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Giants deal Arraez, Kilian to Phillies for two righty prospects

9:18 AM PDT

ARLINGTON -- The Giants kicked off Monday’s Trade Deadline by cashing in their biggest trade chip, finalizing a trade that sends All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez to the Phillies along with right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian. San Francisco received right-handed pitching prospects Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair from the Phillies in

Giants send Mahle to Braves in swap of pitchers

August 2, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Giants’ sell-off has begun. On the eve of Monday’s 3 p.m. PT Trade Deadline, the Giants sent veteran starter Tyler Mahle to the Braves in exchange for right-hander reliever Anthony Molina, who was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.

Arraez tuning out trade buzz with Deadline approaching

August 2, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The countdown to Monday’s 3 p.m. PT Trade Deadline is on for the Giants, who figure to be one of the most active teams on the market this year. The Giants have looked like clear sellers for weeks now, a status that was only further confirmed following

With trade chip Arraez out (cramping), Basabe steps up with 4 RBI night

August 2, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- With two days to go until Monday’s Trade Deadline, the Giants scratched All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez from their starting lineup less than 20 minutes before Saturday’s 6-5 walk-off loss to the Padres at Petco Park. Arraez is viewed as one of the Giants’ top trade chips

Vitello defends Adames' work ethic following viral broadcast comment

August 1, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Giants manager Tony Vitello came out in defense of Willy Adames after the veteran shortstop’s work ethic was seemingly called into question on national television on Friday night. In the bottom of the third inning of the Giants’ 7-0 loss the Padres on Friday, Apple TV broadcaster

Chapman (abdominal strain) hits snag in rehab, delaying anticipated return

August 1, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Giants were hoping Matt Chapman would be ready to return from his abdominal strain this weekend, but the veteran third baseman is expected to be out longer than expected after continuing to feel discomfort while running. “Unfortunately, we've been trying to push it to get me

Giants' dynamic duo: Prospects Gonzalez, Hernández flashing their skills at San Jose

August 1, 2026

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Giants suspend payment on Bader's salary following scooter crash

July 31, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- President of baseball operations Buster Posey announced Friday that the Giants will be suspending payment of Harrison Bader’s salary while they look into the circumstances of a scooter crash that further damaged the 32-year-old outfielder’s injured left foot on Sunday. “Over the weekend, Harrison Bader was involved

Ray delivers 6-inning gem as Giants future remains uncertain

July 31, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Robbie Ray has been traded four times over his professional career, the most recent of which brought him over to the Giants from the Mariners in January 2024. The expectation is he’ll be moved a fifth time in the coming days, as the 34-year-old left-hander is viewed

Susac swats out of slump with 1st and 2nd career Major League homers

July 29, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- More than halfway through his rookie season, Daniel Susac can finally say he’s gone yard in the big leagues. The Giants’ young backstop crushed his first two career Major League homers to set the tone for a 16-3 romp over the first-place Brewers on Wednesday afternoon at

Longtime fan Flora returns to Oracle Park as Giants' 1st-round pick

July 29, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Jackson Flora is no stranger to Oracle Park. The No. 4 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, Flora grew up rooting for the Giants in nearby Pleasanton, Calif., and joked that he must have sat in every seat in the ballpark when he attended games as

Bader's injury recovery delayed by scooter crash

McDonald to undergo Tommy John surgery, will likely miss all of 2027
July 29, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants center fielder Harrison Bader will face a lengthier rehab process than expected after he was involved in a scooter accident that further damaged his injured left foot, the club announced Tuesday. Bader has been out since May 29 with left plantar fasciitis and met with Dr.

Schmitt has left meniscus tear, could miss rest of '26 season

July 28, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants got bad news regarding breakout infielder Casey Schmitt, who landed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee meniscus tear on Tuesday. Infielder Osleivis Basabe was selected from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Schmitt sustained the injury while running the bases in the

As Deadline nears, Mahle shows best stuff in 6 scoreless innings

July 28, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Second baseman Luis Arraez and left-hander Robbie Ray have been viewed as the Giants’ most obvious candidates to be moved ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. But there’s another pending free agent who seems likely to garner interest from contending teams over the next week: right-hander

Eldridge hits historic HR but Giants can't cash in on chance to take series

July 19, 2026

SEATTLE -- The Giants hoped to set a better tone for themselves coming out of the All-Star break, but their first series of the second half featured many of the same pitfalls that have plagued them throughout the year. A short start from veteran left-hander Robbie Ray and costly defensive

On verge of longest winning streak of the year, Giants lose in dramatic fashion

July 19, 2026

SEATTLE -- For a while, it looked like the Giants might finally reel off four consecutive wins for the first time this season. Instead, they ended up falling short in devastating fashion.

No. 4 overall Draft pick Flora signs with Giants (source)

July 18, 2026

SEATTLE -- One week after being taken with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, right-hander Jackson Flora is officially a member of the Giants' organization. Flora, a Bay Area native who emerged as the top-ranked pitcher in this year’s Draft class, signed with his hometown team

Adames, Eldridge homer as Giants come out of break swinging

Roupp tosses 7 scoreless innings; Foley sharp in 1st appearance since '24
July 18, 2026

SEATTLE -- Not much went right for the Giants in the first half, but manager Tony Vitello felt the All-Star break was a chance for his club to reset and show it was capable of playing better baseball down the stretch. “It's nice to kind of see the fresh-start attitude

Giants activate Susac off IL; Chapman likely to return after road trip

July 17, 2026

SEATTLE -- The Giants will move forward with a trio of rookie catchers after activating Daniel Susac off the 10-day injured list and designating veteran Eric Haase for assignment prior to Friday night’s second-half opener against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Susac, 25, returned after missing 16 games with a

Giants should be sellers at Trade Deadline, but who could be on the move?

July 15, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants came into the season with hopes of surging back into the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Instead, they find themselves near the bottom of the National League West, a disastrous turn for a team that appeared to be built to contend after making

Known for his bat, Arraez adding All-Star glove at second base to résumé

July 13, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Luis Arraez has three batting titles to his credit and should be firmly in the mix for a fourth one this season. But that might not be the only hardware that could be attainable for the 29-year-old veteran.

Here are Giants' 2026 Draft picks

July 12, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants focused on stockpiling pitching in the 2026 MLB Draft, selecting young hurlers with 12 of their 21 selections. The haul was headlined by UC Santa Barbara right-hander Jackson Flora (No. 4 overall) and Southside Christian High School (S.C.) left-hander Carson Bolemon (No. 29 overall), who

'We're capable of better': Giants looking for consistency in second half

July 12, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Tony Vitello provided a frank response when asked how he would assess his first half as the Giants’ rookie manager. “A learning experience, for sure,” Vitello said.

More homers by the Bay? Giants pick Peyton Bonds, Barry's nephew, in Round 3

July 11, 2026

The Giants selected a familiar name with a legendary family pedigree during Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday afternoon: Peyton Bonds. Yep, he’s related to Barry Bonds and Bobby Bonds. Peyton is Barry’s nephew and Bobby’s grandson -- son of Bobby Jr., who played 11 years of

Giants nab top pitcher, Bay Area native Flora with 4th pick in '26 Draft

July 11, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants snagged a local product with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, selecting right-hander Jackson Flora out of UC Santa Barbara.