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Giants Reveal Why Osleivis Basabe Was Pulled Late Against Twins

The San Francisco Giants have revealed why Osleivis Basabe was pulled late from Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. According to Giants manager Tony Vitello, Basabe had been dealing with hamstring tightness for several days before Tuesday’s game.

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Giants Make Landen Roupp Decision With 5 Games Left

The San Francisco Giants have shut down right-hander Landen Roupp for the remainder of the 2026 season, ending his first full year in the rotation with five games left.

San Francisco Giants News / CBSSports.com / September 23

How do the Giants move on from 2026 failures? Veteran players, fresh faces could hold the key to 2027

Buster Posey took risks in 2026, including in the dugout with Tony Vitello, and few paid off as the Giants end the season barely above the Rockies

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The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / September 23

Giants run their way into a 3-2 loss

Victor Bericoto was awaiting a 3-2 pitch with two runners on in the 9th inning, down by a run, when a man seated behind the plate with a physique reminiscent

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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.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 22

Recent DFA Could Open Door for Giants Reunion With Familiar Reliever

The San Francisco Giants are going into a rebuild after trading away several top names at the MLB Trade Deadline, such as Luis Arraez, Heliot Ramos, and Robbie Ray.

Blade Tidwell News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Blade Tidwell Diagnosed With “High-Grade” UCL Sprain

The Giants announced that right-hander Blade Tidwell has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a “high-grade” sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Giants’ Tony Vitello Has Upsetting Blade Tidwell Update

The San Francisco Giants received an unwelcome injury update on rookie right-hander Blade Tidwell after his latest appearance against the Minnesota Twins.

Bo Davidson News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 22

Bo Davidson Makes Giants History in Impressive MLB Debut

The San Francisco Giants have known that the regular season would be the end of their 2026 season for quite some time now. It’s been a disappointing season for sure.

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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.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 22

Bo Davidson, Marcelo Mayer Help Giants Make MLB History

The San Francisco Giants are electing to play for fun down the stretch of the 2026 campaign, already well out of the playoff race. Going into next season, the Giants will have plenty to decide, as several players have made their MLB debuts this season, trying to force the youth movement.

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Blade Tidwell News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Giants’ Blade Tidwell Exits Start With Elbow Discomfort

The Giants are dealing with yet another injury. Blade Tidwell made an early exit from tonight’s 5-2 victory over Minnesota. Manager Tony Vitello told reporters postgame that the right-hander felt elbow discomfort and will go for further testing on Tuesday (via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area and Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle).

Drew Gilbert News / Field Level Media / September 22

Drew Gilbert knocks in 3 runs in Giants' triumph over Twins

Drew Gilbert homered and drove in a career-high-tying three runs, Blade Tidwell teamed with four relievers on a four-hitter and the San Francisco Giants opened a season-ending homestand with a 5-2 interleague victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 21

Giants place Bryce Eldridge (concussion), Jung Hoo Lee (groin) on IL

The San Francisco Giants are down to two members of their Opening Day roster still active with the club after placing first baseman Bryce Eldridge and right fielder Jung Hoo Lee on the injured list Monday.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Giants Promote Bo Davidson, Activate Marcelo Mayer

The Giants announced they’ve selected outfield prospect Bo Davidson onto the MLB roster and activated Marcelo Mayer from the 10-day injured list. San Francisco shut down Jung Hoo Lee with a groin contusion and placed rookie first baseman Bryce Eldridge on the seven-day concussion list.

Bryce Eldridge News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Bryce Eldridge Development Leaves Giants With Season-Ending Decision

Bryce Eldridge is set to miss another game for the San Francisco Giants as the rookie continues to recover from a head laceration. Eldridge missed his third consecutive game Sunday and is not expected to play Monday against the Minnesota Twins, according to Justice delos Santos.

San Francisco Giants News / The Spun / September 20

Legendary MLB Announcer Duane Kuiper Diagnosed With Cancer at 76

Legendary MLB announcer Duane Kuiper has been diagnosed with cancer at 76 years old on Sunday. The longtime voice of the San Francisco Giants announced on Sunday that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer.

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.

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.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Giants officially place Logan Webb on IL with blister injury, ending his 2026 MLB season

The San Francisco Giants officially placed ace Logan Webb on the 15-day injured list Friday with a blister on his right middle finger, ending his 2026 MLB season.

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.

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 / EssentiallySports / September 14

Giants Dealt Major Blow as $313M Star Heads to 60-Day IL With Surgery Probable

“He battled with it the entire year,” manager Tony Vitello said. Rafael Devers is leading the San Francisco Giants with 37 home runs and 98 RBIs. He started 148 of their first 149 games so far and sat out Wednesday’s game after making 309 consecutive appearances.