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Giants Boss Comments on Logan Webb’s Star Turn at World Baseball Classic

Logan Webb ended his commitment to Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on Friday night in Houston with a flourish. The San Francisco Giants starter was brilliant as Team USA defeated Team Canada to advance to the semifinals against the Dominican Republic on Sunday.

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Giants Season Hinges on Slugger’s Return to MVP Form, MLB Analyst Says

The aggressive move to trade for Rafael Devers last season was one designed to help the San Francisco Giants contend for years to come. But, many fans will judge that deal by what happens in 2026, which will be Devers’ first full season with the Giants.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 13

What Kind of Team the San Francisco Giants Are Trying to Be in 2026

If the moves made by San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey are any indication, the franchise could be in a playoff push this September.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / March 13

Contextualized Spring Training stats: the pitchers

A few days ago, I took a microscope and a fine comb to some Cactus League stats for the San Francisco Giants hitters. Today it’s time to do the same thing, except for the pitchers.

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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?

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 13

Giants’ Latest Spring Training Cuts Tell Us Plenty About Upcoming Season

The San Francisco Giants made more spring training roster moves on Thursday, but most of those players were not sent back to minor league camp based on their performance.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Hayden Birdsong News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 13

Waiting Game Continues as Giants Hurler Awaits More News on Injured Elbow

The waiting will be the hardest part for San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong as he works through an elbow injury. One day after Susan Slusser

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 13

Giants Star Logan Webb Draws Latest Team USA WBC Starting Assignment

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb committed to pitching in two games in the World Baseball Classic. That second start is locked in. Team USA announced that Webb will take the ball as the starter for its quarterfinal game on Friday against Team Canada in Houston.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / March 13

Five Giants Prospects To Watch in Spring Breakout

For years, the San Francisco Giants had as close to a barren system as it got. They’ve repetitively missed on first-round draft picks, and the two names that once dominated prospects boards — Kyle Harrison and Marco Luciano — are no longer with the organization.

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 13

MLB Analyst Makes Bold Prediction for Giants’ Top Prospects in 2026

Bryce Eldridge, in all likelihood, will graduate from San Francisco Giants prospect status sometime in 2026. If San Francisco has its way, Eldridge will make the opening day roster, share time with Rafael Devers at first base and at designated hitter and graduate from prospect sometime in April.

Hayden Birdsong News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12

Giants’ Hayden Birdsong Being Evaluated For Elbow Issue

Giants right-hander Hayden Birdsong is being evaluated for an elbow issue, reports Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle. President of baseball operations Buster Posey tells Slusser that the team is awaiting word from their medical staff.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 12

Giants Land Another National TV Game After Apple Reveals MLB Schedule

The San Francisco Giants continue to jump around the television dial, as they learned that one of their April games will be picked up by Apple+ as part of its contract with Major League Baseball.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 12

Giants Finally Get Some Good Left-Handed Reliever News in Spring Training

The San Francisco Giants have had many things go their way in spring training. The health of their left-handed relievers hasn’t been one of them. The good news is that a reinforcement may be ready to pitch soon.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / March 11

Giants Reacts: Where will the Giants finish in the NL West?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Giants fans and fans across the country.

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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / March 11

Contextualized Spring Training stats: the hitters

Well, we’re a month into Spring Training, and just two weeks away from Opening Day. So it seemed like a good time to dive into one of my overly verbose spring traditions: contextualized stats.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 11

Giants' Tony Vitello Non-Committal on Top Prospect’s Opening Day Roster Chances

Early in spring training, San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello told reporters that he didn’t want Bryce Eldridge focused on making the opening day roster.

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

Ageless Giants Legend Dances After Dominican Republic Advances in WBC

The World Baseball Classic has given baseball fans plenty of great memories. It’s also been a source of joy for one San Francisco Giants legend. The Dominican Republic will advance out of Pool D and into bracket play later this week.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 11

Netflix Hypes Giants-Yankees Opening Night Broadcast with New Trailer

The San Francisco Giants will open the 2026 Major League Baseball season at home against the New York Yankees on March 25 and it will be a historic night from a TV perspective.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Drew Gilbert was a top reason why Tony Vitello left Tennessee for San Francisco, but he's not expected to be with Giants on opening day

Had the New York Mets not traded former Tennessee Vols outfielder Drew Gilbert to the San Francisco Giants last summer, Tony Vitello might still be coaching in Knoxville.

Joey Lucchesi News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9

Giants To Re-Sign Joey Lucchesi

The Giants have agreed to bring left-hander Joey Lucchesi back on a minor league deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. The CAA client will head to big league camp and be paid $1.55MM if he makes the roster.

Rafael Devers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Giants getting Rafael Devers back after spring training injury scare

The biggest addition of the San Francisco Giants’ offseason could actually be the one they made months before Hot Stove even began. Rafael Devers has been

San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

A Look at Three Relievers Who Could Factor Into the Giants’ Bullpen Plans in 2026

The San Francisco Giants’ pitching rotation, barring any injuries, is largely set for 2026. The group will consist of ace Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, Landen

Rafael Devers News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Giants Receive Rafael Devers News After 5 Missed Games

The San Francisco Giants are hoping this is the year they finally break through and return to the MLB playoffs after undergoing a major change with Tony Vitello taking over as manager.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / March 6

Which Giants Are in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

With baseball no longer being a staple in the summer Olympics, fans turn to the World Baseball Classic to see the best talent from across the world compete.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / March 5

The Giants Are Playing With Fire With Their Pitching Staff

It’s been an interesting road, but the San Francisco Giants have their five-man rotation fully set as we head into 2026. While that group was fine for the majority of 2025, it was a shell of itself by season’s end.

Joel Peguero News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 4

Giants’ Joel Peguero Diagnosed With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Giants reliever Joel Peguero has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team announced. The team didn’t announce a return timeline, but it seems likely the hard-throwing righty will begin the season on the 15-day injured list.