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Already way sick of Johnny Football ... CF Pagan 2B Scutaro 1B Belt C Posey RF Pence 3B Sandoval SS Crawford LF Blanco P Vogelsong We now return you to your favorite...
August 31, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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I should have solicited some predictions in the pregame notes about what would happen in Angel Pagan's early return to the Giants Friday night. I should have scratched...
August 30, 2013 at 11:40 PM
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After an 84-game absence because of a left hamstring tear that required surgery, Angel Pagan doubled and scored in the first inning to help the San Francisco Giants beat...
August 30, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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In for Alex ... Angel Pagan had had enough with playing Triple-A in the hot weather of the Sacramento valley. And having tested every aspect of his surgically repaired...
August 30, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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In for Alex here in chilly Phoenix (only 93 degrees) ... Bruce Bochy has said all along that Angel Pagan would be back on Sept. 1, but they changed their minds and...
August 30, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Outfielder Angel Pagan in lineup for Friday night's game against Arizona Diamondbacks
August 30, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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GIANTS AT ARIZONAFriday: Giants' Tim Lincecum (7-13, 4.55) vs. Randall Delgado (4-4, 3.87), 6:40 p.m.
August 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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One more story before I turn the blog over to Carl Steward (@stewardsfolly). Here's my off-day story on the likely September call-ups, because frankly that's probably...
August 29, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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Federal officials say the San Francisco Giants have paid nearly $545,000 in back wages and damages to dozens of clubhouse and administrative employees for violations of...
August 29, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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Reliever Heath Hembree due for big-league debut for San Francisco Giants, who'll test a handful of pitching options
August 29, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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We already knew that Madison Bumgarner was the left-handed Matt Cain, a big, strong, super-competitive pitcher who can lead you to the promised land. Bumgarner has...
August 28, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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Jhoulys Chacin carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Colorado Rockies survived a late rally by the San Francisco Giants.
August 28, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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Let's hope we get a little more of this today. Blanco CF Scutaro 2B Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Sandoval 3B Crawford SS Kieschnick LF Bumgarner LHP - From last night...
August 28, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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The longest home run honors of 2013 belongs to San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence, reports the Denver Post.
August 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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Hunter Pence doesn't like talking about his accomplishments, something that would come as no surprise to anybody who read Tim Flannery's transcript of Pence's "one more...
August 27, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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The Giants had 13 hits, including Hunter Pence's two-run homer in the first inning that traveled an estimated 476 feet.
August 27, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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Andres Torres will have bone spurs removed from his left foot, ending his season and putting the rest of his career in doubt. Manager Bruce Bochy said Torres would need...
August 27, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Andres Torres will have bone spurs removed from his left foot; career with Giants in doubt
August 27, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Lineups that might disappear in 20 minutes if the blog gets weird again. Happy Yusmeiro Petit Day, everybody. Blanco CF Scutaro 2B Belt 1B Pence RF Sandoval 3B Sanchez C...
August 27, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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Sooooooo I guess the blog was down for a while tonight. I'd say this was my own #RockBottom but they played "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" in the sixth inning so we're doing...
August 26, 2013 at 11:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence and Javier Lopez were all put on waivers over the weekend and quickly claimed, according to Jon Heyman of CBS...
August 26, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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Barry Zito endured another rough road outing in the San Francisco Giants' 6-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
August 26, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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If Lopez is claimed by another club as expected, Giants will have to decide quickly about his future in San Francisco.
August 26, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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First, thank you to Carl Steward for great work over the weekend as I went to a thing at a place with some people. Second, sorry to anyone who had comments held up. I...
August 26, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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In for Alex ... Sorry for the late report, but I figured it would take you a few hours to come to after two impressive wins in a row by the Giants at AT&T Park. It's...
August 25, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants open three-game series in Colorado on Monday
August 25, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong earns first victory since his May 20 injury
August 25, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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The Giants' cast against Pittsburgh's A.J. Burnett ... CF Blanco SS Crawford C Posey 1B Belt RF Pence 3B Sandoval LF Kieschnick 2B Arias P Vogelsong Very little to...
