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Giants rookie accomplishes a feat that was last done in 1961

The San Francisco Giants have a promising rookie catcher in Daniel Susac, who continued his hot start to his big league career on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Susac had another brilliant performance, as the Giants played the second game of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Cali.

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Robbie Ray rights the ship as Giants shut out Phillies

On Monday, the San Francisco Giants lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4, and I crafted an entire maybe-I’m-thinking-about-this-too-much narrative to go with it.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / April 8

Daniel Susac off to historic start as Giants blank Phillies

Robbie Ray tossed 6 2/3 shutout innings and rookie Daniel Susac went 3-for-4 with two RBIs to help the San Francisco Giants record a 6-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 7

Giants Must Hope Awful Home Start is Portent of Good Things to Come

The San Francisco Giants are not off to a good start in the Tony Vitello era. The first-year manager, who has no pro baseball experience but coached at the University of Tennessee and won a national championship, has presided over the franchise’s worst start at home in more than a quarter-century, per NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Joel Peguero News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 7

Joel Peguero Could be First Injured Giants Reliever to Return to Bullpen

The San Francisco Giants have had more than their fair share of injuries in the bullpen, but one injured reliever is getting close to a return. Joel Peguero is expected to start an injury rehab assignment this week per NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 7

Plagued by bullpen woes, Giants hope veteran Robbie Ray can silence Phillies

The San Francisco Giants continue to struggle in the bullpen and will keep looking for answers when they host the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in the middle game of a three-game series.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 7

Robbie Ray Leads Giants Against Phillies: Preview, Storylines

The San Francisco Giants will have to deal with one of the best left-handers in the National League if they want to beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello may have already broken an unwritten MLB clubhouse rule with the San Francisco Giants

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello is having a rough start as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. Vitello is quickly learning how different life is in the big leagues.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / April 7

Four Fresh Faces to Follow in the Giants’ Farm System

There’s no denying that the San Francisco Giants have one of the quickest rising farm systems in the league. While we definitely have to see what they become, it’s the most talent this system has had at once in quite some time.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 7

Giants blow lead, lose 6-4 to Phillies

If you’re wondering why the San Francisco Giants have won just three of their first eight games, well, the answer is very simple: they’re playing remarkably sloppy and dispirited baseball.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 6

Three Moves Giants Could Make to Improve Roster in Next Two Weeks

The San Francisco Giants are gaining on the point in the season where they can’t afford to stand pat when it comes to their roster. With three wins entering

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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 / April 6

Giants Major Pipeline: Prospect Updates and Movement Toward the Majors

The San Francisco Giants talent pipeline has been getting plenty of attention lately. Two prospects have moved into the Top 100 according to MLB Pipeline.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 6

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, April 3-5: Gavin Kilen leads an epic weekend

Fair warning: this is going to be a very long roundup. It was the first weekend of Minor League Baseball, and for the first time in many, many months, the San Francisco Giants had four affiliates in action.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 6

One Number Tells Story of Giants’ Awful Offensive Start to Season

The San Francisco Giants have an offensive issue. That’s clear to anyone that has watched any of their first 10 games. While a baseball season is a marathon and it’s not wise to draw massive conclusions after 10 games, the Giants (3-7) are last in the National League West Division for a clear reason — runs.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6

Giants’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

As we turn the calendar to the second week of April in the 2026 MLB season, people in San Francisco are already hitting the panic button. This Giants team looked like it would be a contender on paper.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 6

The other times the Giants have started 3-7

It’s only 10 games, people! That’s just 6.2% of the season! The San Francisco Giants’ 3-7 start, then, shouldn’t be cause for a complete fandom meltdown.

Tony Vitello News / CBSSports.com / April 6

Giants manager Tony Vitello cites old college grudges to defend his first MLB ejection

Vitello admitted Sunday that the first-base umpire was right in his call

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6

Red Sox still haunted by Rafael Devers trade

The team is haunted by how it has handled the decision to move on from Devers.

Soaring Brewers, struggling Red Sox to clash in Boston

Red Sox fans had 3-word chant for owner John Henry during team’s latest loss

Roman Anthony calls out Red Sox for 'unacceptable' start

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Rafael Devers News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Giants Make Rafael Devers Decision Before Mets Game

The San Francisco Giants will take on the New York Mets at home on Sunday, looking to split the four-game series. The Giants are coming off a tough 9-0 loss in which the offense struggled across the board, prompting a potential shake-up as they look to bounce back. They will need one of their biggest superstars, Rafael Devers, to step up.

Tyler Fitzgerald News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

Blue Jays Acquire Tyler Fitzgerald

The Blue Jays and Giants have each announced that utilityman Tyler Fitzgerald has been traded to the Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Fitzgerald has been optioned to the Jays’ Triple-A affiliate. Toronto has an open spot on its 40-man roster, so no corresponding move was necessary.