Giants | Wilson on consecutive-save streak
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:37:46 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants CL Brian Wilson is currently on a 24 consecutive-save streak. Only two closers in team history have had longer consecutive-save streaks.

Giants | Turning to Lincecum following defeats
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:32:49 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum has a 12-2 record following a team loss, which makes him the first pitcher to win that many games after a team loss since St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter went 12-3 in 2005, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Giants | Correia to start Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:18:54 -0700

MLB.com reports San Francisco Giants SP Kevin Correia (2-6, 5.12 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Florida Marlins.

Giants | Correia struggles against Florida
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:03:29 -0700

George Henry, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants SP Kevin Correia is 0-1 with a 7.65 ERA in two starts and seven relief outings against the Florida Marlins.

Giants | Combine to throw shutout Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:03:06 -0700

George Henry, of The Associated Press, reports the San Francisco Giants worked a shutout Monday, Aug. 18, for the ninth time this season.

Giants | Zito wins Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:56:53 -0700

George Henry, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito won for the third time since the All-Star break Monday, Aug. 18. Zito gave up five hits in seven innings of work. He improved to 97-5 in his career when he receives four or more runs of support. The Giants have scored no more than one run in 24 of his starts.

Giants | Molina rested Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:10:57 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants C Bengie Molina (rest) received the day off Monday, Aug. 18.

Giants | Lewis playing right field Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:10:35 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants OF Fred Lewis made his second start of the season in right field Monday, Aug. 18.

Giants | Winn rested Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:07:29 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants OF Randy Winn (rest) received the day off Monday, Aug. 18. Winn leads the National League with a .444 average in the month of August.

Giants | Lewis hitting well since leaving leadoff spot
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:36:43 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants OF Fred Lewis is hitting .383 (18-for-47) in 13 games batting either third or fifth in the batting order.

Giants | Roberts hot lately
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:36:13 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants OF Dave Roberts is hitting .471 (8-for-17) with six runs scored in his last six games.

Giants | Hinshaw to be rested
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:35:47 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants P Alex Hinshaw will be rested, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Hinshaw has allowed runs in his last three outings and has given up home runs in his last two appearances.

Giants | Sadler throws three-plus innings Saturday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:35:20 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants P Billy Sadler threw 3 1/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 16, which was a career high for innings pitched in a game.

Giants | Zito has limited experience against Atlanta
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:24:08 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two career starts against the Atlanta Braves.

Giants | Zito to start Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:58:40 -0700

MLB.com reports San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito (6-15, 5.73 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 18, against the Atlanta Braves.

Giants | Team successful when leading after eight innings
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:23:07 -0700

The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants are 43-0 when leading after eight innings.

Giants | Winn having tremendous August
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:25:41 -0700

The Associated Press' George Henry reports San Francisco Giants OF Randy Winn has hit .444 in 63 at-bats this August.

Giants | Ishikawa hits first big league homer Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:22:48 -0700

The Associated Press' George Henry reports San Francisco Giants 1B Travis Ishikawa hit the first homer of his big league career Sunday, Aug. 17.

Giants | Lincecum fans 10 in 13th win Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:12:28 -0700

The Associated Press' George Henry reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum fanned 10 batters while collecting his 13th win Sunday, Aug. 17. However, Lincecum said he was having problems throwing strikes and began pitching exclusively from the stretch in the sixth inning. In all, he gave up just one earned run on three hits and four walks in 7 2/3 innings while lowering his ERA to 2.60. Lincecum (knee) showed no ill effects from a knee injury he suffered in his previous start. "I didn't feel it at all," said Lincecum. "Nothing nagging at all."

Giants | Rowand returns to action Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:52:36 -0700

San Francisco Giants OF Aaron Rowand (back) returned to the lineup Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Atlanta Braves, and went 0-for-2 with a walk and one RBI, according to The Associated Press.

Giants | Palmer suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:44:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants P Matt Palmer allowed six runs on seven hits over 2 1/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Atlanta Braves. He walked four and struck out none, falling to 0-1 on the season. Palmer is the 15th rookie to debut with the team this year; the last team to have 15 players appear in their first major league games before September was the 1954 Philadelphia Athletics, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Giants | Sanchez's DL stint retroactive to Aug. 12
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:06:47 -0700

Updating previous reports, San Francisco Giants SP Jonathan Sanchez's (shoulder) stint on the 15-day disabled list is retroactive to Tuesday, Aug. 12, according to USAToday.com.

