Rafael Devers slams media as San Francisco Giants stumble in 2026 season

The San Francisco Giants are struggling in the 2026 MLB campaign, holding a 31‑46 record and sitting 18 games behind the National League West‑leading Los Angeles Dodgers. A recent sweep by the Miami Marlins and a 3‑1 loss to the Oakland Athletics have deepened concerns about the team's payroll‑heavy roster as it fights to stay competitive.

First baseman Rafael Devers, acquired from the Boston Red Sox, has underperformed with a .236 batting average, 11 home runs and 36 RBIs through 78 games. After being removed for a pinch‑runner, he told reporters, “The media, in general, you guys just blow everything out of proportion, and I think that’s a reflection of why I really don’t talk to you guys.” His comments highlight growing frustration on a season that has turned his stint in San Francisco into a public relations challenge.