http://mlb.mlb.com SF Homepage News Sat, 25 May 2013 13:32:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_colmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf Sat, 25 May 2013 02:56:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_colmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf The Colorado Rockies have found a new way to subdue the Giants: Outpitch them. Colorado's 5-0 victory Friday night was its second straight shutout defeat of the Giants, who entered the game leading the National League in hitting before mustering five hits. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_25_colmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=sf Sat, 25 May 2013 01:36:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_25_colmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=sf Less than a week ago, Rockies right-hander Juan Nicasio and Giants left-hander Barry Zito squared off at Coors Field. Now, they'll face each other again, this time on Saturday at AT&T Park. Quinn Roberts http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48492562&notebook_id=48515874&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Fri, 24 May 2013 23:19:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48492562&notebook_id=48515874&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Barry Zito avoids overthinking when he faces an opponent in back-to-back starts, as he'll do Saturday when he faces the Colorado Rockies for the second time in a week. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48492562&notebook_id=48495134&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Fri, 24 May 2013 21:40:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48492562&notebook_id=48495134&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Manager Bruce Bochy said that the Giants likely will name a fifth starter for Tuesday's game at Oakland by Sunday. Besides swingman Chad Gaudin, possibilities include summoning left-hander Mike Kickham, right-hander Chris Heston or right-hander Shane Loux from Triple-A Fresno. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48492562&notebook_id=48494514&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Fri, 24 May 2013 21:37:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48492562&notebook_id=48494514&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that surgery is a "strong possibility" for right-hander Santiago Casilla, who's sidelined by an injured right knee. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48400846&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Thu, 23 May 2013 17:01:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48400846&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf By the time Dave Righetti's active Major League playing career ended in 1995, closers usually pitched only a ballgame's final inning. But Righetti routinely was asked to do much more than that as the New York Yankees' bullpen ace from 1984-90. It was common for him to work as many as three innings, occasionally longer, in pursuit of a save. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf Ian Desmond's RBI single broke a 10th-inning tie and lifted the Nationals to a 2-1 victory against the Giants, who were denied a three-game series sweep. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48297832&notebook_id=48303356&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48297832&notebook_id=48303356&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf As Ryan Vogelsong begins recovering from his fractured right hand, he knows that he might spend more energy trying to control his rehabilitation efforts than actually performing the exercises themselves. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48297832&notebook_id=48298144&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Wed, 22 May 2013 15:22:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48297832&notebook_id=48298144&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Ill Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval was out of Wednesday's lineup, as manager Bruce Bochy wanted to give the flu-stricken third baseman extra time to recover. First baseman Brandon Belt was also out of the lineup due to matchups and back tightness. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48291778&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Wed, 22 May 2013 15:05:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48291778&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf The Giants have a glitzy rotation, an All-Star catcher and a lot of good players who play better as a team than if they are broken down individually. Tracy Ringolsby http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf Wed, 22 May 2013 03:22:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf Pablo Sandoval delivered a two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning Tuesday to lift the Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48179834&notebook_id=48232580&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Tue, 21 May 2013 22:40:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48179834&notebook_id=48232580&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that he and the club's braintrust are "weighing all the options" regarding who will replace the injured Ryan Vogelsong in the starting rotation. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48179834&notebook_id=48231322&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Tue, 21 May 2013 22:35:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48179834&notebook_id=48231322&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Fittingly, one of the top Draft picks in Giants history will help represent the club at next month's Major League Baseball 2013 First-Year Player Draft, as Will Clark will be the team's standard-bearer along with Tony Siegle, San Francisco's senior advisor of baseball operations. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48225158&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Tue, 21 May 2013 22:10:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48225158&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf A few teams had multiple GIBBY winners as a result of an outstanding 2012 season, but none more than the World Series champion Giants, who separated themselves from the pack once again, with a grand total of four GIBBYs. The players accepted their awards Tuesday. Alyson Footer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48179834&notebook_id=48180196&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48179834&notebook_id=48180196&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf The Giants performed roster maintenance in the wake of Ryan Vogelsong's fractured throwing hand, placing Vogelsong and reliever Santiago Casilla on the disabled list Tuesday. First baseman Brett Pill and right-hander Sandy Rosario were recalled from Triple-A Fresno to fill the roster openings. