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• MLB spring training 2018: Three things on the Giants' to-do list
  From the Web › Sporting News
  The Giants are trying to get back into postseason contention after tying for the worst record in baseball in 2017.
  Share • February 20, 2018 at 12:40 PM
• Cepeda, 80, into Bay Area hospital, Giants say
  From the Web › ESPN
  Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda was hospitalized in the Bay Area on Monday night, according to a report.
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 10:40 PM
• Hall of Famer Cepeda hospitalized in Bay Area
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Giants legend and Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda was rushed to a Bay Area hospital on Monday night.
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 10:40 PM
• Report: Tim Lincecum has guaranteed contract offer
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  And it's not the San Francisco Giants
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 10:40 PM
• SF Giants Legend Orlando Cepeda Rushed to Hospital
  From the Web › NBC
  San Francisco Giants legend Orlando Cepeda was hospitalized late Monday, according to a team spokeswoman.The Hall of Famer's condition was not known, but the Giants are...
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 9:40 PM
• Watson open to any role in Giants bullpen
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Giants reliever Tony Watson is ready for anything. "Whatever the game dictates," he said in the Giants' clubhouse at Scottsdale Stadium on Monday, when the team...
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 7:40 PM
• Giants in high spirits at first full workout
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Almost midway through their calisthenics before Monday's opening full-squad workout, the Giants suddenly broke into rhythmic clapping. As left fielder Hunter Pence...
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 7:40 PM
• Giants pitchers won't have to adjust to pitch clock this season
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SCOTTSDALE Ty Blach approached a group of reporters on Monday afternoon and asked for details on the new pace of play guidelines. The moment certainly
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Watson arrives in Scottsdale as Giants DFA right-handed prospect
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SCOTTSDALE For all the talk about this slow free agent market, Tony Watson wasnt too upset in recent weeks. The left-hander went to Game
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Enthusiasm stands out as Giants hold first full squad workout
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SCOTTSDALE It was surprisingly cold and windy when the 2018 Giants finally took the field as a group, but that did nothing to quell
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Watson, Giants finalize deal that guarantees $9 million
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Left-hander Tony Watson and the San Francisco Giants have finalized a two-year contract that includes a player option for 2020, a deal that guarantees...
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 2:40 PM
• Moreland, Red Sox gird for Stanton, Judge, grid-like Yankees
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  FORT MYERS, Fla. As soon as Giancarlo Stanton touched down with their main rivals, the Boston Red Sox were eager to take on New York - the Yankees, or maybe even the...
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 12:40 PM
• MLB announces pace of play initiatives for '18
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Major League Baseball will implement new pace of play rules for the 2018 season, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Monday, but there will be no pitch clock this...
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 11:40 AM
• Tim Lincecum has a guaranteed offer from . . . someone
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  And it's not the San Francisco Giants
  Share • February 19, 2018 at 11:40 AM
• Giants hope for more success with former Bucs
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Historically, engineering trades with the Pirates or signing free agents who are fresh off playing for them has worked well for the Giants.
  Share • February 18, 2018 at 6:40 PM
• Despite complications, Giants still eager to take long look at Rule 5 pick
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Julian Fernandez is 22 years old and consistently sits at 100 miles per hour. And yet, a minor cut on his finger is a big deal.
  Share • February 18, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Holland eyes spot on his family's favorite club
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Should Derek Holland win a job on the Giants' Opening Day rotation, he'll learn plenty about Willie Mays and Willie McCovey, Stu Miller and the 1961 All-Star Game, the...
  Share • February 18, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Giants giving former sparkplug Gregor Blanco another shot
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Something about being back with the San Francisco Giants has Gregor Blanco feeling rejuvenated. The veteran outfielder won two World Series rings with them and will...
  Share • February 18, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Evan Longoria: 'I just kind of feel sorry for the Rays fan base'
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Giants third baseman Evan Longoria expressed sympathy for the Rays fan base after the club designated All-Star outfielder Corey Dickerson for assignment.
  Share • February 18, 2018 at 3:40 PM
• Giants giving former sparkplug Gregor Blanco another shot
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Something about being back with the San Francisco Giants has Gregor Blanco feeling rejuvenated.
  Share • February 18, 2018 at 2:40 PM
• Former Giants infielder returns to Red Sox on one-year deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  It may not be the sexiest move, but Eduardo Nunez brings experience and versatility to any team. And that team in 2018 is the Red Sox...
