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• Giants banking on faith for Cain's revival
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Matt Cain himself isn't sure what will happen once he starts facing live batters the season. After two injury-marred seasons, the one-time rock of the San Francisco...
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• Extra Baggs: Giants will have a special guest instructor this spring (not Bonds), Bruce Bochy calls it "a critical year" for Kyle Crick, a roster candidate that might surprise you, etc.
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Prospect Crick at crossroads this spring
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants' hierarchy wants Kyle Crick to define himself as a pitcher. Is he a starter or a reliever? Is his future bright or murky? "I think this is a critical year for...
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• In absence of facts, Giants are putting faith in Matt Cain
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Giants spring training Day 4: The prospect who wowed Hudson
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  A pitching prospect who once wowed World Series winner and longtime major leaguer Tim Hudson is now in a big league camp with the Giants.
  Share • February 20, 2016 at 2:41 PM
• Giants newcomer Samardzija relishes role in top rotation
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jeff Samardzija has the durability and strikeout capability to be a front-line starter, if not an ace, on other teams. With the San Francisco Giants, he's in a potential...
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• Beede seeks rhythm on and off the mound
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Tyler Beede plans to dabble as a rapper, not double as one. Beede intends to launch a website (tylerbeede.com) that will feature about a half-dozen of his recordings...
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• Marlins excited to have Barry Bonds as hitting coach
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Giancarlo Stanton grew up a Dodgers fan and remembers attending their games when Barry Bonds would step to the plate for the Giants. ''It's one of those sounds you never...
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• One year after enduring personal tragedy, Clayton Blackburn has regained control -- and is poised to contribute to Giants pitching staff
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Q&A: Hawkins discusses lengthy career
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Spring training camps are opening in Florida and Arizona. LaTroy Hawkins is at home in Prosper, Texas.
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• Over/under: .308 batting average for Giants' Posey?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants catcher Buster Posey had another stellar offensive season in 2015, earning him the Silver Slugger. What will his batting average be in 2016?
  Share • February 19, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• World Series winner with Giants lands with Indians
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Indians agreed to a one-year contract with a veteran two-time World Series winner - one of which rings came with the Giants in 2010.
  Share • February 19, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• Giants notes: Kontos and Kottaras are a Panhellenic pair, a quiet act of leadership from Buster Posey, this Willie Mays story about Jim Davenport is a cut-up
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Giants' Kontos, Kottaras have more in common than Greek heritage
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Pitcher George Kontos and catcher George Kottaras have formed a tight bond since Kottaras signed minor-league deal with Giants.
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• Heston knows about pitching a no-hitter as a rookie
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Pitching a no-hitter as a rookie can be a blessing and a curse. The San Francisco Giants' Chris Heston got a taste of stardom on June 9, 2015, when he became the 22nd...
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• Romero eyeing comeback with Giants
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Several days ago, Ricky Romero entered the Giants' clubhouse at Scottsdale Stadium and encountered a beautiful sight. It was his locker, with a jersey that bore his...
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• Osich preparing to fill Affeldt's shoes
  From the Web › MLB.com
  After veteran left-hander Jeremy Affeldt announced his retirement in October, Josh Osich tweeted that he was honored to play with and learn from him and that his "shoes...
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• Gonzalez not intimidated by NL West: Dodgers 'at the top'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The NL West witnessed a lot of offseason activity, with the Diamondbacks and Giants growing noticeably stronger. But that doesn't intimidate this Dodgers...
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• Giants spring training Day 3: Beede's thrilling debut
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Buster Posey has made a habit in recent springs of catching some of the organization's top prospects, and he was vocal while in the squat for Tyler Beed on...
  Share • February 19, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Longtime Giants 3B Jim Davenport dies at 82
  From the Web › ESPN
  Longtime Giants third baseman Jim Davenport, who later managed the team and worked in the front office, has died. He was 82.
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• Longtime Giant Jim Davenport dies at 82
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Jim Davenport, a longtime third baseman for the San Francisco Giants who later managed the team and worked in the front office, has died. He was...
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• Former Athletics infielder and outfield Tony Phillips dies
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Tony Phillips, an infielder and outfielder who made the final defensive play in the Oakland Athletics' sweep of the Giants during the earthquake-interrupted 1989 World...
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• Buster Posey on 2016 Season, Topps Cards
  From the Web › AOL On
  CineSport - San Francisco Giants star Buster Posey joins CineSport's Brian Clark to talk about the trend of his team winning the World Series in even years, new...
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• Jim Davenport passes away, 'brings great sadness' to Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Jim Davenport, 82, played all 13 seasons of his Major League career in a Giants uniform from 1958 to 1970...
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• Mets planning first-ever Pride Night at Citi Field this season
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The New York Mets will hold their first LGBT-themed Pride Night this season with more than 5,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender fans are expected. Other pro...
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• Giants mourn passing of Davenport
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Infielder Jim Davenport, a member of the inaugural 1958 San Francisco Giants team who remained devoted to the franchise for most of his 60 years in professional...
