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Prior to the month of July, most people assumed it was a matter of when, and not if, the San Francisco Giants would trade starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner to a playoff...
July 20, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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Poor Farhan Zaidi. The Giants' general manager probably figured he could coast into July 31 with his team a comfortable distance from a playoff berth, allowing him to...
July 20, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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With the MLB trade deadline less than two weeks away, baseball fans everywhere are closely following trade rumors surrounding San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison...
July 19, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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Trying to pull Madison Bumgarner from close ballgame is never easy, especially when he's chewing up opposing batters like he was Thursday night.
July 19, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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The San Francisco Giants tried to trade their star pitcher Madison Bumgarner a month ago, according to a report from ESPN baseball writer Jeff Passan.
July 17, 2019 at 7:42 PM
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After being written off by fans and members of the media as recently as one month ago, the San Francisco Giants now find themselves just three games back from the...
July 17, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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The San Francisco Giants were up 13-0 during the first game in a doubleheader away against the Colorado Rockies when the Rockies' AT&T Sportsnet Rocky Mountain...
July 15, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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It was pitch black on the night of March 25, 2019 when it happened again. The millionaires looked at the sky in horror. A wall of white pierced the night. There was...
July 3, 2019 at 4:42 AM
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Yes, this has been a tire fire of a season for the San Francisco Giants. However, if we put our long-sleeve fire-retardant gloves on, is there anything we can pull out...
September 24, 2017 at 4:40 AM
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Can the Giants get back to their winning ways with a brilliant offseason? The answer is probably not. However, there are options for San Francisco, and recently...
September 18, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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The Giants didn't win three titles without logic, so naturally they are interested in Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton and his whopping salary. This year, Stanton is...
September 11, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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As the Giants go through the final paces of the season, fans can't help but wonder what this team will do to re-make itself in 2018. No matter how you slice it, it...
September 7, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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There are those who criticize the Giants for not signing a powerful right-handed bat before the season started. But now with San Francisco stuck in the cellar of...
August 3, 2017 at 4:40 PM
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Two paths were dropped in front of the Giants at third base. They could have kept Eduardo Nunez, their second best hitter this year, and a guy who was seemingly banging...
July 27, 2017 at 5:40 PM
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You don't win ten straight Major League Baseball playoff elimination games without some luck, and the Giants and their fans are trying to horde as much as they can right...
October 11, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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Chronicle baseball writer John Shea mused recently that the Giants' 2016 infield could remind many of the team's 1993 foursome. If all goes well, the Giants will open...
February 25, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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It's time for A's loyalists and Dodger faithful to turn their heads away from Twitter. Giants fans waited exactly zero seconds after the end of the Major League Baseball...
November 2, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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Tributes are pouring in from the baseball realm and beyond for Yogi Berra, the Yankees legend and Hall of Famer who died Tuesday night at his home in New Jersey. What a...
September 23, 2015 at 8:40 AM
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In April, Giants infielder Matt Duffy introduced his fat cat Skeeter to an enthralled world: .@mm_duffy's cat that is in question - @Jim_Duquette: "It's big...
September 2, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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How can anyone forgot those giddy moments after Game 7 of the 2014 World Series, when a ruffled, sweaty-palmed Chevrolet manager fumbled on national television for more...
August 18, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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Just got word that after an earlier guest tryout, former Giants third-base coach is going to do a whole bunch of work for the MLB Network over the next week...
August 17, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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Who needs John Stamos circa 1989 when Brandon Crawford has the hair today, right? You have to hand it to the Giants on this one. They are planning some sort of "Full...
August 14, 2015 at 9:40 AM
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Need a reward for getting through the week? Giants pitchers Jeremy Affeldt and Javier Lopez will be serving drinks at two San Francisco Peet's locations on Friday. Lopez...
August 13, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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On the last day of the last homestand, I went into the Giants clubhouse with a mission. I wanted to know how why the Giants farm system produces so many successful major...
August 11, 2015 at 5:40 AM
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Last week we asked what the Giants should do about their outfield. The options included platooning Angel Pagan and Gregor Blanco in centerfield and removing Nori Aoki...
August 10, 2015 at 6:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants announced on Friday morning that newly acquired pitcher Mike Leake has been put on the disabled list retroactive to Aug. 3. Leake had already...
August 7, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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The Giants now head to Atlanta after dropping two of three in broiling Texas. A theme in their series with the Rangers was shoddy outfield play. Nori Aoki looked...
August 3, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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Brewers-Giants observations from Wednesday's game Giants general manager Bobby Evans said several more players are being made available as the trade deadline rapidly...
