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Daniel Susac - Favorite for backup catcher role Susac is viewed as the favorite to win the Giants' backup catcher job, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Eric Haase and Jesus Rodriguez are also in the mix to back up Patrick Bailey, though Susac appears likely to earn that role. The 24-year-old catcher was selected by the Athletics with the 19th overall pick in 2022 and has yet to make his big-league debut. He was left unprotected ahead of the Rule 5 Draft in December, where he was selected fourth overall by the Twins before being sent to San Francisco. Through eight Cactus League games with the Giants, Susac has slashed .350/.381/.450 with two runs scored, two doubles and one RBI across 21 plate appearances. He recorded a 26.8 percent strikeout rate with Triple-A Las Vegas last season, so improving his plate discipline and reducing strikeouts will continue to be a point of emphasis.

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Out Until July

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Out Until July

Mets option prized pitching prospect Jonah Tong to minor leagues

The New York Mets optioned pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse

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Who'll win awards in '26? Here are the top contenders in each division The Yankees and Giants will open the 2026 MLB season on March 25. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with e...

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WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

Taking in all the action from Monday's full slate of games at the World Baseball Classic.

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WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

Yankees Announce 2026 Opening Day Pitcher The New York Yankees are starting the 2026 season off with a bang when they travel to take on the San Francisco Giants in a special Opening...

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2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

Here are the World Baseball Classic up-to-date pool standings and the remaining games in each pool.

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2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

Ray unveils new-look slider, promptly K's 4 over 4 hitless frames SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When you’ve made 261 starts in the big leagues over the course of 12 years, a start midway through Spring Training coul...

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Giants projected to take UC Santa Barbara's ace in the 2026 MLB Draft | Sporting News The Giants are linked to one of the best arms on the prospect board.

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Bill White to receive Hall of Fame's Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award

Former National League President Bill White will receive the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball’s Hall of Fame on July 25

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Giants sign ex-Padres, Mets 3.76 ERA lefty who transitioned from starter to reliever | Sporting News This is a smart depth move by the Giants.

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Jesus Rodriguez - Cracks homer in spring win Rodriguez started at designated hitter and went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 9-5 Cactus League win over the Cubs.

Impact Rodriguez drove a solo homer to left field in the sixth inning, bringing the Giants within one run. He later singled and stole second in the seventh. The 23-year-old catcher, who was acquired by San Francisco in a deal with the Yankees in July, is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster but could be a candidate for a call-up at some point during the regular season. Per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, manager Tony Vitello called him "Mr. Versatile" and added that Rodriguez will get a start at second base soon. While the majority of his time in the minors has been spent behind the plate and at DH, he also has experience playing third base.

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Lucchesi reunites with Giants on Minor League deal (report) Left-hander Joey Lucchesi is headed back to the Giants on a Minor League deal with an invite to big league Spring Training, MLB Network insi...

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Joey Lucchesi - Re-joins Giants as NRI The Giants re-signed Lucchesi to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Lucchesi was non-tendered by the Giants back in November, but with Reiver Sanmartin (hip) out three months and Erik Miller (back) banged up, Lucchesi has a chance to make the team as a left-handed reliever. He was decent for San Francisco last season, collecting a 3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB over 38.1 innings.

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Drew Gilbert - Cleared to DH in games Gilbert (shoulder) has been cleared to serve as a designated hitter in Cactus League games, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Gilbert is working his way back from a left shoulder impingement and still isn't ready to play defense, but he is able to hit. The 25-year-old is in the running for a reserve outfielder role in San Francisco, though the shoulder issue preventing him from playing the field doesn't help his chances.

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Reiver Sanmartin - Sidelined three months Sanmartin will be sidelined for three months after being diagnosed with a severe hip flexor strain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Sanmartin suffered the injury during a recent exhibition game and an MRI revealed a serious injury. The left-hander had been competing for a spot in the Giants' bullpen after being claimed off waivers back in November.

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Erik Miller - Ready to face hitters Miller (back) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The live BP session will be the final hurdle that Miller needs to clear in his recovery from a back injury before making his Cactus League debut, perhaps as soon as later this week. Considering that Miller wasn't tasked with recording more than four outs in any of his 36 relief appearances for the Giants last season, he won't require much ramp-up time and should be ready to go for Opening Day.

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Rafael Devers - Back in lineup at designated hitter Devers (hamstring) will start at designated hitter and in the leadoff spot in Monday's Cactus League game versus the Angels.

Impact Devers has been held out of game action since late February due to hamstring tightness, but he's ready to be eased back in at DH on Monday and should be ready to play first base again soon. The 29-year-old has gone hitless in nine plate appearances thus far in Cactus League play.

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Giants Star Prospect Parks Harber Impresses with First Spring Training Home Run San Francisco Giants prospect Parks Harber is doing everything possible to ensure the franchise knows he’s coming soon.

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You won't believe this mind-blowing Luis Arraez WBC stat | Sporting News Arraez is turning things on for his country.

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WBC Daily: Two Walk-Off Homers Cap Off Epic Night; USA, Japan Stay Perfect

What's happened and what's in store at the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, March 8.

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WBC Daily: Two Walk-Off Homers Cap Off Epic Night; USA, Japan Stay Perfect

Luis Matos' Sensational Spring Gives Giants Hope He Can Fulfill Potential Everywhere Luis Matos has played in the San Francisco Giants organization, he's shined — except for the one place where it matters most.

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Giants cheering on teammates participating in World Baseball Classic SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Even on a day the Giants had two games on the split-squad slate, the World Baseball Classic was all the talk at camp Sa...

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Luis Matos - Multi-hit effort in spring win Matos went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Friday's 6-3 Cactus League win over the Reds.

Impact Matos hit an RBI double to center in the second inning and later cracked a solo homer to left in the sixth. The 24-year-old outfielder has enjoyed a strong start to Cactus League play, slashing .450/.500/.850 with five runs scored, four RBI, two long balls and two doubles across 22 plate appearances in 10 outings. With Harrison Bader's (thumb) arrival sending Jung Hoo Lee (ankle) to right field, Matos is fighting for a roster spot ahead of Opening Day. He is out of minor league options and may end up having to explore other opportunities.

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Why Harrison Bader is playing for Israel in the 2026 World Baseball Classic | Sporting News As Bader prepares to take the field for Israel in the WBC, here's why he and many other MLB pros are suiting up for the team despite not bei...

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Out Until July

Mets option prized pitching prospect Jonah Tong to minor leagues

WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

Bill White to receive Hall of Fame's Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award

WBC Daily: Two Walk-Off Homers Cap Off Epic Night; USA, Japan Stay Perfect