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Pirates top Giants 6-5 for 5th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) Gregory Polanco and Francisco Cervelli homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a sloppy inning by former closer Tony Watson to slip by the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Saturday for their fifth straight victory.
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McCutchen receives extended ovation in return to Pittsburgh
After donning the Yellow and Black for nine seasons, Andrew McCutchen made his return to Pittsburgh for the first time as a member of the San Francisco Giants on Friday evening, and received an extended standing ovation from the 34,720 in attendance. The ovation lasted 45 seconds.
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May 11, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) tips his cap toward former teammates in the Pittsburgh Pirates dugout prior to his first at bat in the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsPirates crush Giants in McCutchen’s return to Pittsburgh
McCutchen’s return was the lone bright spot in another tough loss.
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Andrew Baggarly predicts date Madison Bumgarner will return
The Giants have been without Madison Bumgarner all season, after the ace broke the pinkie on his throwing hand during his final tune-up start in spring training. The good news is that Bumgarner is now expected to begin throwing off a mound next week, putting most estimations for his return around early June.
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49ers sign rookie cornerback
The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed a cornerback to a four-year deal.
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Murph: After brutal week, ability to tread water only getting tougher for Giants
I know, I know. My public stance is ‘Be At .500 on Flag Day’, and I’m sticking to it. The Giants are 19-19 heading to Pittsburgh, and that leaves the Flag Day goal (June 14, for all you who have overlooked the long-forgotten Flag Day on your calendar) intact.
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May 10, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ty Blach (50) pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsGiants squander early lead, leave Philadelphia without a win
At this point, the Giants are probably just glad the series is over.
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Blanco homers on second pitch, Hanson follows with two-run shot in series finale with Phillies
The Giants have struggled to produce home runs this season, but they hit two in the first two innings Thursday.
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Johnny Cueto placed on 60-day disabled list
When you thought it could not get worse, the Giants have placed Johnny Cueto on the 60-disabled list, setting his earliest return date in late June.
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Giants fall apart late, lose third straight to Phillies
The Giants lost their third straight, and it got ugly late.
