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Giants’ pitchers Jeff Samardzija, Matt Moore clear waivers [report]
If any club wants Samardzija or Moore to appear on a playoff roster, a trade must be completed prior to September 1.
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Aug 25, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) flips the ball for the out in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY SportsInjuries adding up for Giants’ core, but regulars unwilling to sit
On Sunday evening, Buster Posey walked into the visiting clubhouse in Phoenix with tape around his right thumb. Posey had just finished a weekend series in which the San Francisco Giants were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks, a series in which Posey went 1-for-11 at the plate.
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Krukow: ‘As bad as it was,’ Cain still a role model for future rotation
No matter how he performs on the field, Mike Krukow believes Matt Cain still exemplifies every aspect of a role model to younger pitchers.
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Melancon pays tribute to McCovey after donning “Stretch” for Players’ Weekend
Mark Melancon sparked a tad bit of controversy when he debuted his name of choice — Stretch — in what was meant to be a joke in reference to a news story that broke out earlier in the year, saying that Melancon had caused some stir in the clubhouse when he didn’t stretch with the…
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Aug 27, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks mascot Baxter talks to San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) before a game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY SportsStratton strikes out 10, Giants shut out as D’Backs complete series sweep
Chris Stratton didn’t join the San Francisco Giants’ rotation until the beginning of August. And as the month comes to a close, no Giants’ starter was better in the month of August than Stratton.
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Jul 14, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) reacts during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY SportsWith Cueto likely returning soon, Stratton’s spot in Giants’ rotation remains safe
If all according to plan during his Sunday rehab start, right-hander Johnny Cueto will return to the Giants’ rotation in the near future.
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Aug 26, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) talks with MLB umpire Jerry Meals (41) after being called out on strikes against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY SportsMadison Bumgarner: ‘I’m not advocating for the stupid electronic strike zone’
In the top half of the seventh inning on Saturday evening, Giants’ pitcher Madison Bumgarner had a chance to alter the outcome of the game with his bat. It didn’t end well for the Giants.
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Aug 26, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY SportsBumgarner gives up two runs, still takes loss against Diamondbacks
Entering Saturday evening’s matchup between the Giants and Diamondbacks at Chase Field, San Francisco’s offense had scored two runs or fewer in six of ace Madison Bumgarner’s 12 starts this season.
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May 30, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Derek Law (64) pitches against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsBochy anticipates ‘smaller’ group of September call-ups for Giants
After an impressive showing in his rookie season in 2016, right-hander Derek Law was expected to serve as a set-up man toward the back-end of the Giants’ bullpen this year. And though Law carried a sub-3.00 earned run average into the final week of May, his season blew up in a span of just four…
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Aug 21, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Stratton (34) throws to the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsKO Podcast: Chris Stratton shares connections with Giants’ greats Tim Lincecum and Will Clark
The franchise’s first round draft choice back in 2012 has registered back-to-back scoreless outings, which includes a start in which he registered 6.2 innings and 10 strikeouts against the National League East-leading Washington Nationals.
