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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / June 12
Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, June 11: Charlie Szykowny leads a home run derby 
All seven of the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates were in action on Thursday, so let’s jump straight into all of it! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game.
The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz
How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / June 12
It’s some of the worst pitching you’ll ever see
I’ve spent a lot of time this season comparing the 2026 Giants’ record to the records of bad teams throughout franchise history, but as it becomes clearer and clearer that this team, though fun, is tacking to the 2017 team’s record or thereabouts, I don’t see the point in continuing to belabor the point.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Ryan Walker News / Athlon Sports / June 12
Giants Make Roster Decision Before Cubs Opener
The San Francisco Giants made a roster decision prior to the start of a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs. The Giants have recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker from Triple-A Sacramento.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 12
One Key Stat Shows the Giants' Offense Isn't the Problem in San Francisco
If it wasn't for the awesome Bryce Eldridge walk-off grand slam against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, the San Francisco Giants would be going into the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs with their heads hung low.
Jerar Encarnacion News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12
NPB’s Yokohama BayStars Sign Jerar Encarnacion
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan confirmed the signings of right-hander Osvaldo Bido and outfielder Jerar Encarnacion on Friday. MLBTR covered the Bido signing in the middle of May.
Bo Davidson News / McCovey Chronicles / June 11
Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, June 10: Bo Davidson stays hotter than hot
Apologies for the lateness of today’s Minor League Baseball roundup, but my internet was out for a few hours. Five of the San Francisco Giants affiliates were in action on Wednesday, so let’s talk about them!
Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 11
Giants Rookie Bryce Eldridge Building a Legacy One Brick at a Time
In the midst of one of the wildest games in Oracle Park history, the Giants emerged, 11-10, on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. After trailing 9-1 early in the game, their charge to victory was capped off by a rookie who is looking more and more special as the season progresses.
Matt Chapman News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 11
Everything Is Clicking for Matt Chapman at the Plate This Month
The San Francisco Giants get to enjoy their off day on Thursday after taking the series finale at home against the Washington Nationals, with game three's win coming on a walk-off grand slam from Bryce Eldridge.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Bryce Eldridge News / Athlon Sports / June 11
Giants' Bryce Eldridge Reveals Strong Desire Following Walk-Off Grand Slam
The San Francisco Giants looked lifeless on Wednesday, trailing 9-1 heading into the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals. But instead of rolling over, San Francisco mounted a stunning comeback.
Jung Hoo Lee News / Just Baseball / June 11
The Giants Are Getting What They Paid For From Jung Hoo Lee
Jung Hoo Lee has had quite the roller coaster of a start to his Major League Baseball career. Despite signing a lucrative deal to come to the states in the winter of 2023, it’s taken a while for the Korean star to find his footing in the big leagues.
San Francisco Giants News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 11
Giants' Bryce Eldridge Breaks MLB Record Held by Roberto Clemente
San Francisco Giants first baseman and designated hitter Bryce Eldridge just produced a historic moment early on in his big league career. Eldridge, the Giants' top prospect on MLB Pipeline entering the season, launched a walk-off grand slam in San Francisco's 11-10 comeback victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / June 10
Giants rookie passes Roberto Clemente in MLB history books with walk-off grand slam
After a slow start to his career both at the end of last season and beginning of this season, Eldridge has quickly turned it on in the last three weeks.
Jung Hoo Lee News / Athlon Sports / June 10
Red-Hot Giants Outfielder Makes MLB History
In a season that can only be described as a disappointment, the San Francisco Giants have found a silver lining: Jung Hoo Lee. The South Korean outfielder signed a massive six-year, $113 million contract in 2024 and was seen as a cornerstone of the team's rebuild.
Will Brennan News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10
Giants Designate Will Brennan For Assignment
The Giants announced that left-hander Reiver Sanmartin has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Tristan Beck has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento as the corresponding active roster move.
Jung Hoo Lee News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10
Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee completes stunning feat last seen in 1932
At 27-41, the San Francisco Giants are in a non-optimal spot in the standings. It isn’t because they aren’t making contact, though. The team ranks second in all of baseball in batting average, as their .258 mark only trails the reigning back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / June 9
‘I’ll tell you my assessment of Tennessee baseball’ – Highly respected Vols insider offers strong take on Josh Elander after year one
Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach Josh Elander wrapped up his first season as the program’s leader after taking over last fall for Tony Vitello, who left Rocky Top after eight seasons for MLB.
Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / June 8
Tony Vitello made a bunch of Giants fans look very silly during San Francisco’s win against the Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello got the last laugh with his own fan base on Sunday night in a win over the Chicago Cubs. Former Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello made some San Francisco Giants fans look silly on Sunday night in Chicago.
Matt Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8
Giants’ Matt Chapman gets brutally honest on team’s outlook amid struggles
The San Francisco Giants (27-39) are only one of two National League teams that are not within five games of a playoff slot. They rank in the bottom-10 in ERA, receive inconsistent production from their most expensive position players and will play six games each against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves before season’s end.
San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / June 8
After late night and long flight, Giants welcome upstart Nats
Quite possibly playing on fumes after an early morning arrival following a grueling trip, the San Francisco Giants hope to be able to count upon a well-rested Logan Webb when they open a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Monday night.
Matt Chapman News / Field Level Media / June 8
Matt Chapman, Giants come up big to edge Cubs in 10th
Matt Chapman opened the 10th with a go-ahead single, Dylan Smith capped a five-inning shutout effort by the San Francisco bullpen with a 1-2-3 bottom of the inning and the visiting Giants finished a marathon trip with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / June 8
Three potential trade candidates for San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are in a mess of their own making.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5
Giants' Matt Chapman sets career-high in win over Cubs
It's not often a baseball player does enough to win a game all on his own, but that's exactly what happened on Friday night when the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs to the tune of 18-3.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / June 5
The Giants Don’t Have a Closer and They’re Paying For It
After an up-and-down 2025 that resulted in them just missing the playoffs, the holes that the San Francisco Giants needed to fill were clear heading into the offseason.
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