Giants | Madison Bumgarner suffers loss Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:22:33 -0700

San Francisco Giants SP Madison Bumgarner (5-4) allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits over six innings in a loss to the Miami Marlins Saturday, May 26, with two walks and seven strikeouts.

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Giants | Tim Lincecum suffers fifth loss

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:04:42 -0700

San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed six runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Miami Marlins Friday, May 25, to suffer his fifth loss of the season. He struck out five batters and walked four in the game.

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Giants | Jeremy Affeldt will continue to wear brace

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:51:09 -0700

San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt said he will continue to wear a brace on his right knee until he is told to take it off because he said it makes the knee feel more stable. Affeldt was on the disabled with a strained right knee but has pitched five scoreless innings since returning and while wearing the brace.

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Giants | Pablo Sandoval could return in a few weeks

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:44:13 -0700

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said 3B Pablo Sandoval (hand) could return in two weeks if his rehab goes well. Sandoval has begun swinging a fungo bat from the right side. Bochy said Sandoval will not hit lower than fifth in the batting order when he returns.

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Giants | Ryan Theriot to see PT

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:23:37 -0700

San Francisco Giants 2B Ryan Theriot should see considerable playing time with 2B Emmanuel Burriss struggling and 2B Freddy Sanchez (shoulder) not close to returning.

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Giants | Melky Cabrera heating up

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:52:59 -0700

San Francisco Giants OF Melky Cabrera extended his hitting streak to eight games by going 3-for-5 in a win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday, May 24. He had two doubles, three runs and a season-high four RBIs. Cabrera recorded his 22nd multi-hit game of the year and 67th hit in total, both which are tops in the Majors. He's batting .500 (17-for-34) over the hit streak, tallying multi-hit games in five of them.

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Giants | Ryan Theriot activated from DL

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:24:26 -0700

The San Francisco Giants have activated 2B Ryan Theriot (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list.

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Giants | Charlie Culberson sent to Triple-A

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:29:48 -0700

The San Francisco Giants optioned INF Charlie Culberson to Triple-A Fresno in anticipation of 2B Ryan Theriot coming off the disabled list.

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Giants | Brandon Crawford still in team's plans at short

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:16:31 -0700

The San Francisco Giants are keeping INF Brandon Crawford at shortstop despite a propensity for errors. "We're not talking about anything there right now," manager Bruce Bochy said. "He's had his rough days, but he bounces back well, which is what you want from a kid." Crawford is on pace for 36 errors. The last major-leaguer with that many was White Sox SS Jose Valentin in 2000.

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Giants | Pablo Sandoval update

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:36:44 -0700

San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval (wrist) took 25 swings off a tee Wednesday, May 23, and felt no pain.

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Giants | Buster Posey sitting

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:08:41 -0700

Updating an earlier report, San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey is out of the lineup Wednesday, May 23.

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Giants | Angel Pagan's streak ends

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:29:53 -0700

San Francisco Giants OF Angel Pagan's hit streak ended at 11 games Tuesday, May 22.

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Giants | Buster Posey likely to sit today

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:23:36 -0700

San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey is likely to rest Wednesday, May 23.

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Giants | Angel Pagan dealing with illness

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:48:47 -0700

San Francisco Giants OF Angel Pagan (illness) was not in the starting lineup Monday, May 21, because of an illness. Manager Bruce Bochy said Pagan is considered day-to-day but hopes he will be able to play Tuesday, May 22.

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Giants | Melky Cabrera picks up four hits

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:15:07 -0700

San Francisco Giants OF Melky Cabrera had four hits Sunday, May 20. He's hitting .353 on the season.

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Giants | Angel Pagan extends to 11

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:13:09 -0700

San Francisco Giants OF Angel Pagan extended his hitting streak to 11 games Sunday, May 20.

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Giants | Tim Lincecum leaves as precaution

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:28:10 -0700

San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (arm, leg) was removed from his start Sunday, May 20, against the Oakland Athletics after a collision at home plate. Lincecum was covering home plate after a wild pitch. "My thumb got caught and if I would have just held onto the ball I think I would have had him," Lincecum said.

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Giants | Ryan Vogelsong works seven strong

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:12:17 -0700

San Francisco Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong allowed just one hit over seven scoreless innings in a win Saturday, May 19, against the Oakland Athletics. He also gave up just one walk while striking out five batters. Vogelsong lowered his ERA to 2.27, including 1.32 in four starts at AT&T Park.

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Giants | Angel Pagan working on 10-game hitting streak

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:11:44 -0700

San Francisco Giants OF Angel Pagan went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs Saturday, May 19, against the Oakland Athletics. He extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the process.

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Giants | Joaquin Arias returns to action Friday

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:44:32 -0700

San Francisco Giants 3B Joaquin Arias (forearm) went 0-for-3 but recorded an RBI on a sacrifice fly in his return to the lineup against the Oakland Athletics Friday, May 18.

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Giants | Brad Penny may see save opportunities

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:44:23 -0700

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said RP Brad Penny could be an option to close games on days when RP Santiago Casilla is unavailable.

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Giants | Santiago Casilla earns save Friday

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:31:41 -0700

San Francisco Giants RP Santiago Casilla earned his 10th save in 11 chances against the Oakland Athletics Friday, May 18. He allowed one hit in one scoreless inning, with no walks and one strikeout.

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Giants | Brandon Belt drives in three runs Friday

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:31:38 -0700

San Francisco Giants 1B Brandon Belt went 1-for-2 with three RBIs, a walk and a run scored against the Oakland Athletics Friday, May 18.

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Giants | Barry Zito earns win Friday

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:25:18 -0700

San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito (3-1) allowed four runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings in a victory over the Oakland Athletics Friday, May 18, with one walk and five strikeouts. He improved to 2-4 with a 7.16 ERA in six career starts against his old team.

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Giants | Buster Posey sits out Friday's game

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:16:20 -0700

San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey received a scheduled night off against the Oakland Athletics Friday, May 18. C Hector Sanchez started the game behind the plate.

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Giants | Brad Penny signs

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:49:45 -0700

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent P Brad Penny (Japanese League) to a minor-league contract Friday, May 18. He will report to extended spring training Monday, May 21, and is expected to work as a reliever.

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Giants | Pablo Sandoval might be back sooner rather than later

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:58:50 -0700

San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval (hand) might be back within the next three weeks, according to a team source. Sandoval is just two weeks removed from hand surgery. Sandoval continues to throw to keep his right arm in shape, and he is taking one-handed swings in the batting cage.

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Giants | Did not make offer to Melvin Mora

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:58:12 -0700

The San Francisco Giants did not make an offer to free-agent 3B Melvin Mora (Diamondbacks). The team confirmed a text conversation with Mora, but said there was absolutely no offer, contrary to what Mora said.

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Giants | Could be buyers

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:59:35 -0700

The San Francisco Giants are sending signals that they will be in the market for "a legit corner-outfield bopper" this summer if they are still in the race. However, finding a team with "legit" bats to trade could be tough.

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Giants | Sergio Romo allows rare run

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:15:59 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina's solo homer in the eighth inning Thursday, May 17, was the first run allowed by San Francisco Giants RP Sergio Romo in his 14 appearances this season and the second time he has surrendered a run in his past 44 games, dating to June 30.

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