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• Matos, Luciano bulk up in effort to solidify Giants jobs
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Luis Matos and Marco Luciano came to spring training bulked up in an effort to solidify their spots on the Giants' roster.
  Share • February 23, 2024 at 8:40 AM
• Did the SF Giants' 2014 World Series title curse the 49ers?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Ten years ago, the SF Giants won an improbable title against the Royals. The sports gods are making the 49ers pay for it.
  Share • February 23, 2024 at 7:40 AM
• Why Wilmer Flores helped bring Jorge Soler to SF Giants, even though it could cost him at-bats
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Flores was the Giants' best hitter last season, but after helping recruit Jorge Soler doesn't have a clear role.
  Share • February 23, 2024 at 6:40 AM
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• How to watch, listen and stream SF Giants games this spring training
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  All but 2 of the Giants' 30 Cactus League games are accessible in some form or another, including 4 on TV and 12 on KNBR.
  Share • February 23, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• NSFW pic of Giants' Schmitt goes viral amid criticism of new MLB uniforms
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  (KRON) — Major League Baseball rolled out new uniforms for the 2024 season designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics. The uniforms have been met with no shortage of...
  Share • February 22, 2024 at 8:40 PM
• SF Giants infielder falls victim to Fanatics, journalistic error
  From the Web › SI.com
  Young SF Giants infielder Casey Schmitt was just posing for photos, but a mistake put him at the center of Fanatics' jersey fiasco.
  Share • February 22, 2024 at 2:40 PM
• Report: SF Giants, Angels 'were in' on top free agent shortstop
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants and Angels were interested in free agent shortstop Tim Anderson, per a report by Russell Dorsey.
  Share • February 22, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• The SF Giants' new Nike, Fanatics uniform pants are practically see-through
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  Fanatics and Nike have somehow made baseball pants even more revealing.
  Share • February 22, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• SF Giants notes: Blake Sabol begins move to 1B; Winn 'not overwhelmingly concerned' with sore elbow
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  It was Blake Sabol's first full day dedicated to learning his new position, first base. Keaton Winn still expects to be in the Giants' Opening Day rotation. And Taylor...
  Share • February 22, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Is a free-agency deadline the solution to MLB's stalled offseason? Players are skeptical
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Farhan Zaidi and Rob Manfred have suggested a deadline for multiyear deals. But Austin Slater, on the board of the players' union, says that is an "automatic...
  Share • February 22, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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• Kurtenbach: Three burning questions as the SF Giants (really) start spring training
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants aren't going to really go into this season with this roster, are they?
  Share • February 22, 2024 at 6:40 AM
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• Where Webb ranks on MLB's Top 100 list as lone Giants player
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Pitcher Logan Webb was the only Giants player featured in MLB Network's "Top 100 Players" list.
  Share • February 21, 2024 at 9:40 PM
• Two SF Giants top prospects no longer pursuing two-way development
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants have asked top prospects Bryce Eldridge and Reggie Crawford to focus on what they do best.
  Share • February 21, 2024 at 2:40 PM
• SF Giants shut down projected #4 starter with elbow soreness
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants have shut down promising young starting pitcher Keaton Winn with elbow soreness.
  Share • February 21, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• This big, young lefty is 'front and center' in SF Giants' bullpen competition
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  At 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, LHP Erik Miller has the build of a starter but could factor in to the Giants' righty-heavy relief corps.
  Share • February 21, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• MLB front offices, coaches think SF Giants have two of the worst free agent signings
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  Two of the new Giants signings aren't thought of too fondly by MLB insiders.
  Share • February 21, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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• Grading Giants' offseason moves with spring training underway
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Taylor Wirth hands out grades for the Giants' offseason moves with the 2024 MLB season right around the corner.
  Share • February 21, 2024 at 10:40 AM
• Cactus League notebook: Bochy's thoughts on Pablo, why all the Giants-Mariners trades, Joc's first impression in AZ
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bochy, who also received workout videos, says he's 'not shocked' Sandoval wants to keep playing, plus more from Cactus League media day.
  Share • February 21, 2024 at 6:40 AM
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• Another SF Giants first-round pick is giving up the two-way path
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bryce Eldridge, the 16th overall pick in 2023, will exclusively bat and play first base going forward.
