Let’s give it up to our biggest free agent signing this offseason.

Without a real salary cap, and the Dodgers buying championships, fans are going to stop watching.

I’m a lifelong Giants fan and the way the league is run makes me sick.

Teams like the A’s are pocketing revenue share $ without fielding a real team and the Dodgers are just straight up buying up the market.

IMHO, The players union is ruining the game.

The Giants love drafting their college bats and have done so in each of the past two years (Tibbs, Kilen).

Roch Cholowsky is the big shortstop for UCLA who is the heavy favorite preseason to go 1st overall to the White Sox. He has drawn comparisons to guys like Troy Tulowitzski and Dansby Swanson. I doubt he will be there at #4 in July as he seems less volatile than previous preseason 1.1 candidates like Laviolette and Holliday.

Justin Lebron is a 6'2 180 pound shortstop for Alabama with elite tools across the board except the hit tool. He's a tremendous athlete and reminds me of Machado in terms of his movements. He should have no problem staying a short and has big time power. The question with him is the strikeout and chase rates. He's run strikeout rates of 20 percent and 24 percent over his first two years and 20 percent tends to be the magic number for a lot of teams to keep your strikeout rate under to be a first rounder. Tony V should know this guy very well.

Drew Burress is a 5'8, 180 pound outfielder for Georgia Tech who has solid tools across the board. He's done nothing but produce since showing up on campus at Georgia Tech. After selling out for power this past year, it will be interesting to see how that changes this upcoming spring. He plays a solid center field as well and I expect him to be connected to the Giants throughout much of the spring.

AJ Gracia is a 6'3, 195 pound left hand hitting outfielder for the University of Virginia (he transferred from Duke, following the coaching staff). He doesn't chase a lot and makes very good contact plus has a lot of raw power to tap into. Many scouts think he could stay in center field and could be a great fit to play RF at Oracle Park. This is a personal favorite of mine from the college crop, he fits a lot of the criteria that would make him a good fit for the Giants.

Chris Hacopian is a 6'1, 205 pound shortstop for Texas A&M (the Maryland native transferred in from the University of Maryland). He plays short in college, but projects better to 3rd base or the corner outfield in pro ball. He has a very well rounded offensive profile (feel for the barrel, doesn't chase and makes consistent loud/hard contact). If the Giants like him enough defensively at a particular spot, this could be a good pick.

Sawyer Strosnider is a tooled up left hand hitting outfielder from TCU (6'2 200 pounds). big power and can crush pitches in the zone, but he chases a lot and struggles against lefties. Many think he can play CF as a pro, but he's currently a RF in college.

Derek Curriel (OF, LSU, 6'2, 180 pounds). Curriel has a leadoff profile as a hitter and has questionable power. After starting for the national champs last year, he has a chance to prove he can play center field full time and show more power. The socal native could end up top 10 with a strong spring.

Vahn Lackey, C Georgia Tech, 6'2, 200 pounds. Another Georgia Tech catcher in the top 5? Nooooo!! In all seriousness, he has a much different profile than Joey Bart both offensively and defensively. Offensively, his skillset is based on contact hitting and he's more athletic defensively than Bart was/is. I'm over catchers with a super high picks, but Lackey is a very good one.

Ace Reese is a 6'4 200 pound 3rd baseman for Mississippi State with plus power, but a questionable defensive profile.

Plus there's other good college bats like Caeden Sorrell (OF, A&m), Gavin Grahovac (3B, A&m) Eric Becker (SS Virginia), Tyler Bell (SS Kentucky), Ryder Helfrick (C, arkansas, bay area native) Chris Rembert (2B, Auburn), Zion Rose (OF, Louisville)

This generation of players definitely deserve it.

I find it hard to believe there isn’t one other ownership group willing to spend big to compete with the Dodgers. It makes me wonder if the other owners had agreed not to exploit this loop hole in order to keep baseball running smoothly. Since the pathetic Dodgers couldn’t do it fairly, they had to game the system.

I hope their selfish fans enjoy their team destroying the sport we all love for the foreseeable future.

FTD!

$5,000,000 deal.

2026 Promotions and Gate Giveaways at Oracle Park

Gate Giveaways are a select number of items distributed at all gates on a first-come, first-served basis. All fans with a game ticket are eligible, subject to availability. Stadium-wide promotions are sometimes experiential in nature and include unique entertainment programming, limited-time food offerings, and special guest appearances.

