Stidham perfect in playoffs, wins MVP Aug 16, 2008
Florida State's Buster Posey, drafted in the first round by the San Francisco Giants, played in the Cape Cod League for two seasons, winning league titles in 2006 and 2007 with the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox. Stidham, a. (Florida Today)
Cain stays strong in win over Braves Aug 16, 2008
ATLANTA --- Randy Winn had his 100th career homer among his four hits, helping the San Francisco Giants send the Atlanta Braves to their fifth loss in a row, 5-1 Friday night. Matt Cain allowed only one run in seven innings to continue his recent string of strong starts. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Braves lose to Giants Aug 16, 2008
When he faces the Braves, San Francisco Giants ace Matt Cain lets Jair Jurrjens wear the hard-luck label for a night. For the second time in 11 days, Cain and Randy Winn did a number on the Braves and Jurrjens during a 5-1 series-opening victory for the Giants on Friday night at Turner Field. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jurrjens to visit with Curacao Little Leaguers Aug 16, 2008
I don t know if they know I m coming, said Jurrjens, who was scheduled to take a charter flight from Atlanta early Saturday, after pitching Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. He planned to get to the ballpark in Pennsylvania in time to speak to the Curacao team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sizzling Giants hammer Braves Aug 16, 2008
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Pirates sign No. 1 draft pick Alvarez Aug 16, 2008
And yet, a case also could be made that the Pirates did not end up being forced to give up all that they might have, as Alvarez, the No. 2 overall pick, wound up with the minor league contract the Pirates preferred and a bonus that ranked third overall: The San Francisco Giants last night signed catcher Buster Posey, the No. 5 pick, to a $6. 2 million upfront bonus and minor league contract. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Yankees send Cabrera to minors Aug 16, 2008
San Francisco Giants signed their top pick, catcher Buster Posey. Christian Donahue singled in the fourth and scored on a wild pitch to lift Hawaii over Connecticut, 3-1, in the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Houston wins eighth in a row Aug 15, 2008
Berkman hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to help lift the Astros to their eighth straight win with a 7-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. The victory gave Houston, which has won 16 of 20, a four-game sweep of the Giants. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ten of baseball's top 30 picks remain unsigned Aug 15, 2008
Posey, a former Florida State catcher and Golden Spikes award winner, will bypass his senior year and sign a contract with the San Francisco Giants for a team-record signing bonus of approximately $7. 5 million, The San Jose Mercury News reports. (ESPN -- Baseball)
UCLA Baseball's Brandon Crawford Signs Professional Contract Aug 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Shortstop , UCLA's starting shortstop the past three seasons, has signed a professional contract with the San Francisco Giants and will forego his senior season. Crawford, a junior on the 2008 baseball team, was selected in the fourth round of the 2008 MLB Draft by San Francisco as the 117th overall selection. (Uclabruins.com)
Baseball Today Aug 15, 2008
1989 -- Dave Dravecky of the San Francisco Giants, in his second start after coming back from cancer surgery on his pitching arm, broke his arm but earned the win in a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Expos ... 1990 -- Philadelphia's Terry Mulholland pitched the record eighth no-hitter of the season as the Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
MLB Notebook: Ramirez 'cleans up' his dreads for Torre (Today) Aug 15, 2008
Major League Baseball owners also voted unanimously to approve Bill Neukom as controlling owner of the San Francisco Giants. Neukom will take over Oct. 1, when Peter Magowan retires. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MLB replay could be in place by end of August Aug 14, 2008
Also Tuesday, the owners executive council approved Bill Neukom as the incoming controlling owner of the San Francisco Giants and also approved participation in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Both are expected to be approved by the full ownership Thursday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
GreenJackets: Affiliation is extended Aug 14, 2008
An affiliation agreement between the Augusta GreenJackets and the San Francisco Giants will remain intact for at least another two years after the teams renewed their player development contract this week. The GreenJackets have been San Francisco's Single-A affiliate since the 2005 season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Local TV listings and Reno Line Aug 14, 2008
San Francisco Giants starter Barry Zito, left, leaves the mound after being removed from the game in the sixth inning by manager Bruce Bochy in a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Houston. The Astros won 6-2. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Astros Just Keep On Winning Aug 14, 2008
(August 13, 2008)--Mark Loretta walked and was hit by a pitch during a wild sixth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 Wednesday night for their season-high seventh straightvictory. The Astros scored six times in the bizarre sixth. (KWTX.com, TX)
With Lowell out for Red Sox, Youkilis steps in Aug 14, 2008
San Francisco Giants infielder Rich Aurilia is also drawing some interest from the Tampa Bay Rays. Because Boston is behind the Rays in the standings, it could block any move for a hitter to Tampa. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
GreenJackets: Noonan delivers timely homer Aug 13, 2008
