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Landen Roupp’s Continued Success Goes a Long Way

Heading into spring training of 2025, the San Francisco Giants had no idea who their fifth starter would be. With Justin Verlander being freshly signed at the time and familiar faces like Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and Jordan Hicks returning, there was just one rotation spot left.

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'I’m Supposed To Hate Them' – Logan Webb Gets Real On Dodgers Wanting To Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers-San Francisco Giants rivalry is considered one of MLB’s oldest and fiercest. Dating back to 1889, their rivalry is well-known. While the Padres and Dodgers have been hitting it off lately, the Dodgers and Giants are always two ends apart.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / February 27

Giants do, indeed, Beat LA

Fans have, unfortunately, grown accustomed to there being a gap in talent when the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers play each other. And that was once again the case on Friday, as the team’s squared off for the first of two Cactus League showdowns.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 27

Giants Boss Tony Vitello Says He Never Tried Luring Max Scherzer as Free Agent

Shortly after the San Francisco Giants hired Tony Vitello as manager, the rumor mill cranked up because of his relationship with pitcher Max Scherzer. Vitello was one of the pitching coaches at Missouri and helped guide Scherzer to being named Big 12 pitcher of the year before he was a first-round draft pick.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 27

Giants Rookie Bryce Eldridge Talks About Career Aspirations at First Base

Bryce Eldridge knows he must catch up to being the kind of fielder the San Francisco Giants need him to be at first base. Fortunately, he has an ace in the hole.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Giants’ Logan Webb sends important WBC reminder after Tarik Skubal backlash

As the San Francisco Giants are looking to accomplish their goals this season in 2026, one player on the team is also looking to help Team USA in the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

Rafael Devers News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Giants Announce Rafael Devers News After Removal From Lineup

The San Francisco Giants had a quieter offseason in free agency, making several under‑the‑radar additions they believe can help them take a step forward in 2026.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Giants’ Logan Webb admits he’s ‘supposed to hate’ Dodgers

San Francisco Giants star pitcher Logan Webb understands the rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was recently asked how he feels about the Dodgers during an appearance on Foul Territory.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 27

Giants Hire Glen Kuiper to Call Spring Training, Regular Season Games

The San Francisco Giants probably have some of the best broadcasting depth in baseball. On Thursday they controversially added to it with Glen Kuiper.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Star player making Giants’ goal clear will catch Dodgers’ attention

With the San Francisco Giants in the midst of spring training to prepare for the 2026 season, there’s no denying a tough road ahead to win the NL West with the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers and other impressive teams.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 27

Giants Set Lineup for Spring Training Showdown with Arch-Rival Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants will re-ignite its rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers, spring training style, on Friday at Scottsdale Stadium. It’s the first of two matchups between the two long-time rivals and the Dodgers (6-0) enter the game undefeated.

Hayden Birdsong News / McCovey Chronicles / February 26

Rockies crush Hayden Birdsong, Giants, 11-3 in Cactus League play

For the second straight day, the San Francisco Giants engaged in a Cactus League slugfest. And for the second straight day, the power they provided was surpassed by the power they allowed.

Tony Vitello News / 5 GOATs / February 26

Tony Vitello explains differences between Tennessee, MLB spring training

To this point in his coaching career, Tony Vitello would be playing meaningful baseball games by now. College gets underway in mid-February, and Tennessee has already taken the field eight times.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 26

Giants Infielder, Wife Announce Upcoming Birth of Child Via Social Media

Tyler Fitzgerald is going to need a few days off sometime in July. The San Francisco Giants infielder is expecting a child. He and his wife, Sadie, announced on social media earlier this week that they’re expecting a boy.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 26

Ron Washington’s One Word Response to What Tony Vitello Brings to Giants

Ron Washington was a coach for more than a decade before he finally got his first chance to manage when he took over the Texas Rangers in 2007. Washington proved he had the chops to lead a team to the World Series.

Blake Tidwell News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 26

Giants Start Blake Tidwell Against Rockies in Latest Spring Training Contest

The San Francisco Giants’ undefeated start to the spring training campaign is done. Now, it’s time to start a new winning streak. The Giants lost to the Milwaukee Brewers, 13-12, on Wednesday, a game that featured the Brewers making a walk-off comeback to claim the victory.

Harrison Bader News / Total Pro Sports / February 26

Harrison Bader Dents Food Truck With Massive 408-Foot Home Run

Harrison Bader witnessed a solid rise in his market value this winter, with the outfielder drawing a lot of interest in the free agent market. He enjoyed a superb 2025 season with the Minnesota Twins before joining the Philadelphia Phillies at the trade deadline.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 26

Top Notes From the Giants’ ZiPS Projections for 2026

In a division where you’re automatically competing for second if you’re not named the Dodgers, the San Francisco Giants are looking to sneak into a wild-card spot in 2026.

San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Glen Kuiper lands his first broadcasting gig since firing for racial slur

Glen Kuiper is about to return to the airwaves. The former Athletics broadcaster Kuiper will provide the local radio call for the San Francisco Giants’ exhibition game against Team USA on March 3, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 24

Spring Training Storylines to Follow for The San Francisco Giants

In terms of a free-agent additions, it was a fairly quiet offseason for the San Francisco Giants. They did, however, find a way to make one of the most notable signings of the entire offseason.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / February 23

Baseball legend Ron Washington leaves absolutely no doubt on how he feels about Tony Vitello in the big leagues

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello, who is in his first season as an MLB manager after spending eight seasons as the head coach of the Tennessee Vols, has one of the most respected minds in baseball on his coaching staff in Ron Washington.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22

Giants turned the most bizarre triple play

The San Francisco Giants turned one of the most bizarre triple plays imaginable during their spring training game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The Cubs put two on with nobody out in the game at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Az.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / February 21

Tony Vitello's first spring training game with the Giants left the former Tennessee coach in literal pain

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello managed his first spring training game in the big leagues on Saturday. Vitello, the Tennessee Vols' head baseball coach from 2017 to 2025, saw his team get down 5-0 in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday in Cactus League action.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Veteran MLB umpire retires after having one of 'worst performances'

A couple of veteran MLB umpires have decided to hang up the mask and chest protector.

Angels owner Arte Moreno's claim that fans don't prioritize winning says a lot about him, organization

MLB offseason grades: How the Dodgers, Yankees and others fared this offseason

Former Pirates star Andrew McCutchen has had an underrated career

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 19

How Can Bryce Eldridge and Rafael Devers Best Co-Exist?

Saying that an organization has a good problem sounds like an oxymoron, but that’s exactly where the San Francisco Giants currently sit with their first base situation.