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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.

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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.

Willy Adames News / McCovey Chronicles / October 20

Player review: Willy Adames

2026 stats: .230/ .289/ .424, .713 OPS, 108 wRC+, 0.4 fWAR (121 G, 505 PA), -17 OAA So begins the individualized account of the 2026 Giants. The atomization of failure.

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.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

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.

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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 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.

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.

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

J.T. Snow Seeks to Replace Mike Krukow in Giants Broadcast Booth

On one level, there is no replacing Mike Krukow. But someone must replace him in the San Francisco Giants broadcast booth. Per 95.7 The Game radio in San Francisco, former Giants first baseman J.T.

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

Giants Legend Makes His Interest Known for 2027 Position

The San Francisco Giants' 2026 season didn't go as planned, finishing fourth in the NL West and missing the playoffs by a large margin. Amid the chaos that was the regular season, long-time voice of Giants baseball Mike Krukow announced his retirement.

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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 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.

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

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Joe Ryan News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 15

Giants Could Pursue All-Star Joe Ryan in Major Offseason Trade

The San Francisco Giants need pitching in a bad way. Clearly, it should be one of the top priorities. One potential trade target could bring an All-Star back to California.

Camilo Doval News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 15

The Toughest Contract Decision Facing the Giants This Winter

The San Francisco Giants need bullpen help, and Camilo Doval still has the pitches to supply it. The difficult part is deciding whether his projected salary matches the role he can reasonably fill in 2027.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 13

Five Pitchers Who Could Tranorm San Francisco Giants in 2027

The San Francisco Giants have been linked to several experienced pitchers this offseason as they look to rebuild their pitching staff and improve their chances of competing in 2027.

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.