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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• Detroit Tigers claim outfielder T.J. Hopkins off waivers from San Francisco Giants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Detroit Tigers outfielder T.J. Hopkins played 25 games for the Cincinnati Reds last season, hitting .171 with two walks and 17 strikeouts.
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 3:40 PM
• Tigers claim former Reds outfielder off waivers from SF Giants
  From the Web › SI.com
  The Tigers claimed former Reds outfielder TJ Hopkins off waivers from the SF Giants on Tuesday.
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 2:40 PM
• Pitcher Jakob Junis guaranteed $7 million in 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Right-hander Jakob Junis is guaranteed $7 million as part of his one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and could earn $12 million over two seasons. Junis gets a...
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 2:40 PM
• Giants Exec Shares Perfect Reason Why Team Signed Pablo Sandoval
  From the Web › SI.com
  Clearly, the Giants had no choice but to bring in Sandoval.
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• SF Giants brought in Pablo Sandoval for the sake of Farhan Zaidi's phone space
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  Kung Fu Panda is back with the Giants, but for how long?
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• How Bob Melvin sees SF Giants' starting rotation shaping up
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Logan Webb, Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison and Keaton Winn have the top four spots locked up, with a leading candidate for No. 5.
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame unveils star-studded Class of 2024
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Mr. Shark and four other Bay Area sports legends will be enshrined in May.
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• SF Giants' Jung Hoo Lee shows off 'quick hands' in first live batting practice of spring
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Facing the 6-foot-11 Sean Hjelle, Jung Hoo Lee took a couple hacks and broke his bat, creating a souvenir for the pitcher.
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• SF Giants don't plan to hand shortstop job to Marco Luciano
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The keys might be in the ignition, but the Giants' top prospect must earn the right to get behind the wheel.
  Share • February 20, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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• How Giants envision Soler leading a more stable lineup
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Giants were willing to give up a bit of roster flexibility in signing slugger Jorge Soler.
  Share • February 19, 2024 at 10:40 PM
• Zaidi sheds light on Giants' remaining free-agency plans
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Giants don't expect another big-name free agent to walk through the clubhouse door any time soon.
  Share • February 19, 2024 at 10:40 PM
• Photos: Jorge Soler, Pablo Sandoval take part in SF Giants' first full-squad workout of spring training
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The gates to Scottsdale Stadium opened to fans Monday morning for the first time this spring, and they had good reason to attend the San Francisco...
  Share • February 19, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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• Report: Giants still Snell possibility despite Yankees offer on table
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Giants appear still to be in the running for reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell.
  Share • February 19, 2024 at 2:40 PM
• SF Giants pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt begins promising spring with first bullpen
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After being delayed to start camp, 23-year-old LHP Carson Whisenhunt could rise quickly this season.
  Share • February 19, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Sandoval returning to Giants on minor league deal as he attempts to make a comeback
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Pablo Sandoval, the 2012 World Series MVP, is returning to the San Francisco Giants on a minor league deal that includes an invitation to major league camp. The...
  Share • February 19, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• NFC East Forecast 2024: One Move Every Team Should Make This Offseason
  From the Web › SI.com
  The Cowboys and Eagles need to build on their playoff rosters, while the Giants and Commanders must address plans at quarterback.
  Share • February 19, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• Pablo Sandoval is back with SF Giants, and he has no plans to retire
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  It's been three years since Pablo Sandoval, 37, played in the major leagues. He's attempting to resurrect his career.
  Share • February 19, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Can Jorge Soler become SF Giants' first 30-home run hitter since Barry Bonds?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  That a Splash Hit is even a point of discussion speaks to the raw power ability of the 6-foot-4 Cuban, whose free agent deal with the Giants was finalized...
  Share • February 18, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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• Jorge Soler signs 3-year, $42 million contract with San Francisco Giants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The former Cubs outfielder played 137 games for the Marlins last season
  Share • February 18, 2024 at 1:40 PM
• SF Giants finalize 3-year deal with free-agent slugger Jorge Soler
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jorge Soler's deal with the Giants became official a day before the team's first full-squad workout of spring training.