July 29, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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Yes, the Giants have climbed into the thick of the National League West race. They trail the Dodgers by only a half-game entering Wednesday's matinee against Milwaukee...
July 29, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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Steve Kroner for subbing for Henry Schulman for Game 2 of the Bay Bridge Series along the shores of McCovey Cove: Madison Bumgarner faces the A's on Saturday afternoon...
July 25, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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PHOENIX – The best thing about the All-Star break for players is rejuvenating tired legs after the first-half grind. So much for that. The Giants returned from...
July 18, 2015 at 1:40 AM
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PHOENIX – The Giants' original rotation this season had Jake Peavy second and Tim Hudson fourth. Manager Bruce Bochy and pitching coach Dave Righetti wanted to...
July 16, 2015 at 8:40 PM
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Willie Mays is a living legend, a gift to the world and a very dignified older gentleman. So for the love of god, don't take selfies with him while he's sleeping, Barry...
July 15, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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If there's ever a time to go over-the-top garish, it's definitely at the All-Star Game. The defending World Champion Giants brought the style with them to Cincinnati in...
July 14, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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Steve Kroner subbing for Henry Schulman for Game 2 of the Phillies-Giants series along the shores of McCovey Cove: You'll notice Buster Posey is catching for the second...
July 11, 2015 at 6:40 PM
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Steve Kroner subbing for Henry Schulman on "Hunter Pence Returns" Night at AT&T Park: Hunter Pence (lifting his knee in the above photo) is back in the Giants'...
July 7, 2015 at 6:40 PM
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Steve Kroner subbing for Henry Schulman for Game 2 of a three-game series between Colorado and the Giants on the shores of McCovey Cove: Two things to notice about the...
June 27, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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UPDATE, 12:22 a.m.: Here is a full story, with quotes: By Henry Schulman When does a group of big-leaguers have to start believing this might not be their month, or even...
June 24, 2015 at 12:40 AM
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Nothing is set in stone, but the timetable for Jake Peavy and Matt Cain to rejoin the rotation makes it appear that they will replace Tim Hudson and Tim Lincecum...
June 23, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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Our sister paper, the Houston Chronicle, is reporting that former Giants outfielder Darryl Hamilton has died in his Houston-area home in what police termed a...
June 22, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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Bruce Bochy has been busy. Just three months after having a pair of stents inserted into his heart, the Giants' manager says he's better than ever. "Do you want to hike...
June 3, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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Steve Kroner subbing for Henry Schulman for the opener of a three-game series between Pittsburgh and the Giants at China Basin: Tonight's pitching matchup features one...
June 1, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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Steve Kroner subbing for Henry Schulman for the finale of the Giants' homestand: First, the particulars of the Giants' lineup against Miami's Mat Latos: Angel Pagan...
May 10, 2015 at 1:40 PM
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Hunter Pence takes a major step toward a return to the Giants tonight — in his first game action since sustaining a broken left arm on March 8, he's batting...
May 8, 2015 at 6:40 PM
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Casey McGehee is back at third base against lefty Jorge De La Rosa. Manager Bruce Bochy said Friday night he would chat with the struggling third baseman, who hit into...
April 25, 2015 at 1:40 PM
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You'll probably never be as cool as Madison Bumgarner, but at least you can accessorize like him. The San Francisco Giants are raffling off one authentic World Series...
April 23, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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Regarding the controversial ninth-inning play that set up the Giants' winning run in their 3-2 victory over the Dodgers Wednesday night, here's what the folks involved...
April 23, 2015 at 9:40 AM
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By Henry Schulman SAN DIEGO – When the Giants fly home for their World Series banner-raising Monday, they might want to bypass their fancy new charter plane and...
April 11, 2015 at 10:40 PM
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If there was a game that exemplified the Giants style of winning over the last five mostly glorious seasons, it was Wednesday night's 5-2 victory in Arizona. The Giants...
April 9, 2015 at 3:40 PM
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First of all, Padres, turn the damn music down. No, this not a "get off your lawn rant" by an old man (although I am an old man and I really don't want you on my lawn)...
April 9, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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UPDATE, 1:10 p.m.: Matt Duffy is in. Ehire Adrianza is out. The Giants just set their 25-man roster. As expected, they will carry 13 pitchers to start the year, with...
April 5, 2015 at 9:40 AM
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – With his first regular-season start a little more than a week away, Jake Peavy admits he is fighting a dead arm, which often happens in spring...
