San Francisco Giants

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Analysis: Giants’ 2013 Season Too Reminicent Of 2011

When the San Francisco Giants had to defend their World Series championship in 2011 for the first time since moving out West, they failed to even reach the postseason for a myriad of reasons. So far in 2013, things are starting to unfold in an all too familiar way for Giants fans.

2013/06/14

Giants Face Tough Road Test With Series In Atlanta

The Giants (34-31) come in with a 13-20 road record – the worst of any team better than .500 overall. But they’re likely feeling good after a 10-0 victory at Pittsburgh on Thursday as Matt Cain yielded two hits in 6 2-3 innings.

2013/06/14

Manager Bruce Bochy #15 of the San Francisco Giants. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Bochy Fills Out Rest Of NL All-Star Staff

Current New York Mets manager Terry Collins and former skipper Davey Johnson have been selected as coaches for next month’s All-Star game at Citi Field in NYC. They were picked Thursday by the San Francisco Giants’ Bruce Bochy, the NL’s manager.

2013/06/14

Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on June 13, 2013 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.(Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Cain Sharp 1 Year After Perfecto, Giants Rout Pirates

Matt Cain allowed two hits over 6 2-3 innings and the San Francisco Giants pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 on Thursday night.

2013/06/13

San Francisco Giants catcher Hector Sanchez. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Giants Call Up C Sanchez & RHP Dunning, Send 1B Pill To Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants have called up catcher Hector Sanchez and right-handed reliever Jake Dunning. To make room for the newcomers, San Francisco sent first baseman Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno.

2013/06/13

Pablo Sandoval of the San Francisco Giants. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Giants’ Sandoval To Work On Weight Loss During DL Stint

Pablo Sandoval’s latest injury is weighing heavily on the San Francisco Giants. The Giants have asked Sandoval to prioritize losing weight while he’s on the disabled list.

2013/06/13

San Francisco Giants v Los Angeles Dodgers

Giants Turn To Cain In Hopes Of Salvaging Win Vs. Pittsburgh

After taking Tuesday’s opener 8-2 behind an impressive effort from prized pitching prospect Gerrit Cole, Pittsburgh’s bats led the way Wednesday in a 12-8 victory. Starling Marte, Jordy Mercer, Andrew McCutchen and Gaby Sanchez – the top four hitters in the batting order – went a combined 13 for 19 with eight runs.

2013/06/13