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• Tim Lincecum is the Giants' fifth starter
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  It was thought he'd compete for the fifth slot. Today Bruce Bochy made it sound like the job is his.
  Share • February 18, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Health tops Giants' Spring Training questions
  From the Web › MLB.com
  As pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training in Scottsdale, Ariz., here are the biggest questions facing the Giants.
  Share • February 18, 2015 at 8:40 AM
• Rotation pieces in place for champion Giants
  From the Web › MLB.com
  For the Giants, competition is oxygen. They're content to regulate their breathing in Spring Training, which opened Wednesday as pitchers and catchers reported to...
  Share • February 18, 2015 at 8:40 AM
• "Kung Fu Panda" Has Gotten Pudgy
  From the Web › NBC
  The Boston Red Sox have already reported to camp and Red Sox Nation is getting an "eyeful" of Pablo Sandoval, the former San Francisco Giants third baseman.Check out...
  Share • February 18, 2015 at 8:40 AM
• Could Alex Gordon have tied Game 7 of the World Series? (Video)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Sure, the start of spring training is just days away, but there are still questions that need to be answered about how last season ended. The San Francisco Giants won...
  Share • February 18, 2015 at 12:40 AM
• Dodgers' Jansen out 8-12 weeks following foot surgery
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has undergone surgery to remove a growth from a bone in his left foot and will miss the start of the regular season.
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 11:40 PM
• Giants spring training at a glance
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Spring training fan essentials for the San Francisco Giants
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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• Red Sox's Sandoval 'excited to be in white and red'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After bolting the Giants for the Red Sox this offseason, Pablo Sandoval reported to Florida for his first camp with his new team.
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Around-the-horn look at NL West offseason moves
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  PHOENIX — Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman held a midnight press conference one night at the winter meetings, smiling throughout as he...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Former Giants 3B coach Wendell Kim dies at 64
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Former Giants third base coach Wendell Kim has died after a battle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He was 64.
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Former Red Sox, Giants 3B coach Wendell Kim dies at 64
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Former Boston and San Francisco third base coach Wendell Kim has died. The Red Sox say he died at the age of 64 after a struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Mark Gardner, Giants' bullpen coach, lends assist to Dave Righetti
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants' lefty Madison Bumgarner says Dave Righetti and Mark Gardner, both ex-pitchers, have excellent relationship with the National League team's pitching...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 1:40 PM
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• Giants loaded up for another title run
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Befitting a reigning World Series champion, the Giants approach Spring Training knowing that they have the luxury of fine-tuning their roster instead of scrambling to...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 1:40 PM
• Will Giants pitchers be ready?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti must deal with the heavy workload Madison Bumgarner and other pitchers racked up in 2014.
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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• Former third-base coach Kim passes away
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Wendell Kim, who spent more than 30 years in professional baseball as a coach and player, died on Sunday in Phoenix at age 64 after a long battle with Alzheimer's...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Five storylines to watch as Giants pitchers and catchers report
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Spring training begins Wednesday, and for the defending World Series champions, there are plenty of questions that need to be answered...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 9:40 AM
• Production on the road offers truest test
  From the Web › MLB.com
  There are no perfect, foolproof formulas for evaluating comparative performances by players and teams. Too many variables come into play. But if you're looking to get as...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 9:40 AM
• Watch San Francisco Giants star Buster Posey sink a 27-foot birdie at Pebble Beach
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants star Buster Posey showed off some mad golf skills at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am over the weekend. Teamed up with pro Nick Watney, Posey nailed a 27-foot birdie putt...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 8:40 AM
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• AP sources: Barry Zito returning to A's on minor league deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Left-hander Barry Zito is returning to the Oakland Athletics with a minor contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training, two people with knowledge...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 8:40 AM
• Wendell Kim: 1950-2015
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Kim coached 15 years in the majors for the Cubs, Giants, Red Sox, and Expos.
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 7:40 AM
• Pitchers and catchers report this week to spring training
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Matt Harvey continues his comeback with the New York Mets. Joe Maddon takes over the Chicago Cubs, and Russell Martin gets a closer look at Toronto's pitching staff...
