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How Have the Giants Top Prospects Performed This Season Amid High Expectations?

The San Francisco Giants have been one of MLB's best team so far this season and seem to be set for sustained success. Most of the Giant's best players are under contract or team control for a while and they have a number of intriguing prospects set to debut over the next few years.

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Could This Former Giants Starter Find His Long-Term Role as a Key Bullpen Piece?

The San Francisco Giants have been on an absolute tear to kick off the 2025 season, and as they currently sit in third place among National League West teams with a 24-14 record, they still have some work to do to catch up to their rivals.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 8

Could Giants Pursue Trade for Marlins Ace After Executive Predicts He Will be Moved?

The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and some top MLB executives have predicted change in the air. One starting pitcher in particular was given the most votes to be the largest name moved prior to the July 31 deadline.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Giants outfielder stuns Cubs fan with wild interaction at Wrigley Field

The San Francisco Giants took two of three games against the Cubs in Chicago this week, including an extra-inning victory on Tuesday that featured a history-making nine-run 11th.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 8

Giants Ace Logan Webb Predicted by MLB Insider to Land Massive Deal in Free Agency

The San Francisco Giants made a shrewd move when they agreed to a long-term extension with starting pitcher Logan Webb on April 14, 2023. The two sides worked out a five-year, $90 million deal that bought out his years of arbitration and the first three years he wasn’t under team control for.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 8

Giants Superstar Has One Huge Problem Holding Him Back from Being Elite

The San Francisco Giants are off to an exceptional start in 2025, posting a 23-14 record and sitting just outside National League West division lead. This is an enormously competitive division, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres clogging up the top with extremely high-end rosters.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Robbie Ray joins Tim Lincecum company with blazing start to 2025

Robbie Ray is proving that patience pays off. The veteran left-hander has been nothing short of electric in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery, and on Wednesday afternoon, he joined elite company in San Francisco Giants history.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 7

San Francisco Giants Have Benefitted Greatly From All-Star Reliever Returning To Form

Arguably, the strongest part of the San Francisco Giants thus far in the 2025 MLB regular season has been their bullpen. Virtually every relief pitcher that manager Bob Melvin turns to is getting the job done.

Jung Hoo Lee News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Jung Hoo Lee Represents Everything Good About This Giants Team

Jung Hoo Lee is the perfect representative of this new-look San Francisco Giants team. He puts the ball in play and then runs the bases well. There are no surprises, then, that he leads the team in runs and is second in RBI.

Robbie Ray News / Field Level Media / May 7

Robbie Ray improves to 5-0 as Giants silence Cubs

Robbie Ray and three relievers scattered four hits in the San Francisco Giants' 3-1 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon. Wilmer Flores went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored as the Giants took two of three games in the series.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 7

Giants Predicted To Select Speedy Shortstop in Latest Mock Draft

The San Francisco Giants are having a great first season under new president of baseball operations, Buster Posey. They are 23-14 and very much in the race for the National League West division crown.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 7

Giants Have Been Elite In Limiting Success of Power Hitters This Season

It has been a fantastic start to the season for the San Francisco Giants, who continue to prove they can be a legitimate contender in 2025. Coming into the year, the Giants weren't expected to be nearly as good as they have been this campaign.

LaMonte Wade Jr. News / McCovey Chronicles / May 7

Checking in on LaMonte Wade Jr.

Some graphs and charts to back up what we’ve seen with our own eyes. A little over a month ago, we looked at the early returns for LaMonte Wade Jr. and saw that they weren’t promising.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 7

Minor League roundup, May 6: Lots of action!

Yesterday’s action on the farm. Tuesday wasn’t the best day for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates, but it sure wasn’t the worst day, either.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 7

Giants Break Longstanding Team Record in Thrilling Extra Innings Win

The San Francisco Giants knocked off the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night by a score of 14-5 in one of the craziest games of 2025 so far, and they also made some franchise history in the process.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 7

San Francisco Giants Make Never Before Seen Team History in Win vs. Chicago Cubs

The San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 14-5 on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in Chicago. With the win, the Giants are now 23-14 and in third place in the National League West.

Robbie Ray News / Field Level Media / May 7

Giants look to remain unbeaten in Robbie Ray starts

The San Francisco Giants have every reason to smile when left-hander Robbie Ray trots onto the field. After all, they've won all seven of Ray's starts this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

After blowing 9th-inning lead, Giants erupt for 9 runs in 11th to top Cubs

Jung Hoo Lee belted a two-run homer in the third inning and added an RBI single during a nine-run 11th, lifting the visiting San Francisco Giants to a 14-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Willy Adames makes Derek Jeter admission about unforgettable 2023 moment

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames grew up idolizing another shortstop, New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter. Adames and Jeter had a chance to meet in 2023 when Adames played for the Milwaukee Brewers, and he took time to reflect on the moment and what it means to wear Jeter’s No.

Willy Adames News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Giants' $182 Million Contract Sparks Early Concerns

The San Francisco Giants made a massive decision when they agreed to pay shortstop Willy Adames $182 million over a seven-year commitment. Adames had been coming off a career year with the Milwaukee Brewers, setting new personal records for home runs (32), RBI (112) and stolen bases (21).

Kyle Harrison News / Fastball on SI / May 5

San Francisco Giants Set to Shift Former Top Prospect Kyle Harrison Into Bullpen Role

The San Francisco Giants have recalled left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison from Triple-A Sacramento, the team announced Sunday night. Harrison has yet to appear in an MLB game in 2025, as he opened the regular season in the minors.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Giants call up Kyle Harrison, designate Lou Trivino

The Giants announced that right-hander Lou Trivino has been designated for assignment. In the corresponding move, southpaw Kyle Harrison has been called up to the Giants’ roster for the first time in 2025.

Willy Adames News / Yardbarker / May 4

Watch: Giants' Willy Adames catches fire vs. Rockies

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames has floundered thus far, but Sunday's home game against the Colorado Rockies seemed like a prime opportunity to find his groove.

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga leaves Sunday's game due to injury

Could injury to Imanaga force Cubs to call up top prospect?

Cardinals' Nolan Arenado makes incredible catch while falling into stands

Royals already know what needs to be done at MLB trade deadline

Triston Casas' injury may solve this major Red Sox problem