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Why Trading For An All-Star Closer Could Be a Mistake for the Giants

Mason Miller’s 104 mph fastball could make the San Francisco Giants’ bullpen one of baseball’s most dangerous. But landing the San Diego Padres closer could require a steep prospect price—and for a Giants team with needs across its pitching staff, that cost might outweigh the payoff.

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The Biggest Thing Separating the Giants From MLB’s Remaining Contenders

October is showing the San Francisco Giants what their pitching staff lacks: the ability to finish hitters without handing out free baserunners. That gap runs through the rotation and bullpen, making it a central obstacle to returning to contention.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 14

Giants’ Top 10 Prospect Gets Off to a Slow Start in Arizona Fall League

The future is bright for the San Francisco Giants organization, even after being named MLB Pipeline's 2026 Farm System of the Year. A handful of young players made their MLB debuts in 2026 as well, though they likely wouldn't have if the Giants were in a better position in the standings.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 13

Why This Could Be the Most Important Offseason Yet for the Giants Front Office

President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey enters his third offseason with the San Francisco Giants facing a difficult combination: a 97-loss team, an expensive veteran core, and an expectation of contending in 2027.

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The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 13

Giants Face Added Pressure to Fix Pitching Staff Before MLB Lockout

The San Francisco Giants have a lot of work to do this offseason, and that is an understatement. Now, add the looming Major League Baseball labor deadline, and the situation becomes even more complicated.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

San Francisco Giants News / EssentiallySports / October 13

'No One Works Harder': ESPN’s Laura Rutledge Drives Through Hurricane To Pull off Double Work Shift

Laura Rutledge did not get a weekend off. She got two college football stops and a storm rolling through the region in between. That is the job for the people who make the broadcast work, and it usually stays out of the spotlight.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 12

4 Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit the Giants Perfectly

The San Francisco Giants need to improve more than the top of their roster. Their biggest offseason needs also demand pitchers who can cover unexpected innings, reliable infield coverage and a bench that gives the lineup useful alternatives.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 12

Giants Reportedly Scouted 2 Japanese Pitchers Ahead of MLB Free Agency

The San Francisco Giants have some major decisions to make this offseason, and that surely includes pitching. The search for help could extend overseas and well outside of Major League Baseball.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 12

One Bold Giants Trade That Actually Makes Sense

The San Francisco Giants need a trade that changes their rotation. My proposal: acquire Reid Detmers from the Los Angeles Angels for Casey Schmitt, Bo Davidson and Ramon Marquez.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 11

Tony Vitello Gets Personal Feedback After Completing His First Year with San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants rolled into 2026 with a veteran-led lineup and a first-year manager in Tony Vitello. While expectations weren't met - finishing fourth in the NL West, nowhere near playoff contention - there were a lot of lessons learned for Vitello and his now very young roster.

Casey Schmitt News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 11

The Giants Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher (And Why They Should Trade Him)

The San Francisco Giants should trade Casey Schmitt this offseason if he can bring back controllable starting pitching. His breakout bat and three remaining years of club control give San Francisco an opportunity to turn a valuable position player into help where the roster needs it most.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 11

How Son of Giants Legend is Carving Own Legacy at Arizona Fall League

Sons of Major League Baseball players have an opportunity to ask their dads questions that the ordinary baseball player just wouldn't be able to. It's like a resource they can pull off the shelf anytime they need.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 10

If the Giants Want to Return to the Postseason, This Has to Change

The San Francisco Giants failed in 2026. Point blank. They had an outside chance at making the playoffs, especially with some of the talent on the roster.

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 10

The Giants Player They Should Be Building Around in 2027

The San Francisco Giants should build their next competitive roster around Bryce Eldridge. His age, offensive production and inexpensive years of team control make him the best bridge between the established core and the prospects who could reshape the franchise.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 10

San Francisco Giants Emerge as Suitor for $22 Million Free Agent

The San Francisco Giants could be a destination to watch for free agent outfielder Trent Grisham as a potential addition after finishing 65-97 in 2026, their worst record in years and a fourth-place finish in the NL West.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 10

First Move the San Francisco Giants Front Office Must Make This Offseason

The San Francisco Giants are nowhere close to where they thought they would be at the end of this season. The Giants felt they had a veteran group of hitters and a top-of-the-line starter in Logan Webb to help them contend again in the National League.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 9

Buster Posey Doubles Down on Willy Adames' Future Role with Giants

The San Francisco Giants have All-Stars in the middle of their lineup who have yet to get hot all at the same time. With Rafael Devers heating up late and Matt Chapman going down with an injury before he could heat up, the Giants' record was reflective of that at the end of the year.

Jung Hoo Lee News / Just Baseball / October 7

What Do the Giants Do With Jung Hoo Lee?

During his time in the KBO, Jung Hoo Lee solidified himself as one of the most talented players in the league’s history. He took home an MVP award and proved he could do everything you could ask of him on a baseball field.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / October 7

San Francisco Giants Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Former San Francisco Giants Pitcher Has Died

Sam McDowell, the hard-throwing left-hander the San Francisco Giants acquired in one of the most lopsided deals in franchise history, died Monday at his home in The Villages, Florida.

Buster Posey News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Buster Posey Reveals Giants' First Offseason Priority

Calling the San Francisco Giants‘ 2026 season a disaster might be an understatement. Under first-year manager Tony Vitello, the Giants went 65-97 and struggled in every facet of the game.

Tony Vitello News / Yardbarker / October 1

Three questions facing the San Francisco Giants this offseason

The Giants' 65-97 record was the fourth-worst in franchise history and illustrates the work that general manager Zack Minasian and president of baseball operations Buster Posey have to do.

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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.

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.