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Which Player Has Been Giants' Early MVP to This Point in Season?

The San Francisco Giants were one of the most pleasant surprises in baseball in the early going of the year. Several executives believed their hot start wasn’t necessarily a fluke, and that they would be able to contend for a playoff spot.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 26

Giants Have Perfect Blend of Youth and Experience in Starting Rotation

One of the reasons why the San Francisco Giants have experienced so much success during the 2025 MLB regular season has been the performance of their pitching staff.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 26

Veteran Starter Has Become Invaluable Asset for San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have positioned themselves as one of the National League's best teams through the first quarter of the 2025 season, and they've largely done so with very little consistency from the starting rotation.

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The '100+ strikeouts in the 2024 MLB season' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 100 batters in 2024 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Cy Young Award winners' quiz

The 'MLB players to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP' quiz

The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 26

San Francisco Giants Prospect With 20/20 Potential Garnering Attention With Play

When the San Francisco Giants hired Buster Posey to take over as their president of baseball operations, he knew that he had his work cut out for him. The team has been painfully mediocre since he announced his retirement following the 2021 campaign, the last time the Giants also qualified for the postseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 minor league teams with names as ridiculous as they are real

Some professional sports teams have somewhat odd names. However, no professional team can hold a candle to some of the minor league team names out there.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 26

Giants Receive Awful Re-Grade for Signing Star Slugger This Past Offseason

The San Francisco Giants continue to play extremely well this season, but shockingly, their new additions haven’t contributed much so far. With a record well over .500 and right in the mix in the National League West, the Giants have been a pleasant surprise this year.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 26

Giants’ Odd Pitching Connection to Recent All-MLB Quarter Century Team

Recently the San Francisco Giants had three selections as a publication tried to pitch the best players of the last 25 years. The Athletic’s Jayson Stark (subscription required) selected his MLB all-quarter century team and the Giants were prominent on the team.

Hayden Birdsong News / Field Level Media / May 26

Hayden Birdsong looks to lock in permanent spot in Giants' rotation

Hayden Birdsong began the season as a long reliever. The San Francisco Giants right-hander was so effective in that role, he earned an opportunity to join the starting rotation.

Robbie Ray News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

The Sky’s the Limit for Robbie Ray: Veteran Off to Hot Start

The San Francisco Giants are off to a hot start. They’re 31-22, only 1 1/2 games behind the juggernaut defending champ Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, and the strength of their starting pitching has been part of it.

Willy Adames News / McCovey Chronicles / May 25

Willy Adames is playing close to his potential now, believe it or not

All hitters are streaky in the general sense, but some especially so, and Adames is one of them. With today’s 0-for-4, Willy Adames is now 2-for-his-last-25, with a triple and a trio of RBI.

Barry Bonds News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 25

Longtime Scout Believes Giants Have the Next Barry Bonds in Their Pipeline

The San Francisco Giants don't have a strong farm system. Ranked 24th by Baseball America and 28th by MLB Pipeline, they have been impacted by graduating a few of their young players.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 25

Giants Slugger Set To Rejoin Team After Long Road Trip With Return Date Nearing

The San Francisco Giants have been in search of power throughout their lineup for a while. Since they play in one of the most pitcher-friendly parks in Major League Baseball, it's hard for their own players to put balls over the fence at a consistent rate.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 25

Giants Have One of Baseball's Best Outfields When at Full Strength

The San Francisco Giants have done everything quietly this season in terms of the amount of national attention they garner. Quietly, they have kept pace in the gauntlet that is the National League West.