![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4800,h_2700,x_0,y_91/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/40/01h0zv03gqwes1v6fmjy.jpg)
Former SF Giants standout reliever returns to the majors with the Angels
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/O4PHMTZCBZA5DJDP2LLZ7XWKBA.jpg)
Rejuvenated Giants are MLB's biggest first-half surprise - The Washington Post
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-JPgzPvMGS29dyMsgT9R5lOiIyg=/0x0:4500x3000/1200x800/filters:focal(1987x697:2707x1417)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72625853/1586035194.0.jpg)
SF Giants mailbag: Farhan Zaidi, Gabe Kapler, Shohei Ohtani, and more - McCovey Chronicles
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Faroundthefoghorn-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2017-2F07-2F1321160107-850x560-ec67153251d965a31cfd885a0ec401e1.jpg)
SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/ar_16:9,g_auto,q_auto:good,w_1024,c_fill,f_jpg,dpr_3.0/mlb/vmzrk42v8y39t4hsykjm)
How the Giants became 2021's most shocking contender
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/20/77/23/21230812/7/1200x0.jpg)
Giants' first-half stars, surprises and key moments add up to MLB's top team
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/20/77/25/21230946/4/rawImage.jpg)
Giants' first-half stars, surprises and key moments add up to MLB's top team
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/33/77/13/24113910/3/rawImage.jpg)
A's speedster Esteury Ruiz got the delayed jump on Giants' Bailey
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://www.ocregister.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1701280608.jpg?w=525)
Dodgers beat Giants, end 4th consecutive full season with 100 wins – Orange County Register
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/b1Lvhv3g2mN5GO6NZbaR0A--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-06/ff8a0e10-0fbc-11ee-bed7-5ca581749a15)
Odd-year Giants? What's new and what's not about San Francisco's surge
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/qLeLlwQWu0FaMIz57y65HYmUhyE=/0x0:5233x3488/1200x800/filters:focal(2199x1326:3035x2162)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72365835/usa_today_20881295.0.jpg)
MLB final: Giants hold onto 4-3 win against Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals - McCovey Chronicles
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/xcfx6w5ea78trvyyfkit)
Biggest surprises in first half of 2023 MLB season
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/33/47/71/24018503/3/1200x0.jpg)
5 takeaways from Giants' first half: Streaky SF improved playoff odds
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,h_966,w_1452,x_0,y_366/c_fill,f_auto,h_1200,q_auto,w_1600/v1/m/2/0/20635485e7f42f544db0b12eb46f6aaadb71f96e/biggest-surprises-mlbs-first-half.jpg)
The biggest surprises of MLB's first half
![SF Giants: Three biggest surprises from the first half of 2021](https://www.justbaseball.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GettyImages-1426073223.jpg?fit=3167%2C2112)
San Francisco Giants 2023 Season Preview