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Giants Take Harrison Bader Saga to New Level with This Decision

Harrison Bader would appear to be done for the season. The San Francisco Giants have made sure of that. After announcing that Bader was now dealing with a left foot injury, the Giants also announced that they would be suspending payment of the remainder of his two-year contract until Bader returns.

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Giants Get Surprising Luis Arraez Update Before Trade Deadline

The San Francisco Giants are clear sellers before the MLB trade deadline, looking to extract value from a roster that has underperformed expectations this season.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / August 1

7-0 burial

Yeah, ummm…, the Giants didn’t win this one. If you watched the whole game, I’m sorry, but the writing was on the wall pretty much from the National Anthem.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Buster Posey announces harsh punishment for Harrison Bader after his season-ending scooter accident

The San Francisco Giants are showing Harrison Bader little mercy for an off-the-field scooter accident that caused him serious injury. Bader crashed his scooter into the back of a San Francisco Fire Department fire engine, which ended up running over his left foot.

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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.

Harrison Bader News / Yardbarker / August 1

Giants suspend payment to Harrison Bader after scooter accident

Giants suspending payment to Harrison Bader after bizarre scooter accident

Harrison Bader's first season with the San Francisco Giants has not only been a massive disappointment, but it is also rapidly turning into a mess.

Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them

Jarren Duran's antics only tank his trade value further

Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

Colby Thomas' ABS challenge goes horribly wrong; opponents laugh

Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR

Harrison Bader News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Giants “Suspending Payment” To Harrison Bader After Scooter Accident

The Giants announced they will suspend payments to Harrison Bader after the outfielder reinjured his left foot over the weekend in a scooter accident. Neither Bader nor the MLB Players Association has yet commented.

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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.

Robbie Ray News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 31

Giants' Robbie Ray Trade Plan Comes With One Catch

The San Francisco Giants are willing to pay part of Robbie Ray's remaining salary to facilitate a trade before the MLB deadline. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Giants have told interested teams they will cover some of the more than $8 million that Ray is still owed for the remainder of the 2026 season.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / July 31

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, July 30: Josuar González is That Dude

All six of the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball teams that are still in season (the ACL is done with for the year) were in action on Thursday, and there were some tremendous performances to talk about.

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Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Astros among teams bugging Giants on Logan Webb trade

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown continues to explore the trade market ahead of Monday’s deadline, and starting pitching has emerged as a major area of focus despite Brown previously identifying an outfield bat as the team’s biggest priority.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / July 31

Tony Vitello may have just created a major off-the-field problem for the San Francisco Giants

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach may have made a big mistake this week that could cost the Giants. Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello may have accidentally caused a big problem for the San Francisco Giants this week.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 31

How Giants' Daniel Susac Has Filled the Void Left by Patrick Bailey

While many are quick to find the negatives that has been the San Francisco Giants' 2026 campaign, there are still bright spots that the fanbase should embrace, knowing the rest of the season is for development for the future.

Harrison Bader News / Field Level Media / July 31

Reports: Giants' Harrison Bader crashed scooter into fire truck

The San Francisco Giants are shutting down outfielder Harrison Bader for the season after he reportedly crashed his scooter into the back of a fire truck.

Daniel Susac News / Field Level Media / July 31

Giants rookie Daniel Susac hopes to find HR stroke again vs. Padres

Rookie Daniel Susac didn't hit a home run in his first 44 major league games. The San Francisco Giants' catcher now has three in the past two games after his two-run blast Thursday night fueled his team's 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres, giving them a nice start to a seven-game road trip.

Robbie Ray News / Field Level Media / July 31

Robbie Ray's quality start propels Giants past Padres

Daniel Susac homered and knocked in three runs Thursday night while Robbie Ray sailed through six effective innings as the visiting San Francisco Giants stopped the San Diego Padres 4-1.

Robbie Ray News / Viral Sports News / July 31

Giants’ Most Recent Trade Deadline Update Will Surprise You

The San Francisco Giants are preparing to move starting pitcher Robbie Ray before the MLB trade deadline, and the club has signaled a willingness to absorb a portion of the remaining money on his contract in order to improve the return, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Robbie Ray News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Giants Open To Covering Part Of Robbie Ray’s Salary In Trade

The Giants are all but guaranteed to move the impending free agent trio of Luis Arraez, Robbie Ray and Tyler Mahle within the next four days. They’d surely flip reliever JT Brubaker if they can drum up interest.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello is now dealing with the strangest MLB injury situation of the summer

Former Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello is dealing with arguably the most bizarre injury situation of the season. Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello has dealt with plenty of unexpected situations (such as a player refusing to come out of the game) during his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / July 29

Low-A Notebook: San Jose Giants’ Exciting Weekend

One could argue that this past weekend in San Jose was one of the most exciting weekends for any of the Giants’ affiliates in recent years. Two of the game’s premier shortstop prospects got promoted and made their Low-A debuts.

Trevor McDonald News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Trevor McDonald To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Giants starter Trevor McDonald will need to undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Tony Vitello said on Tuesday (link via Maria Guardado of MLB.com). The full UCL reconstruction typically comes with a 14-16 month recovery that’ll probably keep him out for all of 2027.

Casey Schmitt News / Yardbarker / July 28

Trade market gets thinner with Giants' Casey Schmitt injury

The San Francisco Giants have suffered a blow with utility player Casey Schmitt landing on the injured list.

Interesting Rafael Devers twist emerges ahead of the trade deadline

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Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Interesting Rafael Devers twist emerges ahead of the trade deadline

The San Francisco Giants may be getting a surprise lifeline before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. At least one rival team has called the Giants with interest in trading for star first baseman Rafael Devers, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported on Monday.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / July 27

Seven Top San Francisco Giants Prospects Earn Promotions

The All-Star break is typically a good litmus test for organizations to determine which of their top prospects have earned a promotion. While there are always exceptions, this is often when many of the game’s rising talents take the next step in the minors.

Jung Hoo Lee News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Giants Receive Jung Hoo Lee Update After Removal From Lineup

The San Francisco Giants are having a disastrous 2026 MLB season. As of Sunday, they are 44-60. That has them fourth in the National League West and a stunning 22 ½ games out of first place.