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Tony Vitello clarifies what he meant by saying if he knew who leaked his interest in Giants, 'it might have changed the course of history'

Former Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello ruffled some feathers on Monday simply by being authentic. Vitello, who is in his first spring training as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, asked reporters in Arizona on Monday when they first learned that he was making the jump to MLB.

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Reports: Dominic Smith signs minor league deal with Braves

Journeyman first baseman Dominic Smith has joined the Braves' spring training camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor league contract, according to multiple media reports.

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

Tony Vitello’s Low-Key Approach Recruited Ron Washington to Giants Staff

It’s one of those facts that shows just how long Ron Washington has been in baseball. He’s a lifer, so much so that his baseball career started in 1977 when he was promoted to the Majors by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / A to Z Sports / February 17

Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper leaves no about how he feels about Tony Vitello managing the Giants

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello's transition to MLB was one of the most polarizing moves of the offseason. Vitello, who was named as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants last October, is the first college coach to be hired as an MLB manager without previous big league experience.

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How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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

Giants Star Outfield Prospect Stands to Benefit Most from Absences For WBC

Normally, a prospects time in Major League spring training is defined by how well they play. But the World Baseball Classic adds a little complexity to the math for teams like the San Francisco Giants.

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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.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 16

Tony Vitello Unhappy About How Departure from Tennessee to Giants Was Reported

It isn't often that a Major League manager discusses a potentially uncomfortable topic unprompted. But that's what San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello did on Monday at spring training.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

Logan Webb gets brutally honest on Giants’ recent struggles

The San Francisco Giants are always going to put up a fight. They are a competitive team capable of beating any roster in Major League Baseball. Since winning three titles in five seasons starting 15 years ago, the Giants have been far from a World Series contender, but they are slowly building a roster worthy of being discussed as one.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

Giants add outfield depth with latest signing

Amid the start of Spring Training, the San Francisco Giants made another roster move Sunday, agreeing to a one-year major league contract with outfielder Will Brennan.

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 16

How Should the Giants Handle Their Closer Role This Year?

The San Francisco Giants had one of, if not the, best bullpens in baseball leading up to the trade deadline in 2025. After dealing longtime San Francisco staples, Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval, the group looked like an absolute shell of itself in the second half.

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 15

Giants Fan Hits Bryce Eldridge up with ‘6-7 Craze’ Joke About His Height

Few people are going to miss San Francisco Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge. After all, he towers over most baseball players. The first baseman and designated hitter, who is just 21 years old, is poised to earn a spot on the opening day roster when the Giants host the New York Yankees in the Bay Area next month.

Will Brennan News / McCovey Chronicles / February 15

Giants add outfielder Will Brennan

Even with the opening of Spring Training camp, the San Francisco Giants continue to add to their roster. A couple of days after signing Rowan Wick to bolster the 2027 bullpen, they add 28-year old outfielder Will Brennan to boost the 2026 outfield situation.

Casey Schmitt News / McCovey Chronicles / February 14

Player review: Casey Schmitt

2025 stats: 95 G, 348 PA, .237/ .305/ .401, .163 ISO, 24 K%, 8 BB%, 101 OPS+, 0.6 bWAR Luis Arraez’s 2026 defensive reclamation project has kicked Casey Schmitt to the curb, and once again the infielder has found himself without a hook to hang his hat.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Why Justin Verlander won’t be at Tigers’ camp this weekend

As Justin Verlander has returned to the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season, there is no doubt excitement for all parties involved, including the fanbase.

Rowan Wick News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 14

Rowan Wick Signed as Giants’ Latest Attempt to Improve Bullpen Depth

San Francisco Giants fans can be forgiven for not knowing who Rowan Wick is. He hasn't pitched in the Majors since 2022. Yet, the Giants signed the right-hander on Friday to a one-year deal with a 2027 club option, based on how he resurrected his career as a reliever in Japan.

Rowan Wick News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Giants Sign Rowan Wick

The Giants have signed right-hander Rowan Wick to a one-year major league deal, the team announced. The agreement includes a club option for 2027. Wick is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is not expected to pitch this season.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 12

Which Non-Rostered Giants Have the Best Shot at MLB Playing Time?

Non-roster invitees are never going to be the highlight of spring training. With freshly signed free agents and rising prospects getting their first tastes with their new squads, these guys will never steal the headlines.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Justin Verlander signing

While Verlander's career coming full circle is a nice story, it is also one that may have been born out of necessity.

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Tigers pitcher ruled out for season right after Justin Verlander signing

What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Verlander is returning to where it all started.

Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Verlander signing

Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation

Should Phillies, Pirates swap All-Stars?

Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal

Why Pirates were right to sign Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Luis Arráez Giants Move: How His 2026 Fantasy Value Shifts at Second Base

Luis Arráez was selective in where he’d play in 2026, and fantasy managers should rejoice for it. The three-time All Star agreed to a one-year, $12M deal with the San Francisco Giants just over a week ago and during a long offseason that saw Arráez specifically looking for a team that would let him play second base.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 7

3 Ways the Giants Can Still Fix Their Bullpen

To open the 2025 season, the San Francisco Giants had the best bullpen in all of baseball. Tyler Rogers was his typical, reliable self, Camilo Doval returned to the electric arm we saw in 2023, and Erik Miller stepped up as a legitimate left-handed reliever.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 2

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Having the reigning back-to-back MVP in Shohei Ohtani to lead their lineup and a two-time Cy Young Award winner in Blake Snell leading their rotation, the Dodgers have a strong chance to three-peat as champs.

Tommy Edman could be ready sooner than expected for Dodgers

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan in World Baseball Classic

Dodgers star claims L.A. blocked him from playing in WBC

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

MLB to take over broadcasts for six additional teams