  Share • February 17, 2015 at 12:40 AM
• Buster Posey made a 27-foot birdie putt at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Man, what can't Buster Posey do? The San Francisco Giants star — already a three-time World Series winner, an MVP and Rookie of the Year — showed us his golf...
  Share • February 16, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Giants outfielder Hunter Pence takes a mentally challenging few weeks off
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants' outfielder Hunter Pence relaxed for a few weeks during the off-season, and while he said it was good for him, he admitted it was hard to...
  Share • February 16, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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• Giants spring training preview: Five questions confronting the World Series champs
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants have won three World Series championship in five years, but they have been unable to solve the oddity of winning only in even-numbered...
  Share • February 16, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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• San Francisco Giants roster breakdown
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants report to spring training with a familiar look
  Share • February 16, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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• All eyes will be on pitching staff in Spring Training
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The rotation that helped bring San Francisco its third World Series triumph in five seasons last year will be highly scrutinized for the six weeks after pitchers and...
  Share • February 16, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• Baer: Take pride, be humble, celebrate baseball
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Having held his role of club president since Oct. 2008, fourth-generation San Franciscan Larry Baer has worked tirelessly toward making the Giants a winner. Their three...
  Share • February 15, 2015 at 9:40 PM
• Cain turns in best amateur performance at Pebble Beach
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Not long after catcher Buster Posey played in the same group as AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am winner Brandt Snedeker on Sunday afternoon, the announcement came that...
  Share • February 15, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• Cain, Posey make cut at Pro-Am, ready for final round
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Matt Cain and Buster Posey have shown a penchant for taking competitions to the limit with three runs to the World Series, so it should come as no surprise that they're...
  Share • February 14, 2015 at 6:40 PM
• Giants spring training at a glance
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Spring training fan essentials for the San Francisco Giants
  Share • February 14, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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• Partnership is par for the course for Cain
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Matt Cain and Matt Bettencourt are in their fifth consecutive tournament at Pebble together, and the Giants pitcher and the veteran professional golfer are enjoying the...
  Share • February 13, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• Duane Kuiper gets Giants-themed pedicure
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Baseball season can't come soon enough for Duane Kuiper, who was exposed on Friday in a compromising position -- the salon.
  Share • February 13, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Former Giant Dominguez inks minor league deal with Reds
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Former Giants third baseman and left fielder Chris Dominguez signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
  Share • February 13, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Spring brings closer look at Giants prospects
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Now's about the time for the Giants' surplus of talented young pitching to begin showing some polish along with potential.Part 3 of the Giants' Spring Training preview...
  Share • February 13, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• Two Giants on MLB's $100 million pitcher list
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  There are only 15 pitchers ever to have signed $100 million contracts. Two of them have been San Francisco Giants.
  Share • February 13, 2015 at 9:40 AM
• History says $100 million pitchers must produce results fast
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Max Scherzer and Jon Lester might as well have neon-green dollar signs stamped all over their uniforms and caps when spring training opens next week. Theo Epstein, the...
  Share • February 13, 2015 at 1:40 AM
• Bow Bridge connects Panik, fiancee after proposal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Joe Panik became renowned for his deft touch at second base during last year's World Series. Recently, Panik proved to be just as adept off the field, as he proposed to...
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 9:40 PM
• Posey shakes off rookie rust at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Giants catcher Buster Posey made his debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Thursday, decidedly new territory for the 27-year-old with so many athletic feats...
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• Report: MLB could alter strike zone to boost offense
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Major League Baseball is considering altering the definition of the strike zone, with the hope that it will lead to more offense, according to a report.
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 6:40 PM
• After taxes, Shields will get less than $40 million from Padres
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants were in talks with James Shields, who landed with the division rival Padres. All told, he won't command as much money as expected.
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• McGehee, Giants agree to 1-year, $4.8M deal
  From the Web › ESPN
  Third baseman Casey McGehee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $4.8 million, one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• McGehee and Giants agree to $4.8 million, 1-year contract
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Third baseman Casey McGehee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $4.8 million, one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. San Francisco acquired the...
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Giants reach one-year deal with McGehee
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants completed another offseason free from salary arbitration by agreeing with third baseman Casey McGehee on a one-year contract, the club announced...
