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The San Francisco Giants had just two hits and made some puzzling plays in their loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday at Oracle Park.

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.

With the Giants sinking in the standings, some are ready to give up on this season and sell at the deadline. Is Posey among them?

The San Francisco Giants have talked with the Baltimore Orioles about acquiring outfielder Tyler O’Neill, according to sources.

Ramos’ gaffe was the defining lowlight on a night where the Giants lost 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Oracle Park. They haven’t just lost five straight. They haven’t just dropped dropped 11 of their last 13 games. They don’t just have the worst record in baseball since acquiring Rafael Devers.

Diego Cartaya fizzled out with both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins, but that didn't stop the San Francisco Giants from taking a flier on the 23-year-old catcher.

Monday’s 6-5 loss to the Pirates marked the Giants’ sixth straight home loss, and their 10th defeat in 12 games. They’re just one game over .500 and have dropped to eight games behind the NL West-leading Dodgers. The team is in dire straits with their season, especially since this latest loss came at the hands of one of the worst teams in baseball.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates had a few changes to their lineup, including one at shortstop, ahead of their second battle with the San Francisco Giants at

SAN FRANCISCO — Left-hander Erik Miller took another step towards recovering from his left elbow strain on Tuesday, throwing his second bullpen since going on the injured list earlier this month.