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Sandoval’s arrival energizes clubhouse, sparks Giants comeback victory
In his return to San Francisco, Pablo Sandoval got the scoring started for the Giants.
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Aug 3, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Jarrett Parker (6) smiles after the win against the Oakland Athletics at AT&T Park. The Giants defeated the Athletics 11-2. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsParker’s bat, glove key Giants’ largest comeback win of 2017
Jarrett Parker is one of the Giants’ hottest hitters, a clear defensive standout and a player who could help his cause significantly if he continues to play well for the remainder of the regular season.
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Aug 5, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) fields a ground ball against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY SportsGiants honor their past in style with walkoff win over D’Backs
Since the start of the 2017 season, the Giants have had August 5 circled on their calendar as the day they would turn back the clock.
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As Giants pay tribute to ’97 team, franchise greats analyze how team can recover from 2017 demise
Former standouts from the 1997 team offered some solid opinions on what the Giants can do to bounce back from 2017.
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Estes compares 1997 Giants’ worst-to-first run to possible 2018 rebound
Can the Giants turn it around in 2018? Shawn Estes believes so.
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Jul 24, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher George Kontos (70) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsKontos on waiver claim: ‘It just felt like six years of memories piled up on my shoulders real quick’
It’s hard to find a player who was as universally well-liked in the Giants’ clubhouse as George Kontos was. And that’s what made Saturday a bittersweet day for Kontos, his teammates and the Giants’ coaching staff.
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Jun 19, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Boston Red Sox third basemen Pablo Sandoval (48) makes a throw to first for an out against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY SportsBochy explains decision to call up Sandoval: ‘We need a little presence here’
In an ideal world for both parties, Pablo Sandoval would still be a member of the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants would still be in the playoff hunt in the National League. But 2017 has hardly been ideal for Sandoval, or for the Giants, and now, they’ll try to recreate some magic…
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Pablo Sandoval on return to Giants: ‘Everything happens for a reason’
When Pablo Sandoval left San Francisco to sign with the Boston Red Sox after the Giants won the 2014 World Series, the thought of Sandoval ever returning to don the orange and black was far-fetched.
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Oct 10, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; A general view of the exterior of the stadium before game three of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsMarty Lurie, author Chris Mavraedis to break barriers on Giants’ postgame show
Marty Lurie’s knowledge of the Giants is encyclopedic, so mistakes are few and far between. But when he makes them, there’s one person who’s ready to offer Lurie a helping hand.
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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.
