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

Netflix Pursuing Giants Legend to Work as Part of Its Opening Day Broadcast

Netflix will make its Major League Baseball debut as a television partner when it streams the San Francisco Giants’ home opener with the New York Yankees on March 25.

Bryce Eldridge News / McCovey Chronicles / February 11

Bryce Eldridge to have outfield glove mailed to him

The buzz out of Spring Training camp today came from the news that Bryce Eldridge will get some work out in left field. The Giants’ San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / February 11

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 40

Spring Training is here! San Francisco Giants players are in action! Excitement — and more importantly, baseball — is in the air! And still our Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List marches on, as we grow oh so close to finishing our communal rankings of the top 44 prospects in the Giants organization.

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

Giants Boss Doesn’t Want Bryce Eldridge Focusing on Making Opening Day Roster

Tony Vitello comes from a place of player development. As head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers, that was the way to build success. The new manager of the San Francisco Giants still believes that player development is key, but he also realizes that sometimes the track can run faster in pro baseball.

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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

Ryan Walker News / McCovey Chronicles / February 11

Player review: Ryan Walker

2025 stats: 68 G, 61.1 IP, 17 saves (24 chances), 4.11 ERA (3.63 xFIP), 8.8 K/9, 2.6 BB/9, +0.6 fWAR Relievers are fungible. In some cases, they’re not and in other cases, we really hope they’re not, but since failure is the core of baseball, it’s unavoidable that most relief pitchers simply get chewed up and spit out.

Tony Vitello News / Total Pro Sports / February 11

'Might Ban Me For Any More Meetings' – Tony Vitello Sets The Tone For San Francisco Giants During First Workout

The San Francisco Giants started a new era last season with Buster Posey as their new president of baseball operations, but the team disappointed once again to finish outside a playoff berth.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 10

Tony Vitello Prepared for Giants, MLB Media Fishbowl as Rookie Manager

Spring training is a great time for Major League Baseball, especially the first day for a new manager like Tony Vitello. But scrutiny comes with the job.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Justin Verlander’s brother Ben is hyped for his Tigers reunion

Justin Verlander is going back to where it all began, signing a one-year, $13 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. Perhaps no one is more amped up about the deal than his brother Ben Verlander.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Luis Arraez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Giants’ Luis Arraez gets real on how concussion impacted 2025 numbers

The San Francisco Giants have officially strengthened their infield by reaching a $12 million agreement with free agent Luis Arraez. Known as one of the premier contact hitters in Major League Baseball, Arraez prioritized finding a team that would allow him to play his preferred position at second base.

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

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Giants’ Tony Vitello reacts to beginning MLB career as manager vs. Yankees

The San Francisco Giants are entering the 2026 season under new leadership in manager Tony Vitello. He’ll debut will come with the entire MLB world watch.

Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / February 10

RHP Justin Verlander returning to Tigers on 1-year, $13M deal

Three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander is returning to where the right-hander's highly decorated career started, agreeing with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year contract worth $13 million guaranteed, the team announced on Tuesday.

Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10

Justin Verlander returning to a former team for 2026 season

While Verlander is not the pitcher he once was, he can still get outs.

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Giants infielder provides crucial injury update ahead of spring training

It is certainly an exciting time for Major League Baseball fans, as Spring Training is about to start. The San Francisco Giants are getting some good news about the health of one of their players.

Luis Arraez News / Just Baseball / February 10

Giants Roll the Dice With Luis Arraez’s Return to Second Base

It was no secret that the San Francisco Giants were being aggressive on the second base market this offseason. Despite an outfielder being a more pressing need (before they signed Harrison Bader), reports constantly tied them to the available second basemen on the trade front.

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.