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Jun 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Gorkys Hernandez (66) is tagged out by Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (17) on a steal attempt in the fourth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Cain, Morris implode in eight-run fifth inning, Giants lose seventh straight series
It’s hard to imagine a worse way to lose than on a walkoff, and in the past week, the San Francisco Giants have watched their opponents’ sprint onto the field to celebrate game-winning hits on three separate occasions. For the 2017 Giants, though, there are worse ways to lose, and sure enough, they found one…
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Jun 6, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain (18) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Cain, Garcia set for rematch in Giants-Braves series finale
Jamie Garcia got the best of the Giants’ Matt Cain in a pitching duel at San Francisco on May 26, the decisive seventh-inning hit in the 2-0 victory coming from the Atlanta Braves pitcher himself.
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Jun 13, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Dyson (49) pitches against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
In unstable Giants bullpen, Dyson’s emergence a welcome sight
When the Texas Rangers designated reliever Sam Dyson for assignment in late May, a small handful of clubs looking to stock their bullpens for a run at the postseason reportedly expressed interest. That’s why it came as a surprise when Dyson landed with the San Francisco Giants, a team that already dropped off the playoff…
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Johnny Cueto plans to opt out of contract at end of season [report]
The 31-year-old is expecting use his opt-out clause after the end of 2017.
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Kontos: ‘It’s definitely not too late to turn it around’
“It’s definitely not too late to turn it around, we’ve had flashes of playing really good baseball. Nobody in the clubhouse has lost hope of turning this season around, that’s for sure.”
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With trade deadline looming, Nunez expresses desire to remain with Giants
Eduardo Nunez has been one of the few bright spots for the San Francisco Giants during their abysmal start to the 2017 season. Nunez has put together a .299 / .323 / .413 line, while also leading the team with 17 stolen bases, good for fifth most in the major leagues.
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Jun 21, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) celebrates a run with manager Bruce Bochy (15) off of a triple by first baseman Brandon Belt (not pictured) in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Giants suffer third walkoff loss in last week, fall 5-3 in extra innings
You can call the 2017 San Francisco Giants a lot of names, but as long as Hunter Pence is around, you can’t call them quitters. For the second time in the last four games, Pence put a blown save on an opposing closer’s ledger with a ninth inning home run to keep the Giants alive.
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Jun 20, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) and center fielder Denard Span (2) celebrate a victory against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Braves late-inning collapse against Giants brings back memories of Brooks Conrad
Brooks Conrad is out of professional baseball, and the San Francisco Giants aren’t in the midst of a title hunt, but on Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Braves’ defense did its best Conrad impression to help the Giants score a come-from-behind win. Back in 2010, it was Conrad, a fill-in second baseman, who made a trio…
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Krukow on Law being sent down: ‘It’s not a surprise and I think it’s a little overdue’
Mike Krukow joined The Murph and Mac Show on KNBR Wednesday and said that he wasn’t surprised that the Giants decided to send down reliever Derek Law.
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Giants sign first-round pick to multi-million dollar contract [report]
The San Francisco Giants have signed their 2017 first-round draft pick Heliot Ramos sources told Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com.