The San Francisco Giants replaced president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi on Monday after six underwhelming seasons with the organization. Franchise legend and part owner Buster Posey has been named as Zaidi's replacement, with Bob Melvin expected to return as the manager in 2025. Zaidi fell short of the playoffs for the third straight year as the Giants finished fourth in the National League West with an 80-82 record in 2024. San Fran went 453-417 overall during Zaidi's tenure from 2019-24 with just one winning season and one playoff appearance, both of which came during the team's franchise-record 107-win campaign in 2021. 2024 was a pretty big disappointment after the Giants committed over $320 million in free agency on Blake Snell, Matt Chapman, Jung Hoo Lee, Jorge Soler, Jordan Hicks and Tom Murphy.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year on Monday. Posey had one of his best seasons since winning the MVP in 2012 after he sat out for all of the 2020 season due to concerns over COVID-19. The Giants had the best record in baseball in 2021 with 107 wins, thanks in large part to Posey, who hit .304 with 18 home runs, 56 RBI and an .889 OPS. Before retiring following the World Series, Posey became the team's career playoff hits leader with 57, and he has also played the most postseason games in franchise history with 58. Back in 2019, he hit a career-low .257 with only seven home runs and a .688 OPS. On top of this award, Posey was named the NL Silver Slugger at catcher for the fifth time and was an All-Star for the seventh time in his illustrious career.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, a seven-time All-Star, will announce his retirement on Thursday, according to sources. The 34-year-old will walk into the sunset after a decorated 12-year career that saw him win the 2010 National League Rookie of the Year, the 2012 NL MVP, four Silver Slugger awards, one Gold Glove and an NL batting title. Posey also helped San Francisco win the World Series in 2010, 2012 and 2014. After struggling at the plate in 2018 and 2019, Posey took the year off in 2020 and returned with a bang to the tune of a .304/.390/.499 slash line with 18 home runs and 56 RBI in 113 games in 2021. He was the fifth overall selection by the Giants out of Florida State in 2008, and he's expected to eventually be in the Hall of Fame. Posey will finish with a .302/.372/.460 line, 158 home runs, 729 RBI and 44.9 wins above replacement.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey went 3-for-4 with two singles, a double, and a strikeout in Saturday's 9-2 NLDS Game 2 loss to the Dodgers. The veteran had a great offensive season and is hitting .500 through the first two games of the NLDS. He will continue to be an integral bat in the Giants' lineup throughout the playoffs.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey got the party started in Friday's 4-0 NLDS Game 1 win over the Dodgers, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. Posey launched a first-inning Walker Buehler offering over the right-field wall to put the Giants on the board first. The veteran has had plenty of post-season experience and also had a great regular season, clubbing 18 HR. Both his presence and performance will be important for the Giants to continue to produce more outcomes like they did in Game 1.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey capped off a great bounce-back season in Sunday's 11-4 win over the Padres. The veteran went 2-for-4 with two singles, three RBI, and a walk. Posey had a down 2019 season and missed the 2020 season, but finished this regular season with a .302/.388/.499 slash line, 18 home runs, and 53 RBI. He was one of fantasy's top catchers and will provide a veteran presence as well as hopefully a hot bat for the Giants in the playoffs.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is absent from the lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. Posey's been a big reason for the Giants success, slashing .303/.388/.500 with 18 HRs, 53 RBI, and 68 runs, his best offensive season since 2014. Backup catcher Curt Casali will be behind the plate and bat eighth. After posting a .866 OPS in 2020, he's taken a big step backward, slashing .213/.317/.355. However, in 172 plate appearances against right-handers, he's hitting .250 with a .351 OBP. With righty Joe Musgrove on the mound for the Padres, Casali isn't a bad streaming option in OBP leagues.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey continued his great season in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, an RBI, and a walk. The 34-year-old is having one of the best offensive seasons of his career, slashing .302/.388/.501 with 18 home runs and 51 RBI. After posting mediocre numbers in 2019 and missing the 2020 season, Posey has put up surprising fantasy value this season and has been a top catcher option.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will not start Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies, instead taking a seat on the bench. Curt Casali will step in behind the plate, batting eighth. Posey has had a resurgent season as a hitter, slashing .301/.386/.500 with 18 homers in 376 at-bats, but he's slowed somewhat in the second half with a .269/.345/.446 line since the All-Star break. Fantasy managers should expect Posey to have plenty of rest down the stretch as the Giants endeavor to have his bat ready for a postseason run.