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Assessing Each Giants Player on Injured List on Opening Day Roster

The San Francisco Giants made several moves to secure its 26-man roster as they prepared for opening night against the New York Yankees. Some of the moves were unexpected.

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Watch former Giants managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy throw out first pitch of 2026 MLB season

The San Francisco Giants are taking on the New York Yankees in a home game in MLB’s first contest of the 2026 regular season before Opening Day. Before the matchup started, former franchise managers Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy both threw out the first pitch of the year.

MLB News / EasySportz / March 25

Giants Host Yankees on NETFLIX in Opening Night Clash

SAN FRANCISCO — Baseball is back, and in 2026, it’s arriving in a way the sport has never seen before. The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants will open the Major League Baseball season Wednesday night at Oracle Park in a standalone, primetime showcase streamed exclusively on Netflix, with first pitch set for 8:05 p.m.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / March 25

26 predictions for ‘26

We’re a few hours away from a brand new season of San Francisco Giants baseball. Over the last four years, the Giants have gone 321-327. The hope, then, is that starting tonight — when the Giants host the New York Yankees at 5:05 p.m.

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25

Giants’ Opening Day lineup trend dates back to Barry Bonds

All eyes will be on Netflix tonight as the San Francisco Giants host the New York Yankees for the first game of the season. It is not a true Opening Day, but it is for these two elite squads.

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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

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San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Giants’ Tony Vitello Announces Rafael Devers Decision Before Yankees Game

Rafael Devers is preparing for his first full season as a member of the San Francisco Giants. The 29‑year‑old left‑handed slugger arrived last June in a surprising deal with the Boston Red Sox, especially considering he had signed a 10‑year, $313.5 million extension in 2023.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / March 25

Tony Vitello details the part of leaving Tennessee for the Giants that he 'wouldn't wish on anybody'

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello will make his MLB regular season debut on Wednesday night when the San Francisco Giants take on the New York Yankees on Netflix.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 25

How to Watch Giants on Opening Day: TV channel, live stream and radio

Talking season is over. Baseball season is here. And the San Francisco Giants will get things started. The Giants will host the New York Yankees on Wednesday night in their home opener.

Caleb Kilian News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Giants Select Caleb Kilian

The Giants announced their Opening Day roster moves today. Outfielder Jared Oliva and right-hander Caleb Kilian were selected to the 40-man. In corresponding moves, left-hander Reiver Sanmartin was placed on the 60-day injured list and outfielder Luis Matos has been designated for assignment.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 25

Giants Announce Official 26-Man Roster Before Yankees Showdown

The San Francisco Giants Have set their roster for their opening night game with the New York Yankees and there's one notable inclusion among the position players.

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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.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / March 25

ESPN writers project Giants' playoff chances and Tony Vitello's individual success on the eve of his MLB debut

The wait is finally over. Former Tennessee Vols manager Tony Vitello will be stepping onto the top step of the dugout at Oracle Park in San Francisco tonight, as he makes his professional debut as the Giants' manager against the New York Yankees before a national audience on Netflix.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 25

Latest Giants Transactions Pave Way for Reshaping of Opening Day Roster

The San Francisco Giants announced a half-dozen roster moves before Tuesday's game at Oracle Park in anticipation of opening day. Many of the moves will reshape what many anticipated as the opening day or roster.

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San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Giants Player Returns From Injury Before Opening Day Game Against Yankees

San Francisco Giants center fielder Harrison Bader is back on the starting lineup after being sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Bader will be placed second in the batting order just behind second baseman Luis Arraez.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Giants Likely To Designate Luis Matos For Assignment

The Giants are planning to designate outfielder Luis Matos for assignment, reports Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle. She adds that minor league signee Jared Oliva is expected to break camp in a bench role, so he’ll take Matos’ spot on the active and 40-man rosters.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / March 24

San Francisco Giants' left field revolving door set to end

The San Francisco Giants have not had a player make consecutive starts in left field on Opening Day since Barry Bonds in 2007. That is set to change.

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

What Giants’ Tony Vitello said about Harrison Bader’s potential Opening Day status

When Tony Vitello fills out his first lineup card with the San Francisco Giants, he is hopeful outfielder Harrison Bader is on it. However, a pesky injury may throw a wrench into those plans.

San Francisco Giants News / New Baseball Media / March 23

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: San Francisco Giants

This past winter was a very active one for the San Francisco Giants. Not only did the team go off the board when it hired Tony Vitello from Tennessee but the Giants also added quite a few veteran pieces to go along with a good core that’s been constructed in San Francisco.

Joey Lucchesi News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Giants Release Joey Lucchesi

The Giants have released left-hander Joey Lucchesi, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports. Lucchesi was non-tendered by San Francisco last November and

Luis Arraez News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21

Luis Arraez had a great reason for not wearing his WBC gold medal

Luis Arraez has returned to work with the San Francisco Giants after a memorable time with Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Whatever happens to his stint with the Giants, he can always say that he’s a world champion, having helped Venezuela capture a WBC championship.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / March 19