Cut4: Crawford, Culbertson send birthday wish
(Wed, 23 May 2012 20:25:43 -0400)


Giants option Culberson to Fresno
(Wed, 23 May 2012 19:54:14 -0400)
The Giants have optioned infielder Charlie Culberson to Triple-A Fresno, a move they announced after Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Brewers.

Zito struggles early, Giants can't recover
(Wed, 23 May 2012 19:31:00 -0400)
The Giants' hopes for a three-game sweep evaporated almost immediately on Wednesday, when the Brewers secured an 8-5 victory.

Vogelsong, Giants seek revenge vs. Marlins
(Wed, 23 May 2012 19:23:00 -0400)
If their series in San Francisco at the start of the month is any indication, expect four close, low-scoring games between the Giants and Marlins this weekend.

Melky, Angel earn Bochy's compliments
(Wed, 23 May 2012 11:48:26 -0400)
Bruce Bochy has made up his mind about Melky Cabrera and Angel Pagan, and his thoughts about the newcomers are only positive. "They love playing, and it shows in how they play," said Bochy.

Arias taking advantage of improved health
(Wed, 23 May 2012 11:48:25 -0400)
It's legitimate to wonder why Joaquin Arias, who has helped the Giants weather the absence of third baseman Pablo Sandoval, has played for five organizations in 11 professional seasons. The answer, as is so often the case, is health.

Melky, Posey help Giants topple Brewers
(Wed, 23 May 2012 00:59:00 -0400)
It's premature to speculate which Giants should make the National League All-Star team. But if the subject must be raised, any discussion of San Francisco's top candidates for the Midsummer Classic should begin with Melky Cabrera and Buster Posey, who excelled in Tuesday night's 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cut4: Casilla has rough at-bat
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:04:48 -0400)


Sanchez finds success with choking up
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:24:34 -0400)
Despite being 22, Hector Sanchez takes an old-school approach to hitting when the count reaches two strikes. He chokes up on the bat, moving up his hands approximately two inches.

Huff gets first start since DL stint
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:24:33 -0400)
Having been out of the Giants' starting lineup for almost exactly one month, first baseman Aubrey Huff started his first game Tuesday since being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

Snow to represent Giants at MLB Draft
(Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400)
J.T. Snow will serve as the Giants' representative for the First-Year Player Draft, helping announce and relay word of the Giants' early-round selections.

Sanchez's homer lifts Giants in 14th inning
(Tue, 22 May 2012 02:41:00 -0400)
Hector Sanchez, who might have been one of the least fatigued people at Miller Park, homered to christen Monday night's 14th inning and lift the Giants to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Stomach troubles sideline Pagan
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:47:24 -0400)
A case of stomach flu forced Giants center fielder Angel Pagan out of the lineup for Monday night's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Giants sticking with struggling Lincecum
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:47:23 -0400)
Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Monday that he has no plans to skip Tim Lincecum for a start or do something else to react to the right-hander's struggles, such as sending him briefly to the bullpen.

Prospect Noonan homers twice, drives in eight
(Sun, 20 May 2012 21:04:20 -0400)


Giants fall in another shaky Lincecum start
(Sun, 20 May 2012 20:53:00 -0400)
The A's won the series finale on Sunday, knocking out Tim Lincecum, who allowed four runs in four innings, the final one scoring as Collin Cowgill collided with the right-hander at home plate after a wild pitch.

Lincecum bowled over in home-plate collision
(Sun, 20 May 2012 20:38:00 -0400)
Tim Lincecum was knocked backward by a headfirst slide at home by Oakland's Collin Cowgill racing home on a wild pitch. The Giants pitcher finished the fourth inning but then was pinch-hit for.

Dearth of home runs not huge concern to Bochy
(Sun, 20 May 2012 15:57:00 -0400)
The Giants have not been scoring a ton of runs, with a dearth of home runs at AT&T Park. Manager Bruce Bochy said the Giants are not a power-hitting club, and there are other ways to score.

Sandoval, Theriot to ramp up their rehab
(Sun, 20 May 2012 15:57:00 -0400)
Pablo Sandoval and Ryan Theriot are not ready to come off the disabled list just yet, but will begin working out in Arizona as they take the next step in their recovery.

Chris Haft's MLBlog
(Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:55:44 -0400)