Justin Verlander pitched a forgettable home debut for the San Francisco Giants. The 42-year-old right-hander, who signed a $15 million, one-year contract in January, was done after just 2 1/3 innings Friday against the Seattle Mariners in the Giants' 2025 opener at Oracle Park. Verlander retired only seven batters. The three-time Cy Young Award winner and nine-time All-Star with 262 career victories is eager to show he can still pitch at the highest level after an injury-plagued 2024 season with Houston in which he made only 17 starts.

Justin Verlander loved the vibe of pitching for the San Francisco Giants with the home fans supporting him — he just wishes he could have been on the mound to enjoy it a little longer. The veteran had a forgettable home debut for the San Francisco Giants. The 42-year-old right-hander, who signed a $15 million, one-year contract in January, was done after just 2 1/3 innings Friday against the Seattle Mariners in the Giants' opener and eventual 10-9, 11-inning victory at Oracle Park.

Justin Verlander's first home start with the Giants didn't pan out the way he wanted, but San Francisco fans still showed their appreciation.

The only way the Giants' home opener could end was with Willy Adames, owner of the largest contract in franchise history. sending everyone home happy.

When the Giants return home Friday, they will unveil upgrades to their famous Coca-Cola bottle and the concessions at the field level. The light shows have been sharpened in year two with that technology, and on Tuesday, the Giants will wear their new City Connect jerseys for the first time. The organization is putting the finishing touches on the entryway to the home clubhouse, which now includes a case for the three World Series trophies. When players walk through the front door every day, they will get a reminder of the best stretch in franchise history, and eventually the wall will be covered with photos of past Giants stars and notable moments.

When the Giants return home Friday, they will unveil upgrades to their famous Coca-Cola bottle and the concessions at the field level. The light shows have been sharpened in year two with that technology, and on Tuesday, the Giants will wear their new City Connect jerseys for the first time. The organization is putting the finishing touches on the entryway to the home clubhouse, which now includes a case for the three World Series trophies. When players walk through the front door every day, they will get a reminder of the best stretch in franchise history, and eventually the wall will be covered with photos of past Giants stars and notable moments.

When the Giants return home Friday, they will unveil upgrades to their famous Coca-Cola bottle and the concessions at the field level. The light shows have been sharpened in year two with that technology, and on Tuesday, the Giants will wear their new City Connect jerseys for the first time. The organization is putting the finishing touches on the entryway to the home clubhouse, which now includes a case for the three World Series trophies. When players walk through the front door every day, they will get a reminder of the best stretch in franchise history, and eventually the wall will be covered with photos of past Giants stars and notable moments.

The San Francisco Giants finally get to host their home opener at Oracle Park Friday afternoon, taking on the Seattle Mariners to kick off the team's 26th season at the magnificent bayside ballpark. When is the Giants home opener? The Giants will be facing off with the Seattle Mariners on Friday, April 4, at 1:35 p.m. for Opening Day.

One of the most important changes coming to Oracle Park this season will be in an area most San Francisco Giants fans will not see.

Seattle Mariners (3-4) vs. San Francisco Giants (5-1) San Francisco; Friday, 4:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Luis Castillo (0-0); Giants: Justin Verlander (0-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, five strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -148, Mariners +123; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants host the Seattle Mariners on Friday to start a three-game series. San Francisco had an 80-82 record overall and a 42-39 record in home games last season. The Giants averaged 8.0 hits per game last season while batting a collective .239 and slugging .396. Seattle went 85-77 overall and 36-45 in road games a season ago. The Mariners averaged 7.4 hits per game last season and totaled

Matt Chapman is only in his second season with the San Francisco Giants, but he already loves it. The Giants are Chapman's third MLB team. Now, in the first year of his extension, Chapman seems to be feeling good about his decision based on his comments in a recent interview with Giants broadcaster Glen Kuiper.

For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. "Opening Day is the essence of baseball, and the essence of family and friends." As the Giants prepare to kick off the 2025 season at Oracle Park, Coleman reflects on how much the experience means to him, taking him back to his childhood and the memories of his first Opening Day in 1964.

For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. "Opening Day is the essence of baseball, and the essence of family and friends." As the Giants prepare to kick off the 2025 season at Oracle Park, Coleman reflects on how much the experience means to him, taking him back to his childhood and the memories of his first Opening Day in 1964.

OK, Buster, go make some memories. “We're in the memory-making business,” Posey said. The great experiment is at home for the first time Friday with Posey in charge of the organization he helped make a champion three times in five years when the Giants face the Seattle Mariners at 1:35 p.m. at Oracle Park.

OK, Buster, go make some memories. “We're in the memory-making business,” Posey said. The great experiment is at home for the first time Friday with Posey in charge of the organization he helped make a champion three times in five years when the Giants face the Seattle Mariners at 1:35 p.m. at Oracle Park.

The Seattle Mariners will play their first road series of the season against the San Francisco Giants beginning April 4 at 1:35 p.m. PT. The Mariners will have to sort through at least one spot in the starting rotation while facing the best pitchers the Giants have to offer.

Justin Verlander isn't ready to answer a question that nearly every pitcher in Major League history has not had to worry about. When he met with local reporters on Monday in Houston, Verlander was asked if he will go into the Hall of Fame in a Detroit Tigers or Houston Astros cap, but he said that's a bridge he will cross down the line. The newest Giants starter punched that ticket to Cooperstown years ago, and now there really only are two questions that remain about his candidacy -- well, aside from the issue of the cap on his plaque. Will the voting be unanimous in a few years, and will Verlander go in as a member of the 300-win club?

Justin Verlander isn't ready to answer a question that nearly every pitcher in Major League history has not had to worry about. When he met with local reporters on Monday in Houston, Verlander was asked if he will go into the Hall of Fame in a Detroit Tigers or Houston Astros cap, but he said that's a bridge he will cross down the line. The newest Giants starter punched that ticket to Cooperstown years ago, and now there really only are two questions that remain about his candidacy -- well, aside from the issue of the cap on his plaque. Will the voting be unanimous in a few years, and will Verlander go in as a member of the 300-win club?

Justin Verlander isn't ready to answer a question that nearly every pitcher in Major League history has not had to worry about. When he met with local reporters on Monday in Houston, Verlander was asked if he will go into the Hall of Fame in a Detroit Tigers or Houston Astros cap, but he said that's a bridge he will cross down the line. The newest Giants starter punched that ticket to Cooperstown years ago, and now there really only are two questions that remain about his candidacy -- well, aside from the issue of the cap on his plaque. Will the voting be unanimous in a few years, and will Verlander go in as a member of the 300-win club?

Justin Verlander isn't ready to answer a question that nearly every pitcher in Major League history has not had to worry about. When he met with local reporters on Monday in Houston, Verlander was asked if he will go into the Hall of Fame in a Detroit Tigers or Houston Astros cap, but he said that's a bridge he will cross down the line. The newest Giants starter punched that ticket to Cooperstown years ago, and now there really only are two questions that remain about his candidacy -- well, aside from the issue of the cap on his plaque. Will the voting be unanimous in a few years, and will Verlander go in as a member of the 300-win club?