It’s been a dismal year for the San Francisco Giants. They are going to have to make some changes if success is on the horizon
Ryan K Boman | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED | July 16, 2026
Everyone is always looking for answers when a team performs as poorly as the San Francisco Giants have in 2026. Beyond being abysmal underachievers, the team can look to several areas where they have major issues.
A lack of run production and some foolish spending have hamstrung the organization. But perhaps the team can turn things around quickly if they focus on the most important position on the field.
That would be the pitching mound, where the Giants (41-55, fourth place, NL West) have faltered both in the starting rotation and especially their bullpen this year. The relief corps has a cumulative ERA of 4.47, which ranks 22nd in Major League Baseball. Current closer Caleb Kilian has recorded just nine saves as part of a revolving door of average arms who have tried filling the role.
That’s a big reason why, at the All-Star break, the 2026 Giants are on pace to lose 93 games this year. That’s something that no one would … READ MORE HERE