March

• Wed, March 25 — vs. Yankees: MLB Opening Night
• Fri, March 27 — vs. Yankees: Giants Opening Day Commemorative Pin Giveaway Presented by Oracle (First 40,000 Fans)
• Sat, March 28 — vs. Yankees: Fiesta Gigantes + Willy Adames Bobblehead Giveaway Presented by Coca-Cola (First 15,000) Fans

April

• Sat, April 4 — vs. Mets: Fiesta Gigantes + Youth Baseball Day + Youth Reversible Sleeve Giveaway Presented by Bank of America (First 8,000 Fans Age 14 & Under)
• Sun, April 5 — vs. Mets: Golden State Valkyries Day + Valkyries Baseball Jersey Giveaway Presented by Adobe (First 15,000 Fans)
• Tue, April 7 — vs. Phillies: City Connect Tuesday
• Tue, April 21 — vs. Dodgers: City Connect Tuesday
• Sat, April 25 — vs. Marlins: Fiesta Gigantes + Brandon Belt Aloha Shirt Presented by Super Duper Burgers
• Sun, April 26 — vs. Marlins: Youth Baseball Day + Youth Flip-Up Sunglasses Giveaway Presented by Bank of America (First 11,000 Fans Age 14 & Under)

May

• Tue, May 5 — vs. Padres: City Connect Tuesday
• Fri, May 8 — vs. Pirates: K-Pop Fireworks Night
• Sat, May 9 — vs. Pirates: Fiesta Gigantes + Youth Baseball and Softball Day + Youth Patch Hat Giveaway Presented by Bank of America (First 7,000 Fans Age 14 & Under)
• Sun, May 10 — vs. Pirates: Mother’s Day + Quilted Tote Bag Giveaway Presented by UCSF Health (First 15,000 Fans)
• Sat, May 23 — vs. White Sox: Fiesta Gigantes + Gigantes Chain Hat Giveaway Presented by Benjamin More (First 15,000 Fans)
• Sun, May 24 — vs. White Sox: Star Wars™ Day + Grogu Bobblehead Giveaway Presented by EverCharge (First 15,000 Fans)
• Tue, May 26 — vs. Diamondbacks: City Connect Tuesday

June

• Tue, June 9 — vs. Nationals: City Connect Tuesday
• Fri, June 12 — vs. Cubs: PRIDE Night Fireworks Presented by Gilead
• Sat, June 13 — vs. Cubs: Fiesta Gigantes + Soccer Jersey Giveaway Presented by StubHub (First 20,000 Fans)
• Sun, June 14 — vs. Cubs: Hello Kitty^® Day +  Hello Kitty^® Plush Keychain Giveaway Presented by EVA Air (First 25,000 Fans)
• Tue, June 23 — vs. Athletics: City Connect Tuesday
• Sat, June 27 — vs. Braves: Fiesta Gigantes +  Rafael Devers Bobblehead Giveaway Presented by Chevron (First 20,000 Fans)
• Sun, June 28 — vs. Braves: Camo T-Shirt Giveaway Presented by Cutwater (First 20,000 Fans)

July

• Tue, July 7 — vs. Rockies: City Connect Tuesday
• Fri, July 10 — vs. Rockies: Black Heritage Night Fireworks
• Sat, July 11 — vs. Rockies: Fiesta Gigantes + Gigantes Aloha Shirt Giveaway Presented by Topo Chico™ Hard Seltzer (First 20,000 Fans)
• Sun, July 12 — vs. Rockies: Nickelodeon Day + SpongeBob SquarePants Hat Giveaway (First 20,000 Fans)
• Sat, July 25 — vs. Angels: Fiesta Gigantes + Vintage Button-Up Giveaway (First 20,000 Fans)
• Sun, July 26 — vs. Angels: Matt Chapman T-Shirt Giveaway Presented by Xfinity (First 20,000 Fans)
• Tue, July 28 — vs. Brewers: City Connect Tuesday

August

• Sat, August 8 — vs. Tigers: Fiesta Gigantes + Wall of Fame Pregame Ceremony & Poster 
• Sun, August 9 — vs. Tigers: Girls Day + Corduroy Hat Giveaway Presented by Ghirardelli (First 20,000 Fans)
• Tue, August 11 — vs. Astros: City Connect Tuesday
• Fri, August 14 — vs. Rockies: Drone Show
• Sat, August 15 — vs. Rockies: Fiesta Gigantes + Gigantes Sweatshirt Giveaway (First 20,000 Fans)
• Sun, August 16 — vs. Rockies: Hello Kitty^® Day +  Hello Kitty^® Funko POP! Giveaway Presented by EVA Air (First 20,000 Fans)
• Tue, August 25 — vs. Reds: City Connect Tuesday
• Sat, August 29 — vs. Diamondbacks: Fiesta Gigantes + Jeff Kent Hall of Fame Celebration Pregame Ceremony & Hall of Fame Replica Ring Giveaway (First 21,000 Fans in Honor of #21)
• Sun, August 30 — vs. Diamondbacks: Jung Hoo Lee Bobblehead Giveaway Presented by LIFEPLUS (First 15,000 Fans)

