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The last thing Giants manager Gabe Kapler did before the coronavirus shut down the sport was name Johnny Cueto his Opening Day starter. Four months
July 14, 2020 at 6:44 PM -
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Joey Bart looms as one potential option, but for now, Kapler and president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi have made it clear they need to see further...
July 14, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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For months, Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija tried to simulate the workload of a normal baseball day. Without games at night, that meant adding hikes to
July 14, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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It turns out there will be a preview for the Bay Bridge Series in 2020.The Giants and A's will play two exhibition games against each other
July 13, 2020 at 6:42 PM -
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Darin Ruf doubled to the track in right his first time up in last Thursday's simulated game at Oracle Park, and a few innings later he
July 13, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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For 13 weeks, Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper inadvertently prepared for what now will be their reality. They watched on monitors as Brandon Belt put up
July 13, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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Giants manager Gabe Kapler will get extremely creative with how he uses pitchers in the shortened 60-game 2020 MLB season. But just how far will he
July 13, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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The Giants once again have a three-man race at catcher, even after Buster Posey opted out of the 2020 MLB season. And no,
July 13, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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When asked what position he'll play this season, Giants utility man Austin Slater went outside the box. Well, actually, he stayed right in
July 12, 2020 at 7:42 PM -
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Through a decade of playing in the big leagues, Buster Posey has every award a kid can dream of in his trophy case. He has
July 12, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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Some things never change. While Madison Bumgarner is no longer with the Giants, his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks is proving the switch of a uniform
July 12, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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The Yasiel Puig-to-Giants rumors just won't go away.But Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi brought a bucket of cold water to the rumor mill,
July 11, 2020 at 6:42 PM -
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At 10:30 a.m. last Wednesday, as he sat in a hotel room a short walk from Oracle Park, Tyler Heineman pulled out his phone and
July 11, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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The Zoom call that was set up for Buster Posey on Friday morning included dozens of reporters, but also several senior Giants executives, members of
July 10, 2020 at 6:42 PM -
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Buster Posey could afford to opt out of MLBs shortened 2020 season.The Giants catcher is secure on and off the field. Hes well on his
July 10, 2020 at 6:42 PM -
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Buster Posey told his teammates a week ago that he might have to opt out of the 2020 season. The Giants catcher made
July 10, 2020 at 6:42 PM -
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When MLB announced there would be a 60-game season, the projections weren't great for the Giants. Caesar's Sportsbook gave San Francisco the fifth-lowest
July 10, 2020 at 6:42 PM -
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In a game won by adjustments, the slightest change can go a long way. Giants pitcher Logan Webb already has felt the results after a
July 10, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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Less than two weeks before Opening Day, the Giants now are without their longtime face of the franchise. Catcher Buster Posey opted out of the season Friday
July 10, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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Posey will stay home with his wife and a family that now has swelled to six with the addition of two babies who were born prematurely.
July 10, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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Because the Giants were split into three workout groupsand Buster Posey missed three days, the starting catcher had not had a lot of time to spend with top prospects...
July 10, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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The Giants went through their sixth day of work at Oracle Park on Thursday. For the third time, the longtime franchise star was not in
July 10, 2020 at 12:42 AM -
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The simulated game at Oracle Park on Wednesday afternoon got the Giants a bit closer to being ready for their 2020 opener, and it also
July 9, 2020 at 1:42 PM -
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Have you fully digested the 2020 MLB schedule that was released on Monday? Good, because here comes the 2021 schedule! MLB released full schedules for
July 9, 2020 at 1:42 PM -
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On the first day of intrasquad games the Giants were without two key players, and another was slightly limited. Gabe Kapler said Brandon Belt is out at
July 8, 2020 at 11:42 PM -
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The Giants held an intrasquad game featuring many of their regulars on Wednesday afternoon, but it seems the real action was seen in the morning. Marco
July 8, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The unexpected break at Oracle Park lasted just one day.The Giants announced Wednesday morning that they will resume workouts at Oracle Park after the latest...
