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By Henry Schulman The bid to start the American League All-Star game seems wide open now that the Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka is on the disabled list with a sore elbow. On...
July 10, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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Brandon Crawford had two hits in Wednesday night's 5-2 win, so he moves up to second - against a left-hander, Scott Kazmir. The Giants are bidding for a split of the...
July 10, 2014 at 10:40 AM
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It's not a major one. The Giants optioned little-used outfielder Juan Perez to Triple-A Fresno to clear a roster spot for infielder Ehire Adrianza, whose minor-league...
July 9, 2014 at 11:40 PM
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Matt Cain finally earned his second win of the season Wednesday night, and he did it by beating the best team in baseball. The A's trotted out newcomer Jason Hammel...
July 9, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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The Giants are contemplating a new kind of dress code at AT&T Park, one that could keep certain types of politically incorrect gear out of the stadium. The proposal...
July 9, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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UPDATE, 5:00 p.m.: The Giants are about to make a bold move in a bid to strengthen their team. Manager Bruce Bochy said Marco Scutaro, who has missed the entire season...
July 9, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Moments before the first pitch, the A's presented All-Star jerseys to their seven selections. They then went to work on one of the two Giants All-Stars...
July 8, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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UPDATE, 6:15 p.m.: The Giants' day began with good health news. Pablo Sandoval is playing for the first time since he was hit in the elbow by a pitch Saturday. He was...
July 8, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman It's easy for the faithful to get wistful about the days when the Giants scored and won at will, when a three-game winning streak was like a little...
July 7, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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UPDATE, 6:30 p.m.: Pablo Sandoval's left elbow remains swollen a day after he was hit by a pitch and will get treatment during tonight's game in hopes he can be...
July 7, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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At least four players represented the Giants in each of the past three All-Star Games. The contingent this year is two, for now: Madison Bumgarner and Hunter Pence. It's...
July 6, 2014 at 5:40 PM
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SAN DIEGO - Tim Lincecum faced the Padres on Sunday, and that's generally good news for Giants fans. Sure enough, Lincecum had his way with the San Diego lineup again...
July 6, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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The Giants open a four-game stretch against the A's on Monday and hope Pablo Sandoval will be on the field. The third baseman is out of the lineup today after getting...
July 6, 2014 at 2:40 PM
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SAN DIEGO – It was part Carlton Fisk, part Kirk Gibson, part Sammy Sosa. Michael Morse's reaction to his ninth-inning home run was something you'd see in the...
July 5, 2014 at 8:40 PM
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SAN DIEGO – The Giants had a player-only meeting before Friday's game, presumably to discuss getting off the schneid, and apparently no one suggested taking out 3...
July 4, 2014 at 6:40 PM
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Ladies and gentlemen, Brandon Belt. For the first time since May 9, Belt is in the Giants' lineup. That was the day he busted his left thumb, and his comeback is...
July 4, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman On June 5, the world was the Giants' oyster. They flew home after a satisfying series win at Cincinnati with an 8½-game lead in the National...
July 3, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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UPDATE, 12:00 p.m.: Sitting on manager Bruce Bochy's desk a few moments ago was a paperback entitled, "Mind over back pain." It came in the mail from a fan with a note...
July 3, 2014 at 10:40 AM
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UPDATE, 10:50 p.m. Here is the final version of my game story, with manager Bruce Bochy discussing the lineup change he plans to make: By Henry Schulman Bruce Bochy...
July 2, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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UPDATE, 4:55 P.M.: Angel Pagan's visit to a Los Angeles back specialist provided no dramatic news. Manager Bruce Bochy said Pagan will have another epidural injection...
July 2, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Forty games over .500 when he starts, 15 under when he does not. Manager Bruce Bochy well knows the difference Angel Pagan's presence has made since he...
July 1, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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UPDATE, 5:55 p.m.: Center fielder Angel Pagan was supposed to return to the lineup tonight. Instead, he is flying to Los Angeles to see a back specialist, Dr. Robert...
July 1, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman It was the logical conclusion to the Giants' week and their month, which was nothing short of a disaster. Anyone who was surprised by Sunday's events...
June 29, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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In a move that can't be considered a surprise after Saturday night's loss, manager Bruce Bochy has removed World Series-saving closer from the ninth-inning role and said...
June 29, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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When Madison Bumgarner struggles, you know you're in dire straits. The lefty was coming off his best start of the season and ranked second in the league in strikeouts...
June 27, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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Madison Bumgarner vs. Johnny Cueto. Doesn't get much better than that. "Two really, really good pitchers going tonight," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "Their guy has...
June 27, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Man, what killjoys, those Reds, rolling into San Francisco with their hot streak, potent lineup and all those good pitchers. The high of Tim Lincecum's...
