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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Giants’ Buster Posey releases statement on Bob Melvin’s 2026 option

The San Francisco Giants made a bold decision amid the roughest stretch of their season. Despite a three-game losing streak and 11 losses in their last 15 games, the organization announced it will exercise Bob Melvin’s contract option for 2026.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 29

Colorado Rockies Star Can be San Francisco Giants' Perfect Trade Deadline Fit

The San Francisco Giants are in the midst of what has been a special season both on the field and in the front office. Now halfway through the first season of the Buster Posey era, the team is achieving more on the field than many thought they would and just secured who they hope is their star slugger for the next near decade in Rafael Devers.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / June 30

Why Giants' Bob Melvin should be on hot seat if struggles continue

Why Giants manager Bob Melvin should be on hot seat if struggles continue

San Francisco Giants president Buster Posey may have to evaluate Melvin at the All-Star break to see if he is the right person to lead the team moving forward.

Giants host Diamondbacks, try to put frustrations behind them

Rafael Devers, Framber Valdez commit to World Baseball Classic for D.R.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 28

Giants Have More Work To Do As Trade Deadline Approaches in Order To Contend

The first season of the Buster Posey era for the San Francisco Giants has gone much better on the field than many expected. This is a Giants team that is squarely within the playoff picture and somewhat keeping pace in a loaded National League West at the halfway point of the campaign.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 26

Giants New Slugger Struggling in One Key Area This Season

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey knew that his team needed more offense to remain in the playoff race in an incredibly competitive National League.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 25

Giants' Buster Posey Hints Red Sox Acquired Future Star In Rafael Devers Trade

The Boston Red Sox may have moved on from Rafael Devers, but it will be years before they can move on from the Rafael Devers trade. When you trade the face of your franchise, you'd better get something good in return.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Buster Posey Reportedly Playing Major Role in Ex-Red Sox Star Rafael Devers' Decisions

Many Boston Red Sox fans were displeased when Rafael Devers held his press conference with the San Francisco Giants and stated that he’d play anywhere.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 23

Former Notre Dame Star Transfers to College Baseball Powerhouse

Notre Dame baseball suffered a major roster loss this off-season when star catcher Carson Tinney announced he was entering the transfer portal. The star

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 19

Giants Already Underwhelming Farm System Depleted Further After Shocking Trade

When Buster Posey took over as the San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations, there was a lot of work to be done. There were some solid pieces to work with, but the team had been mired in mediocrity since he retired following the 2021 season.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 18

Cal Raleigh does his best Buster Posey impression, Bryan Woo does his best Greg Maddux, Mariners win 8-0 over Red Sox

Mariners beat Red Sox on both sides of the ball After a poor offensive showing by the top of the order last night, Cal Raleigh wasn’t willing to let another opportunity slip by.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 17

Bold approach with Rafael Devers separates Giants from timid Red Sox

Boston sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night, a move Red Sox's brass insisted "was not waving the white flag" on the 2025 season.

Reporter expands on why Red Sox traded three-time All-Star Rafael Devers

Report reveals reason Red Sox traded Rafael Devers

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

Giants Blockbuster Trade with Red Sox Shows Buster Posey is Serious About Winning

The San Francisco Giants rocked the baseball world late Sunday afternoon when news broke just before their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers that they were making a shocking trade for one of the most feared power hitters in baseball.

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MLB News / CBSSports.com / June 16

Rafael Devers trade serves as further proof that Buster Posey has no problem spending Giants ownership's money

Since getting control of the Giants' front office, the player-turned-POBO has been aggressive with payroll

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 16

Giants' Buster Posey Sums Up Exactly Why Red Sox Shouldn't Have Traded Rafael Devers

Buster Posey saw his opportunity, and he took it. The San Francisco Giants' president of baseball operations has only been on the job for eight months.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 15

Ranking Most Likely Giants Trade Deadline Targets Listed by Former MLB Executive

The San Francisco Giants will likely be buyers ahead of the trade deadline. How aggressive they are going to be isn't yet determined with new president of baseball operations Buster Posey hinting he might be a bit reserved.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 14

Giants Can Make Splash Play for Impact Hitter With Valuable Trade Chips

The San Francisco Giants head into the MLB trade deadline as buyers with clear needs. President of baseball operations Buster Posey is an unknown since he hasn't gone through a trade deadline as an executive just yet, but he’s shown this season that he's not afraid to make bold moves that positions the Giants to keep winning.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / June 13

What might a Buster Posey edition of “Wheeler for Beltrán” look like?

Is this the bold move that the Giants need in 2025? The San Francisco Giants have probably put themselves in a position where they shouldn’t stand pat at the trade deadline, and that means it’s time to consider the implications of that.

MLB News / Tomahawk Nation / June 13

FSU baseball’s Alex Lodise wins Dick Howser Trophy

Lodise is recognized as the National Player of the Year Alex Lodise’s honor-laden offseason continues, with the Florida State shortstop being named the winner of the Dick Howser Trophy.

Texas Baseball's Rylan Galvan Named A Buster Posey Award Finalist

While the season did not ultimately end the way the Texas Longhorns would have liked, that being a dogpile in Omaha, there was still a ton of success stories to be happy with.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Logan Webb sounds off on Buster Posey’s message that caught Giants’ attention

Logan Webb and Buster Posey’s careers overlapped on the San Francisco Giants from 2019 to 2021. However, the former MVP shifted into a role in the Giants’ front office in 2022.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 5

Buster Posey Shares Early Thoughts About Giants' Trade Deadline Plans

After a promising start to the 2025 MLB season, the San Francisco Giants experienced an offensive slump that persisted for weeks, leading to losses in games that the pitching staff gave them a chance to win.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / May 30