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SF Giants’ Bruce Bochy talks new role, Tony Vitello and what’s next in Hall of Fame career
Bochy rejoined the SF Giants as a special advisor on Nov. 10 after three years managing Texas Rangers, including another World Series title
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November 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Talked with Bruce Bochy about his new role, Tony Vitello and whether another stint as manager might be in the cards www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/23/s...
JT Brubaker and Joey Lucchesi were similar-ish archetypes in that they were former starters turned multi-inning relievers.
I suspect one of the reasons the Giants went with Brubaker is because he's had higher K%. Which the Giants' bullpen needs after finishing 27th in K/9.
I suspect one of the reasons the Giants went with Brubaker is because he's had higher K%. Which the Giants' bullpen needs after finishing 27th in K/9.
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
JT Brubaker and Joey Lucchesi were similar-ish archetypes in that they were former starters turned multi-inning relievers.
I suspect one of the reasons the Giants went with Brubaker is because he's had higher K%. Which the Giants' bullpen needs after finishing 27th in K/9.
I suspect one of the reasons the Giants went with Brubaker is because he's had higher K%. Which the Giants' bullpen needs after finishing 27th in K/9.
The Giants announce that they've tendered a one-year contract to right-hander JT Brubaker.
Brubaker is the only one of their arbitration-eligible players who was tendered a contract. Andrew Knizner was DFA'd and Joey Lucchesi was non-tendered.
Brubaker is the only one of their arbitration-eligible players who was tendered a contract. Andrew Knizner was DFA'd and Joey Lucchesi was non-tendered.
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Giants announce that they've tendered a one-year contract to right-hander JT Brubaker.
Brubaker is the only one of their arbitration-eligible players who was tendered a contract. Andrew Knizner was DFA'd and Joey Lucchesi was non-tendered.
Brubaker is the only one of their arbitration-eligible players who was tendered a contract. Andrew Knizner was DFA'd and Joey Lucchesi was non-tendered.
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Encarnacion, without question, has the most pop of all their outfielders. His season got derailed by numerous injuries, and I feel like he’ll have a real shot to win a job in camp. It’s hard to find players who can routinely generate his exit velocities.
I think they basically swapped Jerar and matos for Wiemer and Dean.
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Encarnacion, without question, has the most pop of all their outfielders. His season got derailed by numerous injuries, and I feel like he’ll have a real shot to win a job in camp. It’s hard to find players who can routinely generate his exit velocities.
One final note on Wiemer:
vs. RHP: .178/.270/.289 (.559 OPS)
vs. LHP: .255/.295/.484 (.779 OPS)
Luis Matos often started against lefties, but he had a .636 OPS vs. LHP in 2025.
If Wiemer can hit LHP along with plus defense, he might be ahead of Matos for backup OF.
vs. RHP: .178/.270/.289 (.559 OPS)
vs. LHP: .255/.295/.484 (.779 OPS)
Luis Matos often started against lefties, but he had a .636 OPS vs. LHP in 2025.
If Wiemer can hit LHP along with plus defense, he might be ahead of Matos for backup OF.
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
One final note on Wiemer:
vs. RHP: .178/.270/.289 (.559 OPS)
vs. LHP: .255/.295/.484 (.779 OPS)
Luis Matos often started against lefties, but he had a .636 OPS vs. LHP in 2025.
If Wiemer can hit LHP along with plus defense, he might be ahead of Matos for backup OF.
vs. RHP: .178/.270/.289 (.559 OPS)
vs. LHP: .255/.295/.484 (.779 OPS)
Luis Matos often started against lefties, but he had a .636 OPS vs. LHP in 2025.
If Wiemer can hit LHP along with plus defense, he might be ahead of Matos for backup OF.
Last year, San Francisco's outfielders ranked last in the majors in outs above average (-18).
Over his three-year MLB career, Joey Wiemer has been worth +11 defensive runs saved and +7 outs above average.
Over his three-year MLB career, Joey Wiemer has been worth +11 defensive runs saved and +7 outs above average.
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Last year, San Francisco's outfielders ranked last in the majors in outs above average (-18).
Over his three-year MLB career, Joey Wiemer has been worth +11 defensive runs saved and +7 outs above average.
Over his three-year MLB career, Joey Wiemer has been worth +11 defensive runs saved and +7 outs above average.
Alex Burg will be returning to next year’s coaching staff as catching coach and MLB field coordinator, per source.
November 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Alex Burg will be returning to next year’s coaching staff as catching coach and MLB field coordinator, per source.
This was my first time voting for NL MVP. I voted for Shohei Ohtani, as did everyone else who had a vote.
Picking Ohtani was pretty straightforward. Spots 2-10? Not so much.
It was a fun process, and I wanted to outline my thinking on every spot.
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Picking Ohtani was pretty straightforward. Spots 2-10? Not so much.
It was a fun process, and I wanted to outline my thinking on every spot.
