San Francisco Giants: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tony Vitello Shares Update on Matt Wilkinson’s Future in the Starting Rotation

The San Francisco Giants didn't begin their final series of the season the way they envisioned it, dropping game one to the Los Angeles Dodgers by the final score of 2-0 in the fastest Major League Baseball game of the season, at one hour, 53 minutes, according to Alex Pavlovic on X (formerly Twitter).

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How Giants Legends Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper Prank, Stick Up for Fellow Announcers

There are two more games left in Mike Krukow’s legendary broadcasting career with the San Francisco Giants. He announced his retirement earlier this season and while his partner, Duane Kuiper, announced a throat cancer diagnosis earlier this week, both will be on the call for Krukow’s final two games as the Giants host the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field

Camilo Doval News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 25

Camilo Doval Only Has One Request After Returning to Giants

Camilo Doval has lived a life since the San Francisco Giants traded him at last year’s trade deadline. Traded twice. Designated for assignment once. Claimed off waivers once.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

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

Giants Set Lineup for Opener of Final Series of 2026 with Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants have one series left and the only thing left to celebrate is the legendary career of former Giants player and current broadcaster Mike Krukow.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 25

Mike Krukow on Why the Giants-Dodgers Rivalry Is So Special

The 2026 regular season for the San Francisco Giants has three games remaining and, of course, it's against their biggest rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / September 25

The Giants’ Pitching Depth Has Gone Out the Window

For the past few years, the San Francisco Giants have gone into the season with a healthy amount of pitching depth in the upper minors. Whether it was Kyle Harrison, Hayden Birdsong, or another exciting arm, there were always a few names ready for the call around the midpoint of the season.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Giants Acquire Former Yankees Pitcher in Last-Minute Move

The San Francisco Giants have spent much of 2026 reminding themselves how quickly a promising roster can unravel. Sitting at 65-94 and near the bottom of the National League West, the club has watched injuries and inconsistency undercut the investments made over recent winters.

Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / September 24

Camilo Doval reunites with former team after Pirates DFA

The Pittsburgh Pirates' surprising decision to part ways with trade-deadline acquisition Camilo Doval has led to a reunion.

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Camilo Doval News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Giants Claim Camilo Doval

The Giants announced that they have claimed right-hander Camilo Doval off waivers from the Pirates. Doval had been designated for assignment by Pittsburgh earlier this week.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 24

Giants’ Rotation Plans Take Shape for Final Series Against Dodgers

The end of the 2026 regular season is upon the San Francisco Giants and just when they thought they could go into the offseason with their heads held high, the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, are coming into town to close out the year.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 24

Giants on Verge of Tying MLB Record That Defines Lost 2026 Season

The San Francisco Giants entered this season with expectations of improvement. Well, there's been nothing of the sort. After winning 81 games in 2025, president of baseball operations Buster Posey made the somewhat controversial decision to fire manager Bob Melvin after signing him to an extension.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Bryce Eldridge News / Just Baseball / September 24

Bryce Eldridge Is MLB’s Most Underrated Rookie This Year

There’s been little for fans of the San Francisco Giants to be excited about throughout the course of the 2026 campaign. They’re going to finish with around

Bo Davidson News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Giants Get Bo Davidson Update After Loss to Twins

Bo Davidson avoided a major injury scare after the San Francisco Giants rookie outfielder was forced to leave Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

San Francisco Giants News / HITC / September 24

‘Are you kidding?’ – SF Giants fan roasted by announcers after what he was spotted doing

The San Francisco Giants have endured a miserable season, with playoff contention already out the window. Fans in San Francisco have been given very little to cheer about this season after watching their team go .409 with three games remaining.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

3 radical changes Giants must make this offseason after miserable 2026 campaign

The San Francisco Giants fell to 65–94 with Wednesday’s 4–2 loss to the Minnesota Twins, leaving them fourth in the National League West and out of postseason contention.

Landen Roupp News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Giants Make Landen Roupp Decision With 5 Games Left

The San Francisco Giants have shut down right-hander Landen Roupp for the remainder of the 2026 season, ending his first full year in the rotation with five games left.

Blade Tidwell News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Blade Tidwell Diagnosed With “High-Grade” UCL Sprain

The Giants announced that right-hander Blade Tidwell has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a “high-grade” sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Giants’ Tony Vitello Has Upsetting Blade Tidwell Update

The San Francisco Giants received an unwelcome injury update on rookie right-hander Blade Tidwell after his latest appearance against the Minnesota Twins.

Blade Tidwell News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Giants’ Blade Tidwell Exits Start With Elbow Discomfort

The Giants are dealing with yet another injury. Blade Tidwell made an early exit from tonight’s 5-2 victory over Minnesota. Manager Tony Vitello told reporters postgame that the right-hander felt elbow discomfort and will go for further testing on Tuesday (via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area and Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle).

Drew Gilbert News / Field Level Media / September 22

Drew Gilbert knocks in 3 runs in Giants' triumph over Twins

Drew Gilbert homered and drove in a career-high-tying three runs, Blade Tidwell teamed with four relievers on a four-hitter and the San Francisco Giants opened a season-ending homestand with a 5-2 interleague victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 21

Giants place Bryce Eldridge (concussion), Jung Hoo Lee (groin) on IL

The San Francisco Giants are down to two members of their Opening Day roster still active with the club after placing first baseman Bryce Eldridge and right fielder Jung Hoo Lee on the injured list Monday.

San Francisco Giants News / Viral Sports News / September 22

San Francisco Giants Abruptly Part Ways With 24-Year-Old Pitcher

The San Francisco Giants, already out of the postseason picture, used the days before their series against the Minnesota Twins to reshape the roster one more time.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Giants Promote Bo Davidson, Activate Marcelo Mayer

The Giants announced they’ve selected outfield prospect Bo Davidson onto the MLB roster and activated Marcelo Mayer from the 10-day injured list. San Francisco shut down Jung Hoo Lee with a groin contusion and placed rookie first baseman Bryce Eldridge on the seven-day concussion list.

Bryce Eldridge News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Giants’ Bryce Eldridge misses a game after hitting his head at team hotel

Bryce Eldridge suffered an injury this week straight out of “Looney Tunes.” The San Francisco Giants phenom Eldridge missed Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after experiencing a mishap at the team hotel.

Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Report reveals Rafael Devers’ future with Giants

Rafael Devers is not expected to leave the Bay Area anytime soon. The hard-hitting Dominican has been one of the few bright spots on a San Francisco Giants roster set to miss the postseason for a fifth straight year.