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San Francisco Giants Shortstop Shows Signs of Life After Dropping in Lineup
The San Francisco Giants have jumped out to a strong 24-18 start to the 2025 season. It has been much better than anyone expected to this point, and some of their key players have not even lived up to their full potential yet.
Matt Winn News / BloodHorse.com / May 13
Coal Battle Breezes, Pointed to Matt Winn 
Scheduled to join Burnham Square, the sixth-place finisher from the Kentucky Derby (G1), in the $400,000 Matt Winn Stakes (G3) June 8 at Churchill Downs is Coal Battle, 11th in the Derby.
Jung Hoo Lee News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 13
San Francisco Giants Jung Hoo Lee Could Do Something Not Done in Nearly 70 Years
The San Francisco Giants offense has been inconsistent at times thus far this season, but has done enough for them to keep within arm’s reach of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in the National League West race.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Justin Verlander News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 13
San Francisco Giants Future HOF Pitcher Still Searching for First Win of Season
When the San Francisco Giants signed veteran righty Justin Verlander this past offseason, they did so in hopes that the future first ballot Hall of Famer would bring some stability and leadership to a young team on the rise.
The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far
The first six weeks of the MLB season have been full of surprising player performances. These 25 players stand out for their hot and surprising starts early in 2025.
Giants Slugger Regaining All-Star Form After Struggling Start to Season
The San Francisco Giants know that their level of success this season will be tied to how productive their offense can be. In the early going, it was center fielder Jung Hoo Lee playing at an incredibly high level alongside veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald, buoying the team’s success.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13
Giants looking for lost offense vs. Diamondbacks
Shaking up the lineup did not have the desired effect for San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin, whose team has lost a season-high four straight games.
Corbin Carroll News / McCovey Chronicles / May 13
Corbin Carroll 2, Giants 1
Both teams played their best... I don’t know if the San Francisco Giants are better than the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tonight’s 2-1 loss was sort of a noble defeat in that the Giants played as well as they could for the time being and Arizona did, too.
This Giants Slugger Is Chasing Something Not Accomplished in Three Decades
The San Francisco Giants have received some remarkable contributions from players in their lineup which has helped the team get off to an incredibly strong start.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 12
Weekend Minor League roundup, 5/10-11: Big bats, big homers
The weekend action on the farm. After a hiatus of a few days, we’re back for another San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, recapping all the action over a busy weekend.
Tom Murphy News / McCovey Chronicles / May 12
Has Tom Murphy played his final game with the Giants? Part II: The Reevaluation
New news to affirm old news about the Giants’ backed up backup catcher. We’re still in a transitional phase as beat writers shift social media platforms,
Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?
Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.
Kyle Harrison News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 12
Can Kyle Harrison Recapture 2024 Hype After Giants Demoted Him To Start Season?
In 2024, Kyle Harrison was one of the most highly touted pitching prospects in all of baseball. He made the 2024 starting rotation for the San Francisco Giants as the 23rd-ranked prospect on the MiLB Top 100 Prospects list.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 12
May matters?
The Giants had a great April, but is May shaping up to be the defining month of the season? While working on the latest check-in with LaMonte Wade Jr.’s
San Francisco Giants Should Make Change at Closer Sooner Rather Than Later
The San Francisco Giants are off to a pretty good start this season. They are 24-17 and in third place in the very tough National League West division.
Evan Longoria News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 12
Former Giants Slugger Evan Longoria Set to Retire Next Month
Former San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria will retire from baseball next month — but will re-sign with the Tampa Bay Rays first. The 39-year-old, who started his career with the Rays, will sign a one-day contract with Tampa Bay on June 7, per the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin.
Giants Face Massive Divisional Series Test This Week Coming Off Brutal Sweep
The San Francisco Giants have sputtered a bit over the last couple of weeks, winning just five of their last 12 tilts with three of those five victories coming against the historically awful Colorado Rockies.
MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 12
Giants' Division Rival Rockies Become Latest Team To Fire Their Manager
It's been a dream start to the season for the San Francisco Giants. Despite getting swept in their weekend series against the Minnesota Twins, the Giants are still seven games above .500 and in the middle of the NL West division title race.
Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / May 12
D-backs aim to regain footing against Justin Verlander, Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Giants for the first time this season and will get acquainted with Justin Verlander in a new uniform when the National League West rivals begin a three-game series Monday night in San Francisco.
Willy Adames News / Last Word On Sports / May 11
Attempting to Explain Willy Adames’ Slow Start with the Giants
Willy Adames was a signing that marked the start of a new era in San Francisco. It took seven years and $182 million to get it done, but the Giants believed he would be a key piece, especially for a team in desperate need of a shortstop post-Brandon Crawford.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11
Giants Notes: Hicks, Encarnacion, First Base
Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks made his eighth start of the season on Friday, posting six innings of three-run ball against the Twins. He struck out six while issuing zero walks in the quality effort, but even after that outing his season ERA sits at a lackluster 5.82.
Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Dodgers sign veteran right-hander to minor league deal
The Dodgers have signed right-hander Lou Trivino to a minor league contract, MLBTR’s Anthony Franco reports.
Logan Webb News / Field Level Media / May 10
Logan Webb, Giants look to slow down streaking Twins
Right-hander Logan Webb's 152nd career major-league start will be his first against Minnesota on Saturday when the San Francisco Giants seek to halt the Twins' seven-game home winning streak.
Lou Trivino News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Former Yankees reliever elects free agency
Lou Trivino elected free agency after going unclaimed on waivers, relays Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Robbie Ray joins Tim Lincecum company with blazing start to 2025
Robbie Ray is proving that patience pays off. The veteran left-hander has been nothing short of electric in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery, and on Wednesday afternoon, he joined elite company in San Francisco Giants history.
Willy Adames News / Yardbarker / May 4
Watch: Giants' Willy Adames catches fire vs. Rockies
San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames has floundered thus far, but Sunday's home game against the Colorado Rockies seemed like a prime opportunity to find his groove.
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