March 29, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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UPDATE, 12:05 p.m.: Manager Bruce Bochy said that Andrew Susac fell behind this spring because of a tooth infection and wrist injury, and the Giants felt it best he...
March 29, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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Get ready to feel very self-conscious about your soft, office-worker hands. Work wear company Carhartt found its perfect pitch man in San Francisco Giants pitcher/real...
March 24, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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Over the weekend, the San Francisco Giants spring training squad fancied up for its annual photo day. It's one of the few opportunities of the year for the entire team...
March 2, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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On Tuesday, the full Giants squad had its first workout of 2015. If it feels like they were never apart, it's because they barely were. It's been four scant months since...
February 25, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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It feels like baseball season just ended (the Giants playing until the last possible day of the season probably has something to do with that), but pitchers and catchers...
February 18, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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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...
February 10, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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You probably didn't need validation that Madison Bumgarner's just about the coolest guy on the planet. But here's more: He spent the last few days hanging out with Khal...
February 5, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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An effort to name two streets in Rohnert Park after the San Francisco Giants' beloved announcers Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper has been benched, according to reports. A...
January 28, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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They keep it up and the Giants are going to need a bigger van to haul around their World Series trophies. The team announced Monday that it will take all three...
December 22, 2014 at 6:40 PM
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Spoke with Casey McGehee on a conference call and asked him about replacing Pablo Sandoval as the Giants' third baseman. His answer: "Obviously, Pablo was a tremendous...
December 20, 2014 at 1:40 PM
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After the news earlier this week of reliever Sergio Romo returning to the Giants on a two-year contract, they're close to finalizing a two-year deal for Jake Peavy...
December 19, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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Michael Morse, whose lone season with the Giants ended with two huge swings of the bat, is going to Miami to play first base for the Marlins. The Miami Herald reported...
December 16, 2014 at 10:40 AM
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San Diego - The Giants left the winter meetings without cutting a deal and will continue working through this week and weeks ahead to solidify their 2015 roster. "We've...
December 11, 2014 at 5:40 PM
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San Diego - After the Giants dropped from the Jon Lester sweepstakes, agents near and far have been eager to make a pitch for the starting pitchers they represent. The...
December 10, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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Barry Zito's comeback process continues. His long-time agent, Scott Boras, said the pitcher will throw for teams in January with the hope of pitching in the 2015 season...
December 10, 2014 at 5:40 PM
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Jon Lester picked the Cubs over the Giants, accepting a six-year, $155 million contract. The Giants offered in the neighborhood of six years and $150 million. The Red...
December 10, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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The Giants are out of the Jon Lester sweepstakes. The pitcher's agent called the team Tuesday night and said his client won't pitch in San Francisco. "We did not receive...
December 9, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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The Giants suddenly don't appear optimistic about signing Jon Lester. "I just feel there are other clubs he has a little more attachment to," assistant general manager...
December 9, 2014 at 2:40 PM
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General manager Brian Sabean met with reporters on the first day of the winter meetings in San Diego and said the Giants are "still on the board" for free agent pitcher...
December 8, 2014 at 8:40 PM
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SAN DIEGO - Like the rest of the baseball world, the Giants are waiting on Jon Lester to pick a team. Among the four finalists, the Giants continue to heavily pursue the...
December 8, 2014 at 2:40 PM
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He's gonna need a bigger trophy case…Madison Bumgarner, 2014 @SINow Sportsman of the year! #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/BbrqzGOHlo - World Champs...
December 8, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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The Giants are contemplating a reunion with Melky Cabrera, who left the team in disgrace after a positive drug test in 2012, but assistant general manager Bobby Evans...
December 4, 2014 at 1:40 PM
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UPDATE, 11:20 a.m.: Tim Flannery, the old soul who can sing a perfect three-part harmony one night then chase a baserunner from third to home the next, is calling it a...
November 25, 2014 at 11:40 AM
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Pablo Sandoval just concluded his news conference in Boston after signing what proved to be a deal identical to what the Giants offered: five years, $95 million with a...
November 25, 2014 at 10:40 AM
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The Giants and the fans in San Francisco are losing their Kung Fu Panda. Third baseman Pablo Sandoval on Monday agreed to a five-year contract with the Red Sox...
November 24, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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UPDATE, 12:30 p.m.: The Chronicle has confirmed that Pablo Sandoval has agreed to terms on a free-agent contract with the Boston Red Sox, and it should be completed very...
November 24, 2014 at 7:40 AM
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I just got off the phone with Giants assistant general manager Bobby Evans, who said the club still feels confident that Pablo Sandoval will give San Francisco every...
November 20, 2014 at 11:40 AM
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