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Pablo Sandoval Announces Retirement

Pablo Sandoval has announced the end of his playing career, after 14 Major League seasons and parts of 21 total seasons in pro ball. The longtime third

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Giants Could Be Perfect Landing Spot for 2025 All-Star Lefty

The Giants approach to the offseason is finding ways to improve a pitching staff that was 27th in baseball last season. President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey made that vision clear in his interview with Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas.

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

Five Giants Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2027

The San Francisco Giants have been willing to spend a lot of money to build a winning baseball team, but now it is time for their farm system to start producing players who can contribute at the MLB level.

David Bednar News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 14

Biggest Obstacle for San Francisco Giants Signing David Bednar

David Bednar could give the San Francisco Giants the established closer they lacked in 2026. If he declines the New York Yankees’ qualifying offer, signing him this winter would cost San Francisco a draft pick.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'HR-leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / November 14

While Tennessee was getting a huge win against Texas A&M, former Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello was at another SEC game

Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello is making the rounds in the SEC. While Tennessee was in College Station getting a huge win over Texas A&M, former Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello was one state over checking out another college football game.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

KBO’s LG Twins Extend Austin Dean

The LG Twins of the KBO announced a contract extension for first baseman Austin Dean this week. The two sides agreed to a one-year deal worth $2MM. Dean has been one of the top hitters in Korea since making the move in 2023.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / November 14

MLB rumors: Blue Jays targeting Ketel Marte, Giants rejecting trade calls for ace Logan Webb

Here are the latest news and rumors from the MLB hot stove on Saturday, Nov. 14

Buster Posey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 14

San Francisco Giants Offseason Plan Coming Into Focus

Buster Posey is leading the Giants through their most important offseason since he took over as president of baseball operations in 2024. After 97 losses and a MLB record for players used in a season, Posey has a lot of work to do for the Giants to be competitive in 2027.

Logan Webb News / CBSSports.com / November 14

MLB rumors: Giants declining calls on Logan Webb, three contenders eyeing Japanese ace Kaima Taira

Here are the latest news and rumors from the MLB hot stove on Saturday, Nov. 14

Buster Posey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 13

Buster Posey Believes Struggling Giants Reliever Can Bounce Back in 2027

The San Francisco Giants' offseason plans have already been made clear by president of baseball operations Buster Posey: add to the bullpen. Posey spoke with Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area detailing and ensuring fans he intends on improving what lacked in 2026.

Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / November 13

2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 8

Note: Today is nomination day! In addition to voting for the No. 8 prospect, head to the comment section to nominate the next batch of prospects to vote on.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Giants rumors: What San Francisco wants in free agency this offseason

The San Francisco Giants wanted to perform well in 2026. Instead, the Giants were one of the worst teams in the sport. Nevertheless, the ball club doesn’t seem to be on the verge of a rebuild.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Giants rumors: Logan Webb trade suitors should take a hike

The San Francisco Giants have several roster issues to address after finishing the 2026 season with a 65-97 record. Improving the starting rotation is among their biggest priorities, but the team has no intention of creating another hole by moving its best pitcher.

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

Trent Harris News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 13

Years of Hard Work Finally On Display for Giants Reliever Trent Harris

As you probably already know, the San Francisco Giants bullpen wasn’t a strong suit this past season and there weren't too many arms that manager Tony Vitello could rely upon when he made the call down to the bullpen.

Matt Chapman News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 12

Giants Can’t Afford Another Down Year From Matt Chapman

Matt Chapman hit 27 home runs in his first season with the San Francisco Giants and 21 in his second. He hit seven in 2026. For a club that finished 26th in the majors in runs, getting some of that power back at third base is one of the clearest ways to improve the lineup.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 12

Matt Williams: The Giants Slugger Who Could Have Broken Roger Maris' Home Run Record

The 1994 Major League Baseball season is well known for the players' strike, which ended the World Series. However, for San Francisco Giants supporters, this was the year they watched Matt Williams lose his chance to complete a task that hadn't been done in over thirty years.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Giants To Hire James Rowson As Offensive Coordinator

The Giants are expected to hire former Yankees hitting coach James Rowson to the big-league staff, as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. Rowson’s title will be offensive coordinator, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 12

Blue Jays Eye Giants Shortstop and San Francisco Has Good Reason To Listen

Buster Posey has his work cut out for him to make the Giants better going into 2027. While they should be looking to spend to acquire new talent, the team has three expensive, long-term contracts that make adding any more a difficult task, especially with an ownership group not always willing to spend.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 12

Japanese Sinkerballer Could Be Answer to Giants Pitching Woes

The Giants need pitching. And a whole lot of it. Outside of Logan Webb and most likely Landen Roupp, the pitching staff is wide open in terms of who Buster Posey puts on the 26-man roster to start the 2027 season.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Giants In Closing Market, Unlikely To Sign Qualified Free Agent

Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey provided some updates on the team’s offseason plans in talks with reporters at the GM Meetings this week.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 9

Giants Get Surprising Prediction Involving $36 Million Pitcher

The San Francisco Giants are projected to sign free-agent right-hander Nick Martinez to a two-year, $36 million contract this offseason, according to Bleacher Report analyst Tim Kelly.

Reiver Sanmartin News / Viral Sports News / November 7

Giants Acquire 23-Year-Old Strikeout Artist in Trade

The San Francisco Giants turned a necessary roster cut into a quiet addition of upside when they sent left-hander Reiver Sanmartin to the Washington Nationals for right-handed reliever Robert Cranz, the team announced.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 5

San Francisco Giants Release 6 Players in Major Shakeup

The San Francisco Giants have released six players from their Dominican Summer League (DSL) affiliates, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

Patrick Bailey News / Just Baseball / November 5

Reexamining the Giants’ Patrick Bailey Trade

When Giants fans got a notification from Jeff Passan on May 9 this year, they couldn’t believe what they were reading. Their “catcher of the future” had just been traded to the Cleveland Guardians for an unranked prospect and a late first-round pick.

Rafael Devers News / Baseball Now / November 4

Another Rafael Devers Trade Not Out of Question This Offseason

It ain't easy being an All-Star caliber slugger trying to find a long-term home, apparently. Rafael Devers has delivered as advertised for the San Francisco Giants, and this past season was another highly productive offensive one for the two-time Silver Slugger.