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Giants Manager Tony Vitello Explains Ejection After Failed Challenge Call

It looks like Tony Vitello can surpass Aaron Boone in ejections, with the San Francisco Giants manager climbing the ejection list. His temper flared again on Saturday against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Tony Vitello News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

Mets broadcaster calls umpires out after Giants’ Tony Vitello gets ejected

Giants manager Tony Vitello was ejected once again on Saturday, and it did not take long for a Mets broadcaster to point out a growing pattern around the men in blue.

Christian Koss News / McCovey Chronicles / September 5

Boss Koss…and the other guy

Christian Koss is a little guy. He’s 185 pounds with rocks in his pockets. The graph illustrating how he compares to the rest of the league in terms of contact quality is as blue as Lake Tahoe.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

Giants’ ejected Tony Vitello goes bonkers after Turner Hill HBP is ruled a foul

With the San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello leading the team as a first-time skipper, he’s getting the full experience of arguing with the umpire crew.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 5

Christian Koss, Rafael Devers homer twice as Giants power past Mets

Christian Koss and Rafael Devers both hit two homers Saturday, when the visiting San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 9-5 in the middle game of a three-game series.

Jonah Cox News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 5

Giants Rookie Jonah Cox Is Making It Hard to Ignore Him Heading Into 2027

It's always hard to find any positives in what has turned out to be a disastrous season for the San Francisco Giants. Entering play on September 5, the club was 58-84, fourth in the National League West Division, and 26.5 games behind the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers.

Ryan Walker News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Giants Make Roster Move Ahead of Mets Game

Ryan Walker’s difficult 2026 season has taken another turn, with the San Francisco Giants optioning the right-hander to Triple-A Sacramento ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the New York Mets.

Jackson Flora News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 5

How Giants' 2026 First-Round Pick Jackson Flora Pitched in Pro Debut

The No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has officially pitched in his first minor league game. San Francisco Giants right-handed pitching prospect Jackson Flora made his professional debut on Friday for the Single-A San Jose Giants.

Jackson Flora News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Giants' 2026 First-Round Pick Makes Professional Debut

The San Francisco Giants‘ No. 3 prospect has officially begun his professional career. Right-hander Jackson Flora, whom San Francisco selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, made his professional debut with Single-A San Jose on Friday.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 5

Tony Vitello Just Put Giants' Young Players on Notice

Tony Vitello has spent the majority of his first year as the manager of the San Francisco Giants talking about development, opportunity, and finding out which players will be a part of his future team.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Mets' Alvarez joins legendary catchers with latest multi-HR game

Mets' Francisco Alvarez joins legendary catchers with latest multi-HR game

Any catcher sandwiched between Johnny Bench and Gary Carter on any all-time list knows he's doing something right.

Nolan McLean wins 3rd straight as Mets down Giants

Update on when Mets' Steve Cohen could make major David Stearns decision revealed

MLB insider shares massive update on Mets' possible pursuit of Dodgers' Tarik Skubal

The '1986 New York Mets' quiz

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

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Tony Vitello News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Tony Vitello is trending towards 1 outcome with the Giants

Tony Vitello’s leap to Major League Baseball has been an absolute nightmare thus far, but he may still have some wiggle room left to work with. The San Francisco Giants are trending towards keeping Vitello as their manager, Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Thursday.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / September 3

Which Giants Relievers Are Part of Next Year’s Bullpen Solution?

The downfalls of the 2026 San Francisco Giants have been no secret through the end of August and into September. Sure, the rotation has been underwhelming and some of the expensive contracts on the roster have underperformed, but that hasn’t been the team’s biggest issue.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Rafael Devers stays hot as Giants edge Pirates in extras

Bryce Eldridge drove in two runs, including the tie-breaking run on a double in the 10th, to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 5-4 comeback win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Austin Slater News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Rays, Austin Slater Agree To New Minor League Deal

The Rays have agreed to a new minor league contract with outfielder Austin Slater, as first indicated on the team’s transaction log. The Ballengee Group client opted out of his previous minor league deal late last month but didn’t latch on with another club, so he’ll head back to Triple-A Durham.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2

Pirates make history with massive inning in wild walk-off win vs. Giants

Before the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a wild game against the San Francisco Giants with a walk-off win, they made franchise history in the third inning.

Pirates outlast Giants after blowing six-run lead

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2

Don't let Skenes' dud distract you from Webb's woes

Don't let Pirates ace Paul Skenes' dud distract you from Giants ace Logan Webb's woes

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb should thank Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes.

Pirates make history with massive inning in wild walk-off win vs. Giants

Pirates outlast Giants after blowing six-run lead

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / September 1

San Francisco Giants Have Reportedly Signed 24-Year-Old Catcher

The San Francisco Giants added a young catcher to the organization Monday as they wrapped a road win and prepared to open a new series. The club beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 at Truist Park.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 31

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 31

There’s just under a month remaining in the MLB season, so every game is crucial to your fantasy team’s title push. In head-to-head leagues, your playoffs are likely underway at this point.

Sam Hentges News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Giants Place Sam Hentges On 15-Day Injured List

The Giants announced that left-hander Sam Hentges has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain. The placement is retroactive

Bryce Eldridge News / Field Level Media / August 30

Bryce Eldridge leads Giants to split-earning win over D-backs

Bryce Eldridge matched career highs with four hits and four RBIs, Rafael Devers drove in two runs with a pair of singles, and the San Francisco Giants salvaged a doubleheader split with the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 7-2 victory in the nightcap Saturday night.