Sports Editor

Kerry Crowley

The next Giants manager: Five under-the-radar names who fit the job description

Sports

Buster Posey wants someone who is obsessed with details to succeed Bob Melvin. A former Giants pitching coach and a few ex-catchers fit the bill. 

Sports Reporter

John Shea

The tough decisions Buster Posey faces as he builds the Giants’ 2026 roster

After finishing 81-81 in his first season at the helm, the president of baseball operations must add to the rotation, the bullpen, and at key spots on the diamond. 

Sports Columnist

Tim Kawakami

Kawakami: The no-quit 49ers, Kuminga in pre-trade limbo, and more bold thoughts

Kyle Shanahan’s team is 4-1 and could compel the 49ers’ ownership and front office to take a hard look at trading for a star such as Trey Hendrickson. 

More shakeups on horizon for Giants as Buster Posey commits long-term

Although next year’s coaching staff is in flux, Posey ruled out hiring former skipper Bruce Bochy as manager.

Introducing ‘Section 415,’ our Bay Area sports podcast

Section 415

The twice-weekly show builds on The Standard’s sports reporting, giving fans fresh access and insider perspectives.

San Francisco Giants

The next Giants manager: Five under-the-radar names who fit the job description

The tough decisions Buster Posey faces as he builds the Giants’ 2026 roster

Kawakami: The no-quit 49ers, Kuminga in pre-trade limbo, and more bold thoughts

More shakeups on horizon for Giants as Buster Posey commits long-term

Introducing ‘Section 415,’ our Bay Area sports podcast