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Giants Face Pressure After Another Postseason Disappointment

9/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The San Francisco Giants were eliminated after a 9-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, their eighth postseason miss in nine years.
Despite acquiring Rafael Devers, the Giants went 36-50 post-trade and finished 77-81.
Hitting and pitching inconsistencies threaten the 2026 season after bullpen struggles.
Buster Posey, head of baseball operations, faces pressure to improve the 2026 roster.

History

Historical Context

The St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series in 2011, solidifying their status in Major League Baseball. In contrast, the San Francisco Giants, with a disappointing 77-81 record in 2023, have missed the postseason for eight of the last nine years. The retirement of longtime catcher Buster Posey in 2021 has exacerbated their struggles, highlighting the need for significant roster changes.

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Story summary

The San Francisco Giants were eliminated after a 9-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, their eighth postseason miss in nine years.
Despite acquiring Rafael Devers, the Giants went 36-50 post-trade and finished 77-81.
Hitting and pitching inconsistencies threaten the 2026 season after bullpen struggles.
Buster Posey, head of baseball operations, faces pressure to improve the 2026 roster.

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