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SF Chronicle senior baseball reporter

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Giants vs. Texas
2 Willy Adames - SS
26 Matt Chapman - 3B
14 Patrick Bailey (S) - C
10 Casey Schmitt - 2B
8 Bryce Eldridge (L) - 1B
29 Luis Matos - LF
58 Grant McCray (L) - CF
19 Jerar Encarnacion - RF
6 Daniel Susac - DH

88 Carson Whisenhunt - LHP
Bivens, Gage, Walker

07.03.2026 15:16 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Giants await Rafael Devers’ return, relieved Jung Hoo Lee not seriously hurt San Francisco Giants slugger Rafael Devers may be back soon from hamstring tightness, and Tony Vitello shared his belief Jung Hoo Lee’s ankle injury playing in the WBC shouldn’t shelve the...

Injury updates, plus game action from today - including a large number of roster hopefuls who continued to help their stock: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

07.03.2026 00:10 👍 12 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Fixing Giants’ problems in the outfield, on the bases is this coach’s mission Last season, the San Francisco Giants saw their outfield defense struggle while their baserunning stalled. To fix both problems, Buster Posey turned to a former college teammate.

Fixing Giants’ problems in the outfield and on the bases is this coach’s mission - and Buster Posey's college teammate can still run down flyballs, too, nearly fooling Vitello into thinking he had a fleet new addition: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

06.03.2026 21:36 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Giants await Rafael Devers’ return, relieved Jung Hoo Lee not seriously hurt San Francisco Giants slugger Rafael Devers may be back soon from hamstring tightness, and Tony Vitello shared his belief Jung Hoo Lee’s ankle injury playing in the WBC shouldn’t shelve the...

While Rafael Devers nears return to action, Giants relieved Jung Hoo Lee not seriously injured www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

06.03.2026 19:45 👍 12 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Jung Hoo Lee rolled an ankle in WBC game in Japan but Vitello believes it’s minor and won’t affect his ability to play.

06.03.2026 16:34 👍 15 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Devers likely to play Monday-ish it sounds like but Sunday is a vague possibility. (Home game better - own facilities etc).

06.03.2026 16:33 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0

SF v Cincy
56 Jared Oliva - CF
6 Daniel Susac - C
2 Willy Adames - SS
83 Victor Bericoto - RF
26 Matt Chapman - 3B
8 Bryce Eldridge (L) - 1B
29 Luis Matos - LF
61 Jake Holton - DH
50 Christian Koss - 2B

54 Tyler Mahle RHP

06.03.2026 15:38 👍 15 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Giants’ Tony Vitello works to build rapport with MLB umps after viral dustups at Tennessee Tony Vitello came to the San Francisco Giants with a bit of a fiery reputation, ejected five times in eight seasons at Tennessee. He’s making a point to get to know big league umpires ASAP.

Part of the learning curve: Giants’ Tony Vitello works to build rapport with MLB umps, underrated but important part of job: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

05.03.2026 21:18 👍 19 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Former Giants fan favorite Wilmer Flores waiting for a call that may never come Wilmer Flores is unemployed, staying in shape and hoping an MLB team that needs a veteran right-handed bat picks up the phone, but he bears the San Francisco Giants no ill will.

Former Giants fan favorite Wilmer Flores waiting for a call, staying ready in Miami - he did have some talks with SF, he tells me, here’s what the Giants told him, plus why he could still help teams: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

04.03.2026 19:53 👍 36 🔁 6 💬 5 📌 1
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Giants’ bullpen options have been quickly thinned by rash of injuries Relievers previously buried on the Giants’ depth chart have a chance to make themselves known after several members of San Francisco’s bullpen have been sidelined.

Giants’ bullpen options have been quickly thinned by rash of injuries - updates plus those getting opportunities who’ve looked especially good: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

05.03.2026 14:52 👍 12 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Reiver Sanmartin says he has a little quad strain from fielding a comebacker in the WBC exhibition game. He’s back here to get checked, unlikely to return to Team Colombia.

