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In for Alex Pavlovic tonight ... Four shutouts in a row? Yeah, right. The next thing you're going to tell me is the Warriors drafted a guy named Festus. Actually, as bad...
June 29, 2012 at 1:40 AM
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Bumgarner pitches 1-hitter as Giants achieve franchise first
June 28, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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As a followup to Dan Brown's excellent story from last Friday critiquing Tim Lincecum's season-long pitching issues, I talked to Lincecum before the game about the...
June 28, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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In for Alex Pavlovic tonight. It's been awhile ... the last time I was on duty with the Giants, it was May 29, they were 5 1/2 games out. Obviously, some good things...
June 28, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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'I see this foul ball going up in the air and I thought, 'Oh, my goodness, this thing is going to come right down on my head.''
June 28, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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GIANTS VS. CINCINNATIThursday: Giants' Madison Bumgarner (9-4, 3.10) vs. Johnny Cueto (9-3, 2.21), 7:15 p.
June 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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It's Dan Brown filling in for Alex Pavlovic, who returns Thursday. This is the game story (unedited!) that will appear in tomorrow's paper, along with some bonus notes:...
June 27, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Giants pull three-win shutout sweep for first time since 1954
June 27, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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It's Dan Brown filling in for Alex Pavlovic, who, like a creaky-kneed catcher, has a hard time with day games after night games. dbrown@mercurynews.com or on Twitter at...
June 27, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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Clayton Kershaw's occasional bouts of Clayton Kershawness on Tuesday night only added to the moment. He spun a curveball to Gregor Blanco that was so filthy that Blanco...
June 27, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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Cabrera hits homer as Giants pull within one game of Dodgers in N.L. West race
June 26, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Giants trying to get within one game of first place. Enjoy... Giants: Blanco RF Theriot 2B Cabrera LF Posey C Pagan CF Sandoval 3B Belt 1B Arias SS Vogelsong RHP...
June 26, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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The latest vote totals are out and Melky Cabrera has fallen behind Ryan Braun. Cabrera trails Braun by 122,733 votes in the race for the final National League starting...
June 26, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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Hecklers and hooligans, take note. San Francisco police are sending officers disguised as Los Angeles Dodger fans to AT&T Park for this week's series between the...
June 26, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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Now that's how you make a statement, eh? Without Buster Posey, the Giants shellacked the Dodgers on Monday night, cutting the gap in the National League West to two...
June 26, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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Left-hander throws seven shutout innings in 8-0 S.F. victory
June 25, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Aubrey Huff is eligible to come off the disabled list on Thursday, and while that move doesn't seem likely, manager Bruce Bochy said Huff "is close" to returning. Huff...
June 25, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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You can find today's Posey-less lineup here, and I'll be back later with notes and all that. But first, something different. Our Dan Brown caught up with Bengie Molina...
June 25, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Former Giants battery mate recalls how the two-time Cy Young winner used to remain unfazed by adversity.
June 25, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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I've grown accustomed to the same reaction on days like this. A somber clubhouse, several comments that get held up by the blog filters because of new and creative ways...
June 24, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Derek Norris hit a walk-off homer off of Santiago Casilla with two outs in the ninth, handing the Giants a 4-2 loss and snapping Cain's eight-start winning...
June 24, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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GIANTS VS. LOS ANGELES DodgersMonday: Giants' Barry Zito (5-5, 4.35) vs. Nathan Eovaldi (0-3, 2.35), 7:15 p.
June 24, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Thanks to the great Dan Brown for handling last night's 17 hour game. How 'bout a nice, tidy two hours and 15 minutes today? Too much to ask? Here are the lineups:...
June 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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It's Dan Brown filling in for Alex Pavlovic, who will probably get a 2-hour, 17-minute game in his return Sunday. Some of this is straight from tomorrow's paper: Giants...
June 23, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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You can credit a tighter batting stance, a clearer mind, the support of management or the disappearance of most of Brandon Belt's competition at first base. Giants hang...
June 23, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Brandon Belt and Buster Posey hit home runs; Oakland rally falls short in ninth
June 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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It's Dan Brown (dbrown@mercurynews.com and @mercbrownie) filling in for Alex Pavlovic, who is back tomorrow. News of the day With so much attention on Tim Lincecum last...
