The San Francisco Giants entered the 2026 season with high hopes after a historic managerial hire, but through the first month of play, they've found themselves anchored near the bottom of nearly every MLB power ranking. It's been a tough start for a team that expected to compete.

After a narrow 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on May 4, the Giants improved to just 14-21 on the season. That win snapped a rough stretch—it was only their third victory in the previous 10 games. For a franchise with championship pedigree, this isn't the kind of baseball anyone in the Bay Area was hoping to see.

Much of the spotlight has been on first-year manager Tony Vitello, who made MLB history by being hired with zero major league coaching experience. Vitello came to San Francisco after leading the University of Tennessee to a national championship, and his energy was supposed to inject new life into the clubhouse. But through 35 games, that vision hasn't translated to consistent wins.

The numbers tell a painful story. USA TODAY Sports handed the Giants a generous D+ grade for their performance so far, while ESPN was even harsher with a D-. There have been flashes of what this team could be, but too often, the bats go quiet, the runs dry up, and the bullpen can't close the door. It's still early—no one is counting them out of the wild card race just yet—but after a full month of baseball, it's clear something needs to change.

For Giants fans, the frustration is real. A team that was supposed to surprise people is instead fighting to stay out of the cellar. Whether Vitello can turn things around or the roster needs a shake-up, one thing is certain: San Francisco has a long way to go before they climb out of the bottom of the power rankings.