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JT Brubaker News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 30

Who Replaces the Giants Departing Free Agents?

JT Brubaker’s possible departure leaves the San Francisco Giants with a practical pitching question: Who keeps an early exit by a starter from becoming a bullpen emergency?

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 30

Buster Posey Answers Giants’ 2027 Questions on Harrison Bader and Casey Schmitt

The San Francisco Giants' front office and manager have already addressed the media and fans about how they'll attack the offseason after a 65-97 season.

Buster Posey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 30

Buster Posey Shares Honest Thoughts on Giants' 2027 Expectations

The San Francisco Giants' 2026 season did not go as expected. With a roster constructed with veterans and a mix of young players, the Giants had Wild Card expectations, as getting to the dance when playing in the NL West is the ultimate goal.

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San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Buster Posey Addresses Tony Vitello After Disappointing Giants Season

Buster Posey addressed Tony Vitello’s future after the San Francisco Giants finished the 2026 season with a 65-97 record. Rather than moving on from Vitello after his first season as an MLB manager, Posey expressed confidence in his ability to grow into the position.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 29

One Giants Pitcher They Can't Afford to Lose (and One They Can)

The San Francisco Giants finished 65-97 with pitching depth among their biggest concerns. Their pending free-agent list is short: JT Brubaker is the only player set to reach the market automatically.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 28

Ranking the Giants' Biggest Offseason Needs for 2027

The San Francisco Giants finished 65-97 and fourth in the National League West, leaving President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey with more than one hole to fill.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 28

4 Things Giants Got Right Despite Another Disappointing Season

Let’s not sugarcoat the situation. The San Francisco Giants had yet another disappointing season. They finished 65-97, their third-most losses since the franchise moved to San Francisco.

Buster Posey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 28

Buster Posey Gives Mike Krukow Ultimate Compliment After Final Giants Broadcast

When you talk about the San Francisco Giants, there aren’t many people who have been more important to the organization than Buster Posey. So, when Posey says that someone belongs among the most important figures in franchise history, people take notice.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Tony Vitello finished his first MLB season as the league leader in a category that won’t surprise Tennessee Vols fans

Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello just wrapped up his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello just wrapped up his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Giants Manager Gets Ejected for MLB-Leading 7th Time After Explosive Umpire Clash

Tony Vitello’s first season with an MLB team didn’t go well. The San Francisco Giants finished fourth in the NL West with a 65-97 record, while Vitello himself got ejected for a league-leading seventh time.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 27

Giants Name Oracle Park Broadcast Booth for Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper

For 26 years Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper have called the broadcast booth their home away from home at Oracle Park in San Francisco. After Sunday's game, which was the last for Krukow as he enters retirement, that booth will bear the names of both he and Kuiper.

Camilo Doval News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

Camilo Doval Interested In Remaining With Giants

Right-hander Camilo Doval’s return to San Francisco went about as well as possible. The reliever struck out the side against the Dodgers on Saturday. He hit 99 mph multiple times.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / September 25

The Giants’ Pitching Depth Has Gone Out the Window

For the past few years, the San Francisco Giants have gone into the season with a healthy amount of pitching depth in the upper minors. Whether it was Kyle Harrison, Hayden Birdsong, or another exciting arm, there were always a few names ready for the call around the midpoint of the season.

Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / September 24

Camilo Doval reunites with former team after Pirates DFA

The Pittsburgh Pirates' surprising decision to part ways with trade-deadline acquisition Camilo Doval has led to a reunion.

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Bryce Eldridge News / Just Baseball / September 24

Bryce Eldridge Is MLB’s Most Underrated Rookie This Year

There’s been little for fans of the San Francisco Giants to be excited about throughout the course of the 2026 campaign. They’re going to finish with around

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

3 radical changes Giants must make this offseason after miserable 2026 campaign

The San Francisco Giants fell to 65–94 with Wednesday’s 4–2 loss to the Minnesota Twins, leaving them fourth in the National League West and out of postseason contention.

Blade Tidwell News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Giants’ Blade Tidwell Exits Start With Elbow Discomfort

The Giants are dealing with yet another injury. Blade Tidwell made an early exit from tonight’s 5-2 victory over Minnesota. Manager Tony Vitello told reporters postgame that the right-hander felt elbow discomfort and will go for further testing on Tuesday (via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area and Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle).

Drew Gilbert News / Field Level Media / September 22

Drew Gilbert knocks in 3 runs in Giants' triumph over Twins

Drew Gilbert homered and drove in a career-high-tying three runs, Blade Tidwell teamed with four relievers on a four-hitter and the San Francisco Giants opened a season-ending homestand with a 5-2 interleague victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 21

Giants place Bryce Eldridge (concussion), Jung Hoo Lee (groin) on IL

The San Francisco Giants are down to two members of their Opening Day roster still active with the club after placing first baseman Bryce Eldridge and right fielder Jung Hoo Lee on the injured list Monday.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Giants Promote Bo Davidson, Activate Marcelo Mayer

The Giants announced they’ve selected outfield prospect Bo Davidson onto the MLB roster and activated Marcelo Mayer from the 10-day injured list. San Francisco shut down Jung Hoo Lee with a groin contusion and placed rookie first baseman Bryce Eldridge on the seven-day concussion list.