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Giants top pitching prospect to make MLB debut in Pirates series opener

The San Francisco Giants are set to promote top pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt for his Major League debut on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oracle Park.

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Ronnie Mauricio ruins Lou Seal’s special night in 5-3 Mets win

Matt Chapman’s two homers weren’t enough after two Mets went deep on the Giants’ best reliever during a bullpen game. Lou Seal’s parents must have been crushed.

Buster Posey News / McCovey Chronicles / 3 hours ago

Betrayal!

What Buster Posey did today goes against the wishes of Giants fans. Today, the San Francisco Giants executed their first planned bullpen game of the 2025 season, an act so transgressive and hostile towards Giants fans that my email inbox exploded.

Carson Whisenhunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / 4 hours ago

Giants pitching prospect set to make MLB debut vs. Pirates

Giants pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt will make his Major League debut on Monday as San Francisco’s scheduled starter against the Pirates. The move seemed to be in the cards since Whisenhunt was scratched from a planned Triple-A start on Saturday, and he arrived in the Oracle Park clubhouse today as a member of the Giants’ taxi squad.

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Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / 9 hours ago

Giants Boss Explains Why He Believes Rafael Devers Playing First Base Is Important

When the San Francisco Giants acquired Rafael Devers in the shocking blockbuster from the Boston Red Sox, a subplot of that story was the slugger's reported willingness to play first base, something that caused issues with his former team when he wouldn't move there.

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / 11 hours ago

Giants Ace Logan Webb Has Struggled Since Returning from All-Star Break

The San Francisco Giants have relied on their elite pitching staff to carry much of the load this season, and the starting rotation in particular has played a massive role in keeping the team afloat out west.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / 13 hours ago

Giants lose battle of All-Star lefties, 2-1

Robbie Ray was good but Daniel Peterson was better Saturday night, with Mark Vientos delivering the most crucial hit in the New York Mets win. During an up-and-down first half of the season, the San Francisco Giants could always rely on their All-Star starting pitching duo of Logan Webb and Robbie Ray.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / 14 hours ago

Nationals First Baseman Could Be Great Buy-Low Trade Candidate for Giants

As the trade deadline for the San Francisco Giants quickly approaches, the team seems likely to try to make another upgrade or two. It has been a strong season for the Giants in 2025, and that has changed the expectations for the franchise.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / 17 hours ago

Former Top Prospect Still Considered Best Trade Chip for Giants Ahead of Deadline

As the San Francisco Giants continue to battle in the National League Wild Card standings, the front office will likely be seeking some improvements in the next couple of days.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 26

Insider Says Giants Are Looking To Add at Two Key Positions

The San Francisco Giants appear to be buyers, but after acquiring Rafael Devers earlier in the season, it's hard to predict exactly how aggressive they are going to be.

Landen Roupp News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 26

Giants Downplay Injury To Landen Roupp, Say Elbow Issue Is 'Pretty Minor'

The San Francisco Giants were dealt a tough blow. Breakout star Landen Roupp was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, a concerning issue that nobody wants to hear when it comes to pitchers since that can be a precursor for the dreaded Tommy John surgery.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 26

Four Outfielders Giants Should Target As Trade Deadline Nears

The San Francisco Giants offense has been bottoming out at the worst time possible, and it appears as though they may need to make another big trade if they want to save their season.

Bryce Eldridge News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 26

San Francisco Giants Top Prospect Continues Hot Streak With Yet Another Home Run

It didn't take Bryce Eldridge long to get his feet back under him. The top prospect in the San Francisco Giants' farm system was out for just over five weeks with a right hamstring strain, spending a few games on a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League before rejoining the Sacramento River Cats.

Landen Roupp News / Field Level Media / July 26

Giants' pitching staff dwindles as Landen Roupp hits IL

The San Francisco Giants' rotation took another hit when right-hander Landen Roupp landed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. The move announced Friday is retroactive to Wednesday for Roupp, whose MRI exam showed no structural issues, according to The Athletic.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 26

David Peterson, Robbie Ray go head-to-head as Mets visit Giants

David Peterson will get an opportunity to personally thank Robbie Ray for his All-Star invitation when they go head-to-head on the mound as the New York Mets and host San Francisco Giants continue their three-game series on Saturday evening.

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Landen Roupp News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26

Giants place Landen Roupp on IL with elbow inflammation

The Giants announced that right-hander Landen Roupp has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 23rd, due to right elbow inflammation.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Giants exploring rotation market

The Giants’ rotation was a big strength early in the season but has struggled more of late. Fifth starter Hayden Birdsong was optioned to Triple-A earlier in the week, and it’s not entirely clear how they’ll fill out the rotation moving forward.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / July 24

Umpire may have inspired future Hall of Famer to first win

Umpire Chad Whitson's harsh words for Justin Verlander might have lit a fire under him on Wednesday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24

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Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / July 23

Justin Verlander breaks winless slump as Giants down Braves

Justin Verlander threw five scoreless innings to earn his first win this season and Rafael Devers hit a pair of home runs to help the visiting San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Wednesday in the rubber game of their three-game series.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Rafael Devers had telling comment about playing first base

Rafael Devers played first base for the Giants for the first time on Tuesday, and his quote about playing the field likely will not sit well with Red Sox fans.

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San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / July 22

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / July 22