August 25, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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Keeping this brief with a quick day-game turnaround tomorrow ... Two more. Only two more. It's possible Tim Lincecum, the undisputed darling of Giants fans for the past...
August 25, 2013 at 12:40 AM
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S.F. support will be factor in pitcher's offseason decision
August 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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A quiet pre-game. Just not much happening, unless you count Jeremy Affeldt throwing off the mound as big news. Affeldt should start a rehab next week if he comes out of...
August 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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In for Alex ... The Giants have been outscored 34-10 in the first five games of this homestand in which they've gone 1-4 so far. Here's tonight's cast to try and improve...
August 24, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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A razor blade company offered former San Francisco Giants closer and now Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brian Wilson $1 million dollars to shave his trademark facial...
August 24, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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In for Alex ... So the sports editor calls around 5:30 and says he can't stand to read yet another game story about yet another feeble Giants loss. Couldn't blame him...
August 23, 2013 at 11:40 PM
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Giants manager Bruce Bochy says he'll use final 34 games to evaluate how his players handle dealing with adversity.
August 23, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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Giants pitcher Matt Cain saw his streak of 261 career starts snapped Friday when he was placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career; Mark Buehrle of the...
August 23, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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In for Alex the next three ... As you've no doubt heard by now, Matt Cain has been placed on the disabled list for the first time in his major league career. Cain was...
August 23, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Giants' ace was injured when he was struck by a line drive during a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates
August 23, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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The Giants caught a break. Really, they did. Line drives to the mound are part of the game and pitchers get seriously hurt every other week, so when manager Bruce Bochy...
August 23, 2013 at 12:40 AM
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Matt Cain leaves the game after being struck by a line drive and is diagnosed with a right forearm contusion after an X-ray comes back negative.
August 22, 2013 at 11:40 PM
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Matt Cain appeared to get hit on his right forearm by a screaming line drive off the bat of the Pittsburgh Pirates' Gaby Sanchez.
August 22, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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UPDATE: Cain is fine. X-rays were negative; he has a right forearm contusion. Matt Cain was pulled in the fourth inning of Thursday night's game with the Pittsburgh...
August 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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Andres Torres was already looking at a limited role in September, when the Giants will take an extended look at several young outfielders. Now the veteran might have not...
August 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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Veteran outfielder has left Achilles strain and will see a specialist in North Carolina
August 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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Against left-hander Jeff Locke, Brett Pill gets a start. Brandon Belt does, too. It's a whole new world. Scutaro 2B Arias SS Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Sandoval 3B Pill LF...
August 22, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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Former San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson sees first major league action since April 2012
August 22, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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GIANTS VS. PITTSBURGHThursday: Giants' Matt Cain (8-8, 4.35) vs. Jeff Locke (9-4, 2.90), 7:15 p.m., CSNBAFriday: Giants' Madison Bumgarner (11-7, 2.
August 21, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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Giants manager Bruce Bochy walked into the press conference room and sighed. As he took a seat, he wiped his face with both hands. How do you explain this one? "There...
August 21, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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San Francisco may be looking at a roster reshuffle in the offseason; Oakland must quickly solve its catcher quandary to get back to postseason.
August 21, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Barry Zito hammered on his return to starting rotation, and manager Bruce Bochy discusses changes that could be coming in years ahead as Giants may move MVP catcher...
August 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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Near the end of his pre-game media session, Bruce Bochy smiled and looked up. "How many rumors are we starting here?" Well, think of them as hypotheticals instead. Brett...
August 21, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants face a Pirates club back contending after 20 years of sub-. 500 seasons since Barry Bonds' departure
August 21, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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HAPPY ZITO DAY, EVERYONE. Torres CF Scutaro 2B Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Arias 3B Kieschnick LF Crawford SS Zito LHP Ellsbury CF Victorino RF Pedroia 2B Ortiz 1B Gomes LF...
August 21, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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Perhaps in an attempt to help out the Giants Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox, the ball girl makes a play for a foul ball almost colliding into shortstop Joaquin...
August 21, 2013 at 8:40 AM
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When he sits back in a comfortable chair this offseason, a glass of wine perched in his hand, you can bet Bruce Bochy will often wonder what would have happened if Ryan...
