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Pregame notes: Giants lose Cory Gearrin to DL
SAN FRANCISCO — Cory Gearrin threw one hanging slider too many to Nolan Arenado, and got burned for more than just a three-run home run. The right-hander landed on the disabled list Wednesday afternoon with a right shoulder strain, an injury that had been nagging at him for a little while. “It was affecting his…
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Bochy: ‘We’re trying to get this thing sorted out’
SAN FRANCISCO — Not long from now, Bruce Bochy will gather with pitching coach Dave Righetti and bullpen coach Mark Gardner. They might even bring in a reliever or two, and collectively they’ll address a growing eyesore attached to a team tied for the most wins in baseball. The bullpen pieced together another letdown, allowing…
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Bullpen burns Giants again in 7-3 loss to Rockies
SAN FRANCISCO — After six strong from Madison Bumgarner (9-4, 2.09 ERA), the Giants (53-33) bullpen failed to do its job again. All seven Rockies (38-45) runs scored after the Giants ace departed, and Colorado cruised to a 7-3 win. MORE: Bochy on bullpen: ‘We’re trying to get this thing sorted out’ Here’s how Tuesday night…
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Cueto, Belt react to All-Star news
SAN FRANCISCO — As the National League All-Stars were unveiled on television in the Giants clubhouse, the biggest gathering of viewers was from media members. Most players knew the results already: Buster Posey, Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto in. Brandon Crawford out. Belt … maybe. The Giants’ MLB-best 53 wins translated only to three All-Stars,…
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Posey, Bum, Cueto in ASG; Belt in ‘Final Vote’
For a sixth straight season, the Giants will send at least three players to the All-Star Game. Both the National League and American League rosters were revealed Tuesday afternoon, and the Giants will be represented by Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto and Buster Posey in San Diego on July 12. Posey is the Giants’ only representative voted in by the…
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Krukow: Call-ups are making the most of their opportunities
Mike Krukow joined Murph & Mac Tuesday on KNBR to explain how the Giants have been so successful despite their injury woes. He also discussed what he’s seeing from Jake Peavy that’s led the veteran to turn his season around.
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Kuiper: Giants are not going to rush Panik back
Duane Kuiper joined Murph & Mac to discuss the Giants’ impressive season and how injuries have impacted the team.
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Bullpen pieces together encouraging finish
SAN FRANCISCO — After blowing consecutive two-run leads in the late innings, it was hard to think the Giants’ 3-1 advantage was locked up when Jake Peavy departed in the seventh inning. The Giants bullpen hasn’t been unbearable, but 16 blown saves indicates they haven’t faired well in tight situations. That’s why the activation of…
