

Giants could make $400 million play for Cubs' Kyle Tucker, per Jeff Passan
Over the past few offseasons, there hasn't been a team more interested in landing a star than the San Francisco Giants. Unfortunately, the Giants haven't been able to find said star, but they were able to trade for one during the trade deadline by acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox. The Giants have played better baseball recently, and the expectation is for them to be more than fine in the long term. The question remains for the Giants, however, whether they'll be able to attract some of the top free agents on the market.
Giants bring win streak into game against the Cardinals
San Francisco Giants (71-69, third in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (70-71, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Friday, 8:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Carson Seymour (0-2, 4.74 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Cardinals: Michael McGreevy (6-2, 4.17 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -118, Giants -102; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants will try to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis is 70-71 overall and 39-33 at home. The Cardinals have a 50-13 record in games when they scored at least five runs. San Francisco has a 36-35 record in road games and a 71-69 record overall.
Giants, Cardinals making late playoff pushes ahead of series
After struggling for much of the season, the San Francisco Giants are making a late push in the National League wild-card race. The Giants (71-69) have won 10 of their last 11 games heading into their weekend series against the Cardinals (70-71), beginning Friday night in St. Louis. A power surge helped turn the Giants' season around. "It's better late than never, I guess," Giants third baseman Matt Chapman said.
How SF Giants' offense has resurrected team's playoff ambitions
The Giants do not control their own playoff destiny. Fresh off sweeping the Colorado Rockies, San Francisco has won 10 of its last 11 games and revived its postseason hopes heading into this weekend's series in St. Louis. Entering Thursday's games, the Giants (71-69) trailed the New York Mets by four games for the third and final National League wild-card berth. The Reds, Cardinals and Diamondbacks all are hot on the Giants' heels, and the odds still aren't great; FanGraphs has the Giants' chances of making the playoffs at 4.1 percent, while Baseball Reference lists them at 11.1 percent.
Giants Listed As Potential Suitor for Cubs All-Star in Free Agency by MLB Insider
The San Francisco Giants' lineup has come alive in recent weeks, which has led to the team putting together an impressive turnaround. The hot start the Giants got off to this season felt like a distant memory. After going 19-12 through April, the team had a losing record the next three months. Since that point, they have been the hottest team in baseball.
How SF Giants' offense has resurrected team's playoff ambitions
The Giants do not control their own playoff destiny. Fresh off sweeping the Colorado Rockies, San Francisco has won 10 of its last 11 games and revived its postseason hopes heading into this weekend's series in St. Louis. Entering Thursday's games, the Giants (71-69) trailed the New York Mets by four games for the third and final National League wild-card berth. The Reds, Cardinals and Diamondbacks all are hot on the Giants' heels, and the odds still aren't great; FanGraphs has the Giants' chances of making the playoffs at 4.1 percent, while Baseball Reference lists them at 11.1 percent.
Matt Chapman homers twice after appealing suspension, Giants sweep Rockies
Matt Chapman hit two home runs after appealing a one-game suspension, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Wednesday night to finish a three-game sweep with their fourth straight victory. Chapman gave the Giants a 1-0 lead in the second with a 450-foot shot to center field off Germán Márquez.
Matt Chapman homers twice after appealing suspension, Giants sweep Rockies
Matt Chapman hit two home runs after appealing a one-game suspension, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Wednesday night to finish a three-game sweep with their fourth straight victory. Chapman gave the Giants a 1-0 lead in the second with a 450-foot shot to center field off Germán Márquez.