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March 13, 2026

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Jerar Encarnacion is proving his mettle as he makes a valiant final push for a roster spot, shaking off a sluggish start to spring training just in time to impress the Giants' coaching staff. Meanwhile, excitement builds for Opening Night as Netflix has confirmed that former Giant Hunter Pence will be on the call for the showdown against the Yankees. However, not all news is positive, Hayden Birdsong's elbow issue raises concern just weeks before the season kicks off. After a thrilling performance against the White Sox where he hit 99.6 mph, Birdsong's health status leaves fans anxiously waiting for updates. On a brighter note, Trevor McDonald is another name to watch as he solidifies his place in the pitching rotation, continuing to earn praise with a solid outing against the same White Sox.

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SF Giants slugger with no options left making a valiant final push for a roster spot

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SF Giants slugger with no options left making a valiant final push for a roster spot

SF Giants slugger Jerar Encarnacion got off to a rough start in spring training but he has turned it around and is making a final push for a roster spot.

SF Giants fans get great news on who Netflix announcers will be for Opening Night

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SF Giants fans get great news on who Netflix announcers will be for Opening Night

The SF Giants will take on the New York Yankees on Netflix to start the regular season and it was announced that Hunter Pence will be on the call for the game.

Giants’ Hayden Birdsong Being Evaluated For Elbow Issue

Giants’ Hayden Birdsong Being Evaluated For Elbow Issue

Giants right-hander Hayden Birdsong is being evaluated for an elbow issue, reports Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle. President of baseball operations Buster Posey tells Slusser that the team is awaiting word from their medical staff. At this point, it’s not clear if the team fears a potential long-term injury. Birdsong has had a brutal […]

Thursday BP: Who are you keeping an eye on over the last two weeks of spring?

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Thursday BP: Who are you keeping an eye on over the last two weeks of spring?

Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants will take on the visiting Chicago White Sox tonight at 6:05 p.m. PDT, with broadcasts on both NBC Sports Bay Area and KNBR. In the meantime, we are just under two weeks out from Opening Day, which is the best news I’ve heard in a long time. […]

McDonald remains a name to watch for Opening Day roster

McDonald remains a name to watch for Opening Day roster

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- No Giants pitcher has boosted his stock as much as Trevor McDonald has this spring. The 25-year-old right-hander continued to make his case for a spot on the Opening Day roster by working four innings of two-run ball in the Giants’ 3-3 tie with the White Sox

Birdsong's bullpen hopes on pause due to elbow soreness

Birdsong's bullpen hopes on pause due to elbow soreness

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Giants right-hander Hayden Birdsong is being evaluated for elbow soreness, manager Tony Vitello said following San Francisco’s 3-3 tie against the White Sox on Thursday night. Birdsong, 24, topped out at 99.6 mph while working a scoreless sixth inning in his most recent Cactus League appearance against