  Share • February 18, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Jorge Soler and San Francisco Giants finalize $42 million, 3-year contact
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jorge Soler and the San Francisco Giants finalized a $42 million, three-year contract on Sunday. The Cuban outfielder and designated hitter gets a $9 million signing...
  Share • February 18, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• Where does trilingual, multi-positional Otto Lopez fit into SF Giants' infield equation?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 25-year-old Dominican-Canadian picked up earlier this month speaks 3 languages and plays just as many positions.
  Share • February 18, 2024 at 6:40 AM
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• Giants to sign Pablo Sandoval to minor-league contract: report
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The popular 37-year-old hasn't played in the major leagues since 2021 but is expected to join San Francisco as a non-roster invitee at spring training.
  Share • February 17, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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• Beloved SF Giant returning as non-roster invitee
  From the Web › SI.com
  Former World Series MVP Pablo Sandoval is coming back to the Giants for spring training
  Share • February 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
• Giants Invite Former World Series Hero Pablo Sandoval to Camp, per Report
  From the Web › SI.com
  Panda will be wearing a San Francisco uniform once again.
  Share • February 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
• Giants reportedly invite Sandoval back to camp
  From the Web › ESPN
  Pablo Sandoval, 37, will return to Giants camp as a non-roster invitee, NBC Sports Bay Area first reported Saturday, marking a return to San Francisco for a player...
  Share • February 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
• Pablo Sandoval attempting comeback as 37-year-old fan favorite in Giants spring training, per report
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  Kung Fu Panda won three World Series titles with San Francisco
  Share • February 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM
• Where is Alyssa Nakken, and when will the trailblazing coach rejoin SF Giants' staff?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Nakken, 33, gave birth on January 21 and isn't expected to spend much time with the team in spring training, but that hasn't prevented the trailblazing assistant coach...
  Share • February 17, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Can a new number, new facial hair and new nickname give Casey Schmitt a fresh start in 2024?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The SF Giants' slick-fielding infield prospect is hoping for a better sophomore season than his up-and-down rookie campaign.
  Share • February 17, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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• Why SF Giants' Patrick Bailey is packing on the calories to start his second season
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After shedding weight in his rookie season, the Giants catcher has a plan to hold up for the 162-game grind in 2024.
  Share • February 17, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• In first spring with SF Giants, Jordan Hicks is building up more than velocity
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Hicks, 27, was signed to be a member of the Giants' Opening Day rotation despite having made only eight starts in five MLB seasons.
  Share • February 16, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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• MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Oddly Floats Giants As Rooting Option for Athletics Fans
  From the Web › SI.com
  A longstanding rivalry exists between the Bay Area's two teams.
  Share • February 16, 2024 at 12:40 PM
• Barry Bonds, Buster Posey: Who else will be making appearances at SF Giants spring training?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bob Melvin has invitations out to Bonds, Posey and a handful of other significant former Giants.
  Share • February 16, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Melvin thrilled to add Burrell and his experience with Giants prospects
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Pat Burrell is fitting right in to his new role as Giants hitting coach and already is familiar with a handful of minor leaguers.
  Share • February 16, 2024 at 8:40 AM
• Chevrolet to replace Cruise as SF Giants' jersey sponsor
  From the Web › SI.com
  The Giants are ditching the self-driving car company after a series of accidents and a statewide shutdown of its services
  Share • February 16, 2024 at 7:40 AM
• MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Jorge Soler lands in San Francisco
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Shelly Verougstraete analyzes the fantasy fallout from the latest transactions around the league.
  Share • February 16, 2024 at 4:40 AM
• Alex Wood explains why he left SF Giants for Oakland A's
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Wood, Ross Stripling and Scott Alexander are all coming over from the Giants this season to the A's.
  Share • February 15, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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• SF Giants reportedly remove jersey patch of controversial sponsor
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  The Giants are reportedly "open to Cruise returning for the 2025 season," though.
  Share • February 15, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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• SF Giants partially blur picture of new player arriving at spring training
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  In newly signed pitcher Jordan Hicks' right hand, a bag was oddly blurred out.
  Share • February 15, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Why SF Giants' spring training clubhouse feels different this year
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Not only is the Giants' roster younger and more diverse, all 65 players are in one clubhouse this spring.
