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MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / August 18
Everything we think we know about the 2028 All-Star Game (so far) 
On Friday, we got confirmation that San Francisco would be the host city for Major League Baseball’s 2028 All-Star Game. It’s very cool news and it gives us all something to look forward to as we wait for the Giants’ next competitive window to open in 2030.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 18
Giants Feature Multiple Undrafted Players Who Beat Long Odds to Become Big Leaguers
The San Francisco Giants have rebuilt their minor league system to the point that it's now one of the very best in baseball. It was fortified even further following the moves that president of baseball operations Buster Posey made at this year's trade deadline.
Marcelo Mayer News / McCovey Chronicles / August 18
Mayer of Beantown
Last week, SB Nation Reacts polled Giants fans with a surprisingly complicated question: Who should be the starting second baseman next year? Casey Schmitt had been penciled in for that position post-Luis Arraez trade, but his meniscus had other plans.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 18
Could Giants 18-Year-Old Prospect Astonishingly Be Major League-Ready By 2027?
There was much fanfare surrounding the advancement of the San Francisco Giants' two top prospects, 18-year-old Josuar Gonzalez and 17-year-old Luis Hernandez.
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.
Matt Wilkinson News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 18
When Matt 'Tugboat' Wilkinson Could Make His Giants Debut
As reported on Monday, the San Francisco Giants are recalling left-handed pitcher Matt Wilkinson to the Majors, setting him up to make his debut against his former team, the Cleveland Guardians.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 17
Tugboat Pulls Into San Francisco as Giants Look to Add Steam to Pitching Staff
The San Francisco Giants' tragic season has been marred by many maladies on the roster. It's as if there's a sickness running rampant on this team, as all facets of the game need to be improved by injecting the club with fresh medicine.
Matt Wilkinson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 17
Giants Prospect Matt Wilkinson Could Make MLB Debut Against Former Organization
In May, the Cleveland Guardians traded left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson to the San Francisco Giants for two-time Gold Glove Award-winning catcher Patrick Bailey.
Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Tennessee Vols fans can exhale now that a popular nightmare scenario involving Tony Vitello has been wiped out
The Vols’ ex-coach won’t be going to one of Tennessee’s chief rivals any time soon. Whether or not Tony Vitello would return to the college baseball ranks has been a question that many, both among Tennessee Vol fans and outside of Knoxville, have wondered amid a tough first season as the San Francisco Giants’ manager.
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.
San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / August 17
Reports: Giants call up LHP Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson
The San Francisco Giants are calling up left-hander Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson for what would be his major league debut, according to multiple media reports on Monday.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Giants Call Up Rapidly Emerging Pitching Prospect From Patrick Bailey Trade
When the San Francisco Giants traded catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians back in May, they acquired left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson in return (alongside a Competitive Balance Round A pick in the 2026 MLB Draft).
Matt Wilkinson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Giants To Promote Matt Wilkinson
The Giants are planning to promote pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson for his major league debut, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Wilkinson, nicknamed “Tugboat,” is not on the 40-man roster and will thus need to have his contract selected from Triple-A Sacramento.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / August 17
Giants calling up southpaw Matt 'Tugboat' Wilkinson ahead of Guardians series
The 23-year-old was a 10th-round pick out of junior college and has put up a dominant performance in Triple-A with the Sacramento River Cats.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16
Giants, Rockies vie to capture season series
Two teams very familiar with one another will use starting pitchers the opponent is totally or generally unfamiliar with when the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants wrap up their season series Sunday afternoon in Northern California.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15
Giants use six-run fourth inning to blast Rockies
Logan Webb coasted after getting supported by a six-run fourth inning, including a home run by Drew Gilbert, and the San Francisco Giants squared their home series against the Colorado Rockies at a game apiece with a 7-1 triumph Saturday afternoon.
Eddys Leonard News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15
Giants Outright Eddys Leonard
Giants utility player Eddys Leonard has cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Sacramento, according to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 14
Giants Announce Roster Moves for Rockies Series
The San Francisco Giants made a series of roster moves Friday ahead of their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies, highlighted by the promotion of outfielder Turner Hill and the recall of Jonah Cox from Triple-A Sacramento.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Giants To Host 2028 All-Star Game
Major League Baseball announced Friday morning that the Giants will host the 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park in San Francisco. It’ll be the Giants’ fourth time hosting the Midsummer Classic but their first since the 2007 season.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / August 14
San Francisco Giants to host 2028 All-Star Game
It has been announced that the San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 MLB All-Star game at Oracle Park.
San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 13
Giants Acquire Intriguing 27-Year-Old Power Hitter
The San Francisco Giants continue to tinker with their roster even as the 2026 season winds toward a disappointing close, and Thursday’s waiver claim of infielder Shay Whitcomb from the Houston Astros offers a low-risk look at a player whose bat has flashed real power in the minors.
Willy Adames News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Giants Reveal Plan for Willy Adames After Exiting Astros Game
Willy Adames is expected to avoid the injured list after leaving Wednesday night's game against the Houston Astros with back spasms, but the San Francisco Giants will give their starting shortstop extra time to recover.
San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 11
Giants Surprisingly Part Ways With 25-Year-Old Power Hitter
The San Francisco Giants continue to reshuffle their roster amid a difficult stretch of the season, designating 25-year-old utility man Eddys Leonard for assignment on Tuesday.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / August 10
Giants' disaster season continues with latest Matt Chapman update
More negative news emerged out of San Francisco on Monday.
The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in one postseason game can you name in five minutes?
Harrison Bader News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6
Giants rookie mocks Harrison Bader's scooter accident with his celebration
A San Francisco Giants rookie seems to be making fun of teammate Harrison Bader for the recent scooter accident that ended his season. Rookie catcher Daniel Susac seemingly mimicked driving a scooter after doubling during Tuesday’s game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tex.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / August 8
Is Tony Vitello the right manager for the Giants' future?
The San Francisco Giants were among the teams that made numerous trades to acquire prospects, trading six players from their major league roster, signaling the organization’s direction for the future and leaving questions about their manager, Tony Vitello.
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