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Saturday, June 13, 2026
Tony Vitello naming a closer won't make SF Giants fans feel any better about bullpen

SF Giants manager Tony Vitello named Caleb Kilian the team's closer but that is not going to make fans feel any better about the state of the bullpen.

Let’s Play “Armchair GM”* This Week!

by DrLefty *Bonus points for the first commenter who can tell us what’s wrong with the picture above–and no, it’s not “That’s not Zack Minasian.” I asked my imaginary AI friend to make me a...

A new covenant is needed

In their return to the baseball field after mounting a historic comeback against the Nationals on Wednesday, the San Francisco Giants — you guessed it! — were nearly shut-out by the Chicago...

SF Giants move on from puzzling offseason move after designating veteran outfielder for assignment

Earlier this week, the SF Giants moved on from veteran outfielder Will Brennan after designating him for assignment. The transaction upends a puzzling offseason move.

Cubs' Ben Brown surrounded by All-Star talk as he prepares to face Giants

A pitcher making an improbable run for a National League All-Star berth will go up against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night for the second t

Giants' Bryce Eldridge is making a definitive statement

Eldridge's stats right now are proving who he is as a hitter.

Young SF Giants pitcher is leading all starters in key pitching stat

Trevor McDonald has made a good impression in his longest look yet as a starter. The young SF Giants starter is pitching well due in large part to a league-leading ground ball rate.

Saturday BP: Player of the Week

Good morning, baseball fans! Another week of San Francisco Giants baseball is coming to an end this weekend, so it’s time to make our picks for Player of the Week! I am really enjoying this thing...

Friday, June 12, 2026
Bad and bigoted

It took less than one pitch for the San Francisco Giants to ruin their Friday night game. The stands had yet to fill in. The clock had yet to strike 7:10. The umpire had yet to say “play ball.”...

Javier Assad, Cubs stifle Giants in near-shutout to win opener

Michael Busch bombed a three-run homer into the San Francisco Bay, Javier Assad combined with two relievers on a four-hitter and the Chicago Cubs open

Giants To Use Caleb Kilian As Closer

The Giants have named Caleb Kilian their closer, manager Tony Vitello told reporters before tonight’s game against the Cubs (link via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area). They had used a...

Elder-led Curacao prepare for soccer giants Germany

The latest country to make its World Cup debut will also have the oldest coach ever in the tournament when Curacao plays traditional powerhouse German

6/12 Gamethread: Giants vs. Cubs

The San Francisco Giants welcome the Chicago Cubs to Oracle Park tonight for a rematch of last weekend’s series. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Landen Roupp, who enters...

Jung Hoo Lee's hit streak may force SF Giants into yet another risky contract

The SF Giants have to be thrilled with Jung Hoo Lee's recent surge but it could potentially lead to them signing a player to another risky contract.

Landen Roupp explains why he inscribed Bible verse on Giants' Pride Night cap

Friday was Pride Night at Oracle Park, with the Giants wearing special caps with a rainbow version of their logo for the occasion. San Francisco starter Landen Roupp donned the Pride Night hat...

Matt Chapman might be giving SF Giants chance to bail themselves out at trade deadline

SF Giants third baseman Matt Chapman had a brutal start to the season but his resurgence could allow the Giants to trade him away if they wanted to.

What we learned as Jung Hoo Lee's hitting streak ends in Giants' loss to Cubs

SAN FRANCISCO — The best win of the season was followed by, well, a very normal 2026 Giants game. Any momentum from Bryce Eldridge’s walk-off slam on Wednesday apparently got buried on the off...

Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, June 11: Charlie Szykowny leads a home run derby

All seven of the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates were in action on Thursday, so let’s jump straight into all of it! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect...

The SF Giants’ bullpen problem is real, and the fixes remain unclear

The SF Giants have watched their bullpen issues become harder to ignore, and the possible solutions remain complicated as the season moves along.

KROG #46

It’s a whole lot of Bryce Eldridge talk on the latest KROG podcast, as Kerry Crowley and I kick around what the emergence of their top prospect means for the franchise going forward.There R Giants...

Giants recall reliever Walker from Triple-A, option Seymour
Giants bring back Ryan Walker, option Carson Seymour

In a move that will surely infuriate KNBR callers, the San Francisco Giants are bringing back Ryan Walker. Prior to Friday’s series opener against the Chicago Cubs, the Giants announced that the...

It’s some of the worst pitching you’ll ever see

I’ve spent a lot of time this season comparing the 2026 Giants’ record to the records of bad teams throughout franchise history, but as it becomes clearer and clearer that this team, though fun,...

Ryan Walker returns from minors as Giants seek hierarchy for struggling bullpen

SAN FRANCISCO — On the day when Ryan Walker returned from a month back in the minors, Giants manager Tony Vitello — for the first time — named a closer. For now, it will be Caleb Kilian as the...

