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Giants Pitching Prospect Likely to Remain on Roster Rest of Season

It seems like it's finally Carson Whisenhunt's time now. After waiting for a few years for his opportunity to truly shine on baseball's biggest stage, the left-handed prospect should be pitching for the San Francisco Giants for the rest of the 2026 campaign.

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Giants Positioned to Get Maximum Trade Deadline Return for Rotation Star

When the trade deadline nears, some games turn into auditions for certain players. That was the case on Saturday for the San Francisco Giants. With left-hander Robbie Ray on the mound, potential trade suitors got an eyeful of the former AL Cy Young award winner and what they saw they had to like.

Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / July 26

Behind Rafael Devers, Giants seek series sweep of Angels

The Giants hope Rafael Devers continues to vent the frustration of a recent slump on Los Angeles Angels pitching when the interleague opponents complete a three-game series Sunday afternoon in San Francisco.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / July 26

‘I think they bully him’ — Tony Vitello is getting mistreated by the most unlikely people in MLB

It’s been a tough go for former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello in his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. When Tony Vitello was hired as the San Francisco Giants’ manager despite having no previous MLB experience, the expectation was that the former Tennessee coach would face some pushback.

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Carson Whisenhunt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 25

Giants Prospect Carson Whisenhunt Could Get Extended Look in Majors

One of the San Francisco Giants' top pitching prospects, left-hander Carson Whisenhunt, might have an opportunity to stick around in the big leagues for the rest of the season.

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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.

Jeff Kent News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 25

Baseball Hall of Famer’s Cool Advice for Giants Legend Jeff Kent

There are perks to being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jeff Kent is learning those in the lead-up to his induction. The former San Francisco Giants second baseman is in Cooperstown, N.Y., for Sunday’s ceremony.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / July 25

Jung Hoo Lee, Rafael Devers shine as Giants torch Angels

Jung Hoo Lee lifted a three-run home run as part of a five-run third inning, Rafael Devers homered for the second consecutive day and the San Francisco Giants made it two straight over the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a 9-2 shellacking Saturday afternoon.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 25

3 Giants Expected to Be Playing Elsewhere After Trade Deadline

The San Francisco Giants front office could be busy in the coming weeks, at least if a recent article by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com is proven correct. In

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 25

Giants Take Huge Step Toward Tomorrow by Promoting Two Top Prospects

It seems as if the San Francisco Giants have been waiting on some of their prospects forever. Names that have been marked for future success have been bantered about all throughout the 2026 season, which has been a blowup from the beginning.

Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / July 25

Rafael Devers' 10th-inning double sends Giants past Angels

Rafael Devers bounced a game-winning ground-rule double over the left field fence in the 10th inning Friday night, delivering the San Francisco Giants a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Trevor McDonald News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Giants’ Trevor McDonald Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

Giants starter Trevor McDonald has been diagnosed with a moderate UCL sprain in his elbow, manager Tony Vitello told reporters on Friday (link via Adrian Garro of MLB.com).

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Giants rumors: 1 pitcher San Francisco may trade aside from Robbie Ray

The San Francisco Giants are likely going to make starting pitcher Robbie Ray available before the MLB trade deadline. The Giants are selling and a number of position players have also been mentioned in trade rumors.

Luis Arraez News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Giants' Luis Arraez Receives Notable Trade Update

The San Francisco Giants are widely expected to be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Entering Friday, the Giants own a disappointing 42-60 record. Their status as sellers has only become clearer during their five-game losing streak, which includes a sweep by the Kansas City Royals.

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Barry Bonds News / Viral Sports News / July 24

Giants Legend Barry Bonds Shares Heartfelt Message

Barry Bonds, the former San Francisco Giants star widely regarded as one of baseball’s greatest hitters, shared a personal message on Instagram on Thursday that reflected on his life after the game and a new passion that helped him find direction.

Eric Haase News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Giants Release Eric Haase

The Giants have placed catcher Eric Haase on release waivers, relays Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News. San Francisco designated him for assignment last week when Daniel Susac made his return from the injured list.

Matt Chapman News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Matt Chapman Raised His Attack Angle, and His Barrel Rate Followed

With Matt Chapman potentially returning from the IL (abdominal strain), possibly as soon as Friday July 24, now might be a good time to add him to your roster.

Luis Arraez News / Just Baseball / July 23

Top Trade Landing Spots for Luis Arraez

One of this season’s most coveted trade chips will be San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez. The 29-year-old is on a one-year deal and on pace for one of the best seasons of his career, making him a prime candidate to be relocated come the August 3 deadline.

San Francisco Giants News / HITC / July 23

San Francisco Giants the victim of ‘the worst call of the year’ by MLB umpire

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello was left furious on Wednesday after being ejected from the game against the Kansas City Royals. The Giants went on to lose the game at Kauffman Stadium after losing their manager in the bottom of the seventh.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23

Giants collapse against Royals after blown call, ejection

It doesn't take much for the Giants to fall apart in 2026.

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Pair of Giants reportedly generating trade interest

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros

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Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / July 22

Giants announcer just dropped some truth that Tony Vitello badly needs to hear

Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello is in his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. There’s been plenty of speculation over the last few weeks about former Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello’s future in MLB.

Buster Posey News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Former All-Star drops Giants’ Buster Posey Hall of Fame truth bomb

In November 2026, the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame will be released for the class of 2027. In 2026, only Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the Hall of Fame.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / July 21

Pair of Giants reportedly generating trade interest

The Giants are clear sellers as the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline approaches. However, an unexpected duo could be their best trade pieces.

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / July 20

The Giants Are Wasting a Good Offense

We’ve talked about the San Francisco Giants being one of the worst teams in baseball all year. However, we haven’t fully broken down what has led to that outcome.

Buster Posey News / Larry Brown Sports / July 17

Radio producer slams Giants’ Buster Posey in embarrassing hot mic moment

Buster Posey, the San Francisco Giants’ president of baseball operations, recently appeared on KNBR’s Murph & Markus show for a roughly 25-minute interview that covered the recent MLB Draft, the team’s selections, trade deadline plans, and first-year manager Tony Vitello’s performance.

Luis Arraez News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16

Giants are expected to trade away 1 All-Star

The San Francisco Giants may be ready to move on from La Regadera. Giants infielder Luis Arraez is a “near-certainty” to be traded ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, according to a report this week by Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report.