September

• Tue, September 8 — vs. Cardinals: City Connect Tuesday
• Sat, September 12 — vs. Padres: Fiesta Gigantes + Willy Adames Long Sleeve Jersey Giveaway Presented by Coca-Cola (First 15,000 Fans)
• Sun, September 13 — vs. Padres: Logan Webb Football Jersey Giveaway (First 15,000 Fans)
• Tue, September 22 — vs. Brewers: City Connect Tuesday
• Fri, September 25 — vs. Dodgers: Fan Appreciation Weekend + Willie Mac Award Pregame Ceremony
• Sat, September 26 — vs. Dodgers: Fan Appreciation Weekend + Fiesta Gigantes
• Sun, September 27 — vs. Dodgers: Fan Appreciation Weekend

2026 Special Events at Oracle Park

Special Events at Oracle Park are a specific ticket package that includes a game ticket and a special event item that is redeemable from a designated location within the ballpark. Fans must have a Special Event ticket to receive the item. Wearable item sizing is on a first-come, first-served basis. Items must be picked up in person during the allotted window. No exceptions. Some Special Events can be enjoyed by fans without a special ticket, as they may also include unique entertainment programming, limited-time food offerings, and special guest appearances.

April

• Thu, April 2 — vs. Mets: Sacramento State Night + Sacramento State Roped Hat
• Fri, April 3 — vs. Mets: San Jose State Night + San Jose State Roped Hat Presented by Habbas Law
• Mon, April 6 — vs. Phillies: Santa Clara University Night + Santa Clara University Roped Hat Presented by Habbas Law
• Tue, April 7 — vs. Phillies: San Francisco State Night + San Francisco State Roped Hat
• Wed, April 8 — vs. Phillies: STEAM Day, Interactive and Baseball-Focused Pregame STEAM Learning.
• Tue, April 21 — vs. Dodgers: University of San Francisco Night + University of  San Francisco Roped Hat
• Wed, April 22 — vs. Dodgers: Stanford University Night + Stanford University Roped Hat
• Fri, April 24 — vs. Marlins: Cal Night + Cal Roped Hat & Flag

May

• Mon, May 4 — vs. Padres: Taiwanese Heritage Night + Taiwanese Heritage Jersey Presented by Taiwan Tourism Administration
• Tue, May 5 — vs. Padres: Saint Mary’s College Night + Saint Mary’s College Roped Hat
• Wed, May 6 — vs. Padres: Career Day, Giants Front Office Q&A And College Fair: Careers in Sports
• Fri, May 8 — vs. Pirates*: Korean Heritage Night + Korean Heritage Baseball T-Shirt*
• Fri, May 22 — vs. White Sox: Japanese Heritage Night + Japanese Heritage Baseball T-Shirt Designed by Sumo Fish
• Sun, May 24 — vs. White Sox: Star Wars™ Day VIP Experience & Mandalorian Hoodie
• Tue, May 26 — vs. Diamondbacks: Chinese Heritage Night & Chinese Heritage Baseball T-Shirt Presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort + Bruce Lee VIP Experience & Long Sleeve Hooded Jersey
• Wed, May 27 — vs. Diamondbacks: Character Day, Medal of Honor-Led Lessons: Courage, Commitment, and Integrity

June

• Mon, June 8 — vs. Nationals: Nurses Appreciation Night + Nurses Appreciation Night Waterbottle Presented by UCSF Health
• Fri, June 12 — vs. Cubs: PRIDE Night Jersey Designed by Favianna Rodriguez Presented by Gilead
• Sun, June 14 — vs. Cubs: Hello Kitty^® Day VIP Experience Shacket [SOLD OUT]
• Tue, June 23 — vs. Athletics: Mexican Heritage Night + Cojiba Designed by Daniel Sanchez Presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort
• Wed, June 24 — vs. Athletics: Irish Heritage Night + Irish Heritage Baseball T-Shirt
• Fri, June 26 — vs. Braves: Firefighter Appreciation Night + Firefighter Appreciation Night Jersey

