San Jose Mercury News 11 hours ago
Bumgarner, Giants have rough outing against A's in Cactus League opener
Oakland A's hit for cycle off Madison Bumgarner in first inning; A's newcomer Marcus Semien homers off Giants' World Series hero.
Giants Extra | San Jose Mercury News 12 hours ago
Bumgarner has a thorny time in Cactus League debut; Lincecum pleased with his inning
A little more than four months and 1,200 miles removed from Game 7 of the World Series, Giants manager Bruce Bochy finally ambled out to take the baseball from Madison Bumgarner. He remembered how to get to the mound and… Continue Reading →
San Jose Mercury News Mar 2, 2015
Giants' newcomers McGehee, Aoki -- so different, so much in common
Casey McGehee and Nori Aoki, both in their first seasons with the San Francisco Giants, strike up a quick friendship now that they are on the same team
Giants Extra | San Jose Mercury News Mar 2, 2015
Surprising name at cleanup for Giants as Bochy writes lineup for exhibition opener
The Giants will open the spring exhibition schedule on Tuesday with a handful of bench and bullpen jobs up for grabs, a few lineup permutations to consider – and a former World Series foe getting it all started. Nori Aoki,… Continue Reading →
The Splash | San Francisco Chronicle Mar 2, 2015
Meet the 2015 SF Giants at spring training
Over the weekend, the San Francisco Giants spring training squad fancied up for its annual photo day. It’s one of the few opportunities of the year for the entire team — from starters to prospects — to gather together in one place. See the new faces and the familiar ones in the gallery above. For
San Jose Mercury News Mar 1, 2015
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt not shy about bunting to beat shift
Brandon Belt, the San Francisco Giants first baseman, says he will bunt more often to beat opponents' infield shifts, especially after having success with it in the World Series against the Kansas City Royals
Giants Extra | San Jose Mercury News Mar 1, 2015
Giants spring notes: Brandon Belt combats one shift, embraces another
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Brandon Belt never intended to be the poster boy. His goal wasn’t to inspire an offensive trend or be held up to the light. He didn’t bunt for a single in Game 4 of the World Series… Continue Reading →
Giants Extra | San Jose Mercury News Feb 28, 2015
Giants spring notes: Posey gets the best of Bumgarner, Cain’s debut pushed back, etc.
Buster Posey waited at his locker with an ear-to-ear grin. It’s safe to say he’s never been so eager to talk to the media. “Oh there’s been a lot of trash talking leading up to that, on both sides,” said… Continue Reading →
San Jose Mercury News Feb 28, 2015
Which San Francisco Giants player Buster Posey or Madison Bumgarner leads all MLB merchandise sales?
Giants catcher Buster Posey may have been voted the Face of the MLB, but teammate Madison Bumgarner has bragging rights over who's selling the most MLB merchandise.
Giants Extra | San Jose Mercury News Feb 27, 2015
Giants spring notes: Duffy’s loyalties go from Orange County to just orange, Okert impresses, etc.
Matt Duffy is wearing a Giants uniform now. He knows he probably shouldn’t say anything. But he’s too honest for plausible deniability. It’s true. Last October wasn’t the first time that Duffy saw the Giants play a World Series game… Continue Reading →
San Jose Mercury News Feb 27, 2015
Matt Duffy gives Giants legitimate speed on bases
San Francisco Giants reserve infielder Matt Duffy was racing more than 20 mph when he scored tying run against St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of National League Championship Series in October
Giants Extra | San Jose Mercury News Feb 26, 2015
Giants spring notes: Bumgarner and Pence square off, Casilla gets a scare, etc.
Casey McGehee liked what he was seeing. He loved what he was hearing. It was the first day of live batting practice Thursday morning, which is always a fun occasion at Scottsdale Stadium – and not just because it’s the… Continue Reading →
San Jose Mercury News Feb 26, 2015
Giants great Kent has connection with third-base prospect
San Francisco Giants great Jeff Kent helped to keep Cal's baseball program afloat, and current third-base prospect Mitch Delfino was one of the beneficiaries.
San Jose Mercury News Feb 25, 2015
Giants' Aoki could have been a World Series hero
New San Francisco Giants left fielder Nori Aoki, who played for the Kansas City Royals in last year's World Series, recalls how new teammate Juan Perez robbed him on a liner to left in Game 7.
The Splash | San Francisco Chronicle Feb 25, 2015
The gang’s all here: SF Giants have first 2015 spring training workout
On Tuesday, the full Giants squad had its first workout of 2015. If it feels like they were never apart, it’s because they barely were. It’s been four scant months since the season ended. If you want to catch up on the latest spring training headlines, check out these stories: Angel Pagan is back, feeling
