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Japanese Sinkerballer Could Be Answer to Giants Pitching Woes

The Giants need pitching. And a whole lot of it. Outside of Logan Webb and most likely Landen Roupp, the pitching staff is wide open in terms of who Buster Posey puts on the 26-man roster to start the 2027 season.

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Giants In Closing Market, Unlikely To Sign Qualified Free Agent

Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey provided some updates on the team’s offseason plans in talks with reporters at the GM Meetings this week.

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

Teruaki Sato Could Give the Giants the Power They've Been Searching For

The San Francisco Giants have spent years searching for the kind of offensive firepower capable of transforming their lineup. Teruaki Sato might be worth a serious look.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / November 11

The San Francisco Giants are the model for MLB’s salary cap

Yesterday, I dashed off a post about the bummer news regarding Harrison Bader’s status that had been reported out of the GM Meetings currently being held in Las Vegas.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Season HR-leaders by MLB team' quiz

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champs' quiz

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

Giants Hire James Rowson as Offensive Coordinator

The San Francisco Giants are getting their offseason underway and are poaching hitting coach James Rowson from the New York Yankees, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / November 11

2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 7

I suspect that from here on out, most of the elections in the 2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List, which will see us rank the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization, will be tight.

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

Why Bryce Eldridge Could Be the Giants’ Biggest X-Factor in 2027

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2027 season with numerous questions; however, perhaps none more intriguing than Bryce Eldridge. After another poor 2026 season, the Giants need their younger players to start contributing to the team's success rather than relying solely on veterans.

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

Giants Predicted to Sign 2026 All-Star in Free Agency

The Giants have a lot of work to do in free agency. After a disappointing season that saw the team tie a Major League record for players used, Buster Posey and Zack Minasian must knock free agency out of the park if the Giants are to compete for a playoff spot next season.

Randy Rodriguez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 9

An Injured Player Whose Return Could Help the Giants in 2027

Randy Rodriguez could give the San Francisco Giants a reliever they can turn to when the middle of an order comes up late in a close game. The right-hander missed all of 2026 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2025 and returned to game action in the Arizona Fall League in October.

Luis Arraez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 9

Giants Linked to Potential $51 Million Luis Arraez Reunion

The San Francisco Giants just traded Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies in August. Would it make any sense to bring him back in free agency? There seems to be some speculation that it could happen.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 9

Giants Get Surprising Prediction Involving $36 Million Pitcher

The San Francisco Giants are projected to sign free-agent right-hander Nick Martinez to a two-year, $36 million contract this offseason, according to Bleacher Report analyst Tim Kelly.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

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

Giants' Minor League Affiliate Might Have Best Name in Professional Baseball

The looming CBA negotiations and possible lockout has left MLB awash in uncertainty regarding the status of the 2027 season. But while it remains unknown how much - if any - baseball the San Francisco Giants will play during the upcoming campaign, we know that the Single-A San Jose Giants will take to the field in 2027.

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

The Move from the 2026 Trade Deadline the Giants Might Regret

The San Francisco Giants might spend part of this winter looking for a pitcher like the one they traded in August. Erik Miller missed bats from the left side, handled late innings, and was still years away from free agency.

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The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

Marcelo Mayer News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 8

What Should the San Francisco Giants Expect from Marcelo Mayer in 2027?

The San Francisco Giants have several young players who will need to contribute next year, and Marcelo Mayer may be the most unpredictable on their roster as we head into the 2027 season.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Giants Get Something for Almost Nothing in Minor Trade With Nationals

Few people are going to remember Friday’s trade between the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals as the move that transformed either franchise.

Reiver Sanmartin News / Viral Sports News / November 7

Giants Acquire 23-Year-Old Strikeout Artist in Trade

The San Francisco Giants turned a necessary roster cut into a quiet addition of upside when they sent left-hander Reiver Sanmartin to the Washington Nationals for right-handed reliever Robert Cranz, the team announced.

Reiver Sanmartin News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Giants Trade Reiver Sanmartin To Nationals

12:45pm: The two teams have announced the swap. 12:30pm: The Nationals are acquiring left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin from the Giants, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 5

San Francisco Giants Release 6 Players in Major Shakeup

The San Francisco Giants have released six players from their Dominican Summer League (DSL) affiliates, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

Patrick Bailey News / Just Baseball / November 5

Reexamining the Giants’ Patrick Bailey Trade

When Giants fans got a notification from Jeff Passan on May 9 this year, they couldn’t believe what they were reading. Their “catcher of the future” had just been traded to the Cleveland Guardians for an unranked prospect and a late first-round pick.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Giants rumors: Could San Francisco sign Tarik Skubal instead of Dodgers?

The San Francisco Giants struggled in 2026. They finished the season at 65-97, fourth in the NL West. The pitching was a major issue. They finished 23rd in the majors in team ERA.

Rafael Devers News / Baseball Now / November 4

Another Rafael Devers Trade Not Out of Question This Offseason

It ain't easy being an All-Star caliber slugger trying to find a long-term home, apparently. Rafael Devers has delivered as advertised for the San Francisco Giants, and this past season was another highly productive offensive one for the two-time Silver Slugger.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Giants Designate Reiver Sanmartin, Decline Option On Rowan Wick

The Giants announced Monday that they’ve designated left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin for assignment, dropping their 40-man roster to an even 40 players.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / November 1

Former Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello was spotted at a huge college football game and he found a way to represent Tennessee

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello is making the rounds this offseason. Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, who just wrapped up his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, said in August that he’s “super juiced” to go to some college football games this fall.

San Francisco Giants News / New Baseball Media / October 31

What the Giants Should Target During the 2026-27 Offseason

Despite adding big fish via free agency and the trade market over the past few years, the Giants’ 2026 season didn’t go well. Yes, the club added assets for the future, a big plus.

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.

The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz