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Tim Lincecum, SP, San Francisco GiantsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsGiants | Lincecum wins NL Cy Young Award ESPNews reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum was named the National League Cy Young award winner for the 2009 season. Giants | Big signing will be tough ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports if the San Francisco Giants were to sign a player like OF Jason Bay (Red Sox) to a four-year, $64 million deal, the team would owe Bay, SP Barry Zito and OF Aaron Rowand $46 million annually for the next three years. That would be a crutch considering the team will still have to pay SPs Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain. Giants | Lincecum qualifies as Super Two The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum qualified as a Super Two player and is eligible for arbitration. Giants | Lincecum reaches deal on marijuana charge The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum reached an agreement with a prosecutor that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, according to The Columbian. The deal will result in a $250 fine for possessing a marijuana pipe. Giants | Drug charges against Lincecum could be dropped The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports that prosecutor Grant Hansen has recommended that misdemeanor charges be dropped against San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum for marijuana possession while speeding in his home state of Washington last month. If Lincecum's plea deal is accepted by Judge Darvin Zimmerman Monday, Nov. 9, he would pay a $250 fine for possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A infraction in Washington. "This is the protocol for a first-time offender who is cooperative with police," said Hansen, who added that Lincecum would not face probation or jail time. Giants | MLB unlikely to punish Lincecum The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports Major League Baseball is unlikely to punish San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum after his citation for marijuana possession. There are no provisions in the collective bargaining agreement for punishing players who are convicted of using drugs of abuse. Giants | Lincecum facing misdemeanor charges The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges after a traffic stop in his home state. He was pulled over for speeding in Washington Oct. 30. Lincecum was found with 3.3 grams of marijuana. He could face potential fines totaling $622 for the misdemeanor possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia counts plus the citation for driving 74 mph in a 60-mph zone. Lincecum entered a plea of not guilty through his attorney, and is currently scheduled to appear before a judge Dec. 22. MLB | 2009 NL All-Stars announced SportingNews.com reports The Sporting News announced its list of 2009 National League All-Stars Thursday, Oct. 22. The list includes St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley, Arizona Diamondbacks 3B Mark Reynolds, Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp, Philadelphia Phillies OF Jayson Werth, San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum and St. Louis Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin. Giants | Lincecum named NL Pitcher of the Year Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum was named The Sports News' 2009 National League Pitcher of the Year. Giants | Lincecum sharp in last start of season The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (15-7) struck out seven in his last start of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, Oct. 1. He finished the year with 261 strikeouts, which is four fewer than last year. Giants | Lincecum suffers loss Friday San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed two runs on six hits over seven innings Friday, Sept. 25, against the Chicago Cubs, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out seven, falling to 14-7 on the season. Giants | Lincecum would take long-term deal John Shea, of The San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum would take a long-term deal to stay in the Bay Area. "I definitely like San Francisco. I've seen nothing but positive things as far as my personal experiences. It's where I see myself being for awhile," Lincecum said. Lincecum makes $650,000 this year and could set an arbitration record. The biggest salary for a pitcher who was an arbitration-eligible first-timer was $6.25 million given to Boston Red Sox CL Jonathan Papelbon. Giants | Lincecum suffers short Sunday start The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum was tagged for five runs in four innings, his shortest outing since Opening Day, in a 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Sept. 20. Giants | Lincecum dominates The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed a run on six hits, four walks and struck out 11 in seven innings to beat the Colorado Rockies Monday, Sept. 14. He leads the league with a 2.30 ERA and 244 strikeouts. Giants | Lincecum to start Monday Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (back) will start Monday, Sept. 14. Giants | Lincecum has successful bullpen session Saturday Updating previous reports, San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (back) threw a successful bullpen session Saturday, Sept. 12, according to The Associated Press. Manager Bruce Bochy will make a decision Sunday, Sept. 13, on whether to start him against the Colorado Rockies Monday, Sept. 14. Giants | Lincecum plays catch Friday The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (back) played catch Friday, Sept. 11, and said his back is close to "normal" again. He is hoping to start against the Colorado Rockies Monday, Sept. 14. Lincecum worked up to a distance of 100 feet Friday. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Sept. 12, as long as he feels good enough to do so. SP Madison Bumgarner would be an option to start Monday if Lincecum is unable to. Giants | Lincecum improving Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (back) said his back had steadily improved Wednesday, Sept. 9, and he is confident that he will make his next start against the Colorado Rockies Monday, Sept. 14. He also refused to rule out making a start against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. Manager Bruce Bochy said Lincecum will be re-evaluated Thursday, Sept. 10. Giants | Lincecum update Updating a previous item, The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports the San Francisco Giants are describing the injury by SP Tim Lincecum (back) as a muscle spasm on the left side of his lower back, which suggests it is not a disk issue. He will undergo treatment and rehabilitation Wednesday, Sept. 9, and Thursday, Sept. 10. He will be re-evaluated Friday, Sept. 11, making it unlikely he can pitch before Sunday, Sept. 13. Giants | Lincecum scratched from start Janie McCauley, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (back) has been scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday, Sept. 8, because of inflammation in the lower left side of his back. Manager Bruce Bochy is hoping that Lincecum will take his next turn in the rotation. Lincecum was seen by a back specialist Tuesday and underwent tests. Giants | Lincecum strikes out 11 in loss Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (13-5) struck out 11 hitters, gave up two runs and four hits in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Sept. 3. It was the seventh time this year that he gave up two earned runs or less and didn't receive the win. Lincecum has given up just nine home run this year. Giants | Lincecum sets season high in pitches Eric Gilmore, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum threw a season-high 127 pitches as he went eight shutout innings Friday, Aug. 28. Giants | Lincecum