  Share • February 18, 2018 at 11:40 AM
• Report: Giants sign Tony Watson to two-year deal
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Watson's two-year deal will still keep the Giants under the luxury tax threshold, per reports.
  Share • February 17, 2018 at 10:40 PM
• Giants, LHP Watson reach two-year deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The San Francisco Giants and left-handed relief pitcher Tony Watson reached an agreement on a two-year contract, according to multiple reports. The agreement was first...
  Share • February 17, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Rule 5 pick Fernandez aims for roster spot
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Rarely does a Rule 5 Draft choice make the Opening Day roster. Julian Fernandez might not be an exception, but he could force the Giants to consider alternate ways to...
  Share • February 17, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Mark Melancon's kids are pretty pumped about the Giants latest signing
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The San Francisco Giants added to their bullpen late Friday night, reaching a multi-year major-league agreement with veteran left-hander Tony Watson. Jon Heyman and...
  Share • February 17, 2018 at 3:40 PM
• Source: Giants fill hole in bullpen, add lefty Tony Watson
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SCOTTSDALE The competition for one bullpen spot is over before it ever started. The Giants agreed to terms on a two-year deal with left-hander Tony
  Share • February 17, 2018 at 11:40 AM
• Giants interested in reunion with RHP Lincecum
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The San Francisco Giants are not ruling out a reunion with two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum. General manager Bobby Evans said the team would be interested in...
  Share • February 17, 2018 at 11:40 AM
• Giants sign lefty reliever Watson to 2-year deal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants added a much-needed left-hander to solidify their bullpen by agreeing with free agent Tony Watson on a multiyear contract.
  Share • February 17, 2018 at 11:40 AM
• Report: Giants sign Tony Watson to a two-year deal
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Watson's two-year deal will still keep the Giants under the luxury tax threshold, per reports.
  Share • February 17, 2018 at 9:40 AM
• MLB free agent rumors: Giants sign reliever Tony Watson to multi-year deal
  From the Web › Sporting News
  Watson had a 2.57 ERA while pitching seven innings over 11 relief outings in the Dodgers' 2017 postseason run.
  Share • February 17, 2018 at 6:40 AM
• Source: LHP Watson reaches deal with Giants
  From the Web › ESPN
  Relief pitcher Tony Watson has reached an agreement with the Giants, a source confirmed to ESPN. The former All-Star with the Pirates was traded to the Dodgers last...
  Share • February 16, 2018 at 11:40 PM
• Giants reportedly reach deal with lefty Watson
  From the Web › MLB.com
  San Francisco has reportedly agreed to terms with veteran free-agent reliever Tony Watson, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.
  Share • February 16, 2018 at 11:40 PM
• Giants impressed by Lincecum's showcase
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants liked what they saw of Tim Lincecum during the free agent's showcase effort Thursday. Whether that was enough to prompt the club to seek a reunion with its...
  Share • February 16, 2018 at 6:40 PM
• Impressed at showcase, Giants won't fully rule out Tim Lincecum reunion
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Tim Lincecum hasn't been a part of the Giants for three years, but the team has always kept in touch. They have more of a reason to now...
  Share • February 16, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Strickland schooled by Smoltz on sliders
  From the Web › MLB.com
  When Giants right-hander Hunter Strickland sought offseason pitching tips, he bypassed peers, turned past teachers, eschewed experts and spurned sages. Strickland didn't...
  Share • February 16, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Giants GM won't rule out Lincecum reunion
  From the Web › ESPN
  With Tim Lincecum bidding to return to the major leagues, Giants general manager Bobby Evans said, if all business aspects work accordingly, San Francisco is interested...
  Share • February 16, 2018 at 2:40 PM
• Reports: Red Sox set to bring back INF Nunez
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal to bring back versatile infielder Eduardo Nunez, according to multiple reports Thursday evening. The deal is pending a physical...
  Share • February 16, 2018 at 12:40 AM
• Lefty Holland joins SF on Minors pact
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Free-agent left-hander Derek Holland has agreed to a Minor League contract with the Giants.
  Share • February 15, 2018 at 6:40 PM
• Bochy: 'We're looking for these guys to step up'
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Hector Sanchez said on Thursday that two other teams expressed interest in him as a Minor League free-agent acquisition. Once the Giants contacted him, however, any...
  Share • February 15, 2018 at 6:40 PM
• Lincecum back? Righty hits 93 mph for scouts
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Tim Lincecum's attempt at a Major League comeback took a huge step forward Thursday when the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner held a showcase outside of...