June 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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Hey, everyone. It's Dan Brown filling in for Alex Pavlovic, who will be back tomorrow. If you need me – dbrown@mercurynews.com or on Twitter at @mercbrownie Giants...
June 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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If you missed it, Chris Lincecum had plenty to say about his son's future in a USA Today story. As it turns out, Tim Lincecum got an earful himself during a recent phone...
June 23, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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Tim Lincecum and the Giants got a charge out of new battery Friday night. Rookie Hector Sanchez started behind the plate instead of regular catcher Buster...
June 22, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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It's Dan Brown pinch-hitting for Alex Pavlovic, who gets a night off: News of the day In the latest attempt rescue Tim Lincecum, the Giants are making a change behind...
June 22, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Hey, everyone. It's Dan Brown pinch hitting for Alex Pavlovic, who gets a night off. If you need me: dbrown@mercurynews.com and on Twitter at @mercbrownie. I'll be back...
June 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Hey, everyone. It's Dan Brown pinch hitting for Alex Pavlovic, who gets a night off. If you need me: dbrown@mercurynews.com and on Twitter at @mercbrownie. I'll be back...
June 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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GIANTS AT A'SFriday: Giants' Tim Lincecum (2-8, 6.19) vs. A's Jarrod Parker (3-3, 2.82), 7:05 p.m. NBC Bay Area, CSNCA Saturday: Giants' Madison Bumgarner (8-4...
June 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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San Francisco newcomer takes over leadoff spot and right field
June 21, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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There's this rare yet somehow predictable phenomenon when it comes to writing off-day stories. You talk to a guy and his teammates, you do some reporting - and then the...
June 21, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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Official scorer said the night before that Cain would throw a no-hitter, then predicted the perfecto after the first out against Houuston
June 21, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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Ryan Vogelsong had his six-game winning streak snapped Wednesday, but afterward he was more concerned with the big picture. The Giants are 38-32, but the schedule has...
June 21, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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Angels ace returns from disabled list with six scoreless innings in win over S.F., Vogelsong
June 20, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Giants vs. Angels, Round 3: Blanco DH Theriot 2B Cabrera LF Posey C Pagan CF Sandoval 3B Belt 1B Schierholtz RF Crawford SS Vogelsong RHP Angels: Trout CF Hunter RF...
June 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Barry Zito's ERA after his start on June 3 was 2.98. His ERA after tonight's start is 4.35. Zito's ERA as a Giant coming into tonight was 4.46, which is to say that the...
June 20, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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There are so many quirks over 162 games, and despite the best work of media relations staffs, beat writers, baseball-reference and more, we never quite get to them...
June 20, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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ANAHEIM -- There's little doubt that Melky Cabrera, the major league leader in hits, will take the field in Kansas City next month for the All-Star game.
June 19, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Melky Cabrera entered play Tuesday with the Major League lead in hits (98), and the National League lead in multi-hit games (32) and triples (7). He's second in the...
June 19, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Ahhh, good old DH rule... Blanco RF Theriot 2B Cabrera LF Posey DH Pagan CF Sandoval 3B Belt 1B Sanchez C Arias SS Zito LHP - In 1958, Willie Mays picked up his 100th...
June 19, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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I was minding my own business, eating a piece of toast and reading angry emails, when I saw this tweet from @MLB. "The NL #ASG ballot update is out and you...
June 19, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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There are so many quirks over 162 games, and despite the best work of media relations staffs, beat writers, baseball-reference and more, we never quite get to them all...
June 19, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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Matt Cain is far from perfect, but he still gets win as San Francisco Giants beat Los Angeles AngelsFrom the Web › The Mercury News
Cain's busy day ends with subpar outing, but he still wins 8th in row
June 18, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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It's been a busy day for Matt Cain, and we're not even anywhere close to first pitch here in Anaheim. I'll get to that in a second, but first... Blanco RF Theriot 2B...
June 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Imagine I had told you that Melky Cabrera would come to the plate in the top of the ninth with the bases loaded. Is that something you might be interested in? Or if I...
June 17, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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GIANTS AT LOS ANGELES ANGELSMonday: Giants' Matt Cain (8-2, 2.18) vs. Jerome Williams (6-4, 4.20), 7:05 p.