July 8, 2020 at 11:42 AM -
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In his first year as president of baseball operations, Farhan Zaidi found himself facing a brutal decision at the trade deadline. Should he trust what the
July 8, 2020 at 11:42 AM -
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At 7:08 p.m. on July 23, a Giant will dig into the box -- likely the right-handed box, given Gabe Kapler's likelihood to use platoons
July 8, 2020 at 11:42 AM -
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The A's might get to use San Jose after all.Years after the A's unsuccessfully tried to move to the South Bay, they could send their
July 7, 2020 at 11:42 PM -
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The mind of a sports fan is simple yet complex. They demand wins in the now, however, they can't help but dream of who their
July 7, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The Giants hoped to ramp things up at Oracle Park on Tuesday, holding a simulated game three days earlier than they had planned as players rush
July 7, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The Giants have spent weeks preparing for every possibility that might pop up during a spring training held at Oracle Park amid a continued coronavirus
July 7, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The start to MLB's ramp-up to the season certainly hasn't gone smooth. Four Giants already have tested positive for the coronavirus, and workouts at Oracle
July 7, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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With the DH and plenty of playing looking to find time in the lineup, the Giants have some tough decisions to make in the outfield.
July 7, 2020 at 11:42 AM -
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The Giants and A's don't have to go to the East Coast this season, but that doesn't mean they won't be spending a lot of
July 6, 2020 at 11:42 PM -
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This is what Mike Krukow expected. The Giants broadcaster expected some baseball players to test positive for the coronavirus, he expected some hiccups and he
July 6, 2020 at 5:43 PM -
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On the fourth day of camp, the Giants put their new Zoom setup to the test. Johnny Cueto sat in front of a camera in
July 6, 2020 at 5:43 PM -
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The Giants confirmed Monday that two more of their players have tested positive for the coronavirus. They did not release the names at this point."No
July 6, 2020 at 5:43 PM -
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MLB Network decided to do a schedule release show on Monday, which was a good idea. Unless you happen to be a Giants fan. The show
July 6, 2020 at 5:43 PM -
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There's very little that's normal about a 60-game season, but for the two Bay Area teams, one aspect of this year's schedule will look normal.
July 6, 2020 at 5:43 PM -
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The Giants hope to be under-the-radar contenders in a shortened season. They'll get a chance right away to prove they'll be right in the mix
July 6, 2020 at 5:43 PM -
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According to MLB Network, the National League West is a four-team division.During the network's hour-long 2020 schedule release show Monday, the 60-game slates for...
July 6, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The Giants took the field Sunday afternoon for infield drills, and for a second all looked normal. Well, kind of.Evan Longoria was at third base,
July 6, 2020 at 12:42 PM -
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The Giants have brought back many players for a second rodeo in the past.Hunter Pence was their latest example this past offseason when the Giants signed
July 5, 2020 at 11:42 PM -
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Buster Posey still is mulling over his plans for the 2020 MLB season, but the Giants do have a young catcher on
July 5, 2020 at 11:42 PM -
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Mike Yastrzemski knows the Giants can't wait around to find their groove. How they start the 60-game 2020 MLB season can make or break their
July 5, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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To help keep players, coaches and umpires safe, MLB has eliminated the pre-game exchange of lineup cards and instituted new rules regarding how close players...
July 5, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The traditional 162-game MLB season is a grueling marathon, playing out over a seven-month stretch that requires travel all over the country. However, the...
July 5, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The Giants will have some interesting roster decisions to make when Summer Camp wraps up in a few weeks.Unlike a normal spring training when the
July 5, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The Giants aren't expected to contend for an MLB playoff spot this season, but don't tell that to Mike Krukow.The Giants broadcaster believes the team
July 5, 2020 at 12:42 AM -
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Giants fans across the country reportedly will see San Francisco's first game of the shortened 60-game MLB season on their televisions.The Giants are expected...
July 4, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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For a decade now, Buster Posey has been the face of the Giants, taking the responsibility seriously in tense moments.When Melky Cabrera was suspended after
July 4, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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People within the game knew there would be days like this, days when the action on the field took a backseat to concerns about the coronavirus.
