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Giants close to deal with Jean Machi [report]
The Giants are bringing back another familiar name, as they are close to signing reliever Jean Machi to a minor league deal, according to a report. #sfgiants are nearing a Triple-A deal/reunion with right-hander Jean Machi, so I hear. — Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) June 16, 2016 Machi was with the Giants for four seasons before being released…
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Cueto helps Giants piece together series sweep
SAN FRANCISCO — With the National League’s stolen base leader at first base, Johnny Cueto bolted off the mound. He charged at Jonathan Villar between first and second, a textbook maneuver to instigate a rundown. But Cueto had no interest in handing off the ball. He slapped his glove on the Brewers speedster, causing him…
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Bochy tells Murph & Mac he’s ‘open-minded’ about Bumgarner’s Derby aspirations
Giants manager Bruce Bochy joined Murph & Mac on KNBR and talked about his ace Madison Bumgarner’s desire to participate in the Home Run Derby.
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Giants sweep Brewers to win fifth straight
SAN FRANCISCO — If it wasn’t already apparent, the Brewers made it abundantly clear which of the two teams at AT&T Park this week could be playing into October. The visiting Brewers (30-36) crumbled for four errors on Wednesday afternoon, allowing the Giants (41-26) to score eight runs in two innings to sweep their fifth series…
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Pregame notes: Rotation still in flux
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants leaned on Albert Suarez to get them through Matt Cain’s last disabled list stint, but the substitution this time around might not be as clear cut. Cain landed on the disabled list Tuesday night after reaggravating his right hamstring on Monday. Suarez found out about the injury during Tuesday’s game,…
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Bumgarner shines in every aspect to beat Brewers
SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Bumgarner laughed off a question about feeling as comfortable in the batter’s box as he does on the mound. He sees first-hand how tough a hitter’s craft is, and has his own share of struggles when he’s not served fastball over the plate. But the spotlight shines on Bumgarner when he steps…
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