June 17, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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The Seattle Mariners walked off with the win and the series Sunday at Safeco Field as the Giants wasted another brilliant outing from Madison Bumgarner.
June 17, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Manager Bruce Bochy is talking to Brian Sabean at the moment, but they won't be making any moves with Tim Lincecum. The right-hander will make his scheduled start Friday...
June 17, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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Ryan Theriot getting a day today. I would assume they just needed to give the veteran a day off, but we'll check. Speaking of checking twice, I had to glance at the...
June 17, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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There are hundreds of memorable "Seinfeld" quotes, but this one is among my favorites: "I don't know what to believe. You're eating onions, you're spotting dimes - I...
June 16, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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One-time ace unable to hold lead, can't make it out of sixth inning
June 16, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Tim Lincecum on the mound tonight, ready to make his stand. This town already is full of Giants fans at the moment, and when you combine that with Lincecum's roots here...
June 16, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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I was going to start with Ryan Vogelsong's pitching or maybe the sudden outburst of homers, but this is still "Perfect Game Week." So here, finally, is Vogelsong's side...
June 16, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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SEATTLE -- Lost in the hours of celebration that followed Matt Cain's perfect game was the fact the Giants offense exploded that night, hitting three home runs and...
June 15, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Home runs by Buster Posey, Melky Cabrera back yet another strong outing by Ryan Vogelsong
June 15, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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I've already written a "Tim Lincecum in Seattle" story for tomorrow's paper, which can be found there. But Lincecum just spoke about the topic again and had some...
June 15, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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Aubrey Huff was scheduled to get plenty of time as the designated hitter over the next week. And then this happened. Huff was put on the disabled list today with a...
June 15, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Giants have lost eight straight when the troubled right-hander takes the mound
June 15, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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It seems like 26 days ago that I walked into AT&T Park and found myself strolling along with Brandon Belt, who a night before had hit his first homer of the season...
June 14, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Where were you when Matt Cain threw the first perfect game in San Francisco Giants history? Share your story with us.
June 14, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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GIANTS AT SEATTLEFriday: Giants' Ryan Vogelsong (5-2, 2.26) vs. Jason Vargas (7-5, 3.90), 7:10 p.m. NBC Bay AreaSaturday: Giants' Tim Lincecum (2-7, 6.
June 14, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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After perfect game, it's a whole new ballgame for the San Francisco Giants pitcher
June 14, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Lefty yields five runs in 6-3 loss to Astros
June 14, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Brandon Belt briefly lost his way in the midst of Matt Cain's perfect game. Belt accidentally sat down in the pitcher's spot in the dugout, a cardinal sin in baseball's...
June 14, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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Matt Cain has been invited to read the "Top 10 List" on David Letterman.
June 14, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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Much more coming later on Matt Cain's perfect game at AT&T Park, where I might as well have slept last night. Oh well...we've got more baseball: Giants: Blanco RF...
June 14, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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Perfect game pitcher has been invited to perform on Letterman
June 14, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Major league pitchers are going to start demanding Ted Barrett for their starts.
June 14, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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Gregor Blanco likes to say the Giants have three center fielders in the outfield, which made him the perfect right fielder to try and chase down Jordan Schafer's...
June 14, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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Matt Cain struck out a career-high 14 in a 10-0 victory over the visiting Houston Astros Wednesday night. It was the 22nd perfect game in major league history and the...
June 14, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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Highlights from the Giants' postgame news conference after the perfect game
June 14, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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I remember doing live chats during the 2010 World Series and being struck by how many of you guys are nowhere near the Bay Area and don't have daily access to Kruk and...
June 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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Gregor Blanco likes to say the Giants have three center fielders in the outfield, which made him the perfect right fielder to try and chase down Jordan Schafer's...
June 14, 2012 at 2:40 AM
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In retrospect, this all seemed inevitable. Matt Cain has flirted with no-hitters over and over again, even took a perfect game into the sixth inning in the home opener...
June 14, 2012 at 1:40 AM
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No one had ever pitched a perfect game in Giants history. Only 22 others had ever thrown a perfect game in Major League Baseball history. On Wednesday night at AT&T...
June 13, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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