http://mlb.mlb.com SF Homepage News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:32:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50989192&vkey=breakingbarriers&c_id=mlb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:04:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50989192&vkey=breakingbarriers&c_id=mlb Passion. It's a word that sums up Hunter Pence up perfectly. After helping the Giants to a World Series championship in 2012 with his play as well as his voice, the outfielder reflects on his experiences and what he has learned. Meggie Zahneis http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:04:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf On Monday, after grabbing a two-run lead with a three-run fourth inning, the Giants failed to score another run, and the Padres won, 5-3, in the 13-inning series opener Monday. Andrew Owens http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50940832&notebook_id=50942672&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:44:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50940832&notebook_id=50942672&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf When Brandon Crawford arrived at AT&T Park for Monday's game against the Padres, he found himself penciled into the No. 3 slot of the lineup for the first time this season as the Giants battle injuries and Buster Posey was given a day off. Andrew Owens http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50940832&notebook_id=50941940&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:32:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50940832&notebook_id=50941940&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Monday marked Giants second-round Draft pick Ryder Jones' first trip to AT&T Park, but it was by no means his first exposure to the organization. Andrew Owens http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=sf Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:47:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=sf Andrew Cashner will try to keep up his stellar pace Tuesday as the Padres take on the Giants and Matt Cain at AT&T Park. Quinn Roberts http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_sfnmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_sfnmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Tim Lincecum recorded his fifth quality start in 14 outings, but it wasn't enough as the Giants dropped Sunday's finale of their nine-game trip to the Atlanta Braves, 3-0. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50868372&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:46:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50868372&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Baseball fans go to AT&T Park in San Francisco to watch a contending ballclub, but foodies can also go to delight their taste buds. Alyson Footer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50861060&notebook_id=50860862&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:23:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50861060&notebook_id=50860862&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Though Angel Pagan acknowledged Sunday that surgery was mentioned as an option for fixing his strained left hamstring, the Giants center fielder and leadoff hitter continued to believe that he can heal sufficiently and rejoin the lineup in the relatively near future. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50861060&notebook_id=50861346&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:20:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50861060&notebook_id=50861346&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Aware of Brandon Belt's tendency to pull ground balls to the right side and stroke them up the middle, opponents have begun shifting their infielders to reflect the left-handed batter's hitting habits. The positioning has not fazed Belt at all. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808016&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:00:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808016&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Giants catcher Buster Posey and third baseman Pablo Sandoval are facing stiff challenges for the lead at their positions in the All-Star voting. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_sfnmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:33:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_sfnmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Giants closer Sergio Romo, whose control is impeccable, walked two batters in the ninth inning to help set up Freddie Freeman's tiebreaking RBI single that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory Saturday. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715434&notebook_id=50717842&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:26:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715434&notebook_id=50717842&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Right-hander Ryan Vogelsong's recovery from his fractured right pinkie could accelerate Tuesday, when he expects removal of two of the five pins holding his hand together. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715434&notebook_id=50717836&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:21:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715434&notebook_id=50717836&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro tested his injured left pinkie by taking batting practice before Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715434&notebook_id=50717434&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:19:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715434&notebook_id=50717434&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Buster Posey started only his fourth game at first base Saturday, though he's likely to find himself at that spot more frequently in coming weeks. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_sfnmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:14:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_sfnmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Madison Bumgarner approached history again Friday, holding the Atlanta Braves hitless for five innings before finishing with a two-hitter over seven innings as the Giants prevailed, 6-0. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50625422&notebook_id=50625910&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:23:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50625422&notebook_id=50625910&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf The Giants likely will decide by the middle of next week whether to place second baseman Marco Scutaro on the 15-day disabled list. Scutaro, who was diagnosed with a mallet finger on his left pinkie after he was hit by a pitch last Tuesday at Pittsburgh, showed signs of improvement Friday. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50577040&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:51:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50577040&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan who suffered brain damage after being beaten at Dodger Stadium, returned home after two years in hospitals and rehabilitation centers, according to The Associated Press. Jesse Sanchez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50541388&notebook_id=50576034&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:42:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50541388&notebook_id=50576034&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Nick Noonan lost his first Major League home run in Thursday night's ninth inning when umpires reviewed the ninth-inning, leadoff drive he hit off Pittsburgh right-hander Vin Mazzaro. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_sfnmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:43:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_sfnmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Matt Cain didn't duplicate the wondrous effort he delivered last June 13 -- the 22nd perfect game in baseball history. But he still generated plenty of zeros while allowing two hits in 6 2/3 shutout innings Thursday as the Giants routed the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-0. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50541388&notebook_id=50552684&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:58:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50541388&notebook_id=50552684&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Bruce Bochy, who will pilot the National League squad as the manager of last year's World Series-winning Giants, took a New York, New York approach in selecting Washington manager Davey Johnson and Mets manager Terry Collins as his coaches for the July 16 Midsummer Classic at Citi Field. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50541388&notebook_id=50541088&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:56:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50541388&notebook_id=50541088&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Making pregame personnel moves for the fourth time in five playing dates, including the last three games, the Giants recalled catcher Hector Sanchez and right-hander Jake Dunning from Triple-A Fresno on Thursday. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_sfnmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:50:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_sfnmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Barry Zito's road ERA didn't get any better Wednesday. Neither did the Giants as the Pittsburgh Pirates thrashed them, 12-8. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50430954&notebook_id=50432206&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:53:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50430954&notebook_id=50432206&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro remained intent on playing with an injured left pinkie, but his attempt to return to the lineup must wait until the swelling and pain in his finger subside. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50430954&notebook_id=50430184&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:30:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50430954&notebook_id=50430184&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Shortly after the Giants optioned righty George Kontos to Triple-A Fresno and recalled Sandy Rosario from the same club on Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced suspensions of one game for Giants manager Bruce Bochy and three games for Kontos, who was also fined. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50408412&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:57:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50408412&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf It has been a strange year for the defending World Series champions, with the offense carrying a struggling starting rotation. However, injuries to key hitters will force the Giants to get more from their starters. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50306496&notebook_id=50318830&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:30:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50306496&notebook_id=50318830&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Giants manager Bruce Bochy expressed optimism Tuesday that Pablo Sandoval's injured left foot will heal by the time the third baseman's minimum stint on the disabled list ends, or shortly afterward. Sandoval officially went on the 15-day DL with a strained peroneal tendon in his foot. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_11_sfnmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:12:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_11_sfnmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf From the Giants' perspective, the true outcome of their 8-2 loss Tuesday night to the Pirates won't be known until Wednesday, when more is learned about the status of Marco Scutaro's injured left pinkie. Chris Haft