Blake Snell

Sunday's game was like many of Webb's starts last season. Except this time, thanks to three unearned runs, the Giants emerged victorious.

The Giants would've loved to have Snell on the mound Wednesday at Dodger Stadium against an explosive lineup. It's been rocky without him.

For a fan base used to torture and used to winning, Snell might be the perfect pitcher.

The reigning NL Cy Young winner is the third recent client of the agent's to sign a shorter deal (with opt-outs) than expected.

After spending nearly $400 million this offseason, the Giants' mandate is clear: Win now. Missing the postseason would be a disaster.

For Snell, the contract represents the end of a lengthy free agency saga that has lingered into spring training.

Snell is believed to be seeking the same type of contract signed by Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman — a three-year deal with two opt outs.

Intrigue around Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker will dominate discourse this spring.

There are still free-agent stars on the board, but how many teams need them — and would be willing to spend what it will take to sign them?

If the Yankees and Scott Boras resume talks about Snell or Montgomery, it might just be for a long-haul deal.

Most of the focus right now is on relievers, but the Yankees could benefit from adding a starter and a bench piece. Here are options.

Now that Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have signed, can a quality 26-man team be built with the remaining players on the market?

Now that Ohtani is off the board, it should define and open up the markets for a number of other key free agents.

Snell won the NL Cy Young, so it's a slam dunk that the Giants should want to add him to their rotation, right? It's not quite that simple.

The biggest problem on the NL Cy Young ballot was what to do with Spencer Strider.

Blacke Snell's 2.25 ERA led MLB while Gerrit Cole, who played in one more game, was a close second with a 2.63 ERA.

The 30-year-old had gone seven or more innings in just two previous starts this season.

Snell is headed for a payday that is expected to exceed the Padres’ comfort level.