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Triple play highlights loss for struggling Giants
SAN FRANCISCO —The Giants took “finding new ways to lose” into a different stratosphere on Friday night. Highlighted by an eighth-inning triple play, they fell to the Nationals, 4-1, for their 11th loss in the first 13 games of the second half. The Dodgers are winning at this time of writing, and if they hold…
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Reynolds recalls unusual journey to Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Count Matt Reynolds out of the group that thought he’d be pitching for the Giants. The freshly called-up left-hander spent the last two weeks in Triple-A Sacramento. The week before that he was in Double-A Richmond. And before he signed with the Giants on June 24? Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “It’s kind of been…
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Giants activate Nuñez, option Parker to Triple-A
The Giants have activated their latest trade acquisition, Eduardo Nuñez, ahead of Friday’s game against the Washington Nationals. Nuñez, who will wear No. 10, will take the roster spot of Jarrett Parker, who was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. Nuñez, 29, was slashing .296/.325/.439 with 12 home runs, 49 runs, 47 RBI and an American League-leading 27…
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Baer: We’re in first place for a reason and player morale is still high
Giants CEO Larry Baer joined Tolbert & Lund to discuss the Giants’ post All-Star break slump and the approach and process surrounding the upcoming trade deadline.
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▶︎ Hunter Pence posts video heading back to SF: ‘I’ll see you soon’
Hunter Pence’s rehab stint with Triple-A Sacramento is over and he appears to be ready to return to the Bay Area. In a video posted on Twitter, Pence tells fans he can’t wait to get back to playing in San Francisco and return to the field. Can't wait to see you guys. pic.twitter.com/d5xYSMzS5v — Hunter…
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Giants looking at Pirates closer Melancon [report]
The Giants are in the mix to land Pirates closer Mark Melancon, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The Giants have been shopping for a late inning reliever, starting with Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller, but those talks fell through due to a high asking price from the Yankees. Sources: #Indians, #SFGiants in mix…
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Royals SP Vólquez one of Giants’ targets [report]
Considering the Giants’ glaring need is pitching, it was surprising that the first trade they made was acquiring infielder Eduardo Núñez. But it appears the Giants are not done and have returned their focus to the pitching market. Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports the Giants have added Kansas City Royals pitcher Edinson Vólquez to their list of trade targets. The…
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Giants ‘appear to be out’ on Reds OF Bruce
Jay Bruce hurt the Giants when he came to San Francisco for a three-game series earlier this week. Bruce made pitcher-friendly AT&T Park look small. He hit four home runs in three games and drove in six runs. In his career at AT&T Park, Bruce has hit .319 with six home runs in 25 games,…
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Twins broadcaster Gladden: ‘Núñez’s energy is infectious’
Twins broadcaster Dan Gladden joined Murph & Mac to talk about what type of player the Giants are getting in Eduardo Nunez, who they acquired Thursday for pitching prospect Adalberto Mejia.
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Krukow: Giants aren’t done making moves after landing Núñez
Mike Krukow joined the KNBR Morning Show to talk about the Giants’ recent skid and trade for Eduardo Nunez. He talked about what he is seeing from the Giants’ quiet offense and offered his opinion on potential future trades.
