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The Giants’ Long-Term Contracts Are Becoming A Big Problem

The Giants are in a real tough spot right now. They are 16-24 on the season, one of the worst records in baseball. An individual season being disappointing is something that happens to most teams but the current struggles are casting shadows over the long-term outlook since a lot of the disappointment is coming from the long-term core.

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Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, May 8-10: Gavin Kilen and Joe Whitman put on a show

It’s time for another massive roundup covering the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates and all their weekend games, starting on Friday.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 11

Giants activate Harrison Bader, call up Tristan Beck

The San Francisco Giants are kicking off a road trip tonight when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers. And, as expected, there are some reinforcements meeting them in Southern California.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Giants Would Love to Trade These Players

The San Francisco Giants have gotten off to an ugly 16-24 start to the 2026 MLB regular season under rookie manager Tony Vitello. The Giants, who haven't had a winning record since 2021, have lost nine of their last 12 games and it's becoming fair to assume that they will be sellers at the MLB trade deadline come August.

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Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Giants may already be willing to trade Rafael Devers

Rafael Devers may have worn out his welcome in San Francisco in less than a year. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale listed the San Francisco Giants as one of the teams to watch ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and Devers as a name that could be on the move.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 11

Patrick Bailey Is Wildly Underrated

A survey from 2023 found that nearly half of American men think they could land a passenger plane. Another poll from 2019 found that 12% of British men thought they could win a point off Serena Williams.

San Francisco Giants News / Total Pro Sports / May 11

MLB Rumors: Giants Could Unload Four Players, Including Jung Hoo Lee And Rafael Devers

The vibe around the San Francisco Giants is getting uglier by the week. After years of massive spending and headline-grabbing additions, the Giants are now staring at another losing season, and league execs believe major changes could be coming soon.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / May 11

Former Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello’s move to MLB looks like a huge misstep, but leaving Tennessee wasn’t the mistake

Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Tony Vitello is off to an uneven start as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. Vitello left Tennessee last fall to take over as the Giants’ manager.

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 11

The Giant organization's best prospects are still at least two years away

With the recent call-up of San Francisco Giants sensation Bryce Eldridge, fans are getting a glimpse of the future. Somewhere across the horizon of the Bay, you can almost see the future on its way.

Tony Vitello News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Tony Vitello mentions ‘biggest thing’ that propelled Giants in series win vs. Pirates

The San Francisco Giants’ clubhouse was hit with a rude awakening on Saturday afternoon. Players obviously knew things were bad, but the Patrick Bailey trade communicated a potent sense of desperation to the entire lineup.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Giants fight back to beat Pirates in 12 innings

Jesus Rodriguez blooped a one-out, bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 12th inning, allowing the San Francisco Giants, after rallying three times from two-run deficits, to walk off the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 Sunday afternoon.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Giants walk off Pirates in stunning fashion to win series

The San Francisco Giants took the series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon after a tough loss on Saturday night with a miraculous 12th-inning walk-off from Jesus Rodriguez.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 10

Improved Pirates still have major flaws that will hold them back

The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are an objectively better team than they have been in recent seasons, but they still have some significant flaws.

Pirates Give Optimistic Return Timeline for Jared Jones

Livvy Dunne Reveals 1-Rule Policy That She Follows With MLB Star Paul Skenes

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Giants demote disastrous closer as losses pile up

The San Francisco Giants reshuffled their bullpen on Sunday, sending former closer Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento after another difficult outing in Saturday night’s 13-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Sam Hentges News / Field Level Media / May 10

Giants activate LHP Sam Hentges for long-awaited return

After missing nearly 22 months because of injuries, left-hander San Hentges is set to make his return after he was activated by the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 10

Tony Vitello calls out his team as the pressure mounts for the San Francisco Giants

San Francisco Giants manage Tony Vitello fired off a long response to questions following his team's 13-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. It was a sad showing for a team that has grossly under-performed for their first-year manager.

Patrick Bailey News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Giants rumors: The ‘grand plan’ after trading Patrick Bailey to Guardians

The San Francisco Giants shook up their roster when they traded catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians. They’re hoping the added flexibility allows them to make a major addition to the roster.

Logan Webb News / Total Pro Sports / May 10

Logan Webb Puts Up Strong Resistance To Giants Manager Before Joining 15-Day IL

Logan Webb carved out a reputation as one of the dependable starting pitchers in the MLB over the past half-decade. The San Francisco Giants’ ace has been indispensable to the team with his durability and efficiency on the mound.

Logan Webb News / Field Level Media / May 10

Giants star RHP Logan Webb (knee) making rare appearance on IL

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb was placed on the injured list with right knee bursitis on Saturday, meaning he will miss a start for the first time in five years.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Giants Place Logan Webb On 15-Day IL, Recall Trevor McDonald

Giants right-hander Logan Webb is heading to the injured list with right knee bursitis, the team announced. Fellow righty Trevor McDonald is coming back up to the big leagues.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 9

Guardians add another option at catcher in trade with Giants

The Cleveland Guardians' catching situation has been a disappointment thus far. A trade with the San Francisco Giants may not lead to a significant change.

Guardians option catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus

Brewers OF Brandon Lockridge lands on IL after crashing into wall

Dave Roberts eases concerns after Tyler Glasnow lands on IL

One big concern made MLB teams pass on Munetaka Murakami

Phillies' Edmundo Sosa expanding versatility under Don Mattingly

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental HR

Patrick Bailey News / Just Baseball / May 9

Patrick Bailey Is Slowly Losing His Everyday Role

Two years ago, Patrick Bailey looked like the long-term solution behind the plate for the San Francisco Giants. Of course, he was defending at an elite level, but he was actually hitting at an above-average clip.

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

San Francisco Giants GM Zack Minasian opens up about the team's poor start

The frustration surrounding the failures of the San Francisco Giants doesn't just extend to their loyal fan base. It's spreading throughout the franchise, from the clubhouse to the front office.

Bryce Eldridge News / Just Baseball / May 6

How Can the Giants Make Sure Bryce Eldridge Is Here to Stay?

One could argue that Bryce Eldridge is the best prospect the San Francisco Giants have seen since the guy who’s now calling the shots — Buster Posey. Sure, names like Marco Luciano or Joey Bart had their moments as top-tier prospects, but both clearly had flaws in their game that kept them from becoming impactful big leaguers.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / May 4