The Giants made a mildly surprising decision last week to non-tender left-hander Joey Lucchesi. A week later, they’re adding another lefty with a history of strikeout stuff. www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/27/s...

Parks Harber wasn’t considered the headliner of the Camilo Doval trade. But since joining the org, all the undrafted prospect has done is hit. “When you can find somebody who’s a hitter first with power second, it’s pretty unique to our sport.” www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/25/s...

Talked with Bruce Bochy about his new role, Tony Vitello and whether another stint as manager might be in the cards www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/23/s...

JT Brubaker and Joey Lucchesi were similar-ish archetypes in that they were former starters turned multi-inning relievers. I suspect one of the reasons the Giants went with Brubaker is because he's had higher K%. Which the Giants' bullpen needs after finishing 27th in K/9.

The Giants announce that they've tendered a one-year contract to right-hander JT Brubaker. Brubaker is the only one of their arbitration-eligible players who was tendered a contract. Andrew Knizner was DFA'd and Joey Lucchesi was non-tendered.

The Giants have non-tendered LHP Joey Lucchesi, per source. @jonheyman.bsky.social had it first.

Encarnacion, without question, has the most pop of all their outfielders. His season got derailed by numerous injuries, and I feel like he’ll have a real shot to win a job in camp. It’s hard to find players who can routinely generate his exit velocities.

One final note on Wiemer: vs. RHP: .178/.270/.289 (.559 OPS) vs. LHP: .255/.295/.484 (.779 OPS) Luis Matos often started against lefties, but he had a .636 OPS vs. LHP in 2025. If Wiemer can hit LHP along with plus defense, he might be ahead of Matos for backup OF.

Last year, San Francisco's outfielders ranked last in the majors in outs above average (-18). Over his three-year MLB career, Joey Wiemer has been worth +11 defensive runs saved and +7 outs above average.

Alex Burg will be returning to next year’s coaching staff as catching coach and MLB field coordinator, per source.

This was my first time voting for NL MVP. I voted for Shohei Ohtani, as did everyone else who had a vote. Picking Ohtani was pretty straightforward. Spots 2-10? Not so much. It was a fun process, and I wanted to outline my thinking on every spot. www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/13/d...

The Giants have acquired RHP Logan Martin from the Kansas City Royals for Mason Black. Black was DFA’d last week. Martin, 24, posted a 3.45 ERA and 3.79 FIP over 22 starts last year for the Royals’ High-A affiliate.

Between Bochy, Dusty Baker and Ron Wotus — among others — Tony Vitello won't have a shortage of experienced voices he can consult as he makes the leap from collegiate head coach to major-league manager.

The Giants officially announce that they've hired former manager Bruce Bochy as a special advisor.

Patrick Bailey had a Fielding Run Value of +31, the most in a single season since 2018. The NL Platinum Glove goes to Fernando Tatis Jr., who was worth +9 FRV.

Can confirm that Garvin Alston will not return for next year’s coaching staff. @susanslusser.bsky.social had it first.

The Giants will now be looking for a new pitching coach as J.P. Martinez heads to Atlanta to become their bullpen coach.

Patrick Bailey entered ‘25 as the game’s best defensive catcher. Still, he had a glaring weakness — a transformed weakness into a strength. “… the amount of changes he can make so quickly is incredible to work with.” www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/06/s...

Patrick Bailey wants a monopoly on the Gold Glove Award. After one of the best defensive seasons ever, his ambition isn’t outlandish. On Bailey, who got even better in ‘25. “The conversion was, ‘This isn’t about winning one, it’s about winning 10.’” www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/06/s...

One of Tony Vitello’s first big tasks as manager will be assembling his coaching staff. There will be several holdovers, but the Giants won’t just run it back. And there’s a certain first-base coach who could make a lot of sense to add. www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/04/w...

The Giants decline Tom Murphy’s $4 million club option. He’s a free agent. He only played 13 games after signing before the 2024 season.

Logan Webb led the majors in innings and the National League in strikeouts, but he isn’t a finalist for NL Cy Young.

The Giants have their manager. The Dodgers have their dynasty. The offseason is here, so here’s a look at what’s ahead. www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/03/w...

Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb become the first battery to win the Gold Glove Award in the same season since Yadi and Waino in 2013. "So, it’s a really cool accomplishment and I’m super excited about it.” www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/02/s...

