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3 Impending Free Agents Still Playing in October Who Should Interest the Giants

The San Fransisco Giants had a number of issues in 2026, but one of the biggest of those was the pitching staff. In 2026, the Giants' pitching ranked 23rd in all of baseball, starters and relievers, with a 4.34 staff ERA.

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One Trade the San Francisco Giants May Already Be Regretting

To get talent in trade you must trade talent. The San Francisco Giants knew they were going to pay a stiff price to acquire Rafael Devers in 2025. The trade between the Giants and the Boston Red Sox was a seismic deal in 2025.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 17

Projecting the San Francisco Giants 2027 Opening Day Lineup

The San Francisco Giants can already fill out a plausible 2027 Opening Day lineup. They still have several jobs to settle before manager Tony Vitello can write one with confidence.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 17

One Prospect Could Change the San Francisco Giants Entire Offseason Plan

The San Francisco Giants are planning their offseason. They may have to take a two-pronged approach. Once the World Series ends the offseason will begin as normal.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 17

Ranking the San Francisco Giants’ Top 5 Offseason Priorities

The San Francisco Giants should judge this offseason by how many dependable jobs they fill. After a 65-97 season, the roster needs enough established support to give its veterans a chance to win and its younger players room to develop.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 16

Five Stars San Francisco Giants Face Big Decisions On This Offseason

The San Francisco Giants face difficult decisions this offseason after finishing the 2026 season with a 65-97 record. President of baseball operations Buster Posey must find ways to improve the roster while managing a crowded 40-man roster and several expensive contracts.

Randy Rodriguez News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 15

How Giants Closer Randy Rodriguez Took Step Forward in Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League has built a reputation around developing young players and preparing them for Major League Baseball. The whole point of the league is for the best prospects in the game to come together, play a month of baseball and further their development toward making it to The Show one day.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 15

Giants Could Pursue All-Star Joe Ryan in Major Offseason Trade

The San Francisco Giants need pitching in a bad way. Clearly, it should be one of the top priorities. One potential trade target could bring an All-Star back to California.

Camilo Doval News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 15

The Toughest Contract Decision Facing the Giants This Winter

The San Francisco Giants need bullpen help, and Camilo Doval still has the pitches to supply it. The difficult part is deciding whether his projected salary matches the role he can reasonably fill in 2027.

Mason Miller News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 14

Why Trading For An All-Star Closer Could Be a Mistake for the Giants

Mason Miller’s 104 mph fastball could make the San Francisco Giants’ bullpen one of baseball’s most dangerous. But landing the San Diego Padres closer could require a steep prospect price—and for a Giants team with needs across its pitching staff, that cost might outweigh the payoff.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 14

The Biggest Thing Separating the Giants From MLB’s Remaining Contenders

October is showing the San Francisco Giants what their pitching staff lacks: the ability to finish hitters without handing out free baserunners. That gap runs through the rotation and bullpen, making it a central obstacle to returning to contention.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 14

Giants’ Top 10 Prospect Gets Off to a Slow Start in Arizona Fall League

The future is bright for the San Francisco Giants organization, even after being named MLB Pipeline's 2026 Farm System of the Year. A handful of young players made their MLB debuts in 2026 as well, though they likely wouldn't have if the Giants were in a better position in the standings.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 13

Why This Could Be the Most Important Offseason Yet for the Giants Front Office

President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey enters his third offseason with the San Francisco Giants facing a difficult combination: a 97-loss team, an expensive veteran core, and an expectation of contending in 2027.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 13

Giants Face Added Pressure to Fix Pitching Staff Before MLB Lockout

The San Francisco Giants have a lot of work to do this offseason, and that is an understatement. Now, add the looming Major League Baseball labor deadline, and the situation becomes even more complicated.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 13

Five Pitchers Who Could Tranorm San Francisco Giants in 2027

The San Francisco Giants have been linked to several experienced pitchers this offseason as they look to rebuild their pitching staff and improve their chances of competing in 2027.

San Francisco Giants News / EssentiallySports / October 13

'No One Works Harder': ESPN’s Laura Rutledge Drives Through Hurricane To Pull off Double Work Shift

Laura Rutledge did not get a weekend off. She got two college football stops and a storm rolling through the region in between. That is the job for the people who make the broadcast work, and it usually stays out of the spotlight.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 12

4 Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit the Giants Perfectly

The San Francisco Giants need to improve more than the top of their roster. Their biggest offseason needs also demand pitchers who can cover unexpected innings, reliable infield coverage and a bench that gives the lineup useful alternatives.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 10

San Francisco Giants Emerge as Suitor for $22 Million Free Agent

The San Francisco Giants could be a destination to watch for free agent outfielder Trent Grisham as a potential addition after finishing 65-97 in 2026, their worst record in years and a fourth-place finish in the NL West.

Jung Hoo Lee News / Just Baseball / October 7

What Do the Giants Do With Jung Hoo Lee?

During his time in the KBO, Jung Hoo Lee solidified himself as one of the most talented players in the league’s history. He took home an MVP award and proved he could do everything you could ask of him on a baseball field.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / October 7

San Francisco Giants Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Former San Francisco Giants Pitcher Has Died

Sam McDowell, the hard-throwing left-hander the San Francisco Giants acquired in one of the most lopsided deals in franchise history, died Monday at his home in The Villages, Florida.

Buster Posey News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Buster Posey Reveals Giants' First Offseason Priority

Calling the San Francisco Giants‘ 2026 season a disaster might be an understatement. Under first-year manager Tony Vitello, the Giants went 65-97 and struggled in every facet of the game.

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

Camilo Doval News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

Camilo Doval Interested In Remaining With Giants

Right-hander Camilo Doval’s return to San Francisco went about as well as possible. The reliever struck out the side against the Dodgers on Saturday. He hit 99 mph multiple times.