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Panik delivers as Giants beat Royals 2-1 in 11 innings
Derek Law (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings of relief for San Francisco, and Mark Melancon struck out Raul Mondesi with runners on first and second in the 11th for his third save of the year.
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Bochy sends humorous text message to Baggarly following heart procedure
There was some concern from Giants fans Tuesday, though, after learning of Bochy’s third heart procedure. The manager will miss this series against the Royals, and will meet the team in Colorado for a weekend series with the Rockies.
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Giants activate C Buster Posey from concussion list
Posey was the designated hitter batting cleanup for the opener of a two-game series in Kansas City, and bench coach Ron Wotus said Posey will likely serve as the DH on Wednesday, too.
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Giants should promote Christian Arroyo to reverse the mojo
Arroyo’s minor-league experience is not insignificant. It’s getting past the time to say seasoning is still needed. And Arroyo’s start in AAA Sacramento — 18-for-39 (.462 batting average), with three doubles, a home run and an OPS of 1.115 — has Giants fans properly salivating.
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Bruce Bochy undergoes minor heart procedure
The procedure, which was performed in San Diego, was a success and Bochy will be resting comfortably at his home tonight. He will rejoin the team in Colorado on Friday.
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Javier Lopez: Samardzija is having trouble with his command
The Giants signed the right-hander to a five-year, $90 million in December of 2016. The 32-year-old went 12-11 last season with a 3.81 ERA and he ate up 203.1 innings. The Giants have lost all three of Samardzija’s starts so far in 2017, although he’s averaging 8 strikeouts per game
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Apr 10, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) enters the dugout before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsOffense struggles late as Giants fall to Rockies 4-3 in series finale
The Giants scored three in the bottom half of the first but failed to push another run across for the rest of the game.
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Giants trade Clayton Blackburn to Rangers for minor league infielder
Blackburn, who was designated for assignment this past Tuesday, was originally selected by the Giants in the 16th round of the 2011 First Year Player Draft. He made one start for the Sacramento River Cats this season and allowed five runs on six hits in 3.0 innings of work
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Apr 15, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Jarrett Parker (center) is helped off the field after an injury in the third inning of their MLB baseball game with the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsJarrett Parker placed on 60-day DL, Okert recalled from Sacramento
SAN FRANCISCO-The Giants placed left fielder Jarrett Parker on the 60-day disabled list following a spectacular catch where he crashed into the wall and broke his collar bone. In the absence of Parker San Francisco has recalled left handed reliever Steven Okert from Sacramento. Okert will give the giants another south paw option out of…
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Apr 14, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Chris Marrero (49) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY SportsChris Marrero on the Rockies’ Tyler Chatwood and Parker’s injury
After the Giants 5-0 loss to Colorado, left fielder Chris Marrero talked to reporters about his approach versus the Rockies Tyler Chatwood. Marrero also shared his thoughts on Jarrett Parker, who suffered a broken collarbone after making a spectacular grab and then crashed hard into the left field wall.
