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MLB Legends Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer Remain in Limbo

There are two clear-cut future Hall of Famers available in free agency right now in Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. Verlander spent the 2025 season with the San Francisco Giants and had a 3.85 ERA in 29 starts to go along with a 137-to-52 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 152 innings of work.

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Giants’ Buster Posey earns 1st ballot Hall of Fame endorsement from MLB Insider

The San Francisco Giants continue to see Buster Posey’s Hall of Fame case gain momentum as a first-ballot narrative takes hold. A recent insider endorsement further strengthened his standing as a 2027 headliner.

Harrison Bader News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 26

How Harrison Bader Deal Impacts Giants Outfield Defense and Lineup

The San Francisco Giants have sought to improve their outfield this offseason, but until Monday they came up with nothing. Harrison Bader changes that in a significant way.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 26

Giants Solidify Outfield Group With Signing of Harrison Bader

It may have taken until the end of January, but the San Francisco Giants have made their first significant addition of the offseason. On Monday morning, we learned that Harrison Bader and the Giants had agreed to a two-year, $20.5 million deal, first reported by Ken Rosenthal.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / January 26

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 33

The 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List marches on, and folks, we’re getting close! After this next chapter concludes, we’ll be three-quarters of the way to ranking the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 26

Giants add Gold Glove defense in center with Harrison Bader agreement

Joining Heliot Ramos, Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert, the Giants may have one of the better outfields in 2026.

Trey Mancini continues comeback attempt with Angels

Tomoyuki Sugano not ready for return to Nippon Professional Baseball.

Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer

Mets icon David Wright gives his blessing on David Stearns masterplan

Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Randy Winn News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 26

Former Giants Star Describes How Rising Prospect Josuar Gonzalez Impacts Game

Few people in the San Francisco Giants organization can speak with authority on their prospects like Randy Winn. Winn, who played for the Giants for five years, has worked his way through the baseball ranks since he retired in 2010.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 25

Giants Star Not Enjoying Watching Arch-Rival Dodgers Signing Megastars

The San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been rivals for decades. The move from New York and Brooklyn decades ago hasn’t changed that.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

Robbie Ray News / McCovey Chronicles / January 25

Player review: Robbie Ray

2025 stats: 32 GS, 182.1 IP, 3.65 ERA, 3.93 FIP, 109 ERA+, 1.212 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 3.6 BB/9, 1.1 HR/9, 2.2 fWAR Robbie Ray was an All-Star in 2025. At least, up until the All-Star break.

Tristan Beck News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 25

Another Giants Star Commits to Play in Upcoming World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is getting ready to be the focal point of competition during spring training. The San Francisco Giants will be without another player for part of spring training.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / January 25

An Upgrade in Right Field Should be Next for the Giants

After being perfectly mediocre in 2025, the San Francisco Giants have yet to make any significant additions to their roster. Outside of two back-end starters and a few low-risk relievers, it’s been quiet by the bay.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 24

Giants Star Willy Adames Has Fun Nickname for New Boss Tony Vitello

Everyone knows San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello is the new guy. And, when you’re the new guy, there’s a lot to do. For the past two weekends, Vitello has been deeply engaged in meeting fans in Giants Fanfest activities.

CJ Abrams News / Total Apex Sports / January 24

The San Francisco Giants Aggressively Pursued CJ Abrams

The San Francisco Giants have been looking to add an infielder throughout the offseason and are pursuing every available option. A recent report from The Athletic revealed that the Giants aggressively pursued Shortstop CJ Abrams, but were unable to agree on a fair return with the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 25

Three sneaky-good moves the Yankees should make to shake up their roster

These are three moves that can shake up the Bombers' roster and stop them from fielding the same nine as before.

Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report

Darvish decision can make drastic impact on the Padres

Ronald Acuna Jr. sparks position change rumors with his latest post

Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet

A’s had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade

Buster Posey News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Giants rumors: Insider gives honest opinion on Buster Posey’s job security

With the San Francisco Giants in the midst of the first offseason under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey, there could be speculation on the type of job security he has.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

MLB Rumors: Brendan Donovan Gets Latest San Francisco Giants Update From ESPN

The San Francisco Giants missed out on the playoffs last year despite starting the campaign with plenty of optimism. The Giants have not made any major additions to their lineup so far, but they are looking to bolster their offense.

WNBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Post-ESPN Roles Continue To Accumulate For Elle Duncan

Just weeks removed from her departure from ESPN, Elle Duncan has plenty of work coming her way. The new host of live sports on Netflix, who is hosting her first broadcast for the streaming giant Friday as Alex Honnold attempts to free solo climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper, has added on a pair of hosting duties to come in 2026.

Justin Verlander News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Justin Verlander Rumors: Giants Stay Put As AL East Team Could Last Option For Veteran Pitcher

Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander is far from retiring as he’s ready to take the mound again. Verlander is the oldest pitcher right now, followed by Max Scherzer.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 24

Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

As spring training rapidly approaches, teams generally have a sense of their rosters. While some players have yet to sign and other transactions can happen, most rosters are essentially set.

Three winners of the MLB offseason

A's had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22