Noonan's blast came just hours after he received a little extra instruction during the pregame batting practice from GreenJackets manager Andy Skeels and San Francisco Giants coordinator of minor league hitting instruction Bob Mariano, who joined the team for this series. "It was just a talk about pitch selection and being able to be a little more selective, especially before you get two strikes on you," Skeels said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Red Sox acquire Byrd Aug 13, 2008
"* San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum left in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game against Houston after he was struck in the right knee by a line drive off the bat of Brad Ausmus.* The Los Angeles Dodgers activated infielder Nomar Garciaparra from the disabled list Tuesday and placed center fielder Andruw Jones (sore left knee) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 10.* Out of the majors since June 2007, two-time All-Star pitcher Freddy Garcia agreed to a minor league contract with the Detroit... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Caray Brought His Own Style to the Game Aug 13, 2008
Almost 24 hours later, I watched Caray s greatest calls on Fox Sports South as they were getting ready for the Braves next game against the San Francisco Giants. I tuned in to see what the station planned to do to honor him. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Deadline nears for Posey, MLB draft signees Aug 13, 2008
Shortly after former Lee County turned Florida State baseball star Buster Posey was chosen No. 5 overall by the San Francisco Giants in the June 5 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, the team s director of player personnel, Bobby Evans, was quoted in an article as saying, Normally, we like to give a kid time to catch his breath before the negotiation period begins. Well, with four days left until Aug. 15 the MLB deadline for all drafted players to sign a contract by their chosen team... (Albany Herald)
King's book highlights 'Battle of the Sexes' match Aug 12, 2008
Billie Jean and Randy Moffitt, her brother, were expected to be home each day for dinner at 5:15 p.m. Their parents shuttled them to tennis and baseball practice, and Randy eventually became a relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. Flash forward to 1973. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
1984, '89 Cubs made October reprise Aug 12, 2008
" Cubs faithful did not have to wait long for another postseason appearance. Don Zimmer was the manager in 1989, and Frey had moved into the front office as the general manager. Only Sandberg, Sutcliffe and Scott Sanderson were leftovers from '84. Rookies Jerome Walton and Dwight Smith provided the spark. Again, the team didn't impress in Spring Training, posting a 9-23 record. At the end of June, the Cubs had lost seven in a row, were 41-37 and trailed by 2 1/2 games. But instead of folding,... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Astros Win Again! Aug 12, 2008
(August 11, 2008)--Brandon Backe struck out six in seven effectiveinnings, Ty Wigginton drove in three runs and the Houston Astros won their fifth straight game, beating the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Monday night. Jose Valverde shut out the Giants in the ninth for his 29th save after LaTroy Hawkins pitched a perfect eighth for the Astros, who've won nine of their last 11. (KWTX.com, TX)
SF upends West rival in ninth Aug 11, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- If the San Francisco Giants can't be a part of the race for the division title, a pair of come-from-behind wins against their rival Los Angeles Dodgers will have to do. The Giants rallied against their NL West rival for the second day in a row, scoring two runs in the 10th inning to beat the Dodgers 5-4 on Sunday. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Blast to the past Aug 10, 2008
Max Morse / Getty ImagesBarry Bonds motions to fans during a San Francisco Giants 50th Anniversary celebration before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baseball. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Paul Meyer's Power Rankings: August 10, 2008 (Today) Aug 10, 2008
San Francisco Giants (27). Powerless to stop the losing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penny activated to start against Giants Aug 9, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday night and started against the San Francisco Giants. The right-hander had been out nearly two months because of a right shoulder injury. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Kent drives in 3 to lead Dodgers to victory Aug 9, 2008
Brad Penny finally looked like an ace in his return from the disabled list, Jeff Kent drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Friday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Penny, Kent lift Dodgers over Giants Aug 9, 2008
Penny finally looked like an ace, Jeff Kent drove in three runs and the Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 to move within a half-game of the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks. Casey Blake and Danny Ardoin each hit a home run for the Dodgers, who won for the fourth time in six games. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cal Baseball Among the Nation's Leaders for Number of Major Leaguers Aug 9, 2008
Cal baseball showcases big-league catcher (2000-02) of the Florida Marlins, utility player Geoff Blum (1992-94) of the Houston Astros, outfielder/first baseman (2001-03) of the Arizona Diamondbacks, second baseman Jeff Kent (1987-89) of the Los Angeles Dodgers, outfielder (1998-00) of the New York Yankees and right-handed reliever Tyler Walker (1996-97) of the San Francisco Giants ... The Bears have had eight players in the major leagues over the summer as outfielder (2001-04) had a 22-game... (Calbears.com)
Starting to impress brass Aug 8, 2008
Another interesting Olympic baseball perspective comes from Springfield's Doug Clark, an outfielder who has major league experience with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A's. Clark is playing this year as one of two imports for the Hanwha Eagles in Korea's professional league. (Boston Globe)
