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• Giants to sign Pablo Sandoval to minor-league contract: report
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The popular 37-year-old hasn't played in the major leagues since 2021 but is expected to join San Francisco as a non-roster invitee at spring training.
  February 17, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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• Where is Alyssa Nakken, and when will the trailblazing coach rejoin SF Giants' staff?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Nakken, 33, gave birth on January 21 and isn't expected to spend much time with the team in spring training, but that hasn't prevented the trailblazing assistant coach...
  February 17, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Can a new number, new facial hair and new nickname give Casey Schmitt a fresh start in 2024?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The SF Giants' slick-fielding infield prospect is hoping for a better sophomore season than his up-and-down rookie campaign.
  February 17, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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• Why SF Giants' Patrick Bailey is packing on the calories to start his second season
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After shedding weight in his rookie season, the Giants catcher has a plan to hold up for the 162-game grind in 2024.
  February 17, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• In first spring with SF Giants, Jordan Hicks is building up more than velocity
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Hicks, 27, was signed to be a member of the Giants' Opening Day rotation despite having made only eight starts in five MLB seasons.
  February 16, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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• Barry Bonds, Buster Posey: Who else will be making appearances at SF Giants spring training?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bob Melvin has invitations out to Bonds, Posey and a handful of other significant former Giants.
  February 16, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Alex Wood explains why he left SF Giants for Oakland A's
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Wood, Ross Stripling and Scott Alexander are all coming over from the Giants this season to the A's.
  February 15, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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• Why SF Giants' spring training clubhouse feels different this year
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Not only is the Giants' roster younger and more diverse, all 65 players are in one clubhouse this spring.
  February 15, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• When new reliever Austin Warren might be ready to join SF Giants bullpen
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Warren signed a major-league deal but is likely to be placed on the 60-day IL in the coming days as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
  February 15, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Why SF Giants decided to end Reggie Crawford's two-way path
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco's 2022 first-round pick explains why he is (mostly) putting down the bat to focus on what he can do with his left arm.
  February 15, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• SF Giants replace one Tommy John patient with another in opportunistic roster move
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  RHP Austin Warren signed a major-league contract, taking the 40-man roster spot vacated by placing Robbie Ray on the 60-day IL.
  February 14, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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• Logan Webb takes another leadership step for SF Giants under Bob Melvin
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  On Giants' first day of spring training, Logan Webb embraces his leadership role and Bob Melvin begins his reign.
  February 14, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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• Kurtenbach: LeBron James made a mistake saying no to Steph Curry and Warriors (plus 4 other mid-week thoughts)
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  LeBron James turned down a trade to play with Steph Curry and the Warriors, proving that basketball is a secondary venture. Plus: the Giants signed a free agent, the...
  February 14, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• SF Giants spring training injury updates: 2 young pitchers sidelined before camp begins
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Reggie Crawford and Kai-Wei Teng were both invited to major-league spring training but will miss the beginning of camp.
  February 14, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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• SF Giants pre-spring training roster projection: How they get from 65 to 26
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants open camp Wednesday with many of the rookies who debuted in 2023 looking to seize full-time roles this season.
  February 14, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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• SF Giants spring training starts today: Here's everything you need to know
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants pitchers and catchers hold their first workout under new manager Bob Melvin on Wednesday.
  February 14, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• SF Giants sign big slugger day before spring training: report
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jorge Soler, a first-time All-Star in 2023 with 36 HR, reportedly agreed to terms with the Giants on a 3-year contract.
  February 13, 2024 at 1:40 AM
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• SF Giants utilityman wins salary arbitration case
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants: J.D. Davis will be getting a raise from the $4.21 million he made last season
  February 8, 2024 at 10:40 PM
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• SF Giants unload Ross Stripling in rare swap with A's
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants will pay part of Stripling's $12.5M salary but receive OF prospect in return for 34-year-old RHP.
  February 2, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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• SF Giants announce Sunday, Feb. 4 as 'Willie Mays Day'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Willie Mays, regarded as the greatest living ballplayer, is 92 years old
  February 1, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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• Report: A's to sign former Giants starter Alex Wood
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Wood spent the last three seasons with the Giants
  January 27, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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• With 'brand new elbow,' Robbie Ray excited to help SF Giants
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "It's been kind of a whirlwind," said Ray, the father of a new daughter and pitcher for a new baseball team who continues to rehab from elbow reconstruction.
  January 26, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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• Buster Posey's HOF outlook brighter as Mauer is elected
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Mauer, who enjoyed a six-year peak as one of the greatest catchers ever but spent the remainder of his career as a below-average first baseman, was elected...
  January 24, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• Trailblazing SF Giants coach Alyssa Nakken becomes first-time mom
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Nakken's husband, Robert Abel, posted Monday night on X/Twitter that "Austyn Brielle Nakken was called up to the show yesterday!"
  January 23, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Dusty Baker explains why he joined SF Giants: 'The prodigal son wanted to come back home'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  In his first public appearance with the Giants as a special adviser, Dusty Baker said he expects to be more than a figurehead.
  January 21, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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• Alex Cobb hits milestone in recovery from hip surgery. When will he rejoin SF Giants?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After undergoing surgery on his left hip in October, Alex Cobb threw a baseball Thursday for the first time since the operation.
  January 20, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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• After Jordan Hicks signing, SF Giants might be done adding pitching: Zaidi
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "I think we feel pretty good about where our pitching staff is," Farhan Zaidi said, introducing the Giants' newest starter, Jordan Hicks.
  January 19, 2024 at 6:40 AM
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• Why SF Giants are confident they are getting a starter in Jordan Hicks
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants' newest signing, Jordan Hicks, has only 8 MLB starts under his belt. But he'll start the year in the rotation.
  January 18, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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• SF Giants add versatile catching depth in trade with Mets
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  C/OF Cooper Hummel joins the fray from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.
  January 16, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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• SF Giants will induct 'Core 4' onto Wall of Fame this summer
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Among the promotions unveiled Tuesday, Jeremy Affeldt, Santiago Casilla, Javier Lopez and Sergio Romo will be inducted onto the Giants Wall of Fame on Saturday, July...
  January 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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• Dusty Baker is returning to the SF Giants as special assistant
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The last time Baker was with the Giants, he led them to a World Series appearance as the manager of the 2002 team.
  January 15, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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• The final deadline: Bud Geracie's 50-year career comes to an end
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "How many people get to be what they wanted to be at age 14? I wanted to be a sportswriter and for 26 years I was. When I couldn't do it anymore, I got to be Sports...
  January 14, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• The SF Giants — and their fans — need to adopt a new mindset
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The old way of thinking has failed this team and the fanbase.
  January 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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• Reports: SF Giants, hard-throwing right-hander agree to four-year, $44 million deal
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Hicks throws 100 mph -- and has reached 105 -- but doesn't have much experience as a starter.
  January 12, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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• SF Giants reach deals with all arbitration-eligible players except J.D. Davis before deadline
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  What missing the deadline could mean for SF Giants, J.D. Davis
  January 11, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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• SF Giants add former Cy Young winner in major trade with Mariners
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants didn't land Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto, so they turned to the trade market
  January 5, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Mastrodonato: Baseball Hall of Fame ballot revealed, and Joe Mauer isn't on it
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bay Area News Group sportswriter Jason Mastrodonato details his ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Election results will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
  January 4, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• What's next for SF Giants in abnormally quiet offseason?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Six weeks until spring training, the Giants are one of only six teams to spend $100M+ this offseason.
  January 4, 2024 at 5:40 AM
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• Kurtenbach: 5 under-the-radar free agents who could salvage the SF Giants' offseason
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants free agency: Forget Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, and Blake Snell — these are the free agents the Giants should pursue.
  January 2, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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• Dusty Baker hints at possible return to SF Giants organization
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Dusty Baker retired in October, but he doesn't seem like the type to quit baseball cold turkey
  December 29, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• Kurtenbach: The SF Giants received a billion-dollar wake-up call. They can't afford to ignore it
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants need to return to the only path of success they've ever known.
