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Baseball writer, San Francisco Standard https://sfstandard.com/sports/

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Here are the lineups Giants manager Tony Vitello should use this season With Luis ArrΓ‘ez at the top of the order and Rafael Devers batting second, San Francisco can generate more opportunities for its best hitters.

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β€˜Section 415’ podcast: The Giants’ biggest issues to settle before Opening Day With less than three weeks until the Yankees arrive at Oracle Park, top prospect Bryce Eldridge is pushing for a spot on the 26-man roster.

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With less than three weeks until Opening Day, the Giants will spend the rest of spring training finding answers to their biggest questions. The Standard's @JohnSheaHey joins 'Section 415' to chat how Giants execs will make these decisions.

07.03.2026 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice story here

06.03.2026 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today’s Giants-Team USA exhibition is reminder of the first one between the sides in 2006. Jeter and A-Rod were taking grounders and suddenly broke off to rush over to Giants’ dugout to meet Willie Mays. β€œHello, Mr. Mays,” A-Rod said. Mays’ first words: "Man, you guys are tall."

03.03.2026 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks much

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The genius of Ron Washington: The full-circle story of a childhood Giants fan The former Rangers and Angels manager said the Giants were the only team willing to hire him after health issues scared other teams away.

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02.03.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Spring training health update on Giants: Rafael Devers (hamstring) no baseball activity for two-four days, Harrison Bader (thumb) no hitting for two days, Drew Gilbert (shoulder) no throwing for five-seven days.

28.02.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Giants say tight left hamstring for Rafael Devers. Scratched from lineup today.

27.02.2026 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2028 MLB All-Star Game could be on its way to San Francisco The Giants could cut the line to host if big-league players participate in the Olympics, sources say.

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27.02.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

The blonde look clearly agrees with Ramos, who just hit his first home run of the spring off Rockies right-hander Victor Vodnik.

26.02.2026 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoy Giants spring training while you can. It might not happen in 2027 As players brace for an expected lockout, third baseman Matt Chapman said a salary cap isn’t needed for the sport to survive.

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26.02.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tony Vitello’s third spring training lineup
Luis Arraez (L) - 2B
Rafael Devers (L) - 1B
Willy Adames - SS
Jung Hoo Lee (L) - RF
Heliot Ramos - LF
Matt Chapman - 3B
Drew Gilbert (L) - DHΒ 
Harrison Bader - CF
Daniel Susac - C
JT Brubaker - RH

23.02.2026 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Giants turn triple play, smoker sets off alarm in bizarre game: β€˜A glitch in the matrix’ Robbie Ray stayed on the mound and kept pitching as fans filed out of Scottsdale Stadium during the first inning of Sunday’s game.

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23.02.2026 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What triggered the emergency warning at Scottsdale Stadium in the first inning? Someone was smoking in a restroom, and it set off the alarm. True story.

22.02.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

One of your most unusual triple plays. First three Cubs reached in T1, all retired on one play in which all four Giants infielders played role. Score it 4-3-6-5 w/whole lot of bad decisions by Cubs baserunners. MVP of play: Rafi Devers, who was cutting 3B but alertly threw to 2B.

22.02.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œEmergency has been reported” at Scottsdale Stadium. Robbie Ray keeps pitching. Fans confused. Umps say play on. Wild moment in the Cactus League. Check out this video.

22.02.2026 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Tony Vitello’s spring debut features a comeback, help from familiar faces β€” and a bruise Former Tennessee players Blade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert played key roles in the Giants’ 10-5 win over the Mariners on Saturday.

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22.02.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tony Vitello’s second-game lineup:
Luis Arraez - 2B
Matt Chapman - 3B
Willy Adames - SS
Rafael Devers - 1B
Patrick Bailey - C
Jung Hoo Lee - RF
Bryce Eldridge - DH
Will Brennan - LF
Harrison Bader - CF
Robbie Ray - LHP

22.02.2026 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bob Melvin opens up: A Giants firing, an A’s hiring, and what comes next Hopes of ending his career in San Francisco were dashed, but the former manager has found a new role in baseball.

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21.02.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Tony Vitello’s first lineup

#9 Harrison Bader - CF
#50 Chrisian Koss - 2B
#17 Heliot Ramos - LF
#8 Bryce Eldridge - 1B
#19 Jerar Encarnacion - RF
#10 Casey Schmitt - 3B
#6 Daniel Susac - C
#18 Eric Haase - DH
#49 Tyler Fitzgerald - SS
#60 RHP Hayden Birdsong

21.02.2026 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Analytics guru Paul Bien explains how the Giants use data Buster Posey promoted the longtime front office staffer to assistant general manager of baseball analytics in December.

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Analytics guru Paul Bien explains how the Giants use data Buster Posey promoted the longtime front office staffer to assistant general manager of baseball analytics in December.

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19.02.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Giants player rep Logan Webb and alternate Tristan Beck addressed teammates in Scottsdale on the Tony Clark news. Webb: β€œThe strength is in the unity. We’re very united. It sucks losing Tony. Whoever it is leading us next, the strength of the union will be just as strong.”

18.02.2026 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Giants manager Tony Vitello said Hayden Birdsong will get first inning in Saturday’s Cactus League opener vs. Mariners,

18.02.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Posey on the big swing he took hiring Tony Vitello straight out of college:

β€œTony’s been great about it, too. It’s, like, we don’t know. We still don’t know, right? ... But I’m confident just in the person and the way he goes about his work and how he reads people, commands the room, can motivate.”

17.02.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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After Tony Vitello’s latest β€˜tangent,’ it’s time for the Giants manager to pivot Too much preparation is required in spring training for the former Tennessee coach to be worried about what transpired in Knoxville.

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17.02.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Giants player rep Logan Webb said there will be a meeting of player reps soon after union chief Tony Clark stepped down. β€œI found out when you found out. I don’t think anybody really knew about this.I haven't even had time to process it.”

17.02.2026 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Harrison Bader can transform the Giants’ outfield Left fielder Heliot Ramos and right fielder Jung Hoo Lee are excited to see how the former Gold Glove Award winner fits in at Oracle Park.

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16.02.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Giants’ first full-squad workout, and the new manager breaks off to sign some autographs.

15.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Giants sign outfielderΒ Will Brennan to major-league contract and place Rowan WickΒ on 60-day injured list.Β Brennan a lefty hitter. Lee and Gilbert are fine. This just matter of more outfield depth.

15.02.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0