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Giants hire James Rowson as offensive coordinator

November 12, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- President of baseball operations Buster Posey told reporters at the General Managers Meetings on Tuesday that the Giants were “pretty close” to finalizing a deal with a new hitting coach. Two days later, the search officially came to an end. The Giants announced Thursday that they’ve hired

Here’s every ranked prospect that needs to be protected ahead of Tuesday’s 40-man deadline

November 12, 2026

All 30 Major League teams have decisions to make ahead of Tuesday's 6 p.m. ET deadline to set 40-man rosters. Eligible players who are not added to their respective organization's roster by then can be selected by another organization in the Rule 5 Draft, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec.

Giants' Mendez closes out Arizona Fall League slate with a gem

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November 12, 2026

MESA, Ariz. – The 2026 season didn’t go the way the Giants envisioned, but the club’s climb to the No. 5 spot on MLB Pipeline’s in-season farm system rankings marked one of the most precipitous rises for any organization in a decade, a sign of the talent that’s on the

Rodríguez shut down after brief AFL stint

November 11, 2026

This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado’s Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SAN FRANCISCO -- Randy Rodríguez's stint in the Arizona Fall League is over. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey told reporters at the

Giants, Bader nearing resolution of contract dispute over July scooter crash

More changes to coaching staff announced
November 11, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Harrison Bader saga is close to coming to an end for the Giants. President of baseball operations Buster Posey told reporters at the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday that a joint statement will be released soon addressing the situation with Bader, whose pay

Say Hey Kid to be featured on 2027 USPS stamp

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November 10, 2026

The United States Postal Service announced on Monday its new lineup of stamps set to debut in 2027, including one that’s perfect for anyone fond of collecting stamps or baseball cards. Hall of Fame center fielder Willie Mays will be featured on one of the 15 stamp designs the USPS

Latest Giants injuries & transactions

November 6, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.

Eldridge picks up down-ballot NL Rookie of the Year votes

November 9, 2026

Below are point totals for the balloting for the 2026 Rookie of the Year Award, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Ballots for each award were submitted prior to the start of the postseason from two writers in every city. The system rewards seven

'27 Rookie of the Year candidates -- one from each team

November 10, 2026

Sometimes rookies can be seen a mile away and it's clear they will make a big splash once they hit the big leagues full time. Others can sneak up on you, flying under the radar until they're given the opportunity to show what they can do. A year ago, we

What’s next for Schmitt after breakout season?

November 6, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Not much went right for the 2026 Giants, but they can certainly feel good about the strides they saw from Casey Schmitt. Schmitt, 27, emerged as one of San Francisco’s best players before going down with a season-ending left knee injury in late July, delivering career highs

Giants lose hitting coach Mense to Royals

November 6, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants will have a notable vacancy to fill on manager Tony Vitello’s coaching staff this offseason, as Hunter Mense has left the organization to become a hitting coach for the Royals. The news was announced Friday morning. Mense, 42, spent four seasons as an assistant hitting

Devers seeking 1st Silver Slugger Award with Giants, third overall

November 5, 2026

The Silver Slugger Award is presented to the best hitter at each position in each league annually, and it is voted on by MLB managers and coaches (who are not allowed to vote for players on their own teams). The coveted honor was established in 1980, with new categories for

Which prospects might the Giants protect from the Rule 5 Draft?

November 4, 2026

This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado’s Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The Giants have spent the first part of the offseason cleaning up their 40-man roster, which needed to be trimmed back down to 40

Buttó, Beck among 9 players departing from Giants

November 2, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Facing a roster crunch, the Giants announced a flurry of moves to get their 40-man roster back down to an even 40 players on Monday. The Giants cut nine players, with José Buttó (Rangers), Duncan Davitt (Reds), Brett Harris (Phillies), Shay Whitcomb (Phillies) and Zach Morgan (Orioles)

Here are the rosters for Sunday's AFL Fall Stars Game

November 8, 2026

In last year’s Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, Kevin McGonigle led off for the American League, Hagen Smith struck out a pair in a scoreless inning of relief and Sam Antonacci picked up two RBIs, including the game-winner on a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of the

Breaking down the Fall Stars Game participants by organization

November 8, 2026

The Arizona Fall League created a Fall Stars Game in 2006 to highlight the most talented players in a circuit full of top prospects. The first 19 contests spotlighted several future big league notables such as Ronald Acuña Jr., Pete Alonso, Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, Francisco Lindor, Andrew

Bochy, Sabean, Baker up for Hall on Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot

November 2, 2026

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires on Monday, and the list of individuals up for election is a who’s who of managers and executives who made significant contributions to the game dating back to the late 20th century. A

Eldridge ranks high on '26 rookies based on long-term value list

November 9, 2026

Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle entered the 2026 season ranked as baseball's two best prospects, in that order, on MLB Pipeline's Top 100. Griffin made his big league debut in April at age 19 and starred in May before a pair of injuries sidelined him for most of the next

How are Giants prospects performing in Arizona Fall League?

October 30, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The MLB postseason may be over, but competition remains fully underway in the Arizona Fall League, which is expected to run until the championship game on Nov. 15. Here’s a look at how three Giants prospects have fared while playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions:

Giants pick up Minor League lefty Neubeck from Nats in exchange for Furman

November 1, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants cleared another spot on their 40-man roster on Sunday by trading infielder Nate Furman to the Nationals in exchange for Minor League left-hander Tony Neubeck. Furman, 25, spent most of the 2026 season at Triple-A Sacramento, where he batted .293 with a .791 OPS and

Checking in on No. 4 prospect Level in winter ball

November 2, 2026

The World Series is over but important reps are being taken for a number of prospects this offseason in winter ball. Nine players on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list have been making noise along with some other up-and-comers during the first few weeks of game action. Additionally, Tigres del

Giants lose McCray, Roxby to waiver claims as 40-man shuffle begins

Foley, Gage, Basabe outrighted to Triple-A; Giants have to reinstate 16 players from 60-day IL by Monday
October 29, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- One day after the Brewers were crowned World Series champions, the Giants made their first moves of the offseason, trimming five players off their 40-man roster. The club announced Thursday that outfielder Grant McCray and right-hander Braxton Roxby have been claimed off waivers by the Mariners and

How will the Giants resolve their 40-man roster predicament?

October 28, 2026

This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado’s Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.