It started with a subtle nod—Logan Webb walking off the mound after freezing yet another Houston batter with a freshly minted cutter. No fist pump, no theatrics. Just quiet satisfaction. Webb knew what the box score would say: Seven innings, six strikeouts, one run. But what didn’t it say? That this version of the Giants feels… different. And not just to fans.

A 3-1 win over the Astros capped a sweep no one saw coming—not in Minute Maid Park, not against a club known for October dominance. But the Giants didn’t flinch. They came in aggressive, played sharp, and left Houston wondering if they’d just been outplayed by a serious contender. Through ten games, San Francisco sits at 8-2—not some early-season sugar rush. The pitching’s dialed in, the bats are timely, and the swagger? It’s back.

“It’s not a fluke that they’re this good,” Ben Verlander said in his recent Flippin’ Bats podcast. “Again, people are gonna hear what I’m saying and overreact. I’m not saying they’re better than the Dodgers. I’m not saying they’re going to win the division. But what I am saying is the Giants are good.”

He didn’t stop there.

“I think Matt Chapman could be an MVP finalist, and Willy Adames might go 40 bombs.” That kind of talk was laughable a month ago. Now it feels—well, bold, sure—but not ridiculous.

Heliot Ramos is a big reason why. Once viewed as a fading prospect, the 24-year-old has turned heads by doing something no Giant has done since 1963: Open a season with extra-base hits in six straight games. He’s swinging with purpose and finally looks like a guy who belongs in the middle of a major league lineup. That spark, that presence—it’s contagious.

Then there’s the clubhouse energy. It’s looser, more confident, but still grounded. Veterans like Chapman and Adames are playing with chips on their shoulders. Webb’s taken command of the rotation like a true ace. And even the bullpen—often the source of late-inning heartburn—is holding strong.

How sustainable is the Giants’ success?

It’s the question lurking behind every highlight reel and postgame celebration: Can the Giants really keep this up? Hot starts are great, but baseball’s a six-month grind—and April momentum doesn’t always translate into October relevance. Still, the numbers suggest this isn’t smoke and mirrors. The Giants rank top five in the NL in team ERA, boast a +23 run differential, and are converting scoring opportunities at a higher clip than they have in years.

Those aren’t just lucky bounces—they’re signs of a team executing consistently on both sides of the ball.

Even the underlying metrics support the case. Their BABIP (batting average on balls in play) sits near league average, suggesting their offense isn’t just getting lucky with soft contact. Defensively, their improved range and efficiency have quietly helped prevent runs at a top-tier rate. Could regression come? Sure—it always does.

However, this version of the Giants has the depth, balance, and mentality to weather it. And if they keep playing fundamentally sound baseball, there’s every reason to believe this early surge is more than just a flash in the pan. Do you think the same, too?