|
|
| Ricardo Rincon has been pitching in the Mexican League since the end of spring training but now that the season is over, the New York Daily News reports Rincon will sign with the Mets and pitch at Triple-A New Orleans until the rosters are expanded September 1. |
|
|
|
| If Tim Lincecum wants to continue his push to the NL Cy Young Award he will need to continue his recent success. In his last two starts Lincecum has pitched 15.2 innings, struck out 15 and has lowered his league leading ERA to 2.48. |
|
|
|
| Giants hurler Noah Lowry's chances of returning to the Giants this season are minimal, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
|
|
|
| Barry Bonds, or actually, his lawyers, have asked a judge to drop 10 of the 14 charges against him in his perjury case, according to the AP. The lawyers are arguing that the questions asked of Bonds were far too ambiguous. |
|
|
|
| Jonathan Sanchez threw off a mound Sunday and is ready to come off the DL, but it will not happen before the Giants go on the road this weekend, according to the SF Chronicle. |
|
|
|
| Giants catcher Bengie Molina almost single-handedly beat the Padres by going 3-for-4 with a home run as part of a five RBI day in San Francisco's 7-4 win over the Padres. |
|
|
|
| Brian Wilson has been solid though unspectacular for the Giants, but he still has 35 saves on the season, including one in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Padres. |
|
|
|
| Noah Lowry continued his throwing program with a long toss session Saturday, according to the AP. Lowry has been out since March following lower forearm surgery. |
|
|
|
| Brian Wilson picked up his 34th save of the season Saturday, pitching a spotless ninth while striking out two. |
|
|
|
| Barry Zito put together a strong effort Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five over eight innings. He picked up his eighth win. |
|
|
|
| Pablo Sandoval now has a six game hitting streak, even though he has only played seven games in the major leagues. His 2-for-4 night helped the Giants beat the Padres 5-0. |
|
|
|
| Tim Lincecum continues his push for the Cy Young Award by tossing eight shutout innings against San Diego, giving up just four hits while striking out eight in the Giants 5-0 win. |
|
|
|
| Randy Winn is hitting .500 (17-for-34) over his last eight games, according to the SF Chronicle. |
|
|
|
| Emmanuel Burriss scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth to help the Giants defeat the Marlins 4-3 on Thursday. |
|
|
|
| An MRI revealed that Jonathan Sanchez has a mild rotator cuff strain (left shoulder), according to the SF Chronicle. |
|
|
|
| Barry Zito tossed seven shutout innings Monday in a 5-0 win over the Braves. He allowed five hits and two walks while striking out three. |
|
|
|
| Ryan Rohlinger has been struggling since his call-up from Double-A Connecticut, according to the SF Chronicle. He is 2-for-18 (.111) over five games. |
|
|
|
| The Giants didn't need a ton of offense with Tim Lincecum on the mound today, but first baseman Travis Ishikawa gave 'em what they needed for the 3-1 win over Atlanta. Ishikawa went 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season, good for two RBIs and one run scored on the day. |
|
|
|
| Giants ace Tim Lincecum was on his mark today as his mates put the Braves in the loss column, 3-1. Lincecum pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits with four walks and an impressive 10 strikeouts. |
|
|
|
| Matt Cain has gone 13 starts without allowing a home run, according to the SF Chronicle. That marks the longest streak in the majors since Tim Hudson's 13-game homerless streak in 2004. |
|
|
|
| Matt Palmer's major league debut didn't go as he likely dreamed. The rookie allowed seven hits and six runs over 2.1 innings against the Braves. He hurt his own cause by walking four and striking out none. |
|
|
|
| Pablo Sandoval will get a start at first base on Saturday against the Braves, the San Jose Mercury News reports. |
|
|
|
| Giants pitcher Jonathan Sanchez was scratched from his start against the Braves tonight due to a left shoulder strain, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Matt Palmer will make the start instead. |
|
|
|
| Buster Posey, the fifth overall pick of the MLB draft, signed a deal for $6.2 million, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
|
|
|
| Bruce Bochy expects Aaron Rowand to return to the lineup Saturday, according to the AP. |
|
|
|
| Matt Cain silenced the Braves' bats Friday, holding them to one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings. |
|
|
|
| Bengie Molina hasn't done much at the plate since July, but he had a big game Friday, picking up four singles and two RBI. |
|
|
|
| Randy Winn was 4-for-4 with a home run in San Fran's win over Atlanta Friday. The dinger was Randy's 100th of his career. |
|
|
|
| Barry Bonds won't be signing with the Rays or any other team anytime soon, and his agent is blaming major league baseball. "With (Carl) Crawford and (Evan) Longoria going down simultaneously, I thought I'd make one last vain attempt to reach out to Tampa Bay, and to no avail," Bonds' agent, Jeff Borris told FOXSports.com. "That's because major league baseball has been successful in their pursuit in blackballing Barry out of the game." The players union is investigating possible collusion against Bonds, but a grievance is unlikely. |
