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Reds score late to beat Giants 3-2
A pair of solo home runs were the only run production for the Giants on Thursday night, as the Reds picked up a 3-2 victory with some late inning offense. Pinch-hitter Scooter Gennett led off the eighth with a triple and came around to score later in the inning. Denard Span went 4-5 with a…
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Denard Span returns to lineup Thursday night vs. Reds
Thursday Denard Span will be back in the lineup for the San Francisco Giants after spending two weeks on the DL.
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Bochy updates status of Mark Melancon
Bruce Bochy said Mark Melancon should be ready to come off the DL when eligible on Tuesday, May 16. Melancon has a mild pronator strain in his throwing arm, but Bochy said if it was September, Melancon would likely be pitching.
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Murph: What’s in a nickname? For Christian Arroyo, it’s yet to be determined
Not looking to pick a fight with my good friends here at KNBR.com, but . . . we’re going to have to do something about already referring to Giants rookie Christian Arroyo as “The Kid.”
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Giants lack trade chips to improve themselves any time soon
Any way you slice it, through 35 games, the San Francisco Giants are the worst team in baseball. Their 12-23 record and -68 run differential are both the lowest marks in the majors. Their 115 runs scored and 183 runs allowed are both the worst in the National League. According to Fangraphs, the Giants have…
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Kurkjian: Giants should pay Bumgarner more regardless of injury
ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian joined The Audible on Thursday morning and said the Giants should break the bank for Madison Bumgarner despite his dirt-bike accident
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Crawford, Span expected to return tonight for Giants
Both Brandon Crawford and Denard Span are expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list before tonight’s game. Crawford (groin) and Span (shoulder) have both been out since mid-April.
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Giants return home with season already hanging in the balance
The Giants are back home for a four-game set against the Reds and three games against the rival Dodgers. San Francisco went 2-4 in six games against the two teams last week, including a three-game sweep against the Reds in which they outscored the Giants 31-5.
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Kurkjian: Giants don’t have prospects to trade for a left fielder like Ryan Braun
The Giants are in desperate need of a left fielder, but according to ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian, the Giants lack the prospect depth to make any moves. Giants left fielders have hit just two home runs combined this season.
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The Kid comes through, Giants end five game skid
The Giants came back from a late deficit with a four-run ninth inning to take down the Mets on Wednesday afternoon. After a scare in the bottom of the ninth, the Giants held on to win 6-5 and snap a five-game losing streak.
