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Clark recalls thrill of representing Team USA at '84 Olympics 

March 22, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- On the heels of a successful World Baseball Classic, momentum seems to be building for Major League players to potentially participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. There are still hurdles to be cleared, but if it happens, count Giants ace Logan Webb among the players

Giants shore up lefty relief depth by agreeing to deal with Borucki

March 21, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants shored up their left-handed relief depth by agreeing to a one-year Major League deal with Ryan Borucki on Saturday. Borucki, who turns 32 on March 31, joined the White Sox on a Minor League contract over the offseason and worked six scoreless innings with eight

Back from Classic, Webb prepares for another Opening Day start

March 21, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Logan Webb made his final start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in Houston, but he always planned to see the entire tournament through. He accompanied his teammates to Miami for the final two rounds and soaked in the playoff-like atmosphere at loanDepot park,

Arraez opens up about emotional experience winning gold with Venezuela

March 20, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The emotions came pouring out of Luis Arraez after he watched Venezuela defeat Team USA, 3-2, and win his country’s first World Baseball Classic title on Tuesday. He fell to his knees and wept on the field. He belted the Venezuelan national anthem at the top of

Bader (hamstring) sidelined as Giants continue to consider outfield picture

March 20, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants were looking forward to getting their starting outfield back together after welcoming Heliot Ramos, Jung Hoo Lee and Harrison Bader back from the World Baseball Classic this week. But the trio will have to wait a little longer to play alongside each other again.

Yankees-Giants Opening Day starters: Fried vs. Webb

March 20, 2026

The first pitch of the 2026 MLB season will come at Oracle Park, where the Giants and Yankees are set to face off on MLB Opening Night on Wednesday. The clash will be exclusively streamed on Netflix, marking the first time a live MLB game will be carried by the

How a bad break turned out to be the best break for Giants' prospect Cohen

March 20, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Giants outfield prospect Trevor Cohen was planning to play in the Cape Cod League following his sophomore season at Rutgers in 2024, but he was forced to scrap those plans following an unlucky break -- literally.

Giants want top prospect Eldridge to get more reps at Triple-A

March 19, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Bryce Eldridge's bid for a spot on the Giants’ Opening Day roster is over. The club optioned its No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 25 overall to Triple-A Sacramento as part of the latest round of Spring Training cuts on Thursday. Outfielder Grant McCray and infielder

Birdsong opts for Tommy John surgery, will miss 2026 campaign

March 19, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Hayden Birdsong will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair a right forearm strain and ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his throwing elbow, the Giants announced Thursday. The procedure, which will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas next week, typically has a recovery period of

Giants make round of Spring Training cuts as prospects Whisenhunt, Rodriguez head to Triple-A

March 18, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- With the Cactus League slate winding down, the Giants are starting to take more notable steps to narrow down their options for their Opening Day roster.

How a home batting cage built a prospect and strengthened a bond

March 18, 2026

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Here’s the Giants’ Spring Breakout roster (Thurs., 6 p.m. PT)

March 18, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The future of the Giants will be on display on Thursday, when the organization’s top prospects are set to team up for their Spring Breakout game at Scottsdale Stadium. Here’s everything you need to know about the annual prospect showcase:

How about that homer?! Encarnacion making up for lost time in roster bid

March 16, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Giants have a week remaining on their Cactus League slate, but it’s hard to imagine anyone hitting a more impressive home run than the one Jerar Encarnacion crushed on Sunday.

Birdsong weighing treatment options after right forearm, UCL strain diagnoses

March 15, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Hayden Birdsong hoped he’d miss minimal time after experiencing right elbow soreness during his last Cactus League outing on Tuesday. But it’s now looking like the young starter won’t be returning to the mound anytime soon. The Giants announced Sunday that Birdsong’s MRI exam revealed a Grade

Ray's flow state highlights Giants' near-perfect game

Five pitchers combined for first 26 outs vs. Milwaukee
March 15, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Robbie Ray said he felt like he was in a flow state on the mound on Sunday, and it showed. The veteran left-hander fired five perfect innings to help the Giants come within one out of a combined perfect game in a 7-1 win over the Brewers

Giants tab Webb as Opening Day starter for fifth straight season

March 14, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Logan Webb shined in his two starts for Team USA this month, giving up one run over 8 2/3 innings to help lead the American squad into the World Baseball Classic semifinals. When he returns to Giants camp next week, Webb will have yet another big assignment

Miller's spring debut a welcomed sight for injury-depleted Giants 'pen

March 13, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants’ bullpen depth has been thinned by injuries as of late, but they welcomed a key arm back to the mound on Friday.

Birdsong's bullpen hopes on pause due to elbow soreness

March 13, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Giants right-hander Hayden Birdsong is being evaluated for elbow soreness, manager Tony Vitello said following San Francisco’s 3-3 tie against the White Sox on Thursday night. Birdsong, 24, topped out at 99.6 mph while working a scoreless sixth inning in his most recent Cactus League appearance against

McDonald remains a name to watch for Opening Day roster

March 13, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- No Giants pitcher has boosted his stock as much as Trevor McDonald has this spring. The 25-year-old right-hander continued to make his case for a spot on the Opening Day roster by working four innings of two-run ball in the Giants’ 3-3 tie with the White Sox

Another look at how Giants' Opening Day roster could shape up

March 10, 2026

With two weeks to go until Opening Night on March 25, the Giants have yet to attain full clarity on their roster outlook for the 2026 campaign. Mounting injuries have muddied the bullpen picture, and it remains to be seen whether No. 1 prospect Bryce Eldridge will open the season

How a gaming teammate got Chavez a coaching role with Giants

March 6, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Jesse Chavez’s path to becoming the Giants’ new bullpen coach started with a Call of Duty session eight years ago. In 2018, Chavez was gearing up to play the video game with his then-Rangers teammate Mike Minor. Minor asked Chavez if he could invite one of his

Peguero, Sanmartin injuries give Giants more questions in bullpen

March 4, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants’ bullpen competition is suddenly looking as wide open as ever. Roster hopefuls Joel Peguero (left hamstring strain) and Reiver Sanmartin (right hip flexor pain) both suffered recent setbacks that could make them questionable for Opening Day on March 25, creating more questions about how the

Giants prospect Eldridge soaks in brush with Team USA stars

March 4, 2026

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Chasing gold in Classic, Team USA taking inspiration from Olympic legend

March 4, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In the run-up to the World Baseball Classic, Team USA is taking cues from the most decorated athlete in Olympic history: 23-time gold medalist Michael Phelps. The legendary swimmer was invited to attend Team USA’s group dinner on Monday night and shared an inspiring speech that resonated

Team USA sets its star-studded rotation for World Baseball Classic

March 3, 2026

PHOENIX -- Team USA has set its star-studded rotation for the World Baseball Classic. Manager Mark DeRosa said Monday that Logan Webb, Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes and Nolan McLean are lined up to start the first four games of pool play, in that order.