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Former Red admits he was homophobic

Cincinnati Enquirer — When Jeremy Affeldt left Cincinnati after the 2008 season and joined the San Francisco Giants, the pitcher says in his new book that he became determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the gay population.

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Blue Jays Bullpen: Anthony Gose set to make most of time in Toronto after terrible start

Toronto Star — Anthony Gose embraces fresh start, Jeremy Affeldt fights human trafficking, and Stroman returns.

Toronto Blue Jays May 21, 2013

Sergio Romo picks up two-out save

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants closer Sergio Romo relieved Jeremy Affeldt in the ninth inning to secure a two-out save Thursday night against the Rockies.Romo struck out Jordan Pacheco and Dexter Fowler to secure an 8-6 victory. He improved his ERA to 3.00 after notching his 13th save in 15 chances.

May 17, 2013

Giants activate Jeremy Affeldt

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Giants have officially reinstated reliever Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.Affeldt walked five and struck out three while allowing three runs in 4 2/3 innings of work before landing on the DL.

May 3, 2013

Sandy Rosario moved back to minors

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Giants optioned pitcher Sandy Rosario to Triple-A Fresno Friday to clear space on the active roster for the return of Jeremy Affeldt from the disabled list. Rosario earned his first career win with a victory over Arizona Tuesday in his only appearance after being recalled earlier this week.

May 3, 2013

Giants | Jeremy Affeldt activated

KFFL — The San Francisco Giants activated RP Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, ...

May 3, 2013

Jeremy Affeldt expected back Friday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt threw 25 pitches during an appearance at extended spring training Wednesday, MLB.com reports. As along as the he does not feel any discomfort in his strained right oblique, the left-hander is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday."Overall, it was good," Affeldt said. "I could have been a little more aggressive. But sometimes in those situations it's tough to feel the same aggression that you do [in a game]."

May 2, 2013

Giants | Jeremy Affeldt throws

KFFL — San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) tossed around 25 pitches in extended spring training ...

May 2, 2013

Jeremy Affeldt activated - Jeremy Affeldt (R) San Francisco Giants

Rotoworld — Giants activated LHP Jeremy Affeldt from the 15-day disabled list.

May 2, 2013

Jeremy Affeldt close to coming off DL

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) has one hurdle left before coming off the disabled list -- throw to live hitters. Affeldt is expected to undertake that challenge Wednesday, per MLB.com. Manager Bruce Bochy said Monday Affeldt will either throw a simulated game against Giants teammates, pitch in an extended spring game or make a rehab appearance for Class A San Jose.  Affeldt was happy with his bullpen session Monday, showing improved command as he used all of his pitches. "We've been pretty aggressive with it," Affeldt said. "I've been in the training room forever every day." ...

April 30, 2013

Jean Machi showing value in the 'pen

CBSSports.com Fantasy — With reliever Jeremy Affeldt expected to return from the disabled list this week, Giants manager Bruce Bochy told MLB.com Sunday that Jean Machi could stick around in the majors a little longer.Machi was promoted when Affeldt landed on the DL on April 17. The right-hander has stuck out five and has not allowed a run through 6 2/3 innings of work."He really has shown he's a major-league pitcher and can help out anywhere," Bochy said.Bochy has yet to make his final decision and Affeldt could rejoin the team as early as Tuesday.

April 29, 2013

Giants | Jeremy Affeldt could return Friday

KFFL — San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) will face hitters in extended spring training Wednesday, ...

April 29, 2013

Jeremy Affeldt completes first bullpen session

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt completed a 30-pitch bullpen session Saturday without any setbacks. It was his first session since landing on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain.Affeldt remains on track to return at some point next week for the Giants. He is hoping to be activated by April 30.

April 27, 2013

Giants | Jeremy Affeldt to throw bullpen session Saturday

KFFL — San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) is expected to throw a bullpen session Saturday, ...

April 27, 2013

Jeremy Affeldt to throw 'pen session Saturday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt, on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, according to the San Jose Mercury News. It will be his first bullpen session since landing on the DL.Affeldt is hoping to be activated by April 30. He had a 5.79 ERA in six appearances.

April 27, 2013

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Jeremy Affeldt Photos

  • Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond connects for an RBI single off San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond connects for an RBI single off San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
  • Affeldt has grown to love open-minded Bay Area The Associated Press
    In this photo taken May 16, 2013, San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt throws against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Denver. Affeldt arrived in San Francisco five years ago determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the gay population. The Giants pitcher reveals these former thoughts in his recently released book, "To Stir a Movement:" Life, Justice, and Major League Baseball." In the book, he also acknowledges how he returned $500,000 to the Giants after a typo gave him an uintended bonus in the new contract he signed following hi...
  • In this Feb. 24, 2011, file photo, San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt tosses a ball during spring training baseball facility in Scottsdale, Ariz. When he joined the San Francisco Giants five years ago, Affeldt became determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the gay population. The transformation took time and a change of heart, given what he calls his
    FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2011, file photo, San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt tosses a ball during spring training baseball facility in Scottsdale, Ariz. When he joined the San Francisco Giants five years ago, Affeldt became determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the gay population. The transformation took time and a change of heart, given what he calls his "sheltered" upbringing in Eastern Washington. Now, Affeldt is more than comfortable saying he was wrong to judge a community based solely on sexual orientation. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
  • In this photo taken May 16, 2013, San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt throws against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Denver. Affeldt arrived in San Francisco five years ago determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the gay population. The Giants pitcher reveals these former thoughts in his recently released book,
    In this photo taken May 16, 2013, San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt throws against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Denver. Affeldt arrived in San Francisco five years ago determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the gay population. The Giants pitcher reveals these former thoughts in his recently released book, "To Stir a Movement:" Life, Justice, and Major League Baseball." In the book, he also acknowledges how he returned $500,000 to the Giants after a typo gave him an uintended bonus in the new contract he signed following hi...
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  • Giants/Brewers series preview
    John Axford has allowed as many earned runs as Jeremy Affeldt, Sergio Romo, Jose Mijares, Chad Gaudin, Santiago Casilla, and Javier Lopez combined. There you go: The Milwaukee Brewers. You might have figured they were awful last year because you forgot about them, but they were 83-79. And that's two wins under what their run differential suggested they should have. The reason they were so awful? The bullpen. Some #truefacts about the Brewers' bullpen in 2012: Their best reliever by ERA, Jose Veras, walked 5.4 batters for every nine innings he pitched. That's lower than Jonathan Sanc...
  • San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt, front, hugs Tim Lincecum during batting practice before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, March 29, 2013, in San Francisco The Associated Press
    San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt, front, hugs Tim Lincecum during batting practice before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, March 29, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
  • Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt in the fifth inning of an exhibition baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco The Associated Press
    Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt in the fifth inning of an exhibition baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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