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The five best moments from the Giants’ first “half”
I don’t know what to call this segment of the schedule prior to the All-Star game/break because it sure as heck isn’t half a season. The 2026 San Francisco Giants played their 81st game 17 days ago (it was a loss, of course) and will have 66 games remaining when they resume play on Friday […]
Monday BP: What’s on deck this week?
Good morning, baseball fans! We have officially reached the All Star Break. Thank goodness. This San Francisco Giants season is just over halfway over and it already feels like it has been years since it started. The team will, of course, be off Monday through Thursday this week for the festivities. Tonight is the Home […]
2026 MLB Draft: Recapping the Giants round 11-20 picks
After two days, 20 rounds, and more than 600 names announced (some even with correct pronunciations!), the 2026 MLB Draft has come to a close. It was a very fun one for the Giants … after a few years of losing picks due to the Qualifying Offer, the Giants had their full slate this time […]
7/12 Gamethread: Giants vs. Rockies
The San Francisco Giants conclude this four-game series against the Colorado Rockies this afternoon from Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Trevor McDonald, who enters today’s game with a 5.46 ERA, 3.99 FIP, with 50 strikeouts to 20 walks in 59.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ […]
2026 MLB Draft: Recapping the Giants picks in rounds 5-10
The San Francisco Giants kicked off the two-day 2026 MLB draft with an exciting Saturday, picking up five names who could be key players for years to come. They used their highest pick since 2018 on Santa Barbara pitcher Jackson Flora, before adding a pair of prep pitchers — Carson Bolemon and Kaden Waechter — […]
Sunday BP: How to watch Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft
The MLB Draft is now a mega event, so welcome to Day 2! On Saturday, the Giants made their first five selections, taking UC Santa Barbara pitcher Jackson Flora with their first-round pick, prep pitcher Carson Bolemon with the compensation round pick they grabbed in the Patrick Bailey trade, prep pitcher Kade Waechter with their […]
Casey Schmitt, Tyler Mahle lead Giants past Rockies 4-2
Major League Baseball, for reasons no one is entirely sure of, chooses to hold the draft not only during the baseball season, but smack dab in the middle of a busy day of games. Which means the San Francisco Giants day game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday fully took place during the draft … […]
Giants select RHP Carlos Martinez with 4th-round pick in 2026 MLB Draft
The San Francisco Giants made it four pitchers in five picks on Saturday, when they used their fourth-round pick (No. 118 overall) on right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez, a 21-year old from Hofstra. After using the No. 29 and 55 picks on high school pitchers, the Giants are likely to go underslot with Martinez to help […]
Giants draft outfielder Peyton Bonds, Barry’s nephew, in 3rd round of 2026 MLB Draft
The good stories just keep coming for the San Francisco Giants in the 2026 MLB Draft. In the first round, with the fourth pick, they took UC Santa Barbara pitcher Jackson Flora, a Bay Area native who grew up rooting for the Giants and who starred at the same high school as Brandon Crawford. And […]
Giants take prep RHP Kaden Waechter with 55th pick in 2026 MLB Draft
Pitching, pitching, and more pitching. After taking top college pitcher Jackson Flora with the fourth pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, and prep southpaw Carson Bolemon with pick No. 29, the Giants went back to the well with their second-round selection, taking prep right-hander Kaden Waechter with the 55th overall pick in the draft. Waechter, […]
Giants pick prep pitcher Carson Bolemon with No. 29 pick in 2026 MLB Draft
There’s no denying that the San Francisco Giants have been lacking in pitching, both at the Major League level and on the farm. And they’ve gone all-in addressing that in the 2026 MLB Draft. After using the No. 4 overall pick on the consensus top pitcher in the draft, UC Santa Barbara righty Jackson Flora, […]
7/11 Gamethread: Giants vs. Rockies
The San Francisco Giants continue this four-game series against the Colorado Rockies this afternoon from Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Tyler Mahle, who enters today’s game with a 5.70 ERA, 4.59 FIP, with 69 strikeouts to 29 walks in 71 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ […]
Giants select RHP Jackson Flora with 4th overall pick in 2026 MLB Draft
