung Hoo Lee solidified himself as one of the most talented players in the league’s history. He took home an MVP award and proved he could do everything you could ask of him on a baseball field.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / October 7

San Francisco Giants Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Former San Francisco Giants Pitcher Has Died

Sam McDowell, the hard-throwing left-hander the San Francisco Giants acquired in one of the most lopsided deals in franchise history, died Monday at his home in The Villages, Florida.

Buster Posey News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Buster Posey Reveals Giants' First Offseason Priority

Calling the San Francisco Giants‘ 2026 season a disaster might be an understatement. Under first-year manager Tony Vitello, the Giants went 65-97 and struggled in every facet of the game.

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.

The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz

Camilo Doval News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

Camilo Doval Interested In Remaining With Giants

Right-hander Camilo Doval’s return to San Francisco went about as well as possible. The reliever struck out the side against the Dodgers on Saturday. He hit 99 mph multiple times.