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The San Francisco Giants designated Mason Black for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster. But they were able to turn him into something. Black was traded to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, per his MLB.com player page.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11

Giants, Royals agree to trade pitchers early in offseason

The MLB offseason is in full swing now, and MLB teams are aiming to improve their roster for the 2026 season. The Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants were two teams capable of making the postseason last season, but could not get there.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Royals complete minor trade with Giants

The Royals announced that they have acquired right-hander Mason Black from the Giants.

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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / November 6

Giants DFA Mason Black, claim Justin Dean and Reiver Sanmartin

The San Francisco Giants got the offseason started in earnest on Thursday, when they got in on the flurry of minor moves flying around Major League Baseball.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5

Giants activate Matt Chapman, DFA Sergio Alcantara

The Giants announced a series of roster moves this evening, headlined by the return of third baseman Matt Chapman from the injured list. Infielder Sergio Alcantara was designated for assignment to make room for Chapman on the active roster.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / July 2

Mason Black returns as Carson Seymour is optioned

Churn! After avoiding it for the start of the season, the San Francisco Giants are finally back in full-on churn mode. And it’s because the situation keeps dictating it.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 18

Minor League roundup, 4/17: Jakob Christian and Mason Black show out

Yesterday’s action on the farm. We’ve gotten into quite a rhythm with the Minor League Baseball season already. Like most days, the San Francisco Giants affiliates played four games on Thursday.

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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.

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

San Francisco Giants Send Three High-Profile Players To Minor League Camp

The San Francisco Giants are beginning the process of trimming down their spring training camp. As first reported by Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants have made several moves which involve some high-profile prospects within the organization.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / December 2, 2024

Community Prospect List No. 8

Who is the 8th-best prospect on the Giants farm? Note: Today is nomination day! So head to the comment section to nominate the next group of prospects to be put on the list.

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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / November 2, 2024

Player review: Mason Black

Add him to the list of feel-good debuts — though the feeling didn’t last long... 2024 stats: 9 G (8 GS), 36.1 IP, 6.44 ERA, 1.679 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 3.7 BB/9, 11.4 H/9, 1.7 HR/9, 16.4 Whiff%, 32.5 GB% Right-hander Mason Black made his MLB debut in front of his hometown crowd of sorts.

MLB News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 8, 2024

'Amazing' Experience for 2026 EDGE on Nebraska Football Recruiting Visit

Nebraska football recruits were treated to a traditional Big Ten slugfest on Saturday, with the Huskers emerging victorious, 14-7, over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / September 21, 2024

Mason Black, Camilo Doval make cases for relevance in 2025

Mason Black pitched his way to his first career win and Doval regained balance on the 9th’s tightrope for his first save since early August. The San Francisco

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20, 2024

Mason Black earns first MLB win as Giants hang on to beat Royals

Heliot Ramos went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run to help the San Francisco Giants record a 2-1 victory over the host Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / September 20, 2024

Royals vs. Giants Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 20

The Kansas City Royals (82-71) host the San Francisco Giants (74-79) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium. The contest begins at 8:10 p.m.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 31, 2024

San Francisco Giants Select Top Pitching Prospect to Start vs. Miami Marlins

Mason Black will start for the San Francisco Giants as they prepare to take on the Miami Marlins on Saturday night at Oracle Park. Giants manager Bob Melvin told media prior to Friday's game that Black would start.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / August 31, 2024

Giants summon RHP Mason Black to start vs. Marlins

One day after struggling against a recently promoted minor-leaguer, the San Francisco Giants will dip into their farm system for a starting pitcher as they seek a second straight victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Saturday night.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 2, 2024

Wisconsin Football: Quick In-State 2026 Defensive End ‘Open’ to Attending Madison

Following the opening of the 2026 contact recruiting period, the Wisconsin football staff stayed in-state for one talented defender. Mason Black, a 2026 defensive end from Waukesha, has become a recruiting target for the Wisconsin football staff after a successful past season.