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The San Francisco Giants need to improve more than the top of their roster. Their biggest offseason needs also demand pitchers who can cover unexpected innings, reliable infield coverage and a bench that gives the lineup useful alternatives.

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Giants Reportedly Scouted 2 Japanese Pitchers Ahead of MLB Free Agency

The San Francisco Giants have some major decisions to make this offseason, and that surely includes pitching. The search for help could extend overseas and well outside of Major League Baseball.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 12

One Bold Giants Trade That Actually Makes Sense

The San Francisco Giants need a trade that changes their rotation. My proposal: acquire Reid Detmers from the Los Angeles Angels for Casey Schmitt, Bo Davidson and Ramon Marquez.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 11

Tony Vitello Gets Personal Feedback After Completing His First Year with San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants rolled into 2026 with a veteran-led lineup and a first-year manager in Tony Vitello. While expectations weren't met - finishing fourth in the NL West, nowhere near playoff contention - there were a lot of lessons learned for Vitello and his now very young roster.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Casey Schmitt News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 11

The Giants Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher (And Why They Should Trade Him)

The San Francisco Giants should trade Casey Schmitt this offseason if he can bring back controllable starting pitching. His breakout bat and three remaining years of club control give San Francisco an opportunity to turn a valuable position player into help where the roster needs it most.

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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 11

How Son of Giants Legend is Carving Own Legacy at Arizona Fall League

Sons of Major League Baseball players have an opportunity to ask their dads questions that the ordinary baseball player just wouldn't be able to. It's like a resource they can pull off the shelf anytime they need.

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 10

The Giants Player They Should Be Building Around in 2027

The San Francisco Giants should build their next competitive roster around Bryce Eldridge. His age, offensive production and inexpensive years of team control make him the best bridge between the established core and the prospects who could reshape the franchise.

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.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 10

First Move the San Francisco Giants Front Office Must Make This Offseason

The San Francisco Giants are nowhere close to where they thought they would be at the end of this season. The Giants felt they had a veteran group of hitters and a top-of-the-line starter in Logan Webb to help them contend again in the National League.

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

Buster Posey Doubles Down on Willy Adames' Future Role with Giants

The San Francisco Giants have All-Stars in the middle of their lineup who have yet to get hot all at the same time. With Rafael Devers heating up late and Matt Chapman going down with an injury before he could heat up, the Giants' record was reflective of that at the end of the year.

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

One Former Giants Player Worth Bringing Back in Free Agency

The 2026 season for the San Francisco Giants was odd. Going into the season with a handful of veterans mixed with young players, the franchise had playoff expectations but was greatly disappointed to finish fourth in the NL West and well under .500.

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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 9

The One Free Agent Who Makes Too Much Sense for the Giants

The San Francisco Giants need a free-agent starter who can make their rotation more dependable immediately. Nick Martinez offers the strongest practical fit for that assignment.

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

The Case for the Giants Being Aggressive This Offseason

The San Francisco Giants should aggressively push to contend in 2027. After a 65-97 season, that will require substantial additions and improvement from the players already under contract.

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

One Giants Reliever to Watch Closely Ahead of a Potential 2027 Return

The San Francisco Giants bullpen was a mess in 2026, with injuries and inconsistencies plaguing the season. While there were games when the bullpen held its own, there were other times when fans in the stadium didn't know how it was going to end.

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

Complete List of Giants Hitters & Pitchers Set to Report to Arizona Fall League

The San Francisco Giants elected to lean more toward the future at the MLB Trade Deadline, dealing a handful of MLB veterans in exchange for prospects.

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.

Luis Arraez News / Viral Sports News / October 2

Giants Named Stunning Destination for $100 Million Star

The San Francisco Giants have surfaced as one of the more intriguing destinations for Luis Arraez, even though they are the club that dealt him away in the middle of the 2026 season.

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

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Buster Posey Addresses Tony Vitello After Disappointing Giants Season

Buster Posey addressed Tony Vitello’s future after the San Francisco Giants finished the 2026 season with a 65-97 record. Rather than moving on from Vitello after his first season as an MLB manager, Posey expressed confidence in his ability to grow into the position.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

Buster Posey addresses Harrison Bader’s Giants future after scooter fiasco

The San Francisco Giants had an extremely disappointing 2026 season. While underperformance was the primary issue, a Harrison Bader off-the-field concern stole headlines during the middle of the campaign.

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.

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / September 25

The Giants’ Pitching Depth Has Gone Out the Window

For the past few years, the San Francisco Giants have gone into the season with a healthy amount of pitching depth in the upper minors. Whether it was Kyle Harrison, Hayden Birdsong, or another exciting arm, there were always a few names ready for the call around the midpoint of the season.