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Giants awarded an "F" in early grade for 2026
TL;DR
The San Francisco Giants have received an 'F' grade for their performance in the early 2026 MLB season, with a record of 8-12. They currently sit at the bottom of the National League West, trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 7.5 games.
Key points
- Giants awarded an 'F' grade for early 2026 performance
- Current record is 8-12, last in National League West
- 7.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Pitching rotation has struggled with high ERAs
- Landen Roupp has a 2.38 ERA and 3-1 record
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The San Francisco Giants have gotten off to a rocky start in 2026. Through the first 20-ish games of the  season, Bleacher Report awarded them with a grade of an "F".
Looking over their record of 8-12, they sit at the bottom of a highy-contested National League West. They are already 7.5 games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who look they are on a one-way trip to their World Series three-peat.
The Giants have had a hard time finding sustainable pitching, as their rotation has been beat up. Logan Webb, Tyler Mahle, and Adrian Houser have not been able to find solid footing with ERA's exploding over 5.00.
Landen Roupp has been a nice surprise, with a 2.38 ERA and 3-1 record to start the season. He could be a nice trade piece at the midway point of the season, as the Giants are likely not going to be able to compete in this division for another year or two.
From the plate, shortstop Willy Adames has been the representative of the power. He has 10 doubles already, which is tied for the league-lead with Baltimore Orioles left fielder Tyler Ward. Adames also has three home runs, which is 1/4 of the team's home run total.
Q&A
Why did the Giants receive an 'F' grade in 2026?
The Giants received an 'F' grade due to their poor start, with a record of 8-12 and struggles in pitching.
How far behind are the Giants from the Dodgers in the 2026 season?
The Giants are 7.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.
Who has been the standout player for the Giants in 2026?
Landen Roupp has been a standout player for the Giants, boasting a 2.38 ERA and a 3-1 record.
