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What 'special' talent Bo Davidson needs to show Tony Vitello, Giants during 2026 MLB season Bo Davidson enters 2026 as one of the San Francisco Giants' most intriguing prospects, and he should get a chance to prove himself this spring.

The Giants have high hopes for "special" top prospect Bo Davidson, and the 23-year-old center fielder should get plenty of chances to show what he's capable of this spring (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Why Tony Vitello, Giants remain encouraged by Hayden Birdsong despite rocky spring training debut Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong had a rough start in San Francisco's first spring training game, but manager Tony Vitello isn't overly concerned.

Tony Vitello revealed why he's encouraged by Hayden Birdsong despite a rocky outing in the Giants' spring opener (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Giants starter Robbie Ray recaps first-inning 'chaos' in 2026 spring training debut vs. Cubs San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray had a spring training debut to remember Sunday against the Chicago Cubs.

Robbie Ray recapped a spring debut that only could be described as "chaos" 😂 (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Watch Giants amazingly turn Cubs hit into bizarre, fluky triple play in spring training game The San Francisco Giants turned a bizarre triple play in their spring training game against the Chicago Cubs.

The Giants' defense amazingly turned a hit into a triple play in today's spring training game against the Cubs 🤯

Jeff Kent 'overwhelmed' by Giants' decision to retire his number after Hall of Fame election Former Giants second baseman Jeff Kent still can't find words to explain how he feels about San Francisco retiring his No. 21 jersey.

"It's hard for me to give you an adjective that describes it."

Jeff Kent shared how overwhelmed he feels about the Giants retiring his No. 21 jersey (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

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, a 10-5 comeback win over the Seattle Mariners.

The Giants wasted no time getting new manager Tony Vitello his first spring training win yesterday (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

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 ⬇️

Why Tony Vitello, Giants remain encouraged by Hayden Birdsong despite rocky spring training debut Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong had a rough start in San Francisco's first spring training game, but manager Tony Vitello isn't overly concerned.

Despite a rough start in the Giants' spring opener, Tony Vitello and Hayden Birdsong remain optimistic about the young righty (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Former Giants manager Bob Melvin shares positive impression of team's new hire Tony Vitello Former Giants manager Bob Melvin shared his initial impressions of Tony Vitello, his new replacement in San Francisco ahead of the 2026 MLB season.

Former Giants manager Bob Melvin shared his thoughts on his replacement in San Francisco, Tony Vitello 👀

Bob Melvin refers to Giants tenure as 'most disappointing' stop of his MLB managerial career Former Giants manager Bob Melvin reflected on his tenure in San Francisco, which ended after the 2025 MLB season after two years in charge.

Bob Melvin called his tenure as Giants manager the "most disappointing" of his career after an underwhelming two seasons in charge 🫤

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:

Giants GM Zack Minasian excited for 'aircraft carrier' Rafael Devers' first full season with team San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian explained his excitement for Rafael Devers to begin the 2026 season with the team.

Zack Minasian believes that Rafael Devers can carry the lineup in his first full season with the Giants 💪

New Giants starting pitcher Tyler Mahle states Bruce Bochy's endorsement of him is 'surreal' San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle details what it was like to play under former manager Bruce Bochy with the Texas Rangers.

Bruce Bochy's endorsement of Tyler Mahle was "surreal" for the new Giants pitcher 🙌

New Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle lists two franchise success stories he wants to emulate with team As new Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle looks to rebound from an injury-shortened 2025 MLB season, he knows why San Francisco is the perfect place to do it.

Tyler Mahle and @alexpavlovic.bsky.social discussed two Giants bounce-back success stories the pitcher could try to emulate this season

New Giants starting pitcher Tyler Mahle states Bruce Bochy's endorsement of him is 'surreal' San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle details what it was like to play under former manager Bruce Bochy with the Texas Rangers.

Tyler Mahle detailed to @alexpavlovic.bsky.social what it meant to receive an endorsement from Bruce Bochy 🙌

Giants' Buster Posey sees similarities between himself, fellow player-turned-executive Andrew Luck San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said he sees similarities between himself and Stanford general manager Andrew Luck.

Buster Posey sees similarities between his and Andrew Luck's post-playing careers as players-turned-executives 🤝

Why Sergio Romo believes Ryan Walker can reclaim Giants' closer role, become MLB All-Star in 2026 Former MLB reliever Sergio Romo believes San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Walker can reclaim his role as the team's closer in the 2026 season.

"I think he can be an All-Star, I really believe that.”

Sergio Romo explained why he is confident Ryan Walker can reclaim the Giants' closer role.

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)

Where Giants ace Logan Webb ranks on Buster Olney's list of the top 10 MLB starting pitchers San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb is among the best MLB pitchers ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

Logan Webb ranks among MLB's best in Buster Olney's top 10 starting pitchers 🔥

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)

What Giants manager Tony Vitello is learning from 'entertaining' baseball guru Ron Washington San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello shared what he is learning from "entertaining" baseball guru and infield coach Ron Washington.

Tony Vitello is enjoying the Ron Washington experience so far 🤝

What Giants manager Tony Vitello is learning from 'entertaining' baseball guru Ron Washington San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello shared what he is learning from "entertaining" baseball guru and infield coach Ron Washington.

Tony Vitello revealed what he is learning from "entertaining" baseball guru Ron Washington 😅

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)

Jung Hoo Lee is prioritizing his team as he makes the switch to right field for 2026 (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Giants manager Tony Vitello praises players for showing up early to spring training workouts As Tony Vitello begins his first season as manager, a large number of Giants players arrived to camp well ahead of the first full-squad workout.

Tony Vitello lauds Giants players for showing up to camp well ahead of the first full-squad workout 👀

Why Giants chairman Greg Johnson trusts ‘thoughtful’ Buster Posey’s front-office decisions San Francisco Giants chairman Greg Johnson revealed why he trusts president of baseball operations Buster Posey and his front-office decisions.

Giants chairman Greg Johnson explained why he trusts Buster Posey’s decisions 🤝

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)

Giants chairman Greg Johnson believes Dodgers’ splashy signings, star power are ‘good for baseball’ San Francisco Giants chairman Greg Johnson said that he believes the Los Angeles Dodgers' splashy signings and star power are "good for baseball".

Giants chairman Greg Johnson explained why the Dodgers’ star power is “good for baseball” 🤔

Buster Posey commends ‘true pro’ outfielder Jung Hoo Lee about move to right field with Giants San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey commended "true pro" outfielder Jung Hoo Lee about his move to the right field.

“Jung Hoo is a team guy.”

Buster Posey commended Jung Hoo Lee’s approach to moving to right field 👏