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf Tue, 21 May 2013 03:37:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sf Ryan Vogelsong pitched five shutout innings Monday night but left the game with an fractured right hand, sustained while batting, in the Giants' 8-0 triumph over the Washington Nationals. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48137264&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Tue, 21 May 2013 02:55:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48137264&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong fractured two bones and sustained a dislocated joint in the pinkie finger of his right hand, injuries sustained while batting, in the Giants' 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals. He will undergo surgery Tuesday at Stanford Hospital and is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48093324&notebook_id=48121530&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Mon, 20 May 2013 22:34:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48093324&notebook_id=48121530&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Giants center fielder Angel Pagan overcame his bout with the flu sufficiently enough to start Monday night's series opener against the Washington Nationals. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48093324&notebook_id=48120692&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Mon, 20 May 2013 22:32:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48093324&notebook_id=48120692&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf The problems endured by the Giants' starting rotation have affected the bullpen, too. The workload distribution has been uneven during the past week as manager Bruce Bochy has called on his middle relievers more than his setup men or closer Sergio Romo. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48093324&notebook_id=48119814&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Mon, 20 May 2013 22:23:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48093324&notebook_id=48119814&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson can relate to the struggles of San Francisco's starting rotation, having guided some talented staffs himself. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_sfnmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Sun, 19 May 2013 21:15:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_sfnmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf San Francisco's 5-0 loss Sunday to the Colorado Rockies completed a 1-5 journey that thoroughly humbled the reigning World Series champions. Their renowned starting pitching and defense crumbled miserably as they were outscored 52-28 by Toronto and Colorado. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47996456&notebook_id=48003960&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Sun, 19 May 2013 16:18:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47996456&notebook_id=48003960&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Though the Giants could have used Marco Scutaro's hot hitting and Buster Posey's formidable presence to bolster Sunday's lineup, manager Bruce Bochy considered their long-term welfare and left both regulars on the bench for the series finale against the Colorado Rockies. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47996456&notebook_id=47996674&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Sun, 19 May 2013 15:35:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47996456&notebook_id=47996674&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf The Giants' decision makers have an excellent reason for remaining patient with their struggling starting pitchers: Who's suitable to replace any of them? Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_sfnmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Sun, 19 May 2013 01:16:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_sfnmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf San Francisco's free fall continued with Saturday night's 10-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Tim Lincecum surrendered six runs in five innings and committed a third-inning throwing error that enabled the Rockies to score three runs while hitting only one ball out of the infield. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47907592&notebook_id=47926008&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Sat, 18 May 2013 20:06:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47907592&notebook_id=47926008&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf A day after the Giants committed a season-high four errors, manager Bruce Bochy conducted a pregame meeting Saturday to remind players about the evils of mental mistakes. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47907592&notebook_id=47907706&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Sat, 18 May 2013 17:07:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47907592&notebook_id=47907706&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf Returning to a 13-man pitching staff Saturday, the Giants recalled right-hander Jean Machi from Triple-A Fresno. First baseman Brett Pill was optioned to Fresno to clear a roster spot. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_sfnmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Sat, 18 May 2013 02:34:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_sfnmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Madison Bumgarner allowed the first grand slam of his career as the Giants squandered a 4-0 lead at Coors Field and took their first loss in 11 games against the Rockies, though Buster Posey and Co. nearly battled back from a five-run deficit. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_sfnmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Sat, 18 May 2013 02:34:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_sfnmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sf Madison Bumgarner allowed the first grand slam of his career as the Giants squandered a 4-0 lead at Coors Field and took their first loss in 11 games against the Rockies, though Buster Posey and Co. nearly battled back from a five-run deficit. Chris Haft