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Krukow: Matt Cain is learning how to pitch without great stuff
Former Giants pitcher and veteran broadcaster Mike Krukow joined Murph and Mac on Wednesday morning and said he believes Matt Cain is starting to turn things around.
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Angel Pagan will sit out 2017 season to spend time with family [report]
Those hoping San Francisco might want to bring Pagan back in as a solution to their left field woes better think again, however, as Pagan has decided to sit out the 2017 season to spend time with his family according to El Vocero, and as unearthed by Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Giants’ task is to survive April
No season is the same. No season goes according to plan from start to finish. Each year takes on its own personality. The personality this year is … well, weird. So far.
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Panik delivers as Giants beat Royals 2-1 in 11 innings
Derek Law (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings of relief for San Francisco, and Mark Melancon struck out Raul Mondesi with runners on first and second in the 11th for his third save of the year.
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Bochy sends humorous text message to Baggarly following heart procedure
There was some concern from Giants fans Tuesday, though, after learning of Bochy’s third heart procedure. The manager will miss this series against the Royals, and will meet the team in Colorado for a weekend series with the Rockies.
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Giants activate C Buster Posey from concussion list
Posey was the designated hitter batting cleanup for the opener of a two-game series in Kansas City, and bench coach Ron Wotus said Posey will likely serve as the DH on Wednesday, too.
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Giants should promote Christian Arroyo to reverse the mojo
Arroyo’s minor-league experience is not insignificant. It’s getting past the time to say seasoning is still needed. And Arroyo’s start in AAA Sacramento — 18-for-39 (.462 batting average), with three doubles, a home run and an OPS of 1.115 — has Giants fans properly salivating.
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Bruce Bochy undergoes minor heart procedure
The procedure, which was performed in San Diego, was a success and Bochy will be resting comfortably at his home tonight. He will rejoin the team in Colorado on Friday.
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Javier Lopez: Samardzija is having trouble with his command
The Giants signed the right-hander to a five-year, $90 million in December of 2016. The 32-year-old went 12-11 last season with a 3.81 ERA and he ate up 203.1 innings. The Giants have lost all three of Samardzija’s starts so far in 2017, although he’s averaging 8 strikeouts per game
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Apr 10, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) enters the dugout before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsOffense struggles late as Giants fall to Rockies 4-3 in series finale
The Giants scored three in the bottom half of the first but failed to push another run across for the rest of the game.
