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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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Ranking the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Oakland A's, Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks and others in the Bay Area
August 15, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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Same soup, although it doesn't deliver the same punch that Potbelly's spicy vegetable soup does: Scutaro 2B Crawford SS Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Sandoval 3B Kieschnick...
August 15, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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Welcome to the Venable-Kemp club, Mr. Span. Here's a jug of Gatorade, courtesy of your thrilled teammates. The Giants did the whole Gatorade-throwing, jersey-tearing...
August 14, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants' late rally came up just short in a 6-5 loss to the Washington Nationals.
August 14, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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For the second straight year, the Puffy Shirt is not on display. I hate everything. Onward ... Scutaro 2B Crawford SS Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Sandoval 3B Kieschnick LF...
August 14, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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- 12 runners left on base - 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position - Hitting .203 with runners in scoring position since the All-Star break - 11 straight games with...
August 13, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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Giants lose 4-2 to Nationals after more failures in clutch
August 13, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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There are few places better than Washington D.C. when it comes to off days, but trainer Dave Groeschner wasn't here yesterday. Groeschner went down to Scottsdale to see...
August 13, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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Two teams that had World Series aspirations. And now ... Torres CF Scutaro 2B Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Sandoval 3B Francoeur LF Crawford SS Bumgarner LHP Belt and...
August 13, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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GIANTS AT WASHINGTONTuesday: Giants' Madison Bumgarner (11-7, 2.75) vs. Gio Gonzalez (7-5, 3.52), 4:05 p.
August 12, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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Brandon Belt has a new way of gripping the bat and a new location in the batter's box. Now he has a new watch, too. Belt was named National League Player of the Week...
August 12, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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Baltimore Orioles player's tweet about incident during ninth inning of Sunday's game at AT&T Park in San Francisco spurs plenty of social media reaction
August 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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Man who threw banana at Baltimore Orionles outfielder Adam Jones says it wasn't racially motivated
August 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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And you thought June was painful! New month, same deal - it's time for a look back at the people, losses, stats, losses, images and losses that stood out over the past...
August 12, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt benefitting from a change in his swing.
August 12, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones tweets that a fan at AT&T Park threw a banana toward him during Sunday's game.
August 12, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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The Giants have won the last nine games in which they scored at least four runs. They're 40-11 this season when they score at least four runs. You're not exactly talking...
August 11, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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The Baltimore Orioles erupted for 10 runs in the final four innings to pound the San Francisco Giants 10-2.
August 11, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Marco Scutaro had a big RBI single yesterday, but for the most part the change in the leadoff spot has not led to advances in run production. The Giants continue to miss...
August 11, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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Scutaro 2B Crawford SS Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Sandoval 3B, Kieschnick LF Blanco CF Cain RHP McLouth LF Machado 3B Markakis RF Jones CF Davis 1B Wieters C Hardy SS...
August 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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Quick hits today, because I've got to pack and there's a band playing on the field ... - Giants starting pitchers have a 2.01 ERA over the past 15 games, and today you...
August 10, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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The Giants got another strong performance from a starting pitcher on Saturday, and this time it led to a win.
August 10, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Scutaro 2B Arias SS Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Sandoval 3B Francoeur LF Torres CF Gaudin RHP McLouth LF Machado 3B Davis 1B Jones CF Markakis RF Hardy SS Flaherty 2B...
August 10, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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Ryan Vogelsong watched anxiously for the past few months as the Giants season spiraled downward. It killed him that he couldn't be out there, even for all the losing. He...
August 10, 2013 at 12:40 AM
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Ryan Vogelsong made an encouraging return, allowing two runs in the six innings, but the San Francisco Giants suffered a 5-2, 10-inning loss to the Baltimore...
August 9, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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It's Black and Orange vs. Black and Orange tonight, and the Giants will line up behind Ryan Vogelsong, who looked like he wanted to cut someone's head off as he sat...
August 9, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford drove the offense yesterday, so they're back near the top tonight. Scutaro 2B Crawford SS Belt 1B Posey C Pence RF Sandoval 3B...
August 9, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt at the top of the Giants' batting order could become a mainstay
August 9, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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There is one locker separating Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford in the Giants clubhouse, and on Thursday there was just one hitter separating the Brandons in the...
August 8, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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GIANTS VS. BALTIMOREFriday: Giants' Ryan Vogelsong (2-4, 7.19) vs. Chris Tillman (14-3, 3.89), 7:15 p.
August 8, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum earns first victory since July 13 no-hitter
August 8, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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The Giants have fallen apart, but for the most part they have stayed together as a team. There have been few signs of internal discord, but Madison Bumgarner broke from...
August 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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A quick roster move: Hector Sanchez is back and Guillermo Quiroz was designated for assignment. Makes sense - Sanchez said his shoulder is healthy again, so it's time to...
August 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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In for Alex, who returns Thursday, and not a moment too soon ... We'll keep this relatively short with a quick turnaround, and sorry, I'm fresh out of humor to try to...
August 8, 2013 at 1:40 AM
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Now a Los Angeles Dodger, Brian Wilson retires all three batters he faces in his debut for the Class-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
August 7, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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The Milwaukee Brewers rallied for six runs in final two innings for a 6-1 win over Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants.
August 7, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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In for Alex ... At least this lineup will keep the blog lively ... RF Pence SS Crawford 1B Belt C Posey 3B Sandoval LF Kieschnick CF Francoeur 2B Arias P Bumgarner...
August 7, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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In for Alex ... Oh man. I don't know about you, but I feel like I just sat through a three-hour arthouse movie about a Bulgarian potato famine. Without subtitles or...
August 7, 2013 at 1:40 AM
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Revamped lineup unable to deliver big hits in loss
August 6, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants say they're not pursuing contract deal with pitcher Ted Lilly
August 6, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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In for Alex tonight and Wednesday night, he's back Thursday ... After last night's offensive bounty, Bruce Bochy is sticking with the same crew: 2B Scutaro SS Crawford...
August 6, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Two Bay Area cultural institutions came together Monday night in a celebration of baseball, bobbleheads and rock 'n' roll as the San Francisco Giants...
August 6, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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In for Alex ... Hey, what a batting order, Boch! Top two guys go 0 for 9, the lineup as a whole goes 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position, Sandoval took to hitting...
August 6, 2013 at 2:40 AM
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In for Alex the next three days for this monumental Milwaukee series ... I could go on a long rant about barbecued big rigs, mass transit and incompetent drivers, but...
August 5, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants, helped by Milwaukee Brewers mistakes, rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to win 4-2.
August 5, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is suspended 211 games for his relationship with the Biogenesis clinic, but he appeals the punishment and plays his first...
August 5, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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Angel Pagan continues to rehab in Arizona, but with the Giants falling further back in the standings, it's possible that Pagan's final play of the 2013 season will end...
August 4, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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GIANTS VS. MILWAUKEEMonday: Giants' Chad Gaudin (5-2, 2.64) vs. Tyler Thornburg (1-0, 2.22), 7:15 p.m.
August 4, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Manager Bruce Bochy said Giants will have a new leadoff hitter when they return home to face Milwaukee Brewers on Monday
August 4, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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Bruce Bochy says there is a chance Vogelsong will need an additional rehab start before climbing on the mound for the Giants.
August 4, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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Blanco CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey DH Belt 1B Pence RF Kieschnick LF Crawford SS Quiroz C Moscoso RHP Zobrist 2B Scott DH Longoria 3B Myers RF Loney 1B Escobar SS...
August 4, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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The marquee said Tim Lincecum vs. David Price, and the Cy Young Award winners did not disappoint. They were both sharp, and showed again why you really shouldn't rely on...
August 3, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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Tampa Bay Rays score in the bottom of the 10th to take a 2-1 win, ending the Giants' three-game winning streak.
August 3, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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From last night, Brandon Belt leads the Giants to a win over the very good Rays. Of course, it was decided before that game that he wouldn't play today. Torres CF...
August 3, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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For Brandon Crawford, it's all been about getting healthy. For Brandon Belt, the road to Friday was a bit more complicated. The Brandons were back together in the Giants...
August 2, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford hit home runs to support Madison Bumgarner
August 2, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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From sexy Tropicana Field ... Belt is free, for at least a day. He'll be in there as the Giants face a guy, Chris Archer, who has given up one earned run in his last...
August 2, 2013 at 4:41 PM
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Left-hander Barry Zito was officially pulled from the Giants rotation on Friday. Zito will be replaced by right-hander Guillermo Moscoso, who was acquired from the...
August 2, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants replace Barry Zito in the starting rotation with Guillermo Moscoso.
August 2, 2013 at 3:43 PM
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Jeff Francoeur claims the Giants just set the club's cheesesteak-crushing record for a three-game series, although like with the World's Greatest Dad rankings, I'm not...
August 1, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants rallied for two runs in the ninth inning, then closer Sergio Romo escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam in the bottom of the inning for a 2-1 win...
August 1, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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Eli Whiteside says he was simply 'in the right place at the right time' to collect two World Series rings with the San Francisco Giants.
August 1, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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GIANTS AT TAMPA BAYFriday: Giants' Madison Bumgarner (10-6, 2.76) vs. Chris Archer (6-3, 2.39), 4:10 p.
August 1, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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It seems more and more likely that Barry Zito will not start on Sunday. Manager Bruce Bochy said he'll announce a decision tomorrow, but for tonight Zito is available...
August 1, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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From not-always-sunny Philly. They'll wait a long, long time to see if the rain backs off and they can get this one in, since the teams don't share a common off day the...
August 1, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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The Giants were thrilled that the deadline came and went without a single player leaving the clubhouse. But after an 8-17 month, there was an obvious question. Why? Why...
July 31, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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Hunter Pence, Tim Lincecum and Javier Lopez stay put at trade deadline; call-ups Brett Pill and Roger Kieschnick lead the San Francisco Giants to a 9-2 win over the...
July 31, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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Tim Lincecum and Hunter Pence were still in San Francisco uniforms when the Major League Baseball trade deadline passed, but can Giants GM Brian Sabean afford to sign...
July 31, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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General managers Billy Beane of the Oakland A's and Brian Sabean of the San Francisco Giants do the smart thing at baseball's trade deadline.
July 31, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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The trade deadline last year was a joyous event, capped by Hunter Pence walking into the clubhouse after a game and shaking Tim Lincecum's hand in the middle of a media...
July 31, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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The Giants did not make any moves at Wednesday's trade deadline, holding onto free-agents-to-be Hunter Pence, Tim Lincecum and Javier Lopez. General manager Brian Sabean...
July 31, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence and Javier Lopez to remain with Giants for now, much to the relief of all three players.
July 31, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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Brett Pill is getting a couple of days and starts against right-hander Kyle Kendrick. Roger Kieschnick is making his big league debut, too. Also: Hunter Pence, Tim...
July 31, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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Former San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson says he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers because his old team didn't offer a contract.
July 31, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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For a man who loves the bright lights, Brian Wilson sure has kept himself out of the spotlight over the past 16 months. But TMZ tracked him down yesterday and Wilson...
July 31, 2013 at 8:40 AM
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Cubs win 1-0 on former Giant Nate Schierholtz's homer off Sergio Romo in ninth
July 30, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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Hunter Pence sat in an empty clubhouse an hour after Tuesday night's loss, smiling as he pulled his socks on and got ready to leave a park he called home at this time a...
July 30, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants lose 7-3 to Philadelphia Phillies as Zito shelled again
July 30, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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With Athletics built to last, and PED suspensions likely to weaken other American League teams, Oakland GM Billy Beane can sit back and relax-- if it were in his...
July 30, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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