04.03.2026 21:33 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

SF vs. Seattle, night game
2 Willy Adames - SS
26 Matt Chapman - 3B
7 Will Brennan (L) - LF
10 Casey Schmitt - 1B
29 Luis Matos - RF
58 Grant McCray (L) - CF
61 Jake Holton - DH
18 Eric Haase - C
50 Christian Koss - 2B

38 Robbie Ray LHP

04.03.2026 20:36 👍 22 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Former Giants fan favorite Wilmer Flores waiting for a call that may never come Wilmer Flores is unemployed, staying in shape and hoping an MLB team that needs a veteran right-handed bat picks up the phone, but he bears the San Francisco Giants no ill will.

Former Giants fan favorite Wilmer Flores waiting for a call, staying ready in Miami - he did have some talks with SF, he tells me, here’s what the Giants told him, plus why he could still help teams: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

04.03.2026 19:53 👍 36 🔁 6 💬 5 📌 1
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Giants might not be quick to join MLB teams calling pitches from the bench While San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello entertained the idea of calling pitches from the bench, as he did at Tennessee, there’s been pushback inside the clubhouse.

Giants might not be quick to join MLB teams calling pitches from the bench - especially not with Patrick Bailey behind the plate. Posey, Vitello, Bailey, Webb on the trend to go college-style pitch calling: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

04.03.2026 16:39 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Giants join fans in flocking to see Team USA in pre-WBC exhibition Team USA helped draw a sellout crowd to Tuesday’s exhibition game and thrilled members of the San Francisco Giants as much as anyone in the stands.

Giants join fans in flocking to see Team USA; especially fun day for Bryce Eldridge, who had notable exchanges with Harper and Judge, all the Bednars ("It's a family affair!"), plus a bunch of Giants minor-leaguers who played for Team USA www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

04.03.2026 00:57 👍 16 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Many cool moments for young players today and Bryce Eldridge enjoyed many of them, including Aaron Judge telling him he hopes Eldridge is on Team USA three years from now.

03.03.2026 22:53 👍 29 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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What’s behind new Giant Harrison Bader’s offensive U-turn? The hips don’t lie Motion-capture analytics helped Harrison Bader rediscover his confidence at the plate and might make him more than just a defensive asset with the San Francisco Giants.

From @ShaynaRubin What’s behind new Giant Harrison Bader’s offensive U-turn? The hips don’t lie www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

03.03.2026 16:07 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

Giants vs. USA
2 Willy Adames - SS
26 Matt Chapman - 3B
14 Patrick Bailey (S) - C
83 Victor Bericoto - DH
7 Will Brennan (L) - LF
58 Grant McCray (L) - RF
50 Christian Koss - 2B
8 Bryce Eldridge (L) - 1B
56 Jared Oliva - CF

12 Adrian Houser - RHP

03.03.2026 15:43 👍 20 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2
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Who is the Giants’ early spring revelation? ‘Somebody brought up Vlad Guerrero’ After playing six seasons in the San Francisco Giants’ farm system, Venezuelan Victor Bericoto is making a big impression at the plate and with his arm in spring training.

Who is the Giants’ early spring revelation? ‘Somebody brought up Vlad Guerrero’ www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...

03.03.2026 01:32 👍 22 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1
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Who the Giants choose for infield reserves will impact rest of the roster The San Francisco Giants have capable infield reserves such as Casey Schmitt and Christian Koss. The question Tony Vitello has to resolve isn’t who’s worth keeping, but whether there’s room.

A look at the race for the Giants’ backup infield spot/s - it might not be as simple as you’d think, depending on other roster considerations: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

03.03.2026 00:14 👍 14 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Enjoy this baseball season while you can, owners’ labor war is on deck OPINION: The 2026 MLB season is almost upon us. What comes next? The mother of all sports labor wars, as the billionaires who own the game and an almost literal license to profit want more.

