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Kurkjian: I don’t think Matt Cain can turn it around
It’s been a rough spring for Matt Cain. The Giants’ fifth starter posted a 7.82 ERA in seven starts during the pre-season, showing little improvement from the 5.64 ERA he posted last season, or the 5.79 ERA he had in 2014. Despite the fact that the Giants are giving him one last shot to turn…
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Bruce Bochy announces how Giants will start season in left field
SAN FRANCISCO – There have been two major questions facing Bruce Bochy this preseason. Who will be the team’s fifth starter, and how will the team handle the duties at left field. Bochy answered the latter Thursday night following his team’s 3-0 win over the Athletics. “You’re looking more at a platoon (in left field) to start with,”…
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Cueto on if he checks the radar: ‘No…If I want to throw really fast, I throw fast’
After the game, reporters asked Cueto it it was his idea to turn off the radar gun that shows the crowd the speed of the pitcher’s pitch (the radar gun at AT&T was off the entire game).
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Giants players will compete for urinal shaped M-V-Pee trophy in 2017
The science of sport has come a long way, in perhaps no sport more than Major League Baseball…and the San Francisco Giants seem to be taking it to the next level.
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Jeff Samardzija: Adding curveball provided breath of fresh air last season
Joe Castellano is an insider on the ground covering the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He is the host of the Inside China Basin podcast, with updates three times a week during the season, delivering up to date Giants news and information. In the most recent episode of Inside China Basin, Castellano speaks with Giants…
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A’s taking hat swap to another level
As part of Spirit Week to celebrate their 50th season in Oakland, the A’s are holding a hat swap at events throughout the week, where fans can trade in Giants hats for free A’s ones.
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Bobby Evans: Chris Marrero has done everything he can to make Giants’ roster
Just one in a seemingly endless list of non-roster invitees to Giants camp this spring, outfielder Chris Marrero has been a revelation. The former first round pick of the Washington Nationals crushed the ball in Arizona, with his seven home runs tied for second amongst all major leaguers this spring, behind only MVP candidate Bryce…
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Kuiper: Osich a key piece in Giants bullpen after Will Smith’s injury
The Giants bullpen is going through a major period of transition. Longtime relievers are no longer in San Francisco and new closer Mark Melancon is joining the team from Washington. However, the injury to Will Smith has created a big question to be answered as the season gets underway.
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Answering the Giants’ three biggest questions heading into spring training
Nearly two months ago, we laid out the three biggest unanswered questions for the Giants as they prepared to head to Scottsdale, AZ. Spring training has now come and gone, with one final exhibition series against the A’s on the slate before Sunday’s season opener.
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Giants announce promotional giveaways for upcoming season
The San Francisco Giants are known for having some of the best promotional giveaways in Major League Baseball. With opening day right around the corner, MLB.com released it’s top 10 giveaways for the 2017 season, and it’s no surprise that the Orange and Black are represented. Coming in at No.7 is the “Buster hugs blanket”,…
