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Hunter Pence scratched from Giants’ lineup on Tuesday night
With less than an hour to go before Tuesday evening’s contest against the Brewers, the Giants were forced to make a late switch to their lineup.
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Bochy outlines rehab plan for Cueto, targets weekend return for Panik
Both Johnny Cueto and Joe Panik will begin their respective rehab assignments Tuesday night in Sacramento.
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Melancon ready for the ninth, but Dyson will continue as Giants’ closer
The Giants signed Mark Melancon to a four-year, $62 million last offseason to serve as the team’s closer. And on Tuesday afternoon, Giants’ manager Bruce Bochy declared that Melancon is ready to close ballgames.
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Aug 21, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Stratton (34) throws to the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsStratton deserves more starts, should force Giants to use six-man rotation in September
Chris Stratton wants to pitch every five days. And with the way he’s thrown in his last two starts, the Giants’ rookie may one day have the opportunity to do so.
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Plenty of Giants playing for more than just pride as 2017 winds down
There’s pride at stake and plenty left to prove over the final 35 games of the season for an organization that hasn’t been in this position throughout the decade.
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Aug 21, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) hits a base hit against the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsBochy ready to test Melancon, not worried about Sandoval after injury
Giants’ skipper Bruce Bochy faces the same restrictions every other manager baseball faces on a daily basis. Though he could probably use a team with more depth, Bochy is limited to the 25 players he has in his clubhouse for every game.
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Nick Hundley wanted in on Chris Stratton’s postgame interview
Stratton’s recent success led to a relatively full group interview for the rookie following the Giants’ 2-0 win Monday night over the Milwaukee Brewers. The group then grew by one when Giants catcher Nick Hundley joined the throng.
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Aug 21, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Stratton (34) throws to the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsStratton’s strong effort leads Giants to first home shutout win in 2017
In the past, Bruce Bochy has praised Chris Stratton’s stuff, saying that the franchise’s first round draft pick back in 2012 has the “equipment” to succeed at the Major League level, but it’s unlikely the Giants believed Stratton would assimilate so well after enduring struggles with AAA Sacramento.
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Aug 7, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) reacts after hitting a double against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsSandoval leaves game against Brewers after hit by pitch
The San Francisco Giants have had a slew of injuries in their infield in recent weeks.
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Aug 25, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) is greeted by manager Bruce Bochy (15) and pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) after a 2 run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsTwo injured Giants could start rehab games in Sacramento on Tuesday
Joe Panik suffered a concussion on August 13, and Johnny Cueto hasn’t started a game since July 14.