Series Preview: Giants-Cubs Rematch

The Cubs have lost 2 out of 3 in their last 4 series, including last weekend in Chicago against the San Francisco Giants. By the way, the extra innings game on Sunday Night Baseball wound up being...

SF Giants News: Mike Krukow said WHAT? Carson Seymour demoted, Jerar Encarnacion's new home

The SF Giants are still feeling good after a walk-off grand slam on Wednesday and there are some news nuggets that were easy to miss with all the excitement.

Charlie Szykowny Helps Power Richmond to Brink of Playoffs

SF Giants Minor Lines, June 11, 2026

Veteran SF Giants pitcher's trade value has taken a nosedive lately

If the SF Giants plan to sell before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, Robbie Ray might be one of the first players to go. That said, the veteran pitcher's trade value and demand has likely taken a...

Matt Chapman matches mind-blowing Giants stat last achieved by Willie Mays

Matt Chapman quietly has been one of the hottest hitters for the Giants over the last month.In his last seven games, for instance, San Francisco’s star third baseman has averaged .609/.645/1.217...

Giants get interesting trade update on breakout .823 OPS slugger

This might be a great opportunity for the Giants this summer.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, Giants' Bryce Eldridge gear up for weekend series

Two powerful left-handed hitters will take aim at a first career deposit into the San Francisco Bay when Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs open

Giants-Cubs Series Preview: Chicago Visits SF

by Greek Giant The Giants host the Cubs for three games beginning tonight. The Chicagoans have had a rough patch the past two weeks. They also lost two of three last weekend to the Giants in...

SF Giants veteran bat rebounding nicely after extremely slow start to the season

Matt Chapman got off to an extremely brutal start to the season. However, he is rebounding nicely with a strong start in June.

Friday BP: Oracle Park promotions this weekend

Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants are home this weekend, so let’s take a look at what Oracle Park has on deck for fans who are thinking about taking in a game. First up,...

Mike Krukow now believes Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge will ‘own this league'

Has the Bryce Eldridge era officially arrived in San Francisco?Following Eldridge’s walk-off grand slam that capped the Giants’ historic 11-10 win Wednesday over the Washington Nationals, fans...

Mike Krukow reveals origin of viral phrase used before Bryce Eldridge's walk-off

Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow took the “tarps off” movement to a whole new level late in the Giants’ historic 11-10 comeback win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday at Oracle...

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Buster Posey could land SF Giants' catcher of the future in 2026 MLB Draft

The SF Giants hold the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft and there's a chance Buster Posey could land the team's catcher of the future.

Brian Wilson thinks Oracle Park change may be to blame for SF Giants' bullpen woes

Former SF Giants closer Brian Wilson spoke about the team's bullpen issues on KNBR and said that a change to Oracle Park may be to blame.

The Draft is one month away! Check out our latest mock
Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, June 10: Bo Davidson stays hotter than hot

Apologies for the lateness of today’s Minor League Baseball roundup, but my internet was out for a few hours. Five of the San Francisco Giants affiliates were in action on Wednesday, so let’s talk...

There R Giants Pod-248 with Dayson Croes, Ben Peterson, and Jean Carlos Sio

It’s another week of gathered player interviews from CarMax Park in Richmond, VA.

With one storybook swing, the SF Giants may have entered the Bryce Eldridge era

Bryce Eldridge’s walk-off Ultimate Grand Slam gave the SF Giants more than a comeback win — it offered the first glimpse of their next franchise centerpiece.

5 SF Giants who need to be dealt and 2 who shouldn't ahead of trade deadline

The SF Giants need to decide who should stay and who should go ahead of the trade deadline. Some players should obviously be dealt while others must be kept.

Send in Your Questions for the Next Free For All Mailbag

You guys have been stuffing the mailbag extra heavy in recent weeks, so I’m probably missing a bunch of things.

Bo Davidson Keeps on Raining Bombs

SF Giants Minor Lines, June 10, 2026

“I Can’t Believe It!”

by Greek Giant Bryce Eldridge’s Coming Out Party “It’s a grand slam! I can’t believe it!” That was Jon Miller’s beautiful call on the game-ending Grand Slam by Bryce Eldridge in yesterday’s...

Bryce Eldridge has cold-blooded response to historic walk-off homer for Giants

SF Giants slugger Bryce Eldridge hit a clutch walk-off grand slam and his cold-blooded response after the game shows that he was built for big moments.

Mailbag: When could Giants call on Whisenhunt?
SF Giants High-A affiliate secures playoff berth after clinch first half title

SF Giants High-A affiliate secures playoff berth after clinch first half title

Was Giants' historic win fueled by Balldude's epic play?!
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