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Giants finish 2026 season with disappointing 65-97 record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Giants finish 2026 season with disappointing 65-97 record

Summary

The San Francisco Giants concluded the 2026 MLB season with a 65-97 record after a challenging year. Under rookie manager Tony Vitello, the team failed to reach.500, never achieving a four-game winning streak. The Giants faced numerous issues, including injuries to key players and a struggling bullpen that blew 45 leads. Vitello's management has come under scrutiny as he navigated a tumultuous first season, marked by inexperience and a unique playing style that did not yield results. The organization now faces questions about its direction and the need for significant improvement moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Giants finished 2026 with third-most losses in franchise history.
•Team struggled with injuries, placing 17 players on the injured list.
•Giants had the worst record in one-run games at 16-29.
•Vitello faced criticism over his inexperience and management style.
•Giants blew 45 leads and recorded the fewest saves in the league.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — After 2026 disaster, Giants have to prove they learned from losing games, irking fans

What they're saying

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On the field, the San Francisco Giants started badly and got worse. Outside the lines, they found additional ways to alienate their disappointed fans. Can they fix any of it?
— Yahoo Sports

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