Krukow: With the right tools, Strickland ‘can be a closer’
Although Hunter Strickland enjoyed a rebound last season, Mike Krukow told Murph & Mac there are still things the right-hander can work on this season.
San Francisco Giants
Analyzing the Giants’ leadoff options in 2018
The Giants have Spring Training to set in stone which one of their several options will hit leadoff in 2018.
McCutchen takes Bumgarner deep during live batting practice
Andrew McCutchen wasted little time showing off his power during live batting practice on Tuesday morning, to the amazement and amusement of his teammates.
Fitz on what Warriors need to clean up, and new rules MLB should implement
Quick thoughts as basketball heads to the home stretch and baseball gets ready to begin…
Giants legend Orlando Cepeda rushed to hospital with undisclosed illness
Legendary Hall of Fame first baseman and former San Francisco Giant Orlando Cepeda has been rushed to the hospital with an undisclosed illness, team spokeswoman Stacy Slaughter confirmed to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle Monday night.
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Diamondbacks sign Jarrod Dyson to two-year deal [report]
After Jarrod Dyson signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday afternoon, the Giants reported top CF free agent option is off the market.
Marty Lurie reveals who he thinks should hit leadoff for Giants
While appearing on KNBR Monday morning, Marty Lurie shared who he’d have leadoff for the Giants in 2018.
Steven Duggar gives scouting report of his own game
Duggar joined the Marty Lurie Podcast Saturday and discussed his strengths as a player, as well as his relationships with other Giants top prospects.
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Eric Hosmer signs with Padres [report]
Although the San Diego Padres signed Eric Hosmer on Saturday evening, his small sample size in the NL West, especially AT&T Park, should be a comfort to the Giants.
Jim Bowden sees David Bell as possible successor to Bruce Bochy
In light of the belief that Bruce Bochy might be entering his final season as Giants manager, The Athletic’s Jim Bowden told Gary & Larry on Friday afternoon that he could see David Bell taking over as skipper sometime down the road.