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On YouTubeSan Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 17
Tony Vitello Calls Giants Rookie Drew Gilbert ‘The Rabbit You’re Trying to Catch’
Drew Gilbert quickly became a San Francisco Giants fan favorite when he was called up late last season. Few know him as well as Tony Vitello. While the first-year manager has done the rounds introducing himself to plenty of new faces, he doesn’t have to do that with Gilbert.
San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / February 17
Tony Vitello clarifies what he meant by saying if he knew who leaked his interest in Giants, 'it might have changed the course of history'
Former Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello ruffled some feathers on Monday simply by being authentic. Vitello, who is in his first spring training as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, asked reporters in Arizona on Monday when they first learned that he was making the jump to MLB.
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.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 17
Tony Vitello’s Low-Key Approach Recruited Ron Washington to Giants Staff
It’s one of those facts that shows just how long Ron Washington has been in baseball. He’s a lifer, so much so that his baseball career started in 1977 when he was promoted to the Majors by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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.
MLB News / A to Z Sports / February 17
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper leaves no about how he feels about Tony Vitello managing the Giants
Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello's transition to MLB was one of the most polarizing moves of the offseason. Vitello, who was named as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants last October, is the first college coach to be hired as an MLB manager without previous big league experience.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 16
Giants Star Outfield Prospect Stands to Benefit Most from Absences For WBC
Normally, a prospects time in Major League spring training is defined by how well they play. But the World Baseball Classic adds a little complexity to the math for teams like the San Francisco Giants.
Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 16
Tony Vitello Unhappy About How Departure from Tennessee to Giants Was Reported
It isn't often that a Major League manager discusses a potentially uncomfortable topic unprompted. But that's what San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello did on Monday at spring training.
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.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16
Giants add outfield depth with latest signing
Amid the start of Spring Training, the San Francisco Giants made another roster move Sunday, agreeing to a one-year major league contract with outfielder Will Brennan.
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.
Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 15
Giants Fan Hits Bryce Eldridge up with ‘6-7 Craze’ Joke About His Height
Few people are going to miss San Francisco Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge. After all, he towers over most baseball players. The first baseman and designated hitter, who is just 21 years old, is poised to earn a spot on the opening day roster when the Giants host the New York Yankees in the Bay Area next month.
Will Brennan News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 15
Giants Sign Former Guardians Outfielder Will Brennan to Stoke More Competition
While the San Francisco Giants feel comfortable with their projected starting outfielders, they added additional depth on Sunday with the signing of Will Brennan.
Casey Schmitt News / McCovey Chronicles / February 14
Player review: Casey Schmitt 
2025 stats: 95 G, 348 PA, .237/ .305/ .401, .163 ISO, 24 K%, 8 BB%, 101 OPS+, 0.6 bWAR Luis Arraez’s 2026 defensive reclamation project has kicked Casey Schmitt to the curb, and once again the infielder has found himself without a hook to hang his hat.
Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14
Why Justin Verlander won’t be at Tigers’ camp this weekend
As Justin Verlander has returned to the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season, there is no doubt excitement for all parties involved, including the fanbase.
Rowan Wick News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 14
Rowan Wick Signed as Giants’ Latest Attempt to Improve Bullpen Depth
San Francisco Giants fans can be forgiven for not knowing who Rowan Wick is. He hasn't pitched in the Majors since 2022. Yet, the Giants signed the right-hander on Friday to a one-year deal with a 2027 club option, based on how he resurrected his career as a reliever in Japan.
Rowan Wick News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13
Giants Sign Rowan Wick
The Giants have signed right-hander Rowan Wick to a one-year major league deal, the team announced. The agreement includes a club option for 2027. Wick is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is not expected to pitch this season.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 12
Which Non-Rostered Giants Have the Best Shot at MLB Playing Time?
Non-roster invitees are never going to be the highlight of spring training. With freshly signed free agents and rising prospects getting their first tastes with their new squads, these guys will never steal the headlines.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Justin Verlander signing
While Verlander's career coming full circle is a nice story, it is also one that may have been born out of necessity.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal
Verlander is returning to where it all started.
San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / February 8
Luis Arráez Giants Move: How His 2026 Fantasy Value Shifts at Second Base
Luis Arráez was selective in where he’d play in 2026, and fantasy managers should rejoice for it. The three-time All Star agreed to a one-year, $12M deal with the San Francisco Giants just over a week ago and during a long offseason that saw Arráez specifically looking for a team that would let him play second base.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 7
3 Ways the Giants Can Still Fix Their Bullpen
To open the 2025 season, the San Francisco Giants had the best bullpen in all of baseball. Tyler Rogers was his typical, reliable self, Camilo Doval returned to the electric arm we saw in 2023, and Erik Miller stepped up as a legitimate left-handed reliever.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 2
Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'
Having the reigning back-to-back MVP in Shohei Ohtani to lead their lineup and a two-time Cy Young Award winner in Blake Snell leading their rotation, the Dodgers have a strong chance to three-peat as champs.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31
Giants land three-time All-Star Luis Arraez on one-year deal
The San Francisco Giants continue to make moves in MLB free agency.
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