carries no-hitter into sixth but loses Sunday Andrew Baggarly, of The San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning Sunday, Aug. 23, but the Giants still lost 4-2 to the Colorado Rockies. Giants | Lincecum struggles Tuesday The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum gave up six hits and five runs while walking three and striking out a season-low two hitters against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, Aug. 18. It was his third straight no-decision. Giants | Lincecum dazzles in no-decision The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum had only given up two hits into the ninth inning Wednesday, Aug. 12, before allowing the tying run to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Giants | Lincecum hurls quality start Friday San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits over seven innings Friday, Aug. 7, against the Cincinnati Reds, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out seven, but left the game with a no-decision. Lincecum needs just two more strikeouts to record consecutive 200-strikeout seasons for the first time in San Francisco history since Jason Schmidt accomplished the feat in 2003 and 2004. Giants | Lincecum has confidence in changeup Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum does not have a lack of confidence in his changeup. "I feel like I can throw it on almost any count," said Lincecum. Lincecum jokingly added that when C Bengie Molina signals for a changeup, "I'm not shaking my head, like, 'No, I don't really feel like throwing that pitch right now.'" Lincecum uses what he calls a "modified" split-finger fastball as his version of a changeup after experimenting with other forms of the pitch. His changeup travels at a speed of 84-86 mph and then dives or veers dramatically once it reaches the plate. Lincecum's straight overhand release lets him make his changeup move like a screwball. Giants | Lincecum earns share of NL Player of the Week honors Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum earned a share of the National League Player of the Week honors for the period ending Sunday, Aug. 2. Giants | Lincecum picks up 12th win Saturday San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed seven hits over eight shutout innings Saturday, Aug. 1, against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out eight, improving to 12-3 on the season. He currently leads the majors with 191 strikeouts. Giants | Lincecum fans 15 The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed two unearned runs on four hits, three walks and struck out a career-high 15 Pittsburgh Pirates in his complete-game win Monday, July 27. Giants | Lincecum loses Wednesday The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (10-3) lost for the first time in five weeks Wednesday, July 22, against the Atlanta Braves. He gave up four runs and seven hits while striking out nine in five innings, which is his second shortest start of the year. Giants | Lincecum strikes out 10 Friday Alan Robinson, of The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum struck out 10 in seven innings for a no-decision Friday, July 17. He has allowed scoring in only two of his last 37 innings. Giants | Lincecum likely to throw two innings in All-Star Game John Shea, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum said he is planning on throwing just two innings in the All-Star Game Tuesday, July 14. MLB | NL starting lineup announced MLB.com reports the National League's starting lineup for the 2009 All-Star Game is as follows: Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, Phillies OF Raul Ibanez, New York Mets 3B David Wright, Phillies OF Shane Victorino, Cardinals C Yadier Molina and San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum. Giants | Lincecum to start for NL The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum will start for the National League in the All-Star Game. Giants | Lincecum takes no-hitter to seventh in win Janie McCauley, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum threw six no-hit innings against the San Diego Padres before OF Tony Gwynn Jr. broke it up in the seventh Thursday, July 9. Lincecum's scoreless innings streak ended at 29, third-longest in San Francisco history. Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry pitched 40 straight scoreless innings in 1967 and then went 39 in a row in 1970. Giants | Two players named to All-Star team San Francisco Giants SPs Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum have been named to the National League All-Star team, according to MLB.com. Giants | Lincecum extends scoreless streak Saturday Janie McCauley, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum pitched seven shutout innings Saturday, July 4, to pick up his ninth win of the season. He allowed three hits while striking out nine batters and walked two batters. He extended his scoreless inning streak to 23 innings and has won his last three starts. Giants | Lincecum named NL Pitcher of the Month The Sports Network reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum was named the National League Pitcher of the Month for the month of June. He went 4-1 with a 1.48 ERA during the month. Giants | No talks with Lincecum The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum's agent Rick Thurman said there has been no talks of a contract extension for Lincecum since the season began. Lincecum should achieve "Super Two" status after the season and be eligible for arbitration. Giants | Lincecum continues dominance with shutout The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum threw a two-hit shutout against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, June 29. He struck out eight and is 5-1 with a 1.27 ERA in his last eight starts. Giants | Lincecum goes the distance The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed a run on seven hits, two walks and struck out 12 in his complete-game win over the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, June 23. Giants | Lincecum strikes out nine in loss The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (6-2) gave up eight hits and struck out nine in a loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Wednesday, June 17. It was his first loss over a span of 11 starts. Giants | Lincecum tosses shutout Friday San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum hurled a seven-hit shutout Friday, June 12, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out eight, improving to 6-1 on the season. It was Lincecum's third career complete game and second career shutout. Giants | Lincecum gets fifth win The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed two runs on three hits, four walks and struck out four in 7 1/3 innings to beat the Florida Marlins Sunday, June 7. He's now 5-1. Giants | Lincecum goes eight strong innings The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum threw a season-high 122 pitches over eight shutout innings in his win Tuesday, May 26. Giants | Lincecum fans 10 in no-decision The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed a run on four hits and struck out 10 in seven innings in his no-decision Thursday, May 21. Giants | Lincecum undefeated in May MLB.com reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum is 6-0 in 12 career starts in the month of May. Giants | Lincecum wins Tuesday The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum gave up four hits in seven innings in a win over the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, May 5. He struck out seven and walked two to improve to 3-1. Giants | Lincecum fans eight in victory The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum struck out eight batters and allowed six hits as the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 Wednesday, April 29. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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