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Pregame notes: Pagan talks his way into lineup
SAN FRANCISCO — The plan was for Angel Pagan to take his time. Coming back from a left hamstring strain, an injury that caused him to miss time as far back as early May, the Giants understandably wanted to handle things delicately. That is, until Pagan got his say. He went 4-for-11 with 2 RBI…
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Kuiper: Giants won’t give up Arroyo or Beede to get Braun
Duane Kuiper joined Murph & Mac on KNBR Tuesday morning to recap the Giants’ win over the Brewers. He also discussed the prospect of a Ryan Braun trade and how Brandon Crawford continues to impress on defense.
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Brandon Crawford dazzles in Giants’ big win
SAN FRANCISCO — Bruce Bochy knows the reason his team is tied for the most one-run wins in baseball. He points to a classic foundation: pitching and defense. The manager also knows why his team is in so many of those situations to begin with: the offense, or lack thereof. After a homestand featuring five…
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Giants break out for 11 runs to beat Brewers
SAN FRANCISCO — In a homestand filled with nothing but one-run games and extra-inning affairs, one finally broke open. The Giants (39-26) won 9-4 against the Brewers (30-34), equaling their run total over the last three games. Matt Cain (1-5, 5.34) was ineffective over his three and two-thirds innings, but Albert Suarez rescued the bullpen…
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Giants sign Ruben Tejada to minor league deal
In yet another move to bolster the Giants’ depth, KNBR.com has learned the Giants inked infielder Ruben Tejada to a minor-league deal, pending his physical on Monday. The 26-year-old was released June 1 by the Cardinals, a team that quickly shot Jedd Gyorko and Aledmys Diaz past Tejada on the depth chart. Tejada recorded only six hits in…
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Pregame notes: Cain recalled from DL, Stratton sent down
SAN FRANCISCO — In an unsurprising turn of events, Matt Cain was recalled from the 15-day disabled list Monday afternoon, taking the roster spot of 25-year-old rookie Chris Stratton. Cain landed on the disabled list May 28 with a right hamstring strain, leaving after just 26 pitches against the Rockies. He returns to the Giants…
