http://www.mail.com/organizations/3824-san-francisco-giants.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/3824-san-francisco-giants.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099460-nats-reliever-breaks-pitching-hand-punching-locker.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker. On top of that, manager Davey Johnson said that right fielder Jayson Werth is still a couple of weeks from coming off the disabled list after another MRI on his s... Tue, 21 May 2013 06:41:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099460-nats-reliever-breaks-pitching-hand-punching-locker.html 2013-05-21T06:41:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099418-giants-vogelsong-wins-injures-hand.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing. The right-hander broke his throwing hand chasing an inside fastball after pitching himself toward his first win in seven starts, and the San Francisco Giants returned from a terrible road trip to beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Monday night. ... Tue, 21 May 2013 06:37:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099418-giants-vogelsong-wins-injures-hand.html 2013-05-21T06:37:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099400-giants-rhp-vogelsong-breaks-hand-4-6-weeks.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong has broken his pitching hand while batting against the Washington Nationals. Vogelsong broke two bones along his pinkie and dislocated a knuckle in the same area when he fouled off a pitch in the fifth inning Monday night. He is scheduled for surgery Tuesday and expected to miss four to six weeks. ... Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099400-giants-rhp-vogelsong-breaks-hand-4-6-weeks.html 2013-05-21T06:03:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080842-giants-hit-3-hrs-to-lincecum-beat-braves-5-1.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With all the ups and downs in recent seasons, including his demotion to the bullpen for the playoffs, Tim Lincecum can appreciate the strong starts when most everything goes right — reminding himself, from his own experiences, how quickly things change. Backed by solo home runs from Pablo Sandoval, Brandon Belt and Marco Scutaro, Linc... Mon, 13 May 2013 00:45:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080842-giants-hit-3-hrs-to-lincecum-beat-braves-5-1.html 2013-05-13T00:45:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2063942-giants-beat-dodgers-10-9-quirozs-walkoff-hr.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pinch hitter Guillermo Quiroz homered with one out in the 10th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 10-9 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. The Giants blew a 5-0 lead and wasted a bases-loaded opportunity in the ninth before Quiroz hit an 0-2 pitch from Dodgers closer Brandon League (0-1) into the left field ... Sun, 05 May 2013 05:39:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2063942-giants-beat-dodgers-10-9-quirozs-walkoff-hr.html 2013-05-05T05:39:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2040720-bonds-756-plaque-missing-att-park.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The commemorative plaque honoring home run king Barry Bonds' record 756th clout has gone missing from AT&T Park. San Francisco Giants spokeswoman Staci Slaughter said Tuesday night that the reigning World Series champions in the process of replacing the plaque, which hung on the brick facade inside the ballpark beneath the flag court ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:46:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2040720-bonds-756-plaque-missing-att-park.html 2013-04-24T03:46:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2031388-injured-jeter-will-39-when-returns-to-yanks.html NEW YORK (AP) — Don Mattingly knows about trying to come back from an injury that just won't heal. A star first baseman for the New York Yankees from 1982-95, Mattingly retired as a player following several years of severe back pain. It remains to be seen how successful injured Yankees captain Derek Jeter will be in returning to shortstop this summer at a... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:11:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2031388-injured-jeter-will-39-when-returns-to-yanks.html 2013-04-20T01:11:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001926-zito-throws-gem-vs-cards-sf-opener.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Zito warmed up inside as the celebration began without him. When he heard his name, he popped out for a quick look. Then, back to his routine. Zito spent all winter relishing in the World Series win — and now, he's starting anew. "I'm grateful," he said. "It was such a blessing. We're not taking anything for granted." ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:42:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001926-zito-throws-gem-vs-cards-sf-opener.html 2013-04-06T00:42:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991868-world-series-champion-giants-shut-la.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — After an erratic first inning, Matt Cain settled down and tossed six scoreless innings for the San Francisco Giants. It still wasn't enough, not on a day when Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw outdueled him on the mound and at the plate. Kershaw launched his first career home run to break a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, then finished of... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:27:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991868-world-series-champion-giants-shut-la.html 2013-04-02T01:27:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1987186-buster-posey-167m-9-year-deal-giants.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At age 26, Buster Posey can envision one day retiring with the San Francisco Giants. For now, he is their new franchise man. The Giants rewarded the NL MVP and batting champion catcher with a $167 million, nine-year contract Friday, a deal that includes a club option for 2022 that could raise the value to $186 million over a decade. ... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:24:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1987186-buster-posey-167m-9-year-deal-giants.html 2013-03-30T05:24:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1966392-unbeaten-dominicans-win-world-baseball-classic-3-0.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Samuel Deduno pleaded with Tony Pena to leave him in the game — the outing of his life, his country across his chest. Pena stuck with the demonstrative Dominican Republic right-hander — with his island nation's World Baseball Classic hopes hanging on that managerial move. Deduno made Pena change his mind, and he never changes his mind... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:37:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1966392-unbeaten-dominicans-win-world-baseball-classic-3-0.html 2013-03-20T07:37:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1927368-lincecum-scratched-start-to-blister.html SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum was scratched from a start against the Chicago Cubs because of a blister on his right middle finger. Lincecum allowed three runs and four hits in an inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday during his first spring-training start this year. Yusmeiro Petit took his place Saturday. H... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:18:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1927368-lincecum-scratched-start-to-blister.html 2013-03-02T19:18:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1921404-japan-tries-3-wbc-titles-row.html SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — They'll play in the Far East and the Far West — and in the Caribbean, too. Wherever they are, Miguel Cabrera and R.A. Dickey and dozens of All-Stars in the World Baseball Classic know the team to beat: two-time WBC winner Japan. The Japanese are hoping to defend their title in the third edition of baseball's global tournament, hav... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:05:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1921404-japan-tries-3-wbc-titles-row.html 2013-02-28T13:05:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1890476-column-baseball-smells-drug-use.html There's something different about spring training this year. It came early because of the World Baseball Classic, and Tim Lincecum came without his long locks. Much, though, remains the same. The sweet smell of freshly mowed grass still awakens the dreams and hopes of baseball fans everywhere. All teams are World Series contenders, and all players are goi... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:41:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1890476-column-baseball-smells-drug-use.html 2013-02-13T23:41:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shane Victorino bolted for Boston, Marco Scutaro stayed with San Francisco, and the Miami Marlins shed more payroll in a late-night trade. It was another busy day at baseball's winter meetings, where it's easy to tell which teams are making major changes (the Red Sox), which ones want to remain intact (the champion Giants) — and wh... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html 2012-12-05T08:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743850-giants-scutaro-agree-to-20-million-3-year-deal.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Second baseman Marco Scutaro is staying in San Francisco, right where he wanted to be. The NL championship series MVP agreed to a $20 million, three-year contract with the Giants late Tuesday. Vice president of baseball operations Bobby Evans said only a physical was left to finalize the deal. "He was a priority fr... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743850-giants-scutaro-agree-to-20-million-3-year-deal.html 2012-12-05T05:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735884-wright-mets-agree-to-138m-deal-hanson-traded.html David Wright agreed to the richest contract in Mets history, Tommy Hanson was traded to the Angels and Brian Wilson became a free agent on a busy day in baseball when dozens of players were dumped by their teams. Houston scooped up Philip Humber, hoping he's a perfect fit, and Mariano Rivera returned for another season with the Yankees. He'll be throwing ... Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735884-wright-mets-agree-to-138m-deal-hanson-traded.html 2012-12-01T05:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735982-giants-tender-contract-to-closer-wilson.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brian Wilson and his overgrown black beard might be headed out of the Bay Area. The San Francisco Giants declined to tender a one-year contract to the closer by Friday night's deadline, making him a free agent as he recovers from a second ligament-replacement surgery on his right elbow. Wilson was the 2010 major le... Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735982-giants-tender-contract-to-closer-wilson.html 2012-12-01T04:48:00Z