August 21, 2013 at 12:40 AM
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The Giants loaded the bases in the ninth inning and won 3-2 when Brayan Villarreal walked Marco Scutaro.
August 20, 2013 at 11:40 PM
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The Giants plan to play plenty of outfielders in September, but Jeff Francoeur is no longer on the list. Francoeur was designated for assignment today, clearing a roster...
August 20, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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The unsuccessful Jeff Francoeur experiment was finally shut down Tuesday. The veteran outfielder was designated for assignment as part of a flurry of roster moves by the...
August 20, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Jeff Francoeur designated for assignment as struggling Giants make a flurry of roster moves
August 20, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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It's Dan Brown filling in for Alex Pavlovic. I'm at @mercbrownie or on e-mail at dbrown@mercurynews.com # # # This was not a night for deep reflection in the Giants...
August 20, 2013 at 12:40 AM
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Giants unable to play spoiler as Boston maintains lead in A.L. East
August 19, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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Hey, everyone. It's Dan Brown (@mercbrownie) filling in for Alex Pavlovic. If you need me directly: dbrown@mercurynews.com. # # # Bruce Bochy will skip the consolation...
August 19, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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Hi, everyone. It's Dan Brown (@mercbrownie) filling in for might Alex Pavlovic, who gets a night off. # # # Here are tonight's lineups vs. Boston at AT&T Park:...
August 19, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Giants host Red Sox in three-game series starting Monday
August 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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Twice in the last month the Giants have sent Madison Bumgarner to the hill with a chance to clinch a sweep. With the way it's gone around here, you can't really ask for...
August 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants blow lead late in series finale, now 3-3 on road trip
August 18, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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Blanco CF Crawford SS Belt 1B Pence RF Sandoval 3B Sanchez C Kieschnick LF Arias 2B Bumgarner LHP Yelich LF Solano 2B Stanton RF Morrison 1B Ruggiano CF Lucas 3B...
August 18, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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Pablo Sandoval hit the first base bag at about the same time that Logan Morrison and Henderson Alvarez did. Morrison's cleat hit Sandoval in the left arm and then the...
August 17, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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Right-hander pitches seven strong innings to continue post All-Star Game dominance
August 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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WHERE ARE YOU, #FREEHECTOR FOLKS? Scutaro 2B Crawford SS Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Sandoval 3B Kieschnick LF Blanco CF Cain RHP Yelich LF Solano 2B Stanton LF Morrison 1B...
August 17, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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Some quick notes, because this dude still hasn't checked into his hotel ... - The Giants and Marlins set a Marlins Park record with 24 runs. The Giants had 19 hits, 12...
August 16, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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After jumping out to a 7-0 lead, the San Francisco Giants held on for a 14-10 win over the Miami Marlins in a surprisingly explosive battle between two last-place...
August 16, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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It seemed logical that Buster Posey would sit out Sunday's day game in advance of a flight back to the West Coast, not tonight's game. As it turns out, he may sit both...
August 16, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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From the home of this. Scutaro 2B Crawford SS Belt 1B Pence RF Sandoval 3B Sanchez C Kieschnick LF Blanco CF Gaudin RHP Christian Yelich LF Donovan Solano 2B Giancarlo...
August 16, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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Hector Sanchez stood in the victorious clubhouse after Game 4 of the NLDS last October and laughed about his box score line. After drawing five walks in 227 plate...
August 15, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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GIANTS AT MIAMIFriday: Giants' Chad Gaudin (5-2, 2.42) vs. Nathan Eovaldi (2-2, 2.82), 4:10 p.m. CSNBASaturday: Giants' Matt Cain (7-8, 4.
August 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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With the San Francisco Giants down to their last strike, Hector Sanchez hit a three-run homer off Nationals closer Rafael Soriano, leading the Giants to a 4-3 win over...
August 15, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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'I'm all for review,' San Francisco manager said. 'If you talk to most managers, they would be all for it.'
August 15, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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The Giants have used four leadoff hitters in the past two weeks, but their former table setter could soon return. Angel Pagan will begin a rehab assignment on Friday...
August 15, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants outfielder Angel Pagan will go to Arizona on Friday to begin a rehab assignment.
August 15, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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