San Francisco Giants News

Giants notebook: Careers of Ortiz, Franchise linked

Oakland TribuneInjury in '07 allowed Lincecum to be called up from Triple-A Fresno...
San Francisco Giants1 min ago

Cardinals dump Giants, Zito

San Francisco ChronicleGive 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-... ...
San Francisco Giants18 hours ago

Ex-Giant's son belts four homers for Hillsborough Little League stars

Oakland TribuneEric 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....
San Francisco Giants19 hours ago

Lots of excuses as Giants fall

Oakland TribuneLewis' defensive miscue and mediocre start by Zito contribute to loss to Cardinals...
San Francisco Giants19 hours ago

Giants drop finale in St. Louis

San Jose Mercury NewsEverybody 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 Francisco Giants21 hours ago

No high-priced international signings for Giants

San Jose Mercury NewsAfter 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....
San Francisco Giants21 hours ago

Giants notebook: No big Latin American signings so far this year

Oakland TribuneST. 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....
San Francisco Giants23 hours ago

How they scored: Cardinals 5, Giants 2

Oakland TribuneHow 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....
San Francisco Giants23 hours ago

Giants' on deck for upcoming series vs. Houston

Oakland TribuneOn 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 Francisco Giants23 hours ago

On deck for Giants: vs. Houston

San Jose Mercury NewsON 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 Giants1 day ago

Rasmus' walk-off lifts Cards over Giants

San Francisco ChronicleThe 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.... ...
San Francisco Giants1 day ago

Home run puts end to Giants' win streak

Oakland TribuneHowry nearly retires Rasmus twice before blast gives Cardinals win in 10th...
San Francisco Giants1 day ago
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