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Why Giants Should Prioritize Re-Signing This Star Reliever in Free Agency

The San Francisco Giants have the trade deadline to thank for outfielder Drew Gilbert. The Giants, believing they were sellers at the deadline, acquired three players from the New York Mets — pitcher Blade Tidwell, pitcher José Buttó and Gilbert.

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Minasian: Giants will prioritize adding pitching depth

The Giants finished 2025 at an even 81-81, their fourth consecutive season without posting a winning record. The club, which recently hired Tony Vitello as its new manager, is clearly hoping to improve that performance in 2026.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 8

Giants Projected Payroll Gives Them Flexibility in Free Agency in Offseason

The San Francisco Giants made all the moves they needed to make entering the first stage of the offseason. The next step is to prepare a shopping list.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8

Giants part ways with coaches Garvin Alston, Damon Minor; Pat Burrell 'unlikely' to return to MLB staff

The Giants’ coaching staff continues to be overhauled.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / November 7

Free agent predictions for the Giants — MLB Trade Rumors Edition

Last night, MLB Trade Rumors put out their predictions for the this offseason’s top 50 free agents (as they see it). It was mainly a chance to project the free agent contract, but they also voted on each player’s next team.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Why Former MLB Prospect Turned KBO Pitching Ace Makes Sense for Giants

The San Francisco Giants are looking for at least one starting pitcher this offseason but may not want to break the bank to do it. To that end, they’ll look at every angle, including players overseas.

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / November 7

Padres managerial hire takes heat off SF Giants decision

It was somewhat controversial that the San Francisco Giants hired Tennessee coach Tony Vitiello as their new manager, despite his having no professional managing experience.

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

Before the Bay: Giants' No. 30 Prospect Cam Maldonado

The San Francisco Giants did plenty well in 2025. Rarely in concert, but bright moments flickered throughout the 81-81 campaign. One area where the club did not shine was on the bases.

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

Signing Framber Valdez Won’t Just Cost Giants Money After Qualifying Offer

On one hand, the San Francisco Giants have a solid starting rotation already under contract for the 2026 season. Anchored by Logan Webb and Robbie Ray, San Francisco also has Carson Whisenhunt, Landen Roupp, Trevor McDonald and Carson Seymour on their depth chart.

Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / November 7

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 6

The 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List keeps chugging along, as we seek to rank the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization.

Buster Posey News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Giants’ chairman downplays possibility of long-term deals for free-agent pitchers

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey kicked off his team’s offseason last month by declaring that pitching would be his focus this offseason.

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

The 'World Series-winning Giants' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / November 7

The Giants Can’t Afford to Miss on This Japanese Ace

The Giants' search for rotation help this offseason may lead them overseas. There is little certainty in the Giants rotation beyond Logan Webb and Robbie Ray.

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

Giants Chairman Has Three Words for Pursuing Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer

The San Francisco Giants signed Justin Verlander last offseason to give their rotation some veteran leadership. The Giants could do it again this offseason.

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The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Giants claim reliever Reiver Sanmartin, OF Justin Dean off waivers

The Giants have claimed reliever Reiver Sanmartin and outfielder Justin Dean off waivers from the Reds and Dodgers, respectively. They opened a 40-man roster spot by designating righty Mason Black for assignment.

Parks Harber News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 6

Rising Giants Prospect Parks Harber Set for Big AFL Fall Stars Weekend

San Francisco Giants infield prospect Parks Harber has shined in the Arizona Fall League this season, and his prolific offensive performance has earned him a bigger stage this weekend.

Justin Verlander News / Sporting News / November 6

Giants' Justin Verlander free agent contract cost revealed after retirement decision

JV is back for more.

Jayce Tingler News / McCovey Chronicles / November 6

Giants reportedly add Jayce Tingler to Tony Vitello’s staff

After much speculation, it appears that the San Francisco Giants are closing in on a very sensible hiring. According to a report from The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly, the Giants are hiring former MLB manager Jayce Tingler to join debuting manager Tony Vitello’s staff.

Bruce Bochy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

Giants reuniting with Bruce Bochy after new manager hire

The San Francisco Giants shocked the baseball world last month when the team hired Tony Vitello as its new manager. It marked the first time a college baseball coach with no professional experience landed a job as a Major League manager.

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.

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.

Tennessee hires Josh Elander to replace Tony Vitello

Nationals set to hire MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years

Twins continue to go backward with reported hiring of Derek Shelton

25 MLB players who could be traded this offseason

The 'World Series-winning Giants' quiz

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 / Yardbarker / October 22