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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.

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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.

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.

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / November 11

Yankees’ James Rowson expected to be named the Giants’ Offensive Coordinator

Jon Heyman (careful! Facebook!), Chris Kirschner, and Fansided’s Robert Murray have reported that the Giants are expected to hire Yankees hitting coach James Rowson to join their hitting group.

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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.

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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.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / November 10

Taira Uematsu named first base coach; Ron Washington and Gary Pattis return

There are some coaching changes coming for the San Francisco Giants. Last week, in a surprising move, Giants hitting coach Hunter Mense departed the organization after a single year, opting to take the same job with the Kansas City Royals, a move that appears to be driven by a desire to be closer to family.

Harrison Bader News / McCovey Chronicles / November 10

Bummer! Harrison Bader will remain a Giant (for now)

Per John Shea and others, Buster Posey has told reporters at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas that Harrison Bader will remain in the Giants organization. After suspending him without pay for the final two months of 2026, there was some thought that the team would go through the administrative procedure needed to void his $13 million salary for 2027.

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

The Move from the 2026 Trade Deadline That Will Pay Off for the Giants

The best move the San Francisco Giants made at the 2026 trade deadline was the one that brought them Ramon Marquez. They acquired the right-hander and relief prospect Marty Gair in the Aug.

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

Giants Received Worrying News on Randy Rodríguez After Tommy John Surgery

Randy Rodríguez has suffered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. General manager Zack Minasian revealed that the reliever is unlikely to pitch again in the Arizona Fall League this autumn.

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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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.

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.

Harrison Bader News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Harrison Bader’s Injury History and Slow Recovery Raise Big Questions for Giants

The San Francisco Giants should prepare Drew Gilbert to start in center field while Harrison Bader works toward a regular workload. Injuries limited Bader to 30 games in 2026, and his efforts to return from a left foot injury stalled more than once.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 7

Giants Should Avoid an Expensive Mistake With Former All-Star Pitcher

Free agency has a funny way of making baseball teams forget what year it is. A player puts together a few good-to-great seasons, builds a reputation as one of the best at his position, and suddenly finds himself getting paid for accomplishments that happened three years ago.