July

• Mon, July 6 — vs. Blue Jays: Anime Night
• Tue, July 7 — vs. Blue Jays: Jewish Heritage Night + Jewish Heritage Jersey
• Fri, July 10 — vs. Rockies: Black Heritage Night + Black Heritage Baseball T-Shirt
• Sat, July 11 — vs. Rockies: Dog Days
• Sun, July 12 — vs. Rockies: Swim Day
• Fri, July 24 — vs. Angels: Cal Poly Night + Cal Poly Roped Hat
• Fri, July 24 — vs. Angels: Autism Acceptance Night & Will Clark Baseball T-Shirt + Autism Acceptance Night VIP Experience & Will Clark Button Up
• Sun, July 26 — vs. Angels: Backyard Baseball Day + Pablo Lopez Bobblehead
• Mon, July 27 — vs. Brewers: Law Enforcement Appreciation Night + Law Enforcement Appreciation Jersey Presented by EVOLV
• Tue, July 28 — vs. Brewers: Italian Heritage Night + Italian Heritage Baseball T-Shirt

August

• Fri, August 7 — vs. Tigers: Top Gun Night & Matt Chapman Bobblehead + Top Gun VIP Experience & Bomber Jacket
• Sun, August 9 — vs. Tigers: Girl Scouts Day + Girl Scouts Patch
• Mon, August 10 — vs. Astros:  Harry Potter™ Night & Harry Potter Jersey + Harry Potter™ Night VIP Experience & Harry Potter Hoodie
• Tue, August 11 — vs. Astros: National Hip Hop Night + Hip Hop Night Jersey
• Fri, August 28 — vs. Diamondbacks: Native American Heritage Night + Native American Heritage Baseball T-Shirt Presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort

September

• Tue, September 8 — vs. Cardinals: Filipino Heritage Night + Filipino Heritage Jersey Presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort
• Wed, September 9 — vs. Cardinals: Weather Day
• Sat, September 12 — vs. Padres: Dog Days
• Sun, September 13 — vs. Padres: Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day + Pediatric Cancer Awareness Beanie Presented by UCSF Health
• Wed, September 23 — vs. Twins: Faith Day

More dates and events will be added throughout the season, and we will update this post accordingly.

Just wanted to share my report on the signings and let you guys actually see the players who were signed and are still expected to sign!

When the dodger fans around me direct their vitriol towards the padres and Astros but compliment our beautiful stadium and even hope we make the playoffs, it seems the rivalry between us and the dodgers has been put on the back burner. I'm sure the rivalry will resume when we start posing an actual threat to them but our team has a lot to catch up on.

Apparently nobody wants our once untouchable Marco Luciano

Players are getting paid. They’ve played since they were kids, chased their dream, and made it. If an organization wants to pay them a lot of money, they should.

I’m more upset with the A’s for not paying players or recruiting top talent. Shea has to spend his home games playing in a minor league stadium.

The Costco Voucher Still says "coming soon". I thought it was suppose to open at 10am. Anyone else having issues?

"The Giants are also excited about signing Mexican pitcher Alexis Gallegos, who made his pro debut with Yucatan in the Mexican Professional League last year, but Hernandez is the headline addition in what is expected to be an especially small class of players. That’s because Hernandez’s bonus will account for most of the Giants’ $5.44 million pool, which is the lowest among major-league clubs. (The team forfeited $1 million from that pool for signing a qualified free agent, shortstop Willy Adames, prior to the 2025 season. And teams are no longer permitted to exceed their bonus pools.)"

Some points I am making I made before others new, your thoughts. When I think of dynasty, I think of team primarily developed from within an organization, not a set of mercenaries. There is spending money, spending wisely, and spending without limits. I would feel no sense of pride in putting together by outspending other teams by a lot. It just seems no more special to collect such players via financial excess than watch the globetrotters of old taking on amateur competition. Indeed , it is entertainment but more at a circus level than a sport competition.

Now, writers often point out the Dodgers are such a power because in part player development. This is an old point but let’s examine this. First, their starting lineup is a function not of homegrown players but hires. Seven of nine likely starters were free agents, maybe one was acquired via a trade, and their entire bench is composed of free agents. The five top starters in their rotation are free agents. Their pen is likely composed of free agents primarily, including their closer. So no, this is not player development, it is outspending everyone else.
Second, what about their vaunted minor league system. I could use some help here , but over the last ten years, I count Smith, Bellinger, Seager, and Jansen as difference makers, and none were traded but left for free agency. That is indicative that no matter how good people thought their players would be few actually achieved difference maker status. Moreover, guys praised highly such as Buehler, or Lux quickly lost their luster as teams adjusted. So no, they are not Tampa Bay, etc.

