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• Giants sign free agent Nori Aoki in hopes of solidifying outfield
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  From Yahoo Sports: Aoki reportedly gets a one-year deal with the Giants, who will pay him $4 million.
  Share • January 16, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Giants reportedly sign Aoki to one-year deal
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  The Giants filled their vacant left-field position Friday, agreeing with outfielder Nori Aoki to a one-year contract with an option, according to multiple...
  Share • January 16, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Giants sign Norichika Aoki to one-year, $4.7 million deal
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  He'll take over in left field.
  Share • January 16, 2015 at 9:40 AM
• Report: Giants avoid arbitration with Petit on one-year deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants avoided arbitration with a key arm on Friday, reportedly locking up the versatile Yusmeiro Petit for the 2015 season.
  Share • January 16, 2015 at 7:40 AM
• Kuiper compares 49ers' hiring of Tomsula to Giants' offseason
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  What does Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper think of the 49ers' decision to hire Jim Tomsula as Jim Harbaugh's replacement?
  Share • January 15, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Appeals court rejects bid to move Oakland A's to Silicon Valley
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  By Dan Levine SAN FRANCISCO - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday rejected the city of San Jose, California's attempt to win a court order allowing the Oakland A's baseball...
  Share • January 15, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Bochy-Flannery friendship focus of MLBN show
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  Just a day after the Giants lost third baseman Pablo Sandoval, third-base coach Tim Flannery informed the organization he is also saying goodbye.
  Share • January 14, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Giants in no rush to finish complementing roster
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  Anybody believing that Giants general manager Brian Sabean has hit the snooze button on this offseason hasn't paid attention. Sabean believes that time begins on Opening...
  Share • January 14, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Krukow: 'There are real concerns' about Giants' rotation
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants are the defending World Series champions, but Mike Krukow is worried about the starting rotation...
  Share • January 14, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• Krukow channels Aaron Rodgers in message to Giants fans
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants are slated to open the 2015 season with Gregor Blanco in left field, and Mike Krukow has a one-word, five-letter message to concerned fans...
  Share • January 14, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Hall among Giants shining in Venezuela
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  Cody Hall is proving why the Giants added him to the 40-man roster this offseason. Hall has excelled in the Venezuelan Winter League, accumulating 12 saves while...
  Share • January 13, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• Dodgers, C Ellis avoid arbitration, agree to one-year deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Catcher A.J. Ellis and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration and agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract on Tuesday.
  Share • January 13, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Giants Plan Pop-Up Venue Near AT&T Park
  From the Web › NBC
  The pop-up attraction will feature a waterfront deck, coffee shop, retail stores and an Anchor Steam beer garden. Stephanie Chuang reports.
  Share • January 13, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• Kuiper 'disappointed' Giants didn't land Zobrist, but...
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper wanted the Orange and Black to acquire Ben Zobrist. However, he understands that it would have come at a significant cost...
  Share • January 13, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Rockies, Giants, Padres interested in trade for Mets right-hander Dillon Gee
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Mets have been shopping Dillon Gee for most of the winter and it appears that they could finally find a match soon.
  Share • January 12, 2015 at 8:40 PM
• LHP Blackley announces return to Giants on social media
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  There's been nothing official from the Giants just yet, but Travis Blackley's social media post indicates the team has a new southpaw.
  Share • January 12, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• How will Giants ring in this title commemoration?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Convincing the creators of "Mad Men" to reveal storylines for the popular television show's final season would be easier than coaxing anybody in the Giants' front office...
  Share • January 12, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Report: Rockies 'have had talks' with Vogelsong
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Ryan Vogelsong spent the past four seasons in San Francisco, but has reportedly discussed joining one of the Giants' NL West rivals.
  Share • January 12, 2015 at 8:40 AM
• MLB Network to launch new documentary series on January 13
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Coming off the very enjoyable presentations of Derek Jeter: 2 Witness an Icon and The Third Team: All-Access 2014 World Series , MLB Network is set to launch a brand new...
  Share • January 11, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Fans flock to get close to Giants' World Series trophy
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  Soon enough, Logan Markus was snoozing quietly in the warmth of his Giants T-shirt and blanket, safely snuggled up in one of the dozens of strollers decorated in orange...
