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Apr 4, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsD’backs use timely hitting, clutch pitching to beat Giants 8-6
Matt Moore pitched well into the sixth inning but some bad defense and timely D’backs hitting sunk the Giants 8-6.
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Everything you need to know ahead of Matt Moore’s first start of 2017
Matt Moore makes his season debut and Taijuan Walker makes his Dbacks debut. Here’s what to watch for from the two young starters…
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Giants nearing deal with veteran outfielder Drew Stubbs [report]
With their depth in center field already wearing thin just two games into the regular season, the San Francisco Giants are nearing a minor-league deal with veteran outfielder Drew Stubbs, as first reported by Andrew Baggarly of the Bay Area News Group.
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Apr 4, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) slaps hands with right fielder Hunter Pence (8) after scoring a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsGiants’ bats, bullpen key 8-4 win over Arizona
San Francisco pounds out 15 hits in first victory of 2017.
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Pair of Giants minor league catchers suspended for failed drug tests
Not the best bit of news for San Francisco’s farm system to get the season started.
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Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY SportsAaron Hill’s versatility could be key to Giants late inning success
Aaron Hill’s ability to play defense and hit for power makes him one of the most valuable bench players in the NL West.
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Kuiper: Giants need to figure out the 8th inning
Derek Law entered the 8th inning Sunday and allowed three hits and a run before being pulled from the game without registering an out. Ty Blach and Hunter Strickland finished the inning off, before Mark Melancon blew the save in the 9th.
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Baggarly: Giants saw ‘big time positives’ from Bumgarner’s first start
Bay Area News Group’s Andy Baggarly talks about Game 1 of 162.
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Crawford on Opening Day loss: There’s nothing that needs to be said
San Francisco’s star shortstop took 10 minutes to call into KNBR on Monday to discuss Opening Day, and in particular Mark Melancon. The high-priced closer blew his first save opportunity in a new uniform, causing some angst among the fan base. Including the postseason, the Giants blew 32 saves a year ago.
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Inside China Basin: Chris Marrero says he’s ready for his turn
From the food, to the stretching, to the preparation to the game, new Giants backup left fielder and first baseman Chris Marrero has been blown away by how the San Francisco Giants operate.