|
|
|
| Aaron Rowand sat out Friday's game, a day after exited a game with tightness in his back, according to MLB.com. "I feel a lot better today," said Rowand. |
|
|
|
| Tim Lincecum, who is recovering from a bruised right knee, played catch Thursday and is scheduled to throw off a bullpen mound today, according to the SF Chronicle. Manager Bruce Bochy said that making his next start Sunday is "not a question mark." |
|
|
|
| Geno Espineli has been sent down to Triple-A Fresno, according to the SF Chronicle. Matt Palmer was recalled from Fresno as the corresponding move. |
|
|
|
| Matt Palmer has been recalled from Triple-A Fresno, according to the SF Chronicle. Geno Espineli was sent down to Fresno as the adjoining move. |
|
|
|
| Randy Winn helped the Giants as much as he could with a 2-for-4 performance featuring a double and two RBI, but it wasn't enough as San Francisco lost 7-4 to Houston. |
|
|
|
| Aaron Rowand left Thursday's game in the second inning against the Astros due to tightness in his lower back, according to the AP. |
|
|
|
| Pablo Sandoval has been recalled from Double-A Connecticut, according to the Arizona Star. |
|
|
|
| Ryan Rohlinger has been recalled from Double-A Connecticut, according to the Arizona Star. |
|
|
|
| Jose Castillo has been designated for assignment by the Giants, according to the Arizona Star. Travis Ishikawa was recalled from Triple-A Fresno. |
|
|
|
| Barry Zito lost game number 15 on the season as he went 5.2 innings, allowing six earned runs on four hits and five walks in the team's loss to Houston. |
|
|
|
| Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum says he will make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Braves, according to MLB.com. |
|
|
|
| There is no time like the present for a struggling team to take a gander at the future of the club, and that's exactly what the San Francisco Giants are doing, according to the San Jose Mercury News. The Giants recalled first baseman Travis Ishikawa, third baseman Ryan Rohlinger and catcher Pablo Sandoval today. |
|
|
|
| The San Francisco Giants underwent a major roster change, sending first baseman John Bowker and catcher Steve Holm to Triple-A while designating third baseman Jose Castillo for assignment, according to the San Jose Mercury News. |
|
|
|
| Tim Lincecum sustained a bruised right knee during Tuesday's game against the Astros, according to the AP. |
|
|
|
| Despite losing Carl Crawford, outfielder Barry Bonds still isn't on the Rays' radar, according to the St. Petersburg Times. The team is also without Evan Longoria right now, but the team is confident they can keep winning, and Eric Hinske said, "Shoot, we don't feel like we're going to start losing a lot because they're gone. We're going to miss them, for sure, but we'll be fine."
|
|
|
|
| One night after striking out four times, Giants outfielder Aaron Rowand redeemed himself, going 2-for-4 with a home run, though it was not enough as San Francisco succumbed to the Astros. |
|
|
|
| Due to his struggles, the Giants are considering sending John Bowker to the minor leagues, according to the San Jose Mercury News. |
|
|
|
| Giants ace Tim Lincecum had to leave Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning when he was struck in the knee with a line drive, according to the AP. |
|
|
|
| Aaron Rowand had a golden sombrero on Monday night as he came to the plate four times and went back to the dugout with four strikeouts. |
|
|
|
| Jonathan Sanchez had a no-hitter through five innings before things fell apart on Monday night. Still, he only allowed two runs over seven innings as he walked just one batter while striking out two as his record fell to 8-9. |
|
|
|
| Eugenio Velez may not be playing every day, but that doesn't mean the Giants have soured on his prospects moving forward, according to MLB.com. "Ideally, we'd like to give him more consistent playing time," manager Bruce Bochy said. "But he's really been valuable in the role he's been in." |
|
|
|
| Randy Winn went 3-for-4 for the Giants in their victory over the Dodgers, scoring a run driving in three. |
|
|
|
| Matt Cain wasn't spectacular, but he gave his squad a chance to win by throwing seven innings, allowing four runs on six hits while walking four and striking out four. |
|
|
|
| Both pitchers put forth a strong performance, but the Giants prevailed with late scoring to secure the 3-2 win in 10 innings. For the Dodgers, it was RHP Hiroki Kuroda doing work, going eight innings to allow one run on eight hits with two walks and four strikeouts. The Giants fielded RHP Kevin Correia, going six innings to allow one run on six hits with three walks and five strikeouts. |
|
|
|
| Bengie Molina hit his ninth home run of the season on Friday night as he knocked in his team leading 64th and 65th runs of the year for the Giants. |
|
|
|
| Barry Zito struggled with the throwing quality strikes on Friday and he allowed six hits, three walks and five runs to the Dodgers in just five innings. Zito is now 6-14 on the year. |
|
|
|
| As of now, Ivan Ochoa is the Giants starting shortstop and Emmanuel Burriss is the starting second baseman, and could stay that way in 2009, according to the SF Chronicle. Manager Bruce Bochy said, "It's very possible. That's what we're doing now, taking a look at them. It's early, but I think they work well together, and they're getting some hits, too."
