Here are the cases for the Giants buying — and selling — ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline: The acquisition of Devers in June a clear-cut sign that Posey is in the business of winning now. The same can be said of Chapman’s extension and the signing of Willy Adames.

TOP PERFORMERS: Heliot Ramos has 19 doubles, a triple and 14 home runs for the Giants. Willy Adames is 11 for 38 with three doubles, a triple and four home runs over the past 10 games.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (44-62) and the San Francisco Giants (54-52) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Pirates vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

San Francisco Giants: LHP Blake Snell (0-3, 11.57) New York Mets: RHP Sean Manaea (1-1, 4.12) Next Two Series April 26-28: vs. Pittsburgh Pirates April 30-May 2: at Boston Red Sox MLB Links

Whisenhunt showed something in his major-league debut Monday night but there was nothing festive about a 10th loss in 12 games.

Former New York Giants first-rounder Eli Apple has found a new team. According to reports, Apple will be joining the San Francisco 49ers for the new NFL season.