From @scottostler: Enjoy this baseball season while you can, because MLB owners’ labor war is on deck www.sfchronicle.com/sports/ostle... via @sfchronicle

01.03.2026 17:18 👍 15 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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Amy Gutierrez jumps from The Show to running one in the Pioneer League Former reporter Amy Gutierrez, beloved in the Bay Area for her San Francisco Giants coverage, makes the leap to baseball exec as co-GM of the RedPocket Mobiles, a new minor-league travel team.

From @ShaynaRubin Amy Gutierrez jumps from The Show to running one as a Pioneer League co-GM www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

01.03.2026 13:58 👍 17 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
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Giants newcomer Tyler Mahle satisfied with his work in 2026 Cactus League pitching debut Free-agent addition Tyler Mahle made his first appearance with San Francisco and worked a scoreless inning in the Giants’ 8-2 win over the A’s.

Giants newcomer Tyler Mahle satisfied with his work in 2026 Cactus League pitching debut www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...

01.03.2026 13:56 👍 15 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Nice of the great Jon Miller to mention this on the broadcast today; if you were listening and wondered what he was talking about, it's a spicy dish of a catchers' story:

28.02.2026 20:26 👍 33 🔁 4 💬 3 📌 0
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Giants’ search for backup catcher a choice among unique ingredients The San Francisco Giants face a multiple-choice quiz in picking a backup to starting catcher Patrick Bailey, one in which there might be several good answers.

Jambalaya with a vibe? Giants’ search for a backup catcher a choice among unique ingredients - they have all sorts of interesting types/backgrounds in the mix: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

28.02.2026 16:04 👍 16 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 1
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Giants All-Star Robbie Ray says he just made a breakthrough in spring training. Yes, really Seldom is a spring outing of much significance for a veteran starter. It was unexpected, then, when Robbie Ray greeted reporters Friday by raving about a revelation with his delivery.

Giants All-Star Robbie Ray says he just made a breakthrough in spring training. Yes, really - he was fighting himself even as he made the All-Star team last year; plus injury updates, game action: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

28.02.2026 16:03 👍 22 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Devers scratched, no announcement why:

2 Willy Adames - SS
8 Bryce Eldridge (L) - 1B
14 Patrick Bailey (S) - DH
1 Luis Arraez (L) - 2B
9 Harrison Bader - CF
26 Matt Chapman - 3B
17 Heliot Ramos - LF
83  Victor Bericoto - RF
6 Daniel Susac - C
38 Robbie Ray LHP

27.02.2026 19:00 👍 18 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1

Giants v. Dodgers
Willy Adames - SS
Rafael Devers - 1B
Patrick Bailey - DH
Luis Arráez - 2B
Harrison Bader - CF
Matt Chapman - 3B
Heliot Ramos - LF
Victor Bericoto - RF
Daniel Susac - C
LHP Robbie Ray

27.02.2026 16:12 👍 17 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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New Giants relievers Sam Hentges, Jason Foley are key puzzle pieces. Here’s how they’re progressing Nothing is less settled for the San Francisco Giants this spring than their relief unit, but when Sam Hentges and Jason Foley are healthy, they could be significant assets.

New Giants relievers Sam Hentges, Jason Foley could be key puzzle pieces for that mystery of a Giants bullpen. Here’s how they’re progressing, as they both come back from shoulder-capsule surgery: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

27.02.2026 02:28 👍 15 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Glen Kuiper to call 10-15 Giants games in comeback to MLB after 2023 firing over racial slur Glen Kuiper, the the former A’s broadcaster who was fired in 2023 for using a racial slur, will appear as a fill-in on San Francisco Giants regular-season radio broadcasts, the Chronicle has...

And there's more: I'm told Glen Kuiper will call 10-15 regular-season Giants games, too, in return to MLB after 2023 firing over racial slur; plus the team is welcoming back a familiar face to the group of TV fill-ins: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant... via @sfchronicle

26.02.2026 19:51 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 8 📌 6