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Casey Schmitt’s blast leads Giants past Rockies

Casey Schmitt's three-run homer in the sixth broke a tie and the host San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Saturday afternoon. Luis Arraez was 2-for-4 with a run scored for the Giants, who have won two of the first three games in the four-game series.

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Giants select RHP Carlos Martinez with 4th-round pick in 2026 MLB Draft

The San Francisco Giants made it four pitchers in five picks on Saturday, when they used their fourth-round pick (No. 118 overall) on right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez, a 21-year old from Hofstra.

Barry Bonds News / McCovey Chronicles / July 11

Giants draft outfielder Peyton Bonds, Barry’s nephew, in 3rd round of 2026 MLB Draft

The good stories just keep coming for the San Francisco Giants in the 2026 MLB Draft. In the first round, with the fourth pick, they took UC Santa Barbara pitcher Jackson Flora, a Bay Area native who grew up rooting for the Giants and who starred at the same high school as Brandon Crawford.

San Francisco Giants News / EasySportz / July 11

The Giants Just Drafted Their Future Ace

The San Francisco Giants may have just landed the future ace of their pitching staff by selecting UC Santa Barbara right-hander Jackson Flora with the No.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / July 11

Giants take prep RHP Kaden Waechter with 55th pick in 2026 MLB Draft

Pitching, pitching, and more pitching. After taking top college pitcher Jackson Flora with the fourth pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, and prep southpaw Carson Bolemon with pick No.

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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.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / July 11

Giants pick prep pitcher Carson Bolemon with No. 29 pick in 2026 MLB Draft

There’s no denying that the San Francisco Giants have been lacking in pitching, both at the Major League level and on the farm. And they’ve gone all-in addressing that in the 2026 MLB Draft.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 11

Giants Select Jackson Flora with No. 4 Pick in 2026 MLB Draft

The 2026 MLB Draft is upon us, and the San Francisco Giants have the fourth overall pick. In a season where things have gone off track in terms of their record, the draft offers a glimmer of hope for the franchise to focus on future success.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / July 11

Giants select RHP Jackson Flora with 4th overall pick in 2026 MLB Draft

The San Francisco Giants are going for the best story at the 2026 MLB Draft, and they got one hell of a player along the way. With the fourth overall pick in the draft, the Giants selected the consensus best pitcher in the draft, right-hander Jackson Flora out of UC Santa Barbara.

San Francisco Giants News / 5 GOATs / July 11

San Francisco Giants select UC Santa Barbara RHP Jackson Flora in 2026 MLB Draft

Teams are never going to be afraid to select pitchers at the top of the MLB Draft. Especially when somebody like Jackson Flora is available. So, the San Francisco Giants took full advantage and took Flora, a right-handed pitcher out of UC Santa Barbara, with the No.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / July 11

2026 MLB Draft tracker: Following all the Giants picks

It’s here! The 2026 MLB Draft has officially arrived, and it’s an exciting one for the San Francisco Giants. After lucking out in the lottery, the Giants have the No.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 11

4 Could Be the Giants' Lucky Number When They Roll the Dice at the MLB Draft

For a team looking to the future for hope, the San Francisco Giants can be excited about the start of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, which begins today (July 11).

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Carson Whisenhunt News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 11

Has Carson Whisenhunt Become the Pitcher the Giants have been Waiting For?

The San Francisco Giants have long envisioned burgeoning young left-hander Carson Whisenhunt as a promising pitcher who has the potential to be a leader and innings eater in their rotation.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Giants make bonkers MLB history with latest loss

The San Francisco Giants are going through a bad season, which was made even worse on Friday. San Francisco made Major League Baseball history after blowing yet another save opportunity.

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / July 11

Two More Giants Who Should’ve Earned All-Star Nods

The San Francisco Giants have been one of the worst teams in baseball through the first half. They’re currently tied for the third most losses in the sport as well as the third fewest wins.

San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11

4 Giants fans arrested after huge fight at game

Four San Francisco Giants fans have been arrested after a violent fight broke out in the stands during Thursday night’s game. The brawl broke out during Thursday’s game against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Ca.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Luis Arraez Open To Extension With Giants

The Giants are one of the few clear sellers and have one of the most obvious trade chips in Luis Arraez. However, he’s also open to staying around via an extension.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 10

Giants go yard 3 times, bury Rockies late

Rookie Bryce Eldridge launched the home team's first home run into the San Francisco Bay this season, Casey Schmitt and Willy Adames added traditional homers into the bleachers and the San Francisco Giants captured an 8-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / July 9

First Round Draft Preview For the San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are heading into the 2026 MLB Draft with their most important pick since the second overall selection back in 2018. This year, they lucked into the fourth overall pick despite having odds that would suggest that was impossible.

Gregory Santos News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Gregory Santos Elects Free Agency

Right-hander Gregory Santos has rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Sacramento and will instead become a free agent, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander to retire at end of season

One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down.

Mookie Betts to reach career symmetrical milestone with Dodgers

Ken Rosenthal addresses latest Francisco Lindor trade rumors

Anthony Volpe says report about second base stance is 'B.S.'

Yankees can't afford to wait until the trade deadline to address roster concerns

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / July 7

Heliot Ramos is exactly who the Phillies should target at the deadline

As one of the worst teams in the National League for a majority of the season, the San Francisco Giants (38-52) will be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test

MLB power rankings: National League dominates top spots

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / July 7

Heliot Ramos (2 HRs), Landen Roupp star in Giants' rout of Jays

Heliot Ramos smacked two home runs, Landen Roupp completed eight innings for the first time in his big league career and the San Francisco Giants opened a three-game interleague series with a 10-1 romp over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6

On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test

The final week before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game break could provide answers that will settle standings at the top and bottom of several divisions.

MLB power rankings: National League dominates top spots

Luis Arraez News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Luis Arraez is being linked to one team in trade rumors

A return to the American League may be beckoning for Luis Arraez. The Texas Rangers are among the suitors for the San Francisco Giants infielder Arraez ahead of the Aug.

Bo Davidson News / Just Baseball / July 3

Bo Davidson Is Cementing Himself As One of Baseball’s Best Outfield Prospects

It’s been close to two decades since the San Francisco Giants have had a system with the amount of upside it currently holds. Through the draft, deadline deals, and international finds, they’ve found a handful of prospects looking to shape the next era of Giants baseball.