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On YouTubeSan Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / December 13
Rumor: Giants in mix to trade for upgrade at second base 
This evening, Katie Woo of The Athletic published an article with the headline “Mariners, Giants emerge as front-runners for Brendan Donovan trade: Sources.” Woo was the site’s Cardinals beat writer until this offseason, when she left that beat to cover the Dodgers, but she obviously still has her sources in St.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 13
Giants Stroke of Lottery Luck Leads to Power-Hitting Outfielder in Mock Draft
The San Francisco Giants didn't get the first overall pick in the MLB Draft lottery earlier this week, but they did get lucky. The lottery balls went their way and the Giants ended up moving up to the No.
Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / December 13
2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 18
It’s time for a rarity: a weekend adventure into the 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List! Yes, our quest to rank the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization is clocking in for work on a Saturday, because … well … because I never got around to it on Friday.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Cody Bellinger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13
Giants rumors: Will San Francisco pursue Cody Bellinger in free agency?
The San Francisco Giants are looking to build a contending ball club. The team has been mired in mediocrity for the past few seasons. Signing a versatile star such as Cody Bellinger could help the Giants take a big step forward.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Parks Harber News / Just Baseball / December 13
Parks Harber Raised Eyebrows With Standout AFL Performance
When it came to the 2025 trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants were stuck in the middle. They began the season as one of the best teams in baseball, tied for the division lead with the eventual World Series-winning Dodgers on June 13.
Tyler Rogers News / McCovey Chronicles / December 12
Former Giants reliever Tyler Rogers signs with the Blue Jays
The San Francisco Giants have had a frugal offseason to this point, with plenty of reports and rumors that frugality will be a central theme over the next few days, weeks, and months.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12
Mariners working on deal with Andrew Knizner
The Mariners are in conversations with free-agent catcher Andrew Knizner on a deal.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 12
Giants rumors: Ken Rosenthal believes San Francisco will sign Max Scherzer
After playing a key role for the Toronto Blue Jays en route to the World Series, starting pitcher Max Scherzer is now a free agent. Any team aiming for a playoff berth in 2026 could be in the mix to potentially sign him.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 11
Buster Posey Details Key Trait New Giants Manager Tony Vitello Wants in Coaches
The San Francisco Giants haven’t formally announced new manager Tony Vitello’s coaching staff yet. But most of the hires have been reported. Vitello has put an emphasis on experience in key roles, given that he’s a first-year Major League manager and has never worked in pro baseball.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11
Giants rumors: San Francisco interested in adding pitching, but there’s a catch
The San Francisco Giants are looking to the MLB Winter Meetings to bolster their starting pitching. But Buster Posey might need some time to build the Giants’ rotation, according to an article by Robert Murray of Fansided.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Brendan Donovan News / Just Baseball / December 11
Brendan Donovan Emerges as Potential Trade Fit for Giants
The Winter Meetings are undoubtedly the most exciting time of the Major League Baseball offseason. The biggest free agents choose their next homes, and executives swing trades that nobody saw coming.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 10
Giants Reach Out to Former World Series Champion for Bullpen Help
The San Francisco Giants are seeking bullpen help in the form of a reliever that has worked for their arch-rivals for the past two seasons. The Giants have been in touch with former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser (subscription required).
Michael Kopech News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10
Giants showing interest in pitcher Michael Kopech
Most of the buzz surrounding the Giants this winter has involved the team’s pursuits of position players or rotation help, yet the bullpen stands out as a significant need for the team since Randy Rodriguez will miss the 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / December 10
The Giants are projected to be not bad
The 2025 Giants wound up right about where they were expected to be even though they could’ve been a little bit better than 81-81. For the third year in a row, Dan Szymborski’s ZiPS projections for the 2026 San Francisco Giants see them flirting with .500 but with enough in-house talent already to push that win total north.
San Francisco Giants News / Total Apex Sports / December 10
The Luck Of San Francisco Giants – Rise To 4th Pick In 2026 MLB Draft Lottery
Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good. And on Tuesday night, the San Francisco Giants were very, very lucky. In a twist that likely had team executives doing cartwheels in their Orlando hotel suites, the Giants vaulted from a projected 15th pick all the way up to No.
Brendan Donovan News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9
New suitor emerges for Cardinals' Brendan Donovan
Brendan Donovan has been one of the top trade targets for clubs seeking offensive help.
San Francisco Giants News / The Spun / December 9
ESPN's Laura Rutledge Is Married To A Former Professional Athlete
There aren't many ESPN hosts who have received more praise over the past decade than Laura Rutledge, that's for sure. ESPN hired Rutledge in 2014 as a reporter for SEC Network.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 8
Mariners' Interest In Giants' 21-Year-Old Creates Blockbuster Possibilities
The Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants have pulled off an unexpected offseason trade before, so why not one more this offseason? Two years after shipping starting pitcher Robbie Ray to San Francisco for a package including Mitch Haniger and Anthony DeSclafani, the Mariners' primary need remains offense.
Jeff Kent News / Yardbarker / December 7
Former Giants star, NL MVP Jeff Kent finally gets his due with HOF election
The National Baseball Hall of Fame will have at least one member of the 2026 class.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 8
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced
Bonds, Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela each received less than five votes and are not eligible to be voted on in the next cycle, meaning this group must wait until 2031 to be considered again.
Ron Washington News / Yardbarker / December 4
Why Giants hiring Ron Washington could be an underrated move
Washington’s bread and butter is teaching players to go from bad or mediocre defensive players to solid and even great defenders.
Justin Verlander News / Just Baseball / December 3
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Justin Verlander
So often in Major League Baseball do we see a player who was once a superstar slowly fade and turn into a shell of the stud they once were. In the 2024 season, it looked like Justin Verlander was turning into the latest MVP/Cy Young-turned-has-been.
Casey Schmitt News / Field Level Media / December 2
Giants INF Casey Schmitt (wrist) undergoes surgery
San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt underwent surgery on his left wrist on Tuesday and will be sidelined 8 to 10 weeks. Schmitt had the carpal boss removed during the procedure that was performed in Los Angeles.
San Francisco Giants News / Total Apex Sports / November 29
The San Francisco Giants Are Not Pursuing Tatsuya Imai
The San Francisco Giants were expected to be one of the top teams in the mix for Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai. According to Buster Olney, a lot of their market pitching inquiries have been for more modestly priced arms — a strong indication they aren’t chasing the highest priced pitchers, like Imai.
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