Giants can find talent in 'second tier'
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:00 EDT)
A look at the players who might occupy that "second tier" of free agents that prompted Giants general manager Brian Sabean's enthusiasm

Giants add four to 40-man roster
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:31:00 EDT)
The Giants purchased the contracts of right-hander Kevin Pucetas, first baseman Brett Pill and outfielders Darren Ford and Francisco Peguero and added them to the 40-man roster Friday.

Lincecum's the one; that makes two
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:31:00 EDT)
Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum repeated as the National League Cy Young Award winner on Thursday, besting St. Louis right-handers Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright.

Lincecum makes history with second Cy
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:07:00 EDT)
With his second Cy Young Award, Tim Lincecum made some baseball history on Thursday, becoming just the 15th pitcher to win the award twice, joining a list populated by Hall of Famers and greats of the game.

Giants unlikely to court Holliday, Bay
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:26:00 EDT)
On the eve of open free agency, Giants general manager Brian Sabean essentially ruled out any possibility of signing Matt Holliday or Jason Bay, regarded as the two most significant impact hitters available.

Lincecum's next goal: Get to Series
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:33:00 EDT)
At 25, Tim Lincecum is as vulnerable as any athlete to injuries, distractions or bad luck that can derail a career. But by winning the NL Cy Young Award in each of his first two full seasons, Lincecum inspires predictions about his future that sound more legitimate than hyperbolic.

Giants to show patience with free agency
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:57:00 EDT)
When Brian Sabean recently announced that he planned to exercise stealth instead of speed in pursuing free agents this offseason, the Giants general manager probably didn't have history in mind.

Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.

Hardware big part of Giants' history
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EDT)
Celebrating major award winners is nothing new for the Giants. Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Willie McCovey captured the franchise's first two Most Valuable Player awards after the club moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958.

Sandoval's regimen enters 'test' phase
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:26:00 EDT)
Pablo Sandoval's efforts to become a sleeker Panda not only shifted to a new site Monday but also entered a new dimension. He'll have to order dinner for himself.

Big Unit is last Giant to file for free agency
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:42:00 EDT)
Randy Johnson left open the possibility of returning for a 22nd Major League season by filing for free agency Monday.

Inbox: Looking at offseason strategy
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EDT)
In the latest Inbox, beat reporter Chris Haft addresses questions about the Giants' strategy this offseason, including queries about Aaron Rowand and Brian Wilson.

Meulens gets right to work for Giants
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:50:00 EDT)
By the beginning of Spring Training, Hensley Meulens will remain a first-year hitting coach. But he really won't be a new one.

Giants' Bowker claims Triple-A honor
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:45:00 EDT)
Giants outfielder John Bowker, who led the Minor Leagues with a .451 on-base percentage, was named Thursday to the Topps Triple-A All-Star team.

Lincecum must appear in court
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:19:00 EDT)
Giants ace Tim Lincecum, who has reached a plea agreement related to his Oct. 30 traffic stop, must appear in court for his Dec. 22 arraignment if he wants the judge to sign off on the agreement.

Lincecum vying for another Cy
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT)
The impressive season recorded by Tim Lincecum could be punctuated by exclamation points in the next several days.

Villalona has U.S. visa revoked
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:42:00 EDT)
Angel Villalona, a top prospect for the San Francisco Giants, has been stripped of his U.S. visa after he was charged with killing a man in his Caribbean homeland.

Departing Winn earns 'Good Guy' nod
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EDT)
Randy Winn, who garnered this year's "Good Guy" award for cooperation with the media covering the Giants, appears destined to revive the tendency -- most likely coincidental -- for recipients of the honor to be sent packing by the end of the following season, or sooner.

Wilson to attend Holiday Heroes fundraiser
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT)
Giants closer Brian Wilson is among the celebrities scheduled to attend the annual Holiday Heroes fundraiser, which benefits multiple Bay Area charities.

Giants, Lookouts earn top praise
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EDT)
The San Jose Giants and Chattanooga Lookouts were awarded two of Minor League Baseball's top honors on Tuesday for their efforts in the 2009 season.

Aurilia files for free agency
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:54:00 EDT)
Infielder Rich Aurilia became the sixth Giant to file for free agency, casting himself into the open market Tuesday.