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MLB rumors: Giants declining calls on Logan Webb, three contenders eyeing Japanese ace Kaima Taira

Here are the latest news and rumors from the MLB hot stove on Saturday, Nov. 14

Freddy Peralta News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 13

How Two-Time All-Star Freddy Peralta Would Change the Giants’ Rotation

Signing Freddy Peralta would give the San Francisco Giants a veteran starter to slot behind Logan Webb and change the plan for two pitchers who auditioned for rotation jobs in September.

Buster Posey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 13

Buster Posey Believes Struggling Giants Reliever Can Bounce Back in 2027

The San Francisco Giants' offseason plans have already been made clear by president of baseball operations Buster Posey: add to the bullpen. Posey spoke with Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area detailing and ensuring fans he intends on improving what lacked in 2026.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

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Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / November 13

2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 8

Note: Today is nomination day! In addition to voting for the No. 8 prospect, head to the comment section to nominate the next batch of prospects to vote on.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Giants rumors: What San Francisco wants in free agency this offseason

The San Francisco Giants wanted to perform well in 2026. Instead, the Giants were one of the worst teams in the sport. Nevertheless, the ball club doesn’t seem to be on the verge of a rebuild.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Giants rumors: Logan Webb trade suitors should take a hike

The San Francisco Giants have several roster issues to address after finishing the 2026 season with a 65-97 record. Improving the starting rotation is among their biggest priorities, but the team has no intention of creating another hole by moving its best pitcher.

Trent Harris News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 13

Years of Hard Work Finally On Display for Giants Reliever Trent Harris

As you probably already know, the San Francisco Giants bullpen wasn’t a strong suit this past season and there weren't too many arms that manager Tony Vitello could rely upon when he made the call down to the bullpen.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Giants To Hire James Rowson As Offensive Coordinator

The Giants are expected to hire former Yankees hitting coach James Rowson to the big-league staff, as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. Rowson’s title will be offensive coordinator, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Giants In Closing Market, Unlikely To Sign Qualified Free Agent

Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey provided some updates on the team’s offseason plans in talks with reporters at the GM Meetings this week.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 11

Teruaki Sato Could Give the Giants the Power They've Been Searching For

The San Francisco Giants have spent years searching for the kind of offensive firepower capable of transforming their lineup. Teruaki Sato might be worth a serious look.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / November 11

The San Francisco Giants are the model for MLB’s salary cap

Yesterday, I dashed off a post about the bummer news regarding Harrison Bader’s status that had been reported out of the GM Meetings currently being held in Las Vegas.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 11

Giants Hire James Rowson as Offensive Coordinator

The San Francisco Giants are getting their offseason underway and are poaching hitting coach James Rowson from the New York Yankees, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

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Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / November 11

2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 7

I suspect that from here on out, most of the elections in the 2027 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List, which will see us rank the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization, will be tight.

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / November 11

Yankees’ James Rowson expected to be named the Giants’ Offensive Coordinator

Jon Heyman (careful! Facebook!), Chris Kirschner, and Fansided’s Robert Murray have reported that the Giants are expected to hire Yankees hitting coach James Rowson to join their hitting group.

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 11

Why Bryce Eldridge Could Be the Giants’ Biggest X-Factor in 2027

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2027 season with numerous questions; however, perhaps none more intriguing than Bryce Eldridge. After another poor 2026 season, the Giants need their younger players to start contributing to the team's success rather than relying solely on veterans.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / November 10

Taira Uematsu named first base coach; Ron Washington and Gary Pattis return

There are some coaching changes coming for the San Francisco Giants. Last week, in a surprising move, Giants hitting coach Hunter Mense departed the organization after a single year, opting to take the same job with the Kansas City Royals, a move that appears to be driven by a desire to be closer to family.

Harrison Bader News / McCovey Chronicles / November 10

Bummer! Harrison Bader will remain a Giant (for now)

Per John Shea and others, Buster Posey has told reporters at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas that Harrison Bader will remain in the Giants organization. After suspending him without pay for the final two months of 2026, there was some thought that the team would go through the administrative procedure needed to void his $13 million salary for 2027.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 9

Giants Get Surprising Prediction Involving $36 Million Pitcher

The San Francisco Giants are projected to sign free-agent right-hander Nick Martinez to a two-year, $36 million contract this offseason, according to Bleacher Report analyst Tim Kelly.

Reiver Sanmartin News / Viral Sports News / November 7

Giants Acquire 23-Year-Old Strikeout Artist in Trade

The San Francisco Giants turned a necessary roster cut into a quiet addition of upside when they sent left-hander Reiver Sanmartin to the Washington Nationals for right-handed reliever Robert Cranz, the team announced.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / November 5

San Francisco Giants Release 6 Players in Major Shakeup

The San Francisco Giants have released six players from their Dominican Summer League (DSL) affiliates, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

Patrick Bailey News / Just Baseball / November 5

Reexamining the Giants’ Patrick Bailey Trade

When Giants fans got a notification from Jeff Passan on May 9 this year, they couldn’t believe what they were reading. Their “catcher of the future” had just been traded to the Cleveland Guardians for an unranked prospect and a late first-round pick.

Rafael Devers News / Baseball Now / November 4

Another Rafael Devers Trade Not Out of Question This Offseason

It ain't easy being an All-Star caliber slugger trying to find a long-term home, apparently. Rafael Devers has delivered as advertised for the San Francisco Giants, and this past season was another highly productive offensive one for the two-time Silver Slugger.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / November 1

Former Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello was spotted at a huge college football game and he found a way to represent Tennessee

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello is making the rounds this offseason. Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, who just wrapped up his first season as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, said in August that he’s “super juiced” to go to some college football games this fall.

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.

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