  Share • February 15, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• When new reliever Austin Warren might be ready to join SF Giants bullpen
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Warren signed a major-league deal but is likely to be placed on the 60-day IL in the coming days as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
  Share • February 15, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Why SF Giants decided to end Reggie Crawford's two-way path
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco's 2022 first-round pick explains why he is (mostly) putting down the bat to focus on what he can do with his left arm.
  Share • February 15, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• White Sox sign former SF Giants, Mets pitcher to minor league deal
  From the Web › SI.com
  The White Sox signed former Mets and SF Giants right-handed relief pitcher Dominic Leone to a minor-league contract.
  Share • February 15, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• SF Giants sign former Angels reliever to big-league contract
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants took advantage of their roster flexibility, signing former Angels reliever Austin Warren to a one-year deal.
  Share • February 15, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• Fanatics has finally pissed off the wrong people
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  SFGATE columnist Drew Magary sees a path for ending Fanatics' reign of incompetence.
  Share • February 15, 2024 at 4:40 AM
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• Four roster takeaways from Giants' first day of spring training
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  As Bob Melvin begins his first spring training as Giants manager, he has a lot of roster decisions to make over the next six weeks, and he addressed some of the camp...
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 6:40 PM
• Athletics add free agent lefty Scott Alexander on one-year, $2.25 million contract
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The northern California native Alexander moves across the Bay from the Giants to the A's.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 5:40 PM
• SF Giants replace one Tommy John patient with another in opportunistic roster move
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  RHP Austin Warren signed a major-league contract, taking the 40-man roster spot vacated by placing Robbie Ray on the 60-day IL.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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• Melvin would be 'shocked' if Lee isn't Giants' everyday leadoff hitter
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jung Hoo Lee is set to become the Giants' everyday leadoff hitter for the 2024 MLB season.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 2:40 PM
• Logan Webb takes another leadership step for SF Giants under Bob Melvin
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  On Giants' first day of spring training, Logan Webb embraces his leadership role and Bob Melvin begins his reign.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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• Health the biggest question for new Twins pitcher DeSclafani
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Anthony DeSclafani is healthy, he's shown during his nine-year career he can be an effective option for the starting rotation. Health is the big...
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 1:40 PM
• Kurtenbach: LeBron James made a mistake saying no to Steph Curry and Warriors (plus 4 other mid-week thoughts)
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  LeBron James turned down a trade to play with Steph Curry and the Warriors, proving that basketball is a secondary venture. Plus: the Giants signed a free agent, the...
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• SF Giants injury updates: Austin Slater, Alex Cobb, Ray, more
  From the Web › SI.com
  With spring training underway, the SF Giants released injury updates on several players on the 40-man roster.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• SF Giants spring training injury updates: 2 young pitchers sidelined before camp begins
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Reggie Crawford and Kai-Wei Teng were both invited to major-league spring training but will miss the beginning of camp.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• SF Giants sign former Reds, Royals lefty to minor league deal
  From the Web › SI.com
  The SF Giants bolstered their bullpen options by signing former Reds and Royals reliever Amir Garrett to a minor league deal.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• Five key questions for Giants to answer during spring training
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Giants will try to answer some key questions about the roster and future of the organization during spring training.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 9:40 AM
• SF Giants pre-spring training roster projection: How they get from 65 to 26
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants open camp Wednesday with many of the rookies who debuted in 2023 looking to seize full-time roles this season.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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• SF Giants spring training starts today: Here's everything you need to know
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants pitchers and catchers hold their first workout under new manager Bob Melvin on Wednesday.
  Share • February 14, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• Almost every SF Giants reporter says the team is about to make a flurry of moves
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  The Giants are reportedly adding a slugger as the first of several expected moves.
  Share • February 13, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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• MLB's free agent market begins to thaw, Soler agrees to $42 million deal with Giants, AP source says
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, lefty Jordan Montgomery, third baseman Matt Chapman, slugger J.D. Martinez and former MVP Cody Bellinger are all still...
  Share • February 13, 2024 at 2:40 PM
• Report: Jorge Soler agrees to three-year, $42M deal with Giants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Soler played 137 games for the Marlins last season, batting .250 with 36 home runs and 75 RBIs.
  Share • February 13, 2024 at 2:40 PM