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▶︎ Five years ago today: Giants, Phillies brawl after Victorino HBP
Five years ago today, the Giants had one of their most memorable benches-clearing incidents in recent memory, as Ramon Ramirez hit the Phillies’ Shane Victornio with a pitch and set off this legendary brawl:
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Ex-Giants OF Schierholtz suspended 80 games for PED use
Nate Schierholtz, who played for the Giants from 2007-2012, has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for ibutamoren, a growth hormone that violates MLB’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. Schierholtz, 32, was part of the deal with the Philadelphia Phillies that brought Hunter Pence to San Francisco and has bounced around baseball ever since. He last played…
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Kruk on Span’s resurgence: ‘He discovered something’ during pinch-hit AB vs. Nats
Mike Krukow joined the KNBR Morning Show to talk about Denard Span’s hot hitting and what it will mean for the Giants if they have dependable production from the top of their lineup.
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Span saves Giants with extra-inning home run
It took another extra-inning affair, but the Giants just barely managed to salvage a game against the Phillies. Denard Span hit a leadoff home run in the 10th inning to give the Giants just their second road win in 11 tries.
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Kuiper: No lead is ever safe in Philadelphia
Duane Kuiper joined Murph & Mac on KNBR to talk about the Giants’ recent struggles and the steps the players will take to turn things around.
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Phillies walk-off on Giants in 12-inning win
The Giants took another lead into the late innings only to have it soil away. This time it wasn’t the bullpen’s undoing more than it was starting pitcher Johnny Cueto. The right-hander allowed a pair of runs in the seventh and eighth innings, and the Phillies polished off the win with a walk-off against the…
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Dodgers move Kershaw to 60-day DL
The Giants (61-45) hold a two game lead over the Dodgers (59-47) in the NL West. Just as things are heating up, Los Angeles received a huge blow on Wednesday. LHP Clayton Kershaw has been moved to the 60-day disabled list. He is eligible to return August 27. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 3,…
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Inside China Basin: John Shea discusses Giants’ decision to trade Duffy
Veteran scribe John Shea knows the Giants. He breaks down the front office’s tough decision to trade Matt Duffy on the ‘Inside China Basin’ podcast with Joe Castellano.
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Radnich: Have patience with the three newest Giants
Giant fans get their first look at Matt Moore tomorrow morning against the Phillies, but many still aren’t over the trading of fan favorite Matt Duffy. Fans get emotionally attached to players because of what they did for the team, especially when you do it on the biggest stage like Duffy did. He helped the…
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Krukow: Cain knows he needs to produce or he’ll switch roles with Peavy
Mike Krukow joined Murph & Mac on KNBR to recap Tuesday night’s disappointing loss to the Phillies and share his thoughts on the recent trade deadline deals. He also broke down the decision to keep Matt Cain in the rotation and move Jake Peavy to the bullpen.
