San Francisco Giants face early-season woes as Devers, Schmitt set historic home‑run record

The San Francisco Giants entered the 2026 season well below .500, trailing by 15 games heading into the All‑Star break. Manager Tony Vitello said the timing of the break offers little chance for a turnaround, urging the team to focus on fundamentals and aggressiveness. Despite the overall struggles, the Giants’ offense produced a notable highlight: third baseman Rafael Devers and infielder Casey Schmitt each reached 17+ home runs before the team’s 90th game, becoming the first pair to do so since Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent in 2000.

The duo’s achievement was highlighted by Devers’ 18th season homer and Schmitt’s 17th in a series finale against the Colorado Rockies, a game the Giants ultimately lost. The performance adds a bright spot to a campaign where the club’s odds of making the playoffs appear slim and trade deadline activity is expected. While Devers is under long‑term contract, Schmitt remains under team control, leaving both players’ future with San Francisco uncertain.

All‑Star selections Logan Webb and Luis Arraez provided a brief celebratory note amid the difficulties, but the team’s challenges on both offense and pitching persist as they look toward the second half of the season.