San Francisco Giants

Coming off nearly a perfect game in his seven-inning start against the Dodgers on Friday night, Johnny Cueto said he was able to prepare for the regular season better, knowing that his family was in good health.

After hitting back-to-back game-winning home runs, Joe Panik confessed that he enjoys getting booed at Dodger Stadium.

For the second straight game, Joe Panik delivers the Giants a solo home run that was the deciding factor in their 1-0 victory over the Dodgers on Friday night.

Panik once again gave the Giants a 1-0 lead over the Dodgers, just as he did on Opening Day against Clayton Kershow, this time going yard off Kenley Jansen in the bottom of the 9th inning on Friday.

Before facing the Dodgers on March 30, Bruce Bochy said Jeff Samardzija is feeling good and making great progress after straining his pectoral muscle.

After a rough spring, it was reported that Jarrett Parker was released by the Giants on Friday evening.

After his dominant performance on Opening Day, the Giants will send Ty Blach to the mound to start their home opener on Tuesday.

In his first fill-in performance as the Giants’ closer, Hunter Strickland looked the part and then some in San Francisco’s 1-0 Opening Day victory over the Dodgers. Boasting a new-and-improved hard slider, Strickland got three consecutive outs after giving up a lead-off single to Matt Kemp for his first save of the season.

A strong debut from Johnny Cueto and quick offensive support against Alex Wood are the ingredients needed for the Giants to start the season 2-0.

Despite learning that he’d serve as the Giants closer until Mark Melancon returns on short notice, Hunter Strickland impressively sealed a 1-0 victory on Opening Day against the Dodgers on Thursday.