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Giants, McGehee avoid arbitration, agree to one-year deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants can now enter spring training without any contract issues as they have reached an agreement with third baseman Casey McGehee.
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Aoki, McGehee top list of Giants' newcomers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants' Spring Training preview series, which covered bounce-back candidates on Wednesday, continues as Part 2 takes a look at the new faces in camp, like Nori Aoki...
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Giants, Casey McGehee avoid arbitration for $4.8 million
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  He asked for $5.4 million and the Giants countered at $4 million.
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• MLB Free Agency: Winners and Losers
  From the Web › AOL On
  Sports Illustrated - Sports Illustrated's Ted Keith and Albert Chen discuss which teams fared the best during the MLB free agency period and where these teams stand...
  Share • February 12, 2015 at 8:40 AM
• Cain gets back into swing of competition at Pebble Beach
  From the Web › MLB.com
  This isn't a Major League mound, but the sight of Matt Cain swinging clubs, walking down fairways and stoking his competitive fire again has to send a warm feeling...
  Share • February 11, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Moore: Scottsdale Stadium keeps with changing times
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Things change, but this hasn't: The Giants still train in Scottsdale, Ariz., and they'll roll into these city limits within the next few days with hopes of preparing for...
  Share • February 11, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• From bigger seats on the airplane to a private toilet for the manager, the Giants look for an edge
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Nice to know I've had a private work toilet in my "office" longer than a three-time World Series-winning manager has.
  Share • February 11, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Posey plans 'to hit the weights a little bit harder' in spring training
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After another deep World Series run, Buster Posey adjusted his offseason regimen and will change things up when he reports to Scottsdale...
  Share • February 11, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• SFPD Plans Explosives-Disposal Training at Candlestick
  From the Web › NBC
  The San Francisco Police Department want to let the public know that any loud noises coming from inside Candlestick Park this weekend are part of a planned training...
  Share • February 11, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• Giants need core players to rebound if they want to repeat
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants overcame more than their share of injuries and ineffectiveness last season en route to winning the World Series. But, whether the players listed below...
  Share • February 11, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Giants hit Pebble links vs. Niners for charity
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Buster Posey, Matt Cain and Bruce Bochy were among those representing the world-champion Giants on Wednesday at the Chevron Shoot-Out, a charity golf tournament at...
  Share • February 10, 2015 at 6:40 PM
• Tim Flannery pursues new life away from baseball diamond
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After nearly 40 years of wearing a baseball uniform, Tim Flannery is taking a break from baseball and is pouring out that same energy on stage.
  Share • February 10, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Casey McGehee set to replace Pablo Sandoval on San Francisco Giants
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Casey McGehee is well-aware of Pablo Sandoval's popularity with San Francisco Giants fans, but the team's new third baseman, a Soquel native, made a good first...
  Share • February 10, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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• Posey, Cain tee off as Giants face 49ers at Pebble Beach
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  It's all in the name of charity, but Buster Posey and Matt Cain are bringing their game-faces to the links to take on Steve Young and the 49ers.
  Share • February 10, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Yankees' Rodriguez wants Bonds' home run record
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Coming off a season-long suspension, Alex Rodriguez will continue his pursuit of Barry Bonds all-time home run record.
  Share • February 10, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Shields fell into Padres' lap through strategic bumbling
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Considering the circumstances in which James Shields found himself, the four-year, $75 million deal he fetched from the San Diego Padres is actually a minor...
  Share • February 10, 2015 at 1:40 PM
• Bochy says Giants' batting order 'very flexible'
  From the Web › MLB.com
  When Giants manager Bruce Bochy named his tentative 2015 batting order last week and remarked, "I see this lineup changing quite a bit," that wasn't just a statement. It...
  Share • February 10, 2015 at 1:40 PM
• SF Giants unveil new black jersey
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  Orange Fridays are already ubiquitous in city, and now in 2015 you can add a new look to your homestand rotation. The Giants unveiled an alternate, alternate jersey for...
