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On YouTubeSan Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / January 18
Giants’ Best Option at Second Base May Already be on the Team
As we inch closer to the start of spring training, we have yet to see the San Francisco Giants make a real splash via free agency or trade. Outside of some small bullpen additions and bolstering the backend of their rotation, it’s been quiet.
Sean Hjelle News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17
NPB’s Orix Buffaloes Sign Sean Hjelle
The Orix Buffaloes of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced this week that they’ve signed former Giants right-hander Sean Hjelle. He had elected minor league free agency at the beginning of the offseason.
Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / January 16
2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 30 
Note: Today is nomination day! Head to the comment section to nominate the next group of Giants prospects. Spring Training is less than a month away, and the smell of baseball is almost in the air.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / January 15
Giants officially sign top international prospect Luis Hernández
On Thursday, the 2026 international signing period opened up in baseball. And, as suspected, the San Francisco Giants were waiting in the wings to make a huge splash.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15
Giants sign top international prospect to contract
The San Francisco Giants took a major step forward in roster construction Thursday as their international signing strategy delivered the top talent on the MLB international prospects board.
Sam Huff News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15
Orioles, Sam Huff Agree To Minor League Deal
The Orioles have agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Sam Huff, reports MASNsports.com’s Roch Kubatko. The ALIGND Sports client will presumably be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 15
Giants Set Spring Training Workout Dates for Pitchers, Catchers, Hitters
The San Francisco Giants will begin their trek toward a potential playoff berth when spring training begins next month. Major League Baseball released the spring training workout dates for all 30 teams earlier this week, including the Giants, who train out of their facility in Scottsdale, Ariz.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 15
Giants Land Top International Prospect Luis Hernandez as Signing Period Begins
The San Francisco Giants only have $5.4 million in international bonus money to spend. They’re pushing their chips to the table. The Giants have reportedly signed 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, considered by many to be the No.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 14
2025 MLB Farm Review: Athletics
The 2025 season for the Athletics was proof that the rebuild, started after the 2021 campaign, had begun to work. Homegrown stars like Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Nick Kurtz took center stage.
Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / January 14
2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 29
Spring Training 2026 is closer than it’s ever been … but it’s only getting closer. We won’t be done with our communal rank of the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization by then, but we’ll be a little bit closer.
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.
MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 14
Giants Aggressive Pursuit of Cubs Star Defines Short-Term Gamble
The San Francisco Giants haven’t shied away from aggressive moves, whether it be in free agency or via trade. Recently, the Chicago Cubs may have paved the way for the Giants to make another aggressive move.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13
Cubs Claim Justin Dean
The Giants announced that outfielder Justin Dean has been claimed off waivers by the Cubs. San Francisco had designated him for assignment last week to open a roster spot for Tyler Mahle.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / January 13
Giants ‘aggressively pursuing’ second basemen
The San Francisco Giants have excellent players in place at three infield positions. They’re looking to upgrade at the fourth. Second base was not a strength for the Giants during the 2025 season.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13
1 player Giants must trade before spring training
San Francisco’s countdown to the season has started. Giants are still figuring out a second base situation with Spring Training just around the corner, and to shore up their infield for the future, the solution may very well entail trading a highly touted young pitcher.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 13
Giants' rumored trade targets would be perfect fit in San Francisco
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has worked to remake the lineup. His latest targets could continue that transformation.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 13
Giants’ Top-Ranked International Prospect Already Getting Serious Attention
The San Francisco Giants are gearing up to make another big splash in the international signing period, which opens on Thursday. San Francisco should have $5.4 million to spend this year, which is tied for the lowest amount with Houston, the New York Mets and the New York Yankees.
San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / January 13
Two minor league pitchers suspended 56 games for PED violation
San Francisco Giants minor league pitcher Luis Custodio and free agent minor league pitcher Luis Sierra were handed 56-game suspensions apiece, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 10
Three under-the-radar free agents who could make a difference
Let's take a look at three under-the-radar free agents who could make a significant difference for their next team.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / January 10
Giants Are the Perfect Landing Spot for Best Remaining Free Agents
The San Francisco Giants have had a fairly quiet offseason so far. While they have made two additions to the back end of the rotation, they haven’t made the splash that fans have been waiting for.
Brendan Donovan News / Yardbarker / January 8
Giants, Cardinals are ideal fit for Brendan Donovan trade
The St. Louis Cardinals are playing a waiting game with Brendan Donovan, their lone All-Star from the 2025 season.
Tyler Mahle News / Just Baseball / January 7
Giants Bring In Tyler Mahle, Likely Rounding Out Rotation
The San Francisco Giants were expected to be one of the higher spenders heading into this offseason. There was a clear need for improvement all over the pitching staff, while second base and right field could have used an increase in production as well.
Tyler Mahle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6
GM reveals Giants’ offseason plan after Tyler Mahle signing
The San Francisco Giants continue to rebuild after a disappointing 2025 season. After the signing of starting pitcher Tyler Mahle, San Francisco’s general manager is giving an update on the franchise’s offseason plans moving forward.
Tyler Mahle News / Field Level Media / January 5
RHP Tyler Mahle agrees to 1-year, $10M deal with Giants
Free agent right-hander Tyler Mahle has agreed to a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Monday. MLB Network reported the contract is valued at $10 million.
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