  Share • January 10, 2015 at 6:40 PM
• Shoulder surgery for Nationals' Werth, out 2-3 months
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Jayson Werth is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery. He will be sidelined for a while and his return date is unknown.
  Share • January 9, 2015 at 9:40 PM
• Giants' new Double-A skipper credits mentors
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants' assignment of Jose Alguacil to manage their Double-A Richmond affiliate demonstrated their lofty opinion of him.
  Share • January 9, 2015 at 6:40 PM
• McGehee marvels at Romo's slider, happy he won't face it
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Joining the Giants is a homecoming for Casey McGehee, but he's excited for another reason, and it all has to do with Sergio Romo's slider.
  Share • January 9, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Krukow: Shields' price coming down as market corrects
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Frontline starter James Shields is still on the market, and Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow suggests he may be getting cheaper by the day.
  Share • January 9, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Schilling reverses position, backs Bonds for Hall of Fame
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Curt Schilling is known for a strong set of beliefs, but he has clearly softened on his stance on Hall of Fame hopeful Barry Bonds.
  Share • January 9, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Report: 'No active dialogue' between Giants, Marlins for Haren
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants could use some help in the starting rotation, but it appears as if reported talks between the Giants and Marlins have stalled.
  Share • January 9, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Stu Miller, former Giants All-Star, dies at 87
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Stu Miller, who is most remembered for being 'blown off the mound' during the 1961 All-Star Game at Candlestick Park, has died. He...
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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• Bochy-Flannery friendship focus of MLBN show
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Just a day after the Giants lost third baseman Pablo Sandoval, third-base coach Tim Flannery informed the organization he is also saying goodbye.
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Spring workout dates announced for all clubs
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Spring is officially on the horizon. Major League Baseball announced the first Spring Training workout dates for all 30 of its clubs on Thursday. Pitchers and catchers...
  Share • January 8, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Hall's door shut again to those suspected of steroid use
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The MLB Hall of Fame has taken a firm stance against those who have been suspected of steroid use, diminishing the window for several greats to enter.
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Krukow explains why he's not concerned about Hudson's surgery
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Tim Hudson underwent ankle surgery, but Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow isn't overly concerned about the 39-year old...
  Share • January 7, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• Report: Giants 'inquired' to Marlins about Haren
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Before re-signing starter Jake Peavy in late December, the Giants reportedly talked to the Marlins about acquiring veteran starter Dan Haren.
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 9:40 PM
• Kent's Hall support holds steady from '14 debut
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  Former Giants star Jeff Kent has insisted that he won't dwell on his fate in Hall of Fame balloting, since it's not only out of his control but also is basically...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 9:40 PM
• Big Unit made impact on Giants in final year
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  It could be suggested that without Randy Johnson's presence on the Giants' roster in 2009, his final Major League season, they might not have won the World Series in...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 8:40 PM
• What they're saying: Four inducted into Hall of Fame
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The National Baseball Hall of Fame added four new members on Tuesday. Current and former players chimed in on the news via social media.
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Giants' Hudson undergoes surgery on ankle
  From the Web › ESPN
  Giants right-hander Tim Hudson has undergone surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle, the same one he injured during the 2013 season with Atlanta that...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Hudson undergoes ankle surgery, should be ready opening day
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  SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants right-hander Tim Hudson has undergone surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle, the same one he injured during the 2013 season with...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Hudson has ankle surgery, out two months
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Right-hander Tim Hudson won't be ready for the opening of Spring Training after undergoing surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle.
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Giants P Hudson undergoes surgery in North Carolina
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The new year didn't start off very well for Tim Hudson, as the Giants' 39-year old starting pitcher recently went under the knife...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Giants righty Tim Hudson has surgery to remove bone spurs from ankle
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants' pitcher Tim Hudson will need about eight weeks recovery time after having surgery to remove bone spurs fro his right ankle.
