Giants Pitcher Logan Webb Vows to End Playoff Drought

Star hurler says he and the team are determined to return to the postseason in 2026.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb has grown frustrated with the team's recent struggles, having not reached the playoffs since 2021. In a recent interview, Webb expressed his desire to end the team's four-year playoff drought, declaring that neither he nor the fans are happy with the team's mediocre performances over that span.

Why it matters

The Giants were one of the top teams in the National League just a few years ago, making the playoffs in 2021 before suffering a tough loss to the rival Dodgers. Webb, the team's ace, is determined to get the Giants back to that level of success and give the passionate San Francisco fanbase something to cheer about.

The details

In the interview, Webb acknowledged that the team's recent run of finishing around .500 has been unacceptable, both for the players and the fans. As the longest-tenured player on the team, Webb feels a responsibility to help lead the Giants back to the postseason. The 26-year-old right-hander is coming off another strong season and is poised to be the team's top starter in 2026 as they look to end their playoff drought.

  • The Giants last made the playoffs in 2021, losing to the Dodgers in the NLDS.
  • It has now been four seasons since the Giants' last postseason appearance.

The players

Logan Webb

The San Francisco Giants' star pitcher, who has been with the team since 2019 and is determined to lead them back to the playoffs.

San Francisco Giants

The MLB team that has not reached the postseason since 2021, much to the frustration of their loyal fanbase.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Giants' NL West rivals, who defeated them in the 2021 NLDS.

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What they’re saying

“I'm tired of finishing around .500. I know fans are tired of it. None of us is happy about it, either. I've been here the longest now, and it's frustrating,”

— Logan Webb (Sporting News)

What’s next

Webb and the Giants will look to bounce back in the 2026 season and end their four-year playoff drought.

The takeaway

As the Giants' longest-tenured player, Logan Webb is taking it upon himself to lead the team back to the postseason and give the passionate San Francisco fanbase a reason to cheer again after several seasons of mediocrity.