|
|
|
|
| Aaron Rowand notched his 10th homer of the year and drove in all three runs for the Giants Wednesday in a 3-2 win over Atlanta. |
|
|
|
| Tim Lincecum held the Braves to two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out eight over eight innings Wednesday to pick up his 12th win of the year. |
|
|
|
| Randy Winn had four singles and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over Atlanta. |
|
|
|
| Billy Sadler has been recalled from Triple-A Fresno, according to the AP. Right-hander Sergio Romo has been designated for assignment as the adjoining move. |
|
|
|
| Keiichi Yabu has been activated from the DL following his recovery from a sprained right middle finger, according to the AP. The Giants optioned reliever Osiris Matos to Triple-A Fresno as the corresponding move. |
|
|
|
| Keiichi Yabu is yet to be activated from the DL because the Giants cannot decide who to demote to clear a roster space for him, according to the SF Chronicle. |
|
|
|
| Updating an earlier report, the league reports any players the Giants placed on waivers last Friday can officially be claimed by other teams Tuesday. That may include Rich Aurilia , a player likely to be immediately targeted by the Mets, according to MLB.com. |
|
|
|
| Randy Winn went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI in the Giants 4-2 victory over Atlanta. |
|
|
|
| Matt Cain walked five batters, but he only allowed one run in six innings as San Francisco beat Atlanta 4-2. |
|
|
|
| The New York Mets are taking a look at Rich Aurilia to fill a hole in their outfield, according to MetsBlog.com. |
|
|
|
| Keiichi Yabu, who is recovering from a sprained right middle finger, said he hopes to be activated from the DL today, according to the SF Chronicle. He will be examined before Monday's game. |
|
|
|
| Randy Winn, back in the third hole with Fred Lewis getting a day off, had two hits, knocked in a run and stole his 21st base of the season on Sunday. |
|
|
|
| Kevin Correia was a hard luck loser on Sunday as the Padres managed to scored only two runs against him in 6.1 innings on Sunday. Correia walked four batters while allowing just three hits on the day. |
|
|
|
| Giants LHP Barry Zito is giving fantasy owners more than a few facts to ponder due to a sudden rise in production off the mound, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Zito pitched eight scoreless innings last night, allowing just three hits in a 2-0 win over the San Diego Padres. The former Oakland star is now 3-1 over his last five starts despite a horrific start that has him at 13 losses on the season. |
|
|
|
| Fred Lewis went 2-for-4 and scored a run in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Padres at PETCO Park. He also chipped in a stolen base, his 20th of the season. |
|
|
|
| Barry Zito hurled eight scoreless innings, with only three hits allowed, in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Padres, with four walks and five strikeouts. |
|
|
|
| Rich Aurilia will no longer see much playing time, as the Giants move in a younger direction, according to the San Jose Mercury News. "He'll still get in there two or three times a week," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. |
|
|
|
| Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel has confirmed that he wants to play again next year because his knee was feeling better, according to the San Jose Mercury News. |
|
|
|
| Brian Wilson pulled a Whodini act on Friday night as he loaded the bases before inducing a game ending double play for his NL leading 29th save of the season. |
|
|
|
| Tim Lincecum completley dominated the Padres for seven innings piling up 11 K while allowing only three hits and just one earned run on Friday night. He ended up with a no-decision when Jack Taschner blew the game by allowing a home run to Adrian Gonzalez. |
|