Logan Webb on Tony Vitello: "I'm super excited. He seems like he has a ton of energy. He's very smart. He brings a ton of passion. ... I think it's going to be a healthy energy boost to our team and our clubhouse. I think he's very smart too."

It wasn't easy for Tony Vitello to leave Knoxville. He said it would've have to be "a certain set of circumstances" for him to leave. So, how'd Buster Posey and the Giants lure Vitello away from Tennessee? “They took their time, they gave me space." www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/31/h...

Tony Vitello sat behind home plate for Game 7 of the 2014 World Series. Buster Posey was, well, literally behind home plate. The Giants have about .500 since that night. Now, Posey is tasking Vitello with leading the Giants back to prominence. www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/30/s...

Anything important happening today?

Giants win, 5-4. The Giants didn't play a very fundamental game. Hayden Birdsong walked five, they went 2-for-9 with RISP and they cost themselves three times on the bases. They won anyways. They're still undefeated since the shakeup. They're 36-28.

Justin Verlander is nearing his return from the injured list. What does that mean for Kyle Harrison? Plus, a scheduled off day for Willy Adames. www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/06/s...

Willy Adames will receive an off day on Sunday, which will give him two days of rest with Monday being an off day. Justin Verlander threw ~35 pitches in his live bullpen. The next step is seeing how he feels tomorrow. Kyle Harrison will throw a side tomorrow. He’s doing fine.

Looks like Justin Verlander just wrapped up a live bullpen. We’ll get an additional update on him pregame.

On Tuesday afternoon, Buster Posey said "we’re trying to exhaust all options." On Wednesday afternoon, Posey exhausted some options — and made his first truly difficult roster move in the process. www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/04/s...

The Giants are shaking things up: LaMonte Wade Jr. and Sam Huff DFA’d Christian Koss optioned to Triple-A Dom Smith signs a one-year MLB deal Daniel Johnson and Andrew Knizner selected from Triple-A

Jordan Hicks was placed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to June 2) with right great toe inflammation. RHP Sean Hjelle has been recalled.

Along with Bryce Eldridge, Buster Posey confirmed with reporters that Trent Harris is headed to Triple-A Sacramento as well.

I can confirm that the Giants are promoting Bryce Eldridge to Triple-A Sacramento, per source. @susanslusser.bsky.social had it first.

The Giants have scored 30 runs over their last 15 games. The last time they scored 30 runs (or fewer) in a 15-game stretch was from June 23, 2014 to July 8, 2014.

LaMonte Wade Jr. is day-to-day with a right hand contusion. His X-ray was negative.

LaMonte Wade Jr. got hit in the hand with a 95 mph four-seam fastball from the Padres' Stephen Kolek. He initially stayed in the game to run, but he's now out of the game. Casey Schmitt will take his place.

Justin Verlander is scheduled to throw a bullpen at Oracle Park on Tuesday.

Bryce Eldridge has seen most of Will Clark’s YouTube highlights. That includes the time Clark started a brawl against the Cardinals. In their time working together, Clark has tried to impart a simple message to Eldridge: “People are scared of him.” www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/01/b...

The Flying Squirrels play about 100 miles from Bryce Eldridge’s hometown. He’s enjoying the time home, but he knows California is calling. I caught up in Eldridge in Richmond, Va., where we talked defense, his relationship with Will Clark and more. www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/01/b...

Camilo Doval is taking back over as the Giants’ closer. My story from last week on how Doval found his form — and got back to pitching with joy. www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/24/h...

RICHMOND, Va. — Heard there’s a decent first base prospect here.

Robbie Ray is up to six consecutive quality starts, posting a 1.62 ERA during this stretch. Here's what he had to say following today's win. Full video: youtu.be/laYlHvdfS9s

Before they were teammates, Sam Huff hated facing Robbie Ray. But he's more than happy to serve as Ray's primary catcher. On Ray, who turned in his sixth straight quality start as the Giants took a series. "I love working with him." www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/25/s...

Giants win, 3-2. Robbie Ray allowed one run over six innings, continuing his recent excellent stretch. Ryan Walker made things interesting in the ninth, but slams the door. The Giants begin their three-city trip with a series win. They're 31-22.

CJ Abrams doubles, and James Wood does the same. Ryan Walker allows a run, and the Giants lead is now 3-2.

Randy Rodríguez hasn't allowed a run this month. His ERA on the season is 0.79.