The San Francisco Giants are going for the best story at the 2026 MLB Draft, and they got one hell of a player along the way. With the fourth overall pick in the draft, the Giants selected the consensus best pitcher in the draft, right-hander Jackson Flora out of UC Santa Barbara. While Flora’s college […]
2026 MLB Draft tracker: Following all the Giants picks
It’s here! The 2026 MLB Draft has officially arrived, and it’s an exciting one for the San Francisco Giants. After lucking out in the lottery, the Giants have the No. 4 overall pick. And, in exchange for trading Patrick Bailey, the Giants have added an extra top-30 pick, giving them 21 total selections in the […]
Saturday BP: How to watch Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft
If you like any and all things involving San Francisco Giants baseball, then my goodness is today a good day for you. The Giants play at 1:05 p.m. PT this afternoon, and all seven of their Minor League Baseball affiliates are in action throughout the day. But the big event? The first day of the […]
7/10 Gamethread: Giants vs. Rockies
The San Francisco Giants continue this four-game series against the Colorado Rockies tonight from Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be left-hander Robbie Ray, who enters tonight’s game with a 3.45 ERA, 4.70 FIP, with 86 strikeouts to 46 walks in 101.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 6-4 […]
Grant McCray makes season debut as Bericoto placed on IL
This afternoon, the San Francisco Giants announced that they placed Victor Bericoto on the 10-day IL “with an oblique strain” and taking his spot on the roster is 25-year old Grant McCray, in the majors for the first time in 2026. McCray had surgery back in June to repair his left hamate bone and up […]
Casey Schmitt and the Missing Walks
We may never find out what Casey Schmitt thinks about his aversion to walks. Is it a philosophical thing? Instinct? Last night, he finally drew a walk for the first time since May 24th. In his post-game interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, there was an opportunity for a question about his approach to hitting […]
Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, July 8-9: The Sabin Ceballos and Jacob Bresnahan show
I had yesterday off, so didn’t have a roundup of Wednesday’s Minor League Baseball games … so today, we get Wednesday and Thursday from the San Francisco Giants system! Let’s jump in! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular […]
Friday BP: Oracle Park promotions this weekend
Good morning, baseball fans! San Francisco Giants baseball is back at Oracle Park this weekend, so let’s see what’s on deck for fans planning to attend. Friday is Black Heritage Night at Oracle Park. This is a special event, so fans interested in receiving the Black Heritage Night three-quarter sleeve baseball tee will have to […]
Bryce splash!
A Giant has finally splashed down into McCovey Cove. The 109th baseball to be baptized in the icy Bay waters was the first by a San Francisco Giant in 2026, and the first of Bryce Eldridge’s career. It was a doozy too. Well…a doozy compared to recent Splash Hits. Measured on the Bondsian Scale, Eldridge’s […]
7/9 Gamethread: Giants vs. Rockies
The San Francisco Giants welcome the Colorado Rockies to Oracle Park tonight to begin a four-game series. As of the time this is being written, the Giants have not yet announced a starting pitcher for tonight’s game. Good old element of surprise tactic. You can check out the comments below for more up to date […]
Series Preview: The Battle for Last Place Continues
Just six days ago, I mentioned that the last time the Giants were in last place in the month of July wasn’t that long ago: 2019. Of course, the situation today doesn’t resemble the situation at that time. The 2026 Giants were expected to be good — or, at worst, in the running for “decent” […]
Thursday BP: Will the Giants be in last place after this weekend?
Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants welcome the Colorado Rockies to Oracle Park tonight to begin a four-game series. Because that’s what everyone wanted after a weekend series at Coors Field last week. Four more games! I am, of course, kidding. Literally no one wants this, probably not even the players on either […]
Dylan Cease takes no-hit bid into 9th as Blue Jays crush Giants
Baseball has a funny way of sticking with you. Some plays, some moments, some games, some players, just latch onto certain segments of your brain and I’m not fit to diagnose why. I’ve consumed thousands and thousands of San Francisco Giants games in my life. Some through paper box scores, and others through digital ones; […]
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