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Jul 24, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher George Kontos (70) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsKontos on waiver claim: ‘It just felt like six years of memories piled up on my shoulders real quick’
It’s hard to find a player who was as universally well-liked in the Giants’ clubhouse as George Kontos was. And that’s what made Saturday a bittersweet day for Kontos, his teammates and the Giants’ coaching staff.
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Jun 19, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Boston Red Sox third basemen Pablo Sandoval (48) makes a throw to first for an out against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY SportsBochy explains decision to call up Sandoval: ‘We need a little presence here’
In an ideal world for both parties, Pablo Sandoval would still be a member of the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants would still be in the playoff hunt in the National League. But 2017 has hardly been ideal for Sandoval, or for the Giants, and now, they’ll try to recreate some magic…
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Pablo Sandoval on return to Giants: ‘Everything happens for a reason’
When Pablo Sandoval left San Francisco to sign with the Boston Red Sox after the Giants won the 2014 World Series, the thought of Sandoval ever returning to don the orange and black was far-fetched.
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Oct 10, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; A general view of the exterior of the stadium before game three of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsMarty Lurie, author Chris Mavraedis to break barriers on Giants’ postgame show
Marty Lurie’s knowledge of the Giants is encyclopedic, so mistakes are few and far between. But when he makes them, there’s one person who’s ready to offer Lurie a helping hand.
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Jul 5, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) takes the ball to relieve relief pitcher George Kontos (70) in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsKontos awarded to Pirates on waiver claim
Outside of Matt Cain and Madison Bumgarner, only one member of the Giants’ pitching staff had claimed multiple World Series titles with San Francisco. Now, George Kontos will take his rings to Pittsburgh.
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Why the Giants just called up Pablo Sandoval, a .207 hitter at AAA
It was only a matter of time. That was the sentiment expressed among Giants’ fans when the franchise signed 30-year-old infielder Pablo Sandoval to a Minor League contract on July 22.
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Giants call up Pablo Sandoval, place Brandon Belt on disabled list
Earlier this week, Giants’ manager Bruce Bochy said, “When that right times comes, it’ll happen.” For Pablo Sandoval, that right time is now.
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Bochy on Bumgarner: ‘That’s why wins for a starter, they can throw that number out’
Some nights, you win the lottery. On others, your ticket loses its value. That’s the life of a Major League pitcher, and lately, Madison Bumgarner has fallen on hard luck.
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Belt shows concussion symptoms, will be evaluated Saturday
Brandon Belt is showing concussion symptoms after being hit in the helmet by a pitch in the sixth inning.
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Aug 4, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsGoldschmidt bests Bumgarner, helps down Giants in battle of NL West stars
Whether it’s the Rockies’ Nolan Arenado, the Dodgers’ Corey Seager, or even the Padres’ Hector Sanchez, every division rival seems to have a player the Giants just can’t seem to figure out. For the Arizona Diamondbacks, it’s Paul Goldschmidt.
