What we learned as Landen Roupp's gritty outing fuels Giants' series-opening win vs. Dodgers Landen Roupp was sharp early and the San Francisco Giants' bullpen shut the Los Angeles Dodgers down in a 3-1 win on Tuesday at Oracle Park.

Best win of the season 😤

@alexpavlovic.bsky.social delivers the takeaways from the Giants' series-opening victory over the Dodgers:

The Giants put Harrison Bader (hamstring strain) and Jared Oliva (left hamate fracture) on the IL. Outfielders Will Brennan and Drew Gilbert are up from Triple-A.

Giants continue to search for solutions after bullpen delivers second 'painful' loss in a row A day after giving up four runs in the eighth, the San Francisco Giants' bullpen gave up four in the seventh against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Giants are hopeful bullpen solutions are on the way, even if there's some pain early.

But the question after their last two games is whether it will be too late by the time it's all sorted out (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Giants say Tyler Fitzgerald was traded to Toronto for cash considerations. He had been DFA’d earlier in week.

The Giants announced that Jose Butto has a blood clot in his right arm. He'll undergo a procedure today to remove it. He came out of Wednesday’s game with arm discomfort.

Giants rookie Daniel Susac's dream first MLB start is a 'full circle moment' for his elated family Rookie catcher Daniel Susac had a night most players dream of, as he collected three hits to help the San Francisco Giants win his first MLB start.

Daniel Susac's first MLB start was everything the childhood Giants fan could have dreamt of, and his family soaked up every single moment (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

What we learned as Rafael Devers homers, offense erupts in Giants' series-opening win over Mets Robbie Ray pitched 5 1/3 solid innings and five San Francisco Giants batters had multiple hits to power a big win over the New York Mets on Thursday.

Rafael Devers and Daniel Susac fueled the win.

@alexpavlovic.bsky.social delivers the takeaways from the Giants' series-opening victory over the Mets.

Jose Butto went on the IL with right forearm fatigue. Blade Tidwell is up to join the bullpen and could make his Giants debut against the team that traded him.

Matt Chapman, Casey Schmitt all good after third baseman's heated reaction to errors in Giants' loss Tensions were high during the San Francisco Giants' loss to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, but things were patched up after the game.

Tensions were high during the Giants' loss to the Padres yesterday, but things were patched up after the game (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Why Tony Vitello thinks Logan Webb's up-and-down start vs. Padres will be one of his favorites Giants manager Tony Vitello believes Logan Webb's night in San Francisco's win over the San Diego Padres showed "guts."

"I just think it showed his guts."

Tony Vitello believes Logan Webb's up-and-down start against the Padres will be one of his favorites (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

The Giants announced that Luis Matos was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. Tyler Fitzgerald was DFA’d to open a roster spot for reliever Dylan Smith, who was acquired from Detroit for cash considerations.

Giants notes: Three lessons from ugly series sweep at hands of Yankees to open 2026 MLB season Alex Pavlovic discusses three topics that stood out from the San Francisco Giants' season-opening series sweep this weekend by the New York Yankees.

The Giants' silent offense was the primary storyline out of their opening series, but @alexpavlovic.bsky.social wrote about three more aspects that stood out 👀

Tony Vitello shoulders blame, aims to 'ease tension' after Giants' historically slow offensive start Giants manager Tony Vitello wants to shoulder some of the blame after San Francisco's historically bad start to the 2026 MLB season.

"I think everybody that was on the field or in the stands knows those guys can play."

Tony Vitello said he wants to shoulder some of the blame after the Giants' historically slow offensive start to the season (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Opening Day 2.0: Arraez 2B, Chapman 3B, Devers DH, Adames SS, Lee RF, Ramos LF, Schmitt 1B, Bailey C, Bader CF. Ray LHP

The Giants announced that Hayden Birdsong had his Tommy John surgery yesterday.

Giants' 2026 MLB Opening Night starting lineup snaps team's unbelievable left field streak Heliot Ramos is the first San Francisco Giants player since Barry Bonds to open consecutive MLB seasons in left field.

Tony Vitello's first lineup of the season officially ended a Giants streak that nearly lasted two decades 😲 (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Tony Vitello’s first lineup: Arraez 2B, Chapman 3B, Devers DH, Adames SS, Lee RF, Ramos LF, Schmitt 1B, Bailey C, Bader CF. Webb RHP

Longtime ace Logan Webb only has one goal on his mind as Giants begin their 2026 MLB season Giants pitcher Logan Webb told NBC Sports Bay Area he's "sick" of San Francisco being a .500 team.

"I'm sick of being .500."

Logan Webb is focused on one thing and one thing only this season: Winning (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

A few intriguing outfield, bullpen decisions highlight the Giants' 2026 MLB Opening Day roster Alex Pavlovic breaks down the San Francisco Giants' 2026 MLB Opening Day roster.

The Giants made some difficult decisions while finalizing their 2026 Opening Day roster (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

How new Giants manager Tony Vitello prepared to make MLB history in Wednesday's opener vs. Yankees New San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello will make MLB history in Wednesday's 2026 MLB season opener against the New York Yankees.

Tony Vitello has spent months preparing and learning the ins and outs of being an MLB manager, and is ready to make history on Wednesday, @alexpavlovic.bsky.social writes

Giants say Harrison Bader has a tight left hamstring and is day to day.

Victor Bericoto won the Barney Nugent Award, given to the player who performed best in his first big league camp. He’s hitting .474 this spring and has put himself in the mix to get a real shot at some point this season.

Giants option top prospect Bryce Eldridge, two others to Triple-A ahead of Opening Night vs. Yankees The San Francisco Giants optioned Bryce Eldridge back to Triple-A on Thursday, along with infielder Tyler Fitzgerald and outfielder Grant McCray.

The Giants made their decision on Bryce Eldridge two days before they return home, optioning the top prospect back to Triple-A (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

The Giants optioned Bryce Eldridge back to Triple-A, along with Grant McCray and Tyler Fitzgerald. Eldridge will get more time to develop, and can now play first base every day.

The Giants announced that Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery next week. He’ll miss the entire 2026 season.

Matt Chapman joined @alexpavlovic.bsky.social on the latest episode of Giants Talk 🎙️

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The Giants announced that prospect Parks Harber has a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He’ll miss 4-6 weeks. Harber was supposed to start the season in Double-A, but got hurt running the bases last week.

Why it was important for Tony Vitello to bring Quentin Eberhardt with him from Tennessee to Giants Giants manager Tony Vitello explained why it was important to bring Quentin Eberhardt with him from Tennessee to San Francisco.

Tony Vitello knew he had to sit back and let others come to the realization that one of his close friends would be a strong addition to the Giants' coaching staff (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Where Giants' 26-man roster, position battles stand with one week to go before Opening Day Alex Pavlovic breaks down the various position battles to make the San Francisco Giants' Opening Day roster in a week as spring training wraps up.

Almost time to head home.

With just a few days remaining in Scottsdale, @alexpavlovic.bsky.social highlights where key Giants position battles stand

The Giants announced that Hayden Birdsong has a grade 2 forearm strain/UCL sprain. He’s weighing his treatment options and will get a second opinion.