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Buster Posey Counting on Former Phillies Prospect to Emerge as a Starter for Giants

The San Francisco Giants were considered one of the teams that truly fared well and improved their organization at this year's trade deadline. Mired in the midst of a muddled 2026, president of baseball operations Buster Posey made all the right moves - at least at first glance.

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Giants Road Woes Remain Glaring After Latest Losses to Guardians

The San Francisco Giants' 2026 season will mercifully come to a close soon, ending what has been a lost year in the eyes of the fan base. Not much has gone right for the team or the franchise's first-year manager, Tony Vitello, as a flood of bad pitching, a wave of confusing hitting, and a boatload of inconsistency have been the story by the Bay.

Rafael Devers News / Field Level Media / August 21

Giants' Rafael Devers ready for first return to Boston

As the Red Sox continue their American League playoff chase, a familiar face will pay a visit to Boston with the San Francisco Giants this weekend. The teams begin a three-game interleague series on Friday night, with San Francisco slugger Rafael Devers returning to Boston for the first time since a blockbuster trade in June 2025.

Rafael Devers News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 20

How Will Red Sox Greet Giants' Rafael Devers Amid Controversy Surrounding Return?

When the San Francisco Giants open play tomorrow at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, it will be a homecoming for first baseman and designated hitter Rafael Devers.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / August 20

Patty Barrels Will Have His Revenge On San Francisco

With one out in the 8th inning of Thursday’s afternoon rubber match, Cleveland Guardians center fielder Petey Halpin singled, then got caught leaning by JT Brubaker.

Willy Adames News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Giants Sends Message to Willy Adames After Big Accomplishment

The San Francisco Giants had a reason to celebrate Thursday as Willy Adames reached a major milestone in his career. Adames launched a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians, giving him the 200th homer of his Major League career.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 20

Giants' Broadcaster Discusses What Departure of Mike Krukow Will Feel Like

It will be a bittersweet farewell at the end of the season, and not just because the San Francisco Giants will all say their goodbyes after a losing season.

Sabin Ceballos News / McCovey Chronicles / August 20

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, August 19: Argenis Cayama and Sabin Ceballos dominate

The ACL season is over, and the DSL regular season is over. The games are dwindling, but all four of the San Francisco Giants A-ball Minor League affiliates were in action on Wednesday, so let’s talk about it!

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Keaton Winn News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Giants Place Keaton Winn On IL With Elbow Neuritis

The Giants announced that right-hander Keaton Winn has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 19, with right elbow neuritis. Left-hander Reiver Sanmartin has been recalled as the corresponding move.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Landen Roupp News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 20

Giants Set Lineup Behind Landen Roupp With Guardians Series Win on the Line

The San Francisco Giants have an opportunity to finish their trip to Cleveland on a positive note. The team is entering Thursday’s finale against the Cleveland Guardians with a record of 52-74 after they held on to a 1-0 victory Wednesday evening.

Matt Wilkinson News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 20

Matt 'Tugboat' Wilkinson Steams Through Two Scoreless Innings in Giants Debut

The San Francisco Giants' season may be lost at sea, as they are nowhere near being a postseason contender as we approach September. However, they got rescued a bit by a steamship on Wednesday.

Victor Bericoto News / Field Level Media / August 19

Victor Bericoto delivers as Giants blank Guardians 1-0

Victor Bericoto singled off Brayan Rocchio's glove in the fourth inning to score Rafael Devers, and three pitchers combined for a shutout as the visiting San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Marcelo Mayer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Marcelo Mayer could make Giants debut vs. Red Sox in Boston, but there’s a big catch

The Boston Red Sox surprisingly traded infielder Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants before the 2026 MLB trade deadline. The Red Sox’s move was not expected, but Mayer is preparing for his next chapter nonetheless.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 19

Giants Get Willy Adames Back as Matt Wilkinson Makes MLB Debut

The San Francisco Giants are getting their first look at a piece of the Patrick Bailey trade on Wednesday afternoon. Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson is making his Major League debut against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Giants Make Major Announcement on $182 Million Bust

The San Francisco Giants find themselves in another lost season, and Wednesday’s lineup announcement against the Cleveland Guardians offered only modest news amid the wreckage.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Giants Acquire 24-Year-Old Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move

The San Francisco Giants made several roster adjustments Wednesday ahead of the middle game in their series against the Cleveland Guardians, claiming a young left-handed pitcher off waivers while shuffling other arms and moving two players to the longer injured list.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in six-RBI eruption against Giants

Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jo Adell delivered one of the best performances of his career on Tuesday, even after suffering an injury. suffered a knee contusion after fouling a pitch from starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt.

The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz

Bryce Eldridge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge accomplishes impressive feat not seen since 1959

The San Francisco Giants have endured a difficult season, but Bryce Eldridge continues to provide reasons for optimism. The rookie added another chapter Tuesday by reaching a home run benchmark no Giants player had touched in 67 years.

Matt Wilkinson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 17

Giants Prospect Matt Wilkinson Could Make MLB Debut Against Former Organization

In May, the Cleveland Guardians traded left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson to the San Francisco Giants for two-time Gold Glove Award-winning catcher Patrick Bailey.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / August 17

The Giants made an official decision on Tony Vitello’s future, then the next day the former Vols coach called out his team in a loud way

It was a whirlwind weekend for former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello. It was quite a weekend for San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / August 17

Reports: Giants call up LHP Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson

The San Francisco Giants are calling up left-hander Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson for what would be his major league debut, according to multiple media reports on Monday.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Giants Call Up Rapidly Emerging Pitching Prospect From Patrick Bailey Trade

When the San Francisco Giants traded catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians back in May, they acquired left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson in return (alongside a Competitive Balance Round A pick in the 2026 MLB Draft).