# Can Giants Recover in Second Half | San Francisco Giants News

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Podcast: [San Francisco Giants News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-francisco-giants-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460009)
Published: 2026-07-20T09:08:04+00:00
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The Giants are in a rut, sitting at 41-55, but fans are still holding out hope. With a brutal first half, shaky pitching, and key players likely to be traded, a .500 second half could salvage the season — pushing them to 78-84 and offering a glimmer of recovery under new management. Offense has shown promise since June, and while losing Arraez hurts, the lineup could rally. The real test? Can they navigate trades and land pitching that actually lifts the staff? It’s a tall order, but a .500 finish might just make this season feel like a comeback, not a collapse. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9f378214cec097a5

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