Giants | Sanchez placed on DL
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:38:31 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Francisco Giants have placed SP Jonathan Sanchez (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.

Giants | Romo recalled
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:19:17 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Francisco Giants have recalled P Sergio Romo from Triple-A Fresno.

Giants | Palmer to start Saturday
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:34:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants P Matt Palmer will start Saturday, Aug. 16, replacing injured SP Jonathan Sanchez (shoulder).

Giants | Sanchez scratched from start Saturday
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:32:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Jonathan Sanchez (shoulder) was scratched from his start Saturday, Aug. 16, because of a strained left shoulder.

Giants | Posey financial details
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:07:11 -0700

Contrary to previous reports, San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey received a minor league contract with a $6.2 million signing bonus, according to The Associated Press.

Giants | Rowand likely to play Saturday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:04:29 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants OF Aaron Rowand (back) will likely play Saturday, Aug. 16, according to manager Bruce Bochy.

Giants | Molina records four hits Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:03:01 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants C Bengie Molina recorded four hits and drove in two runs Friday, Aug. 15.

Giants | Wilson earns save Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:02:43 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants CL Brian Wilson earned his 33rd save of the season Friday, Aug. 15.

Giants | Cain solid Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:02:19 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain gave up only one run in seven innings Friday, Aug. 15. He has a 1.81 ERA in his last seven starts. He surrendered six hits while walking one and striking out five.

Giants | Winn hits 100th career homer
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:01:42 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants OF Randy Winn hit his 100th career home run, recorded four hits and drove in two runs Friday, Aug. 15.

Giants | Sandoval makes major league debut Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:58:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants IF Pablo Sandoval had a sacrifice fly in his first major league plate appearance Thursday, Aug. 14. Sandoval became the team's 14th rookie to make their debut with the team this year.

Giants | Lewis goes yard Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:58:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants OF Fred Lewis hit his ninth home run of the season Thursday, Aug. 14.

Giants | Crawford signs
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:52:38 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants signed SS Brandon Crawford Thursday, Aug. 14. Crawford received a $375,000 signing bonus, according to industry sources.

Giants | Posey reportedly signs
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:49:20 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants have reportedly signed C Buster Posey Thursday, Aug. 14, although no official announcement has been made. Posey will receive a $7.5 million signing bonus, according to The San Jose Mercury News.

Giants | Valdez transferred to 60-day DL
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:56:48 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants transferred RP Merkin Valdez (elbow) to the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Aug. 14.

Giants | Espineli optioned
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:56:18 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants optioned RP Geno Espineli to Triple-A Fresno Thursday, Aug. 14.

Giants | Palmer's contract purchased
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:53:01 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants purchased the contract of P Matt Palmer from Triple-A Fresno Thursday, Aug. 14.

Giants | Neukom to take over as owner
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:45:13 -0700

The Associated Press reports Bill Neukom will take over as the controlling owner of the San Francisco Giants Oct. 1, when Peter Magowan retires. Magowan announced his retirement in May but will retain an ownership stake in the team. Executive vice president Larry Baer will become the team's president Oct. 1.

Giants | Rowand leaves game early
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:41:13 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants OF Aaron Rowand (back) left the game early Thursday, Aug. 14, with tightness in his lower back. He is listed as day-to-day.

Giants | MLB approves ownership change
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:37:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously to approve Bill Neukom as controlling owner of the San Francisco Giants, effective when Peter Magowan retires Oct. 1. The 66-year-old Neukom has been a member of the Giants' ownership group since 1995 and a general partner since 2003. He was a longtime lawyer for Microsoft and currently is a partner in the Seattle office of the law firm Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis. He was also president of the American Bar Association until his term expired early this week. Giants executive vice president Larry Baer will become team president on Oct. 1.

Giants | Correia receives start Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:40:19 -0700

MLB.com reports San Francisco Giants SP Kevin Correia (2-6, 5.21 ERA) received the start Thursday, Aug. 14, against the Houston Astros.

Giants | Lincecum feeling better
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:56:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (knee) was walking around and said he was feeling much better Wednesday, Aug. 13. Lincecum is 100 percent sure he will make his next start Sunday, Aug. 17.

Giants | Rohlinger records first hit
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:56:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants IF Ryan Rohlinger recorded his first major league hit Wednesday, Aug. 13, with a double in the seventh inning.