June 26, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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On the day after the no-hitter, manager Bruce Bochy handed Tim Lincecum the lineup card and told him to put it on eBay and make a couple of bucks. The guess here is that...
June 26, 2014 at 5:40 PM
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UPDATE, 4:25 p.m.: Adam Duvall's nearly 48-hour perma-smile just got wider. Moments ago, manager Bruce Bochy stopped the newest Giant and told him he would start...
June 26, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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As many folks know, we have to file a game story as soon as the final out is recorded. In a tight game, we often have to write two stories at once, a win story and a...
June 25, 2014 at 8:40 PM
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As America sits poised on the eve before Team USA plays Germany in the World Cup, one decorated athlete is celebrating a little early. After being doused in a...
June 25, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Anyone who understands the Giants in the last decade and a half knows the five starting pitchers must be the ones to take charge and lead them out of...
June 25, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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More pictures and reactions from Tim Lincecum's no-hitter on June 25.
June 25, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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With Angel Pagan's back not sufficiently improved to let him play, the Giants placed their leadoff hitter and center fielder on the 15-day disabled list and recalled...
June 25, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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UPDATE, 10:55 p.m.: The Giants are expected to place center fielder Angel Pagan on the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday's game and recall a player from Triple-A...
June 24, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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This time it's Jesse Hahn, making his fourth big-league start. Over his past two, against the Mets and Mariners, he did not allow an earned run over 13 innings. The...
June 24, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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Baseball's new replay system helped the Giants Monday night, giving them a reprieve. Not that it mattered. Matt Cain gave it right back. Cain, who won just one of his 11...
June 23, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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The Giants had a nice Tony Gwynn tribute before the game. Bruce Bochy told the crowd he played with, coached and managed a lot of players. "At the top of that list is...
June 23, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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The major-league triples leaderboard looks like this: Dee Gordon, Dodgers - 8 Alex Rios, Rangers - 8 Brandon Crawford, Giants 7 That's right. After hitting eight triples...
June 22, 2014 at 5:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Phoenix – For the sake of sanity, theirs and the fans', the Giants needed to rebound from their losing streak and take this series against the...
June 22, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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Angel Pagan is listed on the lineup sheet as a reserve, so the Giants have decided not to place him on the disabled list for now. A lot of fans have asked me why the...
June 22, 2014 at 11:40 AM
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UPDATE, 11:30 p.m.: Michael Morse said he does not believe his tight back is serious, and he hopes to return to the lineup at home Monday night after taking more...
June 21, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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UPDATE, 4:35 p.m.: You think Paul and Natalie Panik were excited about their son's promotion to the Giants? They got to the airport in New York before Joe Panik got to...
June 21, 2014 at 11:40 AM
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UPDATE, 10:40 p.m.: After six straight losses, and nine in their past 10 games, manager Bruce Bochy figured it was time to gather the Giants and remind them of who they...
June 20, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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UPDATE, 6:20 p.m: Angel Pagan caught flyballs in the outfield and took batting practice two days after an epidural injection in his lower back, and manager Bruce Bochy...
June 20, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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UPDATE, 6:40 p.m.: After today's 7-6 loss, the Giants clubhouse did not have that "lost eight of nine" feel. Maybe it was the late rally from down 7-2 to kept the tone...
June 18, 2014 at 2:40 PM
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UPDATE, 10:10 a.m.: The skies around here got dark and ominous in a hurry, in more ways than one. As a storm moved into U.S. Cellular field and forced the Giants inside...
June 18, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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UPDATE, 9:05 p.m.: So, what's wrong with Matt Cain? Such a simple question, with no easy answers. For two innings Tuesday night he looked like the Cain of old. Then, in...
June 17, 2014 at 8:40 PM
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UPDATE, 4:50 p.m.: Angel Pagan had an MRI on his sore back today. The good news for the Giants and Pagan is that the test found no structural damage. The bad news, as...
June 17, 2014 at 1:40 PM
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The Giants have dipped into the international market to fill one of their biggest organizational holes, agreeing today to a four-year major-league contract with Cuban...
June 16, 2014 at 11:40 AM
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In honor of Father's Day, a fan decided to pull off the ultimate Dad move at Sunday's Giants-Rockies game at AT&T Park. The man calmly nabbed a home run with his...
June 15, 2014 at 8:40 PM
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The Giants were this close (fingers nearly touching) to sweeping the Rockies. Instead, they got swept and have their late-game relievers to blame. After closer Sergio...
June 15, 2014 at 5:40 PM
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Center fielder Angel Pagan, who stumbled as he pursued the game-deciding, inside-the-park homer in Saturday's loss, was scratched from today's lineup with lower back...