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, fresh off a four-hit game, is getting a breather on Thursday as the team takes on Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres. Curt Casali is drawing the start behind the plate and batting eighth in the game. Posey was a terror on Padres pitching over the last two days, going 6-for-9 with three doubles, two RBI and three runs scored. He's slashing .317/.364/.533 over the month of September as a whole. It's been a remarkable renaissance year for the 34-year-old, who slashed just .257/.320/.368 with seven home runs in 2019 before opting out of the 2020 season. Over 103 games in 2021, he's slashing .306/.391/.511 with 18 home runs, 49 RBI and 66 runs.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey isn't starting on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves and right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton. Posey is hitting .297 with a .387 on-base percentage and 18 home runs in 406 plate appearances this season. It'll be Curt Casali getting the start behind the plate against Atlanta. You're probably best off looking elsewhere for streaming help at catcher. Casali is hitting .213 with a .315 on-base percentage and five home runs in 217 plate appearances this season. He's hitting seventh on Saturday.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will be on the bench for Thursday's matchup with the San Diego Padres and right-hander Pierce Johnson. The veteran is batting an even .300 with a .389 on-base percentage and 18 home runs in 401 plate appearances this season. However, it'll be Curt Casali getting the start behind the plate against the Padres. Fantasy managers are probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming help at catcher. In 212 plate appearances this season, Casali is batting .212 with a .313 on-base percentage and five home runs.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey continued his power surge in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Padres, going 2-for-5 with a single and a solo home run. Posey got things started for the Giants, taking a first-inning Jake Arrieta fastball into the left-field seats for his 18th HR of the season. The veteran has had a stellar season at the plate, slashing .301/.391/.510 with 46 RBI. He has been a top fantasy option at the position all season and should be in fantasy managers' lineups down the stretch.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game to take on the Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com. Posey's had a resurgence at the plate this season, slashing .304/.393/.511 with 17 HRs across 93 games, but caught four of the last five days. Curt Casali will catch and bat eighth in his spot. Fantasy managers can look elsewhere for catching help, as Casali's batting just .211 with five home runs over 67 games.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, and two strikeouts in Monday's 10-5 win over the Rockies. Posey's first-inning opposite-field shot was his 17th of the season. The veteran has had a fantastic season, slashing .306/.395/.512 with 44 RBI. He has been a fantasy steal this season and should be in fantasy managers' lineups at all times.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Posey has been dealing with right knee discomfort for the past few days, but it was reported on Wednesday that he was feeling better and should be able to return to action soon. Expect him to re-enter the lineup sometime over the weekend, and in the meantime Curt Casali will start behind the plate against the Mets on Thursday and bat eighth in the lineup.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (knee) said he tested his knee on Wednesday and felt good, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Shea adds that Posey said he believes he should be able to return to the lineup within a day or two. Posey had exited Tuesday's game with right knee discomfort, which Posey said was similar to an issue he had earlier in the year. He's had a great bounce-back year at the play in 2021, slashing .314/.408/.517 with 15 homers, 39 RBI and 54 runs scored over 84 games this season. Consider him day-to-day and expect him back sooner than later.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (knee) was removed from Tuesday's game against the New York Mets with right knee discomfort. He was checked out by the trainer in the fourth inning and was replaced in the field in the next frame. The 34-year-old went 1-for-3 with a run scored before exiting. Posey is considered day-to-day and reportedly was removed for precautionary reasons. The Giants will provide an update on Posey's condition after the game. Curt Casali replaced the veteran catcher on Tuesday and would see an uptick in playing time if Posey were to miss any games.

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria and catcher Buster Posey are both absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Tylor Megill and the New York Mets. Curt Casali is getting the start behind the plate while Kris Bryant (hamstring) returns from a one-game absence to man third base. Both Longoria and Posey sat out Sunday's game, then went on to play two straight games before getting Wednesday off. Both players should continue to be out of the lineup about twice per week going forward.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is getting a day off on Sunday. The Giants will take on the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Jon Gray but will do so without arguably their best hitter. In 310 plate appearances, this season Posey is batting .331 with a .426 on-base percentage and 15 home runs. He'll be replaced in the starting lineup by Curt Casali, who is hitting seventh against Gray. If you need a streaming option at catcher on Sunday, Casali could be worth a look considering how productive he's been as of late. The veteran is hitting .347 with a .424 on-base percentage and five home runs in his last 86 plate appearances dating back to June 14.