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Justin Verlander chases 263rd win in Giants' home opener vs. Mariners

Justin Verlander hopes to build upon an encouraging debut for the San Francisco Giants when he gets the ball in the home opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Friday afternoon.

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Minor League roundup, 4/2: David Villar returns in style

Yesterday’s action on the farm. Minor League Baseball fans, rejoice! Today is the last day for many, many months where only one San Francisco Giants affiliate is in-season.

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

San Francisco Giants Are Ultraconfident After Red-Hot Start To Season

All offseason, the San Francisco Giants were afterthoughts. It's hard to disagree with that thinking. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, the San Diego Padres took the champions to the brink in the NLDS and the Arizona Diamondbacks went to the Fall Classic in 2023.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 3

What we’ve learned so far...

Just a fun Opening Week getting to know the guys Two series under the belt, in the books, tucked behind the ear, in the rearview mirror — whatever metaphor you prefer, a week into the season the San Francisco Giants have given us a taste of who they are as a team.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 2

San Francisco Giants Starting Rotation Proving to be Difference Maker

The San Francisco Giants were able to wrap up a sweep of the Houston Astros, proving that this team might be pretty good. Coming into the year, it was hard to predict what type of team the Giants were going to be.

Bob Melvin News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 2

San Francisco Giants’ Bob Melvin Loving What He Is Seeing From His Ace on the Mound

The San Francisco Giants know that if they are going to be competitive this season, it will be on the back of their pitching. Manager Bob Melvin is still seeking the right combination to rely on for the lineup, as there are a few players off to startlingly slow starts.

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / April 2

Slugging Giants come away with road sweep of Astros

Heliot Ramos and Wilmer Flores continued their slugging ways and the Giants bullpen threw five scoreless innings in a 6-3 win. Before the season, there were concerns with how the San Francisco Giants would fare against strong left-handed pitching.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / April 2

Heliot Ramos ties franchise record in Giants win over Astros

Wilmer Flores slugged his fourth home run of the season, Heliot Ramos extended his extra-base hit streak and the visiting San Francisco Giants completed a three-game interleague sweep of the Houston Astros with a 6-3 victory on Wednesday.

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 2

San Francisco Giants Ace Thriving With New Ever Developing Pitch Repertoire

San Francisco Giants’ ace Logan Webb has been one of the most reliable starting pitchers in baseball over the last few years. He announced his presence during his first full 162-game campaign in 2021, making 27 appearances, and 26 starts, recording a 3.03 ERA across 148.1 innings with 158 strikeouts.

Heliot Ramos News / Fastball on SI / April 2

San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos Ties Longstanding Team History Wednesday

Playing against the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon, San Francisco Giants' outfielder Heliot Ramos tied some longstanding organizational history,

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 2

San Francisco Giants Starting Rotation Better Than Advertised With Hot Start

The San Francisco Giants are off to a hot start after taking the first series of the year against the Cincinnati Reds and going for the sweep against the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 2

San Francisco Giants Add Pitcher from Top College Program in MLB Mock Draft

The San Francisco Giants have some age among their starting rotation and some additional youth could be in order. Some of that is wrapped up in 42-year-old Justin Verlander and the three-time Cy Young winner is only with the Giants on a one-year contract.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 2

Giants Minor League roundup, April 1: Rosters released for all A-ball teams

Yesterday’s action on the farm. There’s still just one San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliate in action, but that will change soon. The season starts on Friday for AA Richmond, High-A Eugene, and Low-A San Jose, with San Jose also playing an exhibition tonight against the Oakland Ballers.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 2

Meaningless 5-game sample or a portent?

LaMonte Wade Jr.’s first 16 at bats haven’t gone well. But it’s literally just 16 at bats. How bad could it be? Did you know that the hitting line for the San Francisco Giants through their first five games (4-1) in 2025 is .206/.269/.382?

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / April 2

San Francisco Giants Slugger Joins Legendary Company With Historic Hot Streak

It's safe to say that Heliot Ramos has picked up where he left off last season. Ramos broke out in his first full season with the San Francisco Giants last year, batting .269/.322/.469 with 22 home runs and 72 RBI in 121 games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 2

At home on road, Giants vie for series sweep of Astros

After posting a sub-.500 road record in their first season under manager Bob Melvin in 2024, the San Francisco Giants entered this campaign pressed to start on a positive note away from Oracle Park.

Logan Webb News / Field Level Media / April 1

Logan Webb's 7 effective innings lead Giants past Astros

Logan Webb worked seven strong innings, Heliot Ramos clubbed his third home run, and the visiting San Francisco Giants earned an interleague series victory over the Houston Astros with a 3-1 win on Tuesday.

San Francisco Giants News / Fastball on SI / April 1

San Francisco Giants' Flamethrower Makes Team History with High-Octane Fastball

The San Francisco Giants moved out to 3-1 on the young season with a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night in Houston. The Astros are now 2-2 after the loss.

Justin Verlander News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1

Giants' Justin Verlander offers surprising revelation about Astros

Was last season the end of the line for Verlander and the Astros? Not necessarily.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Reds fans had awesome way of rattling opposing pitcher

Cincinnati Reds fans seemingly succeeded in getting in an opposing pitcher’s head during Sunday’s game between the Reds and San Francisco Giants.

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David Villar News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29

Giants outright David Villar to Triple-A

The Giants announced that infielder David Villar cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A. Villar was designated for assignment earlier this week.