July 4, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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It was a poorly kept secret that catcher Chadwick Tromp and shortstop Will Wilson would be part of the Giants' 60-man player pool. Both had
July 4, 2020 at 11:42 AM -
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The Giants' new normal requires transparency, because otherwise the media and fans will all assume the same thing. When Gabe Kapler, giving a Zoom press
July 3, 2020 at 11:42 PM -
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The first nerve-wracking moment came at home, soon after I had finished my coffee. For the first time this season, reporters were allowed at Oracle
July 3, 2020 at 11:42 PM -
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It might not surprise you that Jeff Samardzija led the 2019 Giants in wins or that Madison Bumgarner finished second. But even the most diehard
July 3, 2020 at 5:43 PM -
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SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants finally took the field Friday morning, and did so with masks on and social distancing being seen all
July 3, 2020 at 5:43 PM -
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As the Giants took the field for the first time Friday, most walked through the entrance in the center-field wall, getting a glimpse of the
July 3, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The 2020 Operations Manual sent to MLB teams is 113 pages long and includes a sample questionnaire players will have to fill out about their
July 3, 2020 at 11:42 AM -
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With last month's MLB draft being shortened to just five rounds, front offices had to get creative to try and get the most bang for
July 2, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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In recent Giants seasons, it has become relatively commonplace for a team's PR staff to put out game notes that list a bunch of TBDs
July 2, 2020 at 5:42 PM -
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The move to acquire Zack Cozart and Will Wilson was one of the savviest the Giants have made since Farhan Zaidi took over
July 2, 2020 at 11:42 AM -
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On March 11, the Giants left Scottsdale Stadium and headed west, driving about an hour for an exhibition with the Texas Rangers on the other
July 1, 2020 at 7:42 PM -
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Giants outfielder/DH Hunter Pence hit 18 home runs for the Texas Rangers last season. He was named to his third All-Star Game and was an
July 1, 2020 at 1:42 PM -
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Farhan Zaidi made a splash two years ago at his first Winter Meetings when he told a small group of reporters that he liked the
July 1, 2020 at 1:42 PM -
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It looks like one of the most exciting parts of this season for Giants fans will be the intrasquad games at the alternate training site
July 1, 2020 at 1:42 PM -
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A's president Dave Kaval never misses a chance to take a shot at the Giants and their fans.The Giants started a trend last week when
July 1, 2020 at 1:42 AM -
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The Giants have 25 pitchers set to report to Oracle Park on Wednesday for the start of Summer Camp. When they arrive, they'll find the
June 30, 2020 at 7:42 PM -
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Oracle Park is one of MLB's most iconic ballparks, and it turns out the Giants' home still looks great in Lego form.Kavin Mistry,
June 30, 2020 at 7:42 PM -
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This MLB season will be unlike any other. Giants manager Gabe Kapler will treat this 60-game regular season like the playoffs, viewing it as a
June 30, 2020 at 1:42 PM -
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When the Giants released their roster Monday, everything looked pretty normal. But technically, a day earlier, they had released a pretty big name
June 30, 2020 at 1:42 PM -
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When the Giants reported to Scottsdale Stadium in February, much of the conversation was about competition. Gabe Kapler wanted every player to feel like he
June 30, 2020 at 1:42 PM -
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Two days before players and coaches report to Oracle Park, the Giants announced that they have had their first player test positive for COVID-19. Outfielder...
June 29, 2020 at 7:42 PM -
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Former Giants right-handed pitcher Mike Leake became the first player officially to opt out of the 2020 MLB season. Leake, now with the NL West-rival Arizona...
June 29, 2020 at 7:42 PM -
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The initial list is just 51 players, leaving wiggle room to add nine more either before camp begins Friday or before the opener July 24.
June 29, 2020 at 7:42 PM -
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If you have one of those weird baseball caps that's half Giants, half A's, we've got some good news for you. You might get to
June 29, 2020 at 7:42 PM -
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About an hour before Farhan Zaidi and Gabe Kapler talked with reporters Monday, it became known that former Giants and current Diamondbacks starter Mike Leake
June 29, 2020 at 7:42 PM -
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The Giants will only face nine opponents this season, getting the usual divisional slate and then 20 games against American League West teams in a year
June 29, 2020 at 1:42 PM