SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- New Giants manager Tony Vitello is used to being on the move. He was a fixture on the recruiting trail during his days as a college baseball coach, and he continued his peripatetic ways when he made an unprecedented leap from the University of Tennessee to the

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- On the first day of spring workouts for Giants pitchers and catchers, most of the attention focused on the arrival of the club’s newest lineup addition: three-time batting champion Luis Arraez. Arraez reported to Scottsdale Stadium after finalizing a one-year, $12 million deal with the Giants on

The Giants underwent a major leadership change over the offseason, bringing in former University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello to replace Bob Melvin as their manager. It’ll be a fascinating spring for Vitello, who will not only have to learn the ins and outs of pro ball but also determine

New Giants manager Tony Vitello’s path to pro ball was unlike anyone else’s. When he was tapped to replace Bob Melvin in October, Vitello became the first college coach to jump directly to managing in the big leagues without any coaching experience at the professional level.

The countdown to Spring Training is nearly over for the Giants.

The Giants announced Wednesday that rising prospects Bo Davidson and Parks Harber will be among the 19 non-roster invitees in big league camp this spring.

On Friday, Giants beat reporter Maria Guardado held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/sfgiants. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. The full AMA can be read here. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity. Assuming no further acquisitions, who do the Giants

Jung Hoo Lee has spent the last two seasons adjusting to unfamiliar territory. The former KBO star made the jump to the Majors after signing a six-year, $113 million deal with the Giants in December 2023, forcing him to learn to navigate life in a new league -- and a

The Giants’ outfield defense ranked among the worst in the Majors in 2025, but the unit received a significant boost now that a Gold Glove-winning center fielder is in the fold. Outfielder Harrison Bader signed a two-year contract, which was announced on Friday. Terms of the deal were not announced,

The Giants traded right-hander Kai-Wei Teng to the Astros in exchange for Minor League catcher Jancel Villarroel and international bonus pool money on Thursday. San Francisco needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Harrison Bader, who reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20.5 million deal on Monday,

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SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Logan Webb hoped to become teammates with Aaron Judge when the Giants pursued the star slugger in free agency in December 2022. But that possibility never materialized, as Judge ultimately spurned the Giants’ overtures and opted to re-sign with the Yankees. The two All-Stars have consequently

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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: