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Giants Making Unusual Move to Get All-Star Closer Work After Season

The San Francisco Giants knew there was little chance for closer Randy Rodriguez to return this season. That was considering when he suffered the elbow injury that ended his All-Star campaign last year.

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Left in the dust

It’s official. In the historic rivalry between the Giants and the Dodgers (or Bridegrooms, or Superbas, or Dodgers, or Robins, or back to the Dodgers again), spanning a continent, two cities, nearly 140 years, the Dodgers are back ahead: 1,293 wins to the Giants’ 1,292.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / September 20

The Giants’ Roster Situation Is One of MLB’s Most Complex

It’s been quite the season in San Francisco for all of the wrong reasons. The Giants are ending their fifth season in a row in which they won’t make the playoffs, and this one will comfortably go down as the most disappointing.

Marcelo Mayer News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Marcelo Mayer Nearing Giants Debut Following Injury Update

Marcelo Mayer is getting closer to making his San Francisco Giants debut after another encouraging step in his recovery. Mayer ran the bases for a second consecutive day as he continues working back from a right foot bone bruise and a left forearm stress reaction.

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How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 19

Shutting Down Logan Webb Was Right Decision for San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants left Logan Webb's spot in the rotation open as long as they could. But in the end, it just wasn't worth it for one, or maybe two, more starts this season.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 19

Giants Set Lineup for Saturday Showdown with Dodgers in Los Angeles

The San Francisco Giants continue to limp toward the finish of what they were hoping would be a successful 2026 campaign. The Giants (64-90) are preparing for the second game of their final series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (94-60) on Saturday at Dodger Stadium.

Bryce Eldridge News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Giants’ Bryce Eldridge misses a game after hitting his head at team hotel

Bryce Eldridge suffered an injury this week straight out of “Looney Tunes.” The San Francisco Giants phenom Eldridge missed Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after experiencing a mishap at the team hotel.

Bryce Eldridge News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Bryce Eldridge Misses Giants Game After Freak Accident

The San Francisco Giants scratched rookie first baseman Bryce Eldridge from their lineup Friday night after he suffered a head laceration before their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Jackson Flora News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 19

How Jackson Flora May Have Already Altered His Timeline to Join Giants

Major League teams like the San Francisco Giants take great care when deciding when to drop collegiate pitching prospects into their minor league system.

Logan Webb News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Giants Officially End Logan Webb's Season in Flurry of Roster Moves

The San Francisco Giants have officially ended Logan Webb’s 2026 season after placing the veteran right-hander on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

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Logan Webb News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Giants Place Logan Webb On Injured List

The Giants are shutting down Logan Webb, as Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that their staff ace is going on the injured list with a blister in his middle finger.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 18

Giants Set Lineup for Opener of Final Series of 2026 Against Dodgers

For the San Francisco Giants, it's nine more games until the season concludes and the franchise misses the postseason once again. The Giants (64-89) begin their final series with their arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday evening at Dodger Stadium.

Jackson Flora News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 18

Giants Top Prospect Jackson Flora Makes Statement After Aggressive Promotion

The San Francisco Giants haven’t wasted much time putting some pressure on one of their top prospects, Jackson Flora. He didn’t waste any time with an answer, either.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 18

Giants-Dodgers Series: Preview, Probable Pitchers, Injured List

The final showdown of the season is here between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the series beginning on Friday at Dodger Stadium.

Rafael Devers News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Giants’ Potential Rafael Devers Trade Lands Interesting Update

The San Francisco Giants still hold the contractual power to move Rafael Devers if they ever decide the fit no longer works. That reality sits at the center of the latest conversation around the slugger’s future, even as club officials continue to describe him as part of the long-term plan.

Jackson Flora News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 18

Giants Pitching Prospect Jackson Flora Dominates in Double-A Debut

The San Francisco Giants' top pitching prospect, right-hander Jackson Flora, officially began his minor league career just two weeks ago. But now, the 2026 first-round draft pick has already made his first Double-A start.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / September 18

The bullpen, sure, but how do the Giants fix their defense?

In Buster Posey’s big interview with Tim Kawakami, he stated that the bullpen would be a point of emphasis this offseason. That group has been among the worst in the sport, but not quite negative in value, believe it or not: +0.9 fWAR, bad enough for 25th in MLB.

Buster Posey News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Posey: Bullpen Will Be Offseason Focus

Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey spoke to Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard as the club winds down its poor 2026 campaign.

Bryce Eldridge News / Field Level Media / September 16

Giants' Bryce Eldridge standing tall ahead of finale vs. Cards

Rookie slugger Bryce Eldridge continues to offer San Francisco hope for the future in an otherwise bleak season for the Giants. Eldridge hit the longest home run of his young career, and the longest this season at Busch Stadium, in a 10-3 victory over the St.

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Report reveals Rafael Devers’ future with Giants

Rafael Devers is not expected to leave the Bay Area anytime soon. The hard-hitting Dominican has been one of the few bright spots on a San Francisco Giants roster set to miss the postseason for a fifth straight year.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 15

Bryce Eldridge's massive blast sparks Giants to win over Cardinals

Bryce Eldridge hit a long home run and drove in three runs, rookie right-hander Blade Tidwell pitched effectively into the seventh inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the St.

Rafael Devers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Rafael Devers To Undergo Core Surgery

Rafael Devers will indeed undergo left-side core surgery on Tuesday, the Giants told reporters (including Zach Sweet of MLB.com). The team will have a recovery timetable after the operation is complete.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13