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Giants' season opener was a swing and a miss—first team ever to score 0 runs with 5 or fewer hits in first 2 games. First-year manager Tony Vitello faces a rocky start as offense struggles against the Yankees' 3-0 win. 😬

Giants make even more ugly history in brutal showing vs. Yankees

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Tony Vitello takes responsibility for the Giants' sluggish start, marked by more "opening" games than extra-base hits. With MLB and Netflix shaking up their season debut, fans hope for a turnaround soon.

Why Tony Vitello shoulders blame for Giants' historically slow offensive start

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Giants start the '26 season uniquely, getting shut out in back-to-back games for the first time in their 144-year history. A tough start under manager Tony Vitello, with only four hits in two games against the Yankees. ⏳

Giants start '26 season unlike any other in their 144-year history

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New SF Giants manager Tony Vitello blames an overly emotional locker room for the team's rough start, ironic given his energetic style. Despite Robbie Ray's solid pitching, the Giants have been shut out in their first two games for the first time in franchise history.

Tony Vitello gives most ironic reason possible for brutal SF Giants start to season

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Tony Vitello's debut as San Francisco Giants manager is off to a rocky start, making history for all the wrong reasons. The first two games under Vitello's watch were less than stellar, leaving fans hoping for a quick turnaround. 📉

Tony Vitello and the Giants just made history, but it's not the type of history they'll be bragging about

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Giants set a dubious franchise record with just four hits in their first two games, blanked by Yankees in a 3-0 shutout at Oracle Park. The bats are as cold as San Francisco's fog. 🌫️

What we learned as Giants make franchise history with shutout loss to Yankees

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The Giants' offense struggled, tallying only four hits over two games against the Yankees. Despite Tony Vitello's leadership, the team couldn't solve New York's pitching as Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered.

Another opener, another shutout: The Giants’ anemic offense can’t solve the Yankees

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Rafael Devers' hamstring is keeping him at DH, giving Casey Schmitt a shot at first base for the Giants. While Devers' return to the field isn't ruled out, Schmitt's defensive edge is preferred for now.

With Devers hampered by hamstring, Giants going with Schmitt at 1B

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Giants manager Tony Vitello seems puzzled by the "Opening Day 2.0" against the Yankees. After a rocky first encounter, they're hoping for a fresh start. Let's see if the Giants can turn the page on Wednesday's setback. 🤔

Even Tony Vitello seems confused by SF Giants Opening Day do-over vs. Yankees

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SF Giants ace Logan Webb had a rough Opening Day, allowing seven runs in five innings against the Yankees. Yet, he's not alone in struggling post-WBC, as fellow Team USA pitchers also faced early season woes. 🌧️

SF Giants ace Logan Webb can take solace knowing other WBC pitchers also had rough Opening Day

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Rafael Devers is still nursing a hamstring injury but could play first base if needed, says Giants manager Tony Vitello. For now, Devers remains the DH as the team manages his recovery. 🏟️

Giants manager Tony Vitello shares latest Rafael Devers injury update

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Buster Posey could help address the Giants' issues, including left field defense and infield concerns. Logan Webb and Willy Adames are expected to improve, despite a rough start against the Yankees. 🏟️

The Giants have clear problems. Here’s which ones Buster Posey can fix

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Giants' infield shuffle: Luis Arraez at second, Casey Schmitt at first—a curious lineup twist due to Rafael Devers' hamstring recovery. Giants promised Arraez second base time, but the configuration raises eyebrows. ⚾️

SF Giants have (literally) hamstrung themselves on the right side of the infield

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Oracle Park hosts its first weekend home series with promotions including an Opening Day pin for early arrivals and a Fiesta Gigantes featuring new jerseys and a Willy Adames bobblehead giveaway. Giants face the Yankees at 1:35 p.m. PT.

SF Giants News: Oracle Park promotions this weekend

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Giants' woes against lefties persist. Opening Day saw them struggle against Max Fried, echoing their 2025 troubles. Despite adding Bader and Arráez, the lineup remains vulnerable. Time to find solutions or face a challenging season.

SF Giants struggle with matchup issue on Opening Day that plagued them in 2025

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The Giants endured a rough start to the 2026 season with a 7-0 loss to the Yankees at Oracle Park. Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's rant adds salt to the wound, calling out the team in typical fiery fashion.

'Win Some Ballgames First'- Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo Goes On A Non-Stop Rant Against The Giants & Netflix

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A historic Giants-Yankees opener at Oracle Park marked MLB's first exclusive Netflix broadcast, sparking controversy and fiery criticism from Chris "Mad Dog" Russo over its presentation and accessibility. Fans faced a shift in game viewing dynamics. 📺

Mad Dog Russo goes wild about Netflix's Giants-Yankees broadcast

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Nico Hoerner, an offseason target for the Giants, is staying in Chicago after a six-year extension with the Cubs. This dashes any hopes San Francisco had of adding the Bay Area native to their infield plans.

Chicago Cubs just blew SF Giants' future plans at second base to smithereens

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Luis Arráez made his Giants debut with a smile, despite a 7-0 shutout loss to the Yankees. The new signing's single extended his hit streak to 16 games, showcasing his potential to boost San Francisco's offense this season. 🌟

Luis Arráez grateful for 'amazing' atmosphere in Giants debut despite outcome

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Barry Bonds stirred conversation on Netflix's broadcast by defending his legacy as a good teammate. The SF Giants legend claimed his on-field contributions, like drawing walks, made him invaluable, though his off-field demeanor raised eyebrows.

Barry Bonds' bizarre defense of Giants behavior felt out-of-place on Netflix pregame

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Tony Vitello experienced his first game as Giants manager with a 7-0 loss to the Yankees. Bright spots included Caleb Kilian's impressive ninth inning and Logan Webb's seven strikeouts, despite the tough outing. 🏟️

What new Giants manager Tony Vitello took away from first game, loss in MLB

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Giants' season opener was a swing and a miss—first team ever to score 0 runs with 5 or fewer hits in first 2 games. First-year manager Tony Vitello faces a rocky start as offense struggles against the Yankees' 3-0 win. 😬

Giants make even more ugly history in brutal showing vs. Yankees

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Tony Vitello takes responsibility for the Giants' sluggish start, marked by more "opening" games than extra-base hits. With MLB and Netflix shaking up their season debut, fans hope for a turnaround soon.

Why Tony Vitello shoulders blame for Giants' historically slow offensive start

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Giants start the '26 season uniquely, getting shut out in back-to-back games for the first time in their 144-year history. A tough start under manager Tony Vitello, with only four hits in two games against the Yankees. ⏳

Giants start '26 season unlike any other in their 144-year history

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New SF Giants manager Tony Vitello blames an overly emotional locker room for the team's rough start, ironic given his energetic style. Despite Robbie Ray's solid pitching, the Giants have been shut out in their first two games for the first time in franchise history.

Tony Vitello gives most ironic reason possible for brutal SF Giants start to season

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