SFGate 10 hours ago
Giants’ Brandon Crawford weighs in on Manny Machado possibly in Dodger blue
WASHINGTON - Leapfrogging over three teams in the National League West is tough enough, but doing it with Manny Machado playing shortstop on the division leaders makes it a more grueling task. The Dodgers are expected to land Machado any day, a trade that could turn the division’s balance of power and put more heat on the Diamondbacks, Rockies and Giants. “Ooph, OK,” Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford said when told of the Machado-to-Los Angeles reports. “Any team that gets him will have an immediate impact, for sure. He’s one of the best players in...
Detroit Free Press 14 hours ago
Detroit Tigers' Joe Jimenez strikes out batter in 2018 All-Star Game
Joe Jimenez was called upon in the fourth inning with two outs to face San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford
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The Mercury News 3 hours ago
Success of Giants rookies highlights underrated talent of a star
Despite dealing with an ailing hip, Buster Posey has managed to make an impact that goes far beyond the box score.
Golden Gate Sports 8 hours ago
San Francisco Giants Minor League Major Performers: Rough Day in System
As the San Francisco Giants continued their All-Star break, their farm system continued their season but lost in four of five games. Tuesday night saw the All-Star Game taking place, but while the biggest stars in the major leagues took the field, minor leaguers who hope to one day make it to the MLB All-Star […] San Francisco Giants Minor League Major Performers: Rough Day in System - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
The Mercury News 20 hours ago
Skelton: A political practitioner who kept cool and embraced Barry Bonds’ offer
When San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds offered to help in Pete Wilson's re-election campaign, the man running it surprised everyone with his plan.
The Mercury News Jul 17, 2018
Grading each Giants player’s performance from the first half
Several under-the-radar talents exceeded expectations during the first half, but the Giants' core has plenty of work to do to improve after the All-Star break.
Golden Gate Sports Jul 17, 2018
San Francisco Giants Minor League Major Performers: A Pair of Fives
The San Francisco Giants had their first off-day for the All-Star break on Monday, but the minor leaguers were in action and turning heads. Monday was the first day of the All-Star break, and though there were no big league games, the minor leaguers were still in action. In the San Francisco Giants’ farm system, […] San Francisco Giants Minor League Major Performers: A Pair of Fives - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
SFGate Jul 17, 2018
All-Star Eavesdrops: Bryce Harper swings for fences ... and bay
The buzz from Monday's workout day on the eve of the 89th All-Star Game at Nationals Park in Washington: •Bryce Harper became the third player in Home Run Derby history to win the event in his own park, following Ryne Sandberg and Todd Frazier, and said afterward, “If it’s your home crowd, 100 percent do it.” Brought back memories of 2007, when the Giants hosted the derby and Barry Bonds took a pass. Not one entrant reached McCovey Cove. •Harper reached the cove once, of course, and Hunter Strickland threw the pitch in the 2014...
SFGate Jul 16, 2018
All-Star lineups announced; Giants’ Brandon Crawford to hit 8th
WASHINGTON — Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will bat eighth for the National League in Tuesday’s All-Star Game, NL manager Dave Roberts announced Monday. Buster Posey made the All-Star team but remained in the Bay Area for treatment on his hip injury. The A’s are represented here by second baseman Jed Lowrie and closer Blake Treinen. Here’s the NL lineup: 2B Javier Baez, 3B Nolan Arenado, DH Paul Goldschmidt, 1B Freddie Freeman, LF Matt Kemp, CF Bryce Harper, RF Nick Markakis, SS Crawford and C Willson Contreras. The starting...
The Mercury News Jul 16, 2018
This Giants player plans to enjoy All Star game
Brandon Crawford's first All Star game, in 2015, was a blur.
The Mercury News Jul 16, 2018
Brandon Crawford is the Giants’ best shortstop since …
Crawford's fans include Chris Speier, Royce Clayton and Rich Aurilia.
49ers Blog | Sacramento Bee Jul 16, 2018
Giants forced to confront harsh reality as Samardzija heads to disabled list
In the first 10 seasons of his major league career, Jeff Samardzija never spent a day on the disabled list. Samardzija earned a reputation as an iron man, tossing at …
Golden Gate Sports Jul 16, 2018
San Francisco Giants Minor League Major Performers: What a Relief
The San Francisco Giants are heading into the All-Star break, but it was a good day for their affiliates with some All-Star festivities going on. The San Francisco Giants went into the All-Star break with a loss, dropping the game and the series to the A’s. In the farm system, though, it was a rather […] San Francisco Giants Minor League Major Performers: What a Relief - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
49ers Blog | Sacramento Bee Jul 15, 2018
‘We expected to do this’: The A’s extend their hot streak with a win over the Giants
The A’s head into the All-Star break looking forward to more than a mini-vacation. They have a reason to play the rest of the season. “Absolutely,” second baseman Jed Lowrie …
SFGate Jul 15, 2018
A’s, Giants prospects Jesus Luzardo, Heliot Ramos flouirsh at Futures Game
WASHINGTON — Jesus Luzardo pitched Sunday where everyone expected him to pitch as a big-leaguer. Until the A’s came calling. Drafted by the Nationals in 2016 and traded to the A’s last July, Luzardo started the Futures Game at Nationals Park and showed some of the stuff he has used to dominate the Double-A Texas League. Born in Peru, raised in Florida and of Venezuelan descent, Luzardo started for the World team and threw a high 90s fastball and dazzling changeup, his favorite pitch. He teamed with Giants prospect Heliot Ramos, who hit...
The Mercury News Jul 15, 2018
Giants end first half with 6-2 loss to Athletics
The Giants enter the All-Star break only two games above .500 after dropping their first home series since early April.
