Seven-run sixth inning too much to overcome as Giants fall to Phillies
A ninth inning rally fell just short for the Giants Saturday night.
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Denard Span hits leadoff inside the park home run
Denard Span got the party started early in the most unusual way.
Giants’ attempt at reestablishing a winning culture requires strong August, September
Since the calendar turned to August, the Giants have heeded the words of their manager, Bruce Bochy, and played better baseball.
Moore finally rebuilding confidence as Giants ponder makeup of 2018 rotation
After start No. 25 of the season, Matt Moore is finally beginning to resemble the type of starter Bruce Bochy and the Giants’ front office envisioned him as.
Giants surpass June, July win totals with 10th victory of August
Last year, the Giants were still a month away from acquiring Moore in a deadline trade from Tampa Bay when San Francisco won its 50th game. This year, he’s played a critical role in the Giants’ struggles, as he notched just his fourth win in his 25th start of the year.
Giants willing to face potential consequences as Melancon continues pitching
Mark Melancon is pitching hurt. He knows it, his teammates know it, and now, anyone who’s watching Melancon take the mound should know it too.
With postseason out of sight, Giants believe there’s still value in playing Belt, Melancon
With no timetable estimated for Brandon Belt’s return, and Mark Melancon announcing mid-Friday afternoon that offseason surgery may be a possibility, Bruce Bochy faced questions regarding why the Giants continue to play certain injury-plagued players when the postseason is far from a possibility.
Mark Melancon reveals injury details, defends decision to continue pitching
Giants’ closer Mark Melancon was placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career on May 16. But that trip to the disabled list was not the first time Melancon has dealt with a pronator strain.
Melancon, Strickland and Dyson forming bullpen trio that can carry over into 2018
The Giants are out of contention in 2017. However, a strong back-end of the bullpen is coming together that could help turnaround what many hope to be is a bounce-back season in 2018.
Giants slide past Phillies as Parker provides offense with a punch
On Thursday evening, Aaron Nola ran into the San Francisco Giants, a team that has endured no shortage of offensive struggles this season. It was a match made in heaven for the Phillies’ ace, but baseball is a funny game.