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May 29, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (60) and Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in a fight after Harper was hit by the pitch of Strickland during the eighth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsStrickland, Giants unlikely to receive warm welcome in Washington
On May 29, Hunter Strickland reached back and delivered a 97-mile per hour fastball that clocked Nationals’ outfielder Bryce Harper directly in his hip.
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Nunez providing immediate impact in Boston, Giants’ new prospects still years away
In two and a half weeks, Nunez has seemingly brought more to Boston than Sandoval did in two and a half years. In 11 games with the Red Sox, Nunez has hit .420 and provided a big-time spark for a team looking to make noise in October.
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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 SportsA behind-the-scenes look at Pablo Sandoval’s presence in the Giants’ clubhouse
Three hours ahead of the Giants’ Saturday evening matchup with the Diamondbacks, relief pitcher Albert Suarez, outfielder Gorkys Hernandez and outfielder Jarrett Parker were sitting around their lockers, busting up in laughter and bouncing stories off the centerpiece of the conversation. That centerpiece, of course, was Pablo Sandoval.
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Larry Baer: Teams called about Posey, Bumgarner at trade deadline
Baer indicated that at least a couple young managers inquired about both Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner, but stated that the organization never considered involving either in a trade.
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Murph: The nicknames we’d like to see on the Giants’ jerseys
If only frustrated Giants fans could have stitched nicknames on the 2017 squad to exhaust rage over a season gone wrong! A partial list might go as follows
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“Battle of the Bay” trophy to be made from old Bay Bridge steel [report]
It looks like the A’s and Giants will be playing for more than just pride during their annual face off in the coming years.
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Parker’s success showcasing possible end to left-field power struggles
Long story short, Parker holds a slight upper hand in the left field mixing pot for now, should he keep showcasing his power and prove that it is sustainable.
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Aug 9, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsBumgarner puts shoulder behind him, leaves no doubt he’s back
After three straight starts in which he lasted seven innings –three starts in which he allowed a combined three earned runs against a trio of National League playoff contenders– Madison Bumgarner stood in the Giants’ clubhouse and answered a round of questions about the strength of his left shoulder.
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Aug 9, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsBumgarner shoves Cubs aside, helps Giants clinch second straight series
There were days when a Madison Bumgarner start at AT&T Park against the defending World Series champions had serious implications. And perhaps, in a micro sense, Wednesday was one of those days.
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Jul 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Austin Slater (53) high-fives starting pitcher Matt Moore (45) after Slater hit a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsGiants outfield should become crowded, more competitive in September
Earlier this season, Giants’ manager Bruce Bochy called the team’s left field situation a “black hole.”
