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On YouTubeTom Murphy News / McCovey Chronicles / November 4
Giants officially end the Tom Murphy era 
On Monday, the San Francisco Giants made perhaps their least surprising offseason transaction in franchise history. As the offseason officially got underway, the Giants declined their team option for catcher Tom Murphy, opting for a $250,000 buyout rather than a $4 million salary.
Justin Verlander News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 4
Should Giants Re-Sign Justin Verlander at This Estimated Price?
Once the World Series ended on Saturday, the world changed for more than 100 Major League players — they became free agents. The official list was released on Sunday by the Major League Baseball Players Association and is added to when players or teams make decisions on contract options.
Tom Murphy News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3
Giants decline club option on catcher Tom Murphy
The San Francisco Giants have turned down their $4M club option on catcher Tom Murphy. He will get a $250K buyout and become a free agent. Justice delos Santos of Mercury News was among those to pass the news along.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Logan Webb News / McCovey Chronicles / November 3
Pitchers are fielders too!
Logan Webb doesn’t take himself too seriously as a defender. He joked after the news broke that he had received his first Gold Glove Award by saying “if I can win it, anybody can win it.” Webb, who relies on his catcher to finesse a lot of border-line pitches or the four infielders behind him to mop up ground-ball after ground-ball, gets it.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / November 3
SF Giants have MLB’s first Gold Glove battery since 2013
In the 67-year history of the Gold Glove award, only five pairs of pitchers and catchers had won Gold Gloves while playing for the same team. Logan Webb and Patrick Bailey just made it six.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3
Giants’ Logan Webb, Patrick Bailey combine for rare Gold Glove feat
The San Francisco Giants fell just short of their bid to make it to the postseason in 2025, and to make matters worse, they watched their archrival Los Angeles Dodgers stand tall yet again come the end of October, as they outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series in seven games.
Patrick Bailey News / Sporting News / November 1
Giants' Patrick Bailey looking to secure second consecutive Gold Glove
Patrick Bailey could have some stiff competition between Carson Kelly and Luis Torrens.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1
Giants chairman Greg Johnson discusses team spending
The Giants have exceeded the competitive-balance tax line four times in their history.
Bryce Eldridge News / McCovey Chronicles / November 1
Player review: Bryce Eldridge
Bryce Eldridge’s mid-September call-up was billed as a desperate search for an offensive boost in a desperate and flailing push for the postseason. Admittedly, a big ask for a 20 year old, and somewhat unsurprisingly, the team’s young top-prospect did not provide the much-needed kick in the pants.
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.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 31
Are Any of Giants Free Agents Worth Re-Signing for 2026 Season?
The San Francisco Giants don’t have many decisions to make when it comes to free agency. They have just three unrestricted free agents for 2026. One other player does have a decision to make and that’s catcher Tom Murphy, who has a player option worth $4 million.
Logan Webb News / Sporting News / October 31
Giants' Logan Webb reveals true feelings toward new manager Tony Vitello after historic hire
The Giants ace just gave his true feelings on new manager Tony Vitello.
Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / October 31
2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 3
Technically, the 2025 MLB season is still going on, though we all hope it ends tonight. But it sure feels like the offseason around these parts, as we’re starting to find some rhythm with our time-honored tradition of ranking the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization through the Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / October 30
The vibes are immaculate
For the third time in six years, the San Francisco Giants held a press conference to introduce a new manager. Tony Vitello is the 40th manager in franchise history — 42 if you count interim managers — and a wholly unknown quantity at the major league level.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / October 31
Assessing the expectations for new Giants manager Tony Vitello
The San Francisco Giants have officially introduced their new manager, Tony Vitello, to the fan base and media in his introductory news conference on Thursday.
Antoan Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27
Antoan Richardson won't return to Mets’ coaching staff
Mets first base coach Antoan Richardson will not return to the team in 2026.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / October 27
Which First-Year Giants Earned Another Look in 2026?
The San Francisco Giants‘ 2025 marked another year of mediocre baseball played by the bay. With a record finishing right at .500, it was a perfect representation of how the organization has performed throughout the majority of the last decade.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 25
Veteran catcher signs with Giants
The San Francisco Giants are starting their campaign to improve the roster for 2026. San Francisco is signing veteran catcher Logan Porter, per USA Today.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / October 22
Buster Posey proving to be groundbreaking executive for Giants
Buster Posey is taking the Giants into unprecedented territory.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Just Baseball / October 22
Tennessee AD Danny White Shouldn’t Look Too Far in Search To Replace Tony Vitello
The college baseball world was stunned on Saturday afternoon as reports emerged that Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello was closing in on a deal to become the next manager of the San Francisco Giants.
Tony Vitello News / Yardbarker / October 23
Giants' new manager could change future landscape of baseball
The San Francisco Giants have found their new manager, and it's a history-making choice.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Buster Posey close to making 'nearly unprecedented' decision on Giants' new manager
The San Francisco Giants appear to have settled on a new manager, and it is a choice no one saw coming.
San Francisco Giants News / Fastball on SI / October 15
Giants Predicted To Sign $40 Million 4x All-Star: What It Would Mean For NL West
The San Francisco Giants had a disappointing 2025 season, going 81-81 and finishing in third place in the National League West while also missing the playoffs for the fourth straight year.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / October 9
Has Former Giants Top Prospect Luis Matos Run Out of Leash?
The San Francisco Giants have been known as a team that struggles to develop prospects for north of the last half decade. Names like Joey Bart and Marco Luciano immediately give Giants fans nightmares simply due to how poorly the previous regime, led by Farhan Zaidi, handled their development as prospects.
Bob Melvin News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Giants make decision on manager Bob Melvin’s future
The San Francisco Giants wrapped up their fourth consecutive season with a winning record on Sunday, and they are now once again searching for a new manager.
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