How Giants' spring training position battles are shaping up as a successful camp nears its end Alex Pavlovic provides a look at where some of the San Francisco Giants' spring training battles stand as players get closer to packing up.

Coming down to the wire 👀

@alexpavlovic.bsky.social provides a look at where some of the Giants' spring training battles stand as players get closer to packing up

Where Luis Matos, who is out of options, stands in competition to make Giants' Opening Day roster Outfielder Luis Matos is out of minor-league options, so he has to make the Giants' Opening Day roster or San Francisco risks losing him.

Luis Matos, who is out of options, is making a strong case for a Giants roster spot.

@alexpavlovic.bsky.social breaks down where things stand with less than three weeks to Opening Day.

Rafael Devers (hamstring) is doing well and could get back into the lineup early next week. Tony Vitello said the Giants were told that Jung Hoo Lee rolled his ankle during a WBC practice but it’s fine and he won’t miss any games.

Luis Arráez sits down with @alexpavlovic.bsky.social for an interview on the latest episode of Giants Talk 🎙️

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Bryce Eldridge asked all his teammates if they could tell who was taller when he was holding Aaron Judge on first. Judge also gave him a very cool message: “We hope to see you here (on Team USA) the next go-around.”

Most of the regulars playing at Scottsdale Stadium today: Arraez 2B, Chapman 3B, Adames SS, Devers 1B, Bailey C, Lee RF, Eldridge DH, Brennan LF, Bader CF. Ray LHP

What we learned from Tony Vitello's first spring training game YouTube video by Alex Pavlovic

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Giants notes: Tony Vitello learns painful lesson in first spring training game, but earns a win Alex Pavlovic shares his notes from the San Francisco Giants' first spring training game on Saturday, 10-5 comeback win over the Seattle Mariners.

The Giants are undefeated in the Tony Vitello era.

@alexpavlovic.bsky.social shares his notes from the Giants' first game of the spring ⬇️

We have a (spring) baseball game: Bader CF, Koss 2B, Ramos LF, Eldridge 1B, Encarnacion RF, Schmitt 3B, Susac C, Haase DH, Fitzgerald SS. Birdsong RHP

Giants notes: Carson Seymour among young arms looking sharp early during MLB spring training It was an encouraging week at Scottsdale Stadium for Carson Seymour and the other young San Francisco Giants pitchers.

Carson Seymour is among the Giants' young arms looking sharp early in Scottsdale.

Plus, the plan for Drew Gilbert and a promising sign from Heliot Ramos in the latest notes from @alexpavlovic.bsky.social:

Carson Whisenhunt is sitting 96-97 mph during a scrimmage at Scottsdale Stadium 👀

Giants' Patrick Bailey makes a notable adjustment to improve from the right side of the plate San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey made an adjustment to his batting stance from the right side of the plate.

Patrick Bailey showed off some changes he made over the winter to his right-handed-hitting mechanics (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

After two decades with Giants organization, Hector Borg gets huge role on Tony Vitello's staff Hector Borg begins a new -- and very important -- role in the San Francisco Giants organization this season.

After two decades in the organization, Hector Borg is headed to the big leagues as the Giants third base coach (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Giants sign former Guardians outfielder Will Brennan to one-year MLB contract to bolster depth The San Francisco Giants signed outfielder Will Brennan to a one-year MLB contract to bolster their depth.

The Giants signed this former Guardians outfielder to a one-year contract 👀 (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Why Jayce Tingler was such a crucial addtion for Tony Vitello's first coaching staff with Giants Former college teammates and longtime friends Tony Vitello and Jayce Tingler are looking forward to coaching together with the Giants this season.

Tony Vitello's former college teammate and longtime friend, Jayce Tingler, could be a major boost for the Giants manager's debut MLB season (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Giants notes: Logan Webb details mindset for 2026 MLB season as World Baseball Classic debut looms Logan Webb's spring will get a jolt of energy when he departs the Giants for Team USA and the World Baseball Classic in a few weeks.

Logan Webb's spring will take a detour to the World Baseball Classic, but the Giants ace doesn't believe it will impact his ramp-up to Opening Day (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Ryan Walker intends to win Giants' closer job entering 2026 campaign after offseason mechanical fix Ryan Walker learned a lot from an inconsistent 2025 and the San Francisco Giants reliever is hoping to harness those lessons this upcoming season.

Ryan Walker's inconsistent 2025 season led him to a mechanical fix this winter, and now he fully intends to win the Giants' closer job this spring (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Why top prospect Bryce Eldridge taking outfield reps in Giants camp makes sense ahead of 2026 season While Bryce Eldridge will see most of his playing time at first base and DH, spring training is the place for him to work on his versatility.

@alexpavlovic.bsky.social explains why it makes sense for Bryce Eldridge to get in outfield work at Giants camp 👀

Why top prospect Bryce Eldridge taking outfield reps in Giants camp makes sense ahead of 2026 season While Bryce Eldridge will see most of his playing time at first base and DH, spring training is the place for him to work on his versatility.

Bryce Eldridge's defensive reps in camp haven't been limited to first base.

@alexpavlovic.bsky.social explains why it makes sense that the Giants' top prospect is getting in outfield work.

I’m going to stick to IG/YouTube for videos … only so many places I can post 😂

Why Buster Posey believes free-agent addition Luis Arráez was right fit for Giants at second base Buster Posey explained why veteran infielder Luis Arráez was the right fit for the San Francisco Giants at second base.

The Giants are confident Luis Arráez, after his first workout with the team, can play well at second base this season (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Hello from Scottsdale. The Luis Arraez deal is official. Randy Rodriguez (Tommy John) was put on 60-day IL to open a roster spot.

Five questions Giants need to answer during new manager Tony Vitello's first spring training Alex Pavlovic highlights five questions the San Francisco Giants must answer during new manager Tony Vitello's first spring training.

How impactful will Tony Vitello be? Who will close games?

@alexpavlovic.bsky.social highlights these and other questions the Giants must answer this spring 🤔

Robinson is a former OF coach and Tingler is a former outfielder, they’re covered

The Giants finally announced Tony Vitello’s coaching staff:

Fast-moving prospects Bo Davidson, Parks Harber highlight Giants' spring training non-roster invites Two of the Giants' fast-moving prospects highlight San Francisco's list of non-roster spring training invitees.

There were some intriguing names on the Giants' non-roster invitee list for spring training next week (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

This year’s non-roster invitees:

Why Giants are content sacrificing defense for contact upgrade with Luis Arráez contract agreement The San Francisco Giants are content sacrificing their defensive floor because of the upside Luis Arráez brings the lineup with his bat skills.

The Giants will sacrifice defensively with Luis Arráez, but the upside he brings with his bat can't be ignored (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

The Giants are in agreement on a deal with Luis Arraez, per source. The three-time batting champ ends the search for a new second baseman.

Thank you! We were actually just talking about getting him a recorder