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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 / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 16

Drew Gilbert Reveals the Mindset Behind His Clutch Home Run

The San Francisco Giants aren't in the playoff hunt, but lately, they've been playing some must-watch baseball. After getting a stellar performance on the mound from Anthony Molina, the Giants needed some extra-inning heroics to secure a series victory on the road, something unseen since June.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Giants blow lead, come back to edge Cardinals in 10 innings

Drew Gilbert hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the 10th inning after the San Francisco Giants blew a lead in the ninth as they hung on to beat the host St.

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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.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 3

Giants Stick With Drew Gilbert Atop Lineup for Pirates Finale

Drew Gilbert may not be auditioning for a leadoff spot anymore. He may have earned it. The San Francisco Giants are keeping him in the leadoff position on Thursday morning as they put a wrap on their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 28

Drew Gilbert homers as Giants shut down Diamondbacks

Drew Gilbert led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run, Landen Roupp combined with three relievers on a six-hitter and the host San Francisco Giants handed the playoff-contending Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-1 defeat in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Tony Vitello called out Drew Gilbert after a bad game, and Drew Gilbert responded exactly like Vols fans would expect him to

Tony Vitello and Drew Gilbert have a unique relationship, and that’s why the former Tennessee coach wasn’t afraid to call out the Giants outfielder after a bad game recently.

MLB News / A to Z Sports / June 19

Former Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert just revealed something interesting about his famous walk-off HR against Wright State

Former Tennessee Volunteers outfielder Drew Gilbert had one of the most famous moments in college baseball history when he hit a walk-off grand slam against Wright State in 2021.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Giants’ Drew Gilbert makes insane home run robbery on Brewers’ Andrew Vaughn

The San Francisco Giants earned a big 12-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Thanks to an offensive onslaught early in the contest, followed by six runs scored in the top of the seventh, San Francisco took a rather commanding lead.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / June 2

Tony Vitello has Giants fans upset with him and it’s because of former Tennessee Vols outfielder Drew Gilbert

San Francisco Giants fans seemingly find a reason every day to be upset with manager Tony Vitello, who is in his first season with the team after eight eight seasons as Tennessee baseball’s head coach.

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.

San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / May 23

Former Vols star Drew Gilbert is going viral for doing something on an MLB field we’ve never seen before and we may never see again

Former Tennessee Vols baseball standout Drew Gilbert did the whole Key and Peele skit after the San Francisco Giants’ win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 5, 2025

Giants Top Prospect Drew Gilbert Amid Historic Stretch in First Taste of MLB

Just over two weeks ago, the San Francisco Giants reached a low point in the 2025 MLB regular season. They were seven games under the .500 mark, the furthest they had dropped below even on the year.

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / August 9, 2025

Former Astros Top Prospect Drew Gilbert Shines in MLB Debut with Giants

In baseball, it's always worth keeping an eye on the prospects your team parts ways with in order to track their careers and see if a mistake was made in letting them go.

San Francisco Giants News / New Baseball Media / August 9, 2025

What to Expect from Giants Outfielder Drew Gilbert

Thanks to an injury to Jerar Encarnacion, Drew Gilbert was promoted to the Giants on August 8. Gilbert, with his third Major League organization in three years, will make his MLB debut after what’s been an interesting road as a prospect.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8, 2025

Giants calling up top prospect for MLB debut

As he has climbed the minor league ladder, he has continued to perform.

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2025

Giants potentially fleece Mets in trade for rental reliever

The San Francisco Giants were reportedly willing to listen to offers for their relief pitching. The first domino fell on Wednesday afternoon.

Giants making future Hall of Famer available in trade talks

Twin brothers Taylor and Tyler Rogers get traded on the same day

Reds add another piece for a potential playoff push

The Mets' Clay Holmes experiment has seemingly run its course

Yanks' planned sale after Aaron Judge injury epitomizes roster weakness

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 28, 2025

Mets could show how they feel about Drew Gilbert this week

The New York Mets have been actively looking for help in center field prior to the trade deadline, but it remains to be seen whether they can land a player to help at their least-productive offensive position.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 10, 2025

Drew Gilbert should be Mets’ call-up if Jesse Winker needs IL stint

The New York Mets lost a game to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon, but may have taken a bigger lineup hit in the process. DH Jesse Winker, who

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 11, 2025

Watch: Former Tennessee Baseball Star Drew Gilbert Hits a Minor League Home Run

Watch as former Tennessee Volunteers center fielder and fan favorite Drew Gilbert goes yard during a rehab game for the New York Mets affiliate. Former Tennessee Volunteers center fielder Drew Gilbert is off to a great minor league start this season as he is currently rehabbing an injury from prior to the season.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 4, 2025

Mets fans will have to wait for Drew Gilbert in 2025

The New York Mets are seemingly taking it slow with one of their top prospects. On Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that outfielder Drew Gilbert will likely miss all of 2025 spring training.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 23, 2024