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Oct 10, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (13) pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the eleventh inning in game three of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Giants believe return of Will Smith will fortify bullpen depth in 2018
The Giants expect to have options with a healthy Melancon, a potentially dominant Sam Dyson and set-up candidates Hunter Strickland, Kyle Crick and Cory Gearrin all under contract. But to form a complete, rounded unit, San Francisco will need more productivity out of its left-handed relievers.
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Sep 17, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) celebrates after his win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park. The Giants won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Villa-USA TODAY Sports
Pablo Sandoval discusses interest in winter ball, possible return to Giants in 2018
On Wednesday afternoon, Sandoval stood by his locker in the Giants’ clubhouse and said he believes playing during the offseason will help him prepare for Spring Training.
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Sep 20, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Moore (45) pitches the ball against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Moore pitches a gem, Giants earn fourth shutout with win over Rockies
Matt Moore was prepared to enter the offseason with his future in jeopardy, but last week, the 28-year-old left-hander learned that the Giants planned to pick up his $9 million option and pencil him into the rotation for the 2018 season.
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Bruce Bochy would welcome ‘a new look’ at first base [report]
Bruce Bochy may be open to taking a different look at first base according to a recent report.
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Sep 19, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) relieves starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) in the game against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Fitz: 2017 disaster will force Giants to ‘keep it 100’ come next season
The Giants have played baseball since 1883. In 134 seasons they have lost 100 games exactly ONE time (1985). To act as if losing 100 games just requires some ”minor adjustments” or “tweaks” or “it was just an off year” is absurd.
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Dec 17, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants senior vice president and general manager Bobby Evans announces the signing of pitcher Johnny Cueto at a press conference at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Bobby Evans in Japan to scout two-way star Shohei Otani
There’s one potential free agent who has the ability to shake up Major League baseball’s landscape this offseason, and on Wednesday morning, Giants’ manager Bruce Bochy admitted San Francisco is scouting him.
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Giants claim Cubs pitcher, transfer Belt to 60-day disabled list
The Giants claimed right-hander Pierce Johnson off wavers before Wednesday’s game against the Rockies.
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Sep 19, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) celebrates with teammates after hitting a sacrifice fly to win the game against the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
‘Vintage’ performances from Cueto, Pence lead Giants to win
If the San Francisco Giants pull off a historic turnaround in 2018, the winning formula should look a lot like the one the team used in its 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
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Rockies, Cueto can’t slow down Pence in Giants’ walkoff win
Johnny Cueto wanted to enjoy the moment. For a 10th year veteran who recently spent six weeks on the disabled list amidst the toughest season of his professional career, who could blame him?
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Johnny Cueto forces Hunter Pence to savor every moment of home run against Rockies
Hunter Pence likes to run fast. Johnny Cueto doesn’t like to run at all. Or jog. Or trot.