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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 9

A win, but does it mean anything?

Going into Friday night, the San Francisco Giants had lost 8 of their last 9 games. They lost 8 of their last 9 games because the San Francisco Giants can’t score runs.

Patrick Bailey News / Just Baseball / May 9

Patrick Bailey Is Slowly Losing His Everyday Role

Two years ago, Patrick Bailey looked like the long-term solution behind the plate for the San Francisco Giants. Of course, he was defending at an elite level, but he was actually hitting at an above-average clip.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / May 9

Rafael Devers homers to power Giants past Pirates

Robbie Ray threw six effective innings, Luis Arraez broke open a close game with a two-run single in the seventh and the San Francisco Giants opened a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 5-2 victory Friday night.

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Zack Minasian News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 8

San Francisco Giants GM Zack Minasian opens up about the team's poor start

The frustration surrounding the failures of the San Francisco Giants doesn't just extend to their loyal fan base. It's spreading throughout the franchise, from the clubhouse to the front office.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Logan Webb News / McCovey Chronicles / May 8

Maybe Logan Webb’s best days are behind him?

Controversial headline? Sure. But maybe it’s time to have the conversation, because as Logan Webb goes, so goes the Giants. And, uh, in case you haven’t been watching closely, the 2026 San Francisco Giants are seemingly going nowhere.

Daniel Susac News / McCovey Chronicles / May 8

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, May 7: Daniel Susac’s rehab is dingerific

There are five San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball teams in-season right now — the Dominican Summer League season doesn’t start for a few more weeks — and all five were in action on Thursday.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 8

The Giants are heavily influenced by their manager's Tennessee Volunteers tenure

It may not be shaping up to be a great first year for the new skipper in San Francisco, but help in the form of some familar faces may be on the way. In inital season at the head of the Giants' bench, Tony Vitello has been trying to right the ship out by the Bay, with his team currently playing way below expectations.

Harrison Bader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Harrison Bader’s rehab stint homer comes with most confusing equipment setup ever

The San Francisco Giants are not having the best season so far, but they still have plenty of time to get back on track. One of the reasons for their skid could be due to injuries, and they’re waiting to get back some key players who can help them.

Rafael Devers News / Fastball on SI / May 8

Rafael Devers and 5 Other MLB stars Whose Nightmare Starts Are Impossible to Ignore

For as many great performances as there have been across Major League Baseball so far this season, we've also seen plenty of stinkers. On the bright side,

Jonah Cox News / McCovey Chronicles / May 7

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, May 6: Jonah Cox cannot be stopped

Just three games for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates on Wednesday, as High-A Eugene and the Arizona Complex League Giants both had the day off.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Rafael Devers News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

MLB Rumors: Insider Sees Rafael Devers-Giants Trade Possibility

The San Francisco Giants made a bold swing when they traded for Rafael Devers less than a year ago. At the time, it looked like a franchise-changing move.

Adrian Houser News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 6

The Giants blow a solid outing from Adrian Houser to lose their third series in a row

There's no doubt about it: the system is blinking red out on the Golden Coast... and it's only early May. For the San Francisco Giants, that's been long enough to show that they came into 2026 outmatched and outgunned, as they lost once again on Wednesday to the San Diego Padres, 5-1.

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Matt Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Matt Chapman gets brutally honest on Giants’ offensive woes

The San Francisco Giants have endured a difficult season overall. The lineup has especially struggled. Stars such as Matt Chapman and Rafael Devers have yet to find success in 2026.

Bryce Eldridge News / Just Baseball / May 6

How Can the Giants Make Sure Bryce Eldridge Is Here to Stay?

One could argue that Bryce Eldridge is the best prospect the San Francisco Giants have seen since the guy who’s now calling the shots — Buster Posey. Sure, names like Marco Luciano or Joey Bart had their moments as top-tier prospects, but both clearly had flaws in their game that kept them from becoming impactful big leaguers.

Logan Webb News / Total Pro Sports / May 6

Logan Webb Vents Frustration During Postgame Interview After Giants Loss

Logan Webb has undoubtedly been among the most consistent starting pitchers in the MLB over the past few years. The San Francisco Giants posted more than 200 innings in each of the previous three seasons.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

Giants manager Tony Vitello asks Little League parents to watch Luis Arraez

The San Francisco Giants earned a needed win Monday night, and manager Tony Vitello used the moment to praise Luis Arraez for a performance rooted in fundamentals, awareness, and execution.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / May 5

Newly promoted Trevor McDonald pitches Giants past Padres

Minor league call-up Trevor McDonald allowed just two hits in seven innings, Casey Schmitt homered and the San Francisco Giants opened a six-game homestand with a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday.

Jerar Encarnacion News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Giants Designate Jerar Encarnacion For Assignment

The Giants announced that outfielder Jerar Encarnacion has been designated for assignment and fellow outfielder Will Brennan has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.

Tony Vitello News / EasySportz / May 4

Tony Vitello’s Giants Are a First-Year Disaster With No Identity

The San Francisco Giants are supposed to be building something new under Tony Vitello. Instead, in year one, this looks like a full-blown mess with no direction, no rhythm, and no answers.

Bryce Eldridge News / Yardbarker / May 4

Giants call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge in hopes of power boost

Struggling to find some offense, they figure it is the right time to call up their top prospect.

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / May 4

The Back of the Giants’ Rotation Is Going Exactly As Expected

Heading into the offseason, pitching was the clear need for the San Francisco Giants. Even though the lineup has been a massive disappointment in 2026, that group was virtually set.

Jerar Encarnacion News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3

Giants’ Jerar Encarnacion has one of the worst challenges of the season

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion turned in one of the worst ABS challenges of the MLB season so far on Sunday. Encarnacion challenged an 0-1 pitch that was essentially right down the middle against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Tropicana Field in St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1

Phillies accomplish rare feat in doubleheader sweep of Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the biggest disappointments in the early going of the 2026 MLB season, but Thursday's doubleheader sweep of the San Francisco Giants offered some encouragement.

Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing

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Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts to Rob Thomson firing