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Carson Whisenhunt's Sunday Showing was an Audition for the Giants' 2027 Rotation

Things didn't go exactly as planned for San Francisco Giants starter Carson Whisenhunt on Sunday, but there were certainly plenty of reasons for hope. Despite giving up four earned runs and taking the loss, his results for the remainder of the season are almost like on-the-job training.

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Interesting Rafael Devers twist emerges ahead of the trade deadline

The San Francisco Giants may be getting a surprise lifeline before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. At least one rival team has called the Giants with interest in trading for star first baseman Rafael Devers, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported on Monday.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 27

Giants' New Draft Class Just Became Official, but One Name Could Steal the Spotlight

The San Francisco Giants have officially finalized the signings of their first 19 draft picks and five undrafted free agents following the 2026 MLB Draft.

Rafael Devers News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Will the Giants Trade Rafael Devers?

Expectations could not have been any higher for the San Francisco Giants entering this season. With a plethora of talent on their roster led by first-year manager Tony Vitello, it looked like the Giants were going to snap their four year playoff drought.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / July 27

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, July 24-26: Teenage shortstop sensations galore!

The Minor League Baseball season is winding down a little, and for the first time in a while, the weekend roundup only has six San Francisco Giants affiliates, as the Arizona Complex League season ended last week.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 27

Giants Still Searching for First Series Sweep After Loss to Angels

The San Francisco Giants played a solid series against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend, taking two out of three games at Oracle Park. The Halos were able to manage a 4-3 win to thwart the Bay Area Nine's bid to secure their first sweep of the season.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 27

Giants Receive Disappointing News as Outfielder's Return Is Delayed

In a year when it seems like every possible pothole or silly setback imaginable could hit the San Francisco Giants, another bump in the road has taken place.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / July 27

Seven Top San Francisco Giants Prospects Earn Promotions

The All-Star break is typically a good litmus test for organizations to determine which of their top prospects have earned a promotion. While there are always exceptions, this is often when many of the game’s rising talents take the next step in the minors.

Jung Hoo Lee News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 26

Latest Jung Hoo Lee Trade News Highlights Another Giants Deadline Candidate

The San Francisco Giants' 2026 season keeps getting worse, as they dropped in the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on a pitch that was called strike three but looked to be outside; the Giants didn't have any ABS challenges left to use.

Jung Hoo Lee News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Giants Receive Jung Hoo Lee Update After Removal From Lineup

The San Francisco Giants are having a disastrous 2026 MLB season. As of Sunday, they are 44-60. That has them fourth in the National League West and a stunning 22 ½ games out of first place.

Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / July 26

Behind Rafael Devers, Giants seek series sweep of Angels

The Giants hope Rafael Devers continues to vent the frustration of a recent slump on Los Angeles Angels pitching when the interleague opponents complete a three-game series Sunday afternoon in San Francisco.

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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.

Carson Whisenhunt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 25

Giants Prospect Carson Whisenhunt Could Get Extended Look in Majors

One of the San Francisco Giants' top pitching prospects, left-hander Carson Whisenhunt, might have an opportunity to stick around in the big leagues for the rest of the season.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / July 25

Jung Hoo Lee, Rafael Devers shine as Giants torch Angels

Jung Hoo Lee lifted a three-run home run as part of a five-run third inning, Rafael Devers homered for the second consecutive day and the San Francisco Giants made it two straight over the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a 9-2 shellacking Saturday afternoon.

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Trevor McDonald News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Giants’ Trevor McDonald Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

Giants starter Trevor McDonald has been diagnosed with a moderate UCL sprain in his elbow, manager Tony Vitello told reporters on Friday (link via Adrian Garro of MLB.com).

Robbie Ray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Giants rumors: 1 pitcher San Francisco may trade aside from Robbie Ray

The San Francisco Giants are likely going to make starting pitcher Robbie Ray available before the MLB trade deadline. The Giants are selling and a number of position players have also been mentioned in trade rumors.

Luis Arraez News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Giants' Luis Arraez Receives Notable Trade Update

The San Francisco Giants are widely expected to be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Entering Friday, the Giants own a disappointing 42-60 record. Their status as sellers has only become clearer during their five-game losing streak, which includes a sweep by the Kansas City Royals.

Eric Haase News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Giants Release Eric Haase

The Giants have placed catcher Eric Haase on release waivers, relays Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News. San Francisco designated him for assignment last week when Daniel Susac made his return from the injured list.

Luis Arraez News / Just Baseball / July 23

Top Trade Landing Spots for Luis Arraez

One of this season’s most coveted trade chips will be San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez. The 29-year-old is on a one-year deal and on pace for one of the best seasons of his career, making him a prime candidate to be relocated come the August 3 deadline.

San Francisco Giants News / HITC / July 23

San Francisco Giants the victim of ‘the worst call of the year’ by MLB umpire

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello was left furious on Wednesday after being ejected from the game against the Kansas City Royals. The Giants went on to lose the game at Kauffman Stadium after losing their manager in the bottom of the seventh.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23

Giants collapse against Royals after blown call, ejection

It doesn't take much for the Giants to fall apart in 2026.

Salvador Perez ties Royals legend George Brett on all-time list

Pair of Giants reportedly generating trade interest

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros

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Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / July 22

Giants announcer just dropped some truth that Tony Vitello badly needs to hear

Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello is in his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. There’s been plenty of speculation over the last few weeks about former Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello’s future in MLB.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / July 21

Pair of Giants reportedly generating trade interest

The Giants are clear sellers as the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline approaches. However, an unexpected duo could be their best trade pieces.

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / July 20

The Giants Are Wasting a Good Offense

We’ve talked about the San Francisco Giants being one of the worst teams in baseball all year. However, we haven’t fully broken down what has led to that outcome.

Buster Posey News / Larry Brown Sports / July 17

Radio producer slams Giants’ Buster Posey in embarrassing hot mic moment

Buster Posey, the San Francisco Giants’ president of baseball operations, recently appeared on KNBR’s Murph & Markus show for a roughly 25-minute interview that covered the recent MLB Draft, the team’s selections, trade deadline plans, and first-year manager Tony Vitello’s performance.

Luis Arraez News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16

Giants are expected to trade away 1 All-Star

The San Francisco Giants may be ready to move on from La Regadera. Giants infielder Luis Arraez is a “near-certainty” to be traded ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, according to a report this week by Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report.