  Share • February 15, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Sanchez on rejoining Giants: 'I love this team'
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Hector Sanchez said on Thursday that two other teams expressed interest in him as a Minor League free-agent acquisition. Once the Giants contacted him, however, any...
  Share • February 15, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Slater fighting for outfield job after Giants' offseason overhaul
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Austin Slater's call up last season was a bright spot for the Giants in a year that didn't have many. Now, the 25-year-old is out to prove himself again.
  Share • February 15, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Lincecum hits 93 mph in front of 20-plus scouts
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Tim Lincecum had another chance to show Major League clubs he's not ready to hang up his glove. The two-time Cy Young Award winner hosted a showcase for scouts Thursday...
  Share • February 15, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Family friend taught Blach how to throw lefty
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Anytime someone insists that left-handers are born, not made, invoke the saga of Ty Blach. The Giants' lefty is a natural righty. He does everything right-handed --...
  Share • February 15, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Pirates try to move on after departures of Cole, McCutchen
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle says it's time for the team to move on as it begins spring training about four weeks after trading away star outfielder Andrew...
  Share • February 15, 2018 at 9:40 AM
• Jake Peavy hoping for MLB comeback after 'heartbreaking' two years
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The last time baseball fans saw Jake Peavy, he was struggling through a disappointing 2016 season with the San Francisco Giants. Peavy finished the season with a career...
  Share • February 14, 2018 at 8:40 PM
• Radio host fired after sexually suggestive comment about 17-year-old Chloe Kim
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  When you're a grown man and call a 17-year-old Olympic gold medalist "a little hot piece of ass," things likely won't end too well for you. Patrick Connor has lost at...
  Share • February 14, 2018 at 6:40 PM
• Ailing Cueto to take it easy for a few days
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Right-handed pitcher Johnny Cueto began a five-day stretch of diminished activity Wednesday, which prevented him from participating in the Giants' initial workout for...
  Share • February 14, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• After crushing Giants for two years, Hector Sanchez returns
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  This season, Bruce Bochy will love having Hector Sanchez back on this side of an NL West matchup, regardless of whether hes in Triple-A or the Majors...
  Share • February 14, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Bench role doesn't disturb cheery Sandoval
  From the Web › MLB.com
  With Evan Longoria acquired to play third base, Pablo Sandoval is likely relegated to the Giants' bench -- but Panda doesn't mind at all.
  Share • February 14, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Cueto stayed, thinks Giants can bounce back
  From the Web › ESPN
  Johnny Cueto decided to stay with the Giants and not opt out of his contract because he likes the team and was coming off a tough season.
  Share • February 14, 2018 at 9:40 AM
• After offseason ranching, Cueto back with new-look Giants
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Johnny Cueto's offseason included time tending to cows, chickens and goats on his 500-acre ranch back home in the Dominican Republic. And it included a...
  Share • February 14, 2018 at 9:40 AM
• Dodgers' Kershaw to start team-record 8th season opener
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Barring an injury in spring training, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start his franchise-record eighth season opener when Los Angeles begins its 2018 season. Kershaw...
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 10:40 PM
• Andrew McCutchen does excellent Hunter Pence impression in hilarious Giants video
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The San Francisco Giants might have some new players this year, but don't expect their team chemistry to take a hit. At the team's fan fest, Giants players were asked by...
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 9:40 PM
• Video: Giants players imitate their teammates
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Over the weekend, the Giants and radio station KNBR held FanFest at AT&T Park. While there, several members of the Giants were asked to imitate their teammates. The...
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 8:40 PM
• The Giants Insider Podcast: Fired up Hunter Pence
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Hunter Pence joins Alex Pavlovic on the latest episode of The Giants Insider Podcast to talk about his move to left field, last year being a blessing in disguise, his...
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• In camp on time, Cueto says Giants have what it takes for title run
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SCOTTSDALE A steady stream of familiar faces, offseason acquisitions and prized prospects strolled into Scottsdale Stadium on Tuesday morning to take physicals. Few...
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• With Smith likely out until May, Giants looking for lefty help
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SCOTTSDALE A couple of hours after they were connected to a free agent reliever, the Giants gave their most definitive Will Smith update in
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Gregor Blanco eager to take another shot at job in Giants outfield
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO Six years ago, Gregor Blanco came to Scottsdale Stadium as a little-known outfielder looking for a bench job. It was clear early
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• 'Same butterflies' as Blanco eyes SF roster spot
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Being relegated to a substitute role would be fine with Gregor Blanco. From his perspective, there's no substitute for being a Giant.