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• Jim Davenport, former Giants third baseman, dies
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Davenport was a slick-fielding third baseman who spent his entire 13-year career with the San Francisco Giants.
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• Jim Davenport, Former Giants 3rd Baseman, Dies at 82
  From the Web › NBC
  Jim Davenport, one of the original San Francisco Giants and one of three rookies in the team's 1958 opening day lineup when the team played its first game upon arrival...
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• Giants very confident they have a solid rotation in place
  From the Web › ESPN
  The offseason additions of Jeff Samardzija and Johnny Cueto give the Giants the makings of a formidable starting rotation.
  Share • February 18, 2016 at 7:40 PM
• GIANTS NOTES: Johnny Cueto after first workout: "This is the best and most accomplished rotation I have played with"
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Cueto leads entertaining first day in Giants' camp
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bumgarner, Samardzija and Cain take turns throwing; Cueto will get his first bullpen session on Friday.
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• Orange suits him: Cueto fitting in with Giants
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Though Giants photo archives weren't immediately accessible Thursday, it's safe to say that right-hander Johnny Cueto became the first player in franchise history to...
  Share • February 18, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• Buster Posey on 2016 Season, Topps Cards
  From the Web › CineSport
  San Francisco Giants star Buster Posey joins CineSport's Brian Clark to talk about the trend of his team winning the World Series in even years, new teammates and Topps...
  Share • February 18, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• Romo among top relievers in Giants history
  From the Web › MLB.com
  If one wanted to assemble an all-time Giants bullpen, the contingent would include three guys fighting for the ball in the ninth inning, along with a few Candlestick...
  Share • February 18, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• Giants' Evans weighs in on Bumgarner's contract situation
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  In April 2012, Madison Bumgarner signed a 5-year, $35 million extension with the Giants. The deal also includes two club options for 2018 and 2019 at $12 million each...
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• Evans explains Giants' mindset with Bumgarner's contract
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Are the Giants planning on discussing an extension with Madison Bumgarner? Bobby Evans provided some insight...
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• Giants spring training Day 2: Casilla to close; Romo slowed
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Sergio Romo has traditionally taken a week or so off in spring training to rest his elbow and the Giants have always managed him a little differently than some of the...
  Share • February 18, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Barry Bonds reports for duty as hitting coach
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Former Giants slugger says new job under Don Mattingly with Florida Marlins constitutes `the unknown' as he prepares to teach young hitters
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• Baseball is back, pitchers and catchers hold first workouts
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  David Price made his first big-money throws of spring training as Boston's prized offseason acquisition, while new Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke began Day 1 with his new...
  Share • February 18, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Adjustment period for Giants, Cueto? 'Going to take some time'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Johnny Cueto is one of the most unique pitchers in the game, which means his teammates will have to adjust. Specifically, Buster Posey...
  Share • February 18, 2016 at 1:40 PM
• 3 questions for Giants to answer at camp
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Thank you, Angel Pagan. Along with Kelby Tomlinson, Josh Osich and maybe a few others. Without these individuals, the Giants' Spring Training camp, which opened with...
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• Posey says he's committed to conserving water at his home
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Buster Posey would like to clear up one thing about his property landing on a list of excessive water users in the drought-ravaged Bay Area: The San Francisco Giants...
  Share • February 18, 2016 at 10:40 AM
• What they're saying: Giants report to Scottsdale
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  With several new faces, and a few familiar faces missing, the Giants' pitchers and catchers - and a few positions players - reported to Arizona Wednesday for 2016 spring...
  Share • February 17, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• Sling Training: Bochy has shoulder surgery
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Giants manager Bruce Bochy arrived at camp with his left arm in a sling, the product of arthroscopic surgery he underwent on his left shoulder Monday.
  Share • February 17, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• MadBum 'super-excited' to play with Shark
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Except for a fresh haircut, Madison Bumgarner was the same as ever when he arrived in camp Wednesday.
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• What they're saying: Giants report to Scottsdale (Comcast SportsNet Bay Area)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  With several new faces, and a few familiar faces missing, the Giants' pitchers and catchers - and a few positions players - reported to Arizona Wednesday for 2016...
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• EXCLUSIVE - Amazon expanding deliveries by its 'on-demand' drivers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  By Mari Saito SAN FRANCISCO - Amazon.com Inc is quietly inviting drivers for its new "on-demand" delivery service to handle its standard packages, as the online retailer...
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• Madison Bumgarner finishes one long drive, readies to start another for Giants
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Madison Bumgarner rides into Giants' camp, quarter horses in tow
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants' ace Madison Bumgarner had to deal with a busted horse trailer en route to Arizona, but he's thrilled about new rotation mates Cueto and...
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• Giants spring training Day 1: Additions thrilled Bumgarner
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  What does Madison Bumgarner think about having Jeff Samardzija as a teammate? The 2014 World Series MVP weighed in on Wednesday...
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• 2016 spring training
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Baseball is back! Insiders Alex Pavlovic and Joe Stiglich are in Arizona sending back comprehensive coverage of the Giants and A's. Get it all right here...
