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Like Curry and his ankles, Bumgarner must overcome concerns about his shoulder before next contract
Clayton Kershaw, Chris Sale and Max Scherzer are incredible pitchers, and with each passing season, those three players continue to build Hall of Fame resumes. But if it’s Game 7 of the World Series and you have your choice of a horse to ride, San Francisco fans are taking the pitcher who looks like he…
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Jul 14, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) loses his helmet while at bat during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY SportsGiants overcome Cueto’s short start, Posey’s mammoth blast keys win over Padres
In the first half of the season, the San Francisco Giants were down and out. When they started the second half on Friday night in San Diego, they went down and starter Johnny Cueto came out.
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Jul 14, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY SportsCueto pulled after just four innings in first post All-Star break start
Friday night’s outing in San Diego was supposed to offer San Francisco Giants’ right-hander Johnny Cueto a fresh start.
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Apr 30, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (18) slides safely into second base as San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) awaits the ball in the fourth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsGiants open second half against the one team they must finish ahead of
After posting a 34-56 record through their first 90 games, the San Francisco Giants aren’t going to define success in the second half of the season in wins and losses. Except when it comes to how they stack up against the San Diego Padres.
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May 28, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; Francisco Giants 10 third baseman Eduardo Nunez (10) scores on a two run RBI by shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) (not pictured) in the second inning of their MLB baseball game with the the Atlanta Braves at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsWith second half starting, Giants activate potential trade chip Nunez
After sending outfielder Mac Williamson back to AAA Sacramento earlier this week, the Giants filled their open roster spot by activating third baseman Eduardo Nunez ahead of the team’s three-game series in San Diego.
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Don’t fret over Johnny Cueto’s inconsistencies, yet
Johnny Cueto’s first half didn’t go as expected. For the Giants sake, his second half needs to be far better.
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Apr 13, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws to the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of their MLB baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsWith playoffs out of reach, how Giants will define success in second half
For a roster loaded with players who have contributed to the Giants’ championship culture, the second half of the year will feature what could ultimately feel like an interminable stretch of meaningless baseball.
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Red Sox DFA Pablo Sandoval with multiple years remaining on his contract
The Red Sox cut Pablo Sandoval on Friday after their $95 million deal failed to pan out.
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Bobby Evans: ‘You may have to tear down a wall or two’
After the most underwhelming first half of the season in franchise history, San Francisco Giants’ general manager Bobby Evans could have used the All-Star break to celebrate the Giants’ shining star. Catcher Buster Posey was named to his fifth All-Star game this season, and the face of the Giants’ hit cleanup for the National League…
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Fitz: A dose of reality for Giants fans before the second half begins
Fan discussions about the Giants are tough ones currently. Sometimes the reality can be a little tougher to take.
