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Giants offense missing again in 2-0 loss
October 04, 2009 by
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The Giants managed two hits off Wade LeBlanc and two relievers, failing to provide the support Matt Cain needed in a quest to win his 15th game.
Turnaround season ends painfully for Zito
October 03, 2009 by
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Barry Zito was struck just below the left elbow by a line drive in the sixth inning of the Giants' 7-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. X-rays were negative.
Giants' Cain values 15 wins
October 02, 2009 by
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The magic number for starting pitchers used to be 20 wins. Now it seems 15 has become the benchmark. It's a number Matt Cain hopes to reach in his final start of the season today
Purdy: Giants will have to trade an arm they love to get a bat they need
October 01, 2009 by
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Thursday at AT&T Park was a farewell festival. It was kind of like the last day of high school, except with strikeouts and garlic fries.
On deck for Giants: At San Diego
October 01, 2009 by
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ON DECK FOR GIANTS: AT SAN DIEGOSite: Petco ParkAbout the Padres: Manager Bud Black might not be a favorite for NL manager of the year, but he should net a few savvy third-place votes.
Lincecum: Cardinals' Carpenter deserves Cy Young
October 01, 2009 by
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Lincecum: Carpenter deserves Cy YoungRandy Johnson tried to tell Tim Lincecum back in spring training: It's always tougher the second time around.
Sources: Sabean, Bochy will return to Giants next season
October 01, 2009 by
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Deals could get done by as early as next week.
Giants officially eliminated
October 01, 2009 by
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Rockies win seals fate before Penny completes a gem
Giants' Aurilia will say goodbye to AT&T Park today
September 30, 2009 by
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Rich Aurilia will put on a Giants uniform for the final time Sunday in San Diego, but he expects to be most emotional during today's home finale at AT&T Park.
Molina powers Giants with two home runs
September 30, 2009 by
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Giants will be eliminated with their next loss or the Rockies next win.
Kawakami: Sabean-Bochy combination deserve a short-term deal
September 30, 2009 by
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If I were rookie Giants owner Bill Neukom, I definitely would like what the Brian Sabean-Bruce Bochy tandem did with the Giants this season. But I wouldn't love what they did.
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Free-agent-to-be Brad Penny enjoyed short stint with Giants
September 29, 2009 by
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Pitcher would like to play for a West Coast team, but will let the market dictate where he ends up.
Will Bochy and Sabean be retained next season?
September 28, 2009 by
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All signs point to their return as the team's manager and GM
On deck for Giants: Arizona
September 28, 2009 by
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Giants UpdateON DECK: ARIZONASite: AT&T Park.About the Diamondbacks: The Giants are 49-29 at AT&T Park and would be guaranteed to finish with no worse than a tie for the best home record in the NL if they win at least two of three in their final series at China Basin.
Relaxed again, Giants' Cain proves able again
September 27, 2009 by
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San Francisco pitcher earns career-high 14th win with eight shutout innings against Cubs.
Giants' Schierholtz to hone game playing winter ball
September 27, 2009 by
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Schierholtz to work on his game in winter ballNate Schierholtz planned on touring Europe over the winter.
Giants continue slide with loss to Cubs
September 26, 2009 by
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Barry Zito lasted four innings and the Giants couldn't hit Tom Gorzelanny in another dispiriting loss, this time 6-2, to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Sanchez ready to test free-agent market after surgery
September 26, 2009 by
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Sanchez: no fears about free agency after surgeryFreddy Sanchez is shutting down his season after 25 games as a Giant, and despite prepping for left knee surgery next week, he said he has no reservations about testing free agency.
Cubs beat Giants 3-0
September 26, 2009 by
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Offense fails Lincecum as Giants fall 5 back for wild card with 8 left
Giants' Renteria will have season-ending surgery
September 25, 2009 by
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Edgar Renteria's injury-plagued first season with the Giants is over after the club announced that the veteran shortstop will have elbow surgery on Saturday.
Giants suffer painful defeat
September 25, 2009 by
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Cubs rally in ninth; Molina leaves game with injury.
Bochy says Giants haven't given up hope
September 24, 2009 by
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Bochy says Giants haven't given up hopeJohn Bowker received his second straight start in left field Thursday night, but manager Bruce Bochy warned not to jump to conclusions.
On deck for Giants: Chicago Cubs
September 24, 2009 by
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ON DECK FOR GIANTS: CHICAGO CUBSSite: AT&T ParkAbout the Cubs: A popular pick to win the NL Central, it doesn't look like the Cubs' 101-year World Series drought will end anytime soon.
Giants' Buster Posey could see increased playing time
September 23, 2009 by
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Manager Bruce Bochy may want to rest Bengie Molina in final week.
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