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San Francisco Giants Linked as Trade Suitor for NL Rival's Versatile Infielder

The San Francisco Giants made one huge addition to their lineup this offseason, signing shortstop Willy Adames to a massive seven-year, $182 million contract, the largest in franchise history.

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San Francisco Giants Named Potential Trade Partner for All-Star Slugger

As spring training rolls on for the San Francisco Giants, the team will be trying to get better as the season progresses. So far this offseason, it wasn’t the best winter for the Giants.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / February 23

Logan Webb, Hayden Birdsong debut

They can’t lose! The San Francisco Giants bagged a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in their second Cactus League game of 2025. Notable debut notes: Logan Webb The Giants announced Webb as the 2025 Opening Day starter a couple days ago, and he opened his spring by cruising through his first two innings.

Heliot Ramos News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 23

San Francisco Giants All-Star Outfielder to Miss Time with Minor Injury

The San Francisco Giants are in the thick of spring training, but they have some players with early injuries. All-Star outfielder Heliot Ramos is one of the more notable names dealing with an ailment for the Giants.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / February 23

A few Spring Training injury updates

The latest from the desert. The San Francisco Giants got back in action earlier this month, and started their preseason this weekend (and started it quite well, I might add).

Patrick Bailey News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 23

San Francisco Giants Rising Star Among NL West WAR Projection Leaders

Major League Baseball released projected Wins Above Replacement (WAR) leaders for each NL West team, naming San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey with the highest WAR of anyone on the team entering 2025.

Sam Huff News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 23

San Francisco Giants Catcher Blasts Home Run Against Former Team

For years, the Texas Rangers hoped that Sam Huff would be their catcher of the future. Selected in the seventh round of the 2016 MLB Draft out of Arcadia High School in Phoenix, Ariz., he was at one time their top-ranked catcher.

Bryce Eldridge News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 22

Watch: San Francisco Giants Top Prospect Slams Spring Training Home Run

For the San Francisco Giants, Bryce Eldridge is the future at first base. The 2023 first-round pick is participating in his first Major League spring training, but he is not expected to make the opening-day roster, as he only has a smattering of Triple-A at-bats.

Bryce Eldridge News / McCovey Chronicles / February 22

Bryce Eldridge dazzles, Giants win Cactus League opener

The future is maybe here? Baseball is officially back. The San Francisco Giants kicked off their 2025 preseason schedule on Saturday against old friend Bruce Bochy and the Texas Rangers.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 22

San Francisco Giants Veteran Has Worked To Let Loose More Power This Offseason

The San Francisco Giants have had quite a few young developmental players taking over the roster in the past few seasons, but some veterans have remained to help keep the team steady.

San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Anticipation Grows for the Giants’ Premier Prospect This Spring

The Giants’ first-round pick in 2023 Bryce Eldridge has rapidly risen through the minors. Many fans hope he may even have an important part to play this year.

Bryce Eldridge News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22

Giants prospect slugs 450-foot home run in his first spring training game

San Francisco Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge is making his mark at spring training. Eldridge smashed a 450-foot home run against the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 22

San Francisco Giants Reveal Starting Pitching Plans for Upcoming Spring Games

The San Francisco Giants will run out two of their starting pitchers during their home opener on Sunday against Cincinnati in Scottsdale, Ariz. It’s part of a plan to get several of their starting pitchers some early work as they gear up for the regular season.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 22

San Francisco Giants Need Former Stars To Bounce Back for Succesul Season

With spring training underway for the San Francisco Giants, they will be hoping to snap a three-year postseason drought. Despite only missing the playoffs for the last three seasons, the Giants have struggled for most of the last decade.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / February 22

Some Spring Training stat line historical reminders

For better and for worse. For the first time in 146 days, the San Francisco Giants play a baseball game today. They’ll don black and orange, they’ll take a field together, and they’ll play a game with umpires, scorekeepers, fans, and a result.

Logan Webb News / McCovey Chronicles / February 22

Of course Logan Webb will be the Opening Day starter

A perfect Giant? When Logan Webb kicked off his streak of four consecutive Opening Day starts for the San Francisco Giants back in 2022, he was the team’s youngest Opening Day starter in more than a decade.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 22

San Francisco Giants Inquired About All-Star Right-Hander in Offseason

Last offseason the San Francisco Giants turned to the Seattle Mariners to make a trade to bolster the future of their starting rotation. Turns out the Giants were considering partnering with the Mariners again this offseason.

Luis Castillo News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 21

NL West team showed interest in Luis Castillo earlier in offseason

The Giants were among the teams that engaged the Mariners earlier in the offseason in trade talks regarding Luis Castillo, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

San Francisco Giants Would Pay Hefty Price to Pursue Future Free Agent Ace

This past offseason the San Francisco Giants showed they would be willing to pursue top-dollar free agents under first-year president of baseball operations Buster Posey.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 21

Top San Francisco Giants Prospect Has Potential To Be Elite Power Hitter

With Spring Training underway for the San Francisco Giants, they will be hoping to see some improvements in 2025. For the last several years, the Giants have been stuck in mediocrity and have missed out on making the postseason.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21

Giants’ Justin Verlander reveals eye-opening Nolan Ryan motivation

Justin Verlander turned 42 years old on Thursday, which for many athletes, would signal that a turbulent season lies ahead. A 5.48 ERA in 17 starts in 2024 seemingly supports that notion.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21

Logan Webb earns Giants’ 2025 Opening Day starter nod

Opening Day is on the horizon in the MLB and teams are rolling out their starters for the 15-game slate on March 27. On Friday, the San Francisco Giants surprised nobody when they announced that ace Logan Webb will be getting the ball for the Opening Day tilt against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Giants’ Justin Verlander gets real on pursuit of 300-win milestone

Justin Verlander faced a lot of questions about his future after he endured a rough 2024 campaign with the Houston Astros that saw him post a 5.48 earned run average over 17 starts.

Tom Murphy News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16

Tom Murphy to undergo MRI due to back spasms

The Giants got some frustrating injury news today, as manager Bob Melvin revealed to reporters (including Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle) that veteran catcher Tom Murphy has been dealing with back spasms throughout camp and is being sent for an MRI today to determine the severity of the issue.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 16

Top Notes From the San Francisco Giants ZiPS Projections for 2025

With the release of many projections for 2025, we get our first true look at what the San Francisco Giants’ upcoming season could look like, in theory.