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On YouTubeSan Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 4
The San Francisco Jedi 
It’s the unofficial Star Wars celebration day out there and while I don’t condone it, I recognize that I’m in the minority. For one thing, I’m a Star Trek guy.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 4
Giants first-year manager Tony Vitello is already receiving a chorus of criticism
Following on one of the most futile weekends in San Francisco Giants franchise history, the team is currently in the middle of a six-game losing streak, thanks to back-to-back sweeps.
Bryce Eldridge News / Field Level Media / May 4
Reports: Struggling Giants to call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge
The Giants return to their home field in San Francisco on Monday following a disastrous 0-6 road trip and are summoning help. Multiple outlets reported that the Giants are calling up top prospect Bryce Eldridge and catcher/third baseman Jesus Rodriguez.
MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / May 4
Chat, are we cooked?
Baseball history isn’t predictive so much as it’s instructive. Even if batters aren’t hitting at the same rate as decades before, we can still know that hitters who live in the .190-.220 range are probably not very good at that skill.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
Giants ticked at Hunter Wendlestedt’s umpiring crew for mocking behavior
The San Francisco Giants were left frustrated following a controversial sequence in their 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, with much of the anger directed at umpire Hunter Wendelstedt and his crew.
Rafael Devers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
Insider reveals the Rafael Devers truth about Giants’ 2026 season
With the San Francisco Giants being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, it is a microcosm of how the team has been immensely disappointing when it comes to the 2026 season.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / May 4
Giants call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge in hopes of power boost
Struggling to find some offense, they figure it is the right time to call up their top prospect.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Buster Posey News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
Giants POBO Buster Posey makes attention-grabbing moves after sweep vs. Rays
The San Francisco Giants are reshuffling their roster after a six-game losing streak that included a sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays, as president of baseball operations Buster Posey turns to top prospects to address one of the league’s least productive offenses.
The San Francisco Giants are set to promote their top prospect
For weeks, speculation had been circulating throughout the Giants fan base and the ensuing media regarding San Francisco's top prospect, Bryce Eldridge.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / May 4
The Back of the Giants’ Rotation Is Going Exactly As Expected
Heading into the offseason, pitching was the clear need for the San Francisco Giants. Even though the lineup has been a massive disappointment in 2026, that group was virtually set.
Tony Vitello News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
Giants reach embarrassing low in Tony Vitello era after Rays sweep
The San Francisco Giants made the ballsy decision to hire straight from the college ranks as they looked towards Tony Vitello, esteemed manager during his time with Tennessee, to be the man to lead the team for the long haul.
San Francisco suffers back-to-back series sweeps in humiliating fashion
Losing is one thing. Losing in embarrassing ways is another. So far in 2026, the San Francisco Giants have been doing more of the latter than the former; their losses lately have been exceptionally ugly.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3
Giants To Promote Bryce Eldridge, Jesus Rodriguez
The Giants will promote prospects Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez prior to Monday’s game with the Padres, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle
Giants outfielder Harrison Bader on pace to return from injury soon
With the lights already blinking red on San Francisco's season, they have been like a team without direction this season. The Giants entered play on Sunday with a 13-21 record, good enough for dead last in the NL West right now.
San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Giants’ Jerar Encarnacion has one of the worst challenges of the season
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion turned in one of the worst ABS challenges of the MLB season so far on Sunday. Encarnacion challenged an 0-1 pitch that was essentially right down the middle against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Tropicana Field in St.
Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / May 2
Giants GM makes strong statement on Tony Vitello following a disastrous series where San Francisco was swept
Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello is in his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. And Vitello’s had to deal with some early season adversity.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1
Phillies accomplish rare feat in doubleheader sweep of Giants
The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the biggest disappointments in the early going of the 2026 MLB season, but Thursday's doubleheader sweep of the San Francisco Giants offered some encouragement.
Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / April 30
Tony Vitello sent a stern message to the rest of MLB, and it’ll be interesting to see how the league responds
Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello is in his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, and he’s already dealt with a couple of tense moments.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30
Giants' bullpen prepares to size up Phillies in doubleheader
The San Francisco Giants have one of the top bullpens in the majors. And that group likely will be put to the test on Thursday when the Giants play a doubleheader against the host Philadelphia Phillies.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / April 30
Caleb Killian Is Proving To Be More Than a Feel-Good Homecoming
Going into this past winter, an improved bullpen was a clear need for the San Francisco Giants. They had dealt several of their best relievers at the previous deadline and lost their most reliable arm to Tommy John surgery.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / April 29
Willy Adames' struggles continue to be a concern for Giants
San Francisco Giants' 30-year-old shortstop Willy Adames has gone 1-for-30 with 14 strikeouts and no walks in his last seven games.
San Francisco Giants News / Inside The Diamonds / April 29
San Francisco Giants Roster Moves 04/29/2026
The San Francisco Giants have a 13-16 record entering their game with the Phillies tonight. They got shut out 7-0 in game one of the series last night.
Rafael Devers News / HITC / April 29
Nearly one year after his controversial trade, Rafael Devers is now the 3rd worst player in MLB
Nearly a year after one of the most shocking trades in recent MLB history, Rafael Devers is now facing a completely different kind of spotlight. Once seen as a franchise cornerstone and one of the most consistent hitters in baseball, expectations around Devers were sky-high when he moved teams.
Tim Lincecum News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Sports Quote of the Day: Tim Lincecum's Inspirational Message
Former San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum had one of the greatest peaks of a career in recent memory. From 2008-2011, Lincecum was arguably the best pitcher in the sport of baseball.
Gregory Santos News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29
Giants To Select Gregory Santos
The Giants will select the contract of right-handed reliever Gregory Santos from Triple-A Sacramento today, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. San Francisco has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding transaction.
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