  December 22, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• What Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreeing to megadeal with Dodgers means for SF Giants
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Dodgers landing Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a double whammy for the Giants
  December 22, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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• Prized pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto agrees with Dodgers on $325 million deal, according to reports
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants' NL West rivals reportedly add highly-touted Japanese pitcher a week after landing Shohei Ohtani with record $700 million, 10-year deal
  December 21, 2023 at 10:40 PM
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• Bob Melvin says SF Giants plan to lead off Jung Hoo Lee
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants appear not only have a new center fielder, but also a new leadoff hitter
  December 20, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• SF Giants trade for outfielder who excelled at Triple-A last year
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants acquired TJ Hopkins from the Reds
  December 19, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• Joey Bart's future with SF Giants murky after team reportedly signs catcher
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants reportedly agreed to terms with veteran Tom Murphy, likely making Joey Bart a trade candidate
  December 18, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• Kurtenbach Mailbag: Answering your questions on the SF Giants' free agency issues, Draymond Green's anger
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Why can't the SF Giants sign power free agents? Is Draymond Green's NBA legacy tarnished? Dieter Kurtenbach has answers.
  December 18, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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• 5 things to know about SF Giants' new star Jung Hoo Lee
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jung Hoo Lee: The backstory to his unique nickname, why he chose No. 51 and more.
  December 16, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• Introducing Jung Hoo Lee, SF Giants finally have a reason to celebrate
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jung Hoo Lee showed off his personality while being introduced at Oracle Park after signing a six-year, $113M contract.
  December 15, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• SF Giants sign Jung Hoo Lee: How have past Korean stars fared with MLB leap?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  A brief history of Korean players coming to MLB shows learning curve is a challenge, but not insurmountable
  December 15, 2023 at 7:40 AM
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• SF Giants officially announce six-year, $113 million deal with Jung-Hoo Lee
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Lee is scheduled to be introduced Friday at Oracle Park.
  December 14, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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• New-look SF Giants Fan Fest includes stop in San Jose
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The annual event designed to stir up excitement will now be held across four Bay Area cities
  December 14, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• Why SF Giants are all-in on pitching, defense after missing out on Ohtani
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "We're going to ... really support our pitching staff," Farhan Zaidi said.
  December 14, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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• Buster Posey: SF Giants' free agency efforts impacted by San Francisco's crime and homeless issues
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  In an interview with The Athletic, Giants part-owner Buster Posey said San Francisco's issues has hurt their chances to land Shohei Ohtani
  December 13, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• $700 million for Shohei Ohtani makes perfect sense to me
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  My (pre-elbow injury) guess in July was $701 million over 10 years, perhaps the most generous estimate one could find. Economic lessons live within Ohtani's...
  December 13, 2023 at 8:40 AM
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• Farhan Zaidi says SF Giants matched Dodgers' offer, sheds light on Ohtani pursuit
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Zaidi confirmed the Giants hosted Ohtani at Oracle Park and said they were presented a proposal identical to the one he signed in LA.
  December 12, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• SF Giants ink Korean center fielder to $113 million contract: report
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jung-Hoo Lee and the Giants are reportedly in agreement on a six-year, $113M free-agent contract.
  December 12, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• Kurtenbach: Why the SF Giants need to pass on Bellinger, Chapman in free agency
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants lost out on the top MLB free agent, again. Now they have to avoid the same mistakes they made in the wake of prior failures.
  December 11, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• With Ohtani off the board, how Giants can salvage offseason
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Zaidi, ownership need to go all-in on Yamamoto
  December 10, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• It's Sho-ver: Ohtani passes over SF Giants for record-breaking deal with Dodgers
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Shohei Ohtani announced a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on his Instagram Saturday morning.
  December 9, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• Have SF Giants come up short in Ohtani sweepstakes? Conflicting reports that a deal is in place
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  There has been no official word if Shohei Ohtani has picked a new team, but speculation was flying Friday morning and hawkeyed fans tracked a private jet set from Orange...
  December 8, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• Mike Krukow: If SF Giants don't acquire a star player this offseason, 'I'll quit the show'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Whether it's Shohei Ohtani or someone else, Krukow is confident the Giants will make a splash.
