MLB power rankings: Giants still in free fall – but haven't hit rock bottom yet

The San Francisco Giants are on the verge of a low they haven’t reached since 2018.

And that doesn’t even include their myriad off-field dramas.

The Giants were swept in three games at Miami this past weekend and once again fell 15 games below .500, at 31-46. They haven’t been 16 games underwater since the final day of the 2018 season.

The Giants are also firmly ensconced at No. 29 in USA TODAY Sports’ power rankings – and No. 30 Colorado isn’t too far from dropping them to the cellar. While the Giants franchise is known for its June swoons, this one is unique.

The club has lost five of eight games since starting pitcher Landen Roupp and two relievers scrawled a Bible verse on their caps on the Giants’ Pride night, a story that grew into more than a weeklong news cycle, despite the pitchers claiming they simply want to “play ball.”

But that’s not going so hot either. Rafael Devers publicly protested his removal from their Sunday, June 21 game at Miami by wagging his finger at manager Tony Vitello and then cursing into his helmet; shortly thereafter, the Giants hit into a game-ending double play. Adrian Houser, one of Buster Posey‘s offseason pitching signings, is ticketed for the bullpen and not happy about it.

And the Giants are on pace for 65 wins, fewest since 2017. This might not be bottom, either.

<

Bryce Elder has given up five, six and eight earned runs in a five-start span.

• Brandon Woodruff returns Monday after two-month siesta due to shoulder inflammation.

Brandon Woodruff returns Monday after two-month siesta due to shoulder inflammation.

Shohei Ohtani now a two-way player at home, too.

• Paul Goldschmidt has four homers in his last seven games and 12 for the year, two more than 2025 total.

Paul Goldschmidt has four homers in his last seven games and 12 for the year, two more than 2025 total.

Chandler Simpson finally snaps a 30-game drought without a stolen base.

• Still that guy: Kyle Schwarber‘s three-homer night gives him seven more dingers than anyone in NL.

Still that guy: Kyle Schwarber‘s three-homer night gives him seven more dingers than anyone in NL.

Michael McGreevy‘s K rate, ERA slide a good bit in June.

Travis Bazzana is happening: Posts first multi-homer game on 4-for-4 night.

Seranthony Dominguez blows his fourth save.

• Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s 19-game heater: 36-for-80 (.450), 10 homers, 1.432 OPS. Wow.

Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s 19-game heater: 36-for-80 (.450), 10 homers, 1.432 OPS. Wow.

<1 / 21

<2 / 21

<3 / 21

<4 / 21

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Gary Sanchez wears a special chest protector to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at American Family Field on April 15, 2026.

<5 / 21

<6 / 21

<7 / 21

<8 / 21

<9 / 21

<10 / 21

<11 / 21

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Konnor Griffin celebrates with a traffic cone after making his major-league debut in a 5-4 defeat of the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 3, 2026.

<12 / 21

<13 / 21

Cleveland Guardians players warm up as the launch of NASA’s Artemis II is shown on the center-field video board at Dodger Stadium on April 1, 2026.

<14 / 21

<15 / 21

<16 / 21

<17 / 21

<18 / 21

<19 / 21

<20 / 21

<21 / 21

Two F-35C planes from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron NINE Detachment Edwards Air Force Base perform a flyover before the Opening Day game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on March 26, 2026.

• Kade Anderson Watch: Scoreless streak up to 27 2/3 innings, SO/BB ratio 90-8 at Class AA.

Kade Anderson Watch: Scoreless streak up to 27 2/3 innings, SO/BB ratio 90-8 at Class AA.

The unstoppable Samad Taylor promoted to leadoff spot.

CJ Abrams homers in three straight games, pushes OPS to .901.

• Once again finding their midseason mojo: At 14-4, own baseball’s best record in June.

Once again finding their midseason mojo: At 14-4, own baseball’s best record in June.

Shane Bieber making long-awaited season debut Tuesday at Houston.

Losing seven straight Paul Skenes starts is no way to contend.

• After long week in Vegas and giving up 27 runs to Angels in Yolo County, “home” ERA now 6.14 – worse than Rockies.

After long week in Vegas and giving up 27 runs to Angels in Yolo County, “home” ERA now 6.14 – worse than Rockies.

• Remember Jordan Montgomery? Tosses a scoreless inning at Class AA in first outing since 2024.

Remember Jordan Montgomery? Tosses a scoreless inning at Class AA in first outing since 2024.

Pete Alonso is delivering: Eighteen homers, an .812 OPS.

Elly De La Cruz on the minor league rehab trail back to Cincy.

Three straight series wins and they say they’ll be buyers.

A 5-1 road trip. Dodgers visit to Target Field will be nice heat check.

Hey, they’re only five games out – of fourth place.

Swept the mighty White Sox, so perhaps all is not lost.

• Aroldis Chapman just three strikeouts shy of tying Hoyt Wilhelm’s 1,363, most by a reliever in major league history.

Aroldis Chapman just three strikeouts shy of tying Hoyt Wilhelm’s 1,363, most by a reliever in major league history.

Bobby Witt Jr. going down just the latest bummer in a season full of ’em.

Donovan Walton with a six-game extra-base hit streak. Yes, the Donovan Walton.

• Great timing: After awkwardness of Rafael Devers’ Mutombo routine, Giants hop plane for their longest flight of the year to date – 2,600 miles.

Great timing: After awkwardness of Rafael Devers’ Mutombo routine, Giants hop plane for their longest flight of the year to date – 2,600 miles.

Cole Carigg providing some fuel to this season.