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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 2

Giants in Midst of Power Surge Not Accomplished by Any Other MLB Team This Season

After multiple months of futility, something looks to have clicked for the San Francisco Giants over the last few weeks. The team was one of the most pleasant surprises in baseball after the first month of the season with a 19-12 record.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Giants look to keep offense clicking in rematch vs. Rockies

If the San Francisco Giants are going to make a run at a National League wild-card spot, they'll need a scorching September. They got off to a good start with an 8-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Denver.

Justin Verlander News / Just Baseball / September 2

Justin Verlander Has Been Better Than The Numbers Suggest

The San Francisco Giants were linked to a number of top of the class names such as Corbin Burnes, Max Fried, or Walker Buehler this past offseason. However, they made a bit of an unexpected move when they signed Justin Verlander to a one-year deal going into his age-42 season.

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Rafael Devers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Giants’ Rafael Devers stuns Rockies with historic Statcast feat

Rafael Devers hasn’t quite set the world on fire yet since being traded to the San Francisco Giants in an out of nowhere trade that caused a lot of uproar within the baseball world.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / September 1

The kids are alright!

Though veterans Rafael Devers kicked off the Giants series in Colorado with a 114 MPH rocket in the 1st, and Willy Adames added a decisive 2-out, 2-run shot in the 7th, it was two rookies who provided the essential fuel of San Francisco’s 8-2 win in Denver. Kai-Wei Teng made his season debut and first career start on August 2nd.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / September 1

Drew Gilbert, Kai-Wei Teng lift Giants past lowly Rockies

Rookie Drew Gilbert homered among his career-high four hits, Rafael Devers and Willy Adames also went deep and finished with two hits apiece and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2 in Denver on Monday.

Drew Gilbert News / A to Z Sports / September 1

Former Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert had a big Labor Day moment, but it was against a former Vols teammate

Former Tennessee Vols outfielder Drew Gilbert came through in a big spot for the San Francisco Giants on Labor Day, but it came against a former UT teammate.

Rafael Devers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Giants Star Rafael Devers Makes History on Labor Day

The San Francisco Giants (68–69) are on the outside looking in as far as the postseason goes, entering Monday with a five-game deficit for the final National League wild card spot.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / September 1

Giants make major announcement regarding pitcher's health

It's a blow for a team hoping to finish above .500.

Showing signs of life in playoff hunt, Giants visit Rockies

Justin Verlander fans 10 as Giants rout Orioles

Giants breakout reliever recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 1

Giants Call up Grant McCray, JT Brubaker As Rosters Expand for September

The San Francisco Giants have promoted to players with Major League experience as they expanded their roster to 28 players for the remainder of the season.

JT Brubaker News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Giants select right-hander

With rosters expanding from 26 to 28 today, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that the Giants are recalling outfielder Grant McCray and selecting right-hander JT Brubaker.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 1

Giants' Top Prospect Draws Inspiration From an Intriguing and Unlikely Source

20-year-old Bryce Eldridge stands on the cusp of baseball brilliance, based on what almost every single Major League scout will tell you. At 6'7", the first baseman has a sweet swing and plenty of pop, and he's been marked as the 'next big thing' for the San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Giants’ Bob Melvin reveals why he let Justin Verlander throw 121 pitches

The San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 on Sunday to secure a series win in The Bay. Justin Verlander twirled five shutout innings in the game, striking out 10 batters on 121 pitches.

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Justin Verlander News / LWOSports.com / September 1

San Francisco Giants Pitcher Justin Verlander a True First Ballot Hall of Famer

Future first ballot Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander isn’t ready to call it a career. Verlander enjoyed one of those magical nights when, on August 26th, during a 5-2 win against the Chicago Cubs, this 42-year-old turned back the clock as he not only pitched six solid innings for the win, but also made some baseball history.

Barry Bonds News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 1

Giants Star Sluggers Achieve Feat Not Done Since Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent

Offense has been an issue for the San Francisco Giants at times during the 2025 MLB regular season. But that wasn’t always the case in August. The team saw glimpses of what could be when it comes to their lineup down the stretch and into the future.

Carson Whisenhunt News / Field Level Media / August 31

Giants place LHP Carson Whisenhunt (back) on 15-day injured list

The San Francisco Giants on Sunday placed rookie left-hander Carson Whisenhunt on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, due to a strained back.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Giants’ Willy Adames completes big feat last done by 2007 Barry Bonds

In less than 24 hours, the momentum from an impressive offensive showing vanished, as the San Francisco Giants fell flat at Oracle Park, losing 11-1 to the Baltimore Orioles.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Giants breakout reliever recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery

A breakout season for Giants reliever Randy Rodríguez has come to an unfortunate end.

Giants unlikely to call up top prospect this year

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28

Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season

Cubs manager Craig Counsell was ejected early in his team's game against the Giants on Thursday.

Cubs eager to avert three-game sweep in San Francisco

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / August 28

Willy Adames Has Come as Advertised After All

For around the last half-decade, the San Francisco Giants have been the laughing stock of baseball when it comes to signing big-time free agents. They continuously missed out on the best players on the market, whether it was Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, or Shohei Ohtani.

Bryce Eldridge News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Giants unlikely to call up top prospect this year

Giants fans have spent much of the season wondering whether slugging top prospect Bryce Eldridge might make his MLB debut at some point this summer. It doesn't sound like that will be the case.

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Bryce Eldridge News / Just Baseball / August 23

Bryce Eldridge Has Little Left to Prove in the Minors

The San Francisco Giants have experienced one of the worst collapses we’ve seen in recent memory. On June 13th, just days before acquiring slugger Rafael Devers, this team was tied for first place in the NL West with the Dodgers and held a 65.9% chance to make the playoffs (FanGraphs).

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / August 22