TRANSACTIONS Aug 8, 2008
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• More State/National Stories • Aug 8, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Activated RHP Keiichi Yabu from the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Billy Sadler from Fresno (PCL). Optioned RHP Osiris Matos to Fresno. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Cubs send Eyre to Phillies for prospect Aug 8, 2008
He was designated for assignment on Aug. 5, 2002, by Toronto, claimed by the San Francisco Giants three days later and posted a 1. 59 ERA in 21 appearances with the Giants, who reached the World Series that year. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Dragons' MVP Aug 8, 2008
Organized and sponsored by Old School Productions and the QSP Reader's Digest Foundation, a large contingent from the Valley - who purchased tickets reserved for the charitable event - attended the San Francisco Giants versus Chicago Cubs game at AT&T Park in San Francisco on chartered buses or on their own. The Dragon players, along with their coaches and parents, filled one bus. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Virgin America Celebrates a Successful Virgin Year Aug 8, 2008
Virgin America teammates and community supporters will continue the celebration this evening at a San Francisco Giants home game at AT&T Park, where Cush will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. With just one year under its belt, Virgin America has much to celebrate with a list of travel industry best-in-class awards, including ``Best Domestic Airline'' in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards and a No. 1 among U.S. carriers for quality in First/Business Class in Zagat's 2007 Global Airlines... (Primezone Releases)
RAY OF HOPE: Rookie Longoria blossoming in first season Aug 7, 2008
In 2006, despite an overwhelming need for pitching, the Rays drafted Longoria No. 3 overall, ahead of pitchers such as the San Francisco Giants' (10th) and , taken sixth by the Detroit Tigers and traded last winter to the Florida Marlins. Their draft room had a lot of debate about which pitcher to select, says Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hampton endures an eternity between wins Aug 7, 2008
Hampton pitched seven strong innings in an 11-4 win Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants. "I could walk around feeling a little better about myself," said Hampton, who gave up four hits, two runs and one walk and threw 90 pitches in his third start since returning from a 35-month absence for two elbow surgeries and multiple injuries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hampton wins, remains uninjured! Aug 7, 2008
Now take a gander at the season record of the team with the least amount of homeruns in the NL this season; the San Francisco Giants. See a difference. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thursday: Padres' Banks vs. Mets' Santana, 9:10 a.m. Aug 7, 2008
Padres starter Josh Banks outside the batting cage getting ready for his start against the San Francisco Giants Friday in San Diego. THURSDAY'S MATCHUP. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
ABA to Tackle Controversial Conflict-of-Interest Issues Aug 6, 2008
Beginning in October, Neukom will become the managing general partner and chief executive of the San Francisco Giants baseball club. He will take a leave of absence as a partner from K&L Gates. (Law.com)
Braves win behind Hampton Aug 6, 2008
The left-hander pitched seven crisp innings in an 11-4 win Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants at AT, recording his first decision since 2005 in his third start since a 35-month absence from the majors. Hampton (1-0) allowed just four hits, two runs and one walk with two strikeouts, and helped his own cause with an RBI double to the base of the center-field wall during a three-run fifth inning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sloppy defense costs Jurrjens, Braves Aug 6, 2008
Sloppy defense and missed scored opportunities were too much for Jair Jurrjens and the reeling Braves to overcome in a 4-2 loss against the San Francisco Giants in a series opener at AT.. The Giants capitalized on mistakes by middle infielders Kelly Johnson and Yunel Escobar and built a 4-1 lead through six innings, and the Braves left 10 runners on base. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Nevada state trooper's widower honored Aug 6, 2008
(AP) -- The widower of a Nevada state trooper who was killed in the line of duty is throwing out the first pitch Tuesday at the San Francisco Giants game against the Atlanta Braves. Dirk Borgognone was the husband of 33-year-old trooper Kara Kelly-Borgognone. (KRNV.com, NV)
Baseball hopeful of future Aug 5, 2008
"We don't need much motivation, because we know who we're playing for," said right fielder Nate Schierholtz, who played for the San Francisco Giants' Class AAA Fresno before joining the team. "But on another level, it's unfortunate that baseball is coming out of the Olympics, and we need to put a good tournament together and show that it is an important game."Baseball has weathered a trying Olympic history. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tuesday game preview Aug 5, 2008
On Deck: San Francisco Giants. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 08/04/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Maddux has it his way Aug 5, 2008
The most successful pitchers against the San Francisco Giants ... The most successful pitchers against the San Francisco Giants. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Coach keeps a fresh mind, and mound Aug 4, 2008
A main part of Caldwell's job is working closely with the parent San Francisco Giants, who assign players to Fresno and dictate how they should be used. "I get some input, but the Giants have certain goals they want," Caldwell says. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Giants bring youth movement home Aug 4, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- The San Francisco Giants did what they needed to do while in Southern California to play the San Diego Padres. They took two out of three from the only team in the National League West looking up at them in the standings. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Maddux owns Giants again Aug 4, 2008
