Bob Melvin has a preliminary idea of how his Opening Day lineup will look. When Melvin hands over his first scorecard at Great American Ballpark on March 27, the sheet of paper will likely feature Willy Adames in the two-hole, Matt Chapman batting cleanup and Heliot Ramos batting fifth. It could go to Jung Hoo Lee. It could also go to LaMonte Wade Jr.

When the Giants signed Willy Adames and committed to moving Tyler Fitzgerald across the bag, they just about set their everyday lineup. The lineup needs a consistent option at designated hitter, and given the uphill climb in the NL West, the Giants really could use a solution that offers much more than just stability. On the first day of camp, manager Bob Melvin said the DH slot is the biggest puzzle that he needs to figure out this spring on the position player side, although there are two clear frontrunners. Wilmer Flores is back for his sixth season in San Francisco and Jerar Encarnacion will look to break through in his second.

When the Giants signed Willy Adames and committed to moving Tyler Fitzgerald across the bag, they just about set their everyday lineup. The lineup needs a consistent option at designated hitter, and given the uphill climb in the NL West, the Giants really could use a solution that offers much more than just stability. On the first day of camp, manager Bob Melvin said the DH slot is the biggest puzzle that he needs to figure out this spring on the position player side, although there are two clear frontrunners. Wilmer Flores is back for his sixth season in San Francisco and Jerar Encarnacion will look to break through in his second.

When the Giants signed Willy Adames and committed to moving Tyler Fitzgerald across the bag, they just about set their everyday lineup. The lineup needs a consistent option at designated hitter, and given the uphill climb in the NL West, the Giants really could use a solution that offers much more than just stability. On the first day of camp, manager Bob Melvin said the DH slot is the biggest puzzle that he needs to figure out this spring on the position player side, although there are two clear frontrunners. Wilmer Flores is back for his sixth season in San Francisco and Jerar Encarnacion will look to break through in his second.

When the Giants signed Willy Adames and committed to moving Tyler Fitzgerald across the bag, they just about set their everyday lineup. The lineup needs a consistent option at designated hitter, and given the uphill climb in the NL West, the Giants really could use a solution that offers much more than just stability. On the first day of camp, manager Bob Melvin said the DH slot is the biggest puzzle that he needs to figure out this spring on the position player side, although there are two clear frontrunners. Wilmer Flores is back for his sixth season in San Francisco and Jerar Encarnacion will look to break through in his second.

When the Giants signed Willy Adames and committed to moving Tyler Fitzgerald across the bag, they just about set their everyday lineup. The lineup needs a consistent option at designated hitter, and given the uphill climb in the NL West, the Giants really could use a solution that offers much more than just stability. On the first day of camp, manager Bob Melvin said the DH slot is the biggest puzzle that he needs to figure out this spring on the position player side, although there are two clear frontrunners. Wilmer Flores is back for his sixth season in San Francisco and Jerar Encarnacion will look to break through in his second.

When the Giants signed Willy Adames and committed to moving Tyler Fitzgerald across the bag, they just about set their everyday lineup. The lineup needs a consistent option at designated hitter, and given the uphill climb in the NL West, the Giants really could use a solution that offers much more than just stability. On the first day of camp, manager Bob Melvin said the DH slot is the biggest puzzle that he needs to figure out this spring on the position player side, although there are two clear frontrunners. Wilmer Flores is back for his sixth season in San Francisco and Jerar Encarnacion will look to break through in his second.

In the hopes of boosting an offense that finished just 17th in Major League Baseball in runs scored, the San Francisco Giants paid up for former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames, inking him to a seven-year, $182 million deal. Along with being a premier defender, the 29-year-old Adames has established himself as one of the best hitting shortstops in baseball, averaging 28 home runs and 91 RBI a season since 2021. Upon the signing, many observers assumed Adames would slot in next to Matt Chapman, who homered 27 times and posted a 125 OPS+ in 2024, in the middle of the Giants order.

The Cincinnati Reds and the Major League Baseball's other 29 teams, return to action next month.

The Cincinnati Reds and the Major League Baseball's other 29 teams, return to action next month.

Where to see your favorite team and what's new at Sloan Park, Surprise Stadium, Camelback Ranch, Salt River Fields, Scottsdale Stadium and more.

Where to see your favorite team and what's new at Sloan Park, Surprise Stadium, Camelback Ranch, Salt River Fields, Scottsdale Stadium and more.

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander is set to begin a new chapter with the San Francisco Giants, but not before ensuring he handles an important detail with class. Before officially deciding to wear No. 35 with the Giants, Verlander personally sought the blessing of franchise icon Brandon Crawford, demonstrating a deep respect for the team's history and its longtime shortstop.

There are a few spots still up for grabs on the San Francisco Giants' Opening Day roster that players will be competing for during spring training. There are likely a few spots that can be seized in the bullpen, where manager Bob Melvin offered an interesting update on Wednesday. Ryan Walker will be his closer, which many people presumed would be the case after the strong debut he had in 2024. One player to keep an eye on is veteran Lou Trivino.

The Detroit Tigers signed right-handed pitcher John Brebbia to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2026 season. Brebbia, 34, will earn a base salary of $2.25 million during the 2025 campaign, and an additional $4 million if the Tigers pick up his option for 2026. This season will be Brebbia's eighth in the majors after he spent time with the St. Louis Cardinals (2017-19), San Francisco Giants (2021-23), Chicago White Sox (2024) and Atlanta Braves (2024).

There was some news out of Scottsdale, Arizona on Wednesday, as San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin announced his team's closer for 2025. It's not Camilo Doval, who held the job at times in 2024; the Giants will turn to Ryan Walker to close games to kick off the regular season, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. The right-handed Walker was drafted by the Giants back in 2018 and has had a role on San Francisco's pitching staff since 2023.

What stood out most on the first day of Giants camp was that not much actually stood out. If you didn't know any better, the first day of camp very well could have been the 15th, and for Buster Posey, that's a good thing. Sure, Willy Adames and Justin Verlander are new and there's a fresh batch of non-roster invitees, but for the most part, the players and coaches gathered for spring training have been here before.

What stood out most on the first day of Giants camp was that not much actually stood out. If you didn't know any better, the first day of camp very well could have been the 15th, and for Buster Posey, that's a good thing. Sure, Willy Adames and Justin Verlander are new and there's a fresh batch of non-roster invitees, but for the most part, the players and coaches gathered for spring training have been here before.

What stood out most on the first day of Giants camp was that not much actually stood out. If you didn't know any better, the first day of camp very well could have been the 15th, and for Buster Posey, that's a good thing. Sure, Willy Adames and Justin Verlander are new and there's a fresh batch of non-roster invitees, but for the most part, the players and coaches gathered for spring training have been here before.

What stood out most on the first day of Giants camp was that not much actually stood out. If you didn't know any better, the first day of camp very well could have been the 15th, and for Buster Posey, that's a good thing. Sure, Willy Adames and Justin Verlander are new and there's a fresh batch of non-roster invitees, but for the most part, the players and coaches gathered for spring training have been here before.