  December 8, 2023 at 5:40 AM
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• SF Giants engaged with Scott Boras a year after Carlos Correa debacle
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "We all understand the capacity to do it is there, and the desire, from our meetings with them, is there," Boras said at MLB's Winter Meetings.
  December 6, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• Even Rule 5 draft is dull for SF Giants, most other teams as MLB Winter Meetings come to a close
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants did not select anyone or have anyone selected from them in the major-league portion of the Rule 5 draft.
  December 6, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow come up short for induction into Baseball Hall of Fame
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Kuiper, 73, and Krukow, 71, were two of 10 finalists for the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually to one broadcaster who is voted into the Hall of Fame by the...
  December 6, 2023 at 9:40 AM
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• Why Stephen Vogt hired 2 former SF Giants coaches to his staff in Cleveland
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa will both be in Guardians' dugout; Bob Melvin addresses Giants' new staff.
  December 6, 2023 at 5:40 AM
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• Mum on Ohtani, SF Giants don't hide interest in 2 other prominent free agents
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants brass have been open about their intercontinental trips to see Jung-Hoo Lee and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
  December 5, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• Roberts confirms Ohtani meeting, making Dodgers first team to publicly acknowledge talks
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "Clearly, Shohei is our top priority," the manager said of meeting with Ohtani at Dodger Stadium "a couple days" ago to make their pitch to the free agent
  December 5, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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• SF Giants need 'star power,' according to new manager Bob Melvin
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants manager Bob Melvin at MLB Winter Meetings: "Whether it was the Willie Mays days, the Barry Bonds days (or) Buster Posey, star power is important to San...
  December 5, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• SF Giants trade candidates: These 7 hitters could fit in lineup
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Juan Soto and Luis Robert Jr. are the highest-profile trade candidates, but there are a number of players who fit the Giants' needs.
  December 5, 2023 at 8:40 AM
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• Zaidi, SF Giants wait out Day 1 of Winter Meetings as Ohtani's decision creates 'traffic jam dynamic'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The San Francisco Giants are among the teams waiting on Shohei Ohtani to make his free agent decision. "For teams that are sort of hunting at the top of the market, it's...
  December 4, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• What to expect — and not to expect — from SF Giants at MLB Winter Meetings
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants president Farhan Zaidi and manager Bob Melvin will speak with reporters, regardless of their activity.
  December 4, 2023 at 9:40 AM
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• How SF Giants stack up in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants have the money and a burning desire -- and one glaring problem
  December 3, 2023 at 6:40 AM
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• Former Giants manager Gabe Kapler gets new baseball gig
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After 4 seasons in San Francisco, Kapler will become the Marlins' assistant GM, according to multiple reports.
  December 1, 2023 at 9:40 AM
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• KNBR announces layoffs to on-air and behind-the-scenes staff
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Afternoon co-host Adam Copeland, who was promoted to programming director in recent weeks, addressed the layoffs at the top of the 6 p.m. hour.
  November 29, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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• SF Giants should be center of attention at next week's MLB Winter Meetings
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants have deep pockets and their eyes on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other top free agents.
  November 29, 2023 at 7:40 AM
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• Webeck: Where I voted SF Giants' Logan Webb on my Cy Young ballot
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Our San Francisco Giants beat writer reveals his Cy Young ballot and where he placed Logan Webb.
  November 15, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• Finalist for NL Cy Young, SF Giants' Logan Webb finishes as runner-up
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Webb led MLB with 216 innings, but his 3.25 ERA was a full point higher than Blake Snell, who is a free agent this winter.
  November 15, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• Why SF Giants left 2 promising prospects unprotected in Rule 5 draft
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants chose to protect a trio of pitchers instead of Aeverson Arteaga and Grant McCray, who are considered further away from the majors.
  November 14, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• SF Giants round out Bob Melvin's staff with pitching, bullpen coach
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bryan Price, a graduate of Tamalpais HS and Cal, and Garvin Alston, the River Cats' pitching coach, will join Bob Melvin's staff.
  November 14, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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