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Ishikawa approaches return
4 hours ago - chrishaft.mlblogs.com
... in a Minor League exhibition Wednesday, marking his initial appearance in the field this spring. Ishikawa tore ligaments in his left foot before camp opened but has progressed steadily. He said that he accumulated at-bats in Minor League intrasquad games Monday and Tuesday. While his Giants teammates enjoy Thursday's off-day, Ishikawa will report to the Minor League complex to play another game. Barring setbacks, he believes that he can play in a Cactus League game by Friday or Saturday. Ishikawa has tested his foot by running the bases after each game. "I don't know what the speed ... Read More »
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Meulens hopes to ignite Giants offense
5 hours ago - mlb.mlb.com
... I can make the positive things last." Ideally, with this outlook, a hot streak would continue and a slump would end before it begins. In reality, this kind of nirvana is unattainable. All the Giants really want from Meulens is to help them score more runs. They ranked th among National League teams in that category last season, almost nullifying their outstanding pitching. Though Spring Training results are often meaningless, the Giants' offense has shown hints of improvement under Meulens, who gained the nickname "Bam Bam" as a player. San Francisco entered Wednesday having scored ... Read More »
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Zito leads Giants arms in containing Athletics
6 hours ago - sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com
... plate: After Eric Patterson led off the game with a base hit, Kevin Kouzmanoff put the Athletics on the board early with an RBI double. Oakland's new third baseman was -for- on the day, as was Ryan Sweeney. Shortstop Cliff Pennington was the only other Athletics player to collect a hit, as the team tallied just six total. News & Features Sights & Sounds Spring Training Info Giants on the mound: Making his third spring start, southpaw Barry Zito tossed / innings against his former team, surrendering one run, four hits and three walks while fanning one before being relieved by Tony ... Read More »
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Anderson strong in outing vs. Giants
6 hours ago - oakland.athletics.mlb.com
... plate: After Eric Patterson led off the game with a base hit, Kevin Kouzmanoff put the Athletics on the board early with an RBI double. Oakland's new third baseman was -for- on the day, as was Ryan Sweeney. Shortstop Cliff Pennington was the only other Athletics player to collect a hit, as the team tallied just six total. News & Features Sights & Sounds Spring Training Info Giants on the mound: Making his third spring start, southpaw Barry Zito tossed / innings against his former team, surrendering one run, four hits and three walks while fanning one before being relieved by Tony ... Read More »
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Linecum struggles in loss to Cleveland
22 hours ago - sacbee.com
GOODYEAR, Ariz. - As Jake Westbrook ran sprints in the outfield grass, a Cleveland fan leaned over the railing in right field and offered his critique. "Hey, Jake," the man hollered. "Great outing." Westbrook smiled. "Thanks," he said. One more step in the comeback complete. Westbrook, w Read More »
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Tim Lincecum sets out to be sharper on Day 1
1 day ago - sfgate.com
... Houston on April and admitted he needs to find a way to "turn that switch on a little sooner." The double Cy Young winner is always loose before starts, maybe too loose for a season opener, and hopes to be more focused for this year's opener against Roy Oswalt , not so much for his sake but the team's. "It's like Ive been saying," he said. "Last year we opened the door, and this year we need to kick the thing through, starting from Day ." Lincecum has a ways to prepare. After allowing four runs in four innings in Tuesday's - loss to Cleveland, he has surrendered runs (eight ... Read More »
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Giants cut eight players
1 day ago - sfgate.com
... OF Wendell Fairley, C Johnny Monell, OF Thomas Neal, IF Nick Noonan, C Hector Sanchez and C Jackson Williams. The only mild surprise is Pill, because I was told he would get a long look this spring. But that was before B Aubrey Huff's defensive deficiencies became so apparent, prompting the team to give Buster Posey and John Bowker some longer looks at first base. Pill needs to get his work in the minor-league camp. This digital dugout is the yap zone for the Giants on SFGate.com. Advertising Services: ... Read More »
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Velez has a tough day amid a tough fight for a job
1 day ago - sfgate.com
... this spring will play a part in the decision-making. We know what Geno is capable of. At the same time we've got three or four guys competing for jobs." While that is true, there really is a competition within a competition. Bochy acknowledged that either Velez or Andres Torres should make the team because they are the only backups capable of playing center field. Of course, there are scenarios in which both could make the team, but maybe not, and Torres has looked very good this spring. Torres' . average includes three doubles, two triples and a home run. Velez is hitting . ... Read More »
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Bumgarner has so-so outing in Giants' win
1 day ago - sacbee.com
SURPRISE, Ariz. Giants pitching prospect Madison Bumgarner allowed three runs and three hits with three walks and a hit batter as a San Francisco split squad earned an - victory over Texas on Monday. Bumgarner is considered a long shot to earn a spot in the Giants' rotation. "Figh Read More »
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Lincecum to skip Tucson trip
2 days ago - chrishaft.mlblogs.com
. The right-hander's following turn would come against Arizona on Sunday in Tucson, but the Giants would prefer to spare him the four-hour round trip. Read More »
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Mota, Bautista strong for Giants
2 days ago - mlb.mlb.com
. Monday, March Padres at the plate: The Padres got singles from Will Venable (second inning) and Everth Cabrera (third) and then stolen bases by each. Read More »
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Giants 8, Rangers 5
2 days ago - rangersblog.dallasnews.com
Rich Harden allowed five runs on five hits in / innings as the Rangers fell to - in Cactus League play with an - loss to San Francisco. Harden's effort, though, was his best of the spring. He showed more velocity with his fastball, hitting mph on the gun, and found some consistency wit Read More »