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Giants’ Buster Posey mentions Edwin Diaz in scathing clapback to critics

Suffice to say, the 2026 season has not been going according to plan for Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants. On Wednesday, the Giants fell to 20-30 on the season, close to dead last in the NL West, after suffering a 6-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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The Giants Are Finding Creative Ways to Play Casey Schmitt

There’s been little for San Francisco Giants fans to be excited about through the first month and a half of the 2026 campaign. With a lack of performance from stars and the face of the franchise on the injured list, former role players have had to step up.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 21

What a day to not be a Giant

The first headline I saw when I searched up our recently cast-off backstop was for an AP article published by the Watertown Daily News: “Baily, Cantillo

Buster Posey News / McCovey Chronicles / May 21

Buster Posey, sir, please sign a two-year extension ASAP

Hello, Mr. Future Hall of Famer, sir, Mr. Buster Posey Man. I am but a lowly sports blogger doing that thing that bad baseball columnists do and writing you an open letter.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Buster Posey Responds After Fans Criticize Giants’ Handling of Bryce Eldridge

The San Francisco Giants dropped to 20-30 after getting swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series. Trending toward missing the postseason for the fifth straight season, the offense has been one of the team's biggest concerns.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / May 21

‘The front office is furious with the way this is going, the new manager is furious’ – Tony Vitello and the Giants are spiraling

The first two months of Tony Vitello’s time as the manager of the San Francisco Giants couldn’t be going much worse. The Giants are spiraling out of control with no signs of improvement on the horizon.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Giants rumors: Why San Francisco likely won’t trade Logan Webb before deadline

The San Francisco Giants’ difficult start to the 2026 MLB season has led many to wonder if they will sell ahead of the trade deadline. If the Giants do sell, would they consider trading stars such as Logan Webb, Willy Adames, Rafael Devers and Matt Chapman?

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

MLB Rumors: Padres-Giants Get Early Trade Prediction For Three-Time All-Star

Padres-Giants Rumors: The San Francisco Giants entered 2026 believing veterans like Luis Arraez could stabilize a roster loaded with expensive talent. But that didn’t happen.

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / May 21

Read ‘em and sweep: Marte and Kelly down Giants

It wasn’t enough that Ketel Marte broke the hearts of the San Francisco Giants with a walkoff three-run homer Tuesday night. He just had to go 3-for-3 with a walk and cross home plate as many times as the Giants’ entire team did in a 6-3 Arizona Diamondbacks win.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Tony Vitello considered making Max Scherzer a ‘player coach’ if he would have joined Giants

Max Scherzer signed a one-year, $3 million contract that includes up to $10 million worth of incentives with the Toronto Blue Jays just this last offseason.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Bryce Eldridge News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

'Let Him Rot On The Bench' – MLB Insider Questions Giants’ Reason For Not Using Bryce Eldridge

The San Francisco Giants finally called up Bryce Eldridge earlier this month, and we expected him to immediately become part of the everyday lineup. Instead, the 21-year-old slugger has spent more time leaning on the dugout railing than swinging a bat.

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Logan Webb News / Just Baseball / May 20

What’s Gone Wrong for Logan Webb in the New Year?

Logan Webb took over as the face of the San Francisco Giants once the organization’s current president — Buster Posey — retired back in 2021. In the midst of four straight years of mediocre baseball, he’s been the outlier.

Tony Vitello News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Giants' Tony Vitello Assigns Blame After Loss to Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants have undoubtedly been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball. Giants president Buster Posey made an ambitious offseason move by hiring Tony Vitello, the former University of Tennessee head coach who had no MLB experience, to become the team’s newest manager.

Ketel Marte News / McCovey Chronicles / May 20

Ketel Marte walks off Giants in 5-3 loss

There’s an old sketch from The State called “The Barry Lutz Show” where a doctor played by Thomas Lennon explains his research in the field of “monkey torture,” accompanied by an adorable simian.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

D-backs' Ryne Nelson, Giants' Landen Roupp want same thing: elusive May win

Two pitchers looking for something positive to happen in May will oppose each other on Tuesday night when the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks continue a three-game series in Phoenix.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Drew Gilbert won’t stop doing the Giants’ banned celebration, but Tony Vitello says two pumps is OK

Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello has had to turn into the fun police over the last week in his role as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, and it’s mostly because of Drew Gilbert.

Patrick Bailey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 18

Pitching prospect acquired in Patrick Bailey trade is displaying potential for the Giants

6' 1", 250-pound southpaw Matt Wilkinson looks like he could be a solid contributor for San Francisco someday. Nicknamed 'Tugboat' due to his stout stature, he was acquired alongside the number 29 pick in this year's upcoming draft in exchange for Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey.

Daniel Susac News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 18

San Francisco's swing through Sacramento was special for Susac

Giants' rookie catcher Daniel Susac came to Spring Training in 2026, not really sure what to expect. And to be fair? Neither did anyone else, including those within the franchise.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 17

How can the San Francisco Giants remedy their scoring sickness?

There's just really no way to sugarcoat it: the San Francisco Giants' offense is historically bad. Heading into play on May 16th, they were the lowest-scoring team in the game, and several factors have come into play for them to fall to this level, as well.

Heliot Ramos News / Field Level Media / May 16

Giants place OF Heliot Ramos (quad) on 10-day IL

The San Francisco Giants placed left fielder Heliot Ramos on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a right quadriceps strain. Ramos was injured during Friday night's 6-2 loss to the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.

Luis Arraez News / Just Baseball / May 16

Luis Arraez Has Returned To Prime Form in San Francisco

Luis Arraez was undoubtedly the most polarizing free agent heading into last winter. So much so that it led to a slow free agency that felt like it would never end.

Robbie Ray News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Report: Former Cy Young winner could be traded at the deadline

A former Cy Young Award winner may have to sleep with one eye open for the next couple of months. San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray could potentially be available for trade ahead of the Aug.

Rafael Devers News / Yardbarker / May 14

Are Giants looking to move Rafael Devers?

It didn't take long for Rafael Devers to go from a disrespected star to having one of the worst contracts in all of baseball. Are the Giants looking for an escape route?

Three MLB teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Three MLB teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

As the major league season approaches the quarter mark, several teams are seeing their playoff hopes slip away. Although the MLB trade deadline is not until August 3, these teams could get an early jump on the trade market, potentially maximizing their return.

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

New update emerges on when Mets owner Steve Cohen could make final David Stearns decision

Mets calling up top prospect in attempt to jumpstart lineup

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / May 11

Giants desperate for a do-over on their roster

The San Francisco Giants are in a mess of their own making.

The Giants’ Long-Term Contracts Are Becoming A Big Problem

Giants may already be willing to trade Rafael Devers

Tony Vitello responds to boos from Giants fans

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Giants may already be willing to trade Rafael Devers

Rafael Devers may have worn out his welcome in San Francisco in less than a year. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale listed the San Francisco Giants as one of the teams to watch ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and Devers as a name that could be on the move.