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 3:40 PM
• Clayton Kershaw to start record 8th opener for Dodgers
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  GLENDALE, Ariz. No surprise here: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Clayton Kershaw will make his team-record eighth opening-day start, against the visiting...
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 12:40 PM
• Eyeing comeback, Lincecum to host showcase
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Tim Lincecum will get another chance to show Major League clubs he's not ready to hang up his glove. The two-time Cy Young Award winner will host a showcase for scouts...
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 11:40 AM
• Competition to begin for back end of rotation
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The back end of the Giants' starting rotation will move to the forefront among Spring Training priorities.
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 11:40 AM
• Giants ace Bumgarner eager for a new slate after bike injury
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Madison Bumgarner has been back on a bike, though it's hardly his first choice for fun. More than anything, Bumgarner is looking for a bounce-back season after the most...
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 4:40 AM
• Giants ace Bumgarner eager for a new slate after bike injury
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Madison Bumgarner has been back on a bike, though it's hardly his first choice for fun. He rode a horse a handful of times this offseason.
  Share • February 13, 2018 at 3:40 AM
• As camp starts, Giants still looking for relief help
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  For the most part, the front office is counting on returning players to find health and bounce back. They dont really have many other options right now...
  Share • February 12, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Giants using last season as motivation for 2018
  From the Web › MLB.com
  San Francisco added third baseman Evan Longoria as well as outfielders Andrew McCutchen and Austin Jackson during the offseason. These moves, which involved proven big...
  Share • February 12, 2018 at 3:40 PM
• Madison Bumgarner is in the best shape of his life
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Giants ace Madison Bumgarner said after a more intense offseason of working out, "I feel as good as I've ever felt, as strong as I've ever felt."
  Share • February 11, 2018 at 1:40 PM
• Cutch, Longo, Jackson feel love at FanFest
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Though Andrew McCutchen, Austin Jackson and Evan Longoria haven't played a game yet for the Giants, the club's significant offseason additions sounded at home on...
  Share • February 10, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Posey eager to play with new-look Giants
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Buster Posey's equal appreciation for the old and the new has stoked his optimism as baseball's new season approaches. In short, he's ready for a fresh start.
  Share • February 10, 2018 at 4:40 PM
• Lefty Derek Holland joins Giants on minor league contract
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Veteran left-hander Derek Holland has signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants. Holland could compete for a job out of spring training...
  Share • February 10, 2018 at 12:40 AM
• SF brass still on lookout for 'pen, OF upgrades
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants' roster could continue to evolve throughout Spring Training and into the start of the regular season. Director of baseball operations Brian Sabean and general...
  Share • February 9, 2018 at 6:40 PM
• Workout warrior Bumgarner increased regimen
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Coming off a rare down year, Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner is coming into camp in excellent shape and ready to return to his dominant ways.
  Share • February 9, 2018 at 6:40 PM
• Holland joins Giants on minor league contract
  From the Web › ESPN
  Veteran left-hander Derek Holland has signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.
  Share • February 9, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Lefty Derek Holland joins Giants on minor league contract
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO Veteran left-hander Derek Holland has signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.
  Share • February 9, 2018 at 5:40 PM
• Bobby Evans: Giants sign veteran starting pitcher to minor league deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants currently have three rotation spots secured in Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija. After that, it's a mystery. To fill out the final
  Share • February 9, 2018 at 3:40 PM
• New-look Giants still have roster questions
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants made some significant offseason moves and could make some noise if their starting pitchers return to form.
  Share • February 9, 2018 at 1:40 PM
• Source: Lefty Holland joins SF on Minors pact
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Free-agent left-hander Derek Holland has agreed to a Minor League contract with the Giants, a source confirmed on Friday.
  Share • February 9, 2018 at 10:40 AM
• '18 Player Preview: Dominate your fantasy draft
  From the Web › MLB.com
  From baseball's brightest stars to the next great fantasy steal lurking on the Giants depth chart, everything you need to know is one click away.
  Share • February 8, 2018 at 2:40 PM
• Giants add Longoria, McCutchen as they try to bounce back
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO Bruce Bochy's first glimpse at his overhauled roster gives him hope the Giants will feature a lineup much like the ones of several seasons ago - back when...
  Share • February 8, 2018 at 11:40 AM