SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Bryce Eldridge debuted a new number at the Giants’ FanFest Tour stop at San Pedro Square Market on Saturday. The rookie first baseman was issued No. 78 when he made his Major League debut last September, but he managed to work his way down into the

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants were ahead of the curve when it came to scouting the international market. In the 1950s they emerged as the top importers of Latin American talent thanks to the pioneering efforts of legendary scout Alex Pompez, whose signings included Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda and the

If Statcast had been around during the playing days of legendary Giants sluggers like Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Barry Bonds, their names would likely feature prominently on the leaderboard for longest home runs in franchise history. Alas, the tracking technology wasn’t introduced until 2015, leaving many fans to wonder

The Giants are well represented in Cooperstown, with franchise icons Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda and Gaylord Perry among the select group of players who have secured plaques in the Hall of Fame. But the club has also employed a slew of talented players who, for various

SAN FRANCISCO -- Here is Maria Guardado’s ranking of the top three general managers in Giants history: • Giants' all-time best: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | LF | CF | RF | UTL | RHP | LHP | Relievers | Managers

One of the defining characteristics of Oracle Park lies beyond the right-field wall, in the small piece of the San Francisco Bay known as McCovey Cove. Named for Hall of Fame slugger Willie McCovey, one of the most popular Giants in franchise history, the body of water has served as

The Giants have a strong track record of acquiring and developing elite players who grew up in their own backyard. Here’s a look at the top five Bay Area natives who have suited up for the orange and black over the years: Barry Bonds Years with Giants: 1993-2007 The son

The MLB Draft can be a bit of a crapshoot, as evidenced by the spotty history of the Giants’ top selections. Here’s the full list of San Francisco’s top overall selection in each year’s Draft, dating back to 1965. (In years with more than one first-round pick, only the top

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five managers and players by position in the history of their franchise, based on each player’s career while with that club. These rankings are for

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

SAN FRANCISCO -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings

Drafting in baseball has long been an inexact science, but the Giants have had the good fortune of hitting on several players who developed into foundational pieces for some of the best teams in franchise history. Here’s a look at San Francisco’s Top 5 homegrown Draft picks:

The list of great baseball nicknames is stacked and includes all-time monikers like “The Sultan of Swat,” “Hammerin’ Hank” and “Mr. October.” Over the years, several Giants players have helped enrich that list with unique sobriquets of their own. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable nicknames in

Love him or hate him, there’s no denying Barry Bonds produced some of the most captivating seasons in baseball history during his 22-year career with the Pirates and Giants. He hit a record 762 home runs, won an unprecedented seven National League MVP Awards and earned a host of other

Rule 5 Draft picks have historically had a tough time sticking with Major League clubs, but that hasn’t stopped the Giants from rolling the dice on dozens of intriguing prospects. Here’s a look back at every player San Francisco has selected in the Rule 5 Draft over the past 50

MLB.com is starting a new series seeking to answer some of the most common fan questions about teams’ traditions, stadiums, players and history. Our first installment covered the origin of McCovey Cove and the history of splash hits. Our second will focus on another unique ballpark feature: Triples Alley. When

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

For the second consecutive year, the Giants have opened the international signing period by landing the highest-ranked amateur player from Latin America. This time around, it’s Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class.

A big summer is in store for Jeff Kent. On July 26, the former Giants second baseman will head to Cooperstown, N.Y., where he’ll be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A month later, he’ll travel to San Francisco for another special honor. The Giants announced Thursday that

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and