June 15, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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By Steve Kroner Just when you thought the Giants couldn't have a more deflating ninth inning than the one they endured Friday night against Colorado, they endured...
June 14, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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Steve Kroner subbing for Henry Schulman for Game 2 of the Rockies-Giants series on a gorgeous Saturday along the shores of McCovey Cove: Second baseman Brandon Hicks...
June 14, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Tim Lincecum made his final start before he turns the Big Three-Oh on Sunday. It was memorable in many ways, and ultimately, not a good way. He looked...
June 13, 2014 at 11:40 PM
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UPDATE, 4:55 p.m.: Manager Bruce Bochy said the staff is contemplating a quicker return for reliever Santiago Casilla (strained right hamstring) after he struck out the...
June 13, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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UPDATE, 5:50 p.m.: There is more news on relief prospect Derek Law. It is not good. Here is what I filed for the paper: Derek Law, one of the Giants' top relief...
June 12, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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When you cover a manager for eight seasons, as I have with Bruce Bochy, you learn just as much from his facial expressions and inflections than the actual words...
June 12, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Bruce Bochy lectured the masses and the press on the perils of declaring any team the best in baseball. Little did he know that the Nationals would...
June 11, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Second baseman Joe Panik is tearing up the Pacific Coast League for Fresno. For now, that is where he will stay. Assistant general manager Bobby Evans...
June 11, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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UPDATE, 6:30 p.m.: The Giants just announced that Pablo Sandoval has been scratched due to the flu. Not surprising. Before batting practice he was napping on the couch...
June 11, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman A run of success often seems more impressive when it ends and can be viewed in its totality. With Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to the Nationals, three...
June 10, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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UPDATE, 5:25 p.m.: Manager Bruce Bochy said reliever Santiago Casilla will begin his rehab assignment at Class A San Jose with an inning Thursday night. If that goes...
June 10, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman The Nationals are not the Reds and they are not the Mets. They are one of baseball's hottest teams and a better opponent than the Giants have seen of...
June 9, 2014 at 10:41 PM
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UPDATE, 6:05 p.m.: When you covered a player as a rookie, and now he's managing in the majors, it might be time to look for retirement properties. Matt Williams looks...
June 9, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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Tim Lincecum had some first-inning issues again Sunday, surrendering a two-run homer to Curtis Granderson. The same Curtis Granderson who popped a homer into McCovey...
June 8, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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Today's series finale pits a couple of first-round draft picks of the Giants, Tim Lincecum (10th overall in 2006) and Zach Wheeler (sixth in 2009), the man traded to New...
June 8, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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By Steve Kroner Another night, another last at-bat win for the Giants over the Mets. One evening after Buster Posey's eighth-inning homer propelled San Francisco...
June 7, 2014 at 11:40 PM
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Steve Kroner, subbing for Henry Schulman, for Game 2 of the series between the Mets and Giants on the shores of McCovey Cove: Two former Oakland right-handers, the Mets'...
June 7, 2014 at 5:40 PM
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Buster Posey, safe at home again. The Giants returned from a pleasant trip through St. Louis and Cincinnati, where they won five of seven, and Posey went 6-for-18, which...
June 6, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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With tonight's starting pitcher, Matt Cain, coming off the disabled list, the Giants cleared roster space by designating left-handed reliever David Huff for assignment...
June 6, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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The Giants selected Vanderbilt right-hander Tyler Beede with the 14th overall pick. He was a first-round pick of the Blue Jays in 2011 but chose to attend college. He's...
June 5, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Cincinnati – Here is a scary thought for the rest of the National League West: The Giants play 20 of their next 25 games at home, where they are...
June 5, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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The Giants, behind Madison Bumgarner, attempt to win their first regular-season series at Great American Ball Park since 2009. They face righty Mike Leake. Manager Bruce...
June 5, 2014 at 8:40 AM
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If Brian Sabean and Bruce Bochy swallowed one of those pills that makes you tell nothing but the truth, they would have to admit the Giants have a relatively weak bench...
June 4, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Cincinnati – The players are not the only Giants prospering during this hot start to 2014. Manager Bruce Bochy is having a decent year, too...
June 4, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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UPDATE, 2:50 p.m.: "Cain is good to go." So said manager Bruce Bochy, asked whether Matt Cain will start against the Mets as hoped when the Giants return home Friday...
June 4, 2014 at 1:40 PM
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By Henry Schulman Cincinnati – Reds leadoff man Billy Hamilton might be the fastest man in baseball since the Roadrunner got smuggled into an Acme Co. summer...
June 3, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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UPDATE, 2:20 p.m.: Madison Bumgarner said his last two starts felt good, but he did not realize how well he had thrown all May until he saw the numbers on the scoreboard...
June 3, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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