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Jul 5, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) takes the ball to relieve relief pitcher George Kontos (70) in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsKontos awarded to Pirates on waiver claim
Outside of Matt Cain and Madison Bumgarner, only one member of the Giants’ pitching staff had claimed multiple World Series titles with San Francisco. Now, George Kontos will take his rings to Pittsburgh.
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Why the Giants just called up Pablo Sandoval, a .207 hitter at AAA
It was only a matter of time. That was the sentiment expressed among Giants’ fans when the franchise signed 30-year-old infielder Pablo Sandoval to a Minor League contract on July 22.
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Giants call up Pablo Sandoval, place Brandon Belt on disabled list
Earlier this week, Giants’ manager Bruce Bochy said, “When that right times comes, it’ll happen.” For Pablo Sandoval, that right time is now.
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Bochy on Bumgarner: ‘That’s why wins for a starter, they can throw that number out’
Some nights, you win the lottery. On others, your ticket loses its value. That’s the life of a Major League pitcher, and lately, Madison Bumgarner has fallen on hard luck.
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Belt shows concussion symptoms, will be evaluated Saturday
Brandon Belt is showing concussion symptoms after being hit in the helmet by a pitch in the sixth inning.
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Aug 4, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsGoldschmidt bests Bumgarner, helps down Giants in battle of NL West stars
Whether it’s the Rockies’ Nolan Arenado, the Dodgers’ Corey Seager, or even the Padres’ Hector Sanchez, every division rival seems to have a player the Giants just can’t seem to figure out. For the Arizona Diamondbacks, it’s Paul Goldschmidt.
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Aug 3, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (9) rounds the bases on a two run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsBelt exits game after taking pitch to the helmet
Players, coaches and fans alike were forced to hold their breath during a scary moment during Friday evening’s game at AT&T Park.
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Melancon hit hard, surrenders home run in ‘critical’ rehab outing
Mark Melancon didn’t escape the first inning in his third rehab start on Friday.
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Bochy welcomes Blanco back with memories of Cain’s perfect game
With Gregor Blanco making his return to AT&T, Bruce Bochy reflected on some of his favorite Blanco memories.
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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 SportsBochy hopeful Slater will return by early September
While San Francisco could be using the months of August and September to audition top prospects like Christian Arroyo, Tyler Beede and Austin Slater, all three players are nursing injuries that are keeping them off the field.
