The first game of the San Francisco Giants’ season, broadcast on Netflix, will officially feature the home run king. After weeks of rumors, Netflix announced on Thursday that Barry Bonds will be on the desk for the Opening Night broadcast when the Giants kick off the 2026 MLB season against the Yankees on March 25.

The Giants have optioned top prospect Bryce Eldridge to Triple-A as they finalize their roster for the Opening Day vs. the Yankees.

The San Francisco Giants have finalized their roster for their Spring Breakout game and there some clear takeaways.

Near-perfect: What did Robbie Ray do after leaving his last spring start with a no-hitter intact? He retired all 15 batters he faced Sunday, punching out six, but Giants pitchers didn’t stop there in a 7-1 win over the Brewers.

Eldridge, the Giants’ top prospect, will not be on the Opening Day roster, he was optioned to Sacramento Thursday ahead of the team’s road game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Giants’ Opening Night matchup against the New York Yankees will mark Netflix’s first-ever live MLB broadcast, and the streaming platform is bringing on the home run king for the ride.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will miss the 2026-27 season because of Tommy John surgery.

The Giants announced on Thursday afternoon that right-hander Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, ending his 2026 season and likely keeping him out until the midpoint of next year.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tony Vitello knows well enough that two-way players aren’t uncommon in the amateur game. Bryce Eldridge, for example, was drafted as a two-way player. So was Reggie Crawford. Casey Schmitt was a closer at San Diego State.

The Giants announced on Wednesday morning that Buster Posey,, Brandon Belt, Pablo Sandoval and Joe Panik will go on the team’s Wall of Fame together at Oracle Park on Aug. 8 against the Detroit Tigers.