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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• Bonds' wait for Hall of Fame continues
  From the Web › MLB.com
  For Barry Bonds, this was his third year on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and although he was optimistic going in about his chances of eventually being...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Complete 2015 Hall of Fame voting totals
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Get the complete voting totals after the BBWAA elected four players to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Krukow: 'I'm just disgusted' by Hall of Fame process
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow has strong feelings about how players are elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• Hall of Fame voting process undermines its own institution
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The frustrating Hall of Fame voting process leaves Senior Insider Ray Ratto with an idea. It involves a bulldozer in Cooperstown.
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• Bonds denied Hall of Fame for third straight year
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  On Tuesday morning, the BBWAA elected four former players into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Barry Bonds was not one of them...
  Share • January 6, 2015 at 11:40 AM
• Former Giants, Orioles pitcher Miller dies
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  Stu Miller, who will be remembered more for committing history's most famous balk than for his formidable pitching, died Sunday at his home in Cameron Park, Calif. He...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Former Giants All-Star Stu Miller passes away at 87
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Right-handed pitcher Stu Miller played for both the New York and San Francisco Giants. He passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday.
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Stu Miller, former Giants All-Star, dies at 87
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Stu Miller, who is most remembered for being 'blown off the mound' during the 1961 All-Star Game at Candlestick Park, has died. He...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 3:40 PM
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• Former Giants pitcher Stu Miller dies at 87
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  Stu Miller, the former Giants pitcher who committed perhaps the most famous balk in All-Star Game history, has died. He was 87.
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Former Giants pitcher Stu Miller dies at age 87
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Stu Miller, the former Giants pitcher who committed perhaps the most famous balk in All-Star game history, has died. He was 87.
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Patient Bonds believes he'll eventually reach Hall
  From the Web › MLB.com
  For Barry Bonds, this is his third year on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and he's optimistic about eventually being elected even if it's not in the Class of...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Kent posted numbers that were anything but understated
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Jeff Kent was one of the most consistent hitters of his time and ranks at or near the top of many offensive categories for second basemen, and he 's on the Hall of Fame...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Krukow on Zobrist: 'He's a Sabean-type player'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Brian Sabean tends to get the most out of low-level veteran signings, and Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow is a fan of the new target.
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 9:40 AM
• Giants hero Travis Ishikawa inspires worshippers in San Jose
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants outfielder Travis Ishikawa visits the Cathedral of Faith to share his story of struggles on and off the ballfield and how his belief in God helped him stay...
  Share • January 5, 2015 at 5:40 AM
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• Evans: Giants 'staying engaged' with Rays on Zobrist
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Speaking on a national radio show Sunday, Giants assistant GM Bobby Evans said the Giants are still talking to the Rays about Ben Zobrist.
  Share • January 4, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Photos: San Francisco Giants star Hunter Pence buys Southern California beach house
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Just before the San Francisco Giants made their latest championship World Series run, star outfielder Hunter Pence bought a cozy beachfront bungalow in Newport Beach...
  Share • January 4, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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• MLB Hall of Fame voting starts Tuesday, and everyone loses
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The first of the calendar year's crap days in sports comes Tuesday, when the new MLB Hall of Fame class is announced. No matter who wins, you lose...
  Share • January 3, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• In appreciation of Vogelsong's run with Giants
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Ryan Vogelsong isn't yet officially an ex-Giant, but it doesn't appear like there will be a spot for the free agent in the starting rotation. With that in mind, MLB.com...
  Share • January 3, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Report: Giants out on James Shields and Max Scherzer
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  The top two free agents still available are starting pitchers James Shields and Max Scherzer, and though it appears neither is anywhere near the finish line in terms of...
  Share • January 3, 2015 at 9:40 AM
• Report: Giants 'out' on Shields, 'never in' on Scherzer
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants won't be adding a free agent starting pitcher as they are reportedly 'out' James Shields and were 'never in' on Max Scherzer.
  Share • January 2, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• Giants reportedly out on James Shields and Max Scherzer
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  No James Shields or Max Scherzer for the Giants, but Ben Zobrist remains an option according to a recent report.
  Share • January 2, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• Giants' Bumgarner named AP top male athlete
  From the Web › ESPN
  San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, who dominated the baseball postseason, is The Associated Press 2014 Male Athlete of the Year.
