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Aug 21, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) hits a base hit against the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsBochy ready to test Melancon, not worried about Sandoval after injury
Giants’ skipper Bruce Bochy faces the same restrictions every other manager baseball faces on a daily basis. Though he could probably use a team with more depth, Bochy is limited to the 25 players he has in his clubhouse for every game.
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Nick Hundley wanted in on Chris Stratton’s postgame interview
Stratton’s recent success led to a relatively full group interview for the rookie following the Giants’ 2-0 win Monday night over the Milwaukee Brewers. The group then grew by one when Giants catcher Nick Hundley joined the throng.
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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 SportsStratton’s strong effort leads Giants to first home shutout win in 2017
In the past, Bruce Bochy has praised Chris Stratton’s stuff, saying that the franchise’s first round draft pick back in 2012 has the “equipment” to succeed at the Major League level, but it’s unlikely the Giants believed Stratton would assimilate so well after enduring struggles with AAA Sacramento.
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Aug 7, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) reacts after hitting a double against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsSandoval leaves game against Brewers after hit by pitch
The San Francisco Giants have had a slew of injuries in their infield in recent weeks.
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Aug 25, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) is greeted by manager Bruce Bochy (15) and pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) after a 2 run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsTwo injured Giants could start rehab games in Sacramento on Tuesday
Joe Panik suffered a concussion on August 13, and Johnny Cueto hasn’t started a game since July 14.
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Giants promote No. 7 prospect, Duggar now on Major League doorstep
For years, the San Francisco Giants have struggled to produce homegrown outfielders.
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Veteran outfielder opts out of deal with Giants [report]
The veteran outfielder opted out of his minor league deal with the Giants on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. He is apparently looking to sign with a team headed to the postseason.
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Krukow explains why Posey was so angry after being hit by pitch
After Buster Posey expressed some rare frustration after being hit by a pitch in Sunday’s game, Mike Krukow joined Murph and Mac on KNBR to discuss why Posey became so angry.
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Giants 2017 first-round pick removed from game after being drilled in head by pitch
The Giants’ first-round draft pick in the 2017 draft, Heliot Ramos, went down in a heap on Sunday in a rookie league game after being nailed in the helmet by a fastball.
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Aug 20, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsBumgarner continues to build stamina, looks unfazed in return from injury
In the top of the second inning, Phillies’ center-fielder Nick Williams smoked a line drive off Madison Bumgarner’s calf for a base hit. Many of the 39,921 fans in attendance at AT&T Park held their breath for a split second. Giants’ manager Bruce Bochy knew, however, that there was nothing to worry about.
