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Giants Manager Tony Vitello Thanks Bryce Harper for Help Moving to MLB

The San Francisco Giants had the honor of hosting Team USA for an exhibition game on Tuesday. That allowed Giants manager Tony Vitello to reunite with Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, who is playing for Team USA.

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Team USA lauds growing chemistry in WBC tuneup

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said the team had a "different feel" to the 2023 squad, citing how everybody stayed in the dugout through the end of their 15-1 exhibition win over the Giants.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / March 3

Giants perform their civic duty, get crushed by Team USA

The San Francisco Giants knew their part on Tuesday and they played it well. Perhaps a little too well, if you ask me. The Giants hosted a star-studded Team USA on Tuesday at Scottsdale Stadium, serving as the tune-up appetizer before the World Baseball Classic starts later this week.

Landen Roupp News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 3

Landen Roupp Sets Standard for Other Giants to Chase for Final Rotation Spot

Landen Roupp made his first spring training start on Tuesday. The San Francisco Giants right-hander showed everyone that if there is a race for his spot that he won’t surrender it.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Aaron Judge starts hot for Team USA with 2 RBIs vs. Giants in WBC exhibition

The San Francisco Giants are hosting Team USA for a World Baseball Classic exhibition game on ESPN. The first inning recently completed, and the United States got off to a hot start against the Giants’ starting pitcher, Adrian Houser.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 3

What Spring Training Reps Reveal About Giants Prospect Trust Level

The San Francisco Giants are off on Tuesday. Like many Cactus League teams, it’s their first off day since they arrived in Arizona for spring training.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Bryce Harper’s surprising role in Tony Vitello landing Giants coaching gig

The San Francisco Giants are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 season by taking part in spring training, which has continued this week. The Giants

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 3

Giants' Logan Webb to Lead Team USA Starting Rotation in WBC Pool Play

Logan Webb will have the honor of starting the first game for Team USA in pool play of the World Baseball Classic, manager Mark DeRosa announced. The participating players reported to camp on Monday to go through their first workouts and DeRosa set the rotation for pool play, which includes four games.

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 2

Giants Use Potential Regular Season Bullpen Lineup Behind Logan Webb

Everyone focused on Logan Webb on Sunday. But the San Francisco Giants bullpen was in great shape behind him. Webb was making his last start before he heads to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, which starts this week.

Mark DeRosa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Is Team USA the new Dream Team? WBC manager Mark DeRosa weighs in

The World Baseball Classic is set to begin in three days. Meanwhile, Team USA is looking to bolster its chances at winning given it star-laden roster. On Monday, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa emphatically said that his team is, without a doubt, a “Dream Team” when asked, per MLB Network.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / March 2

Giants stay hot, beat White Sox 6-5 in Cactus League play

The San Francisco Giants entered the offseason with a lot of young starting pitchers who were equal parts exciting and unproven. Pitchers who could break camp with the team and prove to be a vital asset in the bullpen and critical rotational depth, like Hayden Birdsong was in the first half of last year.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

San Francisco Giants News / ESPN / March 2

DeRosa sets USA rotation with Webb set for G1

Giants ace Logan Webb will start Game 1 of the WBC for Team USA when they take on Brazil in pool play on Friday, manager Mark DeRosa announced Monday afternoon.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 2

How Giants Boss Tony Vitello Envisions Rafael Devers’ Workload at First Base

There is a plan for Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldridge with the San Francisco Giants this season. San Francisco envisions the pair working as a tandem. When Devers plays first base, the Giants hope to play Eldridge, their No.

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Parks Harber News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 2

What Parks Harber’s Spring Usage Really Says About His Giants 2026 Role

So which player was the centerpiece of the San Francisco Giants’ trade with the New York Yankees when it comes to Camilo Doval? San Francisco got four players in return for the All-Star reliever — catcher Jesus Rodriguez, right-handed pitcher Trystan Vrieling, third baseman Parks Harber and left-handed pitcher Carlos De La Rosa.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / March 2

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List: The final rankings

Well folks, we did it. And well ahead of schedule, I might add! With the election last week of left-handed hitting infielder Jean Carlos Sio, we have once again completed the annual Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 2

Giants Reveal Starting Lineup for Spring Training Showdown with White Sox

The San Francisco Giants are on a three-game winning streak as they head into Monday’s spring training game with the Chicago White Sox. The Giants (7-2) started spring training by winning four games in a row.

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 1

Logan Webb Sharp in Final Giants Start Before Heading to World Baseball Classic

San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb is thoroughly looking forward to his time in the World Baseball Classic. He showed he’s ready for that challenge in his final spring training start with the Giants before he leaves to join Team USA.

Landen Roupp News / Just Baseball / February 28

Landen Roupp’s Continued Success Goes a Long Way

Heading into spring training of 2025, the San Francisco Giants had no idea who their fifth starter would be. With Justin Verlander being freshly signed at the time and familiar faces like Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and Jordan Hicks returning, there was just one rotation spot left.

Rafael Devers News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Giants Announce Rafael Devers News After Removal From Lineup

The San Francisco Giants had a quieter offseason in free agency, making several under‑the‑radar additions they believe can help them take a step forward in 2026.

Tony Vitello News / 5 GOATs / February 26

Tony Vitello explains differences between Tennessee, MLB spring training

To this point in his coaching career, Tony Vitello would be playing meaningful baseball games by now. College gets underway in mid-February, and Tennessee has already taken the field eight times.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 26

Top Notes From the Giants’ ZiPS Projections for 2026

In a division where you’re automatically competing for second if you’re not named the Dodgers, the San Francisco Giants are looking to sneak into a wild-card spot in 2026.

San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Glen Kuiper lands his first broadcasting gig since firing for racial slur

Glen Kuiper is about to return to the airwaves. The former Athletics broadcaster Kuiper will provide the local radio call for the San Francisco Giants’ exhibition game against Team USA on March 3, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 24

Spring Training Storylines to Follow for The San Francisco Giants

In terms of a free-agent additions, it was a fairly quiet offseason for the San Francisco Giants. They did, however, find a way to make one of the most notable signings of the entire offseason.