  Share • January 2, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Title defenders: 10 questions facing Giants in 2015
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  The defending World Series champion Giants have multiple issues to address as they attempt to win a title in an odd-numbered year, for a change. Here are 10 potential...
  Share • December 31, 2014 at 11:40 AM
• Giants, 49ers among Top 10 Bay Area news stories of 2014
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  From the tragedy of Robin Williams' death, to the sheer joy of the San Francisco Giants winning the World Series, here's NBC Bay Area's list of Top 10 Bay Area news...
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 5:40 PM
• Giants' Bumgarner named AP Male Athlete of the Year
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Madison Bumgarner's trophy shelf is under heavy fire this year, and the Giants' steely-eyed lefty bagged another big one on Tuesday.
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 1:40 PM
• Best of Big League Stew 2014: Recapping baseball's top stories
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The baseball story of 2014 will be defined by some of the names we expected to hear — there was Derek Jeter and A-Rod and Clayton Kershaw. But there were even more...
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 1:40 PM
• Scouting profile: Steven Okert
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Bernie Pleskoff takes a look at lefty Steven Okert, who is the No. 10 prospect on the Giants Top 20 Prospects list. Okert projects as a setup or relief pitcher, and he...
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 12:40 PM
• MadBum named AP Male Athlete of Year
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  Madison Bumgarner continues to rack up the accolades for his performance during the postseason this past October. The latest came on Tuesday, when he was named The...
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 12:40 PM
• Giants' Madison Bumgarner named AP Male Athlete of the Year
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner led San Francisco to its third title in five years with a brilliant postseason and was voted the 2014 Associated Press Male Athlete of...
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 11:40 AM
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• Giants' Bumgarner named AP top male athlete
  From the Web › ESPN
  San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, who dominated the baseball postseason, is The Associated Press 2014 Male Athlete of the Year.
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 10:40 AM
• AP Male Athlete of the Year: Madison Bumgarner
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Madison Bumgarner sat in the outfield alongside Jake Peavy before Game 7 of the World Series and told his teammate exactly what needed to happen: Tim...
  Share • December 30, 2014 at 10:40 AM
• Jake Peavy discusses his decision to stay with the Giants
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Giants finalized their new two-year, $24 million contract with Jake Peavy this week.
  Share • December 27, 2014 at 8:40 AM
• Giants' World Series title tops Bay Area sport stories for 2014
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The San Francisco Giants and Pablo Sandoval, the 49ers and Jim Harbaugh, the Golden State Warriors, and Chris Wondolowski's World Cup were among the top stories in...
  Share • December 26, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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• Giants may target Ben Zobrist
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  According to Peter Gammons, some GMs think the Giants will eventually trade for Ben Zobrist.
  Share • December 26, 2014 at 3:40 PM
• Giants re-sign reliever Gutierrez to Minors contract
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  About a month after the Giants designated right-handed reliever Juan Gutierrez for assignment, they re-signed him to a Minor League contract, according to Baseball...
  Share • December 26, 2014 at 11:40 AM
• Report: Giants re-sign RHP Gutierrez to minor league deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After being designated for assignment in late November, reliever Juan Gutierrez has reportedly re-signed with Giants on a minor league deal.
  Share • December 26, 2014 at 8:40 AM
• Giants re-sign J.C. Gutierrez
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  He threw 64 innings with a 3.96 ERA and 44/16 K/BB ratio for the Giants in 2014.
  Share • December 26, 2014 at 7:40 AM
• Giants' latest title fueled by proven bunch
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  Many observers have maintained that Madison Bumgarner won the 2014 World Series for the Giants single-handedly. After all, he won Games 1 and 5 before saving Game 7 with...
  Share • December 25, 2014 at 9:40 PM
• Ishikawa's life changed since walk-off, but he hasn't
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  Ishikawa, 31, has remained in high demand since helping the Giants win their third World Series in five years. Though the exposure hasn't been too overwhelming, he has...
  Share • December 25, 2014 at 9:40 AM
• Lone Star: Pence giving back to Houston kids
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  A Texas native and the Astros' first pick in the Draft a decade ago, Giants outfielder Hunter Pence is usually in Houston this time of year, helping out at the Hunter...
  Share • December 24, 2014 at 7:40 AM