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Orioles, Sam Huff Agree To Minor League Deal

The Orioles have agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Sam Huff, reports MASNsports.com’s Roch Kubatko. The ALIGND Sports client will presumably be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.

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Giants Set Spring Training Workout Dates for Pitchers, Catchers, Hitters

The San Francisco Giants will begin their trek toward a potential playoff berth when spring training begins next month. Major League Baseball released the spring training workout dates for all 30 teams earlier this week, including the Giants, who train out of their facility in Scottsdale, Ariz.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 15

Giants Land Top International Prospect Luis Hernandez as Signing Period Begins

The San Francisco Giants only have $5.4 million in international bonus money to spend. They’re pushing their chips to the table. The Giants have reportedly signed 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, considered by many to be the No.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 14

2025 MLB Farm Review: Athletics

The 2025 season for the Athletics was proof that the rebuild, started after the 2021 campaign, had begun to work. Homegrown stars like Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Nick Kurtz took center stage.

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Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

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Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / January 14

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 29

Spring Training 2026 is closer than it’s ever been … but it’s only getting closer. We won’t be done with our communal rank of the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization by then, but we’ll be a little bit closer.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 14

Giants Aggressive Pursuit of Cubs Star Defines Short-Term Gamble

The San Francisco Giants haven’t shied away from aggressive moves, whether it be in free agency or via trade. Recently, the Chicago Cubs may have paved the way for the Giants to make another aggressive move.

Justin Dean News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13

Cubs Claim Justin Dean

The Giants announced that outfielder Justin Dean has been claimed off waivers by the Cubs. San Francisco had designated him for assignment last week to open a roster spot for Tyler Mahle.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / January 13

Giants ‘aggressively pursuing’ second basemen

The San Francisco Giants have excellent players in place at three infield positions. They’re looking to upgrade at the fourth. Second base was not a strength for the Giants during the 2025 season.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

1 player Giants must trade before spring training

San Francisco’s countdown to the season has started. Giants are still figuring out a second base situation with Spring Training just around the corner, and to shore up their infield for the future, the solution may very well entail trading a highly touted young pitcher.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 13

Giants' rumored trade targets would be perfect fit in San Francisco

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has worked to remake the lineup. His latest targets could continue that transformation.

Diamondbacks hope to bolster lineup with addition of Nolan Arenado

Former executive says J.T. Realmuto has no market other than Phillies

Are Mets inching toward landing Kyle Tucker?

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

The 'Most multi-hit MLB games in 2025' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13

Giants aggressively pursuing second base upgrade, Nico Hoerner and Brendan Donovan of interest

That the Giants are in the market for help at second base is well known at this point, but ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that San Francisco has been particularly “aggressive” in its pursuit of late, with recent talks regarding a pair of NL Central standouts: Nico Hoerner of the Cubs and Brendan Donovan of the Cardinals.

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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 / January 13

Giants’ Top-Ranked International Prospect Already Getting Serious Attention

The San Francisco Giants are gearing up to make another big splash in the international signing period, which opens on Thursday. San Francisco should have $5.4 million to spend this year, which is tied for the lowest amount with Houston, the New York Mets and the New York Yankees.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / January 13

Two minor league pitchers suspended 56 games for PED violation

San Francisco Giants minor league pitcher Luis Custodio and free agent minor league pitcher Luis Sierra were handed 56-game suspensions apiece, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.

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Tyler Beede News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 12

Cubs To Sign Tyler Beede To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and right-hander Tyler Beede have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. The ACES client will presumably be invited to big league camp in spring training.

Joel Peguero News / McCovey Chronicles / January 11

Player review: Joel Peguero

2025 stats: 2.42 ERA, 3.43 xERA, 1.03 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 3.2 BB/9, 17 G, 22.1 IP Joel Peguero threw just 315 pitches in the 2025 season — and each one was thrown hard.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 10

Three under-the-radar free agents who could make a difference

Let's take a look at three under-the-radar free agents who could make a significant difference for their next team.

Four teams that could sign Max Scherzer this offseason

Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler suspended after positive PED test

Tony Clark responds to Rob Manfred about free-agent signing deadline

Tigers showing interest in Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito

Reds sign first baseman Michael Toglia to minor league deal

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / January 10

Giants Are the Perfect Landing Spot for Best Remaining Free Agents

The San Francisco Giants have had a fairly quiet offseason so far. While they have made two additions to the back end of the rotation, they haven’t made the splash that fans have been waiting for.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8

Giants, Cardinals are ideal fit for Brendan Donovan trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are playing a waiting game with Brendan Donovan, their lone All-Star from the 2025 season.

Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations

Blue Jays reportedly targeting top free agent Tucker amid Bo Bichette saga

Yankees have a controversial candidate to replace Cody Bellinger

Yankees pivot to Bichette as Bellinger signing looks less likely

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

The 'Most strikeouts in the 2010s' quiz

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Giants’ Logan Webb is MLB’s most underappreciated pitcher

When the topic of the best pitcher in today’s game is discussed, stars such as Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are mentioned on a frequent basis. While they are deserving of the recognition, San Francisco Giants star Logan Webb sometimes gets forgotten in the conversation.

Tyler Mahle News / Just Baseball / January 7

Giants Bring In Tyler Mahle, Likely Rounding Out Rotation

The San Francisco Giants were expected to be one of the higher spenders heading into this offseason. There was a clear need for improvement all over the pitching staff, while second base and right field could have used an increase in production as well.