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• SF Giants running out of time to solve road woes, salvage playoff hopes
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  There is an easy explanation for the Giants' 5-23 record over their past 28 road games, a stretch that could cost them a playoff spot.
  September 19, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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• SF Giants broadcast partners Mike Krukow, 71, and Duane Kuiper, 73, plan to 'go on as long as we can'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Age and health have been of concern for the pair of former Giants players who are continuously honored as being part of the best broadcast booth in baseball
  September 18, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• A double shot of whiskey, Barbie dress-up day and a much-needed win leave SF Giants in good spirits, despite lackluster series vs. Rockies
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants bring 12 men to the plate in eight-run sixth, practically matching offensive output from past three losses.
  September 17, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• SF Giants, D-backs will pit top two starters against each other in pivotal series with playoff implications
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Alex Cobb, still battling a hip impingement, will pitch on seven days rest Tuesday, while Logan Webb will take the ball Wednesday.
  September 17, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• Swept in doubleheader, SF Giants give Rockies their first series win against NL West opponent all season
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants are officially eliminated from NL West contention, fall back to 2½ games out of NL wild card with 5-2 loss in Saturday's nightcap.
  September 16, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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• SF Giants fail to wake up in first game of doubleheader, drop second straight to last-place Rockies
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants and Rockies each issued seven walks, but only Colorado was able to capitalize on theirs.
  September 16, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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• Nearly no-hit, SF Giants walked off by Rockies in dramatic, devastating loss
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants were held without a hit for eight innings but were still three outs from winning.
  September 15, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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• Why SF Giants decided to make surprise move to send Kyle Harrison back to minors
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants' top pitching prospect will not be eligible to be re-added to the roster until Sept. 30, during the final series of the season.
  September 15, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• Kurtenbach: Are Farhan Zaidi and Gabe Kapler a packaged deal for the SF Giants?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Both director of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and manager Gabe Kapler are set to have lame-duck 2024 seasons.
  September 15, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• SF Giants, Rockies will play doubleheader after Thursday's game is postponed
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The clubs will play a split doubleheader on Saturday, with first pitch of Game 1 at 11:10 a.m. PT and Game 2 at 5:10 p.m. PT.
  September 14, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• SF Giants mount comeback, walk off Guardians to finish crucial homestand on positive note
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Kyle Harrison put the Giants in a 4-0 hole before they came to bat, but J.D. Davis' game-tying home run helped them climb all the way back.
  September 13, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• 'Opening Day 2.0' for Patrick Bailey as SF Giants activate catcher from IL
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Returning from his third concussion, Bailey is expected to catch most, if not all, the Giants' final 17 games.
  September 13, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• Amid league-wide spike, why don't SF Giants steal more bases?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "I think we'd like to steal more bases," Giants manager Gabe Kapler said. "We really have one base stealer ... and it's (Thairo) Estrada."
  September 13, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• SF Giants commit season's 100th error, blow chance to gain ground in NL wild card race
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  MLB: San Francisco Giants left-hander Sean Manaea shines in his first start since May 10, but a sixth-inning error by LaMonte Wade Jr. proves costly.
  September 12, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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• SF Giants could have 'full' roster soon with two players nearing return
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey is expected to play in Wednesday's series finale with the Cleveland Guardians
  September 12, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• Pitching with discomfort? SF Giants starter explains why it's an easy decision
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants' Alex Cobb has dealt with a right hip impingement for months.
  September 12, 2023 at 6:40 AM
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• Despite miscues, SF Giants earn walk-off win to keep pace in NL wild card race
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  MLB: Alex Cobb, pitching at less than full health, goes five innings against the Cleveland Guardians before 20.705 at Oracle Park
  September 11, 2023 at 10:40 PM
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• SF Giants' pitcher regrets using 'trigger word' in discussing roster status
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants right-hander Ross Stripling tamped down some of the hot-button language he used over the weekend to detail his roster situation.
  September 11, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• SF Giants' power surge continues against Rockies to collect first sweep since July
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants homered 8 times, two apiece from Mitch Haniger and Thairo Estrada, and scored 24 runs in a three-game sweep of Colorado.
  September 10, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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• Can Farhan Zaidi's team meeting propel the SF Giants to the playoffs?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Farhan Zaidi, Ron Wotus and a group of veteran players addressed the clubhouse before Friday's game, followed by back-to-back wins.
  September 10, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• Logan Webb finally gets some run support as SF Giants thump Rockies for second straight win
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants jumped out to a 6-0 lead by the end of the fourth, more runs than they had scored for Webb in his past 3 starts.
  September 9, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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• SF Giants' Ross Stripling airs grievances over usage, communication: 'I'm just in limbo'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  A frank and frustrated Ross Stripling opened up about the frustrations of this season and his current situation.
  September 9, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• Back-to-back-to-back homers ignite SF Giants offense in comeback win over Rockies
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Wilmer Flores, Mitch Haniger and J.D. Davis hit consecutive HR as the Giants erased deficits of 4-0, 7-4.
  September 8, 2023 at 10:40 PM
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• SF Giants notes: Late first pitch Sunday vs. Rockies, when Alex Cobb will make his next start, a Marco Luciano update
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Luciano (hamstring) has resumed game action and "could be an option" for the Giants down the stretch, Gabe Kapler said.
  September 8, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• MLB gets what it signed up for with race to the bottom for third NL wild card
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Attendance around MLB is up 9.1%, but the winner of the NL's third wild card has a chance to be one of the worst playoff teams ever, by run differential.
  September 8, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• SF Giants push back Alex Cobb's next start
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Cobb went only 3 innings in his first start after his 131-pitch complete game, and now won't pitch on regular rest this weekend.
  September 7, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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• Kurtenbach: The SF Giants have 10 games to save their bizarre season
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The offense is stagnant, the pitching has normalized, and the defense is bad. This Giants' season is heading towards disappointment, but the next 10 games offer a shot...
  September 7, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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• SF Giants swept by Cubs, fall back to .500 in uncompetitive loss
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Since their playoff chances peaked at 80.4% on Aug. 4, the Giants have gone 9-21, fourth-worst winning percentage in the majors.
  September 6, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• SF Giants place Patrick Bailey on concussion list, recall long lost catcher Joey Bart
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bailey will be out for at least the next week with a concussion suffered in Tuesday's loss; Giants also swap out Wade Meckler for Luis Matos.
  September 6, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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• Still winless in September, SF Giants' playoff chances dwindling after fifth straight loss
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants hit 3 HR for first time since June 19, but can't hold leads of 3-0 and 6-4 in fifth straight loss that clinches tiebreaker for Cubs.
  September 5, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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• SF Giants waive trade deadline acquisition, activate John Brebbia
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  A.J. Pollock went 0-for-6 in five games for the Giants; Beck optioned, Brebbia (lat strain) active for first time since June 16.
  September 5, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• SF Giants' offense continues dreadful skid against wild card foe
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants strike out 12 times against Chicago Cubs' Justin Steele
  September 4, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• Alex Cobb exits early as SF Giants drop series to down-and-out Padres
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After flirting with a no-hitter in his last start, Alex Cobb allowed four runs on six hits and lasted only three innings in a 4-0 loss.
  September 3, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• SF Giants plan to catch Patrick Bailey almost every game this September: 'It's the playoff hunt'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bailey, 24, got a rare start in Sunday's day game after Saturday's night game — only a sign of things to come this month.
  September 3, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• Kyle Harrison falters in third MLB start, allows 4 home runs in SF Giants' loss to Padres
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After two impressive debuts, Kyle Harrison finally faltered in his third MLB start, and the Giants couldn't recover against Blake Snell.
  September 2, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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• Trying to follow near-no-no, Alex Cobb says SF Giants are in 'playoff mode'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Throwing 131 pitches and taking the ball five days later? That's September baseball, Alex Cobb said: "We're in playoff mode."
  September 2, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• Wilmer Flores hits home run No. 20, but Padres outslug SF Giants
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Flores reached a new milestone, hitting 20 homers for the first time, but the Giants weren't able to recover from Tristan Beck's dud.
  September 1, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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• Is a real starting rotation beginning to emerge for SF Giants?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "I would say Kyle (Harrison) and Tristan (Beck) both starting games this turn is an indication that we're moving in that direction," Gabe Kapler said.
  September 1, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• SF Giants announce two players added to September roster
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants considered calling up Joey Bart but opted to activate Brandon Crawford and call up Keaton Winn with their two extra roster spots.
  September 1, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• Contender or pretender? One team looks the part in SF Giants' romp over big-pocketed Padres
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jakob Junis tosses 4 no-hit innings, Mike Yastrzemski homers in second game back to lead Giants' 7-2 win.
  August 31, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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• SF Giants: When Kyle Harrison will make his next start; Brandon Crawford update
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Kyle Harrison will oppose NL Cy Young front-runner Blake Snell on Saturday in his third MLB start. Brandon Crawford hopes to return this weekend.
  August 31, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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• SF Giants miss out on waivers extravaganza, but it's not all bad news
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants missed out on Lucas Giolito, Hunter Renfroe, Harrison Bader and others claimed on waivers Thursday but ultimately are in a better spot thanks to wins in three...
  August 31, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• Despite loss in finale, SF Giants back on postseason track after series with Reds
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  A rookie home debut. A near-no-hitter. An impassioned speech. It took all these things to dig the Giants out of a slump.
  August 30, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• Alex Cobb hopes near-no-hitter gets SF Giants' momentum rolling
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants' Alex Cobb and Kyle Harrison get team rallying at crucial point
  August 30, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• SF Giants' Alex Cobb comes within one out of a no-hitter against Reds
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants' Alex Cobb was one out away from a no-hitter, Spencer Steer ruined that. He settled for a complete game.
  August 29, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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• Should the SF Giants get in on the Los Angeles Angels fire sale?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants are still in the playoff picture. Could they use some of the Angels' discarded players?
  August 29, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• SF Giants: Kyle Harrison's parents, former coaches delighted by his dazzling home debut
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "I think Kyle's relaxed, now that he's home. This is home."
  August 29, 2023 at 6:40 AM
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• Kurtenbach: Ohtani, Bumgarner, Lincecum — after Kyle Harrison's incredible San Francisco debut, no comparison is too lofty
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Kyle Harrison struck out 11 in his first start at Oracle Park.
  August 29, 2023 at 5:40 AM
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• SF Giants rookie Kyle Harrison strikes out 11 in electric home debut
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Kyle Harrison shines in front of friends, family and high school classmates in home debut.
  August 28, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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• Giants injury updates: Mitch Haniger, Mike Yastrzemski near returns from injuries
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Manager Gabe Kapler said both veteran outfielders are "in a good place."
  August 28, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• Thairo Estrada pre-game speech snaps SF Giants out of funk
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants bats light up to prevent sweep at hands of Atlanta Braves
  August 27, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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• Mike Murphy makes history as SF Giants Wall of Fame inductee
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Mike Murphy, longtime SF Giants clubhouse manager, inducted into Wall of Fame
  August 27, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• What we learned from SF Giants' seventh-straight series loss
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "It's just not good enough against these really good teams, who are just playing better baseball than us."
  August 26, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• SF Giants' Kyle Harrison to make home debut on Monday against Reds
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants' top pitching prospect to make home debut in crucial Reds series
  August 26, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• Spencer Strider denies Logan Webb run support as SF Giants fall to Braves
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants have lost 13 of their last 18 games with playoff hopes dwindling by the night.
  August 25, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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• Michael Conforto placed on IL, SF Giants recall Heliot Ramos
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants make a roster move ahead of series against Atlanta Braves
  August 25, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• Exec says Oakland A's temporary home after 2024 likely down to three sites, including … SF Giants' Oracle Park?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  MLB: Oakland A's need a place to play after Oakland Coliseum lease expires following 2024 season; SF Giants' Oracle Park is one possibility, per Dave Kaval
  August 25, 2023 at 4:40 AM
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• Camilo Doval blows another save, but new shortstop Paul DeJong salvages win vs. Phillies
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  DeJong slugged a 2-run home run in his second at-bat with the Giants and drove in the winning runs in the top of the 10th while SF collected its most hits since June...
  August 23, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• SF Giants' shortstops have been among worst in MLB. Can Paul DeJong provide the 'stability' they need?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants shortstops rank last in MLB in a number of categories, the second-worst group in the majors according to Baseball-Reference WAR, mostly weighed down by Brandon...
  August 23, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• SF Giants' Kyle Harrison lives up to hype in debut, but Phillies win on a walk-off
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Camilo Doval blew the save in the ninth inning, wasting an impressive debut from the Giants' top prospect Kyle Harrison.
  August 22, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• SF Giants sign former Cardinals All-Star shortstop, onetime trade deadline target
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Paul DeJong will join the Giants on Wednesday after signing a major-league deal, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
  August 22, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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• Kurtenbach: Kyle Harrison's SF Giants call-up means the clock is ticking on Farhan Zaidi
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants: For years, Giants fans have waited on this generation of prospects to make the big leagues. Kyle Harrisons call up signals the start of a new era.
  August 22, 2023 at 5:40 AM
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• Giants' skid continues against wild-card leading Phillies as SF falls into bottom playoff position
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants could have picked up a game on the team directly in front of them in the standings but instead dropped 3½ back with 11th loss in past 15 games.
  August 21, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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• SF Giants: Top prospect Kyle Harrison's poise on display already before MLB debut
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Harrison, 22, will make his MLB debut Tuesday against the Phillies: "I think he's going to handle the pressure well."
  August 21, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• Walk-off? SF Giants mount game-winning rally without a hit to beat Braves, after nearly blowing it in the 8th
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants avoid being swept in three game series, now head to Philadelphia for series vs. team 3 games ahead in wild card standings.
  August 20, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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• Source: SF Giants calling up top pitching prospect Kyle Harrison
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Harrison will reportedly make his MLB debut Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
  August 20, 2023 at 9:40 AM
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• SF Giants lead for 8 innings, but lose to Braves on Eddie Rosario's late home run
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Capping a 4-for-4 performance, Rosario homered on the first pitch he saw from Tyler Rogers in the 8th inning, sending SF to its 10th loss in 13 games.
  August 19, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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• With Brandon Crawford 'grinding', SF Giants call up hot-hitting Casey Schmitt from Triple-A
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Sean Hjelle was also recalled as Ross Stripling was placed on the 15-day IL and Ryan Walker on the paternity list.
  August 19, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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• Without manager Gabe Kapler, SF Giants continue lifeless play in loss to Braves
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants shut out on 2 hits and don't come close to beating Braves, despite limiting dangerous lineup to 4 runs.
  August 18, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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• SF Giants manager Gabe Kapler suspended by MLB
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants manager Gabe Kapler won't be in uniform Friday night for the team's series opener against the Braves after receiving a one-game suspension from MLB.
  August 18, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• The SF Giants don't hit the ball hard. Does that matter?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants have hit fewer balls at 110+ mph than all but one other team — and two players alone on the Atlanta Braves.
  August 18, 2023 at 7:40 AM
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• SF Giants coach details challenges she's faced during pregnancy
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants' coach: "I tried to stay mentally strong, but there were moments where I just was not the Alyssa Nakken that I or anybody else is used to."
  August 17, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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• Could Buster Posey really be a future SF Giants manager? Here's why it's impossible now — and unlikely later
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "I think Buster Posey's being groomed to manage this team in the future," a radio host opined Thursday morning.
  August 17, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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• Kurtenbach: The SF Giants' offense has flatlined, and it has Gabe Kapler flummoxed
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Kapler's gut moves aren't working, and the analytics aren't working, either. If the Giants' bats don't start hitting, this team-wide slump threatens to define this...
  August 16, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• Stripling struggles and SF Giants offense remains dormant in latest loss. Now a huge road trip looms
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants have lost four consecutive series going into a three-game set with the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves.
  August 16, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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• SF Giants haunted by familiar issues in final game of homestand
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  With loss to Tampa Bay Rays, San Francisco has scored just 47 runs in 14 games this month
  August 16, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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• SF Giants update: Kapler talks Harrison and 'soft landings'; Yastrzemski discusses latest setback
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  SF Giants about to embark on treacherous part of schedule with upcoming series vs. Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.
  August 16, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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• Nearing rehab assignment, Mitch Haniger says time away from SF Giants has been 'difficult', 'frustrating'
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Out since June 13 with a fractured forearm, Haniger hopes to begin a rehab assignment next week after taking live BP the past two days.
  August 16, 2023 at 7:40 AM
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• SF Giants get the best of former reliever Littell to beat Rays
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Thairo Estrada, Wilmer Flores go deep in Giants' first multi-homer inning since mid-June.
  August 15, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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• SF Giants surrender 18 hits in blowout loss to Rays as offensive woes continue
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants have lost 8 of 10, allowed 16+ hits in 2 of past 3 games, hitting .192 w/ RISP since July 1.
  August 14, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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