Buster Posey
Coverage of Buster Posey in the Nexus archive.
- Kawakami: Buster Posey’s bonanza Giants selloff means he might never have to do it again
Buster Posey and Zack Minasian's recent moves, including Monday's transactions, have helped the Giants acquire young talent. The article suggests Posey may not need to repeat such selloffs in the future.
- Buster Posey won’t call it a rebuild. The Giants’ fire sale says otherwise
Buster Posey, the Giants’ president of baseball operations, made five trades and acquired eight players ahead of Monday’s deadline. The organization described the moves as a win.
- One year later: How Buster Posey fared at his first trade deadline with the Giants
Buster Posey's first trade deadline as the Giants' baseball operations leader involved trades of Tyler Rogers, Camilo Doval, and Mike Yastrzemski. The San Francisco Giants made these moves during Posey's first year in the role.
- Giants package Luis Arráez with Caleb Kilian in deal to acquire two Phillies prospects
The Giants traded Luis Arráez and Caleb Kilian to acquire two prospects from the Phillies. This follows a prior trade where they sent Tyler Mahle to Atlanta.
- The Giants’ selling spree begins as they flip Tyler Mahle for a pitching prospect
The Giants traded right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle to Atlanta in exchange for pitching prospect Anthony Molina. Buster Posey facilitated the trade, sending Mahle to the Braves as part of a deal involving pitching prospects.
- If the Giants don’t rebuild now, they never will
The Giants must rebuild their roster by creating opportunities for prospects and inexperienced players, according to the article. Buster Posey may not lead an overhaul, but organizational changes are necessary.
- ‘Section 415’ podcast: The Giants’ most pressing trade deadline questions
The 'Section 415' podcast examines the San Francisco Giants' trade deadline challenges as Buster Posey has under two weeks to make trades before the Aug. 3 deadline.
- Giants trade tiers: 6 categories, 31 players, and only 1 sure thing
The San Francisco Giants have organized their roster into six trade tiers with 31 players, but only rookie Bryce Eldridge is considered untouchable. General manager Buster Posey must remain open to trade offers for all other players.
- 5 Giants storylines that will define their future — starting with who gets traded
The San Francisco Giants face a roster reshaping deadline for Buster Posey by August 3, as playoff contention is no longer viable. Key focus is on trades and roster adjustments to define the team's future.
- The Giants’ draft strategy: Flora’s dream team, a Bonds selection, and a run on pitchers
The Giants selected pitcher Jackson Flora with the No. 4 pick and Barry Bonds’ nephew, Peyton Bonds, in the third round of the draft. Buster Posey and the Giants focused on acquiring pitching talent, including Flora and Bonds.
- ‘Section 415’ podcast: Buster Posey’s most important month with the Giants
Buster Posey, the president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants, has opportunities to improve the franchise through the MLB draft and ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
- The No. 4 draft pick offers the Giants hope. They won’t be so fortunate next year
The Giants' No. 4 draft pick in 2026 provides hope, but they will not qualify for a top-nine selection in 2027 regardless of their team's performance.
- The Giants brace for a painful trade deadline: ‘We put ourselves in that position’
The Giants are preparing for a challenging trade deadline, acknowledging they created their current situation. Buster Posey confirmed the team has no intention of trading pitcher Logan Webb but remains open to other potential moves.
- Buster Posey shuns Pride Night controversy, talks Rafael Devers, trades, and leadership
Buster Posey, the Giants’ president of baseball operations, avoided addressing the Pride Night controversy and focused on topics like Rafael Devers, trades, and leadership during a Tuesday interview. He stated he would only answer questions related to baseball.
- San Francisco Giants ready to sell star players ahead of trade deadline as Buster Posey's rebuild unravels
The San Francisco Giants are preparing to trade star players ahead of the MLB trade deadline due to their poor 2026 season performance. With a 30-43 record and 17 games behind the Dodgers, reports indicate the team is open for business, targeting expensive players like Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman. Buster Posey's leadership as president of Baseball Operations has been criticized as the team's struggles continue despite increased payroll.
- ‘Section 415’ podcast: Our early Giants trade deadline preview
The 'Section 415' podcast previews the Giants' trade deadline strategy, noting Buster Posey's likely pursuit of trading Luis Arráez and Robbie Ray. The Giants may also be forced to move some of their highest-paid stars.
- Inside the Giants’ tailspin: Everything that’s gone wrong since the Rafael Devers trade
Since Buster Posey executed a blockbuster trade to acquire a star hitter, the Giants have recorded a 69-93 record over the past year. The trade involved Rafael Devers, though the team's performance has declined significantly.
- After Jonah Cox’s surprise Giants promotion, here are more prospects to consider
Jonah Cox's promotion to the Giants has sparked discussion about potential roster changes. Left-handed pitchers Carson Whisenhunt and Joe Whitman are highlighted as possible candidates if Buster Posey seeks to adjust the rotation.