San Francisco Giants News

Oakland Tribune — Injury in '07 allowed Lincecum to be called up from Triple-A Fresno...

San Francisco Chronicle — Give the Dodgers their props, even if you bust a spleen doing it. They lost Manny Ramirez to a 50-game drug suspension but not an inch of ground. In fact, they gained. As Ramirez returns to the lineup tonight, the Dodgers stand 7 1/2 games ahead of the second-... ...

Oakland Tribune — Eric Whitfield is a menace to the environment. Whitfield hit three long drives into the slough beyond the centerfield fence at the Belmont Sports Complex on Wednesday — and four home runs in all....

Oakland Tribune — Lewis' defensive miscue and mediocre start by Zito contribute to loss to Cardinals...

San Jose Mercury News — Everybody tried to make an excuse for Fred Lewis, and he had one of his own for failing to catch Skip Schumaker's fly ball in the first inning. Whatever the reason, the play wasn't made, and it contributed to a 5-2 loss to the Cardinals....

San Jose Mercury News — After spending lavishly on teenage prospects from Latin America in recent years the Giants didn't announce any big-ticket purchases on Thursday, when many 16- and 17-year-olds became eligible to ink contracts, although that doesn't mean they won't add new talent....

Oakland Tribune — ST. LOUIS — The Giants have spent lavishly on teenage talent from Latin America in recent years, investing a total of $4.65 million to sign Angel Villalona and Rafael Rodriguez....

Oakland Tribune — How they scoredCardinals first: Br. Ryan singled. Schumaker doubled, Br. Ryan to third. Pujols was intentionally walked. Ludwick infield single, Br. Ryan scored, Schumaker to third, Pujols to second....

Oakland Tribune — On deck: vs. HoustonPITCHING MATCHUPS TODAY: Astros' Felipe Paulino (2-4, 5.51 ERA) vs. Giants' Ryan Sadowski (1-0, 0.00), 7:15 p.m. TV: Chs. 11, 31. Radio: 680-AM, 1010-AM Saturday: Russ Ortiz (3-3, 3....

San Jose Mercury News — ON DECK FOR GIANTS: HOUSTONSite: AT&T Park.About the Astros: Houston was so terrible to begin the season that Manager Cecil Cooper was rumored to be out the door just weeks after signing a contract extension....

San Francisco Chronicle — The Giants' carnival of scoring folded its tent Wednesday night. After stomping on, sliding into and trotting over home plate 29 times in their previous four games, the Giants found the dish elusive against Adam Wainwright, who struck out 12 in nine innings.... ...

Oakland Tribune — Howry nearly retires Rasmus twice before blast gives Cardinals win in 10th...