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• Giants' Bochy recovering from shoulder surgery
  From the Web › ESPN
  Bruce Bochy is doing well in his recovery from surgery to repair a torn labrum and remove bone spurs in his left shoulder.
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• Giants manager Bruce Bochy recovering from shoulder surgery
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Madison Bumgarner approached Bruce Bochy and jokingly offered his manager a big hug after an offseason apart. On any other day, Bochy likely would have accepted the warm...
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• San Francisco Giants Spring Training Photos
  From the Web › NBC
  San Francisco Giants pitchers and catchers, and some position players, are reporting for duty at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Share • February 17, 2016 at 12:40 PM
• Bumgarner knows massive contract will come 'in due time'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Madison Bumgarner is the lowest paid member of the Giants' starting rotation, but he won't be pushing for an extension anytime soon...
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• Homer History: Brian Johnson's unlikely blast in a pennant race
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports college basketball writer Jeff...
  Share • February 17, 2016 at 10:40 AM
• In 2016, unique expectation returns to Giants
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The baseball year officially began for the Giants on Wednesday as pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training. And since it's an even-numbered year, the Giants...
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• Tale of the fantasy tape: Giants vs. Dodgers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  For West Coast baseball fans, the battle between the Dodgers and the Giants is expected to be the most heated in their time zone this season. Before these rivals settle...
  Share • February 16, 2016 at 6:40 PM
• If healthy, Giants appear set for spring
  From the Web › MLB.com
  As Giants pitchers and catchers prepare to report to camp in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday, MLB.com continues its breakdown of the club and Spring Training-related...
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• Giants appear to have only two major battles for roster spots
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  You can make the argument that entertaining spring training, 23 roster spots are just about spoken for at the moment. Will Andrew Susac and Jarrett Parker win the final...
  Share • February 16, 2016 at 10:40 AM
• Kawakami: Buster Posey settling down in Bay Area
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants' Buster Posey putting permanent roots in Bay Area
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• Report: Giants, A's attend Cuban prospect Bell's showcase
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants made a splash by adding Denard Span this offseason while the A's acquired Khris Davis' power bat. Could they be after a Cuban outfielder?
  Share • February 15, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• MLB Preview: Giants are loaded -- and it's an 'even-year' season
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  World Series champions in 2012 and 2014, Giants enter 2016 with upgraded rotation and a new leadoff man
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• Red Sox Fan Begs Bochy to Take Back Panda
  From the Web › NBC
  The Panda who was once beloved in San Francisco appears to be wearing out his welcome in Bean Town.During a Q&A session with Giants manager Bruce Bochy at this past...
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• Watch: Giants' Johnny Cueto, Jeff Samardzija will thrive in new home
  From the Web › USA Today
  These two should rebound from struggles they endured in 2015.       
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• Five questions (plus five more to make it an even 10!) as the Giants report to Scottsdale
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Breaking down the Giants roster as pitchers and catchers report
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Spring Training: San Francisco Giants camp facts
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The basic need-to-know if you plan to go see the Giants in Arizona this spring
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• MLB: San Francisco Giants roster breakdown
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  An inside look at the roster the Giants will take into spring training
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• Giants counting on Pagan to transition smoothly
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants' braintrust believes that the club's Opening Day lineup is set. Angel Pagan might have other ideas, however.
  Share • February 15, 2016 at 1:40 PM
• Chub Feeney wishes you a Happy Presidents Day
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The man who helped build the Giants into a winner and who kept the DH out of the NL offers a freedom rocket to one and all on this most joyous of holidays.
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• Krukow reveals his No. 1 question mark for 2016 Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants are considered one of the favorites to win the World Series. But do they have a weakness...?
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• With third locked down, Duffy eyes new heights
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The journey Matt Duffy traveled in 2015 was unexpected for both the player and the Giants organization, not to mention Skeeter, the portly family cat he made famous via...
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• Giants hope productive winter leads to 4th even-year title
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  After an offseason spending spree that targeted most of San Francisco's glaring holes, manager Bruce Bochy heads into spring training with fewer questions than ever...
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• Arroyo tops Giants prospects to watch
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants' homegrown players -- starting pitchers in 2010, infielders in 2012 and 2014 -- were largely responsible for the club's World Series titles in those years...
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• Pence, fiancee share details of proposal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  This was a special offseason for Hunter Pence, as the Giants outfielder proposed to his now-fiancee Alexis Cozombolidis in November at Walt Disney World. On Valentine's...
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• Giants' FanFest is filled with optimism -- and the usual laughs
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Giants FanFest has plenty of laughs and even some news
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants fans flooded AT&T Park for FanFest, and manager Bruce Bochy responded to one fan's question by declaring that Madison Bumgarner will be the opening-day...
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• MadBum gets 3rd straight Opening Day start
  From the Web › MLB.com
  It may still be a few months out, but the Giants already know who will toe the rubber when they open the 2016 regular season on April 4 against the Brewers in...
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• Lincecum's tenure with Giants nearing end?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Even in his absence from Saturday's FanFest at AT&T Park, Tim Lincecum remained a significant presence.
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