Rafael Devers getting his groove back. Hits home run in first at-bat tonight, eight-game hit streak, eight hits in last 23 ABs, fourth homer of year, second in two games. Giants kinda need this guy to hit.

Giants updates: Vitello said he expects Webb (knee discomfort) to make next start if medical team is OK with it. Susac could be available by end of next trip, which starts in LA and ends in Sac. Schmitt working out in right field, yet another OF option.

Excellent story in @sfstandard by Michael McLaughlin and George Kelly on the news today that a stretch of I-80 is now named “Willie Mays Highway” – with clever reaction from the man after which a stretch of the Bay Bridge is named: Willie Brown. sfstandard.com/2026/05/06/w...

Willie Mays and cake always went together every May 6. For his 89th birthday, this was the one from the celebration at his house. Coolest thing ever. Today would have been Willie’s 95th. The world misses the Say Hey Kid, the greatest ever.

From Giants park: Eldridge DH again, Rodriguez catching again, Schmitt at second, Arraez and Bailey out of lineup, McDonald optioned, Peguero reinstated, Webb on mound.

Bryce Eldridge/Jesus Rodriguez era starts 1-0. Two newcomers hitless, but Giants got 3-2 win over San Diego to snap six-game skid. Schmitt homers, McDonald stellar in win, Kilian first save since he was at Texas Tech in 2017. Giants now 5-2 against the Dodgers and Padres.

Bryce Eldridge is the DH today. Tony Vitello said Eldridge will be in the lineup again in this series. Sounds like he won’t start every single day but most days.

Tony Vitello hinted Casey Schmitt could eventually get reps in a corner outfield spot. At third base today. Can play the other infield spots. Giants would probably love if he becomes a Mauricio Dubon type.

Lot of Giants moves today

In Giants clubhouse: Eldridge will wear jersey number 8, Rodríguez 79. Encarnacion, Brennan don’t appear to be present.

One of the coolest rooms at the Hall of Fame showcases the New Inductees Exhibit. Here is part of Jeff Kent’s exhibit. Pretty cool that he loaned his 2000 MVP award with the Giants to the museum for this purpose.

“Today, I am the greatest of all time.” Rickey Henderson became baseball’s stolen base king #OTD in 1991. 📸: Brad Mangin

Tonight's Giants-Phillies game has been postponed and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader tomorrow. Game 1 will start at 12:35 p.m. ET, followed by Game 2 at 5:35 p.m. ET.

Giants bullpen moves: They call up Gregory Santos from Triple-A Sacramento and option Blade Tidwell. Jared Oliva was transferred to 60-day injured list. Santos had a 2.45 ERA in eight AAA outings. Back with the Giants for the first time since 2022.

No way

That would be glorious

“I've never seen a player like him. … Sometimes the little guy is considered scrappy, but he's not like that. He's got power. He's more than just a scrappy little guy.” Get to know Giants SS prospect Jhonny Level, who packs a lot more punch than his 5-foot-8 frame would suggest:

Patrick Bailey three-run homer to break the scoreless tie. Because of course that just happened. Giants lead Dodgers 3-0. Figure that out.

Giants catcher Daniel Susac (right elbow ulnar neuritis), said today he felt a tingling sensation in the elbow over the weekend in Washington. Gradually, it became painful to throw. Will miss two to three weeks, he said he’ll fight to get back ASAP.

Jung Hoo Lee back in right field, quad issue not serious, it seems: SS Adames, 2B Arraez, 3B Chapman, 1B Devers, DH Schmitt, RF Lee, LF Ramos, CF Gilbert, C Bailey. RH Mahle on mound. So is Ohtani.

San Francisco news in real time: yes, there’s a mansion shortage — one just sold for $56M. Meanwhile, even doctors are picking up side hustles, and the Giants might be winning fights more than games. These stories and more at sfstandard.com #inrealtime #news

Always a great thing when Rickwood Field in Birmingham is showcased. Latest East-West Classic will be June 19, a Juneteenth celebration, a tribute to the Negro Leagues All-Star Games arranged by Major League Baseball. It’s where a teenaged Willie Mays played for the Black Barons.

That must have felt good for Rafael Devers. Didn’t strand anybody this time. Three-run homer in the sixth, game’s first runs. That’s why Giants got him.

Daniel Susac is first Giant to get hits in his first five career at-bats since 1900. The previous best career start by a Giant was a 4-for-4, in 1959, a fellow named McCovey.

Delivering (Luke) Easter greetings from Cooperstown 💐

Giants’ lineup vs. Mets. Rafael Devers is getting his first start at first base. Willy Adames - SS Luis Arraez - 2B Matt Chapman - 3B Rafael Devers - 1B Heliot Ramos - LF  Jung Hoo Lee - RF Jerar Encarnacion - DH Harrison Bader - CF Patrick Bailey - C RHP Logan Webb

Giants reliever Jose Butto has blood clot in his right arm, the team said, and is to have a procedure to remove

League made scoring change and gave Chapman an error for first-inning throw. So he was charged with two errors on the day and Schmitt none. I thought in real time both E’s should have gone to the first baseman.

Regarding the clip of Matt Chapman seemingly telling Casey Schmitt to catch the f—-ing ball, Tony Vitello compared it to what you might tell your brother in the backyard if he didn’t catch your throws.

Tony Vitello’s reaction to the final out in his first win as a big-league manager

First Giants homer of the season: Harrison Bader