  Share • February 10, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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• Baker, Bonds elected to Bay Area Sports Hall
  From the Web › MLB.com
  On Monday, an assortment of 70 local media members voted Dusty Baker and Barry Bonds into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, the organization announced.
  Share • February 9, 2015 at 8:40 PM
• All-new R.B.I. Baseball 15 returns this spring
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The iconic video game made a grand return a year ago to critical acclaim after a quarter-century on the shelf, and Major League Baseball Advanced Media announced Monday...
  Share • February 9, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Bonds makes Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, 'other hall' next?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Barry Bonds was elected into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday, but it's Cooperstown where he ultimately wants to be...
  Share • February 9, 2015 at 9:40 AM
• Reports: James Shields headed to NL West
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After spending his first nine MLB seasons in the American league, James Shields is reportedly headed to a team that will face the Giants 19 times in 2015...
  Share • February 9, 2015 at 9:40 AM
• Padres squarely in postseason hunt with addition of James Shields
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Take a seat and kick up your feet, A.J. Preller. Your work here is done. Or is it? While the San Diego Padres' first-year general manager could have rested on his...
  Share • February 9, 2015 at 7:40 AM
• Giants introduce black alternate home jersey
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The San Francisco Giants even and odd season teeter totter has been well documented since around 2012. As it goes, in the last three even-numbered seasons, San Francisco...
  Share • February 8, 2015 at 1:40 PM
• Rob Manfred sees Super Bowl-style bidding for All-Star Game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Less than two weeks into his tenure, new MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is already making plenty of waves with his ever-growing list of proposed changes. As we move along...
  Share • February 7, 2015 at 6:40 PM
• Photos From San Francisco Giants FanFest 2015
  From the Web › NBC
  Here are some from the San Francisco Giants' 2015 FanFest.Photo Credit: NBC Bay Area
  Share • February 7, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Giants notes: Players' chemistry in midseason form at FanFest
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants fans were reunited with the defending World Series champions on Saturday and there was no shortage of laughs at the annual FanFest.
  Share • February 7, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Casey McGehee set to replace Pablo Sandoval on San Francisco Giants
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Casey McGehee is well-aware of Pablo Sandoval's popularity with San Francisco Giants fans, but the team's new third baseman, a Soquel native, made a good first...
  Share • February 7, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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• McGehee confident in ability to man hot corner
  From the Web › MLB.com
  It became evident during a question-and-answer session at FanFest on Saturday that many of the Giants faithful wanted Casey McGehee to address an issue that he can't...
  Share • February 7, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Giants interested in finding an instruction role for Barry Bonds
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Barry Bonds will be back with the Giants in spring training as an instructor, but the organization is discussing giving him a more permanent role.
  Share • February 7, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Bochy wants to find role for Bonds with Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants manager Bruce Bochy said the organization is working to find a role for baseball legend Barry Bonds, possibly working with hitters.
  Share • February 7, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• The Giants unveiled new home alternate black jerseys
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  It has been rumored for a while, but the Giants finally unveiled their new home alternate black jerseys yesterday.
  Share • February 7, 2015 at 8:40 AM
• Giants and A's Fanfests
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants Fanfest is Saturday at AT&T Park, A's Fanfest is Sunday at O.co Coliseum and Oracle Arena.
  Share • February 6, 2015 at 10:40 PM
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• Bruce Bochy leaning towards batting Brandon Belt third
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Giants manager Bruce Bochy's early lineup construction includes batting Brandon Belt third.
  Share • February 6, 2015 at 8:40 PM
• Giants media day notes: 'Long shot' to sign Moncada
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants have been linked to Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada, but GM Brian Sabean downplayed the likelihood that they would sign the 19-year-old.
  Share • February 6, 2015 at 6:40 PM
• Bumgarner feels no ill effects from taxing postseason
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Madison Bumgarner's indication that his arm felt normal provided optimism on the eve of FanFest, as nearly 30 players conducted interviews at AT&T Park.
  Share • February 6, 2015 at 6:40 PM
• Juggling rotation pieces part of Giants' spring plan
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants will enter Spring Training with seven pitchers -- all contributors to a championship run -- in the mix for the starting rotation. And, for right now, that...
  Share • February 6, 2015 at 6:40 PM