Maddux drove in a run and pitched six strong innings to pickup career win No. 352, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Maddux (5-8) won his second straight after having gone through a career-high 14-game winless streak since victory No. 350 on May 10 against Colorado. (Modesto Bee, CA)
National League: Brewers pick up 9th straight road win Aug 3, 2008
SAN DIEGO (AP) Barry Zito gave up three hits in a season-high eight innings to outpitch Jake Peavy and lead the San Francisco Giants to a 2-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Dodgers 4, D-backs 2. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Zito outpitches Peavy in Giants 2-0 victory Aug 3, 2008
He allowed three hits in a season-high eight innings and outpitched Jake Peavy to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 2-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Zito (6-13) won the matchup of former Cy Young Award winners and avoided setting a career high for losses in a season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Zito masterful in beating Padres Aug 3, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- When the San Francisco Giants signed Barry Zito to his massive contract in 2006, they expected to add a left-handed ace that would anchor their pitching staff. Instead, he's struggled. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants shut out Padres Aug 3, 2008
Jake Peavy throws in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants Saturday at Petco Park. Jake Peavy, no stranger to a baseball season gone bad, pitched for a Padres team that lost 98 games five years ago. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Velez doubles in go-ahead run for Giants Aug 2, 2008
San Francisco Giants' Eugenio Velez digs out of the batters box as he watches his RBI double sail over the right fielder's head in the tenth inning of the Giants' baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, in San Diego ... Pinch-hitter Eugenio Velez doubled off the wall in right field in the 10th inning to drive in the go-ahead run in the San Francisco Giants' 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. (Anchorage Daily News)
Peavy looks to get Padres on track Aug 2, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres will have to shrug off a tough, extra innings loss on Friday and come ready to play as they enter the second game of a three-game series with fellow National League West occupant, the San Francisco Giants. The Padres (42-68) faced the Giants' best pitcher Friday and will turn to their own ace for Saturday's matchup. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Grizzlies' Mateo avoids forgery charge Aug 2, 2008
"The San Francisco Giants [parent club to the Grizzlies] told us they don't want Julio or the team talking about it," Kennedy said. When Rohn was asked about Mateo on Thursday, he said, "My only comment is we're done with it."According to an Albuquerque police report, Mateo was picked up for passing a bogus $100 bill to pay a $16. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
At-bat music: Giants Aug 2, 2008
The San Francisco Giants have a diverse clubhouse, with players this year from the United States, Puerto Rico, Japan, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and even Brooklyn. And their walk-up music reflects that variety, with at-bat selections ranging from current hip-hop to classic rock to thrash metal. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
CRESS PASS - Kids have fun times at Boys & Girls Club Aug 2, 2008
John Thomas, a former Righetti High School pitching star whom the San Francisco Giants organization eventually drafted, is one of the names listed on one of those honored traveling teams. Peter Brumana, a long-time administrative assistant for the Hancock College football program, has a place on the gym's wall of honor as an honored coach. (Santa Maria Times)
Velez's clutch hit lifts Giants over San Diego in 10 Aug 2, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- The San Francisco Giants' lineup had a new look and the club a new direction Friday night. Eugenio Velez insisted he be part of it. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Baseball Today Aug 2, 2008
1987 -- Eric Davis led off the bottom of the 11th inning with his 30th home run of the season to give the Cincinnati Reds a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Davis's homer made him the seventh -- and earliest player in major league history -- with 30 homers and 30 steals in the same season. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
More of this story Aug 2, 2008
5-7) and then head to the Bay Area to take on the San Francisco Giants (Aug. 8-10), who they shut out twice last week, once with a brilliant pitching performance from Chad Billingsley. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Williams sentimental during Hall induction Aug 1, 2008
"I've got to believe players make managers. They played hard. I was strict on fundamentals, and I wasn't the easiest guy to work for. I go back to Tim Flannery, who I had in San Diego and who said, 'I love Dick as a manager, but I if I ever saw him when I'm through playing baseball, I'd run over him with my car.' Tim and I laugh about that now, but I still know what model car he drives and where he lives. Right now, he is with the San Francisco Giants as their third-base coach. I have scouts,... (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Grizzlies grinding onward Aug 1, 2008
But the parent San Francisco Giants, as they have made clear since the Grizzlies' first season of 1998, don't get caught up in wins and losses. For the Giants' brass, it's all about developing players for that next step to the big leagues. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
