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As the Giants gear up for 2026, the buzz around Luis Arraez potentially leading off is sparking excitement and speculation. Meanwhile, Bob Melvin's predictable return to the Athletics is a stark reminder of San Francisco's managerial missteps.

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SF Giants may have a brand new leadoff hitter for 2026 season
Aroundthefoghorn
SF Giants may have a brand new leadoff hitter for 2026 season
The SF Giants have a shiny new toy in their lineup after signing Luis Arraez and he just might be the team's new leadoff hitter depending on spring training.
Bob Melvin's next stop after SF Giants ouster couldn't have been more predictable
Aroundthefoghorn
Bob Melvin's next stop after SF Giants ouster couldn't have been more predictable
Former SF Giants manager Bob Melvin has got a new job and it is not at all surprising that he ended up back with the Athletics after being fired by the Giants.
Player reviews: Carson Whisenhunt and the pitching depth
McCovey Chronicles
Player reviews: Carson Whisenhunt and the pitching depth
Heading into last year’s Spring Training, one-time pitching coach J.P. Martinez was excited by the prospect of having “15 or 16 legitimate starters” to work with and the overall feeling that — especially with the signing of Justin Verlander — the team had an almost glut of pitching depth. Depth doesn’t always mean starting pitching, […]
Player reviews: Remembering some hitters
McCovey Chronicles
Player reviews: Remembering some hitters
Every season, there are a handful of players who come and go and quickly become the tougher parts of a roster quiz a decade or two from now. The 2025 Giants had a lot of familiar faces from the churn era but managed to sprinkle in a couple of new guys. Because we’re just a […]
How Borg rose to become Giants’ new 3B coach
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How Borg rose to become Giants’ new 3B coach
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Determined to rebound, Walker sets sights on Giants' closer role
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Determined to rebound, Walker sets sights on Giants' closer role
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Ryan Walker came into Giants camp with a clear goal in mind this year. “I’m coming in confident, coming in with the intention of earning that closer role,” Walker said. “It’s as simple as that. I worked a lot on mental strength and knowing who I am.

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