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delos Santos: How I filled out my 2025 NL Most Valuable Player ballot
Shohei Ohtani joins Barry Bonds as the only other player to win at least four MVPs
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November 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This was my first time voting for NL MVP. I voted for Shohei Ohtani, as did everyone else who had a vote.
Picking Ohtani was pretty straightforward. Spots 2-10? Not so much.
It was a fun process, and I wanted to outline my thinking on every spot.
www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/13/d...
Picking Ohtani was pretty straightforward. Spots 2-10? Not so much.
It was a fun process, and I wanted to outline my thinking on every spot.
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The Giants have acquired RHP Logan Martin from the Kansas City Royals for Mason Black.
Black was DFA’d last week.
Martin, 24, posted a 3.45 ERA and 3.79 FIP over 22 starts last year for the Royals’ High-A affiliate.
Black was DFA’d last week.
Martin, 24, posted a 3.45 ERA and 3.79 FIP over 22 starts last year for the Royals’ High-A affiliate.
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Giants have acquired RHP Logan Martin from the Kansas City Royals for Mason Black.
Black was DFA’d last week.
Martin, 24, posted a 3.45 ERA and 3.79 FIP over 22 starts last year for the Royals’ High-A affiliate.
Black was DFA’d last week.
Martin, 24, posted a 3.45 ERA and 3.79 FIP over 22 starts last year for the Royals’ High-A affiliate.
Between Bochy, Dusty Baker and Ron Wotus — among others — Tony Vitello won't have a shortage of experienced voices he can consult as he makes the leap from collegiate head coach to major-league manager.
The Giants officially announce that they've hired former manager Bruce Bochy as a special advisor.
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Between Bochy, Dusty Baker and Ron Wotus — among others — Tony Vitello won't have a shortage of experienced voices he can consult as he makes the leap from collegiate head coach to major-league manager.
The Giants officially announce that they've hired former manager Bruce Bochy as a special advisor.
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Giants officially announce that they've hired former manager Bruce Bochy as a special advisor.
Patrick Bailey had a Fielding Run Value of +31, the most in a single season since 2018.
The NL Platinum Glove goes to Fernando Tatis Jr., who was worth +9 FRV.
The NL Platinum Glove goes to Fernando Tatis Jr., who was worth +9 FRV.
November 8, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Patrick Bailey had a Fielding Run Value of +31, the most in a single season since 2018.
The NL Platinum Glove goes to Fernando Tatis Jr., who was worth +9 FRV.
The NL Platinum Glove goes to Fernando Tatis Jr., who was worth +9 FRV.
Can confirm that Garvin Alston will not return for next year’s coaching staff.
@susanslusser.bsky.social had it first.
@susanslusser.bsky.social had it first.
November 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Can confirm that Garvin Alston will not return for next year’s coaching staff.
@susanslusser.bsky.social had it first.
@susanslusser.bsky.social had it first.
The Giants will now be looking for a new pitching coach as J.P. Martinez heads to Atlanta to become their bullpen coach.
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The Giants will now be looking for a new pitching coach as J.P. Martinez heads to Atlanta to become their bullpen coach.
Patrick Bailey entered ‘25 as the game’s best defensive catcher. Still, he had a glaring weakness — a transformed weakness into a strength.
“… the amount of changes he can make so quickly is incredible to work with.”
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“… the amount of changes he can make so quickly is incredible to work with.”
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How SF Giants’ Bailey got even better as a defender — and turned in one of the best defensive seasons ever
Patrick Bailey won his second Gold Glove Award after improving at blocking pitches to eliminate a weakness in his game
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November 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Patrick Bailey entered ‘25 as the game’s best defensive catcher. Still, he had a glaring weakness — a transformed weakness into a strength.
“… the amount of changes he can make so quickly is incredible to work with.”
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“… the amount of changes he can make so quickly is incredible to work with.”
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Patrick Bailey wants a monopoly on the Gold Glove Award.
After one of the best defensive seasons ever, his ambition isn’t outlandish.
On Bailey, who got even better in ‘25.
“The conversion was, ‘This isn’t about winning one, it’s about winning 10.’”
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After one of the best defensive seasons ever, his ambition isn’t outlandish.
On Bailey, who got even better in ‘25.
“The conversion was, ‘This isn’t about winning one, it’s about winning 10.’”
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How SF Giants’ Bailey got even better as a defender — and turned in one of the best defensive seasons ever
Patrick Bailey won his second Gold Glove Award after improving at blocking pitches to eliminate a weakness in his game
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November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Patrick Bailey wants a monopoly on the Gold Glove Award.
After one of the best defensive seasons ever, his ambition isn’t outlandish.
On Bailey, who got even better in ‘25.
“The conversion was, ‘This isn’t about winning one, it’s about winning 10.’”
www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/06/s...
After one of the best defensive seasons ever, his ambition isn’t outlandish.
On Bailey, who got even better in ‘25.
“The conversion was, ‘This isn’t about winning one, it’s about winning 10.’”
www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/06/s...
One of Tony Vitello’s first big tasks as manager will be assembling his coaching staff.
There will be several holdovers, but the Giants won’t just run it back.
And there’s a certain first-base coach who could make a lot of sense to add.
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There will be several holdovers, but the Giants won’t just run it back.
And there’s a certain first-base coach who could make a lot of sense to add.
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Who could join Vitello on SF Giants’ coaching staff next season?
Bench coach Ryan Christenson and third-base coach Matt Williams will not return for the 2026 season
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November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
One of Tony Vitello’s first big tasks as manager will be assembling his coaching staff.
There will be several holdovers, but the Giants won’t just run it back.
And there’s a certain first-base coach who could make a lot of sense to add.
www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/04/w...
There will be several holdovers, but the Giants won’t just run it back.
And there’s a certain first-base coach who could make a lot of sense to add.
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The Giants decline Tom Murphy’s $4 million club option. He’s a free agent.
He only played 13 games after signing before the 2024 season.
He only played 13 games after signing before the 2024 season.
November 4, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The Giants decline Tom Murphy’s $4 million club option. He’s a free agent.
He only played 13 games after signing before the 2024 season.
He only played 13 games after signing before the 2024 season.
Logan Webb led the majors in innings and the National League in strikeouts, but he isn’t a finalist for NL Cy Young.
November 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Logan Webb led the majors in innings and the National League in strikeouts, but he isn’t a finalist for NL Cy Young.
The Giants have their manager. The Dodgers have their dynasty.
The offseason is here, so here’s a look at what’s ahead.
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The offseason is here, so here’s a look at what’s ahead.
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What’s ahead for SF Giants after hiring new manager Vitello?
The Giants’ top priority this offseason will be bulking up on its pitching depth
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November 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Giants have their manager. The Dodgers have their dynasty.
The offseason is here, so here’s a look at what’s ahead.
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The offseason is here, so here’s a look at what’s ahead.
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Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb become the first battery to win the Gold Glove Award in the same season since Yadi and Waino in 2013.
"So, it’s a really cool accomplishment and I’m super excited about it.”
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"So, it’s a really cool accomplishment and I’m super excited about it.”
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SF Giants’ Bailey, Webb named 2025 Gold Glove Award winners
Bailey and Webb become the first battery to win the award in the same season since Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina in 2013
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November 3, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb become the first battery to win the Gold Glove Award in the same season since Yadi and Waino in 2013.
"So, it’s a really cool accomplishment and I’m super excited about it.”
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"So, it’s a really cool accomplishment and I’m super excited about it.”
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Logan Webb on Tony Vitello: "I'm super excited. He seems like he has a ton of energy. He's very smart. He brings a ton of passion. ... I think it's going to be a healthy energy boost to our team and our clubhouse. I think he's very smart too."
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Logan Webb on Tony Vitello: "I'm super excited. He seems like he has a ton of energy. He's very smart. He brings a ton of passion. ... I think it's going to be a healthy energy boost to our team and our clubhouse. I think he's very smart too."
It wasn't easy for Tony Vitello to leave Knoxville. He said it would've have to be "a certain set of circumstances" for him to leave.
So, how'd Buster Posey and the Giants lure Vitello away from Tennessee?
“They took their time, they gave me space."
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So, how'd Buster Posey and the Giants lure Vitello away from Tennessee?
“They took their time, they gave me space."
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How Posey landed on Vitello as SF Giants’ new manager
Tony Vitello was introduced as the 40th manager in franchise history on Thursday
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October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It wasn't easy for Tony Vitello to leave Knoxville. He said it would've have to be "a certain set of circumstances" for him to leave.
So, how'd Buster Posey and the Giants lure Vitello away from Tennessee?
“They took their time, they gave me space."
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So, how'd Buster Posey and the Giants lure Vitello away from Tennessee?
“They took their time, they gave me space."
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Tony Vitello sat behind home plate for Game 7 of the 2014 World Series.
Buster Posey was, well, literally behind home plate.
The Giants have about .500 since that night. Now, Posey is tasking Vitello with leading the Giants back to prominence.
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Buster Posey was, well, literally behind home plate.
The Giants have about .500 since that night. Now, Posey is tasking Vitello with leading the Giants back to prominence.
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Despite lack of professional experience, SF Giants’ Posey has ‘full confidence’ in Vitello
Buster Posey praised Tony Vitello’s leadership qualities, willingness to ‘ruffle some feathers’
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October 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Tony Vitello sat behind home plate for Game 7 of the 2014 World Series.
Buster Posey was, well, literally behind home plate.
The Giants have about .500 since that night. Now, Posey is tasking Vitello with leading the Giants back to prominence.
www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/30/s...
Buster Posey was, well, literally behind home plate.
The Giants have about .500 since that night. Now, Posey is tasking Vitello with leading the Giants back to prominence.
www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/30/s...