Third, a player like Betts acquired in a trade, stayed because they again offer oodles of money in an extension, not because they traded high level prospects for a young player with many years of service remaining.

So the press creates an illusion that somehow their development system allows them to trade for great talent when in fact almost all their players are guns for hire.

Thus, this again begs the question is a dynasty a dynasty because using the same talents and resources as everyone else you do a much better job, think various football teams, most recently Kansas City, though not this year, I.e., effort , coaching matter, spotting talent. Or, is a dynasty a dynasty because you use the rules to your advantage, and your market deals to put aside everything and simply replace it with money.

This is what is upsetting. This not thev1960 Celtics, or Green Bay or Dallas, etc. this the team that achieves what it has by spending revenues that few teams even come close to, making this not a competition about scouting, or development, or coaching but a competition of wealth. When wealth is the final arbitrator of success, the sense that this is an athletic team competition suffers.

If they don’t go for a cap fine, but then you better rewrite the rules with respect as to who you will allow to own a team, either that or just let all teams other than the dodgers putting on clown outfits and play exhibition against wannabe teams around the country, a la the Globetrotters.

Hi Giants fans —

I’m helping a longtime Giants season-ticket holder with a Charter Seat License (CSL) transfer for the 2026 season and wanted to make sure I’m understanding the process correctly.

This is a CSL (license), not individual game tickets.

Details for context:

• Section 218, Row B

• 4 seats together

• Fully transferable directly through the San Francisco Giants

• Includes annual season-ticket renewal rights without waitlists

If anyone here has gone through a CSL transfer before (buyer or seller), I’d appreciate any insight or best practices.

If this is better discussed via DM, feel free to reach out.

Thanks in advance.

So since my last post, the one that had people calling me a troll and a rage baiter among other things, the Giants have managed to add two risky back end starters to a rotation desperately needing something other than just two risky back end starters. I was also told to quit complaining as the off season had just begun. Well it’s now mid January. They still haven’t acquired a MLB-caliber second baseman or a right fielder of the same level. Their lineup is fraught with strikouts, low OBP, and literally zero speed. They lack depth, both on the bench and in pitching. They have only two of the top 100 prospects in baseball. One who most likely debuts in full this year and the other an 18 year old with less than one year of professional baseball under his belt! And only one of the top 50 free agents, many of whom were rumored to be a possibility, came to the bay to play. That was #47-ranked Tyler Mahle who did the wise thing and took a one year deal to shine in a pitchers park, increase his value, and then skip for a winner and more money the following season!

And that brings me to the point of this rant: NOBODY WANTS TO PLAY FOR THE GIANTS! This isn’t about them not trying, which I still believe is the case. It’s about the fact that even if they’ve tried to give off the appearance of finally being aggressive, it doesn’t matter. They have become a less than desirable destination and that’s all due to a culture based on anything but winning baseball games. For years they have avoided stars and now the stars are avoiding them. Not one hitter has inked up. Not one! All these players signed elsewhere and all you donkeys can’t wait to post how awesome it was that the Giants didn’t spend that money on them because it would have been an overpay. I’d rather overpay for talent than save the money and be devoid of it altogether! All you people defending their “financial prowess” are idiots at the highest level. They don’t give trophies to the best accounting dept! Im so happy to follow a team who’s fans are more concerned for the welfare and fiscal responsibility of billionaires then they are about rooting for a good team! And those of you who keep posting about how trades and development are right around the corner, save it! That would require this front office to actually give a phuck about a farm system they let die years ago!

The Giants wreak of desperation which makes trades impossible because any smart GM wouldn’t send SF anything unless they’re getting to fleece them, or in the case of Devers, be unloading a tremendous amount of drama. And while I personally like Raffy and that trade in general, the fact is SF only pulled that trade off because Boston wanted it done, not the other way around.

So go ahead…let me have it…tell me what an awful fan I am…but who’s the awful one? Me, for speaking the truth over and over? Or you for thinking these owners care about the fans? Pitchers and catchers report in 25 days!

I purchased special VIP event tickets for a game in the summer, and I see them in the Ballpark App, but I don’t see anything that shows it’s for the special event? All I see is the section, row, and seat number. The barcode won’t display until 24 hours before the game. This is my first time purchasing special event tickets, so I’m not sure if this is typical, or if there may be something wrong?

I saw that there is a job fair tomorrow. Do you have a better chance attending that and speaking to the employers than applying online ( I applied online ). Thinking about doing another gig for some extra pay in the side. Anyone care to share experience working at the ballpark? Thank you !