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With Father's Number Retired, What Will Kaeden Kent's Own Giants Legacy Be?

On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants retired the No. 21 jersey of franchise icon and MLB Hall of Famer Jeff Kent, who famously feuded with teammate Barry Bonds while, at the same time, forming one of the most dangerous duos on the diamond with the megastar.

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Giants' Anthony Molina cools off Braves, earns win over former team

Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run, Osleivis Basabe ignited a four-run sixth inning with a solo shot of his own and the San Francisco Giants made the most of a one-day visit to Georgia with a 7-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night in the makeup game for a rainout.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 31

Giants Reveal Starting Lineup for One-Game Showdown With Braves

The San Francisco Giants are back in action after splitting a four-game set with the Arizona Diamondbacks; only this time, their road trip is going off schedule.

Dakota Jordan News / McCovey Chronicles / August 31

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, August 28-30: Dakota Jordan returns, homers

Today is an off day in Minor League Baseball, but certainly not an off day for our coverage! Here’s everything that happened with the San Francisco Giants affiliates on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / August 31

‘Now I can go to Tuscaloosa and not be criticized’ – Tony Vitello comments on his loyalty to Tennessee as his commitment to Giants is questioned

Former Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello has had an up-and-down first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. The San Francisco Giants plan

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 31

Giants’ One-Game Stop in Atlanta Creates Bizarre Road Trip

The oddity of the San Francisco Giants’ upcoming road trip cannot be overstated. Fresh off a series split against the Arizona Diamondbacks, which itself came after the team managed to win a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds, the Giants set off toward the East Coast for a weeklong road trip.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 31

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 31

There’s just under a month remaining in the MLB season, so every game is crucial to your fantasy team’s title push. In head-to-head leagues, your playoffs are likely underway at this point.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Posey: Tony Vitello Will Return As Giants’ Manager In 2027

The Giants’ 56-81 record is the fourth-worst in baseball, and their .409 winning percentage projects as their lowest in a season since their .395 mark

Barry Bonds News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 30

Giants Legends Bonds and Kent Heal Old Wounds During Ceremony

They say that it's never too late to bury the hatchet and let bygones be bygones. Even in baseball, bitter rivals can eventually become the best of friends.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Sam Hentges News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Giants Place Sam Hentges On 15-Day Injured List

The Giants announced that left-hander Sam Hentges has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain. The placement is retroactive

San Francisco Giants News / EssentiallySports / August 30

Giants Coach Justifies His Reason Behind Standing Up Against MLB Umpire

The San Francisco Giants suffered a 10-6 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. But beyond the final score, there was frustration over missed calls by the umpire.

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Bryce Eldridge News / Field Level Media / August 30

Bryce Eldridge leads Giants to split-earning win over D-backs

Bryce Eldridge matched career highs with four hits and four RBIs, Rafael Devers drove in two runs with a pair of singles, and the San Francisco Giants salvaged a doubleheader split with the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 7-2 victory in the nightcap Saturday night.

Jeff Kent News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

Watch Giants officially retire Jeff Kent’s No. 21

The San Francisco Giants officially retired Jeff Kent’s No. 21 on Saturday at Oracle Park, honoring the former second baseman between games of their day-night doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Yunior Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Giants Select Yunior Marte For MLB Debut

The Giants have selected right-hander Yunior Marte from Double-A Richmond, the team announced. Marte will make his major league debut on Saturday and start the second game of a doubleheader against the Diamondbacks.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Tony Vitello Has Logan Webb Message Before Giants Game

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello had a strong message for Logan Webb after the veteran right-hander came to the defense of rookie Blade Tidwell during Friday night’s loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29

Giants coach Ron Wotus bizarrely gets ejected during lineup card exchange

Ron Wotus somehow managed to get ejected from a game that had not even started yet. The San Francisco Giants third base coach Wotus was tossed on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks … before the first pitch.

Willy Adames News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

Giants shortstop Willy Adames gets key injury update after UCL sprain

The latest update on Willy Adames leaves the San Francisco Giants with only a narrow path for their shortstop to play again this season. Any return depends on how his left elbow responds over the next month.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 29

MLB Umpire’s 9 Overturned Calls in Giants-Diamondbacks Game Tie Season’s 2nd-Highest Mark

MLB umpiring has been under fire for quite some time, and its latest victim happened to be Alan Porter. Porter officiated the 2025 World Series Game 5 between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers and achieved 97% accuracy.

Drew Gilbert News / Field Level Media / August 28

Drew Gilbert homers as Giants shut down Diamondbacks

Drew Gilbert led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run, Landen Roupp combined with three relievers on a six-hitter and the host San Francisco Giants handed the playoff-contending Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-1 defeat in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 27

San Francisco Giants Part Ways With 5-Year MLB Veteran

The San Francisco Giants opened a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on Thursday evening after making a familiar kind of late-summer roster adjustment.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / August 27

How The Giants Built One of Baseball’s Best Farm Systems

For years, the San Francisco Giants have had one of the more depleted farm systems in all of baseball. They repeatedly failed to develop talent and turn top prospects into everyday contributors at the big-league level.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26

Giants' Rafael Devers joins Barry Bonds on multiple franchise all-time lists

Though the San Francisco Giants failed to win on Wednesday and, in fact, blew a six-run lead in the ninth inning to the Cincinnati Reds, Rafael Devers still made history.

Reds rookie Sal Stewart joins exclusive company with 100-RBI season

Cal Raleigh joins Ken Griffey Jr., other Mariners legends in record books amid rough season

Kyle Schwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer as Phillies blank Mariners

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper is making the most of his MLB promotion

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Rafael Devers News / Yardbarker / August 21

Rafael Devers hears boos, homers in return to Fenway Park

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers made his first return to Fenway Park as a visiting player on Friday night, and it produced some mixed results for him.

White Sox will have a significant advantage during final stretch of the season

Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics

Jacob Misiorowski outduels Chris Sale as Brewers edge Braves

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz