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GIANTS VS. ARIZONAMonday: Giants' Barry Zito (10-8, 4.42) vs. Patrick Corbin (5-6, 3.93), 1:05 p.m., CSNBATuesday: Giants' Ryan Vogelsong (12-7, 3.
September 2, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Angel Pagan hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning and the NL West-leading San Francisco Giants closed out a successful road trip with a 7-5 win over the...
September 2, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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Do you know the last time the Giants got a homer from a corner infielder? July 8, the last game of the first half, and it's something Bruce Bochy is well aware of. "It's...
September 2, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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Giants aiming for a 5-1 road trip... Pagan CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey C Pence RF Arias SS Nady LF Pill 1B Cain RHP - I know the eyes will immediately go to Pill at...
September 2, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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You learn something new every day on this job. For instance, yesterday I learned that it's possible to walk in through a side entrance at Wrigley Field, up an elevator...
September 1, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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The Giants have bandied about several different options in a search for somebody who can provide consistent production in left field. That search might have been...
September 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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It's 20 degrees cooler than it was yesterday and it looks like it's about to start raining. Pagan CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey 1B Pence RF Sanchez C Nady LF Crawford...
September 1, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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Some light notes on the final day of August... - Madison Bumgarner pitched four innings, tied for his lowest total of the season. He wasn't particularly sharp with his...
August 31, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Giants announce their September additions; Nady will provided needed right-handed bat
August 31, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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The Giants will add six players Saturday when rosters expand for the remainder of the regular season. Outfielder Xavier Nady, first baseman Brett Pill and right-hander...
August 31, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner ineffective, last just four innings
August 31, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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The Giants got settled in at their hotel at about 3:15 a.m. last night, so the clubhouse was pretty empty for much of this morning. But George Kontos was there bright...
August 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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At 5:31 a.m., the (lovely) Southwest flight attendant announced "We have WiFi on our plane if any of you want to get extra work done." Nope. Sorry. Quick turnaround...
August 31, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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Some quick notes since my flight to Chicago boards at 5:30 a.m. In the morning. In less than six hours. Thanks, MLB schedule-makers. - How do you make up for the loss of...
August 30, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Despite a rocky start, Ryan Vogelsong and the San Francisco Giants got an 8-4 victory over the Houston Astros, clinching a series sweep.
August 30, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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In an effort to increase their production in left field and get Joaquin Arias' hot bat in the lineup more often, the Giants have discussed giving the infielder some time...
August 30, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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GIANTS AT CHICAGO CUBSFriday: Giants' Madison Bumgarner (14-8, 2.93) vs. Chris Volstad (1-9, 6.28), 11:20 a.
August 30, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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A big part of me wanted to just come to Minute Maid Park this afternoon, post this GIF, drop the mic and head to Chicago. But I guess some of you might want lineups and...
August 30, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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Javier Lopez got two outs in the ninth to pick up his fifth save. He picked up an unofficial save a few minutes later. George Kontos, fresh off his first career victory...
August 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Hunter Pence's three-run homer, Joaquin Arias' two-run triple lift the San Francisco Giants to a win despite a shaky start from Barry Zito
August 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Jeremy Affeldt is back and activated. Clay Hensley is the roster move; he was placed on the DL with a right groin strain. Manager Bruce Bochy said Hensley hurt himself a...
August 29, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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The Giants have won 8 of 11 and 16 of 24 as they hit the field for Game 2 here in Houston. But more importantly, is anybody watching MLB Network? Did Clay Hensley just...
August 29, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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Giants connection to first moonwalker has mythical quality to it. But is it fact or fiction?
August 29, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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A lot has happened to the National League West in the last two weeks. You can go back to July if you want, when Hunter Pence, Shane Victorino, Marco Scutaro, Hanley...
August 28, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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After eight innings of missed opportunities, the National League's most potent road offense finally showed up. The Giants scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning...
August 28, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Guillermo Mota walked into the Giants clubhouse less than two weeks after the same group was rocked by Melky Cabrera's suspension. There were hugs and handshakes and...
August 28, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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The Giants just presented us with the full flawed potential of this PED-infected season.They didn't do it on purpose, necessarily.
August 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM
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Guillermo Mota has been taken off the restricted list by Major League Baseball and was activated for tonight's game. He'll take the roster spot of Jeremy Affeldt, who...
August 28, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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So, Nick Punto, eh? Can't believe that happened while I was gone. Pagan CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey C Pence RF Belt 1B Blanco LF Crawford SS Cain RHP Astros: Altuve...
August 28, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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Giants haven't said whether Mota will be activated, but reliever's 100-game suspension ends Tuesday
August 28, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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Los Angeles Dodgers players, Magic Johnson likely will be attending Lakers' exhibitions in October
August 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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GIANTS AT HOUSTONTuesday: Giants' Matt Cain (13-5, 2.83 ERA) vs. Bud Norris (5-11, 5.19), 5:05 p.m. CSNBA Wednesday: Giants' Barry Zito (10-8, 4.
August 27, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Pagan's hot August could make him Giants' top off-season priority
August 27, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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In for Alex one last time for the weekend ... A pox on you, ESPN, for snapping up Sunday's Giants game, moving it to the insane starting time of 5 p.m. and messing with...
August 27, 2012 at 1:40 AM
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Tim Lincecum struggles in San Francisco Giants' loss; team heads back to the road to play Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs
August 26, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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In for Alex. Sorry for the late lineup post-up. Ratza-fratzzin' Bay Bridge metering lights made Fastrak turn to Slogtrak today ... CF Pagan 2B Scutaro 3B Sandoval 1B...
August 26, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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In for Alex Pavlovic ... Well, a rather depressing day for Bay Area baseball (unless you're an A's fan, and we're not going to start that up again). Petaluma's Little...
August 25, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Jason Heyward launched a three-run home run off Madison Bumgarner in the third inning as the Atlanta Braves beat the Giants 7-3 at AT&T Park on Saturday and snapped...
August 25, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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The Boston Red Sox have traded first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, pitcher Josh Beckett and outfielder Carl Crawford to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a nine-player...
August 25, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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In for Alex ... Today's cast behind the club's hottest pitcher ... CF Pagan 2B Scutaro 3B Sandoval C Posey RF Pence SS Arias 1B Belt LF Peguero (welcome to the bigs...
August 25, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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In for Alex ... For the first time this year - actually the first time since 2007 - the Giants completed an impressive feat Friday night. They not only won their fifth...
August 25, 2012 at 1:40 AM
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Ryan Vogelsong allowed just four hits and pitched into the seventh inning Friday night in the San Francisco Giants' 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.
August 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Tim Lincecum, Chipper Jones and others weigh in on the issue of baseball's drug problem
August 24, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Melky Cabrera and Bartolo Colon, like Ryan Braun, had elevated levels of testosterone
August 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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In for Alex ... The Giants usually have announced their lineup by now, but it still hasn't been posted and players are currently taking a team picture in right field. So...
August 24, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Ryan Vogelsong looking to rebound Friday night against Atlanta Braves after two bad starts
August 24, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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In for Alex ... Well, maybe you feel better about me now manning the reins for this fairly critical Braves series. The momentum has been sustained on my watch for one...
August 24, 2012 at 2:40 AM
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Barry Zito pitches the San Francisco Giants to a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves
August 23, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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In for Alex this entire series. I'll try not to screw up the roll ... No Buster Posey again tonight, will get an update when the clubhouse opens. Stay tuned on Twitter...
August 23, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants, Oakland A's should be subject to forfeiting games for the sins of their players
August 23, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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The visiting clubhouse at Dodger Stadium is unbelievably, ridiculously small. It also leaks at times, and if you lean on a locker, there's a decent chance you'll come...
August 23, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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Giants catcher has tightness in his right hamstring, but manager Bruce Bochy doesn't think it's serious
August 22, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Buster Posey was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup because of tightness in his right hamstring. Posey felt slight tightness throughout Tuesday night's game and was...
August 22, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Buster Posey felt better when he came to the ballpark Wednesday and was originally in the lineup as the catcher, but the Giants decided to be cautious with their cleanup...
August 22, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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GIANTS VS. ATLANTAThursday: Giants' Barry Zito (9-8, 4.42) vs. Tommy Hanson (12-5, 4.27), 7:15 p.m. CSNBAFriday: Giants' Ryan Vogelsong (10-7, 2.
August 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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Giants going for the sweep, and they've got Matt Cain on the mound. Good times. Pagan CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey C Pence RF Arias SS Belt 1B Christian LF Cain RHP...
August 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has banned Melky Cabrera associate Juan Nunez from all team clubhouses.
August 22, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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Like any good Giant, Tim Lincecum had an internal reaction when he walked into Dodger Stadium. He saw the blue walls, the blue (empty!) seats, and the palm trees that...
August 22, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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Tim Lincecum's strong start nearly came apart in the sixth inning Tuesday night, when Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp crushed a bases-loaded slider to deep right...
August 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Lincecum's strong start nearly came apart in the sixth inning Tuesday night, when Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp crushed a bases-loaded slider to deep right field. But the...
August 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Ryan Theriot, the second baseman for much of the season, spent his first two nights at Dodger Stadium fielding fly balls in left field. Theriot said he's realistic about...
August 21, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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Pagan CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey 1B Pence RF Sanchez C Blanco LF Crawford SS Lincecum RHP Victorino LF Kennedy 2B Kemp CF Ethier RF Ramirez SS Loney 1B Cruz 3B...
August 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Former MVP and Lisa Whelchel will compete in Philippines edition
August 21, 2012 at 6:40 AM
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A slew of national reporters descended on Dodger Stadium tonight, and they were in luck. The hottest young left-hander in the National League was dominant for eight...
August 21, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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Monday night's marquee pitching matchup at Dodger Stadium somehow managed to exceed expectations. Madison Bumgarner got the better of Clayton Kershaw through eight...
August 20, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Giants-Dodgers. Game on. Pagan CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey C Pence RF Arias SS Belt 1B Blanco LF Bumgarner LHP Dodgers: Victorino LF Ellis 2B Kemp CF Ramirez SS...
August 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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How'd you fare on our first Giants quiz? Whether it's time to redeem yourself or lay claim once again to being the ultimate fan, here's a second set of questions for the...
August 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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How'd you fare on our first Giants quiz? Whether it's time to redeem yourself or lay claim once again to being the ultimate fan, here's a second set of questions for the...
August 20, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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Madison Bumgarner, Clayton Kershaw face each other to begin a three-game showdown between National League West's primary contenders
August 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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You could understand if some of the Giants came to the park today with their minds on tomorrow's game. It's a huge series coming up, but Ryan Vogelsong certainly isn't...
August 19, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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GIANTS AT LOS ANGELES DODGERSMonday: Giants' Madison Bumgarner (13-7, 2.97) vs. Clayton Kershaw (11-6, 2.
August 19, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong had a second straight rough outing in the 7-1 loss to the San Diego Padres.
August 19, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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The Melky Cabrera story just keeps getting weirder, and Bruce Bochy had no comment when asked about a report that Cabrera tried to use a fake website to scam his way out...
August 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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Giants manager Bruce Bochy opened up about Melky Cabrera on Sunday morning, saying the Giants were disappointed by his actions and had no chance to stop Cabrera's use of...
August 19, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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Giants have had a couple big offensive nights here, so no need to mix things up... Pagan CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey C Pence RF Arias SS Belt 1B Christian LF...
August 19, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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A newspaper is reporting San Francisco Giants All-Star Melky Cabrera tried to avoid a 50-game drug suspension by creating a fake website and product to support his claim...
August 19, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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Buster Posey doesn't expect a whole lot of time off the rest of the year, even if his ankle starts "barking" a bit. "I think regardless, we're at the point of the year...
August 18, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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The Giants scored four runs in the top of the fifth at Petco Park and kept chipping away, as they have done consistently on the road. The Giants have scored at least...
August 18, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Today's lineup against Eric Stults, a left-hander: Pagan CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey C Pence RF Arias SS Belt 1B Christian LF Zito LHP Padres: Denorfia RF Forsythe...
August 18, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has been suspended for two games, beginning with Saturday night's game against the Braves.
August 18, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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