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Larry Baer: Teams called about Posey, Bumgarner at trade deadline
Baer indicated that at least a couple young managers inquired about both Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner, but stated that the organization never considered involving either in a trade.
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Murph: The nicknames we’d like to see on the Giants’ jerseys
If only frustrated Giants fans could have stitched nicknames on the 2017 squad to exhaust rage over a season gone wrong! A partial list might go as follows
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“Battle of the Bay” trophy to be made from old Bay Bridge steel [report]
It looks like the A’s and Giants will be playing for more than just pride during their annual face off in the coming years.
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Parker’s success showcasing possible end to left-field power struggles
Long story short, Parker holds a slight upper hand in the left field mixing pot for now, should he keep showcasing his power and prove that it is sustainable.
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Aug 9, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsBumgarner puts shoulder behind him, leaves no doubt he’s back
After three straight starts in which he lasted seven innings –three starts in which he allowed a combined three earned runs against a trio of National League playoff contenders– Madison Bumgarner stood in the Giants’ clubhouse and answered a round of questions about the strength of his left shoulder.
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Aug 9, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsBumgarner shoves Cubs aside, helps Giants clinch second straight series
There were days when a Madison Bumgarner start at AT&T Park against the defending World Series champions had serious implications. And perhaps, in a micro sense, Wednesday was one of those days.
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Jul 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Austin Slater (53) high-fives starting pitcher Matt Moore (45) after Slater hit a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsGiants outfield should become crowded, more competitive in September
Earlier this season, Giants’ manager Bruce Bochy called the team’s left field situation a “black hole.”
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Giants to don special uniforms during inaugural Players Weekend
Giants’ players will be sporting their preferred nickname on the back of their jerseys
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Aug 8, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ty Blach (50) throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY SportsDespite his youth, Blach emerging as reliable force thanks to contagious effort
In a 2017 season that has had its share of struggles, Ty Blach has emerged as one of the stabilizing forces within the Giants organization. It continued Tuesday night in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
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Aug 8, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Buster Posey (28) leaps to catch a line drive during the third inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY SportsPosey’s play at first base, Hundley’s success against lefties giving Giants favorable formula
Everyone knows the role Buster Posey played on three Giants’ World Series